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• Awarded Ph.D. on “Studies on the Synthesis of Biologically active Nitrogen, Oxygen and Sulphur containing Heterocycles” under the guidance of Prof. B Kalluraya, Department of Chemistry, Mangalagangothri ,  Mangalore University  in 1999.
• Recognized Research Guide for Ph.D. Programme in Chemistry by Tumkur University.
• Successfully guided one candidate for Ph.D and one candidate for M.Phil Degree.
• Completed- Minor research project entitled “Analysis of Nethravathi River Water-A Special Reference to Health” under UGC grant during the period 2009–2011.
• Completed- Minor research project entitled “Studies on the Oxidation of Heterocyclic Substrates” under UGC grant during the Period 1997 – 1999.
• Completed -Minor research project entitled “Qualitative and Quantitative Study of Water Quality in some Selected Pockets of Nethravathi River” under COSIP funded by UGC sanctioned to the Department of Chemistry during 1999-2002.

• Divya P, Shashiprabha, K.N Venugopala, Vishwanatha P, Melendhran Pillay, Pran Kishore Deb have published Indian patent for the research work titled “Method for obtaining derivatives of 2-isobutoxy-5-(thiozol-2-yl)benzene on 17 January 2025. Issue no: 03/2025.

• Sanjay SS, Subrahmanya RS, Vishwanatha P, Shridhara K. A systematic review on the applicability of plant parts of Colocasia and Alocasia species as potential green corrosion inhibitors and biosorbents. Moroccan J Chem. 2024;12(4):1870–92.
• Purandara H, Santhosh BM, Raghavendra S, Foro S, Patil P, Dharmaprakash SM, Vishwanatha P. Crystal structure elucidation, experimental and computational optical properties of novel acceptor-donor-acceptor organic material: a suitable candidate for nonlinear applications. J Mol Struct. 2022;1248:131492.
• Subrahmanya RS, Sanjay SS, Shashiprabha S, Vishwanatha P. Colocasia esculenta leaf slurry as an efficient surface applicant additive. Int J Shodha. 2022;131–44.
• Hegde RN, Vishwanatha P, Nandibewoor ST. Kinetic and mechanistic modelling on oxidation of antidiabetic drug metformin with copper(III) periodate complex in aqueous alkaline media. Russ J Phys Chem A. 2022;96(1):75–83.
• Hegde R, Vishwanatha P, Nandibewoor S. Voltammetric assessment of 8-oxoguanine at a nano-structured carbon materials based modified glassy carbon electrode. Braz J Anal Chem. 2022;9:84–93.
• Hegde RN, Vishwanatha P, Nandibewoor ST. Kinetic study and mechanistic elucidation for metformin oxidation by Mn(VII) in alkaline medium. Res J Chem Sci. 2022;12(2):53–63.
• Nefisath P, Dasappa JP, Haripriya B, Chopra D, Venugopala KN, Deb PK, Gleiser RM, Mohanlall V, Maharaj R, Shashiprabha S, Poojary V. Synthesis, characterization and larvicidal activity of novel benzylidene derivatives of fenobam and its thio analogues with crystal insight. J Mol Struct. 2021;1226:129386.
• Nefisath P, Dasappa JP, Haripriya B, Chopra D, Venugopala KN, Deb PK, Gleiser RM, Mohanlall V, Maharaj R, Poojary V. Synthesis, structural elucidation and larvicidal activity of novel arylhydrazones. J Mol Struct. 2021;1236:130305.
• Hegde RN, Vishwanatha P, Nandibewoor ST. Electrooxidation and determination of atenolol – a review. Res J Chem Sci. 2021;11(1):75–83.
• Hebbar N, Vishwanatha P. Anti-inflammatory drug as a green corrosion inhibitor for zinc in acidic medium. Int J Shodha. 2021;162–8.
• Kumar N, Sreenivasa S, Prashant A, Kumar V, Holla BS, Chandramohan V, Yadav AK. N’-((3-(substituted phenyl)-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)methylene)-(substituted) benzhydrazide: synthesis, characterization and pharmacological evaluation. Chem Data Collect. 2021;32:100665.
• Karanth K, Vishwanatha P. A mild and efficient method for synthesis of benzimidazoles using thallium nitrate or lanthanum nitrate catalysts. Int J Sci Res Chem Sci. 2021;8(4).
• Sujay MM, Shivakumar HR, Vishwanatha P. Physical behavior of areca leaf–carbon nanotube–vinyl ester and Eupatorium fiber–carbon nanotube–vinyl ester reinforced hybrid polymer composites. [Publication details incomplete in source.]
• Honavar PM, Shirahatti PS, Ramu R, Arunodaya HS, Kumar V, Swamy PG, Kumar N, Vishwanatha P, Holla BS. Synthesis, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, and molecular docking studies of some new rhodanine acetic acid derivatives. Indian J Heterocycl Chem. 2020;30:211–6.
• Hebbar N, Praveen BM, Prasanna BM, Vishwanath P. Electrochemical and adsorption studies of 4-chloro-8-(trifluoromethyl)quinoline for mild steel in acidic medium. J Fail Anal Prev. 2020;20(5):1516–23.
• Premanand MH, Vasantha Kumar, Nikhil P, Naveen Kumar, Sreenivasa S, Vishwanatha P, Poojary B, Holla BS. Synthesis, anti-inflammatory activity and in silico studies of some novel morphine-based carboxamides. Asian J Chem. 2020;32(4):901–6.
• Shashiprabha S, Sanjay SS, Mohan TP, Vishwanatha P. Microwave-assisted, solvent-free, green synthesis of pyrimidine derivatives. Int J Shodha. 2020;9:134–40.
• Purandara H, Raghavendra S, Foro S, Patil P, Gowda BT, Dharmaprakash SM, Vishwanatha P. Synthesis, spectroscopic characterization, crystal structure, Hirshfeld surface analysis and third-order nonlinear optical properties of 2-(4-chlorophenoxy)-N’-[(1E)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethylidene]acetohydrazide. J Mol Struct. 2019;1185:205–11.
• Sanjay SS, Vishwanatha P, Sudhakar YN. Synthesis, characterization and biological activity of quinoline-bound imidazoles. Mapana J Sci. 2018;17(2):53.
• Nefisath P, Vishwanatha P, Sudhakar YN. Synthesis and characterization of benzoxazinone derivatives. Mapana J Sci. 2018;17(2):47.
• Naveen S, Kumar V, Poojary B, Vishwanatha P, Lokanath NK, Abdoh MM. Ethyl 1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-5-carboxylate. IUCrData. 2016;1(11):x161744.
• Samshuddin S, Naveen S, Ananya LN, Vishwanatha P, Lokanath NK, Abdoh M. 2,5-Bis(4-chlorobenzylidene)cyclopentanone. IUCrData. 2016;1(11):x161865.
• Kalluraya B, Vishwanatha P, Hegde JC, Priya VF, Rai G. Sydnone derivatives part IV: synthesis of some triazole thiadiazepines and their biological activity. Indian J Heterocycl Chem. 2003;12:355–6.
• Kalluraya B, Vishwanatha P, Rai G, Rahiman MA, Suchetha. Synthesis and biological activity of some triazinothiadiazines. Indian J Heterocycl Chem. 2002;11(4):287–90.
• Kalluraya B, Vishwanatha P, Rahiman AM. Sydnone derivatives part II: synthesis, characterization and biological activity of 3-aryl-4-[2-(5-substituted-2-furfurylidenehydrazino)-4-thiazolyl]sydnones. Rev Roum Chim. 2000;45(1):71–5.
• Kalluraya B, Vishwanatha P, Isloor AM, Rai G, Kotian M. Synthesis and biological activity of 6-substituted-3-[2-(5-substituted-2-furfurylidenehydrazino)-4-thiazolyl]coumarins. Boll Chim Farm. 2000;139(6):263–6.
• Kalluraya B, Vishwanatha P, Isloor AM, Rai G. Synthesis of some triazolothiadiazines as possible antifungal agents. J Indian Counc Chem. 1999;16(2):26–8.
• Kalluraya B, Vishwanatha P. Synthesis and biological activity studies of 3-arylaminomethyl-7H-6-(6-substituted-3-coumarino)-s-triazolo[3,4-b][1,3,4]thiadiazines. Boll Chim Farm. 1998;137(5):169–72.
• Kalluraya B, Vishwanatha P. Sydnone derivatives part I: synthesis of some 3-substituted-4(3-arylaminomethyl-7H-s-triazolo[3,4-b][1,3,4]thiadiazin-6-yl)sydnones. Indian J Heterocycl Chem. 1998;7:277–80.
• Kalluraya B, Vishwanatha P, Chimbalkar R. Synthesis and antibacterial properties of some 2-substituted-4-coumarinothiazoles. Chim Acta Turc. 1996;24:119–21.
• Kalluraya B, Chimbalkar R, Vishwanatha P, Kotian M. Synthesis and biological activity of some 2-aryl-4-coumarinothiazoles. Indian J Heterocycl Chem. 1995;5:153–4.

• Kalluraya B,Vishwanatha P.Synthesis of some triazolothiadiazines as possible antifungal agents.National Seminar on “Emerging trends in the management of fungal infections”, Lucknow University, 14 – 16 November 1997.
• Vishwanatha P, Rahiman A M,Kalluraya B. Synthesis of some 3-arylaminomethyl-6-(3-aryl sydnone)-8-aryl-1,2,4-triazolo [3,4-b] [1,3,4] thiadiazepines and their biological activity.Sixteenth conference of “Indian Council of Chemists”, Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri, 28 – 30 December 1997.
• Rahiman A M, Vishwanatha P,Kalluraya B. Synthesis and biological activity of 3-aryl-4 [(substituted piperonylidenehydrazino)-4, thiazolyl] sydnones.Sixteenth conference of “Indian Council of Chemists”, Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri,  28- 30 December 1997.
• Kalluraya B, Vishwanatha P. Synthesis of some 3-substituted-4-(3- arylaminomethyl-7H-s-triazolo [3,4,-b] [1,3,4] thiadianzin-6-yl) Sydnones and their biological activity.“85th Indian Science Congress”, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 3 – 7 January 1998.
• Kalluraya B,Vishwanatha P.Sydonederivates: Synthesis, Characterization and biological activity of 3-aryl-4 [2-(5- substituted –2-furfurylidene hydrazine)-4 thiazolyl] sydnones.UGC-DRS, National Symposium on “Newer vistas in synthetic protocols and structural elucidation in chemistry”, MadhuraiKamaraj University, Madurai, 22 to 24 April, 1998.
• Nefisath P,Vishwanatha P. Synthesis, Characterization and Antifungal studies of QuinazolinoneDerivatives.National Conference on “Current Advances in Chemical Sciences”, Tumkur University, Tumkur, 16 March 2018.
• Nefisath P,PrashanthaNaik, 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, Chennai, 27-29 December 2018.
• 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.
• Sudhakar Y N, Anitha Varghese, Akshya K B,Vishwanatha P.Electrodeposited poly(aniline) decorated with nanocactus platinum and its supercapacitor Application.International Conference on “Advances in Chemical and Materials Science (ICCM-2019)”, Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri,17-19 October 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, PrashanthaNaik, 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 November2019

• Participated in One Day National Seminar on “Insights on CBCS and MOOC in Higher Education System” organised by AMUCT and St. Agnes College, Mangaluru (Autonomous) held at Mangaluru on 28June 2019.
• Participated in Two Day National Seminar on “Recent Advances in Chemical Sciences” organised by Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire on 18 and 19 January 2019.
• Participated in One Day Workshop on “Introduction of CBCS at the Undergraduate Programmes” held at Mangalore University, Mangalagangothrion 15 September 2018.
• Participated in the “Second Task Force under Star College Scheme” organised by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry Science and Technology, Govt. of Indiaheld at Gargi College, New Delhi on 8 May 2018.
• Participated in a Seminar on “Manpower Planning in Higher Education” organised by College Development Council, Mangalore University and FVCK at Mangalore University on 24 October 2017.
• Participated in  “Science Lecture Series programme” organised by Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire in association with KSTA, Bangalore on 12 January 2017.
• Participated in Workshop on “The Role of IQAC in Quality Sustenance and Enhancement in Higher Education Institutions” at KSS College Subrahmanya on 23 July 2016.
• Participated in State Level Conference on ‘Autonomous Colleges: Issues, Prospects and Challenges’ at Mangalore University on 20 and 21 November 2015.
• Participated in National Level Seminar on “Modern Synthetic Methods and their Applications” organised by PG department of Chemistry, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire on 27 February 2015.
• Participated in UGC Sponsored National Conference in “Worlds Emerging Advancements in Chemical Technology [We Act-2014]” organised by Department of Chemistry, Govinda Dasa First Grade College Surathkal on 10 November 2014.
• Participated in NUEPA Sponsored National Seminar on “Changing Paradigms of Higher Education: XII Five Year Plan Initiatives” at St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore on1 December 2013.
• Participated in “XXVII AIFUCTO Statutory Conference 2013” organised by AMUCT at St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore, from 30 November 2013 to 2 December 2013.
• Participated in  “Convention on Higher Education” organised by AMUCT at St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore, on 30 June 2013.
• Participated in State Level Workshop on “Methodologies in Research Article Writing” at Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire on 26 January 2013.
• Participated a Symposium on “Recent Trends in Pharmaceutical Sciences” organised by UG and PG Departments of Chemistry, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire on 24 December 2012.
• Participated in International Conference on “Synthetic and Structural Chemistry, ICSSC-2011” at Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri, from 08 to 10 December 2011.
• Participated in Conference and the UGC sponsored National seminar on “Recent Initiatives in Higher Education and their Impact on Equity and Excellence” at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, from 20-10-2011 to 22-10-2011.
• Participated in U.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar on “Recent Initiatives in Higher Education and their Impact on Equity and Excellence” organisedby AIFUCTO and S.T. Hindu College, Tamil Nadu at Kanyakumari, on 21 October 2011.
• Participated in Workshop on “Preparation for SLET-2011” Organised  by UG and PG Departments of Chemistry, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujireon  13 and  14 August 2011.
• Participated in International Workshop on “Applications of Nanotechnology to Energy, Environment and Biotechnology” organised by St. Aloysius College, Mangalore from 14 to 16 December 2010.
• Participated in Workshop on “Microscale Experiments in Chemistry” organised by PG and UG Departments of Chemistry, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujireon 29 and 30 September 2010.
• Participated and presented a paper in the UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar on “Recent Developments in Nano Chemistry-An Overview” organized by PG Department of Chemistry, Govt. Science College, Hassan on 10 October 2009.
• Participated in State Level Conference on “Emerging Trends in Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Designing” organised by PG Department of Chemistry, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujireon 6 and 7 March 2009.
• Participated in TEQIP sponsored National workshop on “Advances in Organic Chemistry and Allied Applications” at NITK, Surathkal from 16 to 18 February 2009.
• Participated in TEQIP sponsored National workshop on “Advances in Co-ordination Chemistry” at NITK, Surathkal from 8to 10 January 2009.
• Participated in National Seminar on “Bharatiya Heritage” at Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Naturopathy and Yogic Science, Ujire from 13 to 15 May 2008.
• Participated in TEQIP sponsored Workshop on “Educational Excellence” at Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Collegeof Engineering & Technology, Dharwad, on 6 and 7 August 2007.
• Participated in State Level Seminar on “Topics in Applied Chemistry” at St Aloysius College Mangalore on 5 and 6 January 2007.
• Participated in Workshop on “SwasthyaSankalpa-Students awareness programme” organised by NSS at Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujireon 1 September 2006.
• Participated in UGC sponsored Regional Level Symposium on “Science Teaching and Education at Undergraduate Level – Past Experiences and Future Directions” at St. Philomena College, Puttur, on from 6 to 7 October 2005.
• Participated in National Conference on “Capacity Building Programme on Multimedia and E-content Development” at Consortium for Educational Communication, NSC Campus, New Delhi, from 16to 27 November 2004.
• Participated in UGC sponsored State Level Seminar on “Modern Techniques in Analytical Chemistry” at Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire, from 29 to 31 July 2004.
• Participated in UGC sponsored Refresher Course at Mysore University from 10 to 30 October 2003.
• Participated in State Level Symposium on “Restructuring Degree Education in the Era of Information Technology” held at M.G.M. College, Udupi, from 17 to 19 August 2001.
• Participated in Workshop on “Chemistry in the New Millennium” at M.G.M. College, Udupi, on 22 July 2000.
• Participated in UGC sponsored Refresher Course at Mangalore University from 2 to 26 June 2000.
• Participated in  UGC sponsored Orientation Course at AIM INSIGHTS, Mangalore from 15 March to 10 April 1999.
• Participated in  UGC sponsored Refresher course at Kuvempu University from 23 October to 14 November 1998.
• Participated in UGC sponsored Computer Awareness Training Programme at Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri from 3 to 22 March 1997.

• BoS Member of Govt Science College, Hassan, 2022-24.
• BoS Member of St. Aloysious College, Mangalore, 2020-22.
• Consultant-Water Quality Maintanance, SDM Swimming Pool since July 2020.
• Dean, Post Gradute Centre, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire , September 2020 to February 2025.
• Chairman, Project Implementation Group, DST FIST (0) Level Project since 2020.
• Vice President of SDM Sibbandi Sauharda Sahakari Niyamita (R) since 2019.
• Co-ordinator of SDM Soil Testing Centre, 2016 to 2024.
• Director, SDM Research Centre affiliated to Tumkur University, 2016 – 2021.
• Vice President of Association of Mangalore University College Teachers (R), (AMUCT), 2015-17
•  Secretary, SDM Staff Association, 2015-16
• Co-ordinator of CPE Scheme, UGC, 2014-19
• Co-ordinator for M.Sc in Medicinal Chemistry/Chemistry Organic Chemistry, 2008- 2024.
• Chairman, APAC, 2008-13
• NSS Programme Officer, 2003 – 07
• Rover / Ranger Programme Officer,1994-2003
• BoE Member of St. Aloysious College, Mangalore, Govt Science College, Hassan and Tumkur University, Tumkur
• Member of IQAC, SDM Institute Technology Ujire
• Member of IQAC, Academic Council and Governing Body, SDM College (Autonomous) Ujire