FACULTY PROFILE
Dr. N. C. GANGI REDDY, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
+91 9966715535
ncgreddy@yogivemanauniversity.ac.in
Qualification :
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.
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.
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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