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Dr Vijayalakshmi Velusamy is a Senior Lecturer in Electronic Engineering with 15 years of experience in the academia. She joined Manchester Met in June 2014 as a Lecturer in the Division of Electrical & Electronic Engineering. She holds a PhD (2012) in DNA Biosensor Development from University of Limerick, Ireland, MSc Engineering degree (2007) in Micro and Nanotechnology from University of Ulster, UK and a Bachelor’s degree (2002) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Bharathiar University, India. Her group specialises in research into sustainable water resource management; implementation of the IOT in biotechnological applications; integrated portable device development; modified electrodes using nano biomaterials for environmental and healthcare sensing; and development of wearable devices for sports and healthcare applications.
She currently holds a visiting Associate Professor position with the Department of Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology, College of Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan.
I am passionate about teaching and learning influenced by research. Active engagement in research has enabled me to keep abreast of current developments in my field, and to reflect these in my teaching.
The goal of research is to advance knowledge while that of teaching is to develop and enhance the abilities. My aim is to bridge the gap between the two by integrating research into teaching.
Dr Velusamy runs an active, multidisciplinary and multicultural research team. Her research vision is to be recognised nationally and internationally for excellence in Smart Sensing Research that focuses on sustainable environment, healthcare, improves quality of life and socio-economic empowerment.
Dr Velusamy's collaborators include Microbiologists, environmental scientists, Chemists, Computer Scientists and textile technology experts.
International: Vilnius University (Lithuania), Institutul National De Cercetare Dezvoltare Pentru Masini Si Instalatii Destinate agriculturii si industriei alimentare (Romania), Alma Mater Studiorum - Universita Di Bologna (Italy), Universidad Miguel Hernandez De Elche (Spain) and Lapin Yliopisto (Finland), University of Maringa (Brazil), Rowan University (USA), National Taipei University of Technology (Taiwan), Birla Institute of Technology & Science (India), Madurai Kamaraj University (India), Sultan Qaboos University (Oman), Mansoura University (Egypt), Universiti Sains Malaysia (Malaysia), University of Namibia (Namibia), University of Lagos (Nigeria), National University of Science and Technology (Zimbabwe), Mekere University (Uganda).
S. Palanisamy, V. Velusamy, S. Ramaraj, S-W. Chen, TCK. Yang, et al. S. Balu, CE. Banks. (2019). Facile synthesis of cellulose microfibers supported palladium nanospindles on graphene oxide for selective detection of dopamine in pharmaceutical and biological samples. Materials Science and Engineering: C. 98, pp.256-265.
S. Balu, S. Palanisamy, V. Velusamy, TCK. Yang (2019). Sonochemical synthesis of gum guar biopolymer stabilized copper oxide on exfoliated graphite: Application for enhanced electrochemical detection of H2O2 in milk and pharmaceutical samples. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry.
S. Palanisamy, V. Velusamy, SW. Chen, TCK. Yang, S. Balu, et al. CE. Banks. (2019). Enhanced reversible redox activity of hemin on cellulose microfiber integrated reduced graphene oxide for H2O2 biosensor applications. Carbohydrate Polymers. 204, pp.152-160.
V. Velusamy, S. Palanisamy, S-W. Chen, S. Balu, T. CK-Yang, et al. C. Banks. (2019). Novel electrochemical synthesis of cellulose microfiber entrapped reduced graphene oxide: A sensitive electrochemical assay for detection of fenitrothion organophosphorus pesticide. Talanta. 192, pp.471-477.
V. Velusamy, S. Palanisamy, T. Kokulnathan, SW. Chen, TCK. Yang, et al. CE. Banks, SK. Pramanik. (2018). Novel electrochemical synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles decorated graphene-β-cyclodextrin composite for trace-level detection of antibiotic drug metronidazole. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 530, pp.37-45.
M. Gochoo, T. Tan, V. Velusamy, S. Liu, D. Bayanduuren, et al. S. Huang. (2018). Device-Free Non-Privacy Invasive Classification of Elderly Travel Patterns in A Smart House Using PIR Sensors and DCNN. IEEE Sensors Journal. 18(1), pp.390-400.
S. Balu, S. Velmurugan, S. Palanisamy, S-W. Chen, V. Velusamy, et al. TCK. Yang, E-SI. El-Shafey. Synthesis of α-Fe2O3 decorated g-C3N4/ZnO ternary Z-scheme photocatalyst for degradation of tartrazine dye in aqueous media. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers.
V. Velusamy, S. Palanisamy, SM. Chen, TW. Chen, S. Selvam, et al. SK. Ramaraj, BS. Lou. (2017). Graphene dispersed cellulose microfibers composite for efficient immobilization of hemoglobin and selective biosensor for detection of hydrogen peroxide. Sensors and Actuators, B: Chemical. 252, pp.175-182.
S. Palanisamy, K. Thangavelu, S-M. Chen, V. Velusamy, M. Chang, et al. T-W. Chen, FMA. Al-Hemaid, AM. Ali, SK. Ramaraj. (2017). Synthesis and characterization of polypyrrole decorated graphene/β-cyclodextrin composite for low level electrochemical detection of mercury (II) in water. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical. 243, pp.888-894.
S. Palanisamy, K. Thangavelu, SM. Chen, P. Gnanaprakasam, V. Velusamy, et al. XH. Liu. (2016). Preparation of chitosan grafted graphite composite for sensitive detection of dopamine in biological samples. Carbohydrate Polymers. 151, pp.401-407.
V. Velusamy, K. Arshak, O. Korostynska, K. Oliwa, C. Adley (2010). An overview of foodborne pathogen detection: in the perspective of biosensors. Biotechnol Adv. 28(2), pp.232-254.
S. Kamal, S. Balu, S. Palanisamy, U. Kasimayan, V. Velusamy, et al. TCK. Yang. (2019). Synthesis of boron doped C3N4/NiFe2O4 nanocomposite: An enhanced visible light photocatalyst for the degradation of methylene blue. Results in Physics. 12, pp.1238-1244.
R. Sakthivel, S. Palanisamy, SM. Chen, S. Ramaraj, V. Velusamy, et al. P. Yi-Fan, JM. Hall, SK. Ramaraj. (2017). A robust nitrobenzene electrochemical sensor based on chitin hydrogel entrapped graphite composite. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers. 80, pp.663-668.
S. Palanisamy, P. Yi-Fan, SM. Chen, V. Velusamy, JM. Hall (2017). Facile preparation of a cellulose microfibers–exfoliated graphite composite: a robust sensor for determining dopamine in biological samples. Cellulose. 24(10), pp.4291-4302.
TW. Chen, S. Palanisamy, SM. Chen, V. Velusamy, YH. Liu, et al. TW. Tseng, MC. Yu, SY. Lee, WH. Chang, X. Liu. (2017). Sensitive and low-potential electrochemical detection of hydroquinone using a nanodiamond modified glassy carbon electrode. International Journal of Electrochemical Science. 12(9), pp.8021-8032.
T-W. Chen, S. Palanisamy, S-M. Chen, V. Velusamy, H. kalyani Ramasubbu, et al. S. kannan Ramaraj. (2017). A novel non-enzymatic glucose sensor based on melamine supported CuO nanoflakes modified electrode. Advanced Materials Letters. 8(8), pp.852-856.
S. Palanisamy, SK. Ramaraj, S-M. Chen, V. Velusamy, T-W. Chiu, et al. CK. Yang, T-W. Chen, S. Selvam. (2017). One pot electrochemical synthesis of poly(melamine) entrapped gold nanoparticles composite for sensitive and low level detection of catechol. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 496, pp.364-370.
S. Palanisamy, T. Kokulnathan, SM. Chen, V. Velusamy, SK. Ramaraj (2017). Voltammetric determination of Sudan I in food samples based on platinum nanoparticles decorated on graphene-β-cyclodextrin modified electrode. Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry. 794, pp.64-70.
S. Ramaraj, R. Sakthivel, SM. Chen, S. Palanisamy, V. Velusamy, et al. TW. Chen, SK. Ramaraj, K. Pandian. (2017). A novel and disposable amperometric hydrazine sensor based on polydimethyldiallylamine stabilized copper(II)hexacyanoferrate nanocubes modified screen-printed carbon electrode. International Journal of Electrochemical Science. 12(6), pp.5567-5580.
TW. Chen, S. Palanisamy, SM. Chen, V. Velusamy, SK. Ramaraj (2017). A novel amperometric gallic acid sensor based on polymelamine entrapped graphene composite. International Journal of Electrochemical Science. 12(5), pp.4107-4119.
S. Palanisamy, SK. Ramaraj, S-M. Chen, V. Velusamy, TCK. Yang, et al. T-W. Chen. (2017). Voltammetric determination of catechol based on a glassy carbon electrode modified with a composite consisting of graphene oxide and polymelamine. Microchimica Acta. 184(4), pp.1051-1057.
B. Amanulla, S. Palanisamy, SM. Chen, V. Velusamy, TW. Chiu, et al. TW. Chen, SK. Ramaraj. (2017). A non-enzymatic amperometric hydrogen peroxide sensor based on iron nanoparticles decorated reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 487, pp.370-377.
S. Palanisamy, K. Thangavelu, SM. Chen, V. Velusamy, TW. Chen, et al. RS. Kannan. (2017). Preparation and characterization of a novel hybrid hydrogel composite of chitin stabilized graphite: Application for selective and simultaneous electrochemical detection of dihydroxybenzene isomers in water. Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry. 785, pp.40-47.
K. Thangavelu, S. Palanisamy, S-M. Chen, V. Velusamy, T-W. Chen, et al. SK. Ramaraj. (2016). Electrochemical Determination of Caffeic Acid in Wine Samples Using Reduced Graphene Oxide/Polydopamine Composite. Journal of The Electrochemical Society. 163(14), pp.B726-B731.
V. Velusamy, K. Arshak, O. Korostynska, A. Al-Shamma'a (2013). A Novel Handheld Electrochemical Analyzer System Interfaced to a Smartphone. Key Engineering Materials. 543, pp.47-50.
V. Velusamy, K. Arshak, O. Korostynska, C. Adley (2012). Study of IDE as a Sensor Head for Interfacing with Handheld Electrochemical Analyzer System. Elektrotechnika i Elektronika. 53(01), pp.11-13.
V. Velusamy, K. Arshak, CF. Yang, L. Yu, O. Korostynska, et al. C. Adley. (2011). Comparison between DNA Immobilization Techniques on a Redox Polymer Matrix. American Journal of Analytical Chemistry. 02(03), pp.392-400.
K. Arshak, V. Velusamy, O. Korostynska, K. Oliwa-Stasiak, C. Adley (2009). Conducting Polymers and Their Applications to Biosensors: Emphasizing on Foodborne Pathogen Detection. IEEE Sensors Journal. 9(12), pp.1942-1951.
O. Korostynska, K. Arshak, V. Velusamy, A. Arshak, A. Vaseashta (2012). Recent Advances in Point-of-Access Water Quality Monitoring. A. Vaseashta, E. Braman, P. Susmann. In: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series A: Chemistry and Biology. Springer Netherlands, pp.261-268.
V. Velusamy, K. Arshak, O. Korostynka, A. Vaseashta, C. Adley (2012). Real Time Detection of Foodborne Pathogens Applications in Food Quality Monitoring and Biosecurity. A. Vaseashta, E. Braman, P. Susmann. SPRINGER, pp.149-158.
R. Linda, PD. Venkatraman, P. Apeagyei, V. Velusamy (2018). Investigation of natural levels of copper in fungi as protection in wearable textiles for electrically sensitive individuals. In: www.textileandplace.co.uk. Manchester, UK, 12/4/2018.
V. Velusamy (2017). Carbon Based Nanomaterials for Real Time Applications - Environmental and Healthcare Monitoring. Kolkata, India, 13/12/2017.
JM. Hall, V. Velusamy, S. Palanisamy, S-M. Chen (2017). Preparation of graphene/cellulose microfibers composite for biosensing applications. Kolkatta, India, 13/12/2017.
M. Gochoo, S-H. Liu, D. Bayanduuren, T-H. Tan, V. Velusamy, et al. T-Y. Liu. (2017). Deep convolutional neural network classifier for travel patterns using binary sensors. In: Proceedings of the IEEE 8th International Conference on Awareness Science and Technology (iCAST). Taichung, Taiwan, 8/11/2017. pp.132-137.
V. Velusamy, JM. Hall, S. Palanisamy, S-M. Chen (2017). Cellulose microfibers exfoliated graphite composite as a matrix for biomolecule detection. Manchester, UK, 31/8/2017.
PD. Venkatraman, V. Velusamy, R. Kharel, S. Collins (2016). Smart wearable biosensor for non-invasive real time detection of sweat lactate using compression garments. Poznan, Poland, 26/4/2016.
MJA. Fernando, V. Velusamy (2015). Empowering Engineering students Through Global Learning Experience. Cyprus, 16/3/2015.
A. Maher, V. Velusamy, D. Riordan, J. Walsh (2014). Modelling of Temperature Coefficient of Resistance of a Thin Film RTD Towards Exhaust Gas Measurement Applications. In: Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Sensing Technology. pp.19-22.
V. Velusamy, K. Arshak, O. Korostynska, C. Adley (2011). Study of IDE as a Sensor Head for Interfacing with Handheld Electrochemical Analyzer System. In: International Microelectronics and Packaging Society Poland Chapter, 2011. Gdansk, Poland, 21/9/2011. pp.11-16.
O. Korostynska, K. Arshak, V. Velusamy, AK. Vaseashta, C. Adley (2010). Recent advances in point-of-access water quality monitoring. Chisinau, Moldova,, 7/6/2010.
V. Velusamy, K. Arshak, O. Korostynska, AK. Vaseashta, C. Adley (2010). Real time detection of pathogens for food quality monitoring & biosecurity. Chisinau, Moldova, 7/6/2010.
V. Velusamy, K. Arshak, AK. Vaseashta, O. Korostynska, C. Adley (2010). Label-free DNA recognition using a novel cost-effective handheld electrochemical sensor system. Glasgow, Scotland, 26/5/2010.
V. Velusamy, K. Arshak, C. Yang, L. Yu, O. Korostynska, et al. K. Oliwa- Stasiak, C. Adley. (2010). Label-free detection of Bacillus cereus DNA hybridization using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy for food quality monitoring application. In: 2010 IEEE Sensors Applications Symposium (SAS). 23/2/2010. pp.135-138.
V. Velusamy, K. Arshak, O. Korostynska, K. Oliwa-Stasiak, C. Adley (2009). Development of handheld DNA Sensor for foodborne pathogen detection: Fundamental factors & Challenges. Warsaw, Poland, 14/9/2009.
V. Velusamy, A. Khalil, O. Korostynska, K. Oliwa-Stasiak, C. Adley (2009). Polypyrrole based DNA Biosensor using interdigitated microelectrodes to detect foodborne pathogens. Strasbourg, France, 8/6/2009.
V. Velusamy, K. Arshak, O. Korostynska, K. Oliwa, C. Adley (2009). Conducting polymer based DNA biosensor for the detection of the Bacillus cereus group species. In: Sensing for Agriculture and Food Quality and Safety.
K. Oliwa-Stasiak, V. Velusamy, A. Piterina, K. Arshak, C. Adley (2009). Devising a real time DNA-biosensor to detect and monitor the Bacillus cereus group species. Cork, Ireland, 23/4/2009.
V. Velusamy, K. Arshak, O. Korostynska, K. Oliwa-Stasiak, C. Adley (2009). Bacterial detection- towards the development of a DNA biosensor. Seoul, South Korea, 5/4/2009.
C. Adley, K. Arshak, C. Molnar, K. Oliwa, V. Velusamy, et al. . IEEE. (2009). Design of specific DNA primers to detect the Bacillus cereus group species. In: SAS 2009 - IEEE SENSORS APPLICATIONS SYMPOSIUM, PROCEEDINGS. New Orleans, LA, 17/2/2009. pp.206-209.
V. Velusamy, K. Arshak, O. Korostynska, K. Oliwa, C. Adley (2009). Design of a real time biorecognition system to detect foodborne pathogens-DNA biosensor. In: 2009 IEEE Sensors Applications Symposium. New Orleans, LA, 17/2/2009. pp.38-42.
C. Adley, K. Arshak, C. Molnar, K. Oliwa, V. Velusamy (2009). Design of specific DNA primers to detect the Bacillus cereus group species. In: 2009 IEEE Sensors Applications Symposium. 17/2/2009. pp.236-239.
“Carbon Based Nanomaterials for Real Time Applications - Environmental and Healthcare Monitoring”, Newton-Bhabha Researcher Links Workshop, India (December 2017).
“Sustainable Sensors and green treatment technologies for advanced groundwater management”, Workshop on Advanced Sensing and Treatment Technologies for Water Salinity of brackish groundwater, Muscat, Oman (April 2019).
“Soil Fertility Monitoring for Sustainable and Informed Farming”, Workshop on “Next Generation Precision Agriculture Technologies for Sustainable Farming in Africa”, Nairobi, Kenya (March 2019).
“Introduction to Biosensors”, Department of Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology, National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan (August 2016).
British Council Newton Fund: Newton-Bhabha Workshop, "Functional NanoMaterials: From Spectroscopy to Bioimaging", India, (December 2017).
British Council Newton Fund: Researcher Links Workshop, "Water, Sanitation and Energy Nexus Research Initiative", Brazil, (September 2016).
Chair & Co-Organiser: Workshop on “Advanced Sensing and Treatment Technologies for Water Salinity of brackish groundwater”, Muscat, Oman (April 2019).
Chair & Co-Organiser: Workshop on “Next Generation Precision Agriculture Technologies for Sustainable Farming in Africa”, Nairobi, Kenya (March 2019).
Technical Programme Committee(s): The 8th International Conference on Awareness Science and Technology, Taiwan (November 2017); International Conference on Advanced Water Technologies and Energy Management, WEM 2018, United Kingdom (2018).
(PI ) "Low-cost pregnancy disorder diagnostic device for Sub-Saharan Africa - Pre-eclampsia Detector" - Royal Academy of Engineering- Frontiers of Engineering for Development Award (2018-19) International Partners: Uganda, Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe.
(Co-I) "Development of Low-cost Remote Health Diagnostic/Monitoring Systems for Low-income Countries" - Royal Academy of Engineering- Frontiers of Engineering for Development Award (2018-19) International Partners: Uganda.
(PI) "The development and implementation of sensors and sustainable treatment technologies for advanced groundwater management in the Al-Batinah region of Sultanate of Oman" - British Council- GSIKE Joint Academic Development Centres - UK/Gulf (2018-2019) International Partners: Oman.
(PI) "Sustainable Soil Fertility Monitoring for Informed Farming in Africa (SoilSens)" - Royal Academy of Engineering- Frontiers of Engineering for Development Award (2018-2019) International Partners: Kenya, Zambia.
(Co-I) "Solar-Powered Wearable Wireless Sensors for Monitoring Gestational Diabetes Mellitus" -Royal Academy of Engineering- Frontiers of Engineering for Development Award (2018-2019) International Partners: Malaysia, Namibia.
(Applicant ) "Design of a real-time biorecognition system to detect foodborne pathogens - DNA Biosensor" - FP7- Science Foundation Ireland -Short Term Travel Fellowship Award (2008) International Co-I’s: USA.
(PI) "Cost-effective Bio/chemical sensors with wireless sensor network for environmental and healthcare monitoring applications" - Engineering and Materials Research Centre (£4040) 2017.
(Co-I) "Smart wearable biosensor for non-invasive real-time detection of sweat lactate using compression garments" - Manchester Fashion Institute - Research Cluster Funding (£1500) 2017.
(PI) "Devising a Nano-Biosensor Platform to Detect and Monitor Food and Waterborne Pathogens in Real-time" - Science & Engineering Faculty funded Ph.D. Studentship (circa £60,000) 2016-2018.
(Co-I) "Smart wearable biosensor for non-invasive real-time detection of sweat lactate using compression garments" - Apparel Research Group - Research Cluster Funding (£1000) 2015.
(PI) "Interfacing of portable biosensing device with the smartphone" - Engineering and Materials Research Centre (£1000) 2015.
(PI) "Cost-effective real-time sensors for the detection of cancer biomarkers - Clinical and point-of-care diagnosis" - Staff Incentivisation Award (£4900) 2014.
Academic supervisor; Academic advisory and local management committee member for two KTP projects with Aquacheck Ltd.
Travel Award for Best paper ($1000.00), Sensors and Applications Symposium 2009, New Orleans, USA.

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