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Sheetal Batakurki

Dr. Sheetal Batakurki

Assistant Professor and Head

As an Assistant Professor under the Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, RUAS, Dr Sheetal Batakurki has been teaching Chemistry for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes since July 2014. Besides teaching, her daily activities include designing curriculum and laboratory experiments for various courses. She has been instrumental in organising various departmental activities including national and international conferences. Her research interests include extraction, isolation and characterisation of secondary metabolites from endangered plant species. She is also working on the synthesis of heterocyclic molecules for antioxidant and anti-cancer applications. Formerly a member of the Board of Studies in Chemistry at RUAS, she is a member of the Board of Examiners at RUAS and Jain University, Bangalore.
She obtained her MSc (Organic Chemistry) and PhD (Organic Chemistry) from Karnataka University, Dharwad. She has a postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights and Law from National Law School of India University, Bangalore. She has experience working as a consultant for various law firms.

Qualifications

  • PGDIPRL (Intellectual Property Right and law)

    National Law School of India University

  • Ph D. in Organic Chemistry

    Karnatak University Dharwad

  • M Sc in Organic Chemistry

    Karnatak University Dharwad

  • B Sc

    Karnatak University Dharwad

Experience

Total Experience: 17.34 years

Karnatak University, Dharwad served as Guest Lecturer from June 2005 — July 2006

Shri Tuljaram Chaturchand College, Baramati, Maharashtra (Affiliated to University of Poona, Pune) served as Assistant Professor from June 2008 — April 2009

Bangalore City College, Bangalore. (Affiliated to Bangalore University) served as Reader and Head of the P.G. Department of studies in Chemistry from May 2009 – July 2012

The Oxford College of Engineering, Bangalore. (Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University) served as Assistant Professor from June 2012-
June 2014

Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore serving as Assistant Professor from July 2014 — till date 

Research Interest: Natural Product extraction and isolation, Synthetic Organic Chemistry

Research Expertise: Synthesis and characterization of novel Heterocyclic molecules for pharmaceutical applications

Keywords

  • Natural Product extraction and isolation
  • Synthetic Organic Chemistry
  • Synthesis and characterization of novel Heterocyclic molecules for pharmaceutical applications

Ph.D. Dissertation:

  1. “Physico-chemical study of unusual fatty acids from minor-oilseeds and synthesis of oleochemicals: An approach to the biological evaluation”

National Conference Papers:

  1. Swetha Odiveedu and Sheetal R Batakurki (2022) Microencapsulation of nano chitosan as biopolymer using Piper betle leaf 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Shakkira M and Sheetal R Batakurki (2022) Optimization of Nanochitosan Encapsulated Phytochemicals Extracted from Lactuca Serriola 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Shivakshini U P, Sheetal Batakurki. ​“Encapsulation of Leaf Extract of Lactuca serriola in Nano Chitosan and their Antioxidant Studies by DPPH Method” presented on the International on Advances in Material Research on 25th to 27th July,2019
  7. Nikhila G, Bassappa Yallur, 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
  8. 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
  9. 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. Garden city university, Bangalore held on June 23rd and 24th 2018. 
  10. Workshop on role of Intellectual property in Pharmaceutical Industry. Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy held on 30th and 31st March 2012.
  11. Cyclopropenoid fatty acids in Zanthoxylum limonella seed oil, held at Shankarghata, Kuvempu University, Shimoga on March 23 and 24th 2007.
  12. On day workshop on ​“IP Valuation & Securitization” held at National Law School of India University, Bangalore on 18th September 2010
  13. 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
  14. Amido-imidol tautomerization by acid-catalyzed addition of dinitriles to oleic acid: A novel route for synthesis of N,N’Bis(1‑carboxy-N-Heptadec9yl)alkyl or aryl Diamides and biological importance and possible industrial utilization”, held at Mangalore University on May 13th and 14th 2006.
  15. Cyclopropenoid fatty acids in Zanthoxylum limonella seed oil, held at Shankarghata, Kuvempu University, Shimoga on March 23 and 24th 2007.
  16. A facile multicomponent route for the synthesis of oleo- pyranzo-benzoquinoline. International Conference on Current Trends in Chemistry and Biochemistry (ICCTB-2009) held on 18th and 19th December 2009.
  17. Synthesis, Anti-inflammation, Analgesic, Molecular Docking and ADMET studies of novel 1H- imidazo [1,2‑b] pyrazole derivative” at Veerashaiva College, Ballari for the conference: Science and Society. Organized by: Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA) and Department of Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka, Bengaluru on 16 – 17th January 2015 held at Veerashaiva College, Ballari

International Conference Papers:

  1. 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

International Journal Papers:

  1. Vinayak Adimule, Sheetal Batakurki, Vinay S. Bhat, Basappa C.Yallur, Gurumurthy Hegde, Chinna Bathula. Enhanced dielectric and supercapacitive properties of spherical like Sr doped Sm2O3@CoO triple oxide nanostructures. Journal of Energy Storage, Volume 57, January 2023, 106318.https://​doi​.org/​1​0​.​1​0​1​6​/​j.est.… (International/​Q1/​Impact factor 8.91/)
  2. Vinayak Adimule, Vinay S. Bhat, Rajeev Joshi, Sheetal Batakurki, Gurumurthy Hegde, Basappa C. Yallur. Enhanced electrical properties of CuO:CoO decorated with Sm 2 O 3 nanostructure for high-performance supercapacitor. Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry. 2023. DOI: 10.1007/s10008-022 – 05343‑3. (International/​Q2/​Corresponding author)
  3. Adimule, V., Yallur, B.C., Keri, R. et al. Microstructure, Photoluminescence and Electrical Properties of SmxGd(1−x): SrO Hybrid Nanomaterials Synthesized via Facile Coprecipitation Method. Electron. Mater. Lett. (2023). https://​doi​.org/​1​0​.​1​0​0​7​/​s​13391… ((International/​Q2/​)
  4. Dayanand N Patagar, Sheetal R Batakurki, Raviraj Kusanur, Swarna MPatra, Saravana kumar, Manjunath Ghate.Synthesis, Antioxidant and Anti-diabetic potential of novel benzimidazole substituted coumarin-3-carboxamides. Journal of Molecular, 2023, Structure, 1274, 134589. 134589;https://​doi​.org/​1​0​.​1​0​1​6​/​j​.mols…. International/Q2/3.84/)
  5. Vinayak Adimule, Basappa C Yallur, Sheetal Batakurki, Parashuram Laxminarayana. Morphology, Optical and Photoluminescence Properties of Sm doped TeO2 Nano Crystalline Powders.Nanoscience and Technology: An International Journal /NanoSciTechnolIntJ.2022042352. DOI: 10.1615/NanoSciTechnolIntJ.2022042352 (International/Q2/1.3/)
  6. Vinayak Adimule, Basappa C Yallur, Sheetal Batakurki, Chinna Bathula, Walid Nabgan, Fahad A Alharthi, Byong-Hun Jeon, S Akshatha, L Parashuram Promoting the photocatalytic reduction of CO2 and dye degradation via multi metallic Smx modified CuCo2O4 Reverse spinel hybrid catalyst. Ceramics International. https://​doi​.org/​1​0​.​1​0​1​6​/​j​.​c​e​r​a​m​i​n​t​.​2​0​2​2​.​0​9.138 (International/​Q1/​)
  7. Vinayak Adimule , Sheetal Batakurki, Basappa C. Yallur , Rangappa Keri. (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. DOI:10.1557/s43578-022 – 00641‑y. (International/​Q1/2.902/)
  8. Santosh S. Nandi Vinayak Adimule, Basappa C. Yallur, Sheetal R. Batakurki. (2022) Synthesis, Morphology and Enhanced Optical Properties of Novel GdxCo3O4 Nanostructures. Advanced Materials Research (Volume 1173), 71 – 82. https://doi.org/10.4028/p‑3pkh…. (International/​Scopus)
  9. Basappa C. Yallur, Malathi Challa*, M.R. Ambika, S.R. Usharani, Sheetal Batakurki.(2022). Modulation of Optical Band Gap of 2‑Amino Terephthalic Acid Cu-MOFs Doped with Ag2O and rGO. Advanced Materials Research (Volume 1173), 35 – 45, https://doi.org/10.4028/p‑i3rc…. (International/​Scopus)
  10. V Adimule, S Batakurki, BC Yallur, C Bathula. (2022) Samarium-decorated ZrO2@SnO2 nanostructures, their electrical, optical and enhanced photoluminescence properties. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics. https://​doi​.org/​1​0​.​1​0​0​7​/​s​10854… (International/​Q2)
  11. V Adimule, BC Yallur, MM Pai, SR Batakurki, SS Nand (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, 2022. https://​doi​.org/​1​0​.​1​0​0​7​/​s​11244.… (International/​Q2/ 2.9/Corresponding author)
  12. Vinayak Adimule, Sheetal Batakurki, Basappa C Yallur, Rangappa Keri. (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. Research Square. https://​doi​.org/​1​0​.​2​1​2​0​3​/rs.3.… (International/​WOS)
  13. Maya Pai, M., Yallur, B.C., Batakurki, S.R. et al. 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. Top Catal (2022). https://​doi​.org/​1​0​.​1​0​0​7​/​s​11244… (International/​Q1/2.9)
  14. Vinayak Adimule, Batakurki, S.R, Yallur BC, Microwave-assisted synthesis of cr-doped gd2o3 nanostructures and investigation on morphology, optical, and photoluminescence properties. Nanoscience and Technology: An International Journal. Volume 13, Issue 2, 2022, pp. 45 – 59.DOI: 10.1615/NanoSciTechnolIntJ.2021039643. (International/​Q2)
  15. Batakurki, S. R., Adimule, V., Pai, M. M., Ahmed, E., & 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, 1 – 14. https://​doi​.org/​1​0​.​1​0​0​7​/​s​1​1​2​4​4-022 – 01593‑7 (International/Q1/2.9)
    Pai M M, Yallur BC, Batakurki S, Kendrekar P. Facile Synthesis of Chitosan-ZnO-α-Fe2O3 as Hybrid Nanocatalyst and Their Application in Nitrothiopheneacetate Reduction and Cyclization of Aminothiopheneacetate. Topics in Catalysis. 2022; Jan 10:1 – 9. https://​doi​.org/​1​0​.​1​0​0​7​/​s​11244… (International/​Q1/​2.9/Corresponding author)
  16. Nikhila, G. R.; Batakurki, S. R.; Yallur, B. C. Synthesis, characterization and antioxidant studies of benzo[4, 5]imidazo[2, 1‑b]thiazole derivatives. AIP Conference Proceedings 2020; 2274: 050017, https://​doi​.org/​1​0​.​1​0​6​3​/​5​.​0​0​23101. (International/​Web of science/​Corresponding author)
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. Synthesis, characterization and antioxidant studies of benzo[4, 5]imidazo[2, 1- b]thiazole derivatives. AIP Conference Proceedings 2274, 050017 (2020); https://​doi​.org/​1​0​.​1​0​6​3​/​5​.0023… Published Online: 05 October 2020 (corresponding author) (UGC approved) 
  20. Phytochemical investigation and biological assessment of 12-hydroxyoctadec-cis-9-enoic acid isolated from Swietenia humilis zucc. seed oil Ijpsr, 2014; vol. 5(2): 582 – 587
  21. 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

International Patents

  • A system for performing synthesis and characterization of silicon rubber polymer composites reinforced by carbon black and neopentyl glycol diglycidyl ether.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 Patents

  • 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
  • A process and composition for synthesizing nano-chitosan and encapsulation of leaf extract of Lactuca serriola. 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

Book Chapters/​Book

  • 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.
  • University Grant Fellowship during PhD

  • Swadeshi Vigyna Andolana

    Member