Awards and Recognitions

1. Secured 3^rd place for Poster Presentation in UGC sponsored one day National conference on “Recent Trends in Novel Carbon Materials” held on 22^nd Sept, 2015 at FMKMCC Madikeri.
2. Secured 2^nd best Poster/Oral Presentation in10^th annual conference of Karnataka Science and Technology academy 2018, held during 18^th -19^th January 2018 at Reva University, Bangalore.

Publications

1. Harisha S, JathiKeshavayya, Prasanna S M (2020).Montmirillonite catalysed green synthesis of heterocyclic azo dye derived from 5-amino-1,3,4-thiadiazole-2-thiol and its cyclic voltammetric behaviour on paracetamol at surfactants modified carbon paste electrode. (Communicated).
2. Harisha S, JathiKeshavayya, Prasanna S M, Joy Hoskeri H. Synthesis, Characterization, Pharmacological and Docking Studies of benzothiazole incorporated azo dyes, Journal of Molecular Structure, 1218, 1-17 (2020). (IF – 3.841)
3. Harisha S, J. Keshavayya, S. R Patil, M R. Maliyappa Synthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial activity of new disperse Azo dyes derived from 2- amino 6-methoxy Benzothiazole. Asian Journal of Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 5(3), (2015) 82-100.
4. Harisha S, J. Keshavayya, B. E. K. Swamy and C C. Viswanath Synthesis, Characterization and Electrochemical studies of azo dyes derived from Barbituric acid. Dyes and Pigments, 136, (2017) 742-753. (IF – 5.122)
5. M R. Maliyappa J. Keshavayya, R A, S. Ali, Harisha S. Synthesis, Characterization, Solvatochromic and Biological studies of novel Benzothiazole based azo dyes. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 1, (2017)10-15.
6. Harisha S, J. Keshavayya, B.E. K. Swamy, S.M. Prasanna, C.C Viswanath. B. N. Ravi. Catalytic approach green synthesis, characterization and electrochemical studies of heterocyclic azo dye derived from 5-amino-1,3,4-thiadiazole-2-thiol, Journal of Molecular Liquids, 270, (2018) 976-983. (IF – 6.633)

Papers Presented at International Conferences

1. Harisha S and J Keshavayya, Montmirillonite catalysed green synthesis of heterocyclic azo dye derived from 5-amino-1,3,4-thiadiazole-2-thiol and its cyclic voltammetric behaviour on paracetamol at surfactants modified carbon paste electrode. 1^st International Conference on Life, Health and Chemical Sciences, ICLCHS-2019 from 24^th – 26^th October, 2019 at M.S. Ramaiah college of Arts, Sciece and Commerce, Bangalore.
2. Harisha S and J Keshavayya, A New rapid, convenient and eco-friendly method for the synthesis of 5-amino-1,3,4-thiadiazole-2-thiol based heterocyclic azo dyes by using different catalysts-A Green Protocol. International conference on emerging Trends in Chemical Sciences (ICETCS) held on 14-16 September 2017 at MIT, Manipal.
3. Harisha S and J Keshavayya. Synthesis, Characterization and electrochemical studies of Azo dyes derived from Barbituric acid. International conference on Science and Technology-Future challenges and solutions (STFCS), held at University of Mysore, Aug 8–9, 2016.

Papers Presented at National Conferences

1. Harisha S and J Keshavayya, Synthesis, Characterization, Anticancer activities and Molecular docking studies of Benzothiazole azo derivatives. Two day National conference on “Exploring Innovative Research and Developments in Chemical Sciences –EIRDCS” held during 1^st – 2^ndMarh -2019 at department of PG Studies and Research in Chemistry, Kuvempu University, Shankaragatta -577451.
2. Harisha S and J Keshavayya, A Green approach for the synthesis of heterocyclic azo dyes derived from 5-amino-1,3,4-thiadiazole-2-thiol using different catalysts and their cyclic voltammetric studies of paracetamol at surfactant modified carbon paste electrode. 10^th annual conference of Karnataka Science and Technology academy 2018, held during 18^th -19^th January 2018 at Reva University, Bangalore.
3. Harisha S, J Keshavayya, B E Kumaraswamy, Vishwanath C C. Synthesis, Characterization and Electrochemical studies of an azo disperse dye derived by 2-amino-6-methoxybenzothiazole. UGC sponsored one day National conference on “Recent Trends in Novel Carbon Materials” held on 22^nd Sept, 2015 at FMKMCC Madikeri.

Conferences/ Workshops / Seminars/ Workshops – Organised

1. Coordinator, Value added Programme on “Structural elucidation of Organic molecules by Spectroscopic Techniques” conducted by Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry, Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bengaluru held during 15th – 31st May 2022.
2. Convener, National Webinar on “ESCO Biological Safety Cabinets: Your Protection from Biohazards” conducted by Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry, Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bengaluru held on 22nd March 2022.
3. Coordinator, Faculty Developing Programme (FDP) on “Spectroscopic Techniques: A tool in contemporary research” conducted by Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry, Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bengaluru held during 10th – 14th January 2022.
4. Convener, National Webinar on “Career Opportunities/Future in Clinical Research” conducted by Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry, Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bengaluru held on 31st July 2021
5. Coordinator, International Webinar on “From Molecule to Market: Drug Regulatory Framework” Conducted by Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry, M S Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bengaluru held on 28th May 2021.
6. Coordinator, International Webinar on “Research Methodology in Cell Signalling” Conducted by Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry, M S Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bengaluru held on 24th May 2021.
7. Coordinator, Faculty Developing Programme (FDP) on “Leading Research Trends in Biological Sciences” conducted by Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry, Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bengaluru held during 17th - 21st August 2020.
8. Convener, National Webinar on “Current Market Trends in Clinical Research - Opportunity and Future” conducted by Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry, Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bengaluru held on 1st August 2020.
9. Faculty Developing Programme (FDP) on “Leading Research Trends in Biological Sciences” conducted by Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry, Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bengaluru held during 17^th - 21^st August 2020.
10. National Level E-quiz entitled “Chem Quiz – 2020” held on 24^th June 2020 to 26^th June 2020 –Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce.
11. Guest Lecture on “Principles & Applications of NMR Spectroscopy” held on 24^th   January 2020 - Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce.
12. Two Day National conference on “Recent advances in Chemical Science Research held on 14^th – 15^th March 2015 at Department of Chemistry, Kuvempu University, Shankaragatta, Shimoga.
13. Two day National conference on “Exploring Innovative Research and Developments in Chemical Sciences –EIRDCS” held during 1^st – 2^nd  March -2019 at department of PG Studies and Research in Chemistry, Kuvempu University, Shankaragatta,

Conference Attended

1. Attended One Day National Level Seminar on Advances and Challenges in Biological Research held on 17^th March 2016 at Kuvempu University, Shankaragatta, Shimoga.
2. Attended the state level seminar on “Analytical techniques in the present scenario”. At M.Sc Level.

Workshops / FDP – Attended

1. Attended five Days Online Faculty Development Programme on “Innovative Teaching And Research in Science: Exploring The New Horizons” organised by Science Forum in Association with IQAC, Government First Grade College, Vijayanagar, Karnataka held from 10th to 15th June 2021.
2. Attended Online Faculty Development Programme on “Recent Trends” organized by Department of Computer Science, Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bengaluru, during 08th – 12th June 2020.
3. Attended One-Week Online Faculty Development Program on “Nanomaterials-Technologies for Energy & Sensor Applications”, organized by Chemistry Division, Department of Basic Sciences & Humanities, GMR Institute of Technology, Rajam, Andhra Pradesh, India, during 7th to 11th June 2021.
4. Attended seven Days Online Faculty Development Programme on “Orientation on AQAR -2020-21” organized by Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bengaluru, during 17th – 23rd May 2021.
5. Attended online Faculty Development Programme on “Accelerating Innovations in Material Science - Surface Characterization” organized by Department of Chemistry, BMS Institute of Technology & Management, Bengaluru, India from 18th to 22nd May, 2021.
6. Attended Five daysOnlineFaculty Development Programme on “Recent trends in material science” organized byDepartment of Chemistry,Sapthagiri College of Engineering, Bengaluru, on 02^nd_– 06^th November 2020.
7. Attended IQAC initiated UGC-STRIDE sponsoredThree Days National Level OnlineFaculty Development Programme on “Research Methodology and Use of Software Tools” organized byKLE Society’s S. Nijalingappa College, Rajajinagar,Bengaluru, Karnataka during 21^st, 22^nd& 23^rd July 2020.
8. Attended National Level OnlineFaculty Development Programme on “Metal Air Batteries: Electro catalysts, Challenges and Opportunities” organized byDepartment of Basic Science and Humanities, New horizon College of Engineering, Bengaluru, on July 17^th 2020.
9. Attended OnlineFaculty Development Programme on “Didactis for online Teaching” organized byDepartment of Management Studies, Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bengaluru, on 02^nd July 2020.
10. Participated in Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on ‘‘Resent trends in biological and environmental sciences (RTBES-2020) held during 13^th – 18^th January 2020 jointly organized by department of chemistry and physics, M.S.Ramaiah institute of technology Bangalore.
11. Attended Two Days workshop on NMR held on 11^th and 12^th December 2014 at Indian Institute of Science (IISC), Bangalore.
12. Attended work shop on “Through the instruments” at M.Sc level.

Webinars...

1. Attended webinar on “Avenues for Research in Chemistry and Biochemistry” held on August 6th and 7th 2020, organized by Vijaya College, RV Raod, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru - 04.
2. Attended webinar on “The Imapact of COVID-19 on Furture Technology” held on 29th May 2021, organized by Department of Electronics, Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bengaluru -54.
3. Attended webinar on “Safety and Health at Work” held on 28th April 2021, organized by Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bengaluru -54.
4. Attended webinar on “No Earth, No Birth” organized by the Department of Chemistry, Kings Engineering College, Irungattukottai, Chennai, India held on 22nd April 2021
5. Attended webinar on “Health for all through Ayurveda - The Science of Life” which was organized on World Health Day by Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry, Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bengaluru, on 7th April, 2021.
6. Attended webinar on “Chemistry in Multidisciplinary Research for a Sustainable Development” Organised by Sri Adichunchanagiri First Grade College, Channarayapatna-573116, Karnataka, India on 1st December 2020.
7. Attended webinar on “RASPD+: Machine Learning for Fast Protein-Ligand Binding Free Energy Prediction and its Applications to SARS -CoV-2 Targets”, organized by Department of Chemistry, BMS Institute of Technology & Management, Bengaluru, India on 3rd October, 2020.
8. “Learning Chemistry Principles through Simple Experiments” organized by the Department of Chemistry Bishop Cotton Women’s Christian College, Bengaluru, on 13th August 2020.
9. Attended webinar on “Basics to advanced topics in one dimensional NMR spectroscopy” held during 23^rd May – 2020, organised by Dept. of Chemistry, Reva University, Bengaluru.
10. Attended webinar on “Hybrid Perovskites and Bulk Heterojunction Solar Cells” held during 29^th May – 2020, organised by Dept. of Chemistry and Physics, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru.
11. Attended webinar on “RASPD+: Machine Learning for Fast Protein-Ligand Binding Free Energy Prediction and its Applications to SARS -CoV-2 Targets”organized byDepartment of Chemistry, BMS Institute of Technology & Management, Bengaluru, Indiaon3^rd October, 2020.
12. Attended webinar on “Basics of Electron Microscopy” organized by Jyothi Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, on 08^th August 2020.
13. Attended the National level webinar on “Learning Chemistry Principles through Simple Experiments” organized by the Department of Chemistry, Bishop Cotton Women’s Christian College,on 13^th August 2020.
14. Attended the International level webinar on “Avenues for Research in Chemistry and Biochemistry” organized by the Department of Chemistry, Vijaya College, R V Raod, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, on 06^th – 07^th August 2020.
15. Attended National webinar on “Current Trends, opportunities and Future in Clinical Research” organized by Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bengaluru in collaboration with CLINIASSURE on Aug 01, 2020.
16. Attended International webinar on “Thermoluminescence and Its Applications” conducted by Department of Physics, BMS Institute of Technology and Management, held on 5^th August, 2020.
17. Attended National E-Conference on “Multidisciplinary Science Education and Research using E-tool (MSERE-2020)” held on 29^th& 30^th July 2020organized by Department of Electronics & IQAC, Ramaiah College of Arts, Science andCommerce, Bengaluru -54.
18. Attended International webinar on “Challenges Before Research During Covid 19“organized by Committee for Promotion of Research Activities (COPRA), St. Thomas College, Bhilai, C.G. India, on 17^th July 2020.
19. Attended webinar on “Third Generation Biofuel, Algae Biodiesel – A Potential Future Fuel” organized by Department of Basic Science, Sri Krishna Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, on 24^th July 2020.
20. Attended webinar on “Applications of Cyclic Voltammetry in Research” organized by Department of Chemistry, Reva University, Bengaluru, on 12^th July 2020.
21. Attended Five-Day Webinar Series on “Exploring ICT Initiatives in Higher Education” organized by, The National College, Jayanagar Bangalore from 13^th July to 17^th July 2020.
22. Attended National webinar on “Thermoelectric Nanomaterials for Green Energy Applications” organized by the Department of Physics, S.J.R College for Women, Bengaluru, on 15^th July 2020.
23. Attended International webinar on “Role of Nanomedicine in Prostate Cancer” organized by the Alva’s Centre for Research in Nanotechnology, Moodubidre, Mangaloru, on 03^rd July 2020.
24. Attended webinar on “Polymer Composites and its applications”, organized by Department of Chemistry, A.E.S National Degree College, Gauribidanur, on 29^th June 2020.
25. Attended International webinar on “Trends in Biological Reearch” organized by Department of Biochemistry, Indian Academy Degree College (Autonomous), Bengaluru, on 03^rd July 2020.
26. Attended2-Day Web Seminar On “Innovation and Intellectual Property Strategy” organised by Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bengaluru and Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM),Udyogbhawan, New Delhi, In association with Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA), Department of Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka, on 02^nd and 03^rd June 2020.
27. Attended webinar on “Basics to advanced topics in one dimensional NMR Spectroscopy” organized by Department of Chemistry, Reva University, Bengaluru, on 23^rd May 2020.