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Dr. S. Rajasekhar View All

Associate Professor

Apollo Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Dr. Rajasekhar is a graduate of Pharmacy from Dr. M. G. R. Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and holds a Post Graduate degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Adhiparasakthi College of Pharmacy, Melmaruvathur, Tamil Nadu. He completed his Ph.D. at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT University), Vellore, and has also earned a Diploma in Pharmacy from the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Hyderabad.
With over 14 years of teaching experience, Dr. Rajasekhar has previously served at Sri Venkateswara College of Pharmacy (Autonomous), Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. He has supervised over 35 student projects at both UG and PG levels and held numerous administrative roles, including Head of Department, Member of Board of Studies, Academic Council, Research Head, NAAC and NBA Coordinator, NIRF & ARIIA Coordinator, IQAC Coordinator, Exam Cell Coordinator, and Ph.D. External Examiner. He is a member of several prestigious associations, including the Indian Association of College of Pharmacy (IACP), the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), and Eudoxia University, USA.
Dr. Rajasekhar has made significant contributions to research, publishing 32 articles in International and National Journals and securing 7 patents. He has authored 3 book chapters for UG and PG students and organized 3 Faculty Development Programs, 12 Workshops, and 1 Conference. His research efforts have been supported by funding totaling Rs. 57,56,718 from University Grants Commission (UGC), Department of Science and Technology (DST), and the American Chemical Society (ACS). He has also served as Editor, Editorial Board Member, and Reviewer for various National and International Journals including RSC Advances, Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry and Journal of Ethnopharmacology and Toxicology.

    • Graduation In :

      B. Pharmacy

    • Graduation From :

      Swamy Vivekanandha College of Pharmacy

    • Graduation Year :

      2008

    • Post Graduation In :

      M.Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)

    • Post Graduation From :

      Adhiparasakthi College of Pharmacy

    • Post Graduation Year :

      2012

    • Doctorate In :

      Pharmaceutical Chemistry

    • Doctorate From :

      Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT University)

    • Doctorate Year :

      2022

    • 14 years

  • Book Chapters

    • “An overview of future prospective in prodrugs development”. Book Chapter – Futuristic Trends in Pharmacy & Nursing, IIP Series, May 2024, Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 7, 72-86
    • In Silico Drug Design, Molecular Modelling, Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Benzimidazoles”. Book Chapter – Special Publications in Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), UK, November 2019, 273-287, DOI: 10.1039/9781839160783-0027

    Publications in Journals

    • “An overview of Hormone Replacement Therapy in Menopause”, The Journal of Xidian Univeristy, 2024, 18 (2), 141-161.
    • “Pharmacological Screening of Antidiabetic Activity of Ethanolic Extracts of Justicia Tranquebarensis on Streptozocin Induced Rats”, World Journal of Current Medical and Pharmaceutical Research, 2023, 5(6), 280-284. DOI: 10.37022/wjcmpr.v5i6.308
    • “A Comparative Study on the Review and Evaluation of the Regulatory Process of Spurious and not Standard Quality Drugs in Different Countries”, Future Journal of Pharmaceuticals and Health Sciences, 2023, 3(4), 441-446. DOI:10.26452/fjphs.v3i4.513
    • “In-silico Molecular Modelling, MM/GBSA Binding Free Energy and Molecular Dynamics Simulation study of Some Novel Thiazetidines as Potential Inhibitors of Tuberculosis”, Chemistry and Biodiversity, 2023, 20(1), e202200925, DOI:10.1002/cbdv.202200925
    • “Identification of novel inhibitors of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis PrpR through Structure Based Drug Design, Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulations”, Journal of Computational Chemistry, 2022, 43(9), 619-630, DOI:10.1002/jcc.26823.
    • “Exploration of Potential Inhibitors for Tuberculosis via Structure-based Drug Design, Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulation”. Journal of Computational Chemistry, June 2021, 42(24), 1736-1749, DOI: 10.1002/jcc.26712.
    • “Nutritional Package for Preventing Osteoporosis among Post-Menopausal Women –In view of bone density.” European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine (EJMCM), 8(1), March 2021, 2149-2158.
    • “Therapeutic inhibitory activities of cytidine derivatives: A patent overview”. ChemistrySelect,2021, 6(48), 13786-13808,DOI: 10.1002/slct.202102856.
    • “Interventional study to improve ionized Calcium levels among Postmenopausal Women to prevent Osteoporosis”, International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 11(4), Dec 2020, 7817-7821.
    • “A decade update on benzoxazoles, a privileged scaffold in synthetic organic chemistry.” Synlett, Jan 2017, 28 (05), 521-541, DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1588671.
    • “Synthesis and Medicinal Applications of Benzimidazoles: An Overview.” Current Organic Synthesis, 13(6), 40-60, Oct 2016, DOI: 10.2174/ 1570179413666160818151932.

    Publications in Conferences

    • Design of novel azole derivatives via structure based drug design, molecular docking and ADMET studies at ACS Spring 2024, New Orleans, LA, USA (Oral Presentation)
    • Design, in-silico Molecular Docking studies, Synthesis, Spectral Characterization of Some Novel Benzimidazole Compounds and its Prediction of Biological Activity through PASS Software at Vellore Institute of Technology, VIT University (Oral Presentation)

    Patents

    Granted:

    • Title of the invention: “A system for delivery of nanocarriers towards osteosarcoma and overcoming cancer drug resistance.” German Patent, Application No. 20 2022 100 610.5, Publication Date: 20/01/2022.
    • Title of the invention: “Machine learning based breast cancer detection in integration with fuzzy logic.” Australian Patent, Application No. 2020104023, Publication Date: 11/12/2020.

    Published:

    • Title of the invention: “Novel dual release nano structured lipid carrier enriched transdermal patch to deliver low bioavailable cardiovascular drugs.” Indian Patent Application No.202041026683 A, Publication Date: 10/07/2020.
    • Title of the invention: “Machine learning based smart detection of heart disease integrated with big data.” Indian Patent Application No. 202041045221 A, Publication Date: 30/10/2020.
    • Title of the invention: “Artificial neural network based detection of cardiac arrhythmia in Heart patients.” Indian Patent Application No. 202041046509 A, Publication Date: 06/11/2020.
    • Title of the invention: “A Novel Design of Dual Nozzle Touchless Sanitizer Dispenser.” Indian Patent Application No. 202141015730 A, Publication Date: 16/04/2021.
    • Title of the invention: “Ultrasonicator Apparatus for Synthesis of Niosomes” Indian Patent Design No. 400704-001, Publication Date: 10/01/2024