email : nafeesath@sdmcujire.in

• Ph.D on ‘Synthetic and Biological Studies on Some Novel Simple and Fused Five and Six Member Heterocycles, Mangalore University, 2021.
• Completed UGC sponsored Minor Research Project on ‘Synthesis, Characterization & Biological Activity of Quinazolinone Derivatives’ of amount Rs. 1,40,000, 2015.
• Has been sanctioned SDM Seed Money Grant for Research for the project titled Molecular docking study of metal (II) complexes with NN Donor ligand derived from 2-[3-cyano-4-(2-methyl propoxy)phenyl]-4-methyl-1,3-thiazole5-carbohydrazide and evaluation as Anticancer Agents, 2022.

• Nefisath P, Jagadeesh Prasad Dasappa, Haripriya B, Deepak Chopra, Katharigatta N. Venugopala, Pran Kishore Deb, Raquel M. Gleiser ,VireshMohanlall, Rajendra Maharaj, Shashiprabha, Vishwanatha Poojary.2021, Synthesis, structural elucidation and larvicidal activity of novel arylhydrazones, J. Mol. Struct., 1236,130305. IF: 3.196. (Indexed in Scopus and Web of Science)
• Nefisath P, Jagadeesh Prasad Dasappa, Haripriya B, Deepak Chopra, Katharigatta N. Venugopala, Pran Kishore Deb, Raquel M. Gleiser, VireshMohanlall, Rajendra Maharaj, Shashiprabha S, Vishwanatha Poojary.2020. Synthesis, characterization and larvicidal activity of novel benzylidene derivatives of fenobam and its thio analogues with crystal insight.Journal of Molecular  Structure. 1226 (Part B), 129386. IF: 3.196. (Indexed in Scopus andWeb of Science)
• Shashiprabha, Nefisath P, Vishwanatha P, B Shivarama Holla. 2019.Synthesis and Characterization of Chalcones and Pyrazolines derived from substituted Aryl ether.Mapana Journal of Sciences.18(2):13-19.
• Nefisath P, Vishwanatha P, Sudhakar Y N.2018. Synthesis and characterization of Benzoxazinone Derivatives. Mapana Journal of Sciences. 17(2):47-51.

• Nefisath P, Ravindra Moger, Dileep R, Ramachandra Bhat B. Synthesis, Spectral studies and Applications of Chromium(III) Complexes with NNOO donor Schiff Base Ligand. International Conference on Coordination & Organometallic Chemistry (ICCOC-2009).Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. 19-20 March 2009.
• Nefisath P Vishwanatha P. Synthesis, Characterization and Antifungal studies of Quinazolinone Derivatives. National Conference on Current Advances in Chemical Sciences. Tumkur University, Tumkur. 16 March 2018.
• Nefisath P, Prashantha Naik, Annapoorna, Shashiprabha, Jagadeesh Prasad D, Vishwanatha P. Anti-inflammatory and Anti-microbial activity studies of some novel Imidazole Derivatives. International Conference on Modern Trends in Chemical Sciences including Green Chemistry (MTCSGC-2018). SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram Campus, Chennai. 27-29 December 2018.
• Jareena Banu, Nikhila, Arun M Isloor, Nefisath P. Fabrication and Characterization of PEI Based Membrane for Heavy Metal Removal. National Conference on Recent Advances in Material Science. Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa College, Madikeri. 5 February 2019.
• Manjunatha S, Priyanka J, Sudhakar T G, Nefisath P. Analytical techniques for the analysis of water, waste water, food products, plastics & rubber, petroleum products, and salt spray corrosion studies. National Conference on Exploring Innovative Research and Developments in Chemical Sciences (EIRDCS – 2019). Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta. 1 – 2 March 2019.
• Nefisath P, Jagadeesh Prasad D, Nagarajan K, Vishwanatha P, Shashiprabha. Anthelmintic and Anti-microbial Activity Studies of some 4-Oxo-5-substituted-2-imidazolidinylidene Derivatives of N-Acetylcreatinine. International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials for Energy, Environment and Health Care (AFMEEHC). University of Mysore, Mysuru. 18-20 March 2019.
• Nefisath P, Shashiprabha, Jagadeesh Prasad D, Venugopal, Vishwanatha P. Antitubercular Activity Studies of Some Novel Schiff Bases of Ethyl 2-(3-Cyano-4-Isobutoxyphenyl)-4-Methyl-1,3-Thiazole-5-Carboxylate. International Conference on Advances in Chemical and Materials Science (ICCM-2019). Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri. 17-19 October 2019.
• Nefisath P, Prashantha Naik, Annapoorna, Shashiprabha, Vishwanatha P, Venugopal, Jagadeesh Prasad D. Antitubercular, Anti-inflammatory and Antimicrobial Activity Studies of some Novel Imidazole Derivatives. International Syngenta Agroscience Symposium on Sustainable Chemistry & Technology. Syngenta Biosciences Pvt. Ltd., Goa. 4 – 5 November 2019.
• Poornima, Madhu G, Nefisath P. Madhuri P Rao. Synthesis and Characterization of β-Nitrostyrene Derivatives. National Conference on Trends in Materials and Chemical Sciences. MIT, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal. 4-5 November 2019.
• Nefisath P, Jagadeesh Prasad D, Shashiprabha, Deepak Chopra, Venugopal K N, Vishwanatha P. Larvicidal study of 1-(Substitutedphenyl)-3-((2E,5Z)-1-methyl-5-(substitutedfuran-2-yl)methylene)-4-oxoimidazolidin-2-ylidene)urea and thiourea analogues against Anopheles arabiensis& Structural insight by single crystal X-ray studies. International Virtual Conference on Innovative Research in Chemical Sciences (IRCS-2020). SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram Campus, Chennai. 29 – 30 June 2020.

International Conferences attended

• “Coordination & Organometallic Chemistry (ICCOC 2009)”, organized by Department of Chemistry, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 641 046, on 19 & 20 March 2009.
• “5th Bangalore Nano”, held at Lalit Ashok, Bangalore, during 5-7 December 2012.
• “Modern Trends in Chemical Sciences including Green Chemistry (MTCSGC-2018)” organized by SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai during 27-29 December 2018.
• Advances in Functional Materials for Energy, Environment and Health Care (AFMEEHC), organized by, University of Mysore, Mysuru, during 18-20 March 2019.
• “Advances in Chemical and Materials Science (ICCM-2019)”, held at Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri, 17-19 October 2019.
• International Syngenta Agroscience Symposium on “Sustainable Chemistry & Technology”, held at Syngenta Biosciences Pvt. Ltd., Goa, 4 & 5 November, 2019.
• Virtual Conference on ‘Innovative Research in Chemical Sciences (IRCS-2020)’ organized by Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Ramapuram Campus, Chennai on 29 & 30 June 2020.

National Conferences attended

• “Emerging Trends in Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Designing”, held at SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, on 6 & 7 March 2009.
• “Recent Trends in Chemical Research”, organized by Department of Chemistry, NITK, Surathkal during 8-10 March 2010.
• “Chemistry and Life”, organized by Poornaprajna College, Udupi, on 7 & 8 August 2015.
• “Chemistry for Sustainable Future” organized by PG Department of Chemistry, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire on 27 & 28 January 2017.
• “Reaching the Unreached through Science & Technology: Recent Advances in Physical, Chemical, Mathematical and Biological Sciences for Energy, Health and Environment” organized by Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri, on 8 & 9 September 2017.
• “Current Advances in Chemical Sciences” organized by Tumkur University, Tumkur, on 16 March 2018.

Seminars / Workshops / Webinars attended

• 3-day National Workshop on “Modern Electro-chemical Techniques in Synthesis and Characterization of Advanced Materials (METSCAM)”, organized by Department of Chemistry, NITK, Surathkal during 5-7 September 2008.
• “Recent Research Trends in Chemistry: An Interaction Programme – Faculty and PG students of NITT & NITK” held at Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, during 27-29 September 2008.
• 3-day day National Workshop on “Advances in Coordination Chemistry (ACC 09)”, organized by Department of Chemistry, NITK, Surathkal during 8-9 January 2009.
• 3-day National Workshop on “Advances in Organic Chemistry and Allied Applications (AOCAA 09)”, organized by Department of Chemistry, NITK, Surathkal during 16-18 February 2009.
• 2-day workshop on “Microscale Scale Experiments in Chemistry”, conducted by UG & PG Department of Chemistry, SDM College, Ujire, on 29 & 30 September 2010.
• State Level seminar on “Herbal Drug Development Research”, organized by SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire on 25 & 26 March 2010.
• Workshop on “e-content development and innovative teaching practices”, organized by SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire on 19 & 20 January 2011.
• National Seminar on “Recent advances in Chemical Sciences”, organized by St. Aloysius College, Mangalore, on 23 & 24 January 2011.
• National Seminar on “Expanding Frontiers in Chemistry” organized by Vijaya College, Mulki on 15 & 16 December 2011.
• National Level Workshop on “Preparation for UGC/NET/K-SET – 2013, organized by PG Department of Chemistry, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, during 13-15 November 2013.
• State Level Seminar on “Chemistry of Advanced Materials”, organized by Vijaya College Mulky, on 5 January 2015.
• National Level Seminar on “Modern Synthetic Methods and their Applications” organized by PG Department of Chemistry, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire on 27 February 2015.
• 2-Day Workshop on “Research Methodology for New research Scholars”, held at Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri, on 4 & 5 March 2016.
• Technical Seminar on “Effective Search Strategy & Reference Management System” organized by SDM Institute of Technology, Ujire on 28 September 2016.
• 2-day National Seminar on “Recent Advances in Chemical Sciences (NSRACS-2019), organized by Department of Chemistry, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire on 18 & 19 January 2019.
• Workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Patent” organized by SDM College (Autonomous) PG Centre, Ujire on 27 March 2019.
• Workshop on “New Education Policy” organized by SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire on 29 July 2019.
• Workshop on “Recent Advances in Material Chemistry (RAMC)” held at NITK Surathkal on 26 September 2019.
• National Webinar on ‘Nano Materials’ organized by Research Department of Chemistry, Sadakathullah Appa College (Autonomous), Rehmath Nagar, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu on 6 June 2020.
• 3 Day International Webinar “GOLD AURA-Chemistry for life” organized by the PG Department of Chemistry and IQAC, Payyanur College, Kerala in association with Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) and Prof. K.T.K. Foundation, Payyanur during 17 to 19 June 2020.
• International Webinar on ‘Antimicrobials, Corona Virus and Tackling Covid-19’ organized by Dean Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang on 11 June 2020.
• International Webinar on “3D Electron Microscopy For Structural  Nanotechnology” by Dr Nonappa, Docent, MRSC, Adjunct Professor in Soft Matter Microscopy, Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University, Helsinki, Finland, organized by the Department of Chemistry, St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru -575 003 on June 25, 2020.
• National Webinar on Scintillating Chemistry (SC-2020), organized by Association of Chemistry Teachers, Mumbai on 28 June 2020.
• Webinar on ‘Use of Digital Platforms in e-Teaching, conducted by Science Departments and IQAC, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire on 9 July 2020.
• Webinar on ‘Issues and Concerns of Online Mode of Teaching Learning and Evaluation’ organized by IQAC SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire on 6 August 2020.
• One Day National Webinar on ‘Frontiers in Chemistry’, organized by Department of Chemistry, NITK Surathkal on 28 September 2020.
• Webinar on ‘Teacher’s role in NEP Implementation: Awareness, Orientation, Challenges and Responses’ organized by Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri on 26 February 2021.
• Seminar on ‘Research Proposal Writing’ organized by Research Committee and IQAC Cell (Paramarsh Scheme), SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire on 23 March 2021.
• Webinar on ‘Prior Art Search Engine, patent Structure and Claim Drafting’ organized by SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire on 26 June 2021.
• International Webinar on ‘Recent Advances in Organic Synthetic Methods (RAOSM 2021)’, organized by Department of Chemistry, Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri on 27 and 28 August 2021.
• One Day State Level Workshop on ‘Intellectual Property Rights & Promotion of Innovations’, organized by PG department of Chemistry, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire on 19 July 2022.
• Two Day Multidisciplinary National Seminar on ‘Indigenous Practices in Higher Education in India: Steps Ahead’, organized by Dept. of Economics and Rural Development in collaboration with Rashtriya Samaj Vigyan Parishad (R.), New Delhi on 29th & 30th March 2023.
• State Level Workshop on Research Design: Article Writing & Publication- Way forward’ organized by the Research & Development Cell, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire on 03 June 2023.
• National Workshop on Molecular Docking & Electroanalytical Techniques (MDET -2023) organized by Department of PG Studies and Research in Chemistry in association with Indian National Young Academy of Sciences (INYAS) on 06 June 2023.

• Best Poster Presentation Award in a National Conference on ‘Current Advances in Chemical Sciences’ held at Tumkur University, Tumkur, on 16 March 2018.
• Best Oral Presentation Award in an International Conference on ‘Modern Trends in Chemical Sciences including Green Chemistry (MTCSGC-2018)’ held at SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai, on 27-29 December 2018.
• Best Paper Award (Oral) in an International Virtual Conference on ‘Innovative Research in Chemical Sciences (IRCS-2020)’ held at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram Campus, Chennai on 29-30 June 2020

Short term courses / Online Courses completed

• Two – week ISTE STTP on ‘Environmental Studies’, conducted by Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, under National Mission on Education through ICT (MHRD), New Delhi during 2-12 June 2015.
• 6-day course on ‘Customized Natural Products to Evade Multidrug Resistance in Cancer’, a MHRD GIAN Program, organized by Mangalore University during 16-22 May 2019.
• 12 weekonline course on “Coordination Chemistry”, conducted by Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, under NPTEL, Funded by the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India, during July – October 2019.

Faculty development programs attended

• “Enhancing Teaching Skills”, organized by SDMIT, Ujire, conducted by Mission 10X team Wipro, Bengaluru during 29 – 31December 2015.
• Workshop – “FEEL Teacher” Learning and Development Intervention, organized by SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, conducted by College for Leadership and HRD, Mangaluru, during 7 – 9 June 2019.
• “Coordination Chemistry”, conducted by Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, under NPTEL, Funded by the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India, during July – October 2019
• Six days short term faculty development programme organized by PG Department of Chemistry, IQAC and Chemistry Alumni Association of Payyanur College in association with The Kerala State Higher Education Council, during 23 – 28 May 2020.

Membership

• BOE member of M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Organic Chemistry/ Analytical Chemistry at Mangalore University
• BOE member of M.Sc. in Chemistry at St. Agnes College, Mangalore
• BOE member of M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Analytical Chemistry at St. Aloysius College, Mangalore
• BOE member of M.Sc. in Chemistry at Govt. Science College, Hassan
• BOE member of M.Sc. in Chemistry at Tumkur University, Tumkur
• Member of Karnataka Sahitya Parishat