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

: 0000-0002-6118-8823
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: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=OWtis6sAAAAJ&hl=en
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On-going Consultancy Project Details

Title Funding Agency
Corrosion and Protective coatings Aries Science and Technology
Analytical instrumentation, characterization and sensing Pharmanza Herbal Pvt Ltd, Gujarat

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)
Strength and reduce sogginess of rolled sugar cones Kristal Food Pvt Ltd Pondicherry

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.
Lipoic acid-resveratrol conjugates and uses thereof PCT/08926936
Apocynin-lipoic acid conjugates and uses thereof field of the application PCT/US61/560,089, 2011
Compositions and methods of treatment of Renin Angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS)- related disorder US patent No. PCT/US13/124,601
Acid Derivatives Comprising Nitric Oxide and Therapeutic Uses Thereof US patent No. PCT/US13/201,705, 2010
, Composition and Method for Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease US patent No. PCT/US2010/032223. 2010

Books / Book Chapters Published Details

Title Publisher Published Year
Phytocompounds : Sources and Bioactivities: Chapter 13- Electrochemistry of Phytochemicals and Natural Products Springer 2019
Myeloperoxidase (MPO): Do We Need Inhibitors? Springer International Publishing 2017
Biofuels from renewable biomass resources: An overview of technologies for production, environmental and economic impact Springer Publishers 2020
Novel Biocompatible Hydrogels via Click Chemistry Springer Publishers 2021
Therapeutic effect of small molecular entities for neuroprotection” Anand Srinivasan (ed), Application of novel materials Apple Academic Press Inc, 2015

Awards & Recognitions Details

  • Visiting Adjunct Professor, Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Lake Nona Campus, Orlando, FL, USA, From 1st May to 31st July, 2018
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor, Ohio State University Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Columbus, Ohio, USA, May- 2013 – April-2016
  • Visiting scientist, University of Prince Edward Island, Canada
  • Invited speaker at “Innovation open mic session” sponsored by BioOhio, Columbus Chapter, Ohio, USA,
  • Guest speaker at the reception for “Young Biotech Entrepreneurs” at Techcolumbus Biotech Corridor organized by Techcolumbus Incubator Center - BioOhio, Columbus, Ohio, USA,

International Collaborations

  • Case Western University
  • Cleveland Ohio USA University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA
  • University of Prince Edward Island, Canada
  • Ohio State University, Ohio, USA
  • Waterford Technology, Dublin, Ireland

Industry Collaborations

  • Argonix Chemicals Private Ltd, Chennai
  • Sriram Chemicals Private Ltd, Ranipet
  • Thirumalai Chemicals Private Ltd, Ranipet

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