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Department : Chemistry
Dr. Prabha Shetty
Recognised guide for MSc by research in Bioanalytical Science
Areas of research interest: Chromatography, advanced analytical techniques for validation of traditional claims, angiogenesis, pharmacokinetics, antidiabetic, antioxidant and immunomodulatory studies.
National Award:
Recipient of Indian Academy of Sciences Summer Research Fellowship for Teachers -2023.
EXSP Research Projects Guided:
Guided two EXSP students for a research project on “Antioxidant capacity and free radical scavenging activity P. marsupium and V. vinifera by using different in-vitro models” in the AY 2018-19.
Guided an EXSP student for a research project on “Comparative antioxidant potential of two drought resistant medicinal plants of Rajasthan- Prosopis cineraria and Capparis decidua” in the AY 2019-20.
Guided two EXSP students for a research project on “Green synthesis of
nanocomposite filter for face mask” in the AY 2022-23.
Research Projects Completed/ Grants Received:
Awarded RUSA research grant for a project on “Plant Mediated-Green Synthesis of CuO Nanoflowers for High-Performance Supercapacitor Applications” in the AY 2024-25.
Completed Smt. Dhandevi Mahendra Research project on “Evaluation of antioxidant and free radical scavenging activity of selected medicinal plants” in the AY 2014-15
Awarded University of Mumbai Minor research grant for a project on “Evaluation of Alstonia scholaris R.Br leaf extract for modulation of angiogenesis” in the AY 2009-10.
Completed Smt. Dhandevi Mahendra Research project on “ Development of analytical methodology for a marker of Tinospora cordifolia in human plasma” in the AY 2007-08.
Research Publications:
Hamnah A., Yashaswini R., Prabha S.: Comparative antioxidant potential of two drought resistant medicinal plants of Rajasthan-Prosopis cineraria and Capparis decidua. ISSN/ISBN 2229-4473, VEGETOS, 34(1), 229-234, Impact Factor 5.27 (NAAS), 2021.
Althea, Prabha Shetty: Estimation of the total polyphenolic content in different brands of herbal shampoos, SCRIBE 1(1),2020, 12-17
Nida Khan, Prabha Shetty: Estimation of amylose in different varieties of rice samples, SCRIBE 1(1), 2020, 7-11.
Crissan M., Fleme R., Prabha S.: Antioxidant capacity and free radical scavenging activity P. marsupium and V. vinifera by using different in-vitro models. International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, ISSN/ISBN 2349-5162, Impact Factor 5.87 (Google scholar).
Chayanilka B., and Prabha G. S.: In-vitro antioxidant and free radical scavenging activity of L.aspera and A. sessilis. ISSN/ISBN 2349-5162 International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, Impact Factor 5.87 (Google scholar).
Prabha G. S. and Ankita Y.: Antioxidant Potential and Total Phenolic Content of Selected Medicinal Plants. International symposium-2017: Recent trends in Science and Technology
Prabha G. S., Supraja N., Garud M., & Prasad TNVKV.: Synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial activity of Alstonia scholaris bark-extract-mediated silver nanoparticles. Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry, 22 October 2014, ISSN/ISBN 0933-4173, Impact Factor 8.6
Industry-academia collaboration to improve standards of education and research in India, Symposium proceedings Organised by BASF, the Chemical Company in January 2011.
Prabha G. S., Kiran V. M., Ramesh T. S., Kamalakar K. J.,and Shweta S.: Pharmacokinetic analysis of ursolic acid in Alstonia scholaris R.Br by High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography. Journal of planar chromatography 20(2007) 2, 117-120, 0933-4173, impact factor 1.247.
Prabha G. S., Kiran V. M.,and Ramesh T. S.: HPTLC determination of ursolic acid in Alstonia scholaris R.Br. Journal of planar chromatography.20(2007) 1, 65-68. Impact Factor 1.247.
Dr. Sirisha Murthy
Recognized guide for MSc by research in Organic Chemistry
Areas of research interest: Synthetic organic chemistry with a green chemistry approach, natural dyes teaching pedagogies like POGIl, RBPT.
EXSP Research Projects Guided:
Guided EXSP students for a research project on ‘Synthesis of tribromoaniline –a green novel approach’ in the AY 2019-20.
Research Project Completed:
Completed UGC Sponsored Minor Research Project on the topic “To study the Natural Chromogenic Compounds Bound with High Fastness Characteristics to Cellulose Substrates” 2014-16.
Publication:
Aza-Heterocycles as Potential Anti-Cancer Agents: A Short Review & quot; of published book entitled & quot;Advanced Research in Chemistry (Volume - 6)" pgs- 69-79 ISBN 978-93-5570-603-4 in the year 2022-23.
Ms. Tanaz Asha
Areas of interest: Environmental chemistry, creating awareness about conservation of resources.
Research Project Grants Received:
Awarded Smt. Dhandevi Mahindra Scholarship for a project entitled “Detection of triazines by spectrophotometric methods and remediation using nanoparticles of the first transition series”in the AY 2023-24.
Ms. Lynelle Jeysus
Areas of interest : Study of active components in natural products, colour chemistry, incorporate innovative teaching methodologies.
Ms. Vaishnavi Ghugare
Areas of interest: Food and drug analysis
Dr. Aruna M. Sudapalli
Areas of Interest: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Wastewater Treatment
Dr. Ekta Asiwal
Areas of Interest: Synthesis and characterization of Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), Sensors, Catalyst, Supercapacitors, Mettalenes.
Ms. Fleme Rodrigues
Areas of Interest: Environmental Sustainability, Photocatalytic Degradation Studies
Sr. Rajani Khandagale
Areas of interest: Sustainable Chemistry,Counseling and accompanying youth
Ms. Rochelle Ferns
Dr. Ignat Mendes
Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using different fruit juices-A review, SCRIBE 1(1), 2020.