Dr SHWETHA R
MSc, PhD
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Articles in Journals
Sl.No. Title Name of Journal / Vol. No. / Issue No. / Page Nos ISSN No. Date Published
1 Emerging applications of sustainable modified CdO/Ag-CdO NPs for electrochemical sensitive and selective detection of mercury (Hg+) heavy metal Scientific Reports / / / - 2045-2322 04-Aug-2025
2 TiO₂ and ZnO based ternary nanocomposites coupled with gC₃N₄ and tetra-amino zinc phthalocyanine for enhanced oxygen evolution reaction performance Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects / 718 / 136884 / 1 - 10 0927-7757 08-Jun-2025
3 Plant extract aided synthesis of iron sulphide/nickel sulphide type-II heterostructure for photochemical CO2 reduction and simultaneous degradation of dyes Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering / 13 / / 115854 - 2213-2929 22-Feb-2025
4 Solid state, rapid mechanochemical route for TiO2 coated Schiff-base polymer as adsorbent for the exclusion of hexavalent Cr from water Results in Surfaces and Interfaces / / / - 2666-8459 14-Dec-2024
5 Revolutionizing Biodegradable and Sustainable Materials: Exploring the Synergy of Polylactic Acid Blends with Sea Shells Journal of Renewable Materials / / / - 2164-6325 14-Oct-2024
6 Energy-efficient low-power LED-mediated effective photodegradation of cationic and anionic dyes by phthalocyanine-based COF sensitized ZnO photoactive material Polyhedron / 252 / / 116881 - 0277-5387 09-Feb-2024
7 Mechanochemical route for carboxy substituted SchiffBase polymer coated MWCNT composite as an efficient adsorbent for the removal of Methylene Blue dye: Kinetics, Isotherms and Thermodynamic studies Research journal of chemistry and environment / 27 / 1 / 39 - 47 0972-0626 01-Jan-2023
8 Low power LED assisted effective photodegradation of cationic and anionic dyes by zinc phthalocyanine based 2D polyamide sensitized CuO photocatalyst Research journal of chemistry and environment / 26 / 12 / 99 - 105 0972-0626 12-Dec-2022
9 Green mechanochemical route for the synthesis of carboxy-rich polyaniline/multiwalled carbon nanotubes composite as a competent adsorbent for cationic dyes Seperation science and technlogy / 58 / 3 / 454 - 456 1520-5754, 0149-6395 20-Oct-2022
10 Mechanochemical route for tetra amino zinc phthalocyanine embedded PANI sensitized Fe2O3 heteroarchitecture for photodegradation of dyes under the influence of low power LED light source Surfaces and interfaces / 29 / 2 / 101720 - 2468-0230 01-Apr-2022
Participation in Seminars/Conferences/Symposium
Sl.No. Name of the Conference /Seminar /Symposium Type of Program Title of the Article Role Venue/Place Date
1 International Conference on Applied sciences and advanced materialsICASAM-2025 Conference Reduced Graphene Oxide Anchored Nickel Vanadate for the Light Driven Degradation of Dyes Presenter) B N M Institute of TechnolgyBengaluru 28/11/2025
2 International Conference on ?Frontiers in Physical and Chemical Sciences: Exploring New Horizons FPCS - 2024? Conference Metal phthalocyanine functionalized metal oxides for photochemical remediation of pollutants in water. Presenter) AIGS, Bangalore University 13/11/2024
3 Fourth International conference on Global trends in sustainable Technolgy and its applications in Applied Sciences Conference Zinc phthalocyanine embedded Schiff-Base polymer-TiO2 composite for effective photo degradation of cationic and anionic dyes Presenter) Reva UniversityBengaluru 24/10/2024
4 Bio-inspired Iron Complexes for Sustainable Oxidation Reactions Seminar Participant) ACS Science Talk 24/06/2024
5 Innovation in Sustainable Nanomaterials for Advanced Engineering Applications Seminar Participant) ACS Science talksOnline platform 22/04/2024
Invited Talks
Sl.No. Titel of the Program Name of the Program Date Name of the Institution
1 Five days SDP on Nanomaterials- Design, Synthesis and Applications As a Resource person in Five Days student development program 05/07/2023 Acharya Institute of Technology
MPhil/PhD Guided/Adjudicated
Sl.No. Title Name of Student Institution Role Status Month Year
1

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BHAVANA N Christ University Supervisor Ongoing February 2026
Patents
Sl.No. Title of Invention Inventor(s) Filing Date
1 INTEGRATED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OXYGEN SUPPLY IN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES MOTHI KRISHNA MOHAN,DR. SOLOMON JENORIS MUTHIYA,DR. PRASHANTH KESTUR PUTTARAMAIAH,MR. RAJESH MADDALAPALLI NARAYANA MURTHY,DR. RAJASEKHAR SINGAMPALLI,DR. NAVEENA BETTAHALLI ESWAREGOWDA,DR. ASHWIN CHENNE GOWDA,SHWETHA R,NOBI K DANIEL,DR. MANJUNATHA MADDIKEARI 12-Feb-2025
2 High Performance Electrode Fabrication: New approaches in Synthesizing MgO Carbon Nanocomposites SHWETHA R,DR. N. SRIDEVI,DR. NELLORE MANOJ KUMAR,DR. VINUTH M ,DR. MANNAM SUBBA RAO ,DR. S. MANIKANDAN,DR. S. GNANAM, DR. RAJ KUMAR GUPTA,DR. RAJ KUMAR GUPTA 30-Dec-2024
Research Project
Sl.No. Name of the Research Project Investigator(s) Sponsors Internal/External
1 Design and development of visible light active phthalocyanine based hybrid photocatalyst for the remediation of pollutants in water SHWETHA R, MOTHI KRISHNA MOHAN Internal
Workshop/FDP/Training programme
Sl.No. Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training programme Name of Organiser Level Role Date
1 DFT - A VERSATILE TOOL FOR MOLECULAR MODELING Christ (Deemed to be University),  International Participant 08/12/2025
2 Simulation and computational approaches for energy materials Christ (Deemed to be University),  Regional Participant 09/10/2025
3 AI tools for Research Kristu Jayanti Deemed to be University,  National Participant 03/10/2025
4 Psychological First Aid for Students: Skills for Immediate Support Christ (Deemed to be University),  National Participant 04/08/2025
5 Mechanochemistry:shaking up organic synthesis ACS Science talks, American Chemical Society International Participant 03/07/2025
6 Faculty Development Programme 2025 Christ (Deemed to be University),  Institutional Participant 19/05/2025
7 Faculty Development Programme 2025 Christ (Deemed to be University),  Institutional Participant 19/05/2025
8 MATLAB workshop (A Skill Development Program) Christ (Deemed to be University),  Institutional Participant 03/02/2025
9 Generative AI for University Leaders Vanderbilt University Coursera,  International Participant 01/02/2025
10 GENERATIVE AI FOR TEACHERS Christ (Deemed to be University),  Institutional Participant 16/01/2025
11 International webinar series on cutting edge engineering research Channabasaveshwara Institute of Technology,  Regional Participant 21/11/2024
12 Hands on training workshop on nanomaterial and nanoelectronics devices modeling and simulation using NANODCAL and RESCU Software Nano academic technology,  International Participant 18/10/2024
13 AICTE-VAANI SPONSORED NATIONAL SEMINAR STRATEGIES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY, SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCE Christ (Deemed to be University),  National Participant 07/08/2024
14 Two day online workshop on Emerging trends in Applied sciences-2024 Moodlakatte Institute of Technology,  National Participant 01/08/2024
15 Nano technology and Nano sensors Part 2 Technion Israel Institute of Technology,  International Participant 03/07/2024
16 Bio inspired iron complexes for sustainable oxidation reactions ACS Science talks,  International Participant 24/06/2024
17 Innovative teaching with ChatGPT Vanderbilt University,  International Participant 06/06/2024
18 General Chemistry:Concept development and Application. Coursera,  International Participant 15/05/2024
19 Innovation in sustainable nanomaterials for Advanced Engineering Applications ACS Science talks,  International Participant 22/04/2024
20 Extended reality using unity Christ (Deemed to be University),  Institutional Participant 01/03/2024
21 Faculty Orientation Program Christ (Deemed to be University),  Institutional Participant 26/02/2024
22 Faculty Induction Program Christ (Deemed to be University),  Institutional Participant 15/12/2023
23 AICTE PARAK ASSESMENT AICTE, Acharya Institute of Technology Participant 25/05/2023
24 Five days online FDP on Advanced functional materials for science and Engineering -2023 Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Acharya Institute of Technology Regional Participant 15/05/2023
25 National webinar on Advances in Material Science JSS College of Arts, commerce and Science , Acharya Institute of Technology National Participant 13/02/2023
26 Five days online FDP on Taking Research to next level Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering Bangalore,  Regional Participant 26/09/2022
27 Five days online FDP on Recent trends in materials and Engineering Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management, Acharya Institute of Technology Regional Participant 12/09/2022
28 Five-day FDP on ?Science of new-age materials for advanced technological application? Acharya Institute of Technology, Acharya Institute of Technology Institutional Participant 25/04/2022
29 Five days FDP on Science of New-Age Materials for Advanced Technological Applications Acharya Institute of Technology, Acharya Institute of Technology Regional Organiser & Participant 25/04/2022
30 Two days workshop on Use of Modern ICT tools for effective TLP Acharya Institute of Technology, Acharya Institute of Technology Institutional Participant 25/03/2022
31 DST- SERB sponsored National workshop on nanomechanical and Tribological characterization of Materials Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Acharya Institute of Technology International Participant 04/03/2022
32 Five days online FDP on Recent trends in material science Sapthagiri College of Engineering, Acharya Institute of Technology Regional Participant 02/11/2020
33 Three months online course on Introduction to Molecular Spectroscopy University of Manchester, Acharya Institute of Technology International Participant 03/12/2019
34 Three months online course on Nano technology A Makers course Duke University, Acharya Institute of Technology International Participant 18/12/2018
Awards/Achievements/Others
Sl.No. Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others Description Organisation Month/ Year
1 Jury member for event ALCYONE(Sparkathon-Model making inter school competition) I have been invited as a Jury member for inter school project exhibition for inter school compitition for high school and PUC students. Soundarya Central school 26 July 2024
2 First position in Paper presentation at the international conference I have got first position in Oral paper presentation at the fourth international conference on Global trends in sustainable Technology and its applications in Applied Sciences. Reva University 25 October 2024
3 Appreciation certificate for contribution as a Member of the organizing committee in the 39th Annual Conference of the Ramanujan Mathematical Society organized by CHRIST From the department of Sciences and Humanities received an appreciation certificate for contribution as a Member of the organizing committee in the 39th Annual Conference of the Ramanujan Mathematical Society organized by CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru during 27th December to 29th December 2024. Christ University 29 December 2024
4 Faculty Coordinator during Anvesha 2025 I have been entrusted with the responsibility of serving as the Decoration Team Lead for ANVESHA 2025, scheduled for the 23rd and 24th of July. In consultation with the SWO and under the guidance of Shijin Father, I identified 75 student volunteers. Together with the student leaders, I finalized the decoration themes to be implemented across the Kengeri campus. I monitored and coordinated the entire decoration process?from procurement of materials to the creation of various decorative elements, Christ University 24 July 2025
5 Trainer for a session at the Faculty Development Programme Christ University 28 October 2025
6 Integral member of Magnovite 2025 Team lead for Logistics team( Taken care of entire logistics related things for Magnovite), as well as faculty coordinator for Sciences and Humanities department for Magnovite, hosted two events, i was the point of contact for sponsorship, publicity and organising those two events. Christ University 26 November 2025