
Saravanan
Research Group

Group Members
The Research Team
Meet the scholars, researchers, and students whose curiosity, dedication, and innovation drive the scientific vision of our laboratory.
Ph.D. Research Scholars

Karishma Naik
November 2020 batch
Prime Minister's Research Fellow (PMRF)
20chph07@uohyd.ac.in
Academic background:
- B.Sc. Chemistry, St. Xavier’s College, Goa University (2010-2013)
- M.Sc. Organic Chemistry, Goa University (2013-2015)
Research Experience:
Junior Research Scientist, Syngenta Biosciences Pvt. Ltd. (Sep 2015 to Nov 2019)
Research interest
Development of Multi-Enzymatic Cascades to Synthesize Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)

Sangoji Dheeraj
November 2020 batch
Prime Minister's Research Fellow (PMRF)
20chph14@uohyd.ac.in
Academic background:
Integrated M.Sc. (Chemical Sciences), University of Hyderabad (2015 – 2020)
Research interest
Development of Photo-Biocatalytic Methods for the Synthesis of Fine Chemicals

Jeevani Kodru
November 2021 batch
21chph08@uohyd.ac.in
Academic background:
Integrated M.Sc. (Chemistry), Osmania University (2015 – 2020)
Research interest
Directed Evolution of Carboligases towards Enantioselective C-C bond Forming Reactions

Surabhi O V
November 2022 batch
22chph10@uohyd.ac.in
Academic background:
- B.Sc (Chemistry), Payyanur College, Kannur University (2015 – 2018)
- M.Sc (Chemistry), Payyanur College, Kannur University (2018 – 2020)
Research interest
Development of Flow Biocatalytic Processes for the Synthesis of Bioactive Molecules
Project Assistants
Shahana P
From August 2023
M.Sc. Chemistry
School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad
Master Students
Reshma Hari
From January 2024
M.Sc. Chemistry,
School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad
Kuntal Samanta
From January 2024
M.Sc. Chemistry,
School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad
Alumni
Distinguished Alumni
Showcasing the scholars and researchers whose work has strengthened our laboratory’s academic reputation and scientific impact.
Project Assistants

Prasanth Thota
Project Assistant (Jul 2021 - Jun 2023)
Current Position: PhD Research Scholar
Washington University in St. Louis, United States

Pedada Abhilash
Project Assistant (Nov 2021 - Jul 2022)
Current Position: PhD Research Scholar
Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Germany
Abhijit Mohapatra
Project Assistant (Oct 2022 – Jan 2023)
Current Position: PhD Research Scholar
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad, India

Arpita Sen
Project Assistant (Nov 2022 - Jan 2023)
Master Students
Muhammad Fasil C
M.Sc. Project Student
(Jan - Jun 2023)
Shahana P
M.Sc. Project Student
(Jan - Jun 2023)
Nunavath Charan Singh
M.Sc. Project Student
(Jan - Jun 2022)
Krishnendu Bar
M.Sc. Project Student
(Jan - Jun 2022)
Sudesh Kumari
M.Sc. Project Student
(Jan - Jun 2022)
Moku Bhargavi
M.Sc. Project Student
(Feb - Aug 2021)
Raviteja Gaddala
M.Sc. Project Student
(Feb – Mar 2021)
G. Suresh
M.Sc. Project Student
(Feb – Mar 2021)

Saravanan
Research Group
Advancing impactful research in green chemistry, high-throughput screening, and scalable enzymatic applications.
Address
School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad,
Gachibowli, Hyderabad - 500046,
Telangana, India.
Contact
+91 - 40 - 23134815
tsaravanan@uohyd.ac.in
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