SUCCESSIVE VICECHANCELLORS

Executive Leadership & Academic Foundation:

Prof. Vasantha Mittapelli is a distinguished academician and the current Principal of the University College of Science at Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Nalgonda. She earned both her M.Sc. and Ph.D.in Organic Chemistry from Osmania University, Hyderabad. Her early academic promise was marked by the prestigious Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) awarded by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Since joined in Mahatma Gandhi University as an Associate Professor and elevated to professor, she has been a driving force behind the institution’s scientific and administrative growth.

Distinguished Academic and Administrative Tenure:

Professor Vasantha’s career is defined by an exhaustive record of leadership roles at Mahatma Gandhi University. Notably, she served as the Dean of the Faculty of Science, overseeing the academic vision and quality of the science departments. Her extensive administrative portfolio also includes served as Head of the Department of Chemistry, Head of the Department of Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Dean of the College Development Council. Furthermore, she has provided strategic direction as the Principal of the University College of Science &Informatics (2016-2018), Director of the Academic Audit Cell, and Chairperson of the Board of Studies, where she headed curriculum modernization.

Research Specialization & Scientific Impact:

With over 32 years of research experience, Prof. Vasantha specializes in Bioactive Nitrogen Heterocycles, Biofuels, and Nano Chemistry.She has published 39 research papers, authored a book and a book chapter, and earned a citation count of 250 with an h-index of 7. Her laboratory has secured significant funding, including a ₹28.4 lakhs.grant from the Department of Biotechnology for pioneering research into biological hydrogen production.

Industrial Expertise & Professional Skills:

A significant asset to her profile is her 9 years of industrial experience, culminating in her role as Senior Manager (R&D) at Mylan Laboratories During this time, she specialized in the process development of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and the isolation of 126 impurities for 35 different APIs. Her technical expertise in Microwave Synthesizers, Flash Chromatography, and LCMS-based synthetic planning allows her to bridge the gap between academic theory and industrial application, providing her students with invaluable professional insights.

Mentorship & Professional Recognition:

Prof. Vasantha is a committed mentor who has guided 2 Ph.D. scholars and 11 P.G. dissertations, with four doctoral candidates currently under her supervision. Her contributions to the scientific community have been recognized with an Associate Fellowship from the Telangana Academy of Sciences,Life Member in the Indian Science Congress Association and Life Fellowships in the Indian Chemical Society and the Indian Council of Chemists. She remains active in the global research community as a reviewer for Elsevier and Wiley-VCH.

Area of Specialization:

• Bioactive Nitrogen Heterocycles, Biofuels, and Nano Chemistry

Other Positions held at Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda, April 11th 2012-present

• She passed her M.Sc. in Physical Chemistry in 1994 with first division from Department of Chemistry, UCS, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
• She obtained UGC, JRF and SRF fellowship in 1994 through GATE for pursuing Ph.D. She successfully completed her Ph.D. in Chemistry in December 1999 from Department of Chemistry, UCS, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
• She obtained DAAD fellowship in 2000.
• She has total 26 years (post Ph.D.) Research experience of which 8 years of Post-Doctoral Research experience as Postdoctoral Research Associate and Project Scientist at renowned Universities in USA 2000-2008. University of Washington, Seattle (2000); University of California, Berkeley (2001 to 2003); University of California, Davis (2003 to 2007) and Purdue University/University of Cincinnati (2007-2008)
• She has 17 years of teaching experience of which 3 years at GNIT (2009-2012) and 14 years at MGU (2012 to till date).
• She passed her M.Sc. in Physical Chemistry in 1994 with first division from Department of Chemistry, UCS, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
• She obtained UGC, JRF and SRF fellowship in 1994 through GATE for pursuing Ph.D. She successfully completed her Ph.D. in Chemistry in December 1999 from Department of Chemistry, UCS, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
• She obtained DAAD fellowship in 2000.
• She has total 26 years (post Ph.D.) Research experience of which 8 years of Post-Doctoral Research experience as Postdoctoral Research Associate and Project Scientist at renowned Universities in USA 2000-2008. University of Washington, Seattle (2000); University of California, Berkeley (2001 to 2003); University of California, Davis (2003 to 2007) and Purdue University/University of Cincinnati (2007-2008)
• She has 17 years of teaching experience of which 3 years at GNIT (2009-2012) and 14 years at MGU (2012 to till date).

Other Positions held at Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda, April 11th 2012-present

• In-charge HOD for Integrated Pharmaceutical chemistry department from 23.08.2012 to 22.08.2013.
• HoD for Pharmaceutical chemistry department from 22.08.2013 to 07.10.2013.
• Director SC/ST cell, MGU since 31-12-2013 to 10-04-2018.
• Vice Principal and In-Charge HOD of Department of Chemistry of University College of Engineering Technology from 7th October 2013 till 15-05-2014.
• Principal of University College of Science & Informatics, 16th May 2014 to 23rd December 2016.
• HoD of Department of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, from 6th August 2015 to 26th August 2017.
• Chairperson, Board of Studies for Department of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 10th July 2017 to 9th July 2019.
• Chairperson, Women Protection Cell, MGU from 11-7-2018 to 16th Nov. 2022.
• Principal for University College of Science since 24th June 2022 to 23rd Dec. 2023.
• Director for Admissions, MGU since 26th November 2024 to 25th November 2025.
• Dean, Faculty of Science, MGU since 1st Feb 2026-till date.

Area of Specialization:

• Physical Chemistry, Biophysical Chemistry, Physical Organic Chemistry.

I’m Dr. Y.Prashanthi, Asst.Professor, Chairperson, Board of Studies, Dept. of Chemistry, University College of Science, Mahatma Gandhi University, and Nalgonda. I completed Ph.D from Osmania University and Postdoc from Taiwan. I have research experience from Osmania University and Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Hyderabad and AISIN-COSMOS, IICT in Japan Collaborated Project. My teaching includes the core subjectof Inorganic Chemistry and also experience in teaching of Analytical Chemistry and Material science. I have held administrative positions as aCDC, Coordinator, UGC Coordinator, Institutional Coordinator, RUSA, IQAC & NAAC member, Assistant Director, Academic Audit Cell, Head of the Department, Joint Secretary, University Alumni Association, Director, Placement Cell, MGU&Chairperson, Board of Studies, Dept. of Chemistry.

My research includes the areas of Bioinorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Nanoscience& Nanotechnology. I have presented my research work at 40 National & International Conferences. I visited Singapore and USA to present my research articles. I organize conferences, seminars, and science education programmes for staff and students in Schools, Colleges and Universities as a District Coordinator and Associate Fellow of the Telangana Academy of Sciences (TAS) and in association with Royal Society of Chemistry &Indian Science Congress Association, Hyderabad. I have authored more than 40 articles for prestigious National and International journals in addition to 04 books& 02 patents.

I have been on the Editorial board member and also as a reviewer for various National & International journals. I am currently working on a project& consultantwith pharma companies and guiding project students & Ph.D students in the area of Nanoscience, Bio-inorganic Chemistry & Analytical Chemistry. I have provided employment opportunities to more than 1000 students in a various companies and organizations.

Area of Specialization:

He has 20 years of teaching experience and 6 years of industrial experience. He has published 32 Publications in the National & International Journals. He has authored for 4-Books and 4-Patents. One C.S.I.R. (J.R.F.) Student has Awarded Ph.D. Degree on 19-08-2019 under his Supervision from Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda and Four (4) Research Scholars are working at Present.He has completed One (1) Major Research Project as Co-Project Investigator (Co-P.I.) from D.B.T, Ministry of Sciences & Technology, New Delhi. He served in Various Administrative Responsibilities at M.G.U.

Area of Specialization:

Dr. R. Roopa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda. She obtained her M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from Osmania University, Hyderabad.

She has been teaching Chemistry to postgraduate students and is actively engaged in independent research in the areas of Organic Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry. She possesses comprehensive knowledge of the M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry) curriculum and has served as a Resource Person at various academic institutions.

Dr. Roopa has published 19 research papers in national and international journals and has authored three books. She has organized and participated in several national seminars and conferences in the field of Chemistry.

At present, she serves as Chairperson, Board of Studies, Department of Chemistry. She has held several administrative positions at Mahatma Gandhi University, including Vice-Principal (Hostels), Academic Coordinator for the M.Sc. 5-Year Integrated Course, and Coordinator, College Development Cell (CDC).

Area of Specialization:

• Heterocyclic Chemistry ,Medicinal Chemistry

Dr. Mandala Jyothi joined the Department of Chemistry at Mahatma Gandhi University in 2012 as an Assistant Professor. Since then, she has been actively involved in teaching postgraduate students and conducting independent research in the fields of Organic Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry.
She obtained her M.Sc. in Chemistry from the Department of Chemistry, Kakatiya University, and subsequently earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Kakatiya university in 2011. Dr. Jyothi has made significant contributions to chemical sciences through her research and has published over 20 papers in reputed national and international journals. Her research interests primarily focus on Organic Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry, with an emphasis on advancing knowledge and innovation in these areas.
In addition to her academic and research achievements, Dr. Jyothi has played an active role in the development of the department through teaching, mentoring, and academic administration. She is currently serving as the Head of the Department of Chemistry, leading the department's academic, research, and institutional initiatives.

Area of Interest:

• • Green Chemistry
• Synthetic organic chemistry
• Medicinal Chemistry

Dr. S. Kalyani joined Mahatma Gandhi University in 2012 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry. She has been teaching chemistry to post-graduate students and has been undertaking research independently in organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry. An alumnus of the School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad (India) for an M. Sc. (chemistry) degree. She joined Dr. Haribabu’s group at the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, for her doctoral degree (2007). She has 12 publications in various national and international journals.

Experience:

• Senior Research associate (April 2006 - 2008): GVK Biosciences, Uppal, Hyderabad
• Associate Scientist (2008-2009): GVK Biosciences, Nacharam, Hyderabad.
• Scientist (2009 – May 2012): GVK Biosciences, Nacharam, Hyderabad
• Assistant Professor (May 2012 – till date): Mahatma Gandhi University , Nalgonda, Telangana

Area of Interest:

• Carbohydrate Chemistry
• Heterocyclic Chemistry
• Medicinal Chemistry

Dr. SR Ayinampudi born in the year 1977 at Chittaloor, Telangana, complete his primary to degree education at Miryalguda, Telangana, M. Sc (Organic Chemistry) at Bikanur, Nizamabad under Osmania University later join for Ph.Dprogramme at IICT, Hyderabad, India. Finally, gain experience as Post-Doctoral Associate at University of Mississippi, USA.

Dr. SR Ayinampudi presently working as Asst. Professor © at Department of Chemistry, Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda. He has credited National and international peer reviewed publications, published books and book chapters and attended for international seminars.

Research Interest: Isolation and structural elucidation of Natural Products, synthetic methodologies and Medicinal chemistry with lead natural products.

Area of Specialization:

• Organic chemistry, pharmacognosy

MrAmarender K. Assistant Professor(C), Department of Chemistry, Mahatma Gandhi University. He Completed His School education from S.V High School, Nalgonda, Telangana, Graduation [B.Sc. (BZC)] from NG College Nalgonda. M.Sc. Chemistry in the Specialisation of Inorganic Chemistry from Osmania University in the year of 2006. He Qualified AP-SET and Pursuing his Ph.D.from Osmania University under the supervision of Dr. M. Radhika.

He has 16 years of Teaching Experience in Core and Applied Topics in Inorganic Chemistry to M.Sc. students.

Area of Specialization:

AssistantProfessor@c,-senior level -Govt budgeted course IPC-(integrated pharmaceutical chemistry-MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY,Nalgonda)with my specialised area of research in UG and PG level, Ph.D in PHARMACEUTICS(Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology).

Ph.D title : FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF SOLID DISPERSION TRILAYER MATRIX TABLETS OF ATORVASTATIN AND SIMVASTATIN –NOVEL DRUG DELIVERY APPROACH.

Ph.D skills on (QC AND QA, TABLET FORMULATION DESIGN, CLINICAL RESEARCH, BIO ANALYTICAL ,IPR DRAFTING SKILLS ,REGULATORY AFFAIRS ,in-vitro and in-vivo ,pharmacokinetic STUDIES ,drug design,experimentaldesignon animal,clinical evaluation trails as per cpcsea ethical rules govt.of.india trained professional )

My process of selection, recruitment through proper channel of first,Honorable Registrar of Mahatma Gandhi University-Nalgonda with eligible entry qualification , M.TECH (UGC ENTRY ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATION FOR SCALE PAY ).and assigned work load more than 16 hours per week as perugc guidelines for integrated pharmaceutical chemistry since 3rdsep 2010 onwards to till datewith full time dedicati

My selection was done with universityprocedure as per UGC REGULATIONS standards by Registrar of mahatma Gandhi university-Nalgondanotified panel against sanction posts course programme 5 year course pharmaceutical chemistry notified in national news papers like deccan chronicle and eenadu and local news papersby Registrar of Mahatma Gandhi university ,Nalgonda.

Presently senior entry qualified salary claimer based on entry eligibility qualification and work experience , contributed for integrated pharmaceutical chemistry with ugc and university prescribed qualifications mentioned in advertisement recruitment notification.

I am appointed by university internal chosen procedure policy rules and appointment was given by university officials ,based on university required assignment referred to principal, and assigned workload based on expert skills in under graduated degree and post graduate degree and PhD studied syllabus skills and attended workshops modules and skills helped me to meet 5-year integrated pharmaceutical chemistry programme curriculum.and workload as evidenced by time tables of ipc course ,allotted by course coodinator in 2010sep 3 onwards.

Presently I am working 5 year duration integrated pharmaceutical chemistry programme since 3rd Sep 2010 onwards to till date and experience having above 12 years 3 months in service for integrated pharmaceutical chemistry.

This course was introduced first time in INDIA , introduced by mg university and APSCH(now renamed TELANGANA STATE COUNCIL OF HIGHER EDUCATIONL,INNOVATIVE COURSE CURRICULUM POLICY 2007 BY govt of AP and central govt scheme and with nomenclature of title (programme 5 yr integrated IPC –M.SC ) POST GRADUATE level course inindia based on govt. of India under 11 th planning commission and apex body of ugc regulations of integrated courses.

5 year ipc course relevant to industry and research career oriented opportunity in firms like life science industry ( pharmaceutical and bio technological and chemical –Industry practised experimental practical included modules, relevant to inter disciplinary and multi-disciplinary level subjects curriculum.

I am achieved while teaching this course so many patents, national and international patent grantee and peer reviewed journal editor.varoius panel member within in university .and other universities in india .and internal board of studies member in integrated pharmaceutical chemistry in university,prepared practical manuals and authored books for innovative curriculum of integrated pharmaceutical chemistry and other university curriculums,resource person for ugchrdccenters and ipcpharmacovigilancegovt of india.

Area of Specialization:

Dr. Shankara Chary J. Assistant Professor(C), Department of Chemistry, Mahatma Gandhi University. He Completed His School education from Z.P.H.S. Madgulapally, Telangana, Graduation [B.Sc. (MCCs)] from Osmania University, M.Sc. Chemistry in the Specialisation of Physical Chemistry from Osmania University in the year of 2006. He Qualified AP-SET and Awarded his Ph.D. From Osmania University under the supervision of Prof. M .AnandRao.

He has 18 years of Teaching Experience in Core and Applied Topics in Physical Chemistry to M.Sc. and B. Tech students. He has published 3 peer reviewed International Journals. He presented his research work in various National and international Conferences.

Area of Specialization:

• Physical Chemistry

Mrs. D. Abhilasha is a faculty member of Pharmaceutical Chemistry. She completed her M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry in 2006, from, Osmania University College for Women, Koti, Hyderabad. She has 3 years of Industrial experience in Quality Assurance (Regulatory affairs) and 4 years of teaching experience at MGU. Worked as N.S.S Programme officer at M.G.U.

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