Doctorate at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, India
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🎓 Educational Background
Dr. Katragadda Suresh Babu’s academic journey laid a strong foundation for his illustrious career in scientific research and innovation. He earned his Ph.D. (2000–2005) from CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad, with the degree awarded by Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana. His M.Sc. (1997–1999) was also completed at Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana, where he developed a keen interest in natural product chemistry. Earlier, he pursued his B.Sc. (1994–1997) at Government Degree College, Bhadrachalam, Telangana, establishing a robust base in the field of chemical sciences.
.💼 Positions and Employment
Throughout his career, Dr. Babu has held prestigious roles that have significantly contributed to the advancement of natural product research. He currently serves as a Senior Principal Scientist (2019–Present) in the Department of Natural Products and Medicinal Chemistry (DNPMC) at CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad. Previously, he worked as a Principal Scientist (2014–2019), Senior Scientist (2010–2014), and Scientist (2008–2010) in the NPC Division of CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad.
Early in his career, Dr. Babu gained international experience as a Postdoctoral Fellow (2005–2007) at the National Center for Natural Products Research (NCNPR), University of Mississippi, USA, where he further honed his expertise in medicinal chemistry.
🏆 Honors and Awards
Dr. Babu’s career is adorned with numerous prestigious accolades, highlighting his excellence in natural product chemistry and medicinal innovation. He received the OPPI Young Scientist Award (2010) from the Organization of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI), Mumbai, and the Andhra Pradesh Akademi of Sciences (APAS) Young Scientist Award (2010) for his outstanding contributions. In 2011, he was recognized with the Best Performance Award by the Director of IICT, Hyderabad.
Dr. Babu’s exemplary research earned him the Dr. A.K. Singh Memorial Young Scientist Award (2019) and fellowships from esteemed institutions such as the Andhra Pradesh Akademi of Sciences (APAS) in 2018 and the Telangana Akademi of Sciences (TAS) in 2020. These honors underscore his leadership in advancing natural product chemistry and biological sciences.
Publications Top Noted📚
Molecular structure, molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulation, and drug likeness evaluation of 3,7-dihydroxy-1,2-dimethoxyxanthone for its anticancer activity
Authors: Oladimeji, A.O.; Mountessou, B.Y.G.; Penta, P.; Babatunde, D.D.; Akintemi, E.O.; Sridar, B.; Babu, K.S.
Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure
Year: 2025
Bioactive constituents from Tinospora cordifolia (willd.): Isolation, synthesis and their immunomodulatory activity
Authors: Priya, T.S.; Siva, B.; Vemireddy, S.; Babu, K.S.
Journal: Fitoterapia
Year: 2024
Molecular Structure, Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamic Simulation of 3,7-Dihydroxy-1,2-Dimethoxyxanthone for its Anticancer Activity
Authors: Oladimeji, A.O.; Mountessou, B.Y.G.; Penta, P.; Babatunde, D.D.; Akintemi, E.O.; Sridar, B.; Babu, K.S.
Journal: SSRN
Year: 2024
New cytotoxic spatane diterpenoids from marine alga Stoechospermum marginatum
Authors: Ashwini, K.; Siva, B.; Poornima, P.; Reddy, S.D.; Sastry, V.G.; Babu, K.S.
Journal: Fitoterapia
Year: 2024
Novel Bis-spiro-labdane type Diterpenes from Leonotis nepetifolia: Isolation, Semi-synthesis, and Evaluation of their Cytotoxic Activities
Authors: Rao, B.V.; Swain, S.; Siva, B.; Priya, T.S.; Alli, V.J.; Jadav, S.S.; Jain, N.; Ramalingam, V.; Babu, K.S.
Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure
Year: 2024