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Prof. K V G Chandra Sekhar

Professor,
Department of Chemistry

Medicinal and Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Hyderabad Campus
Jawahar Nagar, Kapra Mandal
Dist. Medchal-500 078
Telangana, India

Educational Qualifications

  • Ph.D (Thesis work completed in area of Medicinal Chemistry) March 2009, Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani -333 031, Rajasthan.
  • M. Pharm May 2003, Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani - 333 031, Rajasthan.
  • B. Pharm (Hons.) May 1999, Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani -333 031, Rajasthan.

Work Experience

  • Professor, Jun. 2021 – till date at Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Telangana.
  • Associate Professor, Feb. 2015 – May 2021 at Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Telangana.
  • Assistant Professor, Dec 2008 – Jan. 2015 at Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Andhra Pradesh.
  • Assistant Professor, Aug 2008-Dec 2008 at Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, Rajasthan.
  • Lecturer, June 2004 – July 2008 at Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, Rajasthan.
  • Assistant Lecturer, July 2003 – May 2004 at Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, Rajasthan.
  • Teaching Assistant July 2001- June 2003 at Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, Rajasthan.

Research Interest

➤ Synthesis of novel heterocyclic compounds as Quorum Sensing Inhibitors.

➤ Synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds as anti-Leishmanial agents.

➤ Synthesis of novel heterocyclic compounds targeting the neuropsychiatric disorders - Schizophrenia & Alzheimer’s.

➤ Synthesis of novel heterocyclic compounds with pharmacological activity such as antitubercular, antifungal, anticancer, antibacterial and antihypertensive  activity.

➤ Synthesis of various heterocyclic derivatives under solvent – free conditions using principles of Green Chemistry. 

➤ Synthesis of heterocyclic compounds using Microwave Irradiation Technique or Multi-Component Reaction Assemblies.

Sponsored Research Projects: Click here

  • Completed Projects : 6
  • Ongoing Projects : 6

Publications: Click here

  • Journal : 81
  • Conference: 51

Submitted Research Projects: Click here

  • Under Review Projects : 2

PhD Alumni.....

  • Mahalakshmi Naidu Kalaga (Phd awarded: 2016)
  • Nagesh H N (Phd awarded: 2016)
  • Suresh Narva (Phd awarded: 2017)
  • Suresh Amaroju (Phd awarded: 2018)
  • Srinivasarao Singireddi (Phd awarded: 2020)
  • Surendar Chitti (Phd awarded: 2022)
  • Ravi Kiran Panchakarla (Phd awarded: 2022)
  • Nandikolla Adinarayana (Phd awarded: 2024)

Current PhD students...

  • Siva Kumar Bodupalli
  • N V M Rao Bandaru
  • Yogesh Mahadu Khetmalis
  • Sai Chaitanya Kosana 
  • Mahesh Kumar Goud Talamadla
  • Raj Kumar Saha
  • Chaudhari Hrushikesh Shesharao
  • Moharir Shreyash Rajendra
  • Rakesh Gayakwad
  • Srinuvasu Nakka