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ncgreddy@yogivemanauniversity.ac.inFACULTY PROFILE
Dr. N. C. GANGI REDDY, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
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ncgreddy@yogivemanauniversity.ac.in
+91 9966715535 ncgreddy@yogivemanauniversity.ac.inQualification :
Ph.D. (2007) Chemistry - Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, INDIA.
M.Sc. (2003) Organic Chemistry – Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati.
B.Sc. (2001) Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati.
M.Sc. (2003) Organic Chemistry – Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati.
B.Sc. (2001) Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati.
Experience :
Post Graduate Teaching: Assistant Professor: June 2007 – till to the date; Department of Chemistry, Yogi Vemana University, Vemana Puram, Kadapa.
Research areas of interest :
• Design and development of novel MCR (multi-component reactions) strategies for the synthesis of privileged medicinal scaffolds.
• Development of catalyst based synthetic methodologies involving C-N, C-O and C-X (X=Halogen) bond formation reactions.
• Target oriented synthesis of medicinally valuable novel macrocyclic and heterocyclic compounds.
• Development of catalyst based synthetic methodologies involving C-N, C-O and C-X (X=Halogen) bond formation reactions.
• Target oriented synthesis of medicinally valuable novel macrocyclic and heterocyclic compounds.
Number of Research Projects Handled and Amounts Received
| S. No | Title of the Project | Funding Agency | Duration | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | “Design, synthesis and characterization of novel extractants for the selective extraction of heavy metals in environment”. Principal Investigator (PI) | DAE-BRNS, Mumbai, India Rs. 24.5 Lakhs | 2012-2015 | Ongoing |
| 2 | “Synthesis, characterization and DNA binding and cleavage activities of novel macrocyclic hetero organo transition metal complexes” Principal Investigator (PI) | CSIR, New Delhi, India Rs. 15.5 lakhs | 2010-2013 | Completed |
| 3 | Phytoremediation Uranium enriched soils: A Molecular, Biochemical and Transgenic approach” Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) | DBT, New Delhi, Rs. 23.80 lakhs | 2009-2012 | Completed |
| 4 | Chemical analysis of Soil and water in Rayalaseema region in the project entitled “Agri- Science Park Project” Research Investigator (RI) | Department of Industries and Commerce, Hyderabad and Y.V. University, Kadapa | 2008-2013 | Completed |
Project fellows and details of the research work
| Name of the Project fellow | Name of the Project | Research work | Name of the Research Supervisor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. B. Mohan Reddy, Senior Research Fellow (SRF), CSIR Project |
CSIR, New Delhi, India | Synthesis of novel Macrocyclic compounds and their metal complexes and study of DNA binding and cleavage activities. | Dr. N. C. Gangi Reddy |
| Ms. G. Trivikram Reddy, Junior Research Fellow (JRF), DAE-BRNS Project |
DAE-BRNS, Mumbai, India | Synthesis of novel organic ligands for the extraction of Heavy metals from the Environment | Dr. N. C. Gangi Reddy |
Industrial projects/Consultancy: Nil
Research scholars – Research Areas:
| Name of the Research Scholar | Research Area | Name of the Research Supervisor |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. B. Mohan Reddy | Synthesis of Macrocyclic and Heterocyclic compounds and their Biological activity studies. Development of new synthetic methodologies involving formation of C-C, C-N, C-O and bromination reactions. Synthesis of non-platinum based anticancer drugs and focus on DNA binding and cleavage activities. |
Dr. N. C. Gangi Reddy |
| Mr. V. Venkata Ramana Kumar | Synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and investigation of their biological activities, | Dr. N. C. Gangi Reddy |
| Mr. P. Md. Khaja Mohinuddin UGC Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
Development of new synthetic methodologies for the synthesis of N, O, S based heterocyclic compounds and Evaluation of their biological activities. | Dr. N. C. Gangi Reddy |
| Ms. G. Trivikram Reddy | Synthesis of novel organic ligands for the extraction of Heavy metals from the Environment | Dr. N. C. Gangi Reddy |
Foreign visits (Academia/Research Purpose):
Visiting Scientist: Mie University, Graduate School of Engineering, Division of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Tsu, Mie 514- 8507, JAPAN.
Recent Research Publications:
1. Reddy Bodireddy Mohan, N. C. Gangi Reddy*, Sangita D. Kumar, “Synthesis of alkynyl/alkenyl-substituted pyridine derivatives via heterocyclization and Pd-mediated Sonogashira/Heck coupling process in one-pot: A new MCR strategy.” RSC Advances., 2014, 4, 17196-17205.
2. Reddy Bodireddy Mohan, V.V. Ramana Kumar, N. C. Gangi Reddy*, Mahender Rao, S.,“Silica gel catalysed α-bromination of ketones using N-bromosuccinimide: An easy and rapid method.”Chinese Chemical Letters, 2014, 25,179-182.
3. L. Srinivasula Reddy, T. Ram Reddy, N. C. Gangi Reddy*, Reddy Bodireddy Mohan, Y. Lingappa,”Pd-mediated multicomponent synthesis of highly functionalized pyridines and consequential C-C coupling using Suzuki reaction in One-pot: Their in-vitro evaluation as potential antibacterial agents”, J. Heterocyclic. Chem, (2014 (DOI: 10.1002/jhet.1855).
4. Reddy Bodireddy Mohan, G. Trivikram Reddy, N.C. Gangi Reddy*, “Substrate Directed regioselective monobromination of aralkyl ketones using N-bromosuccinimide catalyzed by active aluminium oxide: 𝛼-Bromination versus ring bromination.” ISRN Organic Chemistry., 2014, 2014, 1-11.
5. Reddy Bodireddy Mohan and N. C. Gangi Reddy*, “Regioselective α–bromination of aralkylketones using N-bromosuccinimide in presence of montmorillonite k-10 clay: a simple and efficient method.” Synthetic Communications, 2013, 43, 2603-2614.
6. L. Srinivasula Reddy, T. Ram Reddy, Reddy Bodireddy Mohan, N. C. Gangi Reddy*, A. Mahesh,Y. Lingappa, “An efficient green multi-component reaction strategy for the synthesis of highly functionalised pyridines and evaluation of their antibacterial activities.” Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin., 2013, 61,1114-1120.
7. L. Srinivasula Reddy, T. Ram Reddy, N. C. Gangi Reddy*, Reddy Bodireddy Mohan, Y. Lingappa, “One-pot, Three-component synthesis of novel 4-Phenyl-2-[3-(alkynyl/alkenyl/aryl)phenyl] pyrimidine libraries via Michael addition, cyclization and C-C coupling reactions: A new MCR strategy”, Synthesis, 45 (2013) 0075-0084.
8. L. Srinivasula Reddy, N. C. Gangi Reddy*, T. Ram Reddy, Y. Lingappa; ”Chemoselective synthesis of 2-Aryl-1-arylmethyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazoles using Indion 190 resin as a heterogeneous recyclable catalyst” J. Korean Chem. Soc., 55 (2011) 304-307.
9. L. Srinivasula Reddy, N. C. Gangi Reddy*, Y. Lingappa, T. Ram Reddy, K.S.V. Krishna Rao and Yong Ill Lee “A simple and convenient synthesis of (±) methyl cyclopentanone carboxylate, an important precursor of antitumor drug sarkomycin”. Bull. Korean Chem. Soc., 31 (2010), 1732-1734.
Research papers in International Conference(s):
1. Reddy Bodireddy Mohan, N. C. Gangi Reddy*, P. Md. Khaja Mohinuddin, Stereoselective Synthesis of 16-Membered Macrocyclic Z-Di(Aryl/Naphthyl- Oxa-Thia-Azacyclohexadeca-Enes): A New Class of Macrocycles”, International conference on “Emerging Trends in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences”, Dept. of chemistry, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur, Anantapur-524 003, held from 28th to 30th June 2013.
2. Reddy Bodireddy Mohan, N. C. Gangi Reddy*, “Regioselective One-pot synthesis of 1H-Indazole libraries using Montmorillonite K-10 clay-A heterogeneous green catalyst”, International Seminar on “Current Trends in Environmental Toxicology & Experimental Therapeutics”(SETET–2012), Dept. of chemistry, Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore-524 003 held on 18th and 19th December 2012
3. Extraction of heavy metals using tripodal N-donor ligand and hexapodal N-donor macrocyclic ligand, G. Trivikram Reddy, N. C. Gangi Reddy*, Sangita D. Kumar, A. V. R. Reddy, International Seminar on Current Trends in Environmental Toxicology & Experimental Therapeutics”(SETET–2012), Dept. of chemistry, Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore-524 003 held on 18th and 19th December 2012.
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