Prof. Rajagopal D

Designation : Professor Higher Academic Grade
School / Centre : School of Advanced Sciences
Department : Chemistry

Educational Details

University of Madras

Ph.D.
Organic chemistry-asymmetric synthesis
Graduated in 2000

University of Madras

M.Sc.
Organic chemistry
Graduated in 1995

University of Madras

B.Sc.
Chemistry
Graduated in 1993

Post Doctoral Experiences

University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa, USA - July 2000 to May 2004 , University of Washington at Seattle, USA – June 2005 to December 2006


Research Details

Areas of Specialization
  • Organic synthesis utilizing phytochemicals for cardiovascular disease • Heterocyclic structures as anti-cancer agents • Drug delivery utilizing liposome carrier • Drug repurposing for corrosion protection and protective coatings

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On-going Consultancy Project Details

Title Funding Agency
Corrosion and Protective coatings Aries Science and Technology

Completed Consultancy Project Details

Title Funding Agency
Development of new pharmacological mediators for myeloperoxidase inhibition NIH / NHLBI, I.D # 1R43HL103269-01 USA
Alpha lipoic acid derivatives for the treatment of hypertension NIH / NHLBI, I.D # 1R43HL103350-01, USA
Synthesis of novel biomolecules for CVD treatment Case Western Reserv University, Ohio USA – VIT collaboration
Synthesis of phosphonates Indira Gandhi Centre For atomic research IGCAR, Kalpakkam, Govt. of Indi (IGC/MC&MFCG /SCMSS/CVSB/01 /2020/VIT)

Ongoing Funded Project Details

Title Funding Agency
Investigations on Synthesis and Coordination Behaviour of Phosphine Oxide and their Foam Materials for the separation of lanthanides and actinides in the backend of the fuel cycle Board of Research in Nu Nuclear sciences

Patent Granted Details

Title Application No.
US patent No. PCT/08926936 US, 2013 PCT/08926936
PCT/US61/560,089, 2011

International Collaborations

  • Case Western University
  • Cleveland Ohio USA University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA

Other Information

Editorial Experience : Professorship, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA, June-July 2018 VIT Annual Research Award from 2014 to 2023 Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam Fast Track Research Initiative Award - VIT : December 2019