Assistant Professor at SIMATS, India
Deepan Kumar S.P is a Research Associate at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, with a Ph.D. in Biochemistry. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of fat taste perception and cell signaling in taste bud cells, with an emphasis on the role of receptors like CD36 and GPR120 in fat taste signaling and their connection to obesity. He has published extensively in high-impact journals, with a cumulative impact factor of 143.72, and holds two patents related to fat taste modulation. Deepan has received multiple fellowships, including ICMR and UGC support, and has been recognized for his research contributions through awards and presentations at national and international conferences. His work is pivotal in advancing understanding of nutritional biochemistry and its implications for public health.
๐ Education Details
- Ph.D. in Biochemistry (2023) – Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
- Thesis: “CD36 and GPR120 mediated orogustatory perception of dietary lipids and physiological implications under high-fat diet regimen and physical activity.”
- M.Sc. in Biochemistry (2016) – PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore
- Graduated with 78% (First Class).
- B.Sc. in Biochemistry (2014) – PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore
- Graduated with 81% (First Class).
๐ฉโ๐ฌ Professional Experience
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Research Associate
- Department of Research Analytics, Bharathiar University (Present)
- Senior Research Fellow (ICMR funded) at Bharathiar University (2019-2022)
- Junior Research Fellow (UGC funded) at Bharathiar University (2016-2018)
- Project Assistant at Madurai Kamaraj University (2015-2016)
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Assistant Professor
- SIMATS (Current Position)
๐ฑ Research Interests
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Oro-Gustatory Perception of Dietary Fats:
Deepan Kumarโs research is focused on understanding how the human taste system perceives dietary fats and how various receptors like CD36 and GPR120 contribute to fat taste signaling, particularly under conditions of high-fat diets and physical activity.
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Genetic Variations and Obesity:
His work also involves exploring genetic variations in fat taste receptors and their relationship to obesity, specifically the interplay between sweet and fat taste perception.
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Cell Signaling in Taste Buds:
He has studied the factors regulating fat taste signal transduction, particularly focusing on calcium signaling in human taste bud cells mediated by receptors like CD36 and GPR120.
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Molecular Nutrition:
Deepan Kumarโs research includes the molecular mechanisms of lipid sensing in relation to diet and metabolism, contributing to the understanding of nutritional biochemistry and its health implications.
๐ Awards and Honors
- Best Poster Award for the presentation titled โSrc-activation is related with facial cutaneous mucosal venous malformationsโ at the International Conference on Environment, Gene, Health & Diseases (EGHD 2017).
- Recognition for his contribution to research on fat taste signaling and obesity-related studies published in high-impact journals.
- Participation and poster presentations in several prestigious conferences, including those hosted by Bharathiar University and Alagappa University.
๐ Conclusion
Deepan Kumar S.P is a highly accomplished researcher with significant contributions to the field of fat taste perception and obesity. His work on cell signaling and fat taste receptors has practical implications for improving community health, particularly in the context of nutrition and obesity management. With numerous high-impact publications, patents, and awards, Deepan’s research directly benefits public health and demonstrates his strong potential for making a lasting community impact.
Publications ๐
๐ Progress in Lipid Research (Impact Factor: 14.673)
๐ Shanmugamprema, D., Muthuswamy, K., Subramanian, G., Ponnusamy, V., Krishnan, V., & Subramaniam, S. (2020). Fat taste signal transduction and its possible negative modulator components.
๐ Journal Index: 0163-7827
๐ฝ๏ธ Obesity Reviews (Impact Factor: 10.867)
๐ Ponnusamy, V., Subramanian, G., Muthuswamy, K., Shanmugamprema, D., Krishnan, V., Velusamy, T., & Subramaniam, S. (2022). Genetic variation in sweet taste receptors and a mechanistic perspective on sweet and fat taste sensation in the context of obesity.
๐ Journal Index: 1467789X
๐ Nutrition Research Reviews (Impact Factor: 8.146)
๐ Deepankumar, S., Karthi, M., Vasanth, K., & Selvakumar, S. (2019). Insights on modulators in perception of taste modalities: a review.
๐ Journal Index: 0954-4224
๐ฅ Clinical Nutrition (Impact Factor: 7.643)
๐ Karthi, M., Deepankumar, S., Vinithra, P., Gowtham, S., Vasanth, K., Raj, P. P., … & Selvakumar, S. (2021). Single nucleotide polymorphism in CD36: Correlation to peptide YY levels in obese and non-obese adults.
๐ Journal Index: 02615614
๐ช Acta Physiologica (Impact Factor: 7.523)
๐ Shanmugamprema, D., Muthuswamy, K., Ponnusamy, V., Subramanian, G., Vasanthakumar, K., Krishnan, V., & Subramaniam, S. (2023). Exercise modifies fatty acid perception and metabolism.
๐ Journal Index: 17481716
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Research International (Impact Factor: 7.425)
๐ Ponnusamy, V., Subramanian, G., Muthuswamy, K., Shanmugamprema, D., Vasanthakumar, K., Krishnan, V., & Subramaniam, S. (2023). Tongue papillae density and fat taster status โ a cardinal role on sweet and bitter taste perception among Indian population.
๐ Journal Index: 0963-9969
๐ Molecular Nutrition & Food Research (Impact Factor: 6.575)
๐ Subramanian, G., Shanmugamprema, D., Subramani, R., Muthuswamy, K., Ponnusamy, V., Tankay, K., … & Subramaniam, S. (2021). AntiโObesity Effect of T. Chebula Fruit Extract on High Fat Diet Induced Obese Mice: A Possible Alternative Therapy.
๐ Journal Index: 1613-4133
๐พ Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition (Impact Factor: 3.718)
๐ Shanmugamprema, D., Muthuswamy, K., Ponnusamy, V., Subramanian, G., Velusamy, T., Krishnan, V., & Subramaniam, S. (2022). CD36 and GPR120 mediated orogustatory perception of dietary lipids and its physiological implication in the pygmy mouse Mus booduga.
๐ Journal Index: 1439-0396