Department Of Chemistry

Overview

Dr. Prashanth G.K.
Associate Professor & HOD

The Department of Chemistry at Sir MVIT has been an integral part of the institution since its inception in 1986. Over the years, it has established a strong foundation in academics and research, continually enhancing its expertise and capabilities in both areas.

The department consistently achieves excellent results in VTU, Belagavi's examinations. Recognized as an R & D Centre by VTU, the department fosters collaborative and interdisciplinary research, supported by state-of-the-art facilities. Faculty members actively contribute to academia, publishing high-impact research articles in renowned journals such as Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, and Taylor & Francis.

With a distinguished reputation in teaching and research, the department boasts a team of highly qualified faculty members who have authored books and are well-regarded for their academic excellence and dedication.

Program Offered

Ph.D. (Chemistry) under Research Centre affiliated by VTU.

Vision, Mission and Program Details

Vision

To impart quality education to students with basic knowledge of fundamentals and a strong foundation in science to mould them into competent professionals.

Mission

To provide information to students that builds within them a strong foundation in the basic science principles for technologies to develop problem-solving abilities and analytical skills.
To impart quality education to the students to meet the needs of society with ethics. The Department is well equipped for teaching and offers good practical training in Engineering Chemistry to meet the academic requirements of VTU.

Program Outcomes

PO1 Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering
PO2 Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
PO3 Design/ Development of Solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal and environmental
PO4 Conduct investigations of complex problems using research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
PO5 Modern Tool Usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an under- standing of the limitations.
PO6 The Engineer and Society: Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice.
PO7 Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.
PO8 Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.
PO9 Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings.
PO10 Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations and give and receive clear instructions.
PO11 Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles and apply these to owners own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
PO12 Life-long Learning: Recognize the need for and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological

Program Educational Outcomes (PEO)

Students Pursue Profession in Chemical Sciences.
Students will work in diversified areas.
Students pursue education and focus on research activities.

Faculty and Staff

Faculty Members

Sl. No.	Name	Qualification	Designation
1	Dr. G. K. Prashanth	M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.	Associate Professor & HoD
3	Mr. H. M. Sathyananda	M.Sc., M.Phil.	Asst. Professor
4	Ms. D. Kavya	M.Sc.	Asst. Professor
5	Dr. Ashly P.C.	M.Sc., Ph. D.	Asst. Professor
6	Dr. Cindrella Nishmitha Gonsalves	M.Sc., Ph.D.	Asst. Professor
7	Dr. Swarna Prava Mantri	M.Sc., Ph.D.	Asst. Professor
8	Dr. Sashikanth R. Pujar	M.Sc., Ph.D.	Asst. Professor
9	Dr. Manjuladevi M	BA., MA.	Asst. Professor

Staff Members

Sl. No.	Name	Qualification	Designation
1	Mr. Puneeth Kumar	B.Sc.	Instructor
2	Mr. Sanjaya C.N.	B.Sc.	Instructor
3	Mr. K. Ramesh Kumar	Attender	S.S.L.c

Infrastructure

Academic (Class rooms, Laboratories, Seminar Hall etc.)

Chemistry Lab

Research (research labs and facilities)

Chemistry R & D Lab

Facilities Available

Research & Development

Publications

Journal Publications

Publication Citation	Impact Factor / Quartile
Prashanth, G. K., A. S. Giresha, Srilatha Rao, H. S. Lalithamba, N. P. Bhagya, Arathi A., S. R. Yashodha, and H. S. Yogananda. “Eco-Friendly Fabrication of Mg₀.₅Zn₀.₅Fe₂O₄ Nanoparticles via Annona squamosa-Mediated Solution Combustion for Corrosion and Biomedical Applications.” Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly. Accepted for publication, 2026.	IF: 1.5 / Q2
Smithshree, Arathi, Srilatha Rao, and G. K. Prashanth. “Integrating Corrosion Inhibition Studies with Heavy Metal Ion Detection Using Cholesteryl Hemisuccinate.” Inorganic Chemistry Communications. Accepted for publication, 2026.	IF: 5.4 / Q1
Suneetha Rani, N., Srilatha Rao, S. Hari Krishna, A. Arathi, Narasimha Raghavendra, and G. K. Prashanth. "Effect of Beryl on the corrosion behaviour of aluminium-based composites in 0.1 M NaCl medium: an electrochemical, surface and theoretical studies." International Journal of Cast Metals Research (2026): 1-14.	IF: 1.1 / Q2

GK, Prashanth, Srilatha Rao, A. S. Giresha, H. S. Lalithamba, Ravindra K. N, N. P. Bhagya, Smitha Shree S, A. Arathi, and C. Shivakumara. "Eco-conscious fabrication and structural insights of BaTiO3 nanoparticles: applications in antioxidant and anti-oncogenic therapies, agriculture, environmental remediation, anti-corrosion, and energy technologies." Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly (2026): 1-21.	IF: 1.5 / Q2
Smitha Shree, S., T. Mahantesh, Srilatha Rao, A. Shailesh Rao, A. Arathi, G. K. Prashanth, and K. Asha. "Corrosion Resistance Investigation on Laser-Sintered Maraging Steel (18Ni300): An Evaluation of Hardness and Electrochemical Studies." Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance (2026): 1-17.	IF: 2.6 /Q 2
Dileep, M.S., Yashwanth, H.J., Naik, M.M., Prashanth, G.K., Kumar, H.M., Divyashree, M.S. and Chethan, P.B., 2026. Nonlinear optical performance of Sr^2⁺-doped bisthiourea–urea crystals via controlled gamma irradiation. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 37(6), p.432.	IF: 3.2/Q2
Shree, S. Smitha, Srilatha Rao, L. Avinash, Narasimha Raghavendra, and G. K. Prashanth. "Functional role of BMPT (1-butyl-4-methylpyridinium tetrafluoroborate) as a corrosion inhibitor for mild steel." Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly (2026): 1-22.	IF: 1.7 / Q1
Swamy, M. Mahadeva, K. S. Shruthi, A. S. Sowmyashree, G. K. Prashanth, N. D. Rekha, and D. Kathyayani. "Root-driven gold: characterisations and biological activities of nanoparticles synthesised using medicinal plant extracts." Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society (2026): 1-9.	IF: 2.1 / Q2
Raj, P., Gadewar, M.M., Krishna, P.G., Paramanick, D., Rao, S., Shankaraiah, L.H. and Bhagya, N.P., 2026. Enhanced targeted delivery of cisplatin via folate and boron-modified magnetic nanoparticles: A promising approach for cervical cancer treatment. Next Nanotechnology, 9, p.100352.	WoS/Q4
Roopashree, B. N., K. Gurushantha, L. Renuka, Nagaraju Kottam, P. C. Ashly, and B. S. Surendra. "Synthesis and characterization of BiFeO3/g-C3N5 composite with enhanced visible-light photocatalytic activity and electrochemical performance." Ionics (2026): 1-28.	IF: 2.6 / Q2
Prashanth, G. K., A. S. Giresha, Srilatha Rao, H. S. Lalithamba, Kiran M. Naik, N. P. Bhagya, and Vinita Chaturvedi. "Sustainable Zr-doped-ZnO nanoparticles fabricated using Bryophyllum pinnatum leaf extract: structural, antitubercular, and enzyme inhibition studies." Inorganic Chemistry Communications (2025): 115472.	IF: 5.4 / Q1
Roopashree, B. N., K. Gurushantha, P. C. Ashly, Nagaraju Kottam, S. Meena, G. K. Raghu, and Kalathiparambil Rajendra Pai Sunajadevi. "Fabrication of LaCoO3/g-C3N5 Z-scheme photo catalyst for Allura Red dye degradation, ascorbic acid sensing and hydrogen evolution studies." Next Materials 11 (2026): 101775.	Q1
Arathi, A., Rao, S., Aravinda, T., Behera, P.K., Raghavendra, N., Prashanth, G.K. and Achalkumar, A.S., 2025. Insight into the efficacy of PBI-NO10 molecule on mild steel in acidic media: an electrochemical, surface and computational investigations. Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, pp.1-28.	IF: 1.5 / Q2
Nagesh, Roopashree Bangalore, Gurushantha Kariyanna, Nagaraju Kottam, Ashly Panichithadathil Chandran, Meena Subramaniam, Keshavamurthy Kempaiah, Raghu Gunigollahalli Kempegowda, and Atthasit Tawai. "S-Scheme ZnO/g-C3N5 Visible Light Active Photocatalyst for Rhodamine B Dye Degradation and Hg Sensing Applications." Applied Science and Engineering Progress 18, no. 4 (2025): 7783-7783.	Q2
Prashanth, G.K., Lalithamba, H.S., Rao, S., Rashmi, K.V., Bhagya, N.P., Dileep, M.S., Gadewar, M. and Akolkar, H.N., 2025. Powering the future: advances and applications of microbial fuel cell-based biosensors. 3 Biotech, 15(11), pp.1-25.	IF: 2.9 / Q1
Arun, S.B., Yatish, K.V., Tigari, G., Prashanth, G.K., Lalithamba, H.S. and Pramoda, K., 2025. Bio-based plant-extract facilitated MgO nanocatalyst for the transformation of agriculture waste derived-feedstock into biodiesel and as nano-additive in diesel engine. Renewable Energy, p.124218.	IF: 9.1 / Q1
Yogananda, H. S., S. R. Yashodha, Akshay Arjun, R. B. Basavaraj, N. P. Bhagya, G. K. Prashanth, H. S. Lalithamba, C. R. Ravikumar, and P. K. Sharanya. "Development of Multifunctional Red-Emitting Eu3+ activated BaMoO4 Nanophosphors for Dual-Mode Applications in Electrochemical sensing and Latent Fingerprint Visualization." Materials Research Bulletin (2025): 113831.	IF: 5.7 / Q1
Gadewar, M., Prashanth, G.K., Rao, S., Lalithamba, H.S., Bhagya, N.P. and Rashmi, K.V., 2025. Assessment of Dillenia indica L’s potential: anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant, and anti-hyperlipidemic effects in streptozocin-induced diabetic rats. 3 Biotech, 15(11), p.397.	IF: 2.9 / Q1
Lalithamba, H.S., Siddekha, A., Ramya, M., Prashanth, G.K. and Nagendra, G., 2025. A Brief Review on the Synthetic Methodologies of Potent Ureas and Ureidopeptides. Russian Journal of Applied Chemistry, 98(7), pp.337-359.	IF: 0.6 / Q1
Prashanth, G.K., Lalithamba, H.S., Rao, S., Bhagya, N.P., Rashmi, K.V. and Akolkar, H.N., 2025. Phytonano synthesis of MgO nanoparticles using aqueous leaf extract of Hibiscus rosa sinensis: comprehensive characterization and assessment of their antibacterial and anti-oncogenic activities. BULGARIAN CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS, p.331.	Q4
Varun, NJ Sai, N. Sai Aishwarya Reddy, S. Pradeepa, HS Lalithamba2 Srilatha Rao, and G. K. Prashanth. "Eco-engineered ZnO nanoparticles via Convolvulus prostratus with Al-and Zr-doping: structural, mechanical, and antifungal enhancement for sustainable construction applications." BULGARIAN CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS: 282.	Q4
Triveni, B.V., Lalithamba, H.S. and Prashanth, G.K., 2025. Green synthesis of graphitic nanofillers and analysis of 3D-printed graphitic nanofiller-reinforced PLA nanocomposites by impedance spectroscopy. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 36(31), pp.1-18.	IF: 2.8 / Q4
Swamy, M. Mahadeva, G. K. Prashanth, C. D. Shilpa, A. S. Sowmyashree, Mallikarjun Chougala, K. Gurushantha, Mohan Kumar et al. "Eco-Friendly Synthesis of CuO Nanoparticles Using Plant Extract: Structural, Functional, and Graph Theory-Based Analysis for Advanced Applications." Chemistry Africa (2025): 1-15.	IF: 2.2 / Q3
Bhagya, N. P., Srilatha Rao, G. K. Prashanth, H. S. Yogananda, H. S. Lalithamba, S. R. Yashodha, S. Smitha Shree, A. Arathi, and HM Manjunatha Swamy. "SrMoO₄ nanostructures via solution combustion: A comprehensive study on crystal structure, corrosion inhibition, and anticancer potential." Inorganic Chemistry Communications (2025): 115153.	IF: 5.4 / Q1
Chandran, Ashly P., Sundar Pavan, and Soumi Mondal. "In Situ metal exsolution induced structural transformation enhances activity of the Pd–Sn catalyst for electrocatalytic ethanol oxidation." Sustainable Energy & Fuels 9, no. 9 (2025): 2491-2499.	IF: 4.6 / Q1
Prashanth, G. K., Srilatha Rao, H. S. Lalithamba, N. P. Bhagya, M. Mahadeva Swamy, S. R. Yashodha, and H. S. Yogananda. "Smart nanomaterials for semiconductor applications: Recent advances in energy storage and biosensing technologies." Next Materials 9 (2025): 100964.	Q1
Chandran, Ashly P., Soumi Mondal, Devender Goud, Debabrata Bagchi, Ashutosh Kumar Singh, Mohd Riyaz, Nilutpal Dutta, and Sebastian C. Peter. "In Situ Metal Vacancy Filling in Stable Pd‐Sn Intermetallic Catalyst for Enhanced C C Bond Cleavage in Ethanol Oxidation." Advanced Materials 37, no. 6 (2025): 2415362.	IF: 27.4 / Q1
Kodange, Shwetha, Srilatha Rao, Prashanth Gopala Krishna, Mahesh Padaki, Sk Safikul Islam, and Suryasarathi Bose. "Incapacitating the challenges of dye removal using polysulfone composite membrane with improved permeability and antifouling study." Polymer Bulletin (2025): 1-27.	IF: 4.0/Q1
Akolkar H. N., Pawar G. B., Raut D. N., Prashanth G. K., Lalithamba H. S., Rao S., and Darekar N. R. "Eco-Friendly Fabrication of Silver Nanoparticles Using Syzygium stocksii Leaf Extract: Physicochemical Characterization and Evaluation of Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities. Russ J Gen Chem 95, 1699–1707 (2025).	IF: 0.9 / Q3
Bhagya, N. P., A. S. Giresha, Srilatha Rao, G. K. Prashanth, H. S. Lalithamba, A. S. Sowmyashree, K. N. Ravindra, and Mohammed Aman. "Eco-friendly Fabrication of SrO Nanoparticles via Pongamia pinnata Extract: Structural, Electrochemical, and Multifunctional Biological Assessments." Ceramics International (2025).	IF: 5.8 / Q1
Deepti, S., A. Bhavana, A. Inchana, K. V. Rashmi, H. S. Lalithamba, S. M. Vidya, B. K. Manjunatha, Srilatha Rao, and G. K. Prashanth. "Eco-friendly fabrication of zirconium-and neodymium-doped NiO nanoparticles using Zephyranthes citrina bulb extract: structural, optical, biomedical, and agronomic assessments." Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society (2025): 1-18.	IF: 2.1 / Q2
Prashanth, G. K., A. S. Giresha, H. S. Lalithamba, Mohammed Aman, Srilatha Rao, K. N. Ravindra, Manoj Gadewar, N. P. Bhagya, M. Mahadeva Swamy, and Vinita Chaturvedi. "Sustainable bio-fabrication of Ni/Mn co-doped ZnO nanoparticles using Simarouba glauca leaf extract: Evaluation of non-cytotoxic, anti-carcinogenic, anti-tubercular, anti-bacterial properties, anti-oxidant and hyaluronidase inhibition activities." Inorganic Chemistry Communications 171 (2025): 113592.	IF: 5.4 / Q1
Subramaniyam, Smitha Shree, Srilatha Rao, Gururaj Kudur Jayaprakash, and Prashanth Gopala Krishna. "An insight into DFT and corrosion inhibition studies–a case of 1-ethyl-3-methyl-imidazolium tri fluro-methane sulphonate as an excellent inhibitor in acid medium." Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly (2025): 1-20.	IF: 1.5 / Q2
Prashanth, G. K., H. S. Lalithamba, Srilatha Rao, K. V. Rashmi, N. P. Bhagya, M. S. Dileep, Manoj Gadewar, and Mithun Kumar Ghosh. "Green synthesized Pt-based nanoparticles redefining biomedical frontiers: A brief review." Next Materials 8 (2025): 100613.	Q1
N.P. Bhagya, A.S. Giresha, Srilatha Rao, G.K. Prashanth, H.S. Lalithamba, A.S. Sowmyashree, K.N. Ravindra, Mohammed Aman, Eco-friendly Fabrication of SrO Nanoparticles via Pongamia pinnata Extract: Structural, Electrochemical, and Multifunctional Biological Assessments, Ceramics International (2025),	IF: 5.1 / Q1
Akolkar H. N., Pawar G. B., Raut D. N., Prashanth G. K., Lalithamba H. S., Rao S., and Darekar N. R. "Eco-friendly Fabrication of Silver Nanoparticles Using Syzygium stocksii Leaf Extract: Structural Characterization, and Evaluation of Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities." Russian Journal of Applied Chemistry, accepted (2025).	IF: 0.9 / Q3
Prashanth, G. K., A. S. Giresha, H. S. Lalithamba, Mohammed Aman, Srilatha Rao, K. N. Ravindra, Manoj Gadewar, N. P. Bhagya, M. Mahadeva Swamy, and Vinita Chaturvedi. "Sustainable bio-fabrication of Ni/Mn co-doped ZnO nanoparticles using Simarouba glauca leaf extract: Evaluation of non-cytotoxic, anti-carcinogenic, anti-tubercular, anti-bacterial properties, anti-oxidant and hyaluronidase inhibition activities." Inorganic Chemistry Communications 171 (2025): 113592.	IF: 4.4 / Q1
Lalithamba, H. S., G. K. Prashanth, H. K. E. Latha, Aisha Siddekha, and G. Nagendra. "Cerium oxide nanoparticles: sustainable synthesis and diverse applications in electrical properties, catalysis and biomedicine." Chemical Papers 79, no. 1 (2025): 193-209.	IF: 2.1 / Q2
Shree S, Smitha, Srilatha Rao, A. S. Sowmyashree, G. K. Prashanth, Vidhyashree Kumbla, and T. Aravinda. "Inhibitory effects of 1-butylpyridin-1-ium bromide in 0.1 M sulphamic acid for mild steel." Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly 64, no. 1 (2025): 176-186.	IF: 1.4 / Q2
Subramaniyam, Smitha Shree, Srilatha Rao, Padmalatha Rao, Mouhamadou Sali, Prashanth Gopala Krishna, and K. Asha. "An overview of corrosion and its control by the surfactants: a mini-review." Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly (2025): 1-31.	IF: 1.4 / Q2
Bhagya, N. P., Srilatha Rao, G. K. Prashanth, A. S. Sowmyashree, H. S. Lalithamba, S. R. Yashodha, and Manoj Gadewar. "Exploring the multifaceted potential of ZrO₂ nanoparticles: sustainable synthesis, anticancer properties, and electrochemical insight." Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society (2025): 1-13.	IF: 1.8 / Q2
Swamy, M. Mahadeva, Srilatha Rao, B. Prashanth, Shilpa Patil, G. K. Prashanth, Mouhamadou Sali, A. S. Sowmyashree, H. S. Lalithamba, and Hemantkumar N. Akolkar. "Optimizing Parthenium waste: biomass-derived carbon adsorbents for adsorbing Amido Black 10B dye analyzed through graph theory for stability and reactivity." Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery (2025): 1-17.	IF: 3.5 / Q2
Swamy, M. Mahadeva, A. S. Giresha, Srilatha Rao, G. K. Prashanth, Mohammed Aman, K. N. Ravindra, S. Smitha Shree, Mallikarjuna B. Chougala, H. S. Lalithamba, and Hemant Kumar N. Akolkar. "Eco-friendly development of Leucas aspera-derived MoO₃ nanoparticles: corrosion studies and multifunctional applications in medicine, agriculture, and industry." Applied Physics A 131, no. 1 (2025): 1-21.	IF: 2.5 / Q2
Dileep, M. S., G. K. Prashanth, H. J. Yashwanth, Madhukara Naik, M. R. Jagadeesh, Srilatha Rao, Manoj Gadewar, H. S. Lalithamba, and N. P. Bhagya. "Structural, dielectric and LDT response of Sr²⁺ ions codoped bisthiourea-urea mixed crystals upon gamma irradiation." Journal of Molecular Structure 1324 (2025): 140825.	IF: 4 / Q1
Lalithamba H. S., Nagaraja A. D., Siddekha A., Prashanth G. K., and Nagendra G. "Green Synthesis of V₂O₅ Nanoparticles: Anticancer, Antioxidant Activity, Application in Biodiesel Production and Amino Acid Derived Thioacids." Results in Chemistry (2025): 102260.	IF: 2.5 / Q2
Chandran, A.P., Pavan, S. and Mondal, S., 2025. In Situ metal exsolution induced structural transformation enhances activity of the Pd–Sn catalyst for electrocatalytic ethanol oxidation. Sustainable Energy & Fuels.	IF: 5.0 / Q1
Chandran, A.P., Mondal, S., Goud, D., Bagchi, D., Singh, A.K., Riyaz, M., Dutta, N. and Peter, S.C., 2025. In Situ Metal Vacancy Filling in Stable Pd‐Sn Intermetallic Catalyst for Enhanced C-C Bond Cleavage in Ethanol Oxidation. Advanced Materials, 37(6), p.2415362.	IF: 27.4/Q1
Prashanth, G. K., M. S. Dileep, Manoj Gadewar, Mithun Kumar Ghosh, Srilatha Rao, A. S. Giresha, P. A. Prashanth, M. Mahadeva Swamy, K. V. Yatish, and M. Mutthuraju. "Zinc oxide nanostructures: illuminating the potential in biomedical applications: a brief overview." BioNanoScience 14, no. 2 (2024): 1876-1896.	IF: 3 / Q2
G. K. Prashanth, Gadewar, Manoj, M. Ravindra Babu, M. S. Dileep, P. A. Prashanth, Srilatha Rao, M. Mahadevaswamy et al. "Unlocking nature's potential: Green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles and their multifaceted applications–A concise overview." Journal of Saudi Chemical Society 28, no. 1 (2024): 101774.	IF: 5.9 / Q1
Prashanth, G. K., Manoj Gadewar, H. S. Lalithamba, Srilatha Rao, K. V. Rashmi, K. V. Yatish, M. Mahadeva Swamy, N. P. Bhagya, and Mithun Kumar Ghosh. "Synthesis, and applications of carbon-integrated polymer composites and foams: A concise review." Inorganic Chemistry Communications (2024): 112614.	IF: 4.4 / Q1
Renuka, P. H., Srilatha Rao, Padmalatha Rao, and G. K. Prashanth. "Corrosion mitigation of mild steel in 1 M HCl acid using an expired drug: an experimental approach." Inorganic Chemistry Communications 160 (2024): 111871.	IF: 4.4 / Q1
Bhagya, N. P., G. K. Prashanth, Srilatha Rao, P. A. Prashanth, A. S. Sowmyashree, B. N. Veerabhadraswamy, M. Mahadevaswamy, and K. V. Yatish. "NanoGuard: Antibacterial marvels of strontium titanate–Synthesis, characterization, and multifunctional insights." Inorganic Chemistry Communications 163 (2024): 112303.	IF: 4.4 / Q1
Bhagya, N. P., G. K. Prashanth, B. N. Veerabhadraswamy, Srilatha Rao, S. R. Yashodha, H. S. Yogananda, and H. S. Lalithamba. "Optimizing adsorption efficiency: synthesis and characterization of zinc-doped strontium titanate for highly effective removal of malachite green dye." Transition Metal Chemistry (2024): 1-13.	IF: 1.6 / Q2
Rao, Srilatha, A. Arathi, S. Smitha Shree, G. K. Prashanth, H. S. Lalithamba, M. R. Kushalatha, Shailesh Rao, and L. Avinash. "A sustainable approach for the corrosion control of mild steel using Cocous nucifera gum: An electrochemical investigation." Inorganic Chemistry Communications 170 (2024): 113423.	IF: 4.4 / Q1
Renuka, P. H., Rao Srilatha, S. Smitha Shree, A. Arathi, G. K. Prashanth, H. S. Lalithamba, and N. P. Bhagya. "Revitalizing sumatriptan: transforming expired medication into a potent solution for corrosion control in acidic environments." Corrosion Engineering, Science and Technology (2024): 1478422X241297611.	IF: 1.9 / Q3
Malini, B. R., G. K. Prashanth, P. A. Prashanth, H. S. Lalithamba, Srilatha Rao, and N. P. Bhagya. "Multifunctional Ag/CuO nanocomposites: synthesis, antimycobacterial efficacy, and cytotoxicity against colon cancer cells." Transition Metal Chemistry (2024): 1-17.	IF: 1.6 / Q2
Gadewar, Manoj Manikrao, G. K. Prashanth, Srilatha Rao, H. S. Lalithamba, N. P. Bhagya, A. S. Sowmyashree, K. Shwetha, and Hemantkumar N. Akolkar. "Optimized green synthesis of biocompatible Ag nanostructures using Artemisia Indica leaf extract: a promising avenue for biomedical applications." Transition Metal Chemistry (2024): 1-14.	IF: 1.6 / Q2
Triveni, B. V., H. S. Lalithamba, H. S. Bharath, N. V. Kumar, and G. K. Prashanth. "Three‐Dimensional Printed Integrated Electrochemical Devices for Various Applications–A Review." ChemistrySelect 9, no. 35 (2024): e202402463.	IF: 1.9 / Q3
Vergis, Bincy Rose, Srilatha Rao, Jyoti Roy Choudhuri, Mallikarjun B. Chougala, G. K. Prashanth, A. S. Sowmyashree, and M. Mahadeva Swamy. "Corrosion mitigation of mild steel by dimethylol propionic acid: an experimental and theoretical insights with in-vitro cytotoxicity testing on L929 cells." Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly (2024): 1-11.	IF: 1.4 / Q2
Lalithamba, H. S., G. Nagendra, M. Ramya, and G. K. Prashanth. "Tetrazoles: Versatile Biomimetics of Peptides." Russian Journal of Applied Chemistry 97, no. 8 (2024): 633-654.	IF: 0.6 / Q3
Siddekha, Aisha, Lalithamba HS, and Prashanth GK. "Plant-mediated synthesis of biocompatible ZnO NPs: comprehensive characterisation and investigation of their catalytic, corrosion inhibition, antibacterial, scavenging and anti-oncogenic activities." Materials Research Innovations (2024): 1-11.	Q2
Nagarajaiah, Shobha, Aladahalli Shivanna Giresha, Prashanth Gopala Krishna, Manoj Manikrao Gadewar, Manjappa Praveen, Nagappa Nanda, Deepadarshan Urs et al. "Anti‐oncogenic Potential and Inflammation Modulatory Response of Green Synthesized Biocompatible Silver Nanoparticles." Chemistry & Biodiversity 21, no. 3 (2024): e202301533.	IF: 2.3 / Q2
Gadewar, Manoj M., Prashanth Gopala Krishna, Srilatha Rao, H. S. Lalithamba, N. P. Bhagya, and Shobha Nagarajaiah. "Solanum dulcamara Fruit Extract: A Promising Natural Therapy for Diabetes Management?." ChemistrySelect 9, no. 40 (2024): e202401820.	IF: 1.9 / Q3
Behera, Paresh Kumar, Srilatha Rao, Lekan Taofeek Popoola, Sowmyashree Ayachit Swamirayachar, Mothana Ghazi Kadhim AlFalah, Fatma Kandemirli, Shwetha Kodange, Gopala Krishna Prashanth, and Ammathnadu Sudhakar Achalkumar. "Room temperature columnar liquid crystalline perylene bisimide as a novel corrosion resistant surface film for mild steel surface." Journal of Bio-and Tribo-Corrosion 9, no. 1 (2023): 18.	Q1
Nagarajaiah, Shobha, N. Nanda, Praveen Manjappa, Bhangi Mutta Nagabhushana, Manoj Gadewar, Srilatha Rao, and Prashanth Gopala Krishna. "Evaluation of apoptosis in human breast cancer cell (MDA-MB-231) induced by ZnO nanoparticles synthesized using Piper betle leaf extract as bio-fuel." Applied Physics A 129, no. 6 (2023): 461.	IF: 2.983 / Q2
Prashanth, G. K., H. M. Sathyananda, P. A. Prashanth, Manoj Gadewar, M. Mutthuraju, SR Boselin Prabhu, B. M. Nagabhushana, C. Shivakumara, Srilatha Rao, and Dibyalochan Mohanty. "Controlled synthesis of Ag/CuO nanocomposites: evaluation of their antimycobacterial, antioxidant, and anticancer activities." Applied Physics A 128, no. 7 (2022): 614.	IF: 2.983 / Q2
Sathyananda, H. M., P. A. Prashanth, G. K. Prashanth, M. S. Dileep, S. R. Boselin Prabhu, B. M. Nagabhushana, C. Shivakumara, and H. G. Nagendra. "Evaluation of antimycobacterial, antioxidant, and anticancer activities of CuO nanoparticles through cobalt doping." Applied Nanoscience 12 (2022): 79-86.	IF: 3.869 / Q2
Raj, Popsy, Bharat Lal, Manoj Gadewar, Anita Singh, and G. K. Prashanth. "Cisplatin and nano-particle formulations of cisplatin for cancer therapy: A Review." J. Pharm. Res. Int 34, no. 14A (2022): 34-49.	WoS
Krishna, Prashanth Gopala, Prabhu Chandra Mishra, Mutthuraju Mahadev Naika, Manoj Gadewar, Prashanth Paduvarahalli Ananthaswamy, Srilatha Rao, Sivadhas Rosejanet Boselin Prabhu et al. "Photocatalytic activity induced by metal nanoparticles synthesized by sustainable approaches: a comprehensive review." Frontiers in Chemistry 10 (2022): 917831.	IF: 5.545 / Q1
Selvaraj Suresh, G. K. Prashanth., S. Ravichandran, Ishan Y. Pandya, S. S. Sreeja Mole, and S. R. Bosleine Prabhu. "Alginate Hydrogel Adsorbents in Adsorption of Inorganic and Organic Pollutants: A Review." Asian Journal of Chemistry 34, no. 7 (2022): 1625–1632.	Q4
Sathyananda, H. M., P. A. Prashanth, G. K. Prashanth, B. M. Nagabhushana, G. M. Krishnaiah, H. G. Nagendra, M. S. Dileep, S. Ananda, and S. R. Boselin Prabhu. "Evaluation of antimicrobial, antioxidant, and cytotoxicity activities of CuO nanopellets synthesized by surfactant-free hydrothermal method." Journal of Testing and Evaluation 49, no. 6 (2021): 4170-4180.	IF: 1.1 / Q3
Dileep, M. S., G. K. Prashanth, and SR Boselin Prabhu. "Effect of vitamin-C on structural, thermal, and optical properties of lithium sulfate monohydrate crystal." Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 32, no. 4 (2021): 4798-4804.	IF: 2.779/ Q2
G. K. Prashanth, M. S. Dileep, P. A. Prashanth, S. S. Sreeja Mole, S. R. Boselin Prabhu, B. M. Nagabhushana, and Bhagya, N. P., "An Evaluation of Noble Nanocomposites Based on Zinc Oxide: Synthesis, Characterization, Environmental, Optical and Biomedical Applications." Journal of Optoelectronic and Biomedical Materials 13 (2021): 151–169.	IF: 0.9/ Q4
Selvaraj Suresh, S. Ravichandran, S. R. Boselin Prabhu, G. K. Prashanth, and H. M. Sathyananda. "Novel Foam Adsorbents in Dyes and Heavy Metals Removal: A Review." Asian Journal of Chemistry 33, no. 3 (2021): 499–508.	Q4
Dileep, M. S., G. K. Prashanth, and SR Boselin Prabhu. "Evaluation of structural, optical, and dielectric characterization of adipic acid crystals grown in aqueous solution of L-alanine." Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 31 (2020): 22893-22904.	IF: 2.779/ Q2
GK, Prashanth, P. A. Prashanth, Padam Singh, B. M. Nagabhushana, C. Shivakumara, Krishnaiah GM, H. G. Nagendra, H. M. Sathyananda, and Vinita Chaturvedi. "Effect of doping (with cobalt or nickel) and UV exposure on the antibacterial, anticancer, and ROS generation activities of zinc oxide nanoparticles." Journal of asian ceramic societies 8, no. 4 (2020): 1175-1187.	IF: 3.125/ Q2
Thamaraiselvi C, Ravichandran S, Boselin Prabhu SR, Prashanth GK, Krishnaiah GM, Sathyananda HM. Treatment of potable water samples using ecofriendly phyllanthus emblica: A solution for water pollution. Pollut Res. 2020; 39(4): 1180–1187.	Q4

Publications of Faculty in reputed Journals

Conference Publications

Prashanth, G. K., Srilatha Rao, Manoj Gadewar, H. S. Lalithamba, M. Mahadeva Swamy, and A. S. Sowmyashree. "Cultivating eco-friendly nanomaterials: Mimosa pudica-enhanced zinc oxide nanoparticles for enhanced health and environmental well-being." In Journal of Physics: Conference Series, vol. 2748, no. 1, p. 012001. IOP Publishing, 2024.

Books Authored

Sl. No.	Title	Publisher	Year	ISBN
1	New Generation of Lithium-ion Batteries	River Publishers	2026	978-8-743-80796-4
2	Applied Chemistry for Sustainable Systems and Metal Design	Infinite Learning Solutions	2026	978-9-347-05667-3
3	Seawater Desalination-Part of the book series: Synthesis Lectures on Emerging Engineering Technologies (SLEET)	Springer Nature	2025	978-3-031-98231-6
4	Applied Chemistry for Smart Systems	Infinite Learning Solutions	2025	978-93-47-05600-0
5	Applied Chemistry for Advanced Metal Protection and Sustainable Energy Systems	Infinite Learning Solutions	2025	978-93-47-05678-1
6	Applied Chemistry for Emerging Electronics and Futuristic Devices (Infinite Learning Solutions)	Infinite Learning Solutions	2025	978-93-47-05678-4
7	Introduction to Nanotechnology (VTU)	Infinite Learning Solutions	2024	978-81-19521-46-3
8	Applied Chemistry for ME & Allied branches of VTU	Infinite Learning Solutions	2024	978-81-19521-78-4
9	Applied Chemistry for CV & Allied branches of VTU	Infinite Learning Solutions	2024	978-81-19521-90-6
10	Applied Chemistry for CSE & Allied branches of VTU	Infinite Learning Solutions	2023	978-81-19521-06-7
11	Applied Chemistry for EEE & Allied branches of VTU	Infinite Learning Solutions	2023	978-81-19521-22-7
12	Engineering Chemistry (CBCS scheme 2018)	Newrays Publishing House	2020	978-81-94068-71-6

Book Chapters

Title of Chapter	Book Title / Publisher	Year	ISBN
Advanced Characterisation Techniques for Green Nanomaterials	Green Chemistry in nanotechnology (CRC Press- Taylor & Francis)	2026	978-1-0036-4443-9
Introduction to Sustainable Metal Oxide Chemistry	Sustainable Metal Oxide Chemistry: Organic Synthesis, Fundamentals, and Applications (Bentham Sceinces)	Accepted (2025)	Not yet assigned
Fundamentals of Metal Oxides Chemistry	Sustainable Metal Oxide Chemistry: Organic Synthesis, Fundamentals, and Applications (Bentham Sceinces)	Accepted (2025)	Not yet assigned
Innovative Strategies in Multicomponent Reactions: Sustainable Synthesis and Applications	Multicomponent Reactions for a Sustainable Future: Eco-Friendly Synthesis Strategies and Applications, Apple Academic Press (Taylor & Francis)	Accepted (2025)	Not yet assigned
Biginelli Multi-Component Synthetic Approaches and Applications of Dihydropyrimidinones/thiones	Multicomponent Reactions for a Sustainable Future: Eco-Friendly Synthesis Strategies and Applications, Apple Academic Press (Taylor & Francis)	Accepted (2025)	Not yet assigned
Multicomponent Reactions in Water: A Sustainable Approach	Multicomponent Reactions for a Sustainable Future: Eco-Friendly Synthesis Strategies and Applications, Apple Academic Press (Taylor & Francis)	Accepted (2025)	Not yet assigned
Benzoxazoles: Diverse Biological Activities and Therapeutic Potential	Five Membered Bioactive N and O-Heterocycles: Models and Medical Applications, IGI Scientific Publications	2025	979-8-3693-7267-8
Synthetic Strategies and Biomedical Applications of Tetrazoles	Five Membered Bioactive N and O-Heterocycles: Models and Medical Applications, IGI Scientific Publications	2025	979-8-3693-7267-8
Thiadiazoles: Chemistry and Biological Activities	Five Membered Bioactive N and O-Heterocycles: Models and Medical Applications, IGI Scientific Publications	2025	979-8-3693-7267-8
Unleashing the Potential of Green Synthesised Nanoparticles for Effective Biomedical Application	Green synthesis of nanomaterials, Wiley	2024	978-11-19900-90-0
Green Synthesis of Carbon-based Quantum Dots, their Characterization and Applications	Green Chemistry for Sustainable Engineering, Cambridge Scholars Publishing	2024	978-1-0364-0716-2
S-Heterocycles: Retrospect, Prospects, and Biological Applications	RSC Publications	2024	978-1-83767-486-2
Blending Strategies and Properties of Biodiesel	RSC Publications	2024	978-1-83767-254-7
Sustainable Mirabilis jalapa-derived zinc oxide nanoparticles: synergistic bioactivity	Advanced Materials in Engineering Applications, CRC Press	2024	978-1-0402-2535-6
Thienopyrroles—Emerging Therapeutic Agents in Modern Medicine	Biological Relevance of Fused S-Heterocycles, IGI Scientific Publications	2024	979-8-3693-7521-1
Applications of Inorganic Polymers in Textile Wastewater Treatment	Polymer Technology in Dye-containing Wastewater, Springer	2021	978-981-19-0886-6
Green Nanotechnology in Wastewater Treatment	Wastewater Treatment Using Green Synthesis, CRC Press	2023	978-100-33-4283-0

Patents Granted/Registered

Title of the Patent	Application/Publication Year	Status	Agency
Apparatus for Controlled Crystallization of doped oxalates through an oxalic acid–enhanced silica gel matrix	2024	Granted	German Patent Office
Chemical stirring device	2024	Granted	Indian Patent Office
Beryl cerium oxide hybrid metal matrix composite	2023	Granted	German Patent Office
High performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) for analysis of chemical compounds	2023	Granted	Indian Office

Patents Published

Title of the Patent	Application/Publication Year	Status	Agency
Bio-Inspired Green Synthesis of ZnO–MgO–ZrO₂ Ternary Metal Oxide Nanocomposites Using Boerhavia diffusa Extract and their Multifunctional Applications in Biomedical, Cosmetic, and Corrosion Protection Systems	2026	Published	Indian Patent Office
Hybrid Aluminum 6082 Metal Matrix Composite Reinforced with Hydrothermally Synthesized Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs) and Commercial Yttrium-Stabilized Zirconia (YSZ) Particulates Fabricated via Three-Stage Stir Casting	2026	Published	Indian Patent Office
Allium Fistulosum-Mediated Combustion Synthesis of Multi-Doped Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles With Enhanced Antioxidant Properties	2025	Published	Indian Patent Office
Green Synthesis Of Zr-Doped Zno Nanoparticles Using Bryophyllum Pinnatum Extract For Enzyme Inhibition Applications,	2025	Published	Indian Patent Office
Green-Synthesized Co₃O₄–NiO–Al₂O₃ Ternary Oxide Coatings on AlMgSi–YSZ Metal Matrix Composites for Enhanced Corrosion Resistance in Marine Structural and Shipbuilding Applications	2025	Published	Indian Patent Office
Antifungal Nanoparticle Enhanced Concrete for Hygienic and Sustainable Construction	2025	Published	Indian Patent Office
Performance of Concrete Blocks with Optimized Al-Zr Doped ZnO Nanoparticles: Strength Characteristics and Durability Evaluation	2025	Published	Indian Patent Office
Europium-Doped Strontium Zirconate Nanophosphorus With Enhanced Photoluminescence And Corrosion inhibition Properties	2025	Published	Indian Patent Office
Eco-Friendly Nanostructured ZnO-Based Coatings with Fe³ and Al³ for Corrosion Protection of YSZ-Reinforced AA6082 MMCs in Marine Applications	2025	Published	Indian Patent Office
Green Synthesis Of Magnesium Zinc Ferrite Nanoparticles Using Annona Squamosa For Biomedical,Cosmetic, And Electrochemical Applications	2025	Published	Indian Patent Office
Eco-Friendly Synthesis of SrMoO₄ Nanoparticles and Their Electrochemical Applications	2025	Published	Indian Patent Office
Method for Synthesizing Strontium Oxide Nanoparticles Using Pongamia pinnata Flower Extract and their Applications in Electrochemical Fields	2025	Published	Indian Patent Office
Method for Evaluating and Reducing Anti-Nutritional Factors in Mucuna pruriens var. Utilis (White) and Its Application in Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods	2025	Published	Indian Patent Office
Green Synthesis of Undoped and Zr/Nd Doped NiO Nanoparticles using Plant Extract for Enhanced Structural and Optical Properties	2025	Published	Indian Patent Office
Barium Titanate Nanoparticles Synthesized via Green Method for Corrosion Resistance and Biomedical Applications	2024	Published	Indian Patent Office
Green techniques for producing zirconium oxide nanoparticles and their mutifaceted applications	2024	Published	Indian Patent Office
Bio-fuel assisted synthesis of magnesium oxide nanoparticles for biomedical applications	2024	Published	Indian Patent Office
Method and composition for enhancing adsorption efficiency: Zinc-doped strontium titanate for highly effective removal of coloured dyes from industrial effluents	2024	Published	Indian Patent Office
Environmentally friendly method for producing copper oxide nanoparticles with biomedical applications	2024	Published	Indian Patent Office
Bio-fuel mediated combustion synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles utilizing aqueous leaf extract: Comprehensive characterization and assessment of antioxidant and anticancer activities	2024	Published	Indian Patent Office
Sustainable-cost effective and disposable CdFe₂O₄ NPs-Graphite electrode for heavy metal mercury detection	2024	Published	Indian Patent Office
A low-cost biosensor based device for detection of viral nutrients	2023	Published	Indian Patent Office
Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using leaf extract and uses thereof	2022/2023	Published	Indian Patent Office
Preparation and evaluation of disintegreation properties of oral dispersible tablet of Clonozepam	2021	Published	Indian Patent Office

News & Events

The Department of Chemistry, in association with the Institution’s Innovation Council, organized a One Day R & D Awareness Program titled “R & D Processes, Funding Opportunities, Ethics and International Best Practices” on 23rd December 2025 at Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology. The program aimed to sensitize faculty and students to contemporary research and development processes, national and international funding opportunities, research ethics, and global best practices. The technical session was delivered by Dr. Dinesh Rangappa, Professor and Chairperson, Department of Applied Sciences (Nanotechnology), VTU, who provided valuable insights into building impactful research careers, proposal development, and ethical conduct in research. The event fostered a strong research culture, encouraged interdisciplinary collaboration, and motivated participants to pursue quality research aligned with national and global standards.