2026
83. C.Shanmugavel., Smart Fluorescent Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications. International Conference on Innovations in Material Chemistry for Sustainability (ICIMS-2026), Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Department of Chemistry & Centre for Material Chemistry, Coimbatore, India, Feb 18-20, (2026) – Invited.
2025
82. C.Shanmugavel., Smart Fluorescent Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications. International Conference on Advanced Materials 2026 (ICAM2026), Department of Chemistry, Women’s Christian College, Chennai, India, Dec 15-16, (2025) – Invited – Plenary Lecture.
81. C.Shanmugavel., Smart Fluorescent Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications. 16th ISAJ Annual Symposium 2025, Shizuoka Institute of Science & Technology, Shizuoka, Japan, Nov 28-29, (2025) – Invited.
80. Kiran Sebastian, K., C.Shanmugavel., Kashiwazaki, G., Packirisamy, G., Pandian, G.N. Precision Transcription Theranostics for Oxidative Stress Regulation in Oral Cancer, iCeMS Retreat, Awaji, Japan, September 29, (2025).
79. Kiran Sebastian, K., C.Shanmugavel., Kashiwazaki, G., Packirisamy, G., Pandian, G.N. Precision Transcription Theranostics for Oxidative Stress Regulation in Oral Cancer, FY2024 India Young Researcher Invitation Programme, Indian Embassy, Tokyo, Japan, July 28, (2025).
78. C.Shanmugavel., Smart Fluorescent Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications, (International Invited Lecture), Department of Chemistry, Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies, Chennai, India, July 23, (2025) – Invited
77. C.Shanmugavel., Fluorescent nanomaterials for biological applications, (International Expert Talk), Centre for Biomaterials Cellular, and Molecular Theranostics, VIT University, Vellore, India, April 5, (2025) – Invited
76. C.Shanmugavel., Silicon, and Carbon quantum dots for bioimaging and DNA delivery, (International Guest Lecture), Department of Physics, School of Advanced Science, VIT University, Vellore, India, April 4, (2025) – Invited
2024
75. C.Shanmugavel., Kumar, M., Ganesh N Pandian. Carbon quantum dots for biological applications. 17th International Symposium on Nanomedicine (ISNM2024), Nagoya Institute Technology, Japan, Dec 2-4, (2024).
74. C.Shanmugavel., Quantum dots for bioimaging and drug delivery, The celebration of the 164th birthday of Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray, Father of Indian chemistry & 101st birthday of Professor Krishna Kamini rohatgi-Mukherjee, ‘‘Indian Photobiology Society Diamond Jubilee Lectureship Award’’ Lecture, Indian Photobiology Society, August 2, (2024).
73. Hima, S., C.Shanmugavel., Pandian, G.N. Precision nano-drug delivery: enhancing doxorubicin biocompatibility using liposomes, Amgen Scholars Asia Symposium, Tokyo, Japan, Aug 1-3, (2024). (Best Oral Presentation Award)
72. Hima, S., C.Shanmugavel., Pandian, G.N. Precision nano-drug delivery: enhancing doxorubicin biocompatibility using liposomes, Amgen Scholars Kyoto Symposium, Kyoto, Japan, July 29, (2024). (Best Presenter Award, 1st Price)
71. C.Shanmugavel., Pluronic modified silicon quantum dots for bioimaging and drug delivery applications, The 40th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Drug Delivery System, Tsukuba International Conference Center, Tsukuba, Japan, July 9-11, (2024).
70. C.Shanmugavel., Silicon quantum dots for drug delivery and bioimaging, iCeMS Retreat 2024, Kobe Hotel Fruit Flower, Japan, July 4-5, (2024).
69. C.Shanmugavel., Quantum dots for Biomedical Applications. International e-Conference on Advanced Materials for Sustainability (ICAMS-24), Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, India, May 8-9, (2024) – invited
68. C.Shanmugavel., Quantum dots for bioimaging and single-strand DNA delivery, One-day workshop on Chemical Biology of Nucleic Acids, IIT Bombay, India, April 27, (2024) – Invited
67. C.Shanmugavel., Quantum dots for bioimaging and therapy, India-Japan Symposium on nanotheranostics, Department of biosciences and bioengineering & Centre for Nanotechnology, IIT Roorkee, India, April 23-25, (2024) – Plenary Lecture – Invited
66. C.Shanmugavel., Quantum dots for bioimaging and drug delivery applications, (Foreign expert lecture), Centre for nanotechnology research, VIT University, Vellore, India, March 22, (2024) – Invited
65. C.Shanmugavel., Quantum dots for biological applications, #RSC Poster conference 2024, March 5-6, (2024).
64. C.Shanmugavel., Ganesh N.Pandian. Near infrared-emitting silicon quantum dots interaction with blood plasma proteins, Kyoto Winter School 2024 “Towards Holistic Understanding of Life,” Institute for Advanced Study, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan, February 28, (2024).
63. C.Shanmugavel., Silicon, and carbon quantum dots for in-vitro and in-vivo imaging. Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), Okinawa, Japan. 3rd International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials, January 19-21, (2024). Session Chair: Battery Materials, Electrochemistry, and Electrocatalysis.
2023
62. C.Shanmugavel., Quantum dots for Biomedical Applications. Department of Physics, Surana College, Bangalore, India, Global Web Forum Series on Science &Technology, December 13, (2023) – invited
61. C.Shanmugavel., Quantum dots for Biomedical Applications. Department of Molecular Engineering, Kyoto University, Japan, November 27, (2023).Molecular Nano-Biosensors and Smart Biomaterials: Lecture code: H429000.
60. C.Shanmugavel., Quantum dots for Biomedical Applications. Faculty Development Programme (FDP), Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India, November 20, (2023) – Invited
59. C.Shanmugavel., Quantum dots for Biomedical Applications. Department of Molecular Engineering, Kyoto University, Japan, November 20, (2023). Molecular Nano-Biosensors and Smart Biomaterials: Lecture code: H429000.
58. C.Shanmugavel., (Advisory committee members) International Conference on Trends in Biological Sciences: Impetus on Human Health, SRM Arts and Science College, Chennai, India, October 12-13, (2023).
57. C.Shanmugavel., Abu, N., Kumar, M., Ganesh N Pandian. Biomass-derived carbon quantum dots as bioimaging agents. International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering (Materials Oceania 2023), Nagoya University, Japan, September 26-29, (2023). Session Chair: Biomaterials, Bioengineering, and Bio-related Applications.
56. Atishay, J, Abe, K., C.Shanmugavel., Pandian, G.N. Human interleukin-6 interaction with silica smart flare, Amgen Scholars Asia Symposium, Singapore, August 3-5, (2023). (selected top 15 posters).
55. Atishay, J, Abe, K., C.Shanmugavel., Pandian, G.N. Human interleukin-6 interaction with silica smart flare, Amgen Scholars Kyoto Symposium, Kyoto, Japan, July 31, (2023).
54. Abu, N., C.Shanmugavel., R.H.Shueb., J.Abdullah. Biomass waste-based quantum dots from palm kernel shell and oyster shell for bioimaging application. 7th International Symposium on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (iSAMN2023), Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia, September 12-13, (2023).
53. C.Shanmugavel., Kumar, M., Abu, N., Ganesh N Pandian. Silicon, Carbon dots for in-vitro and in-vivo imaging. Biomaterials International 2023, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan, July 30-August 3 (2023).
2022
52. C.Shanmugavel., Lee,K.B., Sugiyama,H., Ganesh N Pandian. Multi-functional Transcription Therapeutics for a Mitochondrial Genetic Disorder. iCeMS Retreat 2022, Kyoto University, September 14 (2022).
2021
51. C.Shanmugavel., Silica / Silicon nanoparticles for biomedical applications. Department of Physics, Meenakshi college of engineering, Chennai-78, India, January 09 (2021). – Invited
2020
50. Ozbilgin,I.N.G, Ghosh.B, C.Shanmugavel., Yamada H, Shirahata.N. Size Dependent Photothermal Effect in Silicon Quantum Dots. MANA International Symposium 2020, Tsukuba, Japan, March 1-3 (2020).
49. C.Shanmugavel., Near infrared-emitting silicon quantum dot micelles interaction with blood plasma proteins. SPIE Photonics West – BIOS, San Francisco, USA, February 1-6 (2020).
2019
48. V. Karthick, V. Ganesh Kumar, C.Shanmugavel., C.M.Vineeth, C. Akhila, T. Stalin Dhas, M.Ravi. Shape Controlled Synthesis of Hydroxyapatite Using Tridax Procumbens Linn. for Biomedical Applications. ICNAN 2019, VIT University, Vellore, India, November 28-December 1 (2019).
47. C.Shanmugavel., Quantum dots for biomedical applications. ICNAN 2019, VIT University, Vellore, India, November 28- December 1 (2019).- Invited
46. C.Shanmugavel., Quantum dots for biomedical applications. Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS), Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan, November 21 (2019).- Invited
45. Özbilgin, I.N.G., C.Shanmugavel., Shirahata, N. Investigation of Photothermal Effect in Silicon Quantum Dots for Bioapplications. 13th Pacific Rim Conference, Okinawa, Japan Oct 27- Nov 01 (2019).
44. C.Shanmugavel., Quantum dots for biomedical applications. (Foreign expert lecture) Centre for Nanotechnology Research, VIT University, Vellore, India, October 14 (2019). – Invited
43. C.Shanmugavel., Hanagata, N and Shirahata, N. Secondary structure and dynamics of Si-QDs micelle bound Hemoglobin and Thrombin. ICYS Workshop, Urabandai, Japan, July 4-5 (2019).
42. C.Shanmugavel., and Shirahata, N. Proteins Corona on NIR-Emitting Silicon Quantum Dot Micelles. MANA International Symposium 2019, Tsukuba, Japan, March 4-6 (2019).
2018
41. C.Shanmugavel., N.Hanagata. Biomedical applications of water-soluble quantum dots. 12th International Symposium on Nanomedicine (ISNM 2018), Yamaguchi University, Japan, December 6-8 (2018).- Invited
40. C.Shanmugavel., Semiconductor quantum dot for biomedical applications. SIRIM-WAITRO International Conference (SWIC) 2018, Penang, Malaysia, November 21 – 22 (2018).- Invited
39. C.Shanmugavel., Silicon quantum dot micelles interaction with blood plasma proteins. International Conference on Emerging Advanced Nanomaterials (ICEAN), Newcastle, Australia, October 30 – November 2 (2018).- Invited
38. C.Shanmugavel., Molecular Interaction Between Blood Plasma Proteins and Water-Soluble Silicon Quantum Dot Micelles. NIMS Week, Tokyo, Japan, October 15-17 (2018).
37. C.Shanmugavel., Hanagata, N and Shirahata, N. Near infrared fluorescent and water borne silicon quantum dot micelles interaction with human blood plasma proteins. ICYS Workshop, Tochiki, Japan, July 4-5 (2018).
36. C.Shanmugavel., Biocompatible quantum dots micelles for cancer cell imaging. XVIII International Symposium on Luminescence Spectrometry: Fundamentals and Applications (ISLS) Brest, France, June 19-22 (2018).
35. C.Shanmugavel., Hanagata, N. Phospholipid micelle encapsulated Quantum dots for in vitro bio-imaging. MANA International Symposium 2018, Tsukuba, Japan, March 5-7 (2018).
34. C.Shanmugavel., Quantum Dots for Biological Applications. Sri Sarada Mahavidyalayam Arts and Science College for Women. Ulundurpet, India, 5th January (2018).- Invited
2017
33. C.Shanmugavel., Hanagata, N. Quantum Dot Micelles for Cancer Cell Imaging. IUMRS-ICAM 2017: The 15th International Conference on Advanced Materials, Kyoto, Japan, Aug 27-Sep1 (2017).
2016
32. C.Shanmugavel., Hanagata, N. Superparamagnetic CdSe/ZnS Quantum Dot Micelles for Cancer Cell Imaging. 10th Anniversary International Symposium on Nanomedicine (ISNM 2016), AIST, Tsukuba, Japan, 24-26 November (2016).- Invited
31. C.Shanmugavel., Hanagata, N. Magnetic CdSe/ZnS Quantum Dot Micelles for In Vitro Cancer Cell Imaging. Advanced Materials Conference, Langkawi, Malaysia, 28-29 November (2016).- Invited
30. C.Shanmugavel., Hanagata, N. Binding characteristics of phospholipid coated magnetic CdSe/ZnS quantum dot micelle with human serum albumin. BIT’s 6th Annual World Congress of Nano Science & Technology – 2016, Singapore, 26-28 October (2016)
29. C.Shanmugavel., Hanagata, N. Functionalized Near-Infrared Quantum Dots for Biological Applications. 8th International Conference and Exhibition on Pharmaceutics & Novel Drug Delivery System, Madrid, Spain, 07-09 March (2016) – Keynote
28. C.Shanmugavel., Functionalized Quantum Dots for Biological Applications. Advanced Materials Research Center (AMREC), Kulim, Malaysia, 20-27 August (2016).- Invited
2015
27. C.Shanmugavel., Hanagata, N. Micelle Encapsulated Magnetic Core / Shell Quantum Dots for Biological Applications. 9th International Symposium of Nanomedicine (ISNM 2015). Mie University, Mie, Japan, 10-12 December (2015)
26. Manoharan A., C.Shanmugavel., Jayavel R., Hanagata, N. The Electrophoretic study to detect the DNA hybridization using monolayer graphene-based field-effect transistor. 9th International Symposium of Nanomedicine. Mie University, Mie, 10-12 December (2015)
25. C.Shanmugavel., and Hanagata, N. CpG ODN Delivery using Silicon Quantum Dots. The 5th Asian Biomaterials Congress (ABMC5), Taipei, Taiwan, 6-9 May, (2015)
24. C.Shanmugavel., and Hanagata, N. Nucleic Acid Drug Delivery using Silicon Quantum Dots. Sweden – Japan Seminar on Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Linkoping University, Sweden, 10-11 March, (2015). e-Session
2014
23. C.Shanmugavel., Delivery of anticancer drugs and Behavior analysis of the drugs by Using optical character of the Carriers. Department of Medical Physics, Anna University, Chennai, India, August 11, (2014). Ph.D. Viva
2013
22. C.Shanmugavel. 18th State Annual Conference Association of Medical Physicists of India. Department of Medical Physics, Anna University, Chennai, India, 18-19 Oct (2013).
21. C.Shanmugavel. Symposium on Oesophageal Tumors, Paterson Cancer Center, Chennai, India, 29 Nov (2013).
20. Ganesan, S., C.Shanmugavel., and Hanagata, N. Luminescent silicon quantum dots for bio-applications. Indo-Italian workshop on molecular nanophotonics, Anna University, Chennai, India, 24-26 July (2013).
19. C.Shanmugavel. One day workshop on Data Analysis using SPSS. Ramanujam Computing Centre, Anna University, Chennai, India, 29 May (2013).
18. C.Shanmugavel. National Seminar on Structural Bioinformatics, Structure Based Drug Design and Hands on Session on Crystal Structure Determination of Small Molecules, CAS in Crystallography and Biophysics, University of Madras, Chennai, India, 15-17 Feb (2013).
17.C.Shanmugavel. Second International Workshop on Advanced Functional Nanomaterials. Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Anna University, Chennai, India, 28-30 Jan (2013).
2012
16. C.Shanmugavel., Ganesan,S and Hanagata,N. Preparation and characterization of silicon quantum dots for delivery of nucleic acid drugs. 4th international conference on advanced nanomaterials, IIT Madras, Chennai, India, 17-19 Oct (2012).
15. C.Shanmugavel., Ganesan, S and Hanagata, N. Water soluble silicon quantum dots for delivery of nucleic acid drugs. 3rd India-Japan Symposium on frontiers in science &technology: Successes and emerging challenges, Indian embassy auditorium, Tokyo, Japan, 20-21 Sep (2012).
14. C.Shanmugavel., Hanagata, N. Synthesis and characterization of positively charged silicon quantum dots for delivery of nucleic acid drugs. The 6th Annual meeting of Nano-biomedical society, AIST, Tsukuba, Japan, 9-10 July (2012). – Invited
13. C.Shanmugavel., Hanagata, N. Effect of interaction mode of CpG oligodeoxynucleotides with TLR9 on bifurcated cytokine induction. The 6th Annual meeting of Nano-biomedical society, AIST, Tsukuba, Japan, 9-10 July (2012). – Invited
2011
12. C.Shanmugavel., Krishnan, V., Ariga, K., Hanagata, N.Water soluble silicon quantum dots as fluorescent probe for bio-applications. The symposium on Micro/Nano Aspects of Biomaterials, Kyoto Terrsa, Kyoto, Japan, 19 July (2011).
2010
11. C.Shanmugavel. Crystal Growth Science and Technology Seminar (Tamil). Department of Physics, Anna University, Chennai, India, 18-19 October (2010).
10. C.Shanmugavel. Symposium on Recent Trends in Bioinformatics and Molecular Modeling. CAS in Crystallography and Biophysics, University of Madras, Chennai, India, 30 July-1 Aug (2010).
9. C.Shanmugavel. Seminar on Recent Trends in Medical Physics. Department of Physics, Anna University, Chennai, India, 25-26 Mar (2010).
8. C.Shanmugavel. Awareness Campaign on “Stem Cell”. Science City, Govt of Tamilnadu, Chennai, India, 9-12 Mar (2010).
7. Mangaiyarkarasi R, C.Shanmugavel., ManiRagulan K, Ganesan S, Aruna P, “ Drug delivery using nanoparticle in the treatment of breast cancer”, International conference on nanoscience and nanotechnology (ICONN-2010), SRM University, Chennai, India, 24-26 Feb (2010).
6. C.Shanmugavel. 4th International Symposium on Recent Trends in Macromolecular Structure and Function. CLRI, Chennai, India, 21-23 Jan (2010).
5. S. Sivabalan, C.Shanmugavel., Ponranjini Vedeswari, S. Jayachandran, D. Koteeswaran, C. Pravda, P. Aruna, S. Ganesan, “In-vivo characterization of oral submucous fibrosis by native fluorescence spectroscopy”, National laser Symposium, BARC, Mumbai, India, 13-16Jan (2010).
2009
4. C.Shanmugavel. International Workshop on Nanoscience and Technology. Department of Physics, Anna University, Chennai, India, 23-27 Feb (2009).
2008
3. C.Shanmugavel. Workshop on Recent advances in advanced laser scanning confocal microscopy. Department of Biotechnology, IIT Madras, Chennai, India, 22-24 Sep (2008).
2007
2. C.Shanmugavel. 36th National Seminar on Crystallography, Department of Crystallography and Biophysics, University of Madras, Chennai, India, 22-24 Jan (2007).
2006
1. C.Shanmugavel. One Day Seminar on Recent Advances in Computer Aided Drug Discovery. Department of Crystallography and Biophysics, University of Madras, Chennai, India, 19 July (2006).