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Dr.K.S.V. Krishna Rao

Assistant professor +91-970427 8890, +91-8562 225410 ksvkr@yogivemanauniversity.ac.in

Editor-in-Chief Indian Journal of Advances in Chemical Science Qualification:

2005, Ph.D.Department of Chemistry, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur,

Experience:

1. Assistant Professor (from 11-11-2008 to till date) Dept. of Chemistry, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa, India. 2. Research Professor (April 1st 2008 to November, 2008)“Organic-Inorganic Nano-hybrids: Synthesis and Applications” from Changwon National University, Changwon, South Korea. 3. Post-Doctoral Fellow (April 19th 2007 to March 31st 2008)“Microstructure and Interfacial Interactions of Polyimide Based Hybrid Nanocomposites” from Pusan National University, Pusan, South Korea. 4. Post-Doctoral Fellow (April 19th 2006 to April 18th 2007) topic entitled “Synthesis and Characterization Polymeric Drugs for Anti-Tumor and AIDS” from Pusan National University, Pusan, South Korea. 5. Visiting Research Fellow in Drug delivery division, Center of Excellence in Polymer Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad, a reputed laboratory of University Grants Commission (UGC, New Delhi), India during 07/2003 to 06/2005.Trained in synthesis and development of novel IPNs based micro, nano particles and membranes for controlled release and pervaporation applications. 6. Project Fellow (June 12th 2002 to June 11th 2005) topic entitled “Hydrogels of Interpenetrating Polymer Networks: Synthesis and Applications” Department of Chemistry, from Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, India.

Area/s of research interests

1. Development of nanofabricated drug carriers with multifunctional properties like site specific targeting, controlled release to control deleterious side effects. 2. Development of nano drug carrier surrounding pH or temperature responsive property for anticancer drugs delivery to specifically cancer cells for desired pharmacological activity. 3. Development of nanoparticles for use in biodiagnostics. 4. Synthesis of mixed matrix polymer membranes and for Gas Separation, Pervaporation and ReverseOsmosis (waste water treatment). Waste water treatment by using modified Biopolymer sorbents.Membrane Bioreactors and Fuel Cell membranes. 5. Modification of bio-active molecules and their development of some new synthetic methodologies. 6. Development of Organic-Inorganic hybrids. 7. Thermodynamic Properties of liquid mixtures and properties of polymer solutions.

Projects undertaken

Submitted : 2 1. “Synthesis and Characterization of Biodegradable Polymer Based Nanocarriers for Controlled Release Applications”(2010-2013) funded by Fast track scheme for young scientists, Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi. 2. “Synthesis and Characterization Stimuli-Responsive Interpenetrating Polymeric Network Membranes for Selective Separation of Toxic Metal Ions” (2011-2014) funded by Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS), BARC, Trombay, Mumbai 400 085.

Achievements/Awards :

1. 2009 Received Young Scientist Award with research project under the Fast track scheme for young scientists, Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi. 2. 2009 Biographical profile published in the MARQUIS’ who’swho in the World, 27th edition 2010 (Published from New Jersey, U.S.A.). 3. 2007 Awarded the Junior Scientist fromNational Environmental Science Academy, New Delhi, India. 4. 2006 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Pusan National University, Pusan, South Korea. 5. 2002 Project Fellowship, Department of Chemistry, from Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, India, funded by University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India.

Details of significant paper publications:

1. K.S.V. Krishna Rao,Hong-Guo Liu, Yong-Ill Lee, Fluorescence Spectroscopy of Polymer Doped with Rare-Earth Metal Ions and its Complexes, Applied Spectroscopy Reviews; 45 (2010) 409–446.

2. K.S.V. Krishna Rao,K. MadhusudhanaRao, P.V.N. Kumar,Ildoo Chung., Novel Chitosan based pH Sensitive Micronetworks for the Controlled Release of 5-Fluorouracil,Iranian Polymer Journal, 19 (4), 2010, 265-276.

3. K.S.V. Krishna Rao, Chang Sik-Ha., Development of pH Sensitive hydrogels Based on Acryl amides and their Swelling and Diffusion Characteristics: Drug Delivery Application, Polymer Bulletin 62(2):167-181 (2009).

4. K.S.V. Krishna Rao,Ildoo Chung, K. M. Reddy, Chang Sik Ha. PMMA-based Microgels for Controlled Release of an Anticancer Drug., Journal of Applied Polymer Science 111 (2009) 845-853.

5. K.S.V. Krishna Rao,Ildoo Chung, Chang-Sik Ha. Synthesis and Characterization of Poly(acrylamidoglycolic acid) Grafted onto Chitosan and its Polyelectolyte Complexes with Hydroxyapatite, Reactive and Functional Polymers 68 (2008) 943-953.This article selected as one of the 'Science Direct TOP25 Hottest Articles' in that journal, July-September, 2008.

6 .K.S.V. Krishna Rao, B.G. Lokesh, K.ChowdojiRao, P. SreenivasaRao.,Synthesis and Characterization of Biopolymeric Blend Membranes Based on Sodium Alginate for the Pervaporation Dehydration of Isopropanol/Water Mixture, Separation Science and Technology, 43 (2008) 1065-1082.

7. M.Maheswara,K.S.V. Krishna Rao,J.Y. Do.,Regioselective ring-opening of epoxides with amines using Zn(ClO4)2-Al2O3 as a heterogeneous and recyclable catalyst., Tetrahedron Letters 49 (2008) 1795-1800.

8. K.S.V. Krishna Rao, B.V.K. Naidu, M.C.S. Subha, and T.M. Aminabhavi,Novel Chitosan-based pH-Sensitive Interpenetrating Network Microgels for theControlledRelease of Cefadroxil, Carbohydrate Polymers, 66 (2006) 333-344. This article selected as one of the 'Science Direct TOP25 Hottest Articles' in that Journal, October-December, 2006.

9. K.S.V. Krishna Rao, M.C.S. Subha, S.B. Halligudi, M.Sai Ram, T.M. Aminabhavi, Synthesis, Characterization and Controlled release Characteristics of PEGylated Hydrogels for Diclofenac Sodium, Designed Monomers andPolymers, 9 (2006) 261-273.

10. B.V.K. Naidu, K.S.V. Krishna Rao, T.M. Aminabhavi,Pervaporation Separation of Water + 1,4-Dioxane and Water +Tetrahydrofuran Mixtures using Sodium Alginate and its Blend Membranes with Hydroxyethylcellulose-A Comparative Study, Journal of Membrane Science, 260 (2005) 131-141.