Education 🎓
Mandava Venkata Basaveswara Rao pursued his educational journey with a fervor for chemistry and interdisciplinary studies. He completed his B.Sc. in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics from P.B. Siddhartha College, Nagarjuna University, in 1988, followed by an M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry from Andhra University in 1991. He then delved deeper into the realm of Synthetic Organic Chemistry, earning his Ph.D. from North-Eastern Hill University, Central University, with a thesis titled “New Synthetic Strategies for Heterocycles of Biological Interest” under the guidance of Prof. H. Junjappa F.N.A, F.N.Sc., in 1997. Later, in 2009, he expanded his expertise with a M. Tech. in Computer Science and Technology from GITAM University.
Experience 💼
Mandava Venkata Basaveswara Rao has honed his skills and contributed significantly to the field of Bio-Organic Chemistry through various positions and experiences. He served as a Post Doctoral Fellow in Bio-Organic Chemistry at the prestigious National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi. Additionally, he broadened his horizons through an enriching international experience as a Post Doctoral Fellow at the Chemistry Department, National Tsing Hua University, Tsinchu, Taiwan.
Research Interests 🔬
Mandava Venkata Basaveswara Rao’s research interests are deeply rooted in the design, identification, isolation, synthesis, and biological profiling of molecules and materials. His passion lies in exploring innovative strategies to synthesize compounds of biological significance and understanding their potential applications in various domains, from pharmaceuticals to materials science.
Awards and Recognitions 🏆
Throughout his illustrious career, Mandava Venkata Basaveswara Rao has been honored with several prestigious awards and recognitions, including the Andhra Pradesh State Government Best State Teacher award in 2011 and the Prof. L.R. Row Memorial Award from the Science City of Andhra Pradesh in 2018. His contributions have been acknowledged by esteemed institutions like APCOST and the Indian Council of Chemists, further solidifying his reputation as a distinguished figure in the scientific community.
Publications 📚
“Catalysis by molecular iodine: a rapid synthesis of 1, 8-dioxo-octahydroxanthenes and their evaluation as potential anticancer agents” (2012) – 131 citations
“Plants with antidiabetic activities and their medicinal values” (2012) – 82 citations
“Ultrasound-based approach to spiro-2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-ones: their in vitro evaluation against chorismate mutase” (2013) – 79 citations
“Amberlyst-15 mediated synthesis of 2-substituted 2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-ones and their crystal structure analysis” (2012) – 76 citations
“Ultrasound mediated catalyst free synthesis of 6H-1-benzopyrano[4,3-b]quinolin-6-ones leading to novel quinoline derivatives: Their evaluation as potential anti …” (2012) – 73 citations