Vemanapuram, Kadapa, Y.S.R Kadapa-516005, A.P., India
itcell@yvu.edu.inTimings : Monday to Saturay - 10 AM to 5 PM
1979 at erstwhile SVU PG Center.
Upgraded as State University in 2006.
The mail goal of the Department of Chemistry is to disseminate the up-to-date chemical knowledge by utilizing the latest teaching tools to the students and nurturing them adequately in serving the society by taking up chemistry as their career. The department has established itself as a dynamic center for both education and research at the frontiers of chemical sciences. It offers PG and PhD courses covering the wide gamut of topics in chemistry and closely related areas. It also provides comprehensive research training to nurture future scientists, teachers, and technical personnel in the field. Accordingly, the department is equipped with modern infrastructural and instrumental facilities.
Department of Chemistry has six regular faculty (Professor-1 and Associate Professor-5) with high expertise in teaching & research in India and abroad. Faculty members have won recognition in the form of prestigious awards and fellowships of the various academic bodies both within and outside the country like DST-Young Scientist, Alexander von Humboldt (Germany), UGC-Raman etc. In addition, five academic consultants (contractual basis) with remarkable teaching experience were also engaged in the academic activities. One Junior Assistant, two lab assistants, two office assistants, and one store keeper are supporting the departmental activities as non-teaching staff.
The high quality advanced research pursued by the faculty members with a goal of providing possible solutions to health, energy, and environmental problems, supplement and complement the teaching and training of post-graduate and Ph.D. students. The department has made high up impact on the chemical research panorama and is widely applauded at the national and international levels. Hence, it receives large number of research grants from funding agencies like Department of Science and Technology (DST), Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), University Grants Commission (UGC), Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS), Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) etc.
M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry) program: 2 Years
The two-year M.Sc. program lays equal emphasis on Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry. The program lasting four semesters comprises 4 courses each in Organic, Inorganic, Physical and General Chemistry, 2 laboratory courses each and elective courses. Some of the unique features of the program are the core courses in Chemistry, seminar, elective courses and project work in the final semester.
Admission
Minimum Qualification: B.Sc. with a minimum of 55% marks in the aggregate of Science subjects with Chemistry as one of the subjects.
Selection: APPGCET an entrance test conducted in computer based mode for a duration of 90 minutes by the Govt. of A.P. The written test consists of objective type multiple choice questions.
The Ph.D. program (Full time & Part time) is entirely research-oriented in which a student undertakes research under the guidance of the faculty of the Department in an area chosen by him/her and approved by the University. Students admitted to the Ph.D. program are required to satisfactorily complete a course work within the first two semesters; the modules consist of core courses in research methodology and specialization course chosen on the basis of their background and the requirements of their research.
Minimum Qualification: M.Sc. OR equivalent degree with at least 55% marks.
Selection: Admission to the Ph.D. program is based on an entrance test called APRCET which includes an objective type online test and interview.
• Since from 2006 about 85 members qualified in CSIR/UGC JRF/NET exam.
• 40 members are pursued/pursuing research in reputed institutes like IIT-Madras, IIT-Bombay, IIT-Hyderabad, CSIR-CDRI Lucknow, CSIR-IICT Hyderabad, CSIR-NCL Pune, CSIR-CLRI Chennai, University of Hyderabad, Central University of Karnataka, CSIR-NEIST Jorhat, Pondicherry Central University, NISER Bhubaneswar, IISER Bhopal, and IISER Thiruvananthapuram.
• Prathibha awards – Government of Andhra Pradesh – 25.
• Total Ph Ds awarded so far: 23.
• Post Doctoral Fellows in countries like USA, France, Poland, Czech Republic, South Korea, Qatar, China: 14.
• DST – National Post Doctoral Fellows worked: 03.
• Research Associate: 02.
• DST – INSPIRE Fellows received Ph. D: 07.
• CSIR/UGC JRFs working for Ph.D: 12.
• DST – INSPIRE Fellows working for Ph.D: 07.
Collaborations
• Prof. Tian Shung Wu, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan.
• Prof. Ping Chung Kuo, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan.
• Prof. C. S. Ha, Pusan National University, South Korea.
• Prof. Yong III Lee, Changwon National University, South Korea.
• Dr. K. Madhusuana Rao, Yeungnam University, South Korea.
• Prof. Rene Wilhelm, Paderborn University, Germany.
• Prof. M. C. Kozlowski, University of Pennsylvania, USA.
• Prof. H. T. Chang, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
• Prof. S. H. Chiu, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
• Prof. Thomas Turek, Technical University of Clausthal, Germany.
• Prof. Bing Joe Hwang, National Taiwan University of Science & Technology, Taipei, Taiwan.
• Prof. S. Rajagopal, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad.
• Prof. D. B. Ramachary, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad.
• Dr. V. V. S. S. Srikanth, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad.
• Prof. A. Bindu Madhava Reddy, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad.
• Prof. A. Dinakar Rao, Center for Bioinformatics, Pondicherry Central University, Puducherry.
• Dr. Jayasree Ramkumar, BARC, Mumbai.
• Dr. S. D. Kumar, BARC, Mumbai.
• Prof. B. Ankamwar, University of Pune, Pune.
• Dr. S. M. S. Senthil Kumar, Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi.
Memorandum of Understanding
• M/s SVAK Life Sciences, Hyderabad.
• M/s Arouse Pharma Pvt Ltd., Hyderabad.
• M/s Aurobindo Pharma Ltd., Hyderabad.
• M/s Arouse Pharma Private Limited, Hyderabad.
• M/s Coromandel Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Hyderabad.
• M/s Aragen Life Sciences Pvt Ltd., Hyderabad.
• Hetero Drugs Pvt Ltd., Hyderabad.
• Solara Active Pharma Sciences Ltd, Chennai.
• Xenon Pharma Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
| Research Lab | Research Supervisor |
|---|---|
| Bioorganic Chemistry Laboratory | Prof. A.G. Damu |
| Green and Sustainable Synthetic Organic Chemistry Laboratory | Dr. N.C. Gangi Reddy |
| Polymer Biomaterial Design and Synthesis Laboratory | Dr. K.S.V. Krishna Rao |
| Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry Laboratory | Dr. P. Vasu Govardhana Reddy |
| Laboratory for Synthetic & Natural Products Chemistry | Dr. Katta Venkateswarlu |
| Nanoelectrochemistry Laboratory | Dr. L. Subramanyam Sarma |
| Generic Name of Equipment | Make & Model |
|---|---|
| Bioorganic Chemistry Laboratory | Prof. A.G. Damu |
| Table top NMR | Oxford Instruments, Pulsar |
| UV-VIS spectrophotometer | Spectrum 2060 plus, Analytical Technologies |
| FT-IR Spectrometer | Bruker-Tenson 37 |
| Electrochemical Workstation | CH Instruments |
| Dissolution Tester | LAB India |
| Polarimeter | JASCO |
| Analytical balance | Contech, Cal-234 |
| Weighing Balance | ESSAE, DS-8526 |
| Rotavapor | Heidolph, Laborota 4000 |
| Chiller | Polyscience, Recirculator |
| Vacuum pump | Heidolph, Rotavac Valve |
| Aspirator | Eyela, A 1000S |
| Sonicator | Bandelin, RK-510H |
| Magnetic stirrer | REMI, 2MLH |
| Melting point apparatus | TECHNICO |
| Deep freezer | Haier, KL 400 |
| Fuming Hood | Modern Lab Engineers |
| Hot plate | Tempo |
| Vacuum pump | REX |
| UV lamp | REMI |
| Hot Air Oven | TEMPO |
| Conductivity Meter | Delux -601 |
| Digital Potentiometer | ELICO-118 |
• Government sector– 20
• Pharma industries – 510
• Corporate colleges – 85
Prof. A. G. Damu, P.I., Project Title: “Development of novel multifunctional quinazolinone and cyanoacetamide based heterocyclics with Cholinesterase Inhibition, anti-Aβ-amyloid Aggregation, Antioxidant and Neuroprotective properties as innovative drugs for Alzheimer's disease” Period of the Project: 2018-21 (3 Years), Sponsoring Agency: SERB, DST and Total Project Outlay: Rs. 41,61,000/-.
Prof. A. G. Damu, P.I., Project Title: “Development of Novel Phytochemical Inhibitors of α- and β-Glucosidases: The Powerful Therapeutic Targets of Many Human Threatening Diseases” Period of the Project: 2012-15 (3 Years), Sponsoring Agency: DST and Total Project Outlay: Rs.12,00,000/-.
Prof. A. G. Damu, P.I., Project Title: “Search for novel class of potent and selective plant natural products-based inhibitors of Hormone Sensitive Lipase (HSL), an enzyme of potential importance in the treatment of Diabetes” Period of the Project: 2010-13 (3 Years), Sponsoring Agency: DST and Total Project Outlay: Rs.18,38,000/-.
Prof. A. G. Damu, Co-P.I., “Bio-Diesel Production from Hydrocarbon Yielding Plants”, Period of the Project: 2008 – 2010 (2 Years), Sponsoring Agency: DST and Total Project Outlay: Rs. 22,00,000/-.
Dr. N. C. Gangi Reddy, P.I., Project Title: “Design, synthesis and characterization of novel extractants for the selective extraction of heavy metals in environment” Period of the Project: 2012-15 (3 Years), Sponsoring Agency: DAE-BRNS and Total Project Outlay: Rs. 24,50,000/-.
Dr. N. C. Gangi Reddy, P.I., Project Title: “Synthesis, characterization and DNA binding and cleavage activities of novel transition metal complexes”, Period of the Project: 2010-13 (3 Years), Sponsoring Agency: CSIR and Total Project Outlay: Rs. 15,50,000/-.
Dr. N. C. Gangi Reddy, Co-P.I., Project Title: “Phytoremediation of Uranium enriched soils: A molecular, biochemical and transgenic approach” Period of the Project: 2009-12 (3 Years), Sponsoring Agency: DBT and Total Project Outlay: Rs.23,80,000/-.
Dr. N. C. Gangi Reddy, Research Investigator, Project Title: “Chemical analysis of soil and water in Rayalaseema region in the project entitled “Agri-Science Park Project” Period of the Project: 2008-13 (5 Years), Sponsoring Agency: Dept of Industries and Commerce and Total Project Outlay: Rs. 3,20,000/-.
Dr. K. S. V. Krishna Rao, P.I., Project Title: “Synthesis and characterization of biodegradable polymer based nanocarriers for controlled release applications” Period of the Project: 2010-2013 (3 Years), Sponsoring Agency: DST-FAST TRACK and Total Project Outlay: Rs. 15,30,000/-.
Dr. K. S. V. Krishna Rao, P.I., Project Title “Synthesis and characterization of stimuli-responsive interpenetrating polymer network membranes for selective separation of toxic metal ions” Period of the Project: 2011-2014 (3 Years), Sponsoring Agency: DAE-BRNS and Total Project Outlay: Rs. 28,45,750/-.
Dr. K. S. V. Krishna Rao, P.I., Project Title “Novel Duel Responsive Micro/Nano Hydrogels from Carbohydrate polymers: Synthesis, Development and in vitro Anti-cancer Drug delivery Studies” Period of the Project: 2013-2015 (2 Years), Sponsoring Agency: UGC and Total Project Outlay: Rs.7,50,000/-
Dr. K. S. V. Krishna Rao, P.I., Project Title “Design and Synthesis of IPN based Polymer Electrolyte Membranes Embedded with Nano-Additives for Fuel Cell Applications” Period of the Project: 2014-2017 (3 Years), Sponsoring Agency: ISRO and Total Project Outlay: Rs.22,75,000/-
Dr. P. Vasu Govardhana Reddy, P.I., Project Title “New chiral N-heterocyclic carbenes: Synthesis and applications in asymmetric synthesis” Period of the Project: 2016-2018 (3 Years), Sponsoring Agency: CSIR and Total Project Outlay: Rs.15,93,775/-.
Dr. P. Vasu Govardhana Reddy, P.I., Project Title “Synthesis of Bioactive Nitrogen, Oxygen and Phosphorus Heterocycles” Period of the Project: 2013-2016 (3 Years), Sponsoring Agency: DAE-BRNS and Total Project Outlay: Rs.24,34,468/-.
Dr. P. Vasu Govardhana Reddy, P.I., Project Title “New Chiral Organophosphorous Catalysts in Asymmetric Synthesis” Period of the Project: 2010-2013 (3 Years), Sponsoring Agency: DST and Total Project Outlay: Rs.15,25,000/-.
Dr. K. Venkateswarlu, P.I., Project Title “Stereoselective Synthesis of Dafachronic Acids and Cholestenoic Acids, the Potential Ligands for the DAF-12 Nuclear Receptor in Caenorhabditis elegans” Period of the Project: 2014-2018 (3.5 Years), Sponsoring Agency: CSIR and Total Project Outlay: Rs.29,40,000/-.
Dr. K. Venkateswarlu, P.I., Project Title “Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Benzofuran-2-one Derivatives” Period of the Project: 2014-2018 (3.5 Years), Sponsoring Agency: DST and Total Project Outlay: Rs. 23,00,000 /-.
Dr. L. Subramanyam Sarma, P.I., Project Title “Development of Graphene-supported Core-Shell Structured Bimetallic Nanocomposites for Fuel Cell Reactions” Period of the Project: 2013-2016 (3 Years), Sponsoring Agency: DST and Total Project Outlay: Rs.40,35,000/-.
Vemanapuram
Kadapa, Y.S.R Kadapa
Andhra Pradesh, India
Zip/Pin Code: 516005
+91 8562225419
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chemistry@yvu.edu.in
I am indebted to the faculty of the University, who inculcated scientific temper and research aptitude and I think YVU is a happening place for qualitative research.
The academic ambience and infrastructure of the University are the hallmarks, I consider myself to be lucky to be here and I foresee a bright future in pursuit of Science.
Yogi Vemana University is certainly a hub for meaningful research activities. Research in social sciences here bears contemporary relevance and addresses societal problems.
Yogi Vemana University installed faith in me to explore new avenues in liberal arts which mates us more humane and civilized.
