Pankaj Kharabe | Instrumental techniques development | Best Researcher Award

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Pankaj Kharabe | Instrumental techniques development | Best Researcher Award

Dr Pankaj Kharabe UltraChrom Innovatives Pvt. Ltd, India 

He holds a Ph.D. in Drug Discovery and Development from the University of Sunderland, UK, where his thesis, conducted under the supervision of Dr. J. W. Lough, focused on selective chromatographic approaches towards isolating medicinal plant constituents. With expertise as a Separation Scientist at Stiefel Laboratories-Glaxo Smith Kline Pharma in the UK, he has extensive experience in natural products analysis and research, particularly in screening chiral compounds. Utilizing various techniques such as RP-HPLC, HILIC, IEC, and SFC, he has successfully screened 28 new plant metabolites including polyphenolic acids, flavonoids, phytoamines, and phytosterols. His research contributions in drug discovery and natural product analysis highlight his proficiency in chromatographic techniques and his dedication to advancing pharmaceutical science.

Education:

He earned his Ph.D. in Drug Discovery and Development from the University of Sunderland, UK, under the supervision of Dr. J. W. Lough, focusing on selective chromatographic approaches towards isolating medicinal plant constituents. Prior to his Ph.D., he pursued an M.Res at Northumbria University in Newcastle, UK, from 2004 to 2005, in Biotechnology and Pharmacology. Under the guidance of Dr. Chris Baldwin, he investigated morphine tolerance and dependence on immune cell lines, utilizing techniques such as tissue culture and the development of immune cells, including EBV-937 and HP 9002. He also holds an MSc in STEM Cells, where he gained proficiency in ELISA technique, PCR techniques, and Gel Electrophoresis. His academic journey began with a B. Pharm from Government College of Pharmacy, Amravati University, India, where he laid the foundation for his pharmaceutical career. Throughout his education and research experiences, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing knowledge in drug discovery, biotechnology, and pharmacology.

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Experience:

He has held various teaching and academic positions across prestigious institutions, showcasing his expertise and dedication to education. As a Lecturer at the Foundation Campus of Cambridge University from 2011 to 2013, he taught students from diverse backgrounds, including those from China, Malaysia, Singapore, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Ukraine, Romania, Hong Kong, Nigeria, Kuwait, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Prior to this, he served as a Lecturer at the University of Sunderland, where he taught MS students about drug discovery, drug development, and separation sciences, and also served as a Faculty Dean in the QA Department at Agnihotri College of Pharmacy, India, from 2009 to 2011. He began his academic career as a Lecturer at Government College of Pharmacy, Amravati, India, from 2000 to 2004. In addition to his teaching roles, he has also worked as a Separation Scientist at Stiefel Laboratories-Glaxo Smith Kline Pharma, UK, where he gained extensive experience in natural products analysis and research, particularly in screening chiral compounds using advanced chromatographic techniques. His contributions to academia and pharmaceutical science underscore his commitment to advancing education and research in these fields.

Publications:

  1. Reverse phase, ion exchange, HILIC and mix-mode chromatography for the determination of metformin and evogliptin in human plasma and pharmaceutical formulations Published By : 2024

  2. Strong cation exchange chromatography; A new option for concurrent quantification of saxagliptin and metformin Published By : 2024

Venkateswara Rao Anna | Chemistry

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Venkateswara Rao Anna – Leading Researcher in Chemistry

Assist Prof Dr Venkateswara Rao Anna, a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, Academician/Research Scholar K L University, India. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to Chemistry into Social Media and Digital Marketing applications.

Education:

He earned his Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya, completing the program from 2007 to 2012 and receiving the award in September 2012. His research and academic journey reflect his dedication to the field. Prior to his doctoral studies, he achieved a Master’s degree in Chemistry with a specialization in Physical Chemistry from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, A.P in 2004, demonstrating his strong academic foundation. His undergraduate studies include a Bachelor’s degree in Science (PCM) from Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, A.P in 2002, where he excelled with a remarkable score of 83.81. Additionally, he successfully completed his Intermediate education in 1999 and 10th Class in 1997 from the Board of Intermediate Education and the Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh, respectively. His educational background showcases a progressive journey marked by scholarly achievements and a solid grounding in chemistry.

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Position of Responsibilities:

He commenced his professional journey as a Lecturer for postgraduate students at Rajah R.S.R.K. R.R. College, Bobbili, from July 1, 2004, to March 16, 2007. Transitioning to a role at North-Eastern Hill University, he served as a Senior Technical Officer from July 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012, contributing his expertise to technical responsibilities. Since December 10, 2012, he has been an integral part of Koneru Lakshmaiah University (KLU), holding the position of Assistant Professor. With a total teaching experience of 13 years and 9 months, including 1 year and 1 month of technical expertise, he has demonstrated a commitment to education and technical roles throughout his professional tenure. His roles encompass a diverse range of responsibilities, reflecting his dedication to both academic and technical aspects in the field.

Administrative Positions Held at KLU:

  • Head of the Department-Chemistry (06-12-2022-Till date)
  • BOS Chairman-Chemistry(06-12-2022-Till date)
  • Deputy HOD-Chemistry (01-08-2022 – 05-12-2022)
  • BOS-Member(1st September 2016-05-12-2022)
  • Professor In charge-Academics (1st September 2016-05-12-2022)
  • Committee Member-Central Library (1st July 2013-31st September 2017)
  • Internal Quality Assurance Data For Research (Department level)
  • Course Coordinator (1st July 2015 -Till date)
  • Program Coordinator-M.Sc Chemistry (1st August 2020 onwards-05-12-2022)
  • Ethics Committee Member (College of Pharmacy, KLEF)(1St September’2023 Onwards)
  • Ethics Committee Member-KLEF

Memberships in Professional Bodies:

  • Life Member, Association of Chemistry teachers(ACT) (Life member-LM1575)
  • Life Member, Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) (LM- L23985)

Books/Book Chapters Published:

  1. A book chapter published entitled ”CURRENT TOPICS ON CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY” B P International with ISBN: 978-93-5547-622-7 .
  2. A Book Published entitled ”SYNTHESIS  AND CHARACTERIZATION OF POTENTIAL IMPURITIES OF DOLUTEGRAVIR, AN ANTI-RETROVIRAL DRUG” Well-tech-international-publication-house with ISBN: 978-81-965459-7-0

Seminars/Conference Attended:

  1. Participated in two day national conference on “National Conference on New Challenges of Chemistry in Biomedical Research” on 8-9th January 2016 held at Department of Chemistry, K L University, Vaddeswaram.
  2. Participated in two day national conference on “Green Methodologies for Sustainable Future (GMSF-2015)” on 13-14th March 2015 held at Department of Chemistry, K L University, Vaddeswaram.
  3. Participated in one day work shop on “Recent Trends in Fuel Cell Technologies” conducted at K L University, Vaddeswaram on 26-09-2014.
  4. Participated in “Second National Conference on Advanced Functional Materials and Applications (NCAMA-2013)” during 22-23 March 2013 at Department of Chemistry, Kalasalingam University, Tamilanadu.
  5. “Novel Chelating Platinum Group Metal Complexes bearing Pyrimidyl-Methyl Imidazolyl [C, N] and Pyrimidyl-Methyl Imidazolyl Thione [N, S] dentate ligands: Syntheses, Spectral and Structural Characterization” International symposium “3rd Asian Conference on Coordination Chemistry (ACCC-3)” on October 17th to 20th, 2011 held at India.

Technical Skills:

  • Handling of scientific instruments like Single Crystal X-ray Diffractometer, Infrared Spectrophotometer, Microwave Synthesizer, UV-spectrophotometer etc.,
  • Analysis of spectroscopic data like NMR, IR and X-ray Crystal data.
  • Identification and characterization of compounds by using spectroscopic methods
  • Using Literature search engines like Science finder, Scopus and PubMed.
  • Extensive knowledge of using softwares related to chemistry like Chem Draw, Chem Sketch, Origin.
  • Handling of Single Crystal X-ray Diffractometer and the programmes/softwares related to X-Ray Crystallography like WINGX,SHELXTL-92 and 97,SIR-92,ORTEP-3,POV-Ray etc.,

📚 Publications:

  1. “Development of stability-indicating HPLC method for quantification of pharmacopeia impurities of Zuclopenthixol and characterization of its stress degradation products by LCMS/MS” Sesharamsingh, B, ;Kumar, J. Suresh,Viswanath, IVK, Rao, GSRao, Anna, VR* (Anna, Venkateswara Rao). Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 9, Article number: 101 (2023)
  2. “Microwave-Assisted Triflic Anhydride Mediated Mild and Efficient Method for the Synthesis of Novel Enamine Functionalized Benzothiophene Derivatives and Their Anticancer Activity” Pommidi Anil, Srinivas Endoori, Munugala Chandrakanth, Thirumala Prasad Kota, Venkateswara Rao Anna, and Somarapu Vijaya Laxmi,* Russian Journal of Bioorganic Chemistry 49 (5)(2003), 1-9. (Scopus-WOS)-Q4-1.09.
  3. Development of a stability-indicating HPLC method for Lasmiditan and its process related impurities with characterization of degradation products by LC-MS/MS. Cherukula Srinivasa Reddy, Chilakabattina Naga Narasimha Babu,agya Kumar Tatavarti, Nalleboyina Vijaya,Venkateswara Rao Anna* Journal of Chemical  17:1 (2023) 79-92. (Scopus-WOS)-Q3-1.46.
  4. “Computational exploration of Cu(II)‑en chelate‑catalyzed hydrolysis of O‑isopropyl methylphosphonofluoridate” Md Abdul Shafeeuulla Khan · Nellore Bhanuchander · Jaggavarapu Satyanarayana Reddy,Venkateswaara Rao Anna · Bishwajit Ganguly. Journal of Molecular Modelling (2023) 29:11. (Scopus-WOS)-Q3:IF:2.2“One-pot multicomponent domino synthesis of highly functionalized dibenzo[b,d]furans” Satyanaraya Reddy Jaggavarapu, Swadhapriya Bhukta, Rana Chatterjee, Venkateswara Rao Anna*, Rambabu Dandela* Tetrahedron Letters 123(2023)154547. (Scopus-WOS)-Q2:IF:2.032
  5. “One-pot multicomponent domino synthesis of highly functionalized dibenzo[b,d]furans” Satyanaraya Reddy Jaggavarapu, Swadhapriya Bhukta, Rana Chatterjee, Venkateswara Rao Anna*, Rambabu Dandela* Tetrahedron Letters 123(2023)154547. (Scopus-WOS)-Q2:IF:2.032
  6. “Synthesis of 2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-one derivatives as potential inhibitors of TNF-α”  Dhananjaya, Rapolu Venkateshwarlu, M.V. Madhubabu, Akula Raghunadh, V. Narayana Murthy, S. Pulla Reddy, Venkateswara Rao Anna,*, Ravikumar Kapavarapu , Manojit Pal,* Journal of Molecular Structure 1287 (2023) 135668. (Scopus-WOS)-Q2:IF:3.841
  7. “Some New 1,2,4-triazole Derivatives Bearing the Pyrimidine Moiety as Potential Antimycobacterial Agents: Synthesis and Docking Analysis” Ganji Sreekanth Reddy Anna Venkateswara Rao, Mukkanti Siva Naga Anjaneya Prasad, Ivaturi Venkata Kasi Viswanath,* and Eppakayala Laxminarayana. Letters in Drug Design & Discovery, 20(2023), 1664-1674. (Scopus-WOS)-Q3:IF:1.099
  8. “Unexpected Formation of Indolylmethylene Bis-Meldrum’s Acid
    Derivatives under Green Conditions” Hari Krishna Reddy and A. Venkateswara Rao. Russian Journal of Organic Chemistry, 58(9)(2022) 1348-1353.(Scopus-WOS)-Q4:IF:0.779
  9. “Synthesis, Characterization, and Anticancer Activity of Novel Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine Linked 1,2,3-Triazole Derivatives”. Srinivas Endoori, Venkateswara Rao anna,*, Kali Charan Gulipallia, Srinu Bodige,Anil Kumar Pommidi, Sri Ramakrishna Surapureddi, and Nareshvarma Seelam,**Russian Journal of General Chemistry, 92(9)(2022) 1775–1784.(Scopus-WOS)-Q3:IF:0.697
  10. “Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of Fluoroquinolones Linked to 4-Thiazolidinone Moieties as Potent Antimicrobial Agents”: Docking Analysis. Ganji Sreekanth Reddy*, Anna Venkateswara Rao, Masula Keshavulu,I. V. Kasi Viswanathand Eppakayala Laxminarayana. Russian Journal of General Chemistry, 92(9)(2022) 1749–1760. .(Scopus-WOS)-Q3: IF:0.697Â