Ratnamala  A.

Ratnamala A.

Assistant Professor, Chemistry, GSS, HYD

Education
Ph. D.
Email ID
rannapra@gitam.edu
Education
Ph. D.
Research Areas
  • Nano, meso and microporous materials synthesis and characterization
  • photocatalysis
  • Heterogenous catalysis
  • Organic transformations using catalysis

Education

Degree Name Institute & College name Year of Graduation/Award
Design Synthesis and Characterization of zeolites and mesoporous molecular sieve materials for selective synthesis of heterocyclic drug intermediates Indian Institute of Chemical Technology 2005
MSc Chemistry 1999
BSc 1996

Experience

Designation Organization From Date To Date
Assistant Professor GITAM University 07-06-2013 07-11-2022
Research Scientist Aptuit Laurus Pvt. Ltd 07-06-2007 23-11-2010
Research Associate-CSIR (PDF) Indian Institute of Chemical Technology 01-04-2006 31-05-2007
Senior Research Fellow Indian Institute of Chemical Technology 01-02-2003 28-02-2006
Project trainee Indian Institute of Chemical Technology 19-06-1999 31-01-2003

Awards

Award name Award Organization Awarded year
Guideship Andhra University Andhra University 2007
Research Associate CSIR CSIR RA 2006
Senior Research Fellow CSIR SRF 2002

Electrochemical study of anatase TiO2 in aqueous sodiumion electrolytes,Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry , Web of science, -2020, 10, 58435848

Simultaneous detection of dopamine, tyrosine and ascorbic acid using NiOgraphene modified graphite electrodeBiointerface Research in Applied Chemistry , Web of science, JUN-2020, 10, 5599-5609

Structural, morphological, and magnetic properties of copper zinc cobalt ferrites systems nanocomposites, Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry , Web of science, JUN-2020, 10, 6015-6019

. Simultaneous detection of dopamine, tyrosine and ascorbic acid using NiOgraphene modified graphite electrode, Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry , Web of science, -2020, 10, 5599-5609

Structural, morphological, and magnetic properties of copper zinc cobalt ferrites systems nanocomposites, Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry , Web of science, -2020, 10, 6015-6019

Electrochemical detection of Dopamine and Tyrosine using Metal Oxide (MO, M Cu and Ni) modified graphite electrode A comparative studyBiointerface Research in Applied Chemistry , Web of science, -2020, 10, 5599-5609

A review on biological and biomimetic materials ApplicationsBiointerface Research in Applied Chemistry , Web of science, MAY-2020, 126, 445

NOVEL VISIBLERANGE LUMINESCENCE OF PRISTINE NANOZIRCONIA PHOSPHOR USING GREEN FABRICATION TECHNIQUEBull. Mater. Sci. (SCIE listed),, Web of science, -2018, xxxx, 1-7

An efficient and novel porous nanosilica supported TiO2 photocatalyst for pesticide degradation using solar lightJournal of Hazardous Materials , Web of science, -2009, 171, 626-633

A Simple, Efficient, Green, Cost Effective and Chemoselective Process for the Esterification of Carboxylic AcidsOrg. Process Res. Dev., , Web of science, -2009, 13, 769773

Template synthesized nanocrystalline natrotantite Preparation and photocatalytic activity for water decompositionMaterials Chemistry and Physics, Web of science, -2008, 110, 176-179

Selective vapor phase synthesis of 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8octahydro acridin 9ylamine over AlMCM41 molecular sievesJournal of Molecular Catalysis A Chemical , Web of science, -2008, 279, 112-118

Unique and green synthesis of 1,2,3,5,6,7hexahydrodicyclopenta[b, e]pyridine selectively over CoAlMCM41Catalysis Communications, , Web of science, -2007, 8, 267-274

HY and AlMCM41 zeolites mediated conversion of alcohols into pmethoxybenzyl ethersOrganic Processes and Procedures International,, Web of science, -2004, 36, 531

CeZSM5 a designers catalyst for selective synthesis of octahydroacridineChemical Communications, , Web of science, -2004, xx, 2710-2711

Highly selective single step vapor phase synthesis of 2,6bis(4methy phenyl) pyridine over AlMCM41 Applied catalysis A General, , Web of science, -2004, 264, 219

Vapour phase acylation of phenol over H, CeH and SO42ZrO2React. Kinet.Catal.Lett.,, , Web of science, -2003, 79, 43

Vapor phase synthesis of phthalate esters from benzene and maleic anhydride over CrO3 Magnesol and SO4 2ZrO2React. Kinet.Catal.Lett.,, , Web of science, -2002, 76, 221

Correlation of activity and stability of CuOZnOAl2O3 methanol steam reforming catalysts with CuZn composition obtained by SEMEDAX microprobe analysisCatalysis Communications,, Web of science, -2002, 3, 417

An easy and efficient use of TiO2 supported HZSM5 and TiO2 HZSM5 zeolite combinate in the photodegradation of aqueous phenol and pchlorophenolApplied Catalysis A General,, Web of science, -2002, 234, 155

Catalysis and Pollution preventionProceedings of International Conference on Industrial Pollution and Control Technologies , Others, -2001, 1, 7-10

Catalysis for Fuek cells and fuel processing Clean power in 21st centuryProceedings of International Conference on Industrial Pollution and Control Technologies , Others, -2001, 1, 15-20

Catalysis and Pollution preventionProceedings of International Conference on Industrial Pollution and Control Technologies ICIPACT2001, 710 December 2001, Others, -2001, xxxx, 761-765

Catalysis for Fuel cells and fuel processing Clean power in 21st centuryProceedings of International Conference on Industrial Pollution and Control Technologies , Others, -2001, xxxx, 863-867

Title of the book Book / Chapter Name of the publisher Subject area Edition Page numbers ISBN Published year
Electrochemical aspects of Metal Organic Frameworks Chapters Elsevier Metal Organic Frameworks MetalOrganic Frameworks for Chemical Reactions,Chapter 4 65-109 B97801282209 2021
Titaniumbased metal organic framworks for photocatalytic applications, Chapters Elsevier Metal Organic Frameworks MetalOrganic Frameworks for Chemical Reactions 37-63 B97801282209 2021
Permeable Metal Organic frameworks for gas storage applications Chapters Elsevier Metal Organic Frameworks MetalOrganic Frameworks for Chemical Reactions 111-126 B97801282209 2021
Excessively Paramagnetic Metal Organic Frameworks Nanocomposites Chapters Elsevier Metal Organic Frameworks MetalOrganic Frameworks for Chemical Reactions 127-138 B97801282209 2021
Electrochemical Green Synthesis Chapters Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021 Green synthesis Advances in Green Synthesis, Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation 978303067884 2021
Significant of biosurfactants in the lubrification, mineral flotation, and petroleum recovery Chapters Elsevier Biosurfactants Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science 16, 2021 2021
Introduction to green approach in CDs nanoparticle synthesys Chapters Media House New Delhi & S.M. Books and Publications. Nanomaterials EDUCATION for FUTURE 627-643 978938898961 2020
HYDROTHERMAL SYNTHESIS OF SURFACTANT FREE ZIRCONIA NANO PHOSPHOR USING SYZIGIUM CUMINI PHOTO LUMINESCENT STUDY AND DENTISTRY APPLICATIONS Chapters Media House New Delhi & S.M. Books and Publications. Nanomaterials EDUCATION for FUTURE 751-758 978938898961 2020
Advanced Ceramics for Microwave Absorber Applications Chapters Bentham Science Publishers Advanced Ceramics Applications of Advanced Ceramics in Sci., Tech., and Med., 51-67 25425269 2020
Advanced Ceramics for Biomedical Applications Chapters Bentham Science Publishers Advanced Ceramics Applications of Advanced Ceramics in Sci., Tech., and Med., 148-158 25425269 2020
Seminar name Organized by Venue Start date End date Title of the paper presented Role Co presenter
National GITAM University Bengaluru Online 17-Aug-2020 23-Aug-2020 Organized
National GITAM University, Bengaluru, Karnataka GITAM University, Bengaluru, Karnataka 12-Mar-2020 12-Mar-2020 PHOTOCATALYTIC DISINFECTION OF E.COLI USING COBALT MODIFIED LAYERED DOUBLE HYDROXIDE Participated
National GITAM University Bengaluru GITAM University, Bengaluru, Karnataka 12-Mar-2020 12-Mar-2020 FUNCTIONALIZED GRAPHENE BASED NANO MATERIALS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS Participated
National GITAM University Hyderabad GITAM deemed to be University Hyderabad 06-Sep-2018 08-Sep-2018 Enhanced deflouradation of water using CoMgAl layered double hydroxide Participated
National Palamur University Mehaboobnagar, Telangana State Palamur University Mehaboobnagar, Telangana State 15-Mar-2015 19-Mar-2005 Biogenic synthesis of zirconia nanoparticles Participated
National BHU Varanasi BHU Varanasi 01-Feb-2006 03-Feb-2006 Preparation, Characterization and Evaluation of nanoCuOZnOAl2O3 composites for steam reforming of methanol for fuel cell applications Participated
National IIT Chennai IIT, Chennai 18-Jan-2006 20-Jan-2006 Vapor phase synthesis of diannelated pyridines A novel, single step ecofriendly catalytic process Participated
Seminar name Organized by Venue Start date End date Title of the paper presented Role Co presenter
International GITAM University Bengaluru Online 01-Dec-2020 03-Dec-2020 Organized
International Department of Nanotechnology, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, AP, India Online 10-Sep-2020 12-Sep-2020 onochemicalassisted synthesis of Carbon CdS nanocomposite for Electrochemical sensing Participated
International GITAM University Bengaluru Online 20-Jul-2020 22-Jul-2020 Organized
International Department of Chemistry, Gitanjali College of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, Department of Chemistry, Gitanjali College of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, 19-Dec-2019 21-Dec-2019 6.Impact of phytosynthetic nanomagnetite particles on Elusine coracana (Finger millet) hydroponic seed germination Participated
International Department of Chemistry National Institute of Technology Warangal Department of Chemistry National Institute of Technology Warangal 23-Sep-2019 25-Sep-2019 Neoteric Green Synthesis of Nano Zirconia Particles by Ultrasonic Assistance Optical Characterization and Biological Activities Participated
International University College of Science Osmania University, Hyderabad University College of Science Osmania University, Hyderabad 14-Jul-2018 16-Jul-2016 Enhanced Seed Germination using Phytosynthetic Nanosized Magnetite Participated
International Sathyabama University, Chennai , Sathyabama University, Chennai 27-Jun-2018 29-Jun-2018 Energy from Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) to Improve the Needs of Urban Population Participated k. Srinivas, Ayan Khan
International Sathyabama University, Chennai , Sathyabama University, Chennai 25-Jun-2018 27-Jun-2018 International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology for Energy Applications (EApp2016) Participated k. Srinivas, Ayan Khan
International Sathyabama University, Chennai Sathyabama University, Chennai 25-Jun-2018 27-Jun-2018 Biomass for Bioenergy and its Logistic Storage Development Participated k. Srinivas, Ayan Khan
International Palamur University Mehaboobnagar, Telangana State Palamur University Mehaboobnagar, Telangana State 07-May-2018 09-Aug-2018 Enhanced deflouradation of water using CoMgAl layered double hydroxide Participated Haseena, Mohammad Kayyum
International Osmania University University College of Science Osmania University, Hyderabad 14-Jul-2017 17-Jul-2017 Deflouridation of water using CoMgAl Layered double hydroxide Participated
International Palamur University Mehaboobnagar, Telangana State Palamur University Mehaboobnagar, Telangana State 23-Mar-2015 25-Mar-2015 Biogenic synthesis of zirconia nanoparticles Participated
International Anna University Chennai Anna University Chennai 12-Dec-2006 14-Dec-2006 TiO2mesoporous molecular sieve photocatalyst for pesticide degradation Participated
International NEERI, Nagpur NEERI, Nagpur 20-Oct-2006 22-Oct-2006 NanoCuOZnOAl2O3 composites for methanol steam reforming for fuel cell applications Participated
International JNTU, Hyderabad JNTU, Hyderabad 28-Oct-2005 28-Oct-2005 Novel single step synthesis of 9amino1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8octahydroacridine An ecofriendly catalytic Route Participated
International IICT, Hyderabad IICT, Hyderabad 16-Feb-2003 18-Feb-2003 Fuel cell grade H2 from methanol steam reforming over a CuZnZrO and CuZnZrAlO catalysts(Best poster presentation award) Participated
International JNTU, Hyderabad JNTU, Hyderabad 07-Dec-2001 10-Dec-2001 Catalysis and pollution prevention Participated
International JNTU, Hyderabad JNTU, Hyderabad 07-Dec-2001 10-Dec-2001 Catalysis for fuel cells and fuel processing Clean power in 21st Century Participated
Title of the thesis Name of the student Name of the college / university Major subject area Year of admission Type of admission Thesis specification
pyrazine compounds for treatment of infectious disease Kotni Hari Gangadhar GITAM University, Organic Synthesis 2020 Part time PhD
pyrazine compounds for treatment of infectious disease Kotni Hari Gangadhar GITAM University, Organic Synthesis 2020 Part time PhD
Nanomaterials for organic transformation and agricultural applications Mohammad Hasheena GITAM University Nanomaterials 2018 Full time PhD
Nanomaterials for defluorination of waer Md. abdul khayyum GITAM University Nanomaterials 2017 Part time PhD
Title of the thesis Name of the student Name of the college / university Major subject area Year of admission Type of admission Thesis specification
Title of the thesis Name of the student Name of the college / university Major subject area Year of admission Type of admission Thesis specification
Name of the award Awarded by Awarded year
Research Guideship Andhra University 2007
Research Associate CSIR CSIR India 2006
Won Hindustan Platinum award for best poster presentation in 16th National Symposium and 1st IndoGerman Conference on Catalysis Across disciplinary vision,, February 68, 2003 IICT Hyderabad 2003
Senior Research Fellow CSIR India 2002
Title Type Organized by Venue Start date End date Role
Advances in atmospheric physics and chemistry Faculty development program Department of Basic Sciences, Santhiram Engineering College, Nandyal Santhiram Engineering College, Nandyal 05-Oct-2020 09-Oct-2020 Participated
Attended Digital International Conference on Advances in Computational Methods 2020 Faculty development program Gujarath University, Ahmadabad Gujarath University, Ahmadabad 26-Sep-2020 27-Sep-2020 Participated
Emerging technologies and changing Scenario on Material Faculty development program Department of Basic Sciences, Santhiram Engineering College, Nandyal Online 27-Jul-2020 01-Aug-2020 Participated
Frontiers in Materials and Chemical Sciences(NSFMC 2020) Quality improvement program Centre for nano and material sciences Online 03-May-2020 05-May-2020 Participated
Productivity tools for Teaching Enhancement Quality improvement program Dhyanahita Educational Society at GITAM University Online 20-Apr-2020 03-May-2020 Participated
Strategic Advancement in multifunctional Materials Faculty development program department of Chemistry BMSIT College of Engineering and Management, Bengaluru department of Chemistry BMSIT College of Engineering and Management, Bengaluru 11-Feb-2020 15-Feb-2020 Participated
National Workshop on Teaching through gamification in classroom Quality improvement program Dept of English, GITAM School of Technology, Bengaluru GITAM University, Bengaluru, Karnataka 23-May-2019 23-Dec-2019 Participated
3.Outcome based education and learning centric approaches Faculty development program GITAM University, Bengaluru School of Technology, GITAM University Bengaluru 11-Jun-2018 13-Jun-2018 Participated
pedagological skills training programme Faculty development program GITAM University, Bengaluru School of Technology, GITAM University Bengaluru 03-Sep-2016 03-Sep-2016 Participated
4.Outcome based education and learning centric approaches Faculty development program GITAM University, Bengaluru School of Technology, GITAM University Bengaluru 13-Mar-2015 13-Mar-2015 Participated
Attended a 4week training programme on Technology Entrepreneurship Training Programme Quality improvement program MHRDCSIR and IIM Bengaluru National Chemical Laboratory Pune 01-May-2004 31-May-2004 Participated
Title Type Organized by Venue Start date End date Role
Organization name Membership category Membership type
Academy of Chemistry Teachers Life Member
Indian Science Congress Association Life Member