Nagaraju Kerru

Nagaraju Kerru

Assistant Professor, Chemistry, GSS, BLR

Education
Ph. D.
Email ID
nkerru@gitam.edu
Education
Ph. D.
Research Areas
  • Synthetic organic chemistry
  • Medicinal and Biological applications
  • Heterogeneous catalysis
  • Value added organic transformations under Green principles

Education

Degree NameInstitute & College nameYear of Graduation/Award
Doctor of PhilosophySri Venkateswara University Tirupati, AP2015
MScAU College of Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, AP2008
BScPunyagiri Degree College, SKota, Andhra Pradesh2006

Experience

DesignationOrganizationFrom DateTo Date
Assistant ProfessorGITAM Deemed to be University, Bengaluru Campus09-09-202030-04-2021
Post-DocUniversity of KwaZulu Natal01-04-201630-06-2020
LecturerPunyagiri Degree and Pg College S Kota AP28-07-200830-09-2010

Awards

Award nameAward OrganizationAwarded year
Young ScientistGenesin of Educational Impressions, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India2021
Senior Research FellowCouncil of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi2012

Facile method for the synthesis of cyanoacrylates by knoevenagel condensationOrganic Preparations and Procedures International, Web of science, JAN-2021, 53, 18-24

Ultrasoundmediated green synthesis of novel functionalized benzothiazole[3,2a]pyrimidine derivatives through a multicomponent reactionPolycyclic Aromatic Compounds, Web of science, JAN-2021, 0, 0

Design and synthesis of novel 1,3,2benzoxazaphosphinine2one derivativesan in vitro biological evaluation and in silicoapproachesPhosphorus, Sulfur, and Silicon and the Related Elements, Web of science, JAN-2021, 0, 0

Purification free, chemoselective Nacylation of nonnucleophilic nitrogen heterocycles using oxyma and benzotriazole activationsChemical data Collection, Web of science, JAN-2021, 32, 100654

A facile and catalystfree microwave promoted multicomponent reaction for the synthesis of functionalised 1,4dihydropyridines with superb selectivity and yields.FrFrontiers in Chemistry, Scopus, MAR-2021, 9, 186

Microwave irradiated mild, rapid, onepot and multicomponent synthesis of isoxazole5(4H)ones. Chemical data Collection, Scopus, MAR-2021, 32, 100669

Synthesis of novel alkylphosphonates as promising antimicrobial drugs Computational molecular docking studies.Phosphorus, Sulfur, and Silicon and the Related Elements, Scopus, MAR-2021, 0, 0

An efficient synthesis of druglike small molecules library based on 2(substituted benzylthio)4,6dichloropyrimidin5aminesChemical data Collection, Scopus, APR-2021, 33, 100704

Efficient synthesis of novel functionalized dihydropyrazolo[3,4d]pyridinesvia the threecomponent reaction using MgOHAp as a sustainable catalystInorganic Chemistry Communications, Web of science, JAN-2021, 123, 108321

A review of recent advances in the green synthesis of azole and pyranbased fused heterocycles using MCRs and sustainable catalysts Current Organic Chemistry, Web of science, JAN-2021, 25, 4-39

Synthesis of 1H1,2,3TriazoleLinked QuinolineIsatin Molecular Hybrids as AntiBreast Cancer and AntiMethicillinResistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) AgentsAntiCancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry, Web of science, OCT-2020, 0, 0

A green, efficient protocol for the catalystfree synthesis of tetrahydro1Hpyrazolo[3,4b]quinolin5(4H)ones supported by ultrasonicirradiationChemical data Collection, Web of science, NOV-2020, 30, 100566

Polyethylene glycol (PEG400) Mediated Onepot GreenSynthesis of 4,7Dihydro2Hpyrazolo[3,4b]pyridines UnderCatalystfree ConditionsChemistrySelect, Web of science, OCT-2020, 5, 12407-12410

Green synthesis and characterization of novel[1,3,4]thiadiazolobenzo[4,5]thiazolo[3,2a]pyrimidines via multicomponent reaction using vanadium oxide loaded on fluorapatite as a robust and sustainable catalystRSC Advances, Web of science, MAY-2020, 10, 19803-19810

Bi2O3FAp, a sustainable catalyst for synthesis of dihydro[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5a]pyrimidine derivatives through green strategyApplied organometallic chemistry, Web of science, APR-2020, 34, 5590

Gadolinium oxide loaded zirconia and multicomponent synthesis of novel dihydropyrazolo[3,4d]pyridines under green conditionsSustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, Web of science, AUG-2020, 18, 100316

A review on recent advantages in nitrogencontaining molecules and their biological applicationsMolecules, Web of science, APR-2020, 25, 1909

Efficient synthesis of novel pyrazole linked 1,2,4triazolidine3thiones using bismuth on zirconium oxide as a recyclable catalyst in aqueous mediumMolecular diversity, Web of science, FEB-2020, 24, 345-354

Fourcomponent rapid protocol with nickel oxide loaded on fluorapatite as a sustainable catalyst for the synthesis of novel imidazole analogsInorganic Chemistry Communication, Web of science, MAR-2020, 116, 107935

Synthesis of novel furo[3,2c]coumarin derivatives through multicomponent [41] cycloaddition reaction using ZnOFAp as a sustainable catalystChemistrySelect, Web of science, MAR-2020, 5, 4104-4110

Onepot green synthesis of novel 5,10dihydro1Hpyrazolo[1,2b]phthalazine derivatives with ecofriendly biodegradable eggshell powder as efficacious catalystResearch on Chemical Intermediates, Web of science, FEB-2020, 46, 3067-3068

Ultrasoundassisted synthesis and antibacterial activity of novel 1,3,4thiadiazole1Hpyrazol4ylthiazolidin4one derivativesMonatshefte fur Chemie, Web of science, JUN-2020, 151, 981-990

Synthesis of indoletethered [1,3,4]thiadiazolo and [1,3,4]oxadiazolo[3,2a]pyrimidin5one hybrids as antipancreatic cancer agentsBioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters, Web of science, SEP-2020, 30, 127544

NPhenyl Substituent Controlled Diastereoselective Synthesis of Lactamisatin Conjugates.Tetrahedron letters, Web of science, FEB-2020, 61, 151602

Facile Onepot Synthesis of Arylsulfonyl4Hpyrans Catalyzed by Ru Loaded FluorapatiteChemistrySelect, Web of science, FEB-2020, 5, 1786-1791

Therapeutic significance of bglucuronidase activity and its inhibitors A review.European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, Web of science, FEB-2020, 187, 111921

MnO2 on hydroxyapatite A green heterogeneous catalyst and synthesis of pyrancarboxamide derivativesInorganic Chemistry Communications, Web of science, FEB-2020, 112, 107706

Synthesis and antimicrobial evaluation of novel pyrano[2,3d]pyrimidine bearing 1,2,3triazolesChemical data Collection, Web of science, AUG-2020, 28, 100486

An efficient and sustainable protocol for the synthesis of poly functionalizedpyran derivatives under ultrasound irradiationPolycyclic aromatic compounds, Web of science, APR-2020, 40, 1-2

Catalystfree synthesis of novel isopropyl 2amino7,7dimethyl4(aryl)5oxo 5,6,7,8tetrahydro4Hchromene3carboxylate derivatives in aqueous ethanol under ultrasound irradiationChemical data Collection, Web of science, APR-2020, 26, 100365

Facile onepot green synthesis of 2amino4Hbenzo[g]chromenes in aqueous ethanol under ultrasound irradiationSynthetic Communications, Web of science, MAY-2020, 50, 1960-1971

Ultrasoundmediated catalystfree protocol for the synthesis of bis3methyl1phenyl1Hpyrazol5ols in aqueous ethanolChemical data Collection, Web of science, MAY-2020, 28, 100467

Synthesis, antimicrobial evaluation, and in silico studies of quinoline1H1,2,3triazole molecular hybridsMolecular diversity, Web of science, JUN-2020, 0, 0

Crystal structure and DFT studies of (E)1(4fluorophenyl)3(1Hindol1yl)4styrylazetidin2oneJournal of Molecular Structure, Web of science, JUL-2019, 1187, 50-58

MicrowaveAssisted Multicomponent Reaction A Green and CatalystFree Method for the Synthesis of PolyFunctionalized 1,4DihydropyridinesChemistrySelect, Web of science, AUG-2019, 4, 9451-9454

Design, Synthesis, Neuroprotective and Antibacterial Activities of 1,2,4Triazolo[3,4b]1,3,4thiadiazole Linked Thieno[2,3d]pyrimidine Derivatives and In Silico Docking StudiesChemistrySelect, Web of science, FEB-2019, 4, 1627-1634

Comparative glucosidase and amylase inhibition studies of rhodaninepyrazole conjugates and their simple rhodamine analoguesMedicinal Chemistry Research, Web of science, DEC-2019, 28, 143-159

A comparison between observed and DFT calculations on structure of 5(4chlorophenyl)2amino1,3,4thiadiazoleScientific Reports, Web of science, DEC-2019, 9, 19280

Synthesis of novel pyrazole based triazolidin3one derivatives by using ZnOZrO2 as a reusable catalyst under green conditionsApplied organometallic chemistry, Web of science, DEC-2019, 33, 4722

Design of carbon carbon and carbonheteroatom bond formation reactions under green conditionsCurrent Organic Chemistry, Web of science, DEC-2019, 23, 3156-3192

Recent advances in heterogeneous catalysts for the synthesis of imidazole derivatives. Synthetic Communications, Web of science, OCT-2019, 49, 9451-9454

Synthesis and Antimicrobial Activity of Novel Thienopyrimidine Linked Rhodanine DerivativesCanadian Journal of Chemistry, Web of science, JUL-2019, 97, 94-99

Green synthesis and characterization of novel 1,2,4,5tetrasubstituted imidazole derivatives with ecofriendly red brick clay as efficacious catalystMolecular diversity, Web of science, SEP-2019, 0, 0

Current antidiabetic agents and their molecular targets A reviewEuropean Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, Web of science, MAY-2018, 152, 436-488

Synthesis and antioxidant evaluation of a new class of thienopyrimidinerhodanine hybridsLetters in drug design & discovery, Web of science, FEB-2018, 15, 118-126

AlphaGlucosidase inhibition, antioxidant and docking studies of hydroxycoumarins and their mono and bis Oalkylatedacetylated analogsLetters in Drug Design & Discovery, Web of science, APR-2018, 15, 127-135

Synthesis, computational studies and antiproliferative activities of coumarintagged 1,3,4oxadiazole conjugates against MDAMB231 and MCF7 human breast cancer cellsBioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, Web of science, APR-2018, 26, 5612-5623

Design, synthesis, neuroprotective, antibacterial activities and docking studies of novel thieno[2,3d]pyrimidinealkyne Mannich base and oxadiazole hybridsBioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters, Web of science, MAY-2018, 28, 1663-1669

A review of recent advancements in antitubercularmolecular hybridsCurrent Medicinal Chemistry, Web of science, MAY-2017, 24, 4180-4212

Recent advances (20152016) in anticancer hybridsEuropean Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, Web of science, FEB-2017, 142, 179-212

Onepot synthesis of 1substituted 1H1,2,3,4tetrazoles from 2amino thiazoles using TBMAC as a catalystHeterocyclic Communications, Web of science, AUG-2017, 23, 365-368

Synthesis and biological activity of novel bis and mono heterocycles of thienopyrimidine derivatives. Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Web of science, APR-2015, 5, 1604-1612

Chemical constituents from Cycas beddomei and their bioactivity studiesInter. J. Pharm. Chem. Sci, Scopus, NOV-2015, 4, 427-432

Synthesis of some new 1, 2, 4triazoles, their Schiffs base derivatives and investigation of their antimicrobial activities.Indo. Am. J. Phar. Res, Web of science, FEB-2015, 4, 882-892

Synthesis, docking and evaluation of antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of novel 1,2,4triazolo[3,4b][1,3,4]thiadiazol6yl)selenopheno[2,3d] pyrimidinesEuropean Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, Web of science, MAR-2014, 75, 195-202

Synthesis and characterization of novel N(4methyl2 oxo2Hchrome7yl) 2(5phenyl substituted1,3,4 oxadiazol 2ylthio) acetamide derivativesDer Pharma Chemica, Web of science, MAR-2014, 6, 393-397

Synthesis of 2styrylchromones and cytotoxicity evaluationDer Pharmacia Sinica, Web of science, MAY-2014, 5, 40-46

Novel thienopyrimidine derivatives containing 1,2,4triazoles and 1,3,4oxadiazoles as potent antimicrobial activityMedicinal Chemistry, Web of science, APR-2014, 4, 623-629

A facile synthesis of some novel fused [1,2,4]triazolo[3,4b][1,3,4]thiadiazol derivatives Journal of Sulfur Chemistry, Web of science, AUG-2013, 34, 264-275

Synthesis and antiviral activity of 1,3,4oxadiazolyl selenopheno[2,3d]pyrimidines as novel Bluetongue virus inhibitorsJ. Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, Web of science, JUN-2013, 5, 359-369

Synthesis and biological evaluation of novel isopropyl 2thiazolopyrimidine6carboxylate derivativesJournal of the Korean Chemical Society, Web of science, FEB-2012, 56, 168-173

Synthesis and antioxidant activity of 1,3,4oxadiazole tagged thieno[2,3d]pyrimidine derivativesEuropean Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, Web of science, DEC-2012, 58, 340-345

A simple and efficient procedure for the synthesis of 3substituted indoles catalyzed by methane sulphonic acidTSI Organic chemistryAn Indian Journal, Web of science, FEB-2011, 7, 344-350

Synthesis and bioactivity studies of 4carbanoyl1,2disubstituted1Himidazole5carboxylic acid derivativesTSIOrganic chemistryAn Indian Journal, Web of science, FEB-2011, 7, 351-356

Synthesis and biological studies of novel 2(4substitutedbenzylthio)5amino6(benzo[d]thiazol2yl)7(4chlorophenyl)pyrido[2,3d]pyrimidin4 (3H)onederivativesOrganic Communications, Web of science, APR-2011, 4, 33-41

Board nameJournal name
Board nameJournal name
Taylor and FrancisAnalytical Chemistry Letters
SpringerCatalysis Letter
Wiley Applied Organometallic Chemistry, Archiv der Pharmazie, ChemistrySelect
Royal Society of ChemistryGreen Chemistry, RSC Advances
American Chemical SocietyACS Combinatorial Science, ACS Omega
ElsevierScience of the Total Environment, Inorganic Chemistry Communications, J. Colloid Interface
ElsevierEuropean Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, Tetrahedron Letters, Materials Letters
Seminar nameOrganized byVenueStart dateEnd dateTitle of the paper presentedRoleCo presenter
NationalGITAM Deemed to be University, VisakhapatnamGITAM Deemed to be University, Visakhapatnam22-Mar-202123-Mar-2021Participated
NationalB.M.S. College of Engineering, BangaloreB.M.S. College of Engineering, Bangalore15-Feb-202119-Feb-2021Participated
NationalDepartment of Nanotechnology, Acharya Nagarjuna, GunturDepartment of Nanotechnology, Acharya Nagarjuna, Guntur10-Sep-202012-Sep-2020Participated
NationalAndhra University, VisakhapatnamAndhra University, Visakhapatnam24-Jul-202026-Jul-2020Participated
NationalDr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Technical University, LucknowDr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow18-Jul-202018-Jul-2020Participated
NationalGITAM Deemed to be University, HyderabadGITAM Deemed to be University, Hyderabad06-Sep-201808-Sep-2018Synthesis and characterization of 2mercaptothienopyrimidinetethered1,2,3triazoles as radical scavenging activityParticipated
NationalJNTUHyderabad, Telangana, IndiaJNTUHyderabad, Telangana, India16-Dec-201518-Dec-2015Participated
NationalSri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, IndiaSri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, India14-Sep-201515-Sep-2015Synthesis, antioxidant and antibacterial activity of novel bis and mono 5member heterocycles of thienopyrimidine derivativesParticipated
NationalYogi Vemana University, Kadapa, IndiaYogi Vemana University, Kadapa, India19-Mar-201519-Mar-2015Participated
NationalIndian School of Mines, Dhanbad, IndiaIndian School of Mines, Dhanbad, India15-Dec-201417-Dec-2014Synthesis, biological activity of novel bis and mono heterocycles of thienopyrimidine derivativesParticipated
NationalYogi Vemana University, Kadapa, IndiaYogi Vemana University, Kadapa, India31-Mar-201231-Mar-2012Participated
NationalAndhra University, Visakhapatnam, IndiaAndhra University, Visakhapatnam, India29-Nov-201130-Nov-2011Participated
NationalSri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, IndiaSri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, India31-Oct-201131-Oct-2011Participated
NationalAndhra University, Visakhapatnam, IndiaAndhra University, Visakhapatnam, India29-Nov-200930-Nov-2009Participated
NationalAndhra University, Visakhapatnam, IndiaAndhra University, Visakhapatnam, India08-Nov-200812-Nov-2008Participated
NationalAndhra University, Visakhapatnam, IndiaAndhra University, Visakhapatnam, India21-Sep-200722-Sep-2007Participated
Seminar nameOrganized byVenueStart dateEnd dateTitle of the paper presentedRoleCo presenter
InternationalGITAM Deemed to be University, VisakhapatnamGITAM Deemed to be University, Visakhapatnam19-Apr-202120-Apr-2021Green synthesis and characterization of novel pyrimidine derivatives via MCR approach using vanadium oxide loaded on fluorapatite as a robust sustainable catalystParticipated
InternationalGITAM Deemed to be University, VisakhapatnamGITAM Deemed to be University, Visakhapatnam08-Mar-202109-Mar-2021Bismuth on zirconium oxide as a recyclable catalyst used for the efficient synthesis of novel pyrazole linked 1,2,4triazolidine3thiones in aqueous mediumParticipated
InternationalGITAM Deemed to be University, VisakhapatnamGITAM Deemed to be University, Visakhapatnam08-Mar-202109-Mar-2021Bismuth on zirconium oxide as a recyclable catalyst used for the efficient synthesis of novel pyrazole linked 1,2,4triazolidine3thiones in aqueous mediumParticipated
InternationalGITAM Deemed to be University, VisakhapatnamGITAM Deemed to be University, Visakhapatnam20-Jan-202121-Jan-2021Participated
InternationalAndhra University, VisakhapatnamAndhra University, Visakhapatnam17-Jan-202118-Jan-2021Participated
InternationalGITAM School of Sciences, GITAM, BengaluruGITAM School of Sciences01-Dec-202003-Dec-2020Organized
InternationalUniversity of KwaZuluNatal, Durban, South AfricaUniversity of KwaZuluNatal, Durban, South Africa17-Oct-201917-Oct-2017Participated
InternationalUniversity of KwaZuluNatal, Durban, South AfricaUniversity of KwaZuluNatal, Durban, South Africa01-Oct-201901-Oct-2019Participated
InternationalUniversity of KwaZuluNatal, Durban, South AfricaUniversity of KwaZuluNatal, Durban, South Africa19-Sep-201919-Sep-2019Participated
InternationalDurban University of Technology, Ritson Campus, Durban, South AfricaDurban University of Technology, Ritson Campus, Durban, South Africa06-Mar-201906-Mar-2019Participated
InternationalCenter for High Performance Computing CHPC, Cape TownCape Town, South Africa02-Dec-201806-Dec-2018Synthesis, spectroscopic investigations and DFT calculations on pyrazole based triazolidin3one conjugatesParticipated
InternationalUniversity of KwaZuluNatal, Durban, South AfricaUniversity of KwaZuluNatal, Durban, South Africa09-Oct-201809-Oct-2018Participated
Internationalconferenceseries.com, Landon, UKLondon (UK)04-Sep-201706-Sep-2017Synthesis and antioxidant activity of 2mercaptothienopyrimidinetethered1,2,3triazolesParticipated
Internationalconferenceseries.com, Chicago, USAChicago, USA17-Jul-201719-Jul-2017Design, synthesis of 2mercaptothienopyrimidine linked 1, 2, 3triazole derivatives and its antioxidant activityParticipated
Name of the awardAwarded byAwarded year
Postdoctoral fellowshipUKZN Bursary2016
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research SRFCSR SRF Ship2012
TitleTypeOrganized byVenueStart dateEnd dateRole
Online Workshop on Drawing 3D Structure on Jmol SoftwareTraining of tutorsGenesin of Educational Impressions, Roorkee, UttarakhandGenesin of Educational Impressions, Roorkee, Uttarakhand04-Apr-202104-Apr-2021Participated
Outcome Based Education on Importance of Accreditation to Enhance the Quality in Technical EducationQuality improvement programGITAM Deemed to be University, VisakhapatnamGITAM Deemed to be University, Visakhapatnam25-Mar-202126-Mar-2021Participated
A fourday National eWorkshop on Modern Analytical Techniques for Material CharacterizationTraining of tutorsDept of Chemistry, GITAM School of Sciences, GITAM, BengaluruGITAM School of Sciences09-Nov-202012-Nov-2020Organized
One Week International FDP on Latest Trends in Engineering, Science and Technology NanomaterialsFaculty development programDepartment of Chemistry, Lendi Institute of Engineering and Technology, VizianagaramDepartment of Chemistry, Lendi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Vizianagaram10-Aug-202015-Aug-2020Participated
Science Academys Lecture Workshop on Spectroscopic Techniques and Applications in Material Characterization(STAMC2016),Quality improvement programSri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, IndiaSri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, India15-Apr-201617-Apr-2016Participated
National Lecture workshop on Advances in biology and biotechnologyTraining of tutorsSri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, IndiaSri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, India02-Apr-201404-Apr-2014Participated
TitleTypeOrganized byVenueStart dateEnd dateRole
IndoUs Workshop on Pain Mechanisms & TherapeuticsFaculty development programIndian Institute of Technology (B.H.U.), VaranasiIndian Institute of Technology (B.H.U.), Varanasi06-May-202110-May-2021Participated
Springer Nature Materials Nanotechnology WorkshopQuality improvement programUniversity of KwaZuluNatal, Westville Campus, Durban, South AfricaUniversity of KwaZuluNatal, Westville Campus, Durban, South Africa18-May-201818-May-2018Participated
Nanotechnology Platform Workshop Programme2017Quality improvement programUniversity of KwaZuluNatal, Durban, South AfricaUniversity of KwaZuluNatal, Durban, South Africa22-Nov-201722-Nov-2017Participated
Title of the lectureName of the college / universityPlaceDate
GreenChemistryApproachestoValueAddedOrganicTransformationsusingHeterogeneousCatalystsDepartment of Chemistry,, Indus International UniversityHimachal Pradesh18-Aug-2020
TitleApplication numberCategorySubmitted date
In silico evaluation and synthesis of novel sulfonamides as promising antiviral lead molecules docked against antiCOVID19 protein targets SARSCOV2 main protease202141019538Indian07 May, 2021
Click chemistry of novel 1,2,3triazolethieno[2,3d]pyrimidine analogs in silico evaluation docked against antioxidant targets PDB 1HD2, 2HCK and 3NM8.20214107921Indian30 Apr, 2021
TitleApplication numberCategorySubmitted date
TitleApplication numberCategorySubmitted date
In silico screening of novel sulfonamides as potential antimicrobial drugs docked with protein targets PDB 2VF5, 1KZN and 1JIJ and their synthesis using green approach202141008390Indian27 Feb, 2021