Dr. Sheetal Batakurki

• Organic Chemistry: Synthesis of novel heterocyclic compounds of biological, energy storage applications. Synthesis of green catalyst for C-C coupling reactions. Polymers for Photovoltaic applications. Natural product extraction, isolation and encapsulation in biopolymers for anticancer therapy, food packaging applications.
• Reticular chemistry: Synthesis of MOFs, COFs, for energy storage applications, environmental remediation,
• Food Chemistry: Valorization of agricultural waste

• Vinayak Adimule, Pravin Kendrekar, Sheetal Batakurki (2022). Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Properties of Novel Benzimidazole Amide Derivatives Bearing Thiophene Moiety. Benzimidazole, 105, Intel Open chem. (International/Scopus/Third author)
• Vinayak Adimule, Basappa C Yallur, Sheetal Batakurki. Design, synthesis, and in vitro anticancer activity of thiophene substituted pyridine derivatives. Recent Developments in the Synthesis and Applications of Pyridines. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-91221-1.00008-7. (International/ Scopus/second author)
• Pai M. Maya, Sheetal R. Batakurki, Vinayak Adimule, Basappa C. Yallur (2022). Optical Graphene for Biosensor Application: A Review. Applied Mechanics and Materials Vol 908, 51-68. https://doi.org/10.4028/p-rs3qal. (International/ Scopus/second author

• Awarded Exemplary Faculty Award for the year 2022, RUAS, Bangalore
• Awarded Best Teaching Fraternity Award 2019, RUAS, Bangalore
• Awarded for delivering the 100% Pass result for the subject Engineering Chemistry during the year 2012-13 at The Oxford College of Engineering, Bangalore, under Visvesvaraya Technological University.
• Awarded for delivering the 100% Pass result for Organic Spectroscopy paper for 2010 batch, handled during the year 2011-12 under Bangalore University.

Ph.D. Thesis

• Maya
• Eliza

M.Sc and B.Sc Dissertations: 16 (completed) and 6 (ongoing)

International Journal Paper

• Adimule, V., Batakurki, S., Bhat, V.S., Yallur, B.C., Hegde, G. and Bathula, C., 2023. Enhanced dielectric and supercapacitive properties of spherical like Sr doped Sm2O3@ CoO triple oxide nanostructures. Journal of Energy Storage, 57, p.106318.Q1/8.91
• Adimule, V., Bhat, V.S., Joshi, R., Batakurki, S., Hegde, G. and Yallur, B.C., 2022. Enhanced electrical properties of CuO: CoO decorated with Sm2O3 nanostructure for high-performance supercapacitor. Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, pp.1-19. Q2/2.74
• Adimule, V., Yallur, B.C., Keri, R., Bathula, C. and Batakurki, S., 2022. Microstructure, Photoluminescence and Electrical Properties of SmxGd (1− x): SrO Hybrid Nanomaterials Synthesized via Facile Coprecipitation Method. Electronic Materials Letters, pp.1-20. Q2/3.15
• Patagar, D.N., Batakurki, S.R., Kusanur, R., Patra, S.M., Saravanakumar, S. and Ghate, M., 2023. Synthesis, antioxidant and anti-diabetic potential of novel benzimidazole substituted coumarin-3-carboxamides. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1274, p.134589. Q2/3.84
• Adimule, V., Yallur, B.C., Batakurki, S. and Laxminarayana, P., Morphology, Optical and Photoluminescence Properties of Sm doped TeO2 Nano Crystalline Powders. Nanoscience and Technology: An International Journal. Q2/1.3
• Adimule, V., Yallur, B.C., Batakurki, S., Bathula, C., Nabgan, W., Alharthi, F.A., Jeon, B.H., Akshatha, S. and Parashuram, L., 2023. Promoting the photocatalytic reduction of CO2 and dye degradation via multi metallic Smx modified CuCo2O4 Reverse spinel hybrid catalyst. Ceramics International, 49(2), pp.1742-1755. Q1/4.5
• Adimule, V., Batakurki, S., Yallur, B.C. and Keri, R., 2022. Enhanced photoluminescence, optical, structural properties of ZrO2-incorporated Sm2O3: Co3O4 nanocomposite and their applications in photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue. Journal of Materials Research, 37(15), pp.2396-2405. Q1/2.902
• Adimule, V., Yallur, B.C., Batakurki, S.R. and Nandi, S.S., 2022. Synthesis, Morphology and Enhanced Optical Properties of Novel GdxCo3O4 Nanostructures. In Advanced Materials Research (Vol. 1173, pp. 71-82). Trans Tech Publications Ltd./ Scopus
• Challa, M., Ambika, M.R., Usharani, S.R., Batakurki, S. and Yallur, B.C., 2022. Modulation of Optical Band Gap of 2-Amino Terephthalic Acid Cu-MOFs Doped with Ag2O and rGO. In Advanced Materials Research (Vol. 1173, pp. 35-45). Trans Tech Publications Ltd. Scopus
• Adimule, V., Batakurki, S., Yallur, B.C., Bathula, C. and Parashuram, L., 2022. Samarium-decorated ZrO2@ SnO2 nanostructures, their electrical, optical and enhanced photoluminescence properties. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 33(23), pp.18699-18715. Q2/2.7
• Adimule, V., Yallur, B.C., Pai, M.M., Batakurki, S.R. and Nandi, S.S., 2022. Biogenic Synthesis of Magnetic Palladium Nanoparticles Decorated Over Reduced Graphene Oxide Using Piper Betle Petiole Extract (Pd-rGO@ Fe3O4 NPs) as Heterogeneous Hybrid Nanocatalyst for Applications in Suzuki-Miyaura Coupling Reactions of Biphenyl Compounds. Topics in Catalysis, pp.1-14. Q2/ 2.9
• Adimule, V., Batakurki, S., Yallur, B.C. and Keri, R., 2022. Design, Synthesis, Characterization and Anticancer properties of Novel derivatives of 2-(4-t-butyl)-5-(5-Aryl substituted-1, 3, 4-oxadiazol-2-yl) pyridine.
• Maya Pai, M., Yallur, B.C., Batakurki, S.R. and Adimule, V., 2022. Synthesis and Catalytic Activity of Heterogenous Hybrid Nanocatalyst of Copper/Palladium MOF, RIT 62-Cu/Pd for Stille Polycondensation of Thieno [2, 3-b] pyrrol-5-One Derivatives. Topics in Catalysis, pp.1-14. Q1/2.9
• Adimule, V., Yallur, B.C., Batakurki, S.R. and Gowda, A.H.J., 2022. MICROWAVE-ASSISTED SYNTHESIS OF Cr-DOPED Gd 2 O 3 NANOSTRUCTURES AND INVESTIGATION ON MORPHOLOGY, OPTICAL, AND PHOTOLUMINESCENCE PROPERTIES. Nanoscience and Technology: An International Journal, 13(2). Q2/1.12
• Batakurki, S.R., Adimule, V., Pai, M.M., Ahmed, E. and Kendrekar, P., 2022. Synthesis of Cs-Ag/Fe2O3 Nanoparticles Using Vitis labrusca Rachis Extract as Green Hybrid Nanocatalyst for the Reduction of Arylnitro Compounds. Topics in Catalysis, pp.1-14. Q1/3.03
• Pai, M.M., Yallur, B.C., Batakurki, S. and Kendrekar, P., 2022. Facile synthesis of chitosan-ZnO-α-Fe2O3 as hybrid nanocatalyst and their application in nitrothiopheneacetate reduction and cyclization of aminothiopheneacetate. Topics in Catalysis, pp.1-9. Q1/3.03
• Nikhila, G.R., Batakurki, S.R. and Yallur, B.C., 2020, October. Synthesis, characterization and antioxidant studies of benzo [4, 5] imidazo [2, 1-b] thiazole derivatives. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2274, No. 1, p. 050017). AIP Publishing LLC. Scopus

National Journal Papers

• Phytochemical Screening of Basal Plate of Allium Cepa L. as Low Cost Adsorbent for Waste Water Treatment. SASTech - Technical Journal of RUAS Year : 2018, Volume : 17, Issue : 2 Print ISSN : 2249-5924. Online ISSN : 2582- 2403. (Co-author; MSRUAS Journal)
• Phytochemical analysis of Capsicum annuum longum stalk as low cost adsorbent for waste water treatment. IJCRT | Volume 6, 2018 | ISSN: 2320-2882 (Corresponding author) (UGC approved)
• Synthesis, characterization and antioxidant studies of benzo[4, 5]imidazo[2, 1- b]thiazole derivatives. AIP Conference Proceedings 2274, 050017 (2020); https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0023101 Published Online: 05 October 2020 (corresponding author) (UGC approved)
• Biogenic Synthesis, Antibacterial and Antioxidant Studies of Prepared Silver Nano Particles Using Root Extract of Saussurea lappa. International Journal of New Technologies in Science and Engineering Vol. 6, Issue. 1, 2019, ISSN 2349-0780. (Corresponding author) (non Scopus)
• Phytochemical investigation and biological assessment of 12-hydroxy-octadeccis-9-enoic acid isolated from swietenia humilis zucc. seed oil. International journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research 2014; vol. 5(2): 582-587. (Corresponding author) (Scopus index Journal)

National Conference Papers

• Fatty acids in Zanthoxylum limonella seed oil, held at Shankarghata, Kuvempu University, Shimoga on March 23 and 24th 2007.
• Sheetal R Batakurki, Maya Pai M,Basappa C Yallur, Vinayak Adimule, Eliza Ahmed(2022). Valorization of Vitis labrusca rachis extract through the production of eco-friendly antibacterial film by microencapsulation in nanochitosan and menthol oil for food packaging applications. National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management held on 18-19 May, 2022, NEFTIM-T
• Maya Pai M and Sheetal R Batakurki. (2021) Synthesis and Evaluation of Free Radical Scavenging Potential of Novel 4H-Thieno[2,2-B]Pyrrole-4,5(6H)-Dione, 13th National Women's Science Congress held on 20-21 November, 2021, NMKRVCW, Bangalore

International Conference Papers

• Amido-imidole tautomerization by acid-catalyzed addition of dinitriles to oleic acid: A novel route for synthesis of N,N’Bis(1-carboxy-N-Heptadec-9yl)alkyl or aryl Diamides and biological importance and possible industrial utilization”, held at Mangalore University on May 13th and 14th 2006.
• A facile multicomponent route for the synthesis of oleo- pyranzo-benzo-quinoline. International Conference on Current Trends in Chemistry and Biochemistry (ICCTB-2009) held on 18th and 19thDecember 2009
• Shivakshini U P, Sheetal Batakurki. “Encapsulation of Leaf Extract of Lactucaserriola in Nano Chitosan and their Antioxidant Studies by DPPH Method” presented on the International on Advances in Material Researchon 25th to 27th July,2019
• Nikhila G, BassappaYallur, Sheetal Batakurki. Synthesis, Characterization And Antioxidant Studies of benzo[4, 5]imidazo[2, 1-b]thiazole derivatives. presented on the International on Advances in Material Research on 25th to 27th July,2019
• Suraj Gopal, Sheetal Batakurki. Encapsulation of Brassica oleracea var. Gongylodes leaves stalk (petiole) in Nano chitosan and their Antibacterial, anti fungal and Antioxidant studies by DPPH method” presented on the International on Advances in Material Research on 25th to 27th July,2019
• Maya Pai M, Niveditha N M & Sheetal R Batkurki. Evaluation of DPPH Free Radical Scavenging activity of Saussurea Lappa Root extract with that of Saussurea Lappa root extract encapsulated in chitosan. International Conference on “Biotechnological Advances in Medicinal Plants and Natural Products and Exhibition on Natural Products and Medicinal Plants Research” held on September 19-20, 2019 organised by Department of Lifesciences, GCU.
• Eliza Ahmed, Maya Pai M, Sheetal R Batakurki. Encapsulation of nanochitosanusing Vitis vinifera extract and its phytochemical profiling by DPPH method. International e-Conference on Biopolymers, APA BIOFORUM, held on July 14-16, 2022.
• Shakkira M and Sheetal R Batakurki (2022) Optimization of Nanochitosan Encapsulated Phytochemicals Extracted from LactucaSerriola Leaf and their Antioxidant Activity by Response Surface Methodology. International e-Conference on Biopolymers July 14-16, 2022. Asian Polymer Association and Indian chitin and chitosan society.
• Swetha Odiveedu and Sheetal R Batakurki (2022) Microencapsulation of nano chitosan as biopolymer using Piper betleleaf petiole extract and its evaluation of antioxidant and alpha amylase inhibition studies. International e-Conference on Biopolymers July 14-16, 2022. Organized by Asian Polymer Association and Indian chitin and chitosan society.
• Amulya K.C, Ms. Maya Pai, Sheetal R Batakurki (2022) Encapsulation of Datura metel leaf Extract in Nanochitosan as Biopolymer and Evaluation of Antioxidant Studies by DPPH Method. International e-Conference on Biopolymers July 14-16, 2022. Asian Polymer Association and Indian chitin and chitosan society.
• Maya Pai M1, Basappa C Yallur2, Vinayak M Adimule3, Sheetal R Batakurki1*, Manjunatha D H4 , Santosh S Nandi5. Optoelectronic Properties of 4,6-dihydro-5H-thieno[2,3-b]pyrrol-5-one based Conducting polymers for Photovoltaic Applications. International Conference on Applied Research and Engineering Sciences held on 24-25 November 2022
• Maya Pai M1, Basappa C Yallur2, Vinayak M Adimule3, Sheetal R Batakurki1*, Jepangsur Aier1. Thiophene based donor-acceptor copolymers for photovoltaic applications: A Review. . International Conference on Applied Research and Engineering Sciences held on 24-25 November 2022.
• Odiveedu Swetha1, Maya Pai M1, Basappa C Yallur2, Vinayak M Adimule3, Sheetal R Batakurki1*. Synthesis and Characterisation of Small Thiophene Analogues for Organic Photovoltaic Cell Applications. International Conference on Applied Research and Engineering Sciences held on 24-25 November 2022.
• Maya Pai M1, Sheetal R Batakurki1*, Basappa C Yallur2, Vinayak M Adimule3*, ,Raviraj Kusanur4, Eliza Ahmed1. Bioinspired synthesis of Palladium nanoparticles decorated on magnetic chitosan as novel reusable hybrid nanocatalyst for Suzuki-Miyaura coupling of thiophene. International Conference on Applied Research and Engineering Sciences held on 24-25 November 2022.
• Eliza Ahmed1, Basappa C Yallur2, Vinayak Adimule3, Raviraj Kusnoor4, Sheetal R Batakurki1*. A Review on Synthesis and Biological Activities of Oxadiazole Derivatives. International Conference on Applied Research and Engineering Sciences held on 24-25 November 2022.
• Eliza Ahmed1, Prasanna Kumara S G2, Basappa C Yallur3, Yogesha Lakkegowda2*, Nagesh B V4, Vinayak M Adimule5 , and Sheetal R Batakurki1* Enhanced Antioxidant Activity of vitis vinifera extract Encapsulated in Nanochitosan. International Conference on Applied Research and Engineering Sciences held on 24-25 November 2022.
• Nagesh B V, Jepangsur Aier, Basappa C Yallur, Maya Pai M, Raviraj Kusanur Vinayak M Adimule, Sheetal R Batakurki*. Synthesis and Characterisation of Coumarin Derivatives using palladium catalyst and their free radical scavanging activity. International Conference on Applied Research and Engineering Sciences held on 24-25 November 2022.

• Swadeshi Vijnana Andolan Karnataka Life Member(2845);
• Eurasia Research STRA-M19237;
• IAEng.Association Life Member: 252256

International Patents

• A system for performing synthesis and characterization of silicon rubber polymer composites reinforced by carbon black and neopentyl glycol diglycidylether. German Patent: Granted: Gebrauchsmusters Nr. 20 2022 105 325. Dated: 11.10.2022
• A system for optimizing the nanochitosan encapsulated phytochemicals and their antioxidant activity using response surface methodology. German Patent: Granted: Gebrauchsmusters Nr. 20 2022 105 336. Dated: 11.10.2022

National Patent

• Process and composition for synthesizing silicone rubber polymer composites-reinforced by carbon-black and neopentyl glycol-diglycidyl ether. Indian Patent Application No.202241049648 A; Publication Date : 09/09/2022
• Knolin K.T., Judy J., Vijaybhanu P., (2019) Molecular Docking Studies and ADME prediction of Novel Hybrid Molecules of Benzoxazinyl Pyrazolone Arylidenes, Int. J. Pharm. (3), pp. 74-78
• A process and composition for synthesizing nano-chitosan and encapsulation of leaf extract of Lactucaserriola. Indian Patent Application No.202241049649 A; Publication Date : 09/09/2022
• Novel 1,3-dicarbonyl derivative of aminobenzoic acid as a potential inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2 main protease (Mpro). Indian Patent Application number 202241019343 A. 2022/4/9