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Dr. E.Susithra

Designation : Assistant Professor
Nature of Employment : Regular
Qualification : M Pharm., Ph D.,
Phone : +91 9445678234
Email ID : susithra@byt.digital/wordpress/crescent

Education

Degree Discipline Year of Passing University
Ph.D Pharmaceutical Sciences 2016 Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, Telangana State
M.Pharm Pharmacognosy 2005 The TN Dr.MGR Medical University, Chennai, Tamilnadu
B.Pharm Pharmacy 2002 The TN Dr.MGR Medical University, Chennai, Tamilnadu

Work Experience

Designation Institution Duration No. of Years

Assistant Professor

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Vandalur, Chennai, Tamilnadu December 2021 To Till date
Assistant Professor Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Pallavaram, Chennai, Tamilnadu July, 2016  To November, 2021 5 years 4 months
CSIR-SRF Direct Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai, Tamilnadu April, 2012 To April, 2016 4 years
Assistant Professor Krishnateja College of Pharmacy, Renigunta, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh June, 2011 To March, 2012 9 months
Assistant Professor Annamacharya College of Pharmacy, Rajampet, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh July, 2009 To May, 2011 1 year 10 months
Lecturer SRM College of Pharmacy, Kattankolathur, Chennai, Tamilnadu December, 2006 To April, 2009 2 years 4 months
Lecturer Sarada Vilas College of Pharmacy, Mysuru, Karnataka December, 2005 To June, 2006 7 months
Lecturer Maharaji College of Pharmacy, Besant Nagar, Chennai, Tamilnadu June, 2005 To December, 2005 6 months

Lecture Courses

  • Pharmacognosy and Phytopharmaceuticals
  • Quality Control and Standardization of Herbals
  • Herbal Drug Technology
  • Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
  • Remedial Biology

Research

Area of Research Interest

  • Chemistry of Natural Products – Isolation and Characterization of natural compounds
  • Phytochemical Screening of bioactive compounds
  • Pharmacological Activities – anticancer, anti-oxidant, neurological effects using Drosophilia model, anti-inflammatory, analgesic activities etc.
  • Microbiological Screening of Natural/Synthetic compounds
  • Biochemical Screening & Enzyme Assays

Publications

  • E.Susithra, Gouthami Thumma, Naveena Lavanya Latha Jeevigunta, MV. Basaveswara Rao, Kiran Gangarapu. A comprehensive review of peptide toxins vs synthetic modulators of BK channels in Epilepsy, Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, 2021, 5(5): DOI: 10.31579/2578-8965/082.
  • E Susithra*, Rajkumar, S. Komal Walmik Pansare, S. Praveena, PV. Parvati Sai Arun, Rajasekhar Chekkara, Gangarapu Kiran. Design, Synthesis, Antimicrobial and Anticancer Activity of some Novel Benzoxazole-Isatin Conjugates, Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, Volume 12, Issue 2, 2022, 2392-2403, https://doi.org/10.33263/BRIAC122.23922403
  • Susithra E., Meena R., Chamundeeswari D., Rajasekhar Ch., Naveena Lavanya Latha J. & Basaveswara Rao M. V. Low Molecular Weight Non-Peptidyl Antimalarial Leads: Lichen Metabolite, Usnic Acid and Its Analogues, Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds, 2021, DOI: 10.1080/10406638.2021.1920985
  • E.Susithra, Vani Brahamchari and Richa Arya.To evaluate the neurological effects of icariin, a natural compound using Drosophila melanogaster as a model. Indian Academy of Science, 2018, http://reports.ias.ac.in/report/14167/to-evaluate-the-neurological-effects-of-icariin-a-natural-compound-using- drosophila-melanogaster-as-a-model
  • Alugubelli Gopi Reddy, ReddymasuSireesha, V. Harinadha Babu, Y. Jaya Prakasa Rao, Susithra, M.V. Basaveswara Rao, Design, synthesis, anti-proliferative and molecular docking studies of quinazolinone- imidazo[2,1-b][1,3,4]thiadiazole hybrid derivatives, Chemical Data Collections, 2021 31, 100614, ISSN 2405- 8300, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cdc.2020.100614.
  • Alugubelli Gopi Reddy, Susithra, Kit-Kay Mak, Mallikarjuna Rao Pichika, SreenivasuluReddymasu, Mandava Venkata Basaveswara Rao. Synthesis and Anticancer Evaluation of amide derivatives of imidazo- pyridines. Medicinal Chemistry Research, 2021, 30(1), 74-83.https://doi.org/10.1007/s00044-020-02638-w.
  • Rajasekhar Chekkara, Venkata Reddy Gorla, Susithra,ReddymasuSireesha, Sobha Rani Tenkayala,Mandava Venkata Basaveswara Rao. Design, synthesis and anticancer evaluation of 2-Amino pyrimidine linked 7- Azaindzole derivatives.Chemical Data Collections, 2020, 29(5), 100513
  • E.Susithra,S.Jayakumari.Analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities of Dichrostachys cinerea (L.) Wight and Arn.Drug Invention Today, 2018, 10(3), 361-66.
  • E.Susithra,S.Meena, D.Chamundeeswari. In silico molecular docking studies of lichen metabolites against various cancer proteins. Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2014, 4(07), 3195-3207.
  • E.Susithra,S.Meena, D.Chamundeeswari, Rajasekhar Chekkara, Ethiraj Varalakshmi.Molecular docking studies of lichen metabolites as malarial protein inhibitors: Plasmepsin II protease and dihydro folate reductase. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research 2014, 6(6):86-97.
  • E.Susithra, K.Mallikarjuna Rao, K.V.Ramseshu, S.Meena.Evaluation of in vitro Anti-oxidant Activity of Isolated Compounds of Lichen, Usnea undulata.Journal of Pharmacy Research, 2011, Vol 4(2), 352-355.
  • E.Susithra,K.Mallikarjuna Rao, K.V.Ramseshu, A.Saraswathy.Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Seeds Extract of Luffa cylindrica. Journal of Pharmacy Research, 2010, Volume 3(7), 1496-1498.
  • D.Mahaboob Basha, G. Venkata Reddy, T. Shobha Rani, E. Susithra and Rajasekhar Chekkara. RP-UPLC-MS Assay Method for Eltrombopag: Application in Pharmaceuticals, Human Plasma and Urine Samples. Asian J. Chem, 2015, 27(12), 4615-4619.
  • D.Mahaboob Basha, G. Venkata Reddy, T. Shobha Rani, E. Susithra, Rajashekar Chekkara, Rajani Vijay and R.Shravan. Simultaneous determination of impurities and degradation products by rapid RP-UPLC-MS method. Der Pharmacia Lettre, 2016, Volume 8, Page-442-450.
  • D.Mahaboob Basha, G. Venkata Reddy, T. Shobha Rani, E. Susithra, Rajashekar Chekkara, Rajani Vijay and R.Shravan. Development and Validation of Clavulanic Acid by Negative Ion Mode in Human Plasma Using LC-MS/MS: Application to Pharmacokinetic and Bio-Equivalence Study. IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry, 2016, Volume 9, Page-06-14.
  • Rajasekhar Chekkara, Susithra, Naresh Kandakatla, Venkata Reddy Gorla and Sobha Rani Tenkayala. Pharmacophore generation and atom-based 3D-QSAR analysis of substituted aromatic bicyclic compounds containing pyrimidine and pyridine rings as Janus kinase 2 (JAK2) inhibitors. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 2014, 6(4):1146-1152.
  • Rajasekhar Chekkara, Venkata Reddy Gorla, Shobha Rani Tenkayala, Susithra.2,4-Diamino-1,3,5-Triazine Derivatives as Janus Kinase 2 (Jak2) Inhibitors: Pharmacophore Modeling, Atom-Based 3D-Qsar And Molecular Docking Study. Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2015, 5(5), 2127-35.
  • M.Sivakumar, D.Chamundeeswari, E.Susithra. Comparative in-vitro anti arthritic studies on the various extracts of Glycosmis pentaphylla DC roots. Journal of Pharmacy Research, 2014, 8(7), 986-989.
  • Rajasekhar Chekkara, Naresh Kandakatla, Venkata Reddy Gorla, Sobha Rani Tenkayala, Susithra.Molecular docking studies of phenylaminopyrimidine and pyrazolylaminopyrimidine derivatives as Janus kinase 2 (Jak2) inhibitors. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2014, 6(2), 225-230.
  • Rajasekhar Chekkara, Naresh Kandakatla, Venkata Reddy Gorla, Sobha Rani Tenkayala, Susithra.Theoretical studies on benzimidazole and imidazo [1, 2-a] pyridine derivatives as Polo-like kinase 1 (Plk1) inhibitors: pharmacophore modeling, atom-based 3D-QSAR and molecular docking approach. Journal of Saudi Chemical Society.Available online 3 April 201.doi:10.1016/j.jscs.2014.03.007.
  • Rajasekhar Chekkara,Venkata Reddy Gorla, Ethiraj Susithra,Sobha Rani Tenkayala. Ligand-based pharmacophore modeling, atom-based 3D-QSAR and molecular docking studies on substituted thiazoles and thiophenes as Polo-like kinase 1 (Plk1) Combinatorial Chemistry & High Throughput Screening,2014, 17(10), 848-858.
  • MalliKeswari, R.; Moorthy, P.; Jaslin Edward, J.; Senthil Babu, K.; Susithra, E. Quality Assurance of an essential oil distilled from the Fruits of Foeniculum vulgare Mill. National Seminar on New Millennium Strategies for Quality, Safety & GMPs of Herbal Drugs/Products, NBRI, Lucknow, p 113 November 11-13, 2003 (Eng) published in the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Abstracts, (2004-01-0098) Volume 26 1, February 2004, ISSN: 0250-4367
  • MalliKeswari, R.; Ramani, S.; Senthil Babu, K.; Jaslin Edward, J.; Susithra, E. A Comparative study on the Pharmacognostical Evaluation of Roots and Aerial parts of Achyranthes aspera Linn. National Seminar on New Millennium Strategies for Quality, Safety & GMPs of Herbal Drugs/Products, NBRI, Lucknow, 114, November 11-13, 2003 (Eng), published in the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Abstracts, (2004-01-0098) Volume 26 No.1, February 2004, ISSN : 0250-4367.
  • S.Dinesh Kumar, D. Chamundeeswari, C. Umamaheswara Reddy, E. Susithra. Systematic Pharmacognostical Evaluation of Selected Medicinal Plants for Anti-oxidant properties. Sri Ramachandra Journal of Medicine, July to December 2014, Vol 7, Issue 2, 14-23.
  • Venkata Reddy Gorla, Rajasekhar Chekkara, Ethiraj Susithra, Sobha Rani Tenkayala. Molecular docking studies of benzothiazole derivatives as polo-like kinase 1 (PLK1) inhibitors. Indian Journal of Science, 2016, 23(87), 823-827.

Patents

  • E.Susithra, D. Chamundeeswari, S. Meena, S.P. Thyagarajan, Rajasekhar Chekkara. “Dibenzofuran compounds with anti-malarial activity” Indian Patent Grant no: 4520/CHE/2014 dated 27.01.2021.
  • Rajasekhar Chekkara, Venkata Reddy Gorla, Sobha Rani Tenkayala, Ethiraj Susithra, “ 2-aminopyrimidine fused 7-azaindole derivatives as anticancer agents” Indian Patent Application No.: 201741012966, published on 22-09-2017, First Examination Report Received.
  • E.Susithra, Mandava V. Basaveswara Rao, Rajasekhar Chekkara, Shobha Rani Tenkayala.,“Substituted Mannich Bases of Benzotriazole Derivatives as Anticancer Agents” Indian Patent Application No.: 202041030091, published on 15.01.2021.
  • Mandava V. Basaveswara Rao, Tentu Nageswara Rao, E. Susithra“Evaluation of the Epoxy/Chitosan-Zinc Oxide Hybrid Nanoparticle composites as FlameRetardants” Indian Patent Application 202041032862,published on 15.01.2021.
  • E.Susithra, Mandava V. Basaveswara Rao, Rajasekhar Chekkara, R. A. Kalaivani, “Synthesis of Magnetic Nanoparticles and Encapsulation of Berberine with Enhanced In-Vitro Anti-Cancer Activity” Indian Patent Application No. 202041030088, filed on 15.07.2020.
  • ReddymasuSreenivasulu, Rudraraju Ramesh raju, Mandava Basaveswara Rao, E. Susithra,“Bis(indolyl)hydrazide-hydrazone derivatives as anticancer Agents” Indian Patent Application No. 202041034187, filed on 10.08.2020.

International Conferences / Seminars / Workshops

Oral Presentations

  • “Comparative Studies of the Anti-oxidative potential of some lesser known oils from Cucurbitaceae” in the Pharmacovigilance of Ayush Drugs held on 19th Jan 2016 organized by Faculty of Pharmacy in collaboration with Society for Ethnopharmacology Chennai Chapter
  • “Dibenzofuran compounds with anti-malarial activity” in the 2nd ICSE 2015 – International Congress of the Society of Ethnopharmacology held at Nagpur, from 20th to 22nd Feb 2015
  • “Effect of usnic acid and its derivatives on ameliorating the apoptotic pathways in the treatment of human colon cancer” in the ICSE 2014 – International Conference held at Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu from 7th to 9th Mar 2014.
  • “Significance of HPTLC Fingerprinting in Standardization of Traditional Medicine” in the International Seminar on Emerging Threats and Challenges to Biodiversity: Policy Framework for Sustainable Management on “2nd to 4th Mar 2012” organized by Department of Botany, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
  • “Newer Frontiers in Cancer Research” in the International Seminar on Emerging Threats and Challenges to Biodiversity: Policy Framework for Sustainable Management on “2nd to 4th Mar 2012” organized by Department of Botany, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
  • “Toxicity Studies of Achyranthes aspera (Amaranthaceae) in rats” in the 56th IPC held at Jadavpur University, Kolkata, during 3rd to 5th Dec 2004

Poster Presentations

  • Evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of various extracts from the lichen,Usnea undulata in the 4thInternational Congress of the Society for Ethnopharmacology organized by UkaTarsidiaUniversity, Bardoli, Surat, India held during 23rd to 25th Feb 2017
  • Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity of various extracts ofNerium oleander ; syn. N. indicum Mill., N.odorum Solandin the 4thInternational Congress of the Society for Ethnopharmacology organized by UkaTarsidiaUniversity, Bardoli, Surat, India held during 23rd to 25th Feb 2017.
  • “Usnic acid – Molecule of interest” in the Post Annual: Indo American Pharmaceutical Regulatory Symposium organized by JNTUH, Hyderabad from 18th to 20th October
  • “Search for Medicinal and Nutritive Principles from Cucurbitaceae seed oils” in 61st IPC held at Ahmedabad, Gujarat on 11th to 13th Dec 2009.
  • “Embelin and its Semi-Synthetic Derivatives – A New Concept Molecular Approach for Anti-Cancer Drug Design” presented in 61st IPC held at Ahmedabad, Gujarat on 11th to 13th Dec 2009
  • “Antimicrobial Activity of some Hydrazone Derivatives of Embelin Semi – Synthetic Derivatives as Lead Molecules” in the 56th IPC held at Jadhavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal during 3rd to 5th Dec 2004.
  • “A Preliminary & Antimicrobial Evaluation of Azimatetracantha” in the 75th International Congress of Indian Pharmacy Graduates held at Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu on 8th & 9th Nov 2003.
  • “A Review on Potential for Herb- Drug Interactions” presented in the 75th International Congress of Indian Pharmacy Graduates held at Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu, on 8th& 9th Nov
  • “Pharmacognostic Evaluation and Antimicrobial Activity of Tylophora indica” in the 55th IPC held at SRMC & RI, Chennai, Tamil Naduduring 19th to 21st Dec 2003.
  • “Synthesis, Characterization and Pharmacological Screening of 2–substituted Benzimidazoles” presented in the 53rd IPC held at New Delhi, during 21st to 23rd Dec 2001.

National Conferences / Seminars / Workshops

Oral Presentations

  • “Role of bioflavonoids in acute and chronic inflammationthrough membrane stabilization method and other anti-inflammatory methods” in the National Seminar on “Biomarkers: From Research To Clinical Practice” (BRCP-2017) organized by the Department of Biochemistry, Meenakshi College for Women on 30th and 31stJanuary, 2017.
  • “Microbial bio actives from lichen sources” in the National Seminar on “Bioactive compounds and their impact on Health and Environment on 24th Jan 2013” organized by Department of Biochemistry, Meenakshi College of Women, Kodambakkam, Chennai, Tamilnadu.
  • “Preparation and validation of derivatives of usnic acid for anti-tubercular property”in the National Seminar on “Approaches of Nanotechnology in Herbal Drug Development” from “20th to 22nd Nov 2012” organized by Faculty of Pharmacy, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai, Tamilnadu.
  • “Bench Top Bioassay – An Animal Sparing Bioassay for Anti-tumor Compounds” in the 15th National Level Technical Symposium on Biotechnology at Anna University, Chennai, Tamilnadu during 19th to 22nd Feb 2009.

Poster Presentations

  • “Investigations on lesser known seed oils as futureNeutraceuticals: Studies on Cucurbita plants” in the Symposium titled “Current Perspectives in Biotherapeutics” organized by Dept. of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, Vel’s University, Chennai on 18th Feb 2015.
  • “Anti-microbial Activity of some South Indian Lichens” in the Herbotech 2010 National Conference held at SRMC & RI, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 21st Jan 2010.
  • “Indane 1,3-diones and their role in Future Drug Design” in the “Herbotech” 2010 National Conference held at SRMC & RI, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 21st Jan 2010.
  • “Investigation on Lichens for Anti-tubercular Lead Compounds” in the “Herbotech” 2010 National Conference held at SRMC & RI, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 21st Jan 2010.
  • “Biological Screening for Bronchodilator Activity using Guinea Pig Method” in the “Herbotech” 2010 National Conference held at SRMC & RI, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 21st Jan 2010.
  • “Spectrometric determination of Embelin in Embeliaribes and its Formulation” in the “Herbotech” 2010 National Conference held at SRMC & RI, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 21st Jan 2010.
  • “Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of some Hydrazone Derivatives of Embelin” in the “Herbotech” 2010 National Conference held at SRMC & RI, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 21st Jan 2010.
  • “Search for Enzyme Inhibitors as Potential Leads in Drug Design” in the “Herbotech” 2010 National Conference held at SRMC & RI, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 21st Jan 2010.
  • “Production of Extracellular Surface-active Lipids – Various soil isolates by Surface Culture Method” in the “PRISM ’08 – Periar Recent Innovative Scientific Meet” held at Anna University, Trichy, Tamil Nadu on 16th Apr 2008.
  • “A comparative study on the pharmacognostical evaluation of roots and aerial parts of Achyranthes aspera Linn. in the National Seminar on New Millennium Strategies for Quality, Safety & GMPs of Herbal Drugs/Products, National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow, during 11th to 13th Nov 2003.
  • “Quality assurance of an essential oil distilled from the fruits of Foeniculum vulgare Mill.” in the National Seminar on New Millennium Strategies for Quality, Safety & GMPs of Herbal Drugs/Products, National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow, India, during 11th to 13th Nov, 2003.

Awards and Honors

  • Awarded with Associate Fellow for the year 2020 by the Andhra Pradesh Academi of Sciences, Amaravathi.
  • Awarded with Indian National Summer Fellowship (INSA-NASI-IAS) by the three academies for a period of two months (May to June 2018).
  • Received Appreciation Award (Patent Filing) by Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai on 5th Sept 2018.
  • Honored as Resource person in the State Level Workshop on “Drug Discovery” organized by East West Transdisciplinary Research Institute, Chennai-6000037 held from September 4th to 6th 2017
  • Honored as a chairperson in the National Symposium & Ethnopharmacology Conclave (4th Convention: SFE – INDIA, 2017) held at Jadavpur University, Kolkata during September 09-10, 2017
  • Received Local Chapter Award from Society for Ethnopharmacology – India in the 4th SFEC 2017 held at UkaTarsidia University, Bardoli, Surat, Gujarat, India during February 23-25, 2017
  • Honored as a chairperson in the 4th SFEC 2017 held at UkaTrasadia University, Bardoli, Surat, Gujarat, India during February 23-25, 2017
  • Awarded with CSIR-SRF-DIRECT Fellowship for my D work entitled “Phytochemical and pharmacological investigation on some south Indian lichens with special reference to preparation of non-peptidyl enzyme inhibitors as potential leads in drug design” from April 2012 till May 2016
  • Awarded with Shri.T.T. Srinivasan – Patent Awardee Gold Medal for SRU – Research Scholar filing an Indian patent instituted by Chancellor, SRU during 2014.
  • Received Travel grant award by The Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance Workshop – Hyderabad during 2014.
  • Scholarship awarded by the Tamil Nadu Pharmaceutical Sciences Welfare Trust for the guided Pharm project entitled “Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies on Embelin and Benzoquinone Derivatives with Special Reference to Cytotoxic activity” during the year 2007 till 2009.
  • Scholarship awarded by the Tamil Nadu Pharmaceutical Sciences Welfare Trust for the M.Pharm thesis “Studies on Lichen, Usnea undulata – Phytochemical and Biological Evaluation of Natural and Semi- synthetic Derivatives with Special Reference to Anti-tubercular Activity” during the year 2003 till 2005.
  • Scholarship awarded by the Suresh Kare Indoco Foundation, Mumbai for the M.Pharm thesis entitled “Studies on Lichen, Usnea undulata – Phytochemical and Biological Evaluation of Natural and Semi- synthetic derivatives with Special reference to Anti-tubercular Activity” during the year 2003 till 2005.
  • Awarded first place in M.Pharmacy – Pharmacognosy by K.M College of Pharmacy, Madurai, Tamil Nadu during the year 2003 till 2005.

Extension

Administrative/Academic Experiences

  • Acted as coordinator for NBA accreditation at Krishnateja College of Pharmacy, Renigunta, Tirupati.
  • Was associated with NBA and NAAC committee at Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Pallavaram, Chennai, TN
  • Involved in preparation of Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) to be submitted to NAAC based on the quality parameters.
  • Acted as a Coordinator for value added courses of criteria 1 in NAAC at VISATS
  • Acted as an Academic Representative, class in charge and mentor-mentee in charge for School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, VISTAS and SRM College of Pharmacy, Kattankulathur, Chennai.
  • Acted as a technical internal team member for Vels University online examination during the period 2020 to 2021.
  • Actively involved in implementation of some of the best practices in the Institution like lesson plan, ICT based teaching learning, student mentoring, Reformed Teaching- Learning Process (Student Centric Learning, Activity based learning, Project based learning, Industrial Visits), Strong Industry Institution Interaction etc.
  • Acted as Academic Club Advisor for Medicinal Garden Alliance enhancing updation in research and academics during the period 2017 till 2021.
  • “External expert committee member” for the D viva voce of research scholar at Sri Ramachandra Institute for Higher Education, Chennai.
  • Guided seven Pharmacy seminars at Annamacharya College of Pharmacy, Rajampet, Kadapa, Andhra during the period 2009 till 2011.
  • Guided four Post Graduate (PG) students at SRM College of Pharmacy, Kattankulathur, Chennai during the academic year 2008.
  • Organized webinars, conferences, workshop, seminars, at National Level.
  • Acted as a coordinator for field visits, botanical survey trips, industrial visits – Visited Emami Herbals at Silvassa and also few pharmaceuticals at Chennai, Vopec Pharma, Sai Meera, PARC Centre, Sai Meera Pvt Ltd., etc.
  • Acted as a Warden at Girls Hostel at Annamacharya College of Pharmacy, Rajampet,
  • Appointed as External Examiner for University examinations at Crescent School of Pharmacy, Vandalur,
  • Appointed as Chief Examiner to Vakdevi College of Pharmacy, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India during the period 2011-12.
  • Acted as an Internal Evaluator for Post Graduate (PG) University examination conducted at SRM College of Pharmacy, Kattankulathur, Chennai during the year 2008.
  • Evaluator in JNTUA for Under Graduate (UG) Examinations during the period 2009 till 2012.
  • Appointed as External Examiner for D Pharmacognosy examination conducted at Sree Krishna College of Pharmacy, Kerala held on 27th and 28thJuly 2016.
  • Acted as a Local Organizing Member and Volunteer for the 1stInternational Congress of the Society for Ethno Pharmacology, 2014, conducted at Faculty of Pharmacy, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Acted as the Head of Department at Annamacharya College of Pharmacy, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India during the academic period, 2010-2011.
  • Organized Faculty Development Programme at Annamacharya College of Pharmacy, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India,during the academic period, 2009-2010.
  • Acted as Undergraduate Course coordinator at Annamacharya College, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India, during the academic period, 2009-2010.
  • Developed and maintained herbal medicinal garden at Annamacharya College of Pharmacy, Rajampet, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India during the academic period, 2009-2011.
  • Acted as a Coordinator for various Cultural activities, women empowerment programmes, inter college competitions etc.
  • Executed as Research coordinator and stores-in-charge at Krishnateja College of Pharmacy, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India during the period 2011 till 2012.

Training Details

Course / Skill Name Subject Period From Period To Institution / Organisation
Summer Research Fellowship Neurological effects of a natural compound, iicarin using Drosophilia model 01.05.2018 26.06.2018 Dr. Ambedkar Centre for Biomedical Research, Delhi
Science and Communication workshop Scientific writing, ethics in research 28.11.2014 29.11.2014 THE Wellcome Trust / DBT India Alliance
Research work Synthesis and Characterization of compounds for biological activity 03.07.2013 03.01.2014 Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad
Winter School NMR Spectroscopy 19.10.2009 31.10.2009 UGS Networking Resources Centre in Chemistry, School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
Coursera Certificate Courses (online) Drug Discovery Drug Development Being a researcher 06.09.2020 07.09.2020 23.08.2020 29.09.2020 30.09.2020 23.09.2020 Univ of California San Deigo Univ of California San Deigo Politecnico de Milano