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Academic Details

Qualification

• Ph.D., in Chemistry
• K-SET., in Chemistry
• M.Sc., in Analytical Chemistry

Areas of Interest

1. Nanomaterials, Heterogeneous Catalysts,
2. Magnetic Materials
3. Catalysis, Photocatalysis, Electrocatalysis

Publication Details

1. Investigation and Characterization of Nanoparticles from Temple Bell Composites for Regulating Microorganisms in Temple Environments – Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D, 1-11, 2025 [https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-025-00932-8 ] (Q2, Springer)
2. Experimental and DFT studies on efficient microwave-exfoliated MXene‒polymer nanocomposites for high-performance supercapacitors – J Mater Sci: Mater Electron36, 1500 (2025). [https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-025-15622-0] (2.8, Q2, Springer).
3. Catalytic behaviour of iron-based nanomaterials for the remediation of hazardous chemicals from wastewater: A Review. Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 2025, [1016/j.jpcs.2025.112735], (4.9, Q1, Elsevier).
4. Antibacterial and Antiproliferative Effect of ZnO Nanoparticles Prepared Using Origanum marjorana Plant and Garcinia indica Fruit extracts., Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials., 2025, [1007/s10904-024-03349-0], (4.9, Q2, Springer).
5. WELPSA: A Green Catalyst Mediated Microwave Assisted Efficient Synthesis of Novel 5‐Aminopyrazole‐4‐Carbonitrile Derivatives as Anticancer Agents (MCF‐7, A‐549) and In Silico Studies. Archiv der Pharmazie – Chemistry in Life Sciences., 2025, [1002/ardp.202500055], (3.6, Q2, John Wiley & Sons).
6. Tribioelectrochemical Corrosion Behavior of the CNT‒Aluminum 7039 Composite. Journal of The Electrochemical Society., 2025, [1149/1945-7111/adca08], (3.3, Q1, IOP Science).
7. Triphenylamine-Based Dual Chemosensor for Cu2+ and Co2+ Ions and Volatile Acid Vapour Sensor, DFT Calculations. Applied Organometallic Chemistry., 2025, [1002/aoc.70105], (3.7, Q2, John Wiley & Sons).
8. Selective Al3+ and Fe3+ detection using imidazole–oxadiazole sensors: bioimaging evidence from zebrafish., New Journal of Chemistry., 2025, [1039/D5NJ00412H], (2.7, Q2, Royal Society of Chemistry).
9. Imidazole‐Centred Oxadiazole Sensor for Detecting Al3+ and Fe3+ Cations in Living Cells: A Zebrafish Bioimaging Approach., Applied Organometallic Chemistry., 2025, [1002/aoc.70087], (3.7, Q2, John Wiley & Sons).
10. Imidazole-Thiazole Based Dual Chemosensor for Cu²⁺ and Co²⁺ Ions with Identical Excitation Wavelength and Colorimetric TFA Sensing, Theoretical Validation., Journal of Molecular Structure., 2025, [1016/j.molstruc.2024.140816], (4.7, Q2, Elsevier).
11. Microwave expedited Cu(I) catalyzed regioselective 1,2,3-triazoles as Mycobacterium Tuberculosis H37Rv inhibitors, in vitro α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibition, in silico studies., Journal of Molecular Structure., 2025, [1016/j.molstruc.2024.140486], (4.7, Q2, Elsevier).
12. Enhanced Catalytic Reduction and Electrochemical Sensing Properties of Magnetic Fe₃O₄@benzothiazole-Cu(II) Nanoparticles., Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials., 2024, [1007/s10904-024-03091-7], (4.9, Q2, Springer).
13. Imidazole-centred cupric ions sensor: Experimental validation, theoretical understanding, and zebrafish bioimaging., Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry., 2024, [1016/j.jphotochem.2024.115565], (4.7, Q2, Elsevier).
14. Electrochemical investigation of Fe₃O₄/TNT/PANI composites for enhanced supercapacitor applications., Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics., 2024, [1007/s10854-024-12369-y], (2.8, Q2, Springer).
15. Photocatalytic and Oxygen Evolution Reaction (OER) of Novel Supercritical Fluid Synthesized Nanobiocomposite MoS2/Silk G., Asian Journal of Chemistry., 2024, [14233/ajchem.2024.30910], (Q4, Asian publisher).
16. Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles supported MoS₂ nanoflowers as a magnetically recoverable heterogeneous catalyst for the reduction of organic dyes and as an electrochemical sensor for the detection of pharmaceutical samples. Ceramics international, 2022, [1016/j.ceramint.2022.06.188] (5.7, Q1, Elsevier).
17. Pd^II on Guanidine-Functionalized Fe₃O₄ Nanoparticles as an Efficient Heterogeneous Catalyst for Suzuki–Miyaura Cross-Coupling and Reduction of Nitroarenes in Aqueous Media. ACS omega, 2021, [1021/acsomega.1c04528] (4.9, Q1, American Chemical Society).
18. Cu(II) immobilized on guanidine functionalized Fe₃O₄ magnetic substrate as a heterogeneous catalyst for selective reduction of nitroarenes. Journal of Iranian chemical society, 2022, [1007/s13738-022-02564-1] (2.8, Q3, Springer).
19. Copper zinc tin sulfide and multi-walled carbon nanotubes nanocomposite for visible-light-driven photocatalytic applications. Materials Research Bulletin, 2022, (1016/j.materresbull.2021.111606) (5.7, Q1, Elsevier).
20. Study of Charge Generation and Effect of the DC Supply on the Growth of Carbon Nanotubes and Their Electrochemical properties, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 33, 2022, 19937–19946. (1007/s10854-022-08813-6) (2.8, Q2, Springer).
21. Silver nanoparticles anchored TiO2 nanotubes prepared using saponin extract as heterogeneous and recyclable catalysts for reduction of dyes. Ceramics International, 2021, [1016/j.ceramint.2020.11.173] (5.7, Q1, Elsevier).
22. Silver nanoparticles synthesized using saponin extract of Simarouba glauca oil seed meal as effective, recoverable and reusable catalyst for reduction of organic dyes. Results in Surfaces and Interfaces, May 2021.[1016/j.rsurfi.2021.100005] (4.4, Q2, Elsevier).
23. Isolation, characterization and structural elucidation of the leaves of Amischophacelus axillaris and Canthium dicoccum. Materials Today: Proceedings, 2021, [1016/j.matpr.2021.09.067], (Q4, Elsevier).
24. Synthesis of Caffeic Acid Derivatives: Identification of (E)-N-(4-Cyanobenzyl)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)acrylamide as an Anticancer Agent against Human Cervical Cancer Cells. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 2022. [14233/ajchem.2022.23726], (Q4, Asian publisher).
25. Magnetic photocatalytic systems., 2021, [1016/B978-0-12-820532-7.00016-3], (4.4, Q2, Elsevier, Book chapter).
26. Magnetic Substrate supported Heterogeneous catalysts for coupling, cyclization, and nitroarene reduction reactions.” In Current Trends in Materials Chemistry. United publisher, ISBN-978-93-85682-66-7, 2021. (Book chapter).

Membership in Professional Bodies

2023    Life Member

              IAENG, Hong Kong

2022    Life Member

             Global Economic Progress & Research Association (GEPRA), Tamil Nadu.   

2022    Life Member

   National Council Teacher Scientist, INDIA

2016    Life Member

             Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA), Kolkata, INDIA

Honours/Awards/ Achievements

2021    Best Flash Talk Presentation Award

            IVaccT-2021 held at PDA College of engineering, kalaburagi, Karnataka, INDIA.    

2019    Visiting Scholar

  Visited from VTU, Muddenahalli to Aryabhata Knowledge University, Patna, Bihar, INDIA

2019    Master Trainer

 Four Days Hands-on Training and Workshop on “Nanomaterials Synthesis, Characterization and Device Fabrications” Held at Dept. of Nanotechnology,  VTU Muddenahalli in association with Reva University, Bengaluru. INDIA

2019    Best Poster Presentation Award

            NESARA-2019 held at Dept. of Nanotechnology, VTU Muddenahalli, Karnataka, INDIA

2019    Best Poster Presentation Award

   MESSAGE-2019 held at Dept. of Nanotechnology, VTU Muddenahalli, Karnataka, INDIA

2017    DST INSPIRE Award         

            Dept of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology, GOI, INDIA

2014    Gold Medal Award for Securing First Rank in M.Sc., Analytical Chemistry

            Davanagere University, Davanagere, Karnataka, INDIA

FDPs/Conferences/Workshops/STTP/MOOC Certification/Online Courses

Proposal/Funding/Project Financial Assistance

Patent

Roles and Responsibilities: Institute Level

1. Conducting research activities
2. Research publication Work
3. Project Proposal writing
4. Patent filing and publication work
5. Mentoring students in research activities and publication
6. Handling and maintaining Electrochemical Workstation
7. Conducting technical events

Roles and Responsibilities: Department Level

1. Mentoring UG Students: Guiding students on research, writing, and publications.
2. Develop Scholarly Works: Write papers, file patents, and prepare proposals.