Dr RIYA DATTA
MSc, PhD
PROFESSOR
Articles in Journals
Sl.No. Title Name of Journal / Vol. No. / Issue No. / Page Nos ISSN No. Date Published
1 Theoretical investigation of a thiazole carboxamide derivative and its interactions with tribbles pseudokinase Journal of Molecular Liquids / 435 / / - 0167-7322 17-Jul-2025
2 Computational investigation into the solvent effect, electron distribution, reactivity profile, pharmacokinetic properties and anti-cancer action of Hemimycalin C Journal of Molecular Liquids / 423 / / - 0167-7322 23-Feb-2025
3 Computational investigation into the structure, effect of band gap energies, charge transfer, reactivity, thermal energies and NADPH inhibitory activity of a benzimidazole derivative Computational and Theoretical Chemistry / 1241 / 1241 / - 2210-271X 03-Oct-2024
4 Quantum computational, solvation and in-silico biological studies of a potential anti-cancer thiophene derivative Journal of Molecular Liquids / 405 / / - 0167-7322 22-May-2024
5 Computational study of charge transfer iso-surface in first three excited states, electron-hole transition effects, chemical nature and bond order analysis investigations of chrysogine Computational and Theoretical Chemistry / 1237 / / - 2210-271X 19-May-2024
6 Computational studies into the chemical nature, thermal behaviour, solvent role, reactivity and biological evaluation of Rigidin E ? A marine alkaloid with potent liver cancer inhibition Journal of Molecular Liquids / / 392 / - 0167-7322 04-Nov-2023
7 Solvent-solute interaction, thermodynamic behaviour, structural, chemical and anti-cancer biological properties of 3(2H)-furanone derivatives Journal of Molecular Liquids / 390 / / - 0167-7322 26-Sep-2023
8 Solvent-solute polarity, electrophilic, steric effects, reactive sites, themodynamic quantities discussion and biological evaluation of lung cancer antiproliferative activities of spirobrassinin derivatives Journal of Molecular Liquids / / 385 / - 0167-7322 21-Jun-2023
9 Structure of molecule, density gradient, orbital locator and reactivity of 5,6-dichloro-1-cyclopentyl-2-(methylsulfinyl)-1H-benzimidazole- potent inhibitor of map kinase Journal of Molecular Structure / 2023 / 1289 / - 1872-8014 19-May-2023
10 Spirocyclic isatin-derivative analogues: Solvation, structural, electronic, topological, reactivity properties, and anti-leukaemic biological evaluation Computational and Theoretical Chemistry / 2023 / 1225 / - 2210-271X 12-May-2023
11 Solvent polarity, structural and electronic properties with different solvents and biological studies of 3,3,5-triphenylfuran-2(3H)-one- cancers of the blood cells Journal of Molecular Liquids / 368 / / - 0167-7322 13-Nov-2022
12 DeepBBBP: High accuracy Blood-Brain-Barrier Permeability Prediction with a Mixed Deep Learning Model Molecular Informatics / 41 / / - 1868-1751 01-May-2022
13 Computational Investigation Into Structural, Topological, Electronic Properties, And Biological Evaluation Of Spiro[1h-Indole-3,2'-3h-1,3-Benzothiazole]-2-One   Journal of Molecular Liquids / / / - 0167-7322 21-Apr-2022
14 Probiotics and its Applications: A Systematic Review Research Journal of Biotechnology / 16 / 7 / 249 - 254 2278-4535 01-Jul-2021
15 Efficient lipophilicity prediction of molecules employing deep-learning models Chemometrics and Intelligent Laboratory Systems / 213 / / - 0169-7439 01-May-2021
16 Synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial studies of novel schiff bases and their complexes Indian Journal of Chemistry-Section A / 60 (A) / 4 / 538 - 544 0376-4710 01-May-2021
17 Synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial studies of novel schiff bases and their complexes Indian Journal of Chemistry-Section A / / / - 0376-4710 02-Feb-2021
18 Recent advances in bimetallic based nanostructures: Synthesis and electrochemical sensing applications Microchemical journal / 163 / / - 0026-265X 04-Jan-2021
19 Facile synthesis of nickel nanoparticles and its efficient dye degradation Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment / 24 / 12 / 81 - 85 0972-0626 26-Nov-2020
20 Fabrication of Anchored Complexes as Electrodes for Sensing Heavy Metal Ions by Electrochemical Method Oriental Journal of Chemistry / 33 / 3 / 1438 - 1446 0970-020X 01-Jun-2017
21 Synthesis, spectral characterization and antimicrobial studies of novel acyl hydrazones of p-acetoxybenzaldehyde Journal of Indian Chemical Society / 92 / 6 / 967 - 969 0019-4522 11-Aug-2015
22 Crystal structure of 4-{(E )-[2-(pyridin-4-ylcarbonyl)hydrazin- 1-ylidene]methyl}phenyl acetate monohydrate Acta Crystallographica Section E / 71 / 1 / 79 - 80 1600-5368 05-Jan-2015
23 N'-[(E)-Furan-2-ylmethylidene]-4-hydroxy - benzohydrazide Acta Crystallographica Section E / 70 / 3 / 242 - 242 1600-5368 21-Jan-2014
24 4-{(E )-[2-(Pyridin-3-ylcarbonyl)hydrazinylidene]methyl} phenyl acetate Acta Crystallographica Section E / 69 / 69 / 1549 - 1549 1600-5368 20-Sep-2013
25 Metal-coordinated phenoxyl radicals: Models for the enzyme galactose oxidase Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. (Chem. Sci.) / 11 / 3 / 356 - 356 0253-4134 27-Mar-2013
26 Synthesis of a new Macrocyclic Ligand with Six Amide Receptor Sites Tetrahedron Letters / 37 / / 3579 - 3580 0040-4039 19-Feb-2013
27 A copper complex (2,2'-bipyridine) salicylideneglycinato) copper(II) as a model for the active site structure of amino oxidase Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. (Chem. Sci.) / 11 / 3 / 392 - 392 0253-4134 29-Jan-2013
28 Synthesis, X-ray structure and catalytic properties of a copper (II) Schiff base complex modeling the activity of the CuB site of dopamine b-hydroxylase Inorganic Chemistry Communications / 6 / 3 / 322 - 324 1387-7003 19-Jan-2013
29 Synthesis, Characterisation and Copper(II) assisted P-N bond cleavage of bis(3,5-dimethyl pyrazolyl) chlorophosphine oxide and isolation and characterisation of 3,5-dimethyl pyrazolyl complexes of copper(II) Indian Journal of Chemistry / / / 593 - 595 0376-4699 18-Jan-2013
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 Symposium on Functional Materials Symposium Participant) Christ UniversityBangalore 22/02/2025
2 Chemical Energy for a sustainable tomorrow: Synergy and solutions (CSSTSS-2025) Conference Quantum computational insights into the reactivity and electronic spectrum of a benzimidazole derivative. Presenter) St. Joseph's University, BengaluruBangalore 19/02/2025
3 Circular Chemistry-A Roadmap to Sustainability Seminar Participant) Christ UniversityBangalore 14/10/2024
4 Two-Day National Conference on SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND CLIMATE CHANGE (NCSC3) Conference Participant) Christ UniversityBengaluru 26/03/2024
5 Two-Day National Conference on SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND CLIMATE CHANGE (NCSC3) Conference Convenor) Christ UniversityBengaluru 26/03/2024
6 Rasayan 18 Symposium Participant) CRS, KSTA, RSCBangaluru 29/01/2024
7 29th National Conference on Liquid Crystals (NCLC-2022) Conference Participant) Department of Chemistry & CARDBangalore 08/12/2022
8 Stadler Seminar Series: 2022 Edition Seminar Participant) Christ UniversityBangalore 20/09/2022
9 Progress and Promises in Chemical Sciences (PPCS 2020) Seminar Participant) Christ UniversityBangalore 06/06/2022
10 Trends and Innovations in Materials Energy and Sustainability Conference Participant) Christ UniversityBangalore 07/04/2022
11 Raman Spectroscopy and its Applications in Material Science Seminar Participant) Sethu Institute of Technology, TamilnaduTamilnadu 28/01/2022
12 Biorujivith 2021-Innovations and Emerging trends in Basic and Applied Sciences, Leading to New Entrepreneurship and Employment Conference Participant) Garden City UniversityBangalore 29/11/2021
13 History and Biology of the Corona viruses and Reflections on a Post-COVID World Seminar Participant) St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)Bangalore 11/07/2020
14 National Seminar on NAAC Assessment and Accreditation Building Institutional Competencies Seminar Participant) Christ UniversityBangalore 05/03/2020
15 International Conference on Biotechnological Advances in Medicinal Plants and Natural Products and Exhibition on Natural Products and Medicinal Plants Research Conference SYNTHESIS OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES BY PLANT EXTRACTS AND ITS ANTIMICROBIAL APPLICATIONS Presenter) Garden City UniversityGarden City University, Bangalore 19/09/2019
16 KSTA Annual Conference: Theme:New Vistas in Science and Technology for comman good Conference BIOSYNTHESIS OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES AND ASSESSMENT OF ITS ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES Co-presenter) NMKRV College and KSTABangalore 01/02/2019
17 International Conference on Chemistry and Physics of Materials Conference Co-presenter) St. Thomas College (Autonomous), ThrissurThrissur, Kerela 19/12/2018
18 BIORUJIVITH 2018, International conference on Multidisciplinary Approach of Science Nanotechnology- a Boon for Mankind Conference Co-presenter) Garden City University, BangaloreBangalore 18/09/2018
19 6th International Conference on Issues and Challenges in Doctoral Research (ICIDR-2018) Conference Participant) ITM University, Gwalior; NIAS, Bengaluru; Christ UniversityChrist University, Bengaluru 25/08/2018
20 Recent Advances in Inorganic Chemistry Symposium Participant) Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 27/07/2018
21 'Students Centric Methods in Teachings' Seminar Panelist) Christ UniversityCHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore 22/05/2018
22 Current Trends in Material Science and Applications Seminar Participant) Christ UniversityBangalore 21/02/2018
23 Idea of a National University Conference Participant) Christ UniversityBengaluru 26/07/2017
24 Women in Science, Research and Innovation (ICWSRI) Conference Participant) Consulate General of Israel in Bangalore and ChrisBengaluru 20/06/2017
25 Strategic Innovation in Higher Education Seminar Participant) Christ UniversityBengaluru 10/05/2017
26 Energy Materials Seminar Participant) Science Academies'Bengaluru 08/03/2017
27 9th KSTA Annual Conference Conference Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Studies of Nitrogen and Oxygen Containing Ligands Presenter) KSTA and Christ UniversityChrist University 20/12/2016
28 9th KSTA Annual Conference on Science, Technology and Innovations in the 21st century Conference Participant) KSTA and Christ University 20/12/2016
29 Modern Approach to Materials Seminar Participant) JNCASRBengaluru 29/08/2016
30 Seminar Research - Deanery Level Presenter) Christ UniversityChrist University -
31 Author Workshop Participant) Springer and Edanz -
32 Frontiers in Chemistry Participant) Christ University in association with JNCASR -
33 Recent Advances in Chemistry Participant) Christ University in association with KSTA and ACCCA -
34 Recent Advances in Organic Synthesis and Bioscienc Participant) Department of Chemistry, Christ University -
35 Novel Functional Foods-2010 Participant) Brindavan College, Bangalore -
36 Modern Methods in Organic Chemistry Participant) Department of Chemistry, Christ University -
37 Frontiers and Challenges in Biological Organometal Participant) M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore -
38 Conference Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Acyl Hydrazones Presenter) Christ UniversityM. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore -
39 International Conference on Emerging Trends in Che Participant) VIT University, Vellore -
40 Conference Synthesis, spectral characterization and antimicrobial studies of novel acyl hydrazones of p-acetoxybenzaldehyde Presenter) Christ UniversityVIT University, Vellore -
41 Conference Acid Hydrazone derivatives as colorimetric and ??turn on?? fluorescent sensors for fluoride anion sensing employing hydrogen bonding Presenter) Christ UniversityVIT University, Vellore -
42 Conference Ceria and Sulfated Ceria: An efficient and reusable solid acid catalyst for the synthesis of quinoxalines. Presenter) Christ UniversityVIT University, Vellore -
43 6th Annual KSTA Conference Participant) KSTA and Christ University -
44 Conference Synthesis and spectral characterization of novel acyl hydrazones of p- acetamidobenzaldehyde Presenter) Christ UniversityChrist University, Bangalore -
45 Conference A Rapid Synthesis of 2, 3-diphenyl quinoxaline using Zirconia as an Efficient Catalyst Presenter) Christ UniversityChrist University, Bangalore -
46 Conference An Acoyl hydrazone, N-[(E )-2-Fluorobenzylidene]benzohydrazide as colorimetric and "turn on" for fluoride anion sensing employing hydrogen bonding Presenter) Christ UniversityChrist University, Bangalore -
47 7th Annual KSTA National Conference 2015 Conference Participant) KSTA -
48 Conference Synthesis and Spectral Characterisation of Novel Indole hydrazones of Indole-3-Carbaldehyde Presenter) Christ UniversityBangalore -
49 Conference Synthesis, Characterisation and Biological Evaluation of 2, 3-Bis (4-Fluoro-phenyl) 6-Nitro Quinoxaline Presenter) Christ UniversityBangalore -
50 Modern Trends in Chemical Research Participant) Karnataka Science and Technology Academy -
Invited Talks
Sl.No. Titel of the Program Name of the Program Date Name of the Institution
1 Career guidance Career guidance 29/01/2022 Christ Junior College
2 Sustainable Energy Resources Environmental Studies for V Sem UG 28/08/2017 Christ University Bannerghatta Road Campus
3 Sustainable Energy Resources Environmental Studies for V Sem UG 16/08/2017 Christ University Main Campus
4 Cosmetic Chemistry Guest speaker on the occasion of release of the magazine Catalysta 03/06/2017 Jain University-School of Sciences
5 Development of Course Plan Quality Improvement Program 22/05/2017 Christ University Main Campus
6 Sustainable Energy Resources Environmental Studies for I Sem UG 11/11/2016 Christ University
7 Sustainable Energy Resources Environmental Studies 17/08/2016 Christ University
8 Sustaining Academic Will Holistic Education Training 31/05/2016 Christ University
9 Sustainable Energy Resources Environmental Studies for final year students 26/08/2015 Christ University
10 Develop an understanding of the history and role of research in the discipline FDP 27/05/2015 Christ University
11 Browning Reactions Guest Lecture 04/12/2014 CMR Institute of Management Studies
12 Sustainable Energy Resources Environmental Studies 27/08/2014 Christ University
13 Reciprocity Holistic Education Training 09/11/2013 Christ University
14 Sustainable Energy Resources Environmental Studies 22/08/2013 Christ University
15 Blocks in Relationship Holistic Education Training 01/06/2013 Christ University
16 Identification of Research areas and development of research. Orientation course - Christ University
17 Features of a Good Research Paper Orientation course - Christ University
18 Research at Deanery Level FDP - Christ University
19 Sustainable Energy Resources Environmental Studies - Christ University
MPhil/PhD Guided/Adjudicated
Sl.No. Title Name of Student Institution Role Status Month Year
1 Determination of trace metal ions using liquid phase microextraction technique Reeba Elizabeth Joseph Christ University Examiner
2 Synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial studies of N, O, S containing ligands and their transition metal complexes. Biju Jacob Christ University Supervisor Ongoing
3 An improved synthesis of biologically important heterocyclic derivatives Kunhilakshmi. K Christ University Supervisor Awarded December 2011
4 Synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial studies of N, O, S containing ligands and their transition metal complexes. Biju Jacob Christ University Supervisor Notification Issued January 2017
5 Synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial studies of N, O, S containing ligands and their transition metal complexes. Biju Jacob Christ University Examiner
6 Transition metal nanoparticles, semi conductor nano particles: Synthesis and application Aswathy Maria Sunny Christ University Supervisor Ongoing June 2017
7 Anchored coordination compounds of oxovanadium and chromium on graphene oxide: Potential sensors for heavy metals Jemini Jose Christ University Examiner
8 Transition Metal Nanoparticles, Semiconductor Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Applications Aswathy Maria Sunny Christ University Supervisor Awarded May 2019
9 Computational Prediction And Simulation Of Molecules As Effective Drugs Sheryl Cherian Parakkal Christ University Supervisor Ongoing January 2021
10 Computational Prediction and Simulation of Heterocyclic Molecules as Medicinal Drugs R ABHIJITH Christ University Supervisor Ongoing August 2023
11 Computational Chemical Property Prediction and Anticancer Simulation of Heterocyclic Molecules SHERYL CHERIAN PARAKKAL Christ University Supervisor Awarded June 2024
12 Computational Chemical Property Prediction and Anticancer Simulation of Heterocyclic Molecules Sheryl Cherian Parakkal Christ University Supervisor Awarded June 2024
13 . DEBASIS BHUNYA Christ University Supervisor Ongoing March 2025
14 Computational Chemical Property Prediction and Anticancer Simulation of Heterocyclic Molecules Sheryl Cherian Parakkal Christ University Supervisor Awarded June 2024
Research Project
Sl.No. Name of the Research Project Investigator(s) Sponsors Internal/External
1 Transition metal complexes: Synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial studies Christ University Internal
2 Transition metal complexes: Synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial studies. Christ University Internal
3 Transition Metal Complexes: Syntheses, Characterization and Antimicrobial Studies RIYA DATTA Internal
Workshop/FDP/Training programme
Sl.No. Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training programme Name of Organiser Level Role Date
1 Mastering the Art of Creating Online Course Centre for Digital Learning at Bangalore Yeshwantpur Campus,  Institutional Participant 16/06/2025
2 Faculty Development Program 2025 Human Resourse Development Centre,  Institutional Participant & Presenter 19/05/2025
3 Master Training Programme for Sustaining Learner-Centered Approach (LCA) Implementation Teaching Learning Enhancement Cell of CHRIST (Deemed to be University),  Institutional Participant 07/04/2025
4 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Coursera: IBM,  International Participant 01/02/2025
5 Generative AI for University Leaders Coursera: Vanderbilt University,  International Participant 01/02/2025
6 The Future of Green Energy: Emerging Trends and Technologies National Institute of Technology, Mizoram, National Institue of technology , Mizoram National Participant 05/08/2024
7 7- Day Yoga Workshop Department of Chemistry,  Regional Participant 12/06/2024
8 Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success Coursera: Imperial College London,  International Participant 10/06/2024
9 Scaffolding Adult Learning Through Learner-Centered Approach TLEC and CHRIST (Deemed to be University),  Institutional Participant 28/02/2024
10 Faculty Development Programme (FDP-I) 2023 CEDBEC and SDC,  Institutional Participant 26/06/2023
11 Curriculum design and revision with special focus on OBE Staff Development College,  Institutional Participant 05/12/2022
12 Faculty Development Programme I- 2022 CEDBEC and IQAC,  Institutional Participant 06/07/2022
13 10- day Yoga Workshop CHRIST (Deemed to be University),  Institutional Participant 09/06/2022
14 eWorkshop on ?Recent Advances in Inorganic Chemistry? RAIC-2022 School of Basic Sciences (Chemistry & BioSciences) IIT Bhubaneswar, IIT Bhubaneswar International Participant 25/03/2022
15 Faculty Development Program I-2021 CEDBEC and HRDC,  Institutional Participant 16/06/2021
16 Quality Improvement Program on Hybrid Teaching Staff Development College,  Participant 02/03/2021
17 Microsoft Teams 30M Training,  Institutional Participant 09/07/2020
18 Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 1 Coursera, Technion Israel Institute of Technology International Participant 01/05/2020
19 Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 1 Technion Israel Institute of Technology, Technion Israel Institute of Technology/ Coursera International Participant 28/04/2020
20 Quality Improvement Programme on Online Teaching Academic Staff College,  Participant 22/04/2020
21 Capacity Building for Constructive Allignment Teaching, Learning Enhancement Cell,  Institutional Participant 04/10/2019
22 Google Classroom 30M Training,  Institutional Participant 18/06/2019
23 Quality Improvement Program Academic Staff College,  Participant 20/05/2019
24 Author Workshop Sringer Nature and CHRIST Deemed to be University,  Institutional Participant 30/03/2019
25 An introduction to Computational Chemistry Dept of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University),  Institutional Participant 23/02/2019
26 Conceptual and Practical Advances in Material Chemistry KSTA ,  Regional Participant 27/11/2018
27 Frontier areas in Chemistry and curriculum updation Academic Staff College, CHRIST (Deemed to be University),  Participant 21/05/2018
28 Current Trends in Material Science and Applications Christ University,  Institutional Participant 21/02/2018
29 Sensing Workshop- Case Based Pedagogy Christ University,  Institutional Participant 09/10/2017
30 Chemistry in Healthcare and Material Science Aten Porous Lifesciences and Christ University,  Regional Participant 09/08/2017
31 Teaching, learning and evaluation CU-Academic Staff College,  Organiser & Presenter 22/05/2017
32 Outbound Training IQAC,  Institutional Participant & Presenter 25/11/2016
33 Research and Publications CU-Academic Staff College,  Institutional Participant & Presenter 23/09/2016
34 Research CU- Academic staff College,  Participant 28/03/2016
35 Modern Aspects of Chemical Research Science Academies,  Regional Participant 22/02/2016
36 Curriculum Restructuring CU-Academic Staff College,  Institutional - 30/09/2015
37 Recent Advances in Nano and Bio-inorganic Materials (RANBM-2015) M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore,  National - 16/07/2015
38 Modern Trends in Chemistry Academy of Science and Christ University,  National - 13/02/2015
39 Workshop on NMR and TEM Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore,  International - 11/12/2014
40 Advances in Material Science Dept. of Chemistry, Christ University and JNCASR, Bangalore,  Regional - 27/08/2014
41 Lecture Workshop on Spectroscopy Dept. of Chemistry and Indian Academy of Science,  Regional - 28/02/2014
42 FDP Christ University, Bangalore ,  Institutional - 03/06/2011
43 Creative Teaching School of Education, Christ University,  Regional - 15/12/2010
44 Explore-2010 Department of Chemistry, Christ University,  Regional - 27/08/2010
45 FDP Christ University, Bangalore ,  Institutional - 03/06/2010
46 FDP Christ University, Bangalore ,  Institutional - -
Awards/Achievements/Others
Sl.No. Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others Description Organisation Month/ Year
1 Award of Appreciation Paper Publication Christ University September 2013
2 Award of Appreciation Publication in International journal Christ University February 2014
3 Award of Appreciation Publication in International Journal Christ University December 2014
4 Award of Appreciation In recognition of publication of the Research Article titled: Synthesis, Spectral Characterization and Antimicrobial studies of Novel Acyl Hydrazones of p-acetoxy benzaldehyde. Christ University Jan 2016
5 Article review acknowledgement Article review of European Journal of Chemistry. European Journal of Chemistry 18 March 2019
6 Article Review acknowledgement Article review of Chemometrics and Intelligent laboratory systems Elsevier publisher 01 May 2021
7 Article Review Acknowledgement Article Review of Molecular Informatics Wiley pulisher 23 February 2024
8 Wiley top cited article 2022-23 'DeepBBBP: High Accuracy Blood-Brain-Barrier Permeability Prediction with a Mixed Deep Learning Model' published in Molecular Informatics has been recognized as the top cited article in that journal. Wiley pulisher 22 April 2024
9 Article Review Acknowledgement Article Review of Biomass and Bioenergy Elsevier Publisher 16 July 2025