Dr. suresh babu katragadda | Natural Products and Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. suresh babu katragadda | Natural Products and Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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

 

Mr. Ibukun Busari, Natural Products Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry Breakthrough Award

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Mr. Ibukun Busari, Natural Products Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry Breakthrough Award

Mr. Ibukun Busari, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Nigeria

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Education 🎓

MSc in Safety, Health, and Environment (University of Salford, UK, 2022)

MSc in Animal Science (Animal Production and Management) (University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 2015)

B. Agriculture (Animal Science) (University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 2010)

Professional Experience 💼

Supply Operative, Müller Milk and Ingredients, Manchester, UK (Nov 2023 – Present)

Research Assistant, Safety, Health and Environment Division, University of Salford, UK (Apr 2022 – Apr 2023)

Care Assistant, Resourcing Group, UK (Oct 2021 – Mar 2022)

Research Assistant, Natural Products Laboratory, University of Ibadan, Nigeria (Jul 2018 – Jul 2021)

Farm Supervisor, Agriculture International Technology and Trade Nigeria Limited (AGRITED) (Nov 2013 – May 2018)

Research Interests 🔬

Turbulent Combustion: Flame dynamics, flame-wall interaction, turbulent flame modeling.

Fluid Mechanics Applications: CFD, heat transfer, drag reduction, flow instability, and flow control.

Project Research: Analytical thinking, data collection, and research ethics.

Technical Skills 🛠️

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Experienced in data visualization and managing research data.

Professional Training & Certifications 📜

NEBOSH National General Certificate

GradIEMA (Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment)

Various One Health Workforce Academics Certifications

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program)

Achievements 🏆

Coimbra Group Scholarship for Young Researchers from sub-Saharan Africa (2019/2020)

Fellow, Young African Leadership Initiative, West Africa RLC (2020)

Professional Memberships 🌐

British Society of Animal Science (BSAS)

Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CertIOSH)

British Ecological Society (BES)

Society of Toxicology (SOT)

Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research

Publications📚

Anthelmintic activity of three selected ethnobotanical plant extracts against Strongyloides venezuelensis

Authors: Ibukun O. Busari, Joel H. Elizondo-Luévano, Olapeju O. Aiyelaagbe, Kehinde O. Soetan, Olaniyi J. Babayemi, Oscar Gorgojo-Galindo, Antonio Muro, Belén Vicente, Julio López-Abán

Journal: Experimental Parasitology

Year: 2024

Perception of livestock farmers towards occupational health and hazards in Ibadan, Nigeria

Authors: Ibukun Busari

Journal: Preprint

Year: 2023

In vitro anthelmintic activity of Tropical almond specie plant parts used by Agropastoralists for treating intestinal worms in Cattle

Authors: I. Busari, K. Soetan, O. Aiyelaagbe, O. Babayemi

Journal: Animal – Science Proceedings

Year: 2022

Ethnoveterinary study of plants used by Fulani agropastoralists for treating livestock diseases in Ido agrarian community of Oyo State, Nigeria

Authors: Busari, I. O., Soetan, K. O., Aiyelaagbe, O. O., Babayemi, O. J.

Journal: Acta Ecologica Sinica

Year: 2021

Phytochemical screening and in vitro anthelmintic activity of methanolic extract of Terminalia glaucescens leaf on Haemonchus contortus eggs

Authors: Busari, I. O., Soetan, K. O., Aiyelaagbe, O. O., Babayemi, O. J.

Journal: Acta Tropica

Year: 2021