Faculty Profile
Ganapavarapu Veera Raghava Sarma
Professor, Chemistry, GSS, VSP
Additional roles
- Director, faculty development program - Chemistry, VSP.
Education
Ph. D.Email ID
sganapav@gitam.eduEducation
Ph. D.Education
| Degree Name | Institute & College name | Year of Graduation/Award |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | DEPARTMENT OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | 1993 |
| M.Sc. | SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY ANDHRA UNIVERSITY | 1986 |
| B.Sc. | HINDU COLLEGE NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY | 1984 |
Experience
| Designation | Organization | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | Department of Chemistry, Institute of Science, GITAM Deemed to be University, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam 530045, AP, India | 20-07-2016 | 04-11-2022 |
| Chief Superintendant of Examinations | Department of Chemistry, GITAM Institute of Science, GITAM Deemed to be University | 01-09-2021 | 31-08-2022 |
| Chief Superintendant of Examinations | Department of Chemistry GITAM Institute of Science GITAM Deemed to be University | 01-09-2021 | 31-08-2022 |
| DRC member | Department of Chemistry, Hyderabad campus, GITAM Deemed to be University, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam 530045, AP, India | 18-07-2019 | 30-04-2022 |
| DRC member | Department of Chemistry, Bengaluru campus, GITAM Deemed to be University | 01-08-2019 | 30-04-2022 |
| Head | Department of Chemistry, GITAM Institute of Science, GITAM Deemed to be University | 17-03-2021 | 14-03-2022 |
| BoS Chairperson | Department of Chemistry, GITAM Institute of Science, GITAM Deemed to be University | 17-03-2021 | 14-03-2022 |
| BoS Chairperson | Department of Chemistry, GITAM Institute of Technology, GITAM Deemed to be University | 30-04-2017 | 18-07-2019 |
| Head | Department of Chemistry, GITAM Institute of Science, GITAM Deemed to be University | 30-04-2017 | 18-07-2019 |
| Associate Professor | Department of Chemistry, Institute of Technology, GITAM Deemed to be University, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam 530045, AP, India | 10-07-2009 | 19-07-2016 |
| Associate Director | Orchid Research Labs | 06-08-2004 | 31-07-2009 |
| Sr Scientist | Aurigene Discovery Technologies founding Scientist | 01-06-2002 | 31-07-2004 |
| Sr Scientist | AVRA | 01-05-2000 | 30-04-2002 |
| Scientist | Ranbaxy Research Labs | 01-08-1998 | 31-07-2000 |
| RA | Purdue University | 01-07-1997 | 31-07-1998 |
| RA | University of Chicago | 01-08-1996 | 30-06-1997 |
| AvH Fellow | University of Freiburg | 01-07-1994 | 30-06-1996 |
| Research Associate | University of Hyderabad | 01-06-1993 | 31-05-1994 |
Awards
| Award name | Award Organization | Awarded year |
|---|---|---|
| Life Member | Indian Chemical Society | 2018 |
| Humboldt Revisit | Alexander von Humboldt Foundation- Germany | 2018 |
| Life Member | Andhra University Alumni Association | 2018 |
| Reviewer for Synthetic communications | Taylor and Francis | 2018 |
| Reviewer for Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry | Wiley | 2018 |
| Reviewer | Elsevier Journals | 2018 |
| Life Member | Indian Science Congress Association | 2017 |
| Academic Council Member, 2017-19 and 2021-22 | GITAM Deemed to be University | 2017 |
| Life Member | Association of Chemistry Teachers | 2014 |
| Editorial Board Member | IJAPBC | 2012 |
| Inventor award | Orchid Research Labs | 2007 |
| Research Associate | Purdue University-USA | 1997 |
| Research Associate | University of Chicago - USA | 1996 |
| Humboldt Fellowship | Alexander von Humboldt Foundation- Germany | 1994 |
| Life Member | Alexander von Humboldt Foundation- Germany | 1994 |
| UGS-SAP-RA | UGC | 1993 |
| Prof. B H Iyer Gold medal for the best thesis | Indian Institute of Science | 1993 |
| JRF and SRF | CSIR | 1987 |
| Distinction and first rank in M.Sc. | Andhra University | 1986 |
| Best Student award in B.Sc. | Hindu College, Nagarjuna University | 1984 |
| Best Student Prize in B.Sc. | Hindu College Nagarjuna University | 1984 |
Multi component reactions (MCR) Nano ZnO catalysed efficientsynthesis of novel thiazolidinonesInternational Journal of Applied Chemistry, Google scholar, -2019, 15, 0000
Nonenzymatic electrochemical hydrogen peroxide detection using MoS2 Interconnected porous carbon heterostructureJournal of Electroanalytical Chemistry (Elsevier), Scopus, -2018, 823, 429-36
2.Synthesis of 3ArylHeteroaryl1Methyl1HIndazoles and Evaluation of their Biological Activities,Indian Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, Google scholar, -2018, 28, 287-94
Synthesis of Highly Functionalized Piperidines byOnePot Multicomponent Reaction Using BoronTrifluoride Etheratechemical transactions, Google scholar, -2018, 7, 240
One Pot Multicomponent Synthesis of NovelThiazolopyrimidineschemical transactions, Google scholar, -2018, 7, 258-64
Synthesis of novel impurities in 2(2(4fluorophenyl)2oxo1phenylethyl)4methyl3oxoNphenylpentanamide an atorvastatin intermediateorganic communications, Scopus, -2017, 10, 314-322
Isolation and characterization of stigmasterolJournal of Natural Products, Google scholar, -2017, 10, 15
Synthesis of novel Pramipexole analogsInternational Journal of Chemical Sciences and Research, Scopus, -2016, 6, 19
Design, synthesis, and anticancer activity ofnovel arylheteroaryl chalcone derivativesHeterocyclic Communications, Web of science, -2016, 22, 1-5
In vivo effective dibenzo[b,d]furan1ylthiazoles as novel PDE4inhibitorsBioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry, Web of science, -2016, 24, 5702-5716
In vivo effective dibenzo[b,d]furan1ylthiazoles as novel PDE4inhibitorsBioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry, Web of science, -2016, 24, 5702-5716
Montmorillonite K10 catalyzed multi componentreactions (MCR) synthesis of novelthiazolidinones as anticancer agentsHeterocyclic Communications, Web of science, -2015, 21, 187-190
HPLC METHOD VALIDATION FOR 4(2,3EPOXYPROPOXY)CARBOZOLE CONTENT IN CARVEDILOLWorld Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Google scholar, -2015, 4, 2389-2401
HPLC method validation for carbazole in carvedilolworld journal of pharmaceutical research, Google scholar, -2015, 4, 2389
ring opening in epoxy carbazolesUniversal Journal of Chemistry, Google scholar, -2014, 2, 40
Bromination of aralkyl compoundsInternational Journal of Petrochemical Technology, Google scholar, -2014, 4, 1
BROMINATION OF ARALKYL COMPOUNDS USING POTASSIUM BROMATE ANDPOTASSIUM BROMIDE IN ACIDIC MEDIUMInternational Journal of Chemical & Petrochemical Technology (, Google scholar, -2014, 4, 1-4
A Formal and Simple Synthesis of an Antifungal Quinazolinone of MarineSourceNatural Products Chemistry and Research, Google scholar, -2014, 2, 1000142
Biogenic Synthesis of AGNPs Using Pomelo Fruit Characterization and AntimicrobialActivity against Gram Ve and Gram Ve BacteriaInt. J. Pharm. Sci. Rev. Res.,, Google scholar, -2013, 19, 30-35
Oxidation of aromatic aldehydes withpotassium bromatebromide reagent andan acidic catalystResearch on Chemical Intermediates, Web of science, -2013, 39, 3251-54
Biogenic synthesis AgNPsInternationalJournal of Pharma Sciences Review and research, Web of science, -2013, 19, 30
Synthetic strategies to QuinazolinesInternational Journal of advances in Pharmacy, Biology and chemistry, Google scholar, -2012, 1, 337
A simple synthesis of substituted dioxanesInternational Journal of advances in Pharmacy, Biology and chemistry, Google scholar, -2012, 1, 334
synthesis of deoxyvasicinone analogsInternational Journal of advances in Pharmacy, Biology and chemistry, Google scholar, -2012, 1, 328
synthesis of novel campholenic aldehyde analogsInternational Journal of Pharmacy and Technolgy, Google scholar, -2011, 3, 2938
Rational selection of structurally diverse natural product scaffolds with favorableADME properties for drug discoveryMolecular Diversity, Web of science, -2005, 9, 131
formal total synthesis of 2pupukeanoneIndian Journal of Chemistry, Web of science, -1999, 38B, 766-770
synthesis of chiral bicyclodienonesSynthetic communications, Web of science, -1997, 27, 601
A short vinyl radical cyclizationTetrahedron letters, Web of science, -1997, 38, 2003
synthesis of chiral tricyclo octanonesJCS Perkin Transactions, Web of science, -1997, na, 177
synthesis of chiral bicyclooctenonesJCS Perkin Transactions, Web of science, -1996, na, 1305
From Pagodanes to Nonpentagonal (Homo)DodecahedranesThe Undecacyclo[10.10.0.02,20.03,10.04,19.05,9.06,18.07,15.08,13.019,22.016,21]docosane CageAngew Chemie, Web of science, -1996, 35, 2858
Short synthetic approach towards the triindenotriphenylene (hemifullerene) systemPerkins Transactions, Web of science, -1995, 0, 2529-30
chiral synthons from carvoneIndian Journal of Chemistry, Web of science, -1994, 33, 666
A radical cyclization strategyChemical communications, Web of science, -1993, na, 285
radical annulation strategyJournal of organic chemistry, Web of science, -1993, 58, 2509
1,3dicarboxybenzannulationIndian Journal of Chemistry, Web of science, -1993, 32B, 832
Chiral Synthons from MonoterpenesSynthetic communications, Web of science, -1992, 22, 1221
Cyclopropanes via an Efficient Trig Radical Cyclisation ReactionChemical Communications, Web of science, -1990, 0, 1681
cyclopropanes via an 3 exo trig radical cyclization reactionsChemical communications, Web of science, -1990, na, 1680
A simple one pot 1,3 dicarboxy benzannulationTetrahedron letters, Web of science, -1989, 30, 3579
A simple synthesis of evodoneIndian Journal of Chemistry, Web of science, -1989, 27, 852
A radical cyclization route to andirolactoneTetrahedron letters, Web of science, -1988, 29, 6487
| Title of the project | Funded by | Duration | Sanctioned date |
|---|
| Title of the project | Funded by | Duration | Sanctioned date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrosplitting of water developing suitable catalysts. | DST SERB NPDF | 24 | 01-Jan-2017 |
| Title of the book | Book / Chapter | Name of the publisher | Subject area | Edition | Page numbers | ISBN | Published year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicinal Chemistry in Drug Discovery | Book | IGNOU | Drug Discovery | Course book | NA | 2009 |
| Board name | Journal name |
|---|---|
| Editorial Board Member | Universal Journal of Chemistry |
| Editorial Board Member | International Journal of Pharmacy, Biology and Chemistry |
| Board name | Journal name |
|---|---|
| Reviewer | Heterocyclic Communications |
| Reviewer Taylor and Francis | Synthetic Communications |
| Reviewer Elsevier | European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry |
| Reviewer Wiley Journals | Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry |
| Seminar name | Organized by | Venue | Start date | End date | Title of the paper presented | Role | Co presenter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | GITAM and ICS | GITAM, Visakhapatnam | 27-Dec-2016 | 29-Dec-2016 | A one pot multi component reactions | Participated | |
| National | Krishna University | Krishna University | 11-Sep-2014 | 12-Sep-2014 | Participated | ||
| National | Krishna University | Krishna University | 30-Jan-2011 | 31-Jan-2011 | Campholenic aldehyde as a source of Bioactive compounds | Participated |
| Seminar name | Organized by | Venue | Start date | End date | Title of the paper presented | Role | Co presenter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International | NIPERHyderabad | Hyderabad | 27-Mar-2019 | 28-Mar-2014 | Campholenic aldehyde as a source of Bioactive compounds | Participated | |
| International | GITAM and IICT | GITAM, Visakhapatnam | 20-Jul-2018 | 21-Jul-2018 | Participated | ||
| International | Krishna University and Royal Society of Chemistry | Krishna University | 06-Jul-2013 | 06-Jul-2013 | Participated | ||
| International | Srinidhi Institute of Technology and University of South Africa | Srinidhi Engg College, Hyderabad | 04-Jan-2012 | 07-Jan-2012 | Nanomedicine | Participated | |
| International | Srinidhi Institute of Technology and University of South Africa | Hyderabad | 04-Jan-2012 | 07-Jan-2012 | Nanomedicine | Participated | |
| International | Kerala University | Trivandrum | 18-Dec-2005 | 21-Dec-2005 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synthesis of Heterocyclic compounds of medicinal importance | Madhavi | GITAM | Organic Synthesis | Full time | PhD | |
| Synthesis of Heterocyclic compounds | Praveen | GIS | Organic Synthesis | Part time | PhD | |
| Synthesis of Novel Heterocyclic compounds of medicinal importance | Sekhar Roy | Vasudha Pharma | Organic Synthesis | Part time | PhD | |
| Synthesis of Heterocyclic compounds | Sarat | Pharmagel | Organic Synthesis | Part time | PhD | |
| Synthesis of Heterocyclic compounds of medicinal importance | Someswara Reddy | GIS | Organic Synthesis | Part time | PhD | |
| Synthesis of Novel Heterocyclic compounds of medicinal importance | Veera Raghava Reddy | GIS | Organic Synthesis | Part time | PhD | |
| Synthesis of novel compounds | Satish Kumar | GIS | Organic Synthesis | Part time | PhD | |
| Synthesis of Heterocyclic compounds of medicinal importance | KRK Prasad | GIS | Organic Synthesis | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synthesis of Heterocyclic compounds of medicinal importance | B. Devi | Organic Synthesis | 2014 | Full time | PhD | |
| Synthesis of Novel Heterocyclic compounds of medicinal importance | A Appala Naidu | Organic Synthesis | 2014 | Part time | PhD | |
| Synthesis of Chalcones | A Ananda Mohan | Organic Synthesis | 2014 | Part time | PhD | |
| HPLC validation of novel drugs | V L N Sagar | Drug analysis | 2012 | Part time | PhD | |
| Synthesis of Heterocyclic compounds | A.R. Robert | Organic Synthesis | 2010 | Part time | PhD |
| Name of the award | Awarded by | Awarded year |
|---|---|---|
| Fellow of SieboldCollegium Institute for Advanced Studies (SCIAS) | University of Wuerzburg Germany | 2018 |
| Humboldt revisit | AvH Foundation Germany | 2018 |
| Consultant | Tadimety Organics Pvt Ltd | 2012 |
| Inventor Award | Orchid Research Labs | 2007 |
| RA | Purdue University | 1998 |
| Research Associate | University of Chicago | 1996 |
| Alexander von Humboldt award | AvH Foundation Germany | 1994 |
| Best Ph.D. thesis | Dept of Organic Chemistry IISc | 1993 |
| CSIR | CSIR | 1987 |
| Distinction in PG | AU | 1986 |
| Best Student in Chemistry (Main) | Hindu College Nagarjuna University | 1984 |
| CMP prize | Hindu College Nagarjuna University | 1984 |
| Title | Type | Organized by | Venue | Start date | End date | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intellectual Property Rights | Faculty development program | Institution of Engineers | Sidhartha Engg College, Vijayawada | 27-Jan-2016 | 29-Jan-2016 | Participated |
| Advances in solar cells and light emitting devices | Quality improvement program | Dept of Chemistry, GIT | GIT, visakhapatnam | 27-Dec-2014 | 27-Dec-2014 | Organized |
| Surface Engineering and Nanotechnology for Advanced Materials | Faculty development program | GIT, Visakhapatnam | GITAM, Visakhapatnam | 22-Mar-2014 | 22-Mar-2014 | Participated |
| Title | Type | Organized by | Venue | Start date | End date | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of nanotechnology | Faculty development program | GIT, Visakhapatnam | GITAM, Visakhapatnam | 17-Feb-2014 | 21-Feb-2014 | Participated |
| Organization name | Membership category | Membership type |
|---|---|---|
| Association of Chemistry Teachers | Life | Member |
| Indian Chemical Society | Life | Fellow |
| Andhra University Alumni association | Life | Member |
| Indian Institute of Science Alumni association | Life | Member |
| Alexander von Humboldt foundation Germany | Life | Member |
| American Chemical Society | Individual | Member |
| Indian Science Congress | Life | Member |
| Title of the lecture | Name of the college / university | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanisms in organic reactions | BVK PG College | Visakhapatnam | 29-Jan-2019 |
| Title | Application number | Category | Submitted date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A NOVEL COMPOUND WITH ANTICANCER PROPERTIES | 201741011546 A | Indian | 30 Mar, 2017 |
| Title | Application number | Category | Submitted date |
|---|
| Title | Application number | Category | Submitted date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PYRIMIDINE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USES | US 8,828,999 B2 | US | 26 Feb, 2013 |
| HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS ASPHOSPHODIESTERASE INHIBITORS | US 8,580,795 B2 | US | 01 Jan, 2010 |
| Novel Heterocycles | AU2009208712 | European | 06 Aug, 2009 |
| Pyrimidine compouns of medicinal use | CN101965338 | European | 30 Jan, 2009 |
| PYRIMIDINE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USES | US 8,420,653 B2 | US | 13 Jan, 2009 |
| HETEROCYCLES | US 7,863,446 B2 | US | 08 Feb, 2008 |
| Heterocycles | US 7,863,446 B2 | US | 08 Feb, 2008 |
| Pyrimidine compoundws | IP257134 | Indian | 09 Mar, 2007 |
| Novel Heterocycles | AU2006335967 | European | 01 Dec, 2006 |
| Novel Heterocycles | EP1973884 | European | 01 Dec, 2006 |
| Novel Tetrahydrocarbazolone compounds | IP241330 | Indian | 05 Jul, 2005 |
| Title | Venue | Organized by | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intellectual Property Rights | GITAM | GITAM | International | 2010 |
| Academic Council Member | GITAM | GITAM | International | 2018 |