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Dr. S. VITTAL
vittals123@rgukt.ac.in
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Dr. S. VITTAL

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Associate Dean, Sciences and Humanities; Faculty In-charge & Nodal Officer, Scholarship Section

Chemistry

Employee ID RTCY160335
Education
DegreeProgramme / Specialization University / Board
PhD Organic Chemistry IIT-Bombay
PG MSc (Organic Chemistry) Osmania Univresity
UG BSc (BZC) Osmania Univresity
Work Experience
Institution / OrganizationDesignation FromTo
Dr.Reddys Institute of Life Sciences Post-Doctoral fellow 2014 2016
School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad–Hyderabad CSIR-RA 2013 2014
Institute Of Chemistry, Academia Sinica-Taiwan Post-Doctoral fellow 2012 2013
Department of Chemistry National Taiwan University-Taiwan Post-Doctoral fellow 2011 2012
IIT-Bombay Teaching Assistant 2006 2008
IIT-Indore. Teaching Assistant 2009 2010
RGUKT-BASAR Assistant Professor 2016 Till date
Journal Publications (32)
  1. Kotha, S.; Seema, V.; Singh, K., Deodher, K. D. Strategic Utilization of Catalytic Metathesis and Photo-thermal Metathesis in Caged Polycyclic Frames. Tetrahedron Lett. 2010, 51, 2301-2304.
  2. Kotha, S.; Seema, V.; Mobin, S. Synthesis of biaryl derivatives by using Ruthenium mediated [2+2+2] cyclotrimerization and Suzuki–Miyaura cross coupling as a key steps Synthesis 2011, 1581-1586.
  3. Kotha, S.; Seema, V. Diversity oriented synthesis of biaryl derivatives using cross-enyne metathesis, Diels–Alder reaction and Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling as a key steps. Synlett 2011, 2329.
  4. Kotha, S.; Seema, V.; Nampalli, S.; Mobin, S. M. Crystal structures of allylated PCUD caged compounds: correlation with bond distance and feasibility with RCM (Acta Cryst. 2014. E70, 410–414)
  5. Kotha, S.; Seema, V.; Banerjee, S.; Dipak, M. K. Diversity oriented approach to polycyclics via cross-enyne metathesis and Diels‒Alder reaction as key steps. (Journal of Chemical Science. 2015, 127,155–162)
  6. Kotha, S.; Cheekatla, S.; Meshram, M.; Bandi,V and Seema, V. Realization of Photo-Thermal Metathesis Under Microwave Irradiation conditions as a Consequence of Substituent’s effect: An Entry to Triquinane Frameworks (Asian J. Org. Chem. 2019, 8, 1–9)
  7. Biomedical Applications of Nanomaterials-Updated until 2022. Dubasi Narsimhaswamy, Kurra Mohan, Seema Vittal and Varala Ravi. Academ J Polym Sci 5(4): JOP.MS.ID.555670 (2022).
  8. M. Mujahid Alam, Vittal Seema, Narsimhaswamy Dubasi, Mohan Kurra and Ravi Varala Applications of Polymethylhydrosiloxane (PMHS) in Organic Synthesis-Covering up to March 2022 (Mini reviews in organic Chemistry 2023, 20, 708-734.
  9. Synthesis of triquinane framework: It’s Application towards Natural products Dr. Vittal Seema (submitted to Synopen)
  10. Dr. Vittal Seema, Dr. M. Mujahid Alam, Mohamed Hussien, Dr. Mohammed Amanullah, Dr. Parshuram M. Pisal and Dr. Ravi Varala. Applications of Phenyliodine (III) diacetate in C-H Functionalization and Hetero-Hetero Bond Formations: A Septennial Update. Chemistry Select 2023, 8, e202204240.
  11. Vittal Seema, Narsimhaswamy Dubasi, Haribabu Bollikolla, and Ravi Varala.Applications of Phenyliodine (III) diacetate in Heterocyclic Ring Formations-Update from 2015 to till date. J. Heterocyclic Chem 2023, 1-30
  12. Ravi Varala Vittal Seema, and Narsimhaswamy Dubasi. Phenyliodine (iii) diacetate (pida): applications in organic synthesis. Organic 2023, 4, 1-40
  13. DNS V. Rama Devi Ravi Varala*, Alam, Mujahid, Vittal S.  Iodoxybenzoic Acid (IBX) in Organic Synthesis: A Septennial Review. Current Organic Synthesis 2024, 21 (5), 607-664.
  14. A Decennial Update on the Applications of Trifluroacetic acid. Mohammed Mujahid Alam , Ravi Varala, Vittal Seema. Mini Reviews in Organic Chemistry 2024, 21 (4), 455-470
  15. Ravi Varala, Vittal Seema, and Mohammed Mujahid Alam . Zinc Acetate in Catalysis and Organic Synthesis: Bidecinnial Update.: Mini Reviews in Organic Chemistry 2024, 21 (4), 555-587.
  16. R Varala, V Seema, MM Alam, M Amanullah, N Dubasi. Dess-Martin Periodinane (DMP) in Organic Synthesis-A Septennial Update (2015-till Date) Current Organic Chemistry 2023, 27 (17), 1504-153.
  17. R. Varala, N Dubasi, V Seema, V Kotra. Sodium Periodate (NaIO4) in Organic Synthesis. Syn Open 2023, 7 (04), 548-554
  18. R. Varala, V Seema. Recent Applications of TEMPO in Organic Synthesis and Catalysis Syn Open 2023, 7, (3), 408-413
  19. MMA B. D. Prasad Ravi Varala*, V. Seema, M. Amanullah. 1,4-Diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO) in Organic Synthesis and Catalysis: A Quinquennial Report (2019-to date). Current Organic Chemistry.2024, 28 (51) (In composing)
  20. I. A. Mostafa M. M. Alam Ravi Varala*, V. Seema, M. Hussein. Metal-Free Oxidations with m-CPBA: An Octennial Update. Mini Reviews in Organic Chemistry. 2024, 22,20. (DOI.10.2174/0118756298299464240402045438)
  21. M. Amanullah M. M. Alam Ravi Varala*, S. Vittal. Recent Advances in Hypervalent Iodine Reagents and m-CPBA Mediated Oxidative Transformations. Current Organic Chemistry. 2024,28,(7) 489-509(21).
  22. Ravi Varala, Vittal Seema, Mohammed Amanullah, Mohammed Mujahid Alam. Recent advances in TBHP-promoted heterocyclic ring construction via annulation/cyclization. Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry 2024, 61, (First published: 02 June 2024) (https://doi.org/10.1002/jhet.4852)
  23. M. Hussien M. M. Alam* Ravi Varala,* S. Dhadda, V. Seema, M. Amanullah. Recent Advances in Metal Mediated Oxidations with m-CPBA. Transition Metal Chemistry (Just accepted on 2024/6/11) Springer.
  24. D. P. Beda, Ravi Varala,* V. Seema, M. Hussein, M. M. Alam. tert-Butyl Hydroperoxide (TBHP): Recent Progress in C-H Functionalization and Heteroatom-Heteroatom Bond Formations. Chemistry Select (Just accepted on 18 jun 2024) (Wiley (DOI:10.1002/slct.202401937)
  25. Ravi Varala, Surbhi Dhadda, Vittal Seema, Mohammed Amanullah, Mohamed Hussien & Mohammed Mujahid Alam . Recent Advances in Metal Mediated Oxidations with m-CPBA Transition Metal Chemistry. (Accepted 11 June 2024 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11243-024-00593-8)
  26. M. M. Alam* M. Hussein Ravi Varala*, Vittal Seema, M.M.K. Achari. Applications of Selectfluor in Organic Synthesis-A Quadrennial Update. Current Organic Chemistry (Just accepted (2024/9/5))
  27. Dubasi Ravi Varala, Vittal Seema, M M K Achari, M M Alam, M. HusseinTris(pentafluorophenyl)borane [B(C6F5)3]-Catalyzed Organic Transformations: A Triennial Update [2021 onwards] Just accepted (2024/10/7).
  28. D.P. Beda Ravi Varala,* Dr. S. Vittal, M. M. Alam M. Hussein, MMA Achari, M. Ali. Recent Advances in the Chemistry of Tetrazole Derivatives-A Quinquennial Update [Mid 2019 to date]. Mini Reviews in Organic Chemistry. Bentham (Preliminary acceptance on 28 February 2025)
  29. Subba Rao Cheekatla, Vittal Seema, Srinivas Marri, Gayatridevi Pullepu. Metathesis mastery: crafting linear triquinane frameworks for natural product synthesis. ChemistrySelect. 2024/9/25, e202402685
  30. Ravi Varala, Vittal Seema, Murali Mohan Achari Kamsali, Mohamed Hussein, Mohammed Mujahid Alam.K2S2O8 (Potassium Persulfate)‐Mediated Heterocyclic Ring Formations.2025, 10, issue 35, e03555.
  31. Ravi Varala, Vittal Seema, Murali Mohan Achari Kamsali, Nahida Kousar, Mohamed Hussein, Mohammed Mujahid Alam. Visible light-driven innovative approaches for the synthesis of quinoline and isoquinoline based heterocycles,Tetrahedron Letters. 2025,12,155922.
  32. M. Hussein V. Seema, M. M. Alam, M. M. A. Kamsali, L. M. Alakonda, Ravi Varala. Mini-update on the Applications of Hypophosphites in Organic Synthesis with a Special Focus on Sodium Hypophosphite (NaH2PO2). Tetrahedron Letters, 2026,1, 155875.
Conference Papers (20)
  1. S. Vittal, Ring Opening Metathesis Polymerization (ROMP) of N-Arylpyrrolidine-Fused Cyclobutenes by using Grubbs catalyst. International conference on Ultrasonics and Material science for advancesd technologies-Telangana University) 1.8.2022 to 1.8.2022
  2. S. Vittal, Sambasivarao Kotha* “Synthesis of polycyclic compounds via cross-enyne metathesis Diels–Alder reaction, [2+2+2] cyclotrimerization and Suzuki Miyura cross-coupling reaction.” (International conference on CHEMISTRY FOR SUSTAINABLE FUTURE -Palamuru University) 7.8.2018 to 9.8.2018.
  3. S. Vittal, Participated in One Day National Seminar (Emerging Technological Applications of Chemistry RGUKT Basar 25.8.2018)
  4. Vittal, S.; Tien-Yau Luh. “Design and synthesis of single standard and double standard polymer and co polymer by using Ring opening Metathesis polymerization (ROMP) as a key step” (International conference on Advanced Functional Material-RGUKT-Basar) (Best Oral Presentation Award) 17.12.2017 to 19.12.2017
  5. Vittal, S.; Synthetic Approaches to Novel Polycyclics via Catalytic Metathesis, Suzuki-Miyuara Cross-Coupling and (2+2+2) Cyclotrimerization” (Chemistry - The Central Science-, National Symposium conducted by Govt. Gir Raj Degree & PG College, Nizamabad) (Best paper Award-First prize) 15.9.2017)
  6. Vittal, S.; Kotha, S. “New approaches to biaryl derivatives using cross-enyne metathesis, Diels–Alder reaction, Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling, and [2+2+2] cyclotrimerization as key steps” (International Symposium in Green Chemistry for Sustainable Development: Issues, Challenges and Prospects -Loyola Academy Degree & PG College, 20.1.2017 to 21.1.2017) (Best paper award-Second prize)
  7. Vittal, S.; Kotha, S. “New approaches to biaryl derivatives using cross-enyne metathesis, Diels–Alder reaction, Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling, and [2+2+2] cyclotrimerization as key steps” (Recent advances in chemical and material science-RGUKT-Basar-2016)
  8. Vittal, S.; Kotha, S. “New approaches to biaryl derivatives using cross-enyne metathesis, Diels–Alder reaction, Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling, and [2+2+2] cyclotrimerization as key steps” (JNOST HCU-Hyderbad-2011)
  9. Vittal, S.; and Kotha, S. “Synthesis of biaryl derivatives using cross-enyne metathesis, Diels–Alder reaction, Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling, and [2+2+2] cyclotrimerization as key steps” (In-House symposium IIT Bombay-2010)
  10. Vittal, S.; Kotha, S.; Deodher, K. D. “Molecular acrobatics in caged systems: Strategic utilization of catalytic metathesis and photo-thermal metathesis in polycyclic frames” (Research Scholars Meet, Indian Chemical Society (Mumbai Branch 2009).
  11. S. Vittal, S. Aravind. Synthesis of Ladderphanes-A New Type of Duplex Polymers by using Ring opening Metathesis polymerization (ROMP) as a key step. Two day International conference on Current trend and Futuristic challenges in Chemical sciences-Osmania University) 29.7.2022 to 30.7.2022
  12. Vittal, S.; and Kotha S. Synthesis of biaryl derivatives by using cross-enyne metathesis, Diels–Alder reaction, and Suzuki coupling as key steps. (Indo-German Symposium on Frontiers of Chemistry, IIT Bombay 2011)
  13. Vittal, S.; and Kotha S. Synthesis of biaryl derivatives by using cross-enyne metathesis, Diels–Alder reaction, and Suzuki coupling as key steps (CRSI Symposium on Chemical Sciences, IICT Hyderabad 2010)
  14. Vittal, S.; Kotha, S.; Deodher K. D. Molecular acrobatics in caged systems: Strategic utilization of catalytic metathesis and photo-thermal metathesis in polycyclic frames ( RSC -IIT Bombay Symposium on Chemical Sciences 2009)
  15. Vittal, S.; Kotha, S.; Deodher, K. D. Molecular acrobatics in caged systems: Strategic utilization of catalytic metathesis and photo-thermal metathesis in polycyclic frames (In-House symposium IIT Bombay 2008)
  16. Participated in “Essential oils, Flavours and Fragrances-Chemistry and Industry” (2010 at IIT Bombay).
  17. Participated in “synergizing higher education in the context of NEP 2020: Strategies for implementation” (22-23 December 2021 at Osmania University).
  18. Participated in IP Awareness/Training program under National Intellectual property Awareness Mission on October 31, 2022
  19. Attended the webinar on Web Tools for research and researchers on July 8th by Balani Infotech Pvt. Ltd.,
  20. Attended the webinar on J-GATE Journals on the topic of one platform to discover all scholary e- journal
Books & Book Chapters (1)
  1. Frontiers in Cross-Coupling Reactions (Book)-Role of TBHP in Cross-Coupling Reactions (Book Chapter); Published by Intech Open Limited (UK) in the year 2025/1/5, ISBN 978-1-83634-680-7 by D. Beda Ravi Varala, Bollikolla, M. A. Ali, Dr. S. Vittal , S. Ramanaiah, M,. M. K. Achari, M. M. Alam
Patents (3)
  1. Dr. Ravi Varala, Dr. Sudhakar Madhavedi Vijay Kotra, Dr. M.Mujahid Alam, Dr. S.Vittal, Narsimhaswamy Dubas. Mask with sputum sample collector. (Indian Patent No 377305-001 date, 12.1.2023)
  2. Dr. Ravi Varala , Dr. S.Vittal, Dr. Vijay Kotra, Prof. Hari Babu ... Medical nano instrument for targeting rogue cells. (IN Patent 382980-001. Dated.04.4.2023).
  3. Dr. Ravi Varala, Dr. S.Vittal, and others. Nonmaterial synthesis and purification device (Indian Patent 430797-001 dated, 19.11.2024)
Awards & Recognition (3)
  1. 1. CSIR-UGC New Delhi, Senior Research Fellowship; 2008-2011
  2. 2. CSIR-UGC New Delhi, Junior Research Fellowship; 2006-2008
  3. 3. IIT-BOMBAY TEACHING-ASSISTANCE (TA) Fellowship; 2005-2006
Honours (1)
  1. Received Vice Chancellor appreciation award on 26th June 2023 in recognition of Institutional Contribution towards Development of RGUKT-Basar.
Achievements (4)
  1. S. Vittal, Tien-Yau Luh “Design and synthesis of single standard and double standard polymer and co polymer by using Ring opening Metathesis polymerization (ROMP) as a key step.” (International conference on Advanced Functional Material-RGUKT-Basar) (Best Oral Presentation Award) 17.12.2017 to 19.12.2017.
  2. S. Vittal, “Synthetic Approaches to Novel Polycyclics via Catalytic Metathesis, Suzuki-Miyuara Cross-Coupling and (2+2+2) Cyclotrimerization” (Chemistry - The Central Science-, National Symposium conducted by Govt. Gir Raj Collage, Nizambad) (Best paper Award-First prize) 15.9.2017
  3. Vittal, S.; Kotha, S. “New approaches to biaryl derivatives using cross-enyne metathesis, Diels–Alder reaction, Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling, and [2+2+2] cyclotrimerization as key steps” (International Symposium in Green Chemistry for Sustainable Development: Issues, Challenges and Prospects -Loyola Academy Degree & PG College, 20.1.2017 to 21.1.2017) (Best paper award-Second prize)
  4. Qualified Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE-2004)
Workshops & FDPs (12)
  1. S. Vittal, attended the one week faculty development program on Chemistry at Palamuru University 18.6.2018-23.6.2018
  2. S. Vittal, attended the one week faculty development program on Chemistry in Medicine and Material Science at NIT-AP 21.9.2020-25.9.2020
  3. S. Vittal, attended the one week faculty development program on Teaching and learning of NMR spectroscopy for structure determination at NIT-Warangal 19.2.2021-24.2.2021
  4. S. Vittal, attended the one week faculty development program on “Effective teaching and learning of modern drug discovery process” at NIT-Warangal 4.3.2021-9.3.2021
  5. S. Vittal, attended the one week faculty development program on Teaching and Learning of green Chemistry: Nurturing a new Generation of Chemists at NIT-Warangal 26.3.2021-3.3.2021
  6. S. Vittal, attended the one week faculty development program on Advances and Challenges in Chemical Science at NIT-AP 20.9.2021-24.9.2021
  7. S. Vittal, attended the one week faculty development program on Insights on Emerging Research in Chemical Science (IERCS-2022)” at NIT-AP 10.10.2022-14.10.2022
  8. S. Vittal, attended the one week faculty development program on Empowering teachers in Teaching, learning and Research at Nizam college, Osmania University 6.1.2020-11.1.2020
  9. S. Vittal, attended the Online STC/FDP on " Energy Storage Materials and Technology " from 06.5.2024-10.5.2024. AICTE approved and certificate is issued by NITTTR Chandigarh, MHRD.
  10. S. Vittal, attended the online NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of University Grants Commission (UGC) organized by MMTTC, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana from 22.01.2024 to 31.01.2024.
  11. S. Vittal, attended the “training program on “Academic Leadership Program for Faculty of RGUKT, Basar” from 4.3.2024 to 5.3.2024 at DR. MCR HRD IT, Hyderabad.
  12. S. Vittal, attended. A one day National level Training & Workshop on KOHA software held on 04-03-2023 in by Department of library in RGUKT BASAR
Seminars & Conferences Attended (2)
  1. Served as organizing committee member in One Day National Seminar on 'Emerging Technological Applications of Chemistry (ETAC2018), being organized by Department of Chemistry, RGUKT Basar in association with Telangana Academy of Sciences, Hyderabad. On 25.08.2018
  2. Served as organising committee member in Applications of Science” as a part of National Science Day (NSD)-2023 sponsored by TSCOST, NCSTC and DST-GoI, conducted by Department of Chemistry, RGUKT-Basar on 31st Jan 2023.
Subjects Taught
  1. 2. CY225
  2. 3. CY801
  3. 4. CY115
  4. 5. CY701
  5. 6. CY1205
  6. 1. CY215
Administrative Experience
  1. SC/ST cell member 2017-2022
  2. Faculty in charge of Library 2019-2022
  3. SC/ST cell Convener 2022 to 24.9.2024
  4. Library committee Convener 2020-2022
  5. Library committee Convener for NAAC visiting on 25th to 27 of October 2021
  6. Faculty in Charge Scholarship section December 2022- Till Date
  7. Associate Dean, Sciences and Humanities. 7.12.2024 to till date