Dr PRASAD PRALHAD PUJAR
MSc, PGDCA, PhD
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
MSc, PGDCA, PhD
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Articles in Journals
| Sl.No. | Title | Name of Journal / Vol. No. / Issue No. / Page Nos | ISSN No. | Date Published |
| 1 | A new germacranolide from Artemsia pallens | Phytochemistry / 41 / 4 / - | 0031-9422, 1873-3700 | 04-Feb-2014 |
| 2 | Alumina Catalyzed derivatisation of sesquiterpen lactones | Indian Journal of Chemistry / 36B / / 1047 - 1049 | 0376-4699, 0975-0983 | 18-Feb-2014 |
| 3 | Guainolide from Amberboa divericata | Indian Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry / 7 / / 67 - | 0971-1627 | 16-Feb-2014 |
| 4 | Isolation of Parthenolide from leaves of Michelia champaka | Indain Drugs / 34 / 7 / 415 - | 0019-462X | 27-Feb-2014 |
| 5 | Eudasmanoids from Sphaeranthus indicus | Fitoterapia / 71 / 3 / 264 - 268 | 0367-326X, 1873-6971 | 18-Aug-2014 |
| 6 | New germacranolide from Artemsia pallens | Fitoterapia / 71 / 5 / 590 - 592 | 0367-326X, 1873-6971 | 22-Jan-2014 |
| 7 | Photo-oxidation of Nimbin, a triterpenoid from Azadirachta indica | Natural Products Letters / 11 / / 181 - 186 | 1029-2349, 1478-6419 | 15-Jan-2014 |
| 8 | The facile and efficient organocatalytic platform for accessing 1,2,4-selenadiazoles and thiadiazoles under aerobic conditions | Tetrahedron Letters / 59 / 10 / 904 - 908 | 0040-4039 | 31-Jan-2018 |
| 9 | A metal- and base-free domino protocol for the synthesis of 1,3-benzoselenazines, 1,3-benzothiazines and related scaffolds | Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry / 17 / 9 / 2516 - 2538 | 1477-0520 | 25-Jan-2019 |
| 10 | Studies on Photophysical Properties of Mono-carbonyl Curcumin Analogues: Experimental and Theoretical approach | Oriental Journal of Chemistry / 34 / 4 / 2170 - 2179 | 0970-020X | 19-Jul-2018 |
| 11 | Reagent-Controlled Divergent Synthesis of 2‑Amino-1,3Benzoxazines and 2‑Amino-1,3-Benzothiazines | The Journal of Organic Chemistry / 85 / 2 / 380 - 396 | 0022-3263 | 11-Dec-2019 |
| 12 | P(III)-Mediated Cascade C-N/C-S Bond Formation: A Protocol towards the Synthesis of N,S-Heterocycles and Spiro Compounds | Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis / 363 / / 431 - 435 | 1615-4169 | 02-Dec-2020 |
| 13 | Aza-Michael addition of 1,2-diazoles to structurally diverse enones: Efficient methods toward β-amino ketones | Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry / / / - | 1943-5193 | 18-Dec-2020 |
| 14 | Synthesis of 4H-3,1-Benzothiazin-4-Ones via C-N/C-S Bond Forming Reactions | Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds / / / - | 1563-5333 | 05-Oct-2022 |
| 15 | Potassium tert-Butoxide-Mediated Synthesis of 2-Aminoquinolines from Alkylnitriles and 2-Aminobenzaldehyde Derivatives | ChemistrySelect / 7 / 46 / - | 2365-6549 | 13-Dec-2022 |
| 16 | Solid-State Organic Fluorophore for Latent Fingerprint Detection and Anti-Counterfeiting Applications | ChemistrySelect / / / - | 2365-6549 | 12-Jan-2024 |
| 17 | A Metal-Free KOtBu-Mediated Protocol towards the Synthesis of Quinolines, Indenoquinolines and Acridines | ChemistrySelect / / / - | 2365-6549 | 26-Jan-2024 |
| 18 | Curcumin Analogues as Organic Fluorophores for Latent Fingerprint Imaging | ChemistrySelect / 9 / 32 / - | 2365-6549 | 22-Aug-2024 |
| 19 | Detection of Latent Fingerprints with Simple AIE-Active p-Phenylenediamine Schiff Bases | Journal of Fluorescence / / / - | 1053-0509 | 15-May-2025 |
| 20 | A highly effective curcumin analogue as naked eye colorimetric and fluorescent sensor for sensitive and selective detection of Hg2+ ions and its application on test strips and real sample analysis | RSC Advances / 15 / / 25811 - 25822 | 2046-2069 | 15-Jul-2025 |
| 21 | Highly emissive dibenzofuranfluorophores with aggregation-induced emission for bioimaging in HeLa cell lines | RSC Advances / / 42 / - | 2046-2069 | 18-Sep-2025 |
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 | Work shop on "Advances in Chemical Sciences" | PARTICIPANT) | Karnataka Science and Technology Academy Bangalore and Department of Chemistry Christ University, Bangalore | 17/06/2014 | ||
| 2 | Conference on "Science and Technology Challenges f | PARTICIPANT) | Karnataka Science and Technology Academy Bangalore and Christ University, Bangalore | 17/06/2014 | ||
| 3 | Workshop on "Spectroscopy" | PARTICIPANT) | The National Academy of Sciences and Christ University, Bangalore | 17/06/2014 | ||
| 4 | Workshop on Advances in Material Science | PARTICIPANT) | JNCASR and Christ University | 07/03/2015 | ||
| 5 | Lecture workshop on Modern Trends in Chemistry | PARTICIPANT) | Indian Academy of Sciences and Christ university | 07/03/2015 | ||
| 6 | Modern Trends in Chemical Research | PARTICIPANT) | Christ University in Association with KSTA Bangalore | 10/03/2016 | ||
| 7 | INSPIRE-2015 | PARTICIPANT) | Christ University in Association with DST | 10/03/2016 | ||
| 8 | Modern aspects in Chemical Research | SEMINARS | PARTICIPANT) | Christ University in Association with Indian Academy of Sciences Bangalore | 22/02/2016 | |
| 9 | Workshop on "Modern Approach to Materials" | SEMINARS | PARTICIPANT) | Christ UniversityChrist University | 29/08/2016 | |
| 10 | Lecture Workshop on 'Energy materials' | SEMINARS | PARTICIPANT) | Christ University & Indian Academy of SciencesChrist University | 08/03/2017 | |
| 11 | International Conference on 'Women in Science, Research and Innovation' | CONFERENCES | PARTICIPANT) | Christ University, Bengaluru, India | 20/06/2017 | |
| 12 | National COnference on 'Idea of National University' | CONFERENCES | PARTICIPANT) | Christ University, Bengaluru, India | 26/07/2017 | |
| 13 | International Conference on "Advanced Functional Materials for Energy,Environment and Health Care" | CONFERENCES | Poster on "Selective sensor for naed eye detection of Fe+3 and Al+3 based on Curcumin analogue". | PRESENTER) | Center for Materials Science and Technology University of MysoreMysore | 18/03/2019 |
| 14 | Virtual International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Technology | CONFERENCES | PARTICIPANT) | Reva University BengaluruReva University Bengaluru | 02/11/2020 | |
| 15 | Webinar on Applications of Cyclic Voltammetry in Research | SEMINARS | PARTICIPANT) | Reva University, BengaluruReva University, Bengaluru | 12/07/2020 | |
| 16 | The top Global University Project, 2nd online Symposium | SYMPOSIUM | PARTICIPANT) | Ritsumeikan University, JapanOnline Symposium | 30/11/2020 | |
| 17 | National Webinar on "Intellectual Property Rights and its role in Research and Innovation | SEMINARS | PARTICIPANT) | IQAC and Innovation Cell,Yogi Vemana University,Kadapa.(Online) Yogi Vemana University,Kadapa,Andhra Pradesh, India | 03/07/2021 | |
| 18 | International Conference on New Frontier Research in Chemical Sciences | CONFERENCES | PARTICIPANT) | Jyothi Nivas College Autonomous,Bengaluru(Online) Jyothi Nivas College Autonomous,Bengaluru | 11/11/2021 | |
| 19 | Progress and Promises in Chemical Sciences | SEMINARS | PARTICIPANT) | CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore | 06/06/2022 | |
| 20 | Trends and Innovations in Materials Energy and Sustainability | CONFERENCES | PARTICIPANT) | CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore | 07/04/2022 | |
| 21 | Rasayan 18 | SYMPOSIUM | MODERATOR) | 29/01/2024 | ||
| 22 | National Conference on Sustainable Chemistry And Climate Change (NCSC3-2024) | CONFERENCES | MODERATOR) | CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore | 26/03/2024 | |
| 23 | National Seminar on ?Circular Chemistry - A Road map to Sustainability? | SEMINARS | MODERATOR) | CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore | 14/10/2024 | |
| 24 | International Symposium on Functional Materials | SYMPOSIUM | International Symposium on Functional Materials | PARTICIPANT) | CHRIST (Deemed to be University)CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore | 22/02/2025 |
| 25 | “In Her Element Celebrating Women Shaping Science” | CONFERENCES | “In Her Element Celebrating Women Shaping Science” | PARTICIPANT) | CHRIST (Deemed to be University)BANGALORE | 11/02/2026 |
| 26 | International Conference, Scientific Advances in Natural and Technological Sciences (SAINTS 2026) | CONFERENCES | International Conference, Scientific Advances in Natural and Technological Sciences (SAINTS 2026) | PARTICIPANT) | CHRIST (Deemed to be University)BANGALORE | 07/01/2026 |
Invited Talks
| Sl.No. | Titel of the Program | Name of the Program | Date | Name of the Institution |
| 1 | Yoga in Routine Life | Personality Development Talk | 17/11/2021 | Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University, Bangalore) |
| 2 | Yoga in Routine Life | Orientation Session | 28/10/2021 | Department of Computer Science, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore |
| 3 | Importance of yoga in our life | International Day of Yoga-2023 | 21/06/2023 | School of Education, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore |
| 4 | IR-Spectroscopy | Special Guest Lecture on IR-Spectroscopy for B.Sc V semester students | 29/11/2024 | KLE Society's Bsavaprabhu Kore Arts and Science College, Chikodi, Karnataka |
| 5 | InfraRed Spectroscopy | Special Guest Lecture on IR-Spectroscopy for B.Sc V semester students | 02/09/2025 | KLE Society's Bsavaprabhu Kore Arts and Science College, Chikodi, Karnataka |
MPhil/PhD Guided/Adjudicated
| Sl.No. | Title | Name of Student | Institution | Role | Status | Month Year |
| 1 | Synthesis of derivatives of selected natural products and studies on their applications in material science. | Manjula Rayanal | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Ongoing | June 2016 |
| 2 | Strategic exploration of novel synthetic routes towards the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and their biological activity evaluation. | V P RAMA KISHORE PUTTA | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Ongoing | December 2016 |
| 3 | Synthesis of benzothiazinones, benzothiazines and their selenium analogues through novel synthetic routes. | V.P. Rama Kishore Putta | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Notification Issued | December 2020 |
| 4 | SYNTHESIS OF THIAZINES, THIAZINONES AND N-CYCLO ALKYL AZOLES VIA NOVEL SYNTHETIC ROUTES | POLINA SAI BABU | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Awarded | November 2023 |
| 5 | SYNTHESIS OF QUINOLINES, TETRAHYDROACRIDINES AND RELATED N-HETEROCYCLES VIA NOVEL SYNTHETIC METHODS | PENDYALA SATYA KISHORE | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Awarded | April 2025 |
| 6 | Synthesis of 1,2,3-triazole and derivatives through a copper free click chemistry Approach | MELVIA SAJI THOMAS | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Ongoing | July 2021 |
| 7 | Synthesis Of Thiazines, Thiazinones And N-Cyclo Alkyl Azoles Via Novel Synthetic Routes | POLINA SAI BABU | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Ongoing | December 2019 |
| 8 | Synthesis Of Quinazolines, Benzothiazines And Related Scaffolds By Novel Synthetic Routes | Pendyala Satya Kishore | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Ongoing | December 2020 |
| 9 | Synthesis Of Benzothiazines, Benzothiazinones and Triazoles by Novel Synthetic Routes | Melvia Saji Thomas | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Ongoing | June 2021 |
| 10 | SYNTHESIS OF FUSED HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AND STUDIES ON THEIR APPLICATIONS | NIKITA KUSH DURGI | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Ongoing | August 2022 |
| 11 | . | ANVIL JENNIFER W | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Ongoing | June 2023 |
| 12 | SYNTHESIS OF CURCUMIN ANALOGUES AND STUDIES OF THEIR SENSING, PHOTOVOLTAIC AND ANISOTROPIC PROPERTIES | RAMESH D K | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Ongoing | March 2024 |
| 13 | STUDIES OF DEREPLICATION OF NATURAL PRODUCTS AND REACTION ANALYSIS USING MACHINE LEARNING | SHIBIN JASPER T | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Ongoing | August 2024 |
| 14 | Synthesis Of Heterocyclic Compounds Under Solvent-Free Microwave-Assisted Conversion Of Baylis-Hillman Adducts Derived From Nitroolefins | P.Hariharan | EXAMINER | |||
| 15 | . | R LINGARAJAN | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Ongoing | March 2025 |
| 16 | Synthesis of Quinolines, Tetrahydroacridine and Related N-Heterocycles via Novel Synthetic Methods | Pendyala Satya Kishore | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Awarded | May 2025 |
| 17 | Synthesis of rt-Conjugated Organic Fluorophores and their Applications in Fluorescence Imaging | Ms.Nikita Kush Durgi | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Notification Issued | |
| 18 | Design and synthesis of magnetically retractable nano catalysts for C-C and C-N cross coupling reactions. | Mr.SUMANTH HEGDE | Christ University | RAC_DC | Notification Issued |
Patents
| Sl.No. | Title of Invention | Inventor(s) | Filing Date |
| 1 | DESIGN AND SYNTHESIS OF NOVEL ORGANIC FLUOROPHORES BASED ON DIBENZO[b,d]FURAN SCAFFOLDS FOR BIOIMAGING AND ANTI-CANCER PROPERTIES IN HELA CELLS | PRASAD PRALHAD PUJAR | 24-Feb-2025 |
| 2 | DESIGN AND SYNTHESIS OF NOVEL PYRAZOLE-BASED SCAFFOLDS FOR BIOIMAGING AND ANTI-CANCER PROPERTIES IN HELA CELLS | NIKITA KUSH DURGI, PRASAD PRALHAD PUJAR | 06-Mar-2025 |
| 3 | DEVELOPMENT OF NOVEL CARBAZOLE BASED SCAFFOLDS FOR BIOIMAGING AND ANTI-CANCER PROPERTIES IN HELA CELLS | PRASAD PRALHAD PUJAR | 24-Mar-2025 |
Research Project
| Sl.No. | Name of the Research Project | Investigator(s) | Sponsors | Internal/External |
| 1 | Studies on applications of natural products in Developing organic photovoltaic cells | PRASAD PRALHAD PUJAR | Internal |
Workshop/FDP/Training programme
| Sl.No. | Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training programme | Name of Organiser | Level | Role | Date |
| 1 | Peace building workshop | Centre for Peace Praxis, | Institutional | Participant | 21/11/2025 |
| 2 | Yoga Workshop | Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, | International | Invited Resource Person/Trainer | 10/06/2025 |
| 3 | Introduction to Cosmetic and Skincare Science | OLAY and Coursera, Coursera | International | Participant | 11/03/2025 |
| 4 | Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice) | University of Amsterdam & Coursera, Coursera | International | Participant | 23/02/2025 |
| 5 | Analytical Research and Development and Formulation Development | Microlabs Limited, Bangalore, Microlabs Limited, Bangalore | Regional | Participant | 29/07/2024 |
| 6 | Day Yoga Workshop | Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, | International | Organiser & Presenter | 12/06/2024 |
| 7 | Yoga Workshop | Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, | International | Organiser & Presenter | 12/06/2023 |
| 8 | National Conference on Liquid Crystals (NCLC-2022) | Department of Chemistry and CARD under the Aegis of Indian Liquid Crystal Sosciety of , | National | Participant | 08/12/2022 |
| 9 | Faculty Development Programme 22-23 | Staff Development College, CHRIST (Deemed to be University),Bangalore, | Institutional | Participant | 05/12/2022 |
| 10 | Faculty Development Programme I- 2022 | Centre for Education Beyond Curriculum, CHRIST (Deemed to be University),Bangalore, | Institutional | Participant | 06/07/2022 |
| 11 | Yoga Workshop | Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, | International | Organiser & Presenter | 09/06/2022 |
| 12 | International Webinar Series on Progress and Promises in Chemical Sciences | Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, | Institutional | Participant | 06/06/2022 |
| 13 | International Conference on Trends and Innovations in Materials Energy and Sustainability | Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, | International | Participant | 07/04/2022 |
| 14 | Internship In Applied Chemical Sciences? (IACS) | Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, | Institutional | Invited Resource Person/Trainer | 21/01/2022 |
| 15 | Workshop on Technical Translation of Science Articles | Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, | National | Organiser & Presenter | 24/11/2021 |
| 16 | Faculty Development Programme I- 2021 | Centre for Education Beyond Curriculum, CHRIST (Deemed to be University),Bangalore, | Institutional | Participant | 16/06/2021 |
| 17 | Yoga Workshop | Department of Chemistry, | Institutional | Invited Resource Person/Trainer | 05/05/2021 |
| 18 | Progress and Promises in Chemical Sciences | Department of Chemistry, | International | Participant | 22/03/2021 |
| 19 | Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise | University of Toronto, Canada & Coursera, University of Toronto, Canada & Coursera | International | Participant | 15/08/2020 |
| 20 | Science of Exercise | University of Colorado & Coursera, University of Colorado & Coursera | International | Participant | 12/08/2020 |
| 21 | Microsoft Teams | 30M Training, Powered by Media Studies & IT Services, | Institutional | Participant | 11/07/2020 |
| 22 | Faculty Development Programme I- 2020 | Centre for Education Beyond Curriculum, CHRIST (Deemed to be University),Bangalore, | Institutional | Participant | 15/05/2020 |
| 23 | Quality Improvement Program | Academic Staff College, | Institutional | Participant | 22/04/2020 |
| 24 | Learning to teach online | UNSW Sydney, UNSW Sydney | International | Participant | 19/04/2020 |
| 25 | Pedagogic practices Research as culture in the department | Academic Staff College , | Participant & Presenter | 20/05/2019 | |
| 26 | Author Workshop on 'How to Write and Publish Scientific Articles and Manuscripts' | Springer Nature and CHRIST (Deemed to be University), | Institutional | Participant | 30/03/2019 |
| 27 | Lecture workshop on "Conceptual and Practical Advanes in Materials Chemistry | Department of Chemistry, | Regional | Organiser & Participant | 27/11/2018 |
| 28 | QIP on "Frontier areas in the subject and curriculum updation" | Department of Chemistry CHRIST (Deemed to University) Bangalore, | Organiser & Presenter | 21/05/2018 | |
| 29 | Current trends in Material Science and Applications | Christ University, | Institutional | Participant | 21/02/2018 |
| 30 | Faculty Development Programme for Ph.D supervisors | Centre for Research , | Institutional | Participant | 13/01/2018 |
| 31 | Lecture Workshop on Chemistry in Health Care and Material Science | Department of CHemistry, Funded by Aten Porus Lifesciences,Bengaluru, | Institutional | Organiser & Participant | 16/08/2017 |
| 32 | QIP | Department of Chemistry Christ University Bangalore , | Participant & Presenter | 23/09/2016 | |
| 33 | QIP | Department of Chemistry Christ University Bangalore , | Institutional | - | 28/03/2016 |
| 34 | QIP | Department of Chemistry Christ University Bangalore, | Institutional | - | 30/09/2015 |
| 35 | Quality Improvement P[rogram | Christ University, | Institutional | - | 18/03/2014 |
Awards/Achievements/Others
| Sl.No. | Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others | Description | Organisation | Month/ Year |
| 1 | Others | Invited as an external member for the advisory board meeting of Acharya Institute of graduation studies | Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies | 07 March 2015 |
| 2 | Prize in Annual Sports Meet. | Won the third prize in 4 x 100 meters relay in Annual Sports meet organized by Department of Physical Education Christ University. | Department of Physical Education, Christ University, Bengaluru | 07 March 2015 |
| 3 | Promotion | Promoted from Assistant Professor-I to Associate Professor-IV with effective from 01-06-2015 | Christ University, Bengaluru | 31 August 2015 |
| 4 | Article review | Reviewed the article for Mapana Jounral | Mapana Journal, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) | 28 February 2023 |
| 5 | Article review | Reviewed the article for Mapana Jounral | Mapana Journal, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) | 26 November 2023 |
| 6 | Article review | Reviewed a research article for ChemistrySelect | ChemistrySelect, Wiley-VCH Publications | 16 March 2024 |
| 7 | Doctoral Committee Member | Designated as Doctoral Committee Member for two Ph.D scholars | St.Joseph University, Bangalore | 03 January 2024 |
| 8 | Article Review | Reviewed a research article for ChemistrySelect | ChemistrySelect, Wiley-VCH Publications | 10 September 2024 |
| 9 | Article Review | Reviewed a research article for Journal of Molecular Structure | Journal of Molecular Structure-Elsevier Publications | 17 September 2024 |
| 10 | Article Review | Reviewed a research article for the European Journal of Organic Chemistry | European Journal of Organic Chemistry-Wiley-VCH | 13 November 2024 |
| 11 | Article Review | Reviewed a research article for Journal of Molecular Structure | Journal of Molecular Structure-Elsevier Publications | 26 November 2024 |
| 12 | Judge for Oral Presentation Session | Judge for Oral Presentation Session in International Conference on "Environmental Sustainability & Biodiversity Innovative Approaches and the role of AI" | Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore | 18 March 2025 |
| 13 | Member-Board of Studies | Nominated as a member for Board of Studies and attended the BOS meeting. | Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore | 27 May 2025 |
| 14 | Article Review | Reviewed a research article for 'Luminescence'. | Luminescence-John Wiley & Sons Ltd. | 12 May 2025 |
| 15 | Article Review | Reviewed a research article for 'ChemistrySelect' | ChemistrySelect, Wiley-VCH Publications | 31 August 2025 |