Acharya Nagarjuna University - India
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🎓 Early academic pursuits
Dr. Hari Babu Bollikolla began his academic journey in andhra pradesh, india, demonstrating exceptional commitment from a young age. after securing 76% in ssc in 1993, he advanced with 81.2% in his intermediate studies specializing in mpc. he pursued a b.sc. degree in mpc, completing it in 1999 with 67.4%, followed by an m.sc. in organic chemistry in 2001. his research-oriented mindset led him to complete a ph.d. in physical sciences from acharya nagarjuna university in 2006. showcasing a multidimensional approach, he also earned an mba in hr & finance in 2011. his strong foundational knowledge in both science and management shaped his academic outlook and future contributions.
👨🏫 Professional endeavors
Dr. Bollikolla’s academic career spans over two decades, rooted in acharya nagarjuna university. he started as a lecturer in triveni degree college (2001-2003) and grew steadily through group-b faculty to assistant professor in 2006. he was promoted to associate professor in 2018 and became a full professor in 2021. currently, he serves as the registrar of andhra kesari university and continues to contribute as a professor in the department of chemistry at anu. he has held key roles such as dean of the faculty of sciences, head of departments, and convener of state-level entrance exams, reflecting his dynamic administrative capabilities and commitment to higher education.
🧪 Contributions and research focus
Dr. Bollikolla’s research portfolio spans a wide array of synthetic chemistry themes, including anticancer agents, heterocyclic flavonoids, and nutraceuticals. his ph.d. thesis explored the chemistry conformational analysis of 2-aryl-trans-decahydroquinolin-4-ols using kinetics and proton nmr spectroscopy. with 36 ph.d. and 11 m.phil scholars guided under his supervision, he has fostered a strong research culture. he has completed and managed multiple research projects funded by prestigious agencies like serb, ugc, csir, dst-fist, and even international institutions like king saud university and university malaysia sabah. his notable projects involve synthesis of polyhydroxy flavonoids, benzylimidazolyl carbamates, and cutting-edge computational work on hiv-integrase inhibitors—pioneering applications often integrated with power electronics in advanced drug modeling systems.
🌍 Impact and influence
Dr. Bollikolla’s work has had a notable impact across academia and the pharmaceutical research sector. by blending traditional synthetic methodologies with advanced catalysis and molecular chemistry modeling, he has positioned his research at the intersection of theoretical and applied sciences. his collaborations span both national and international borders, including multiple memoranda of understanding (mou) with research labs and industries. these partnerships have led to innovations in anticancer drug discovery and nutraceutical development—domains increasingly empowered by computational simulations often enhanced by power electronics for lab automation and data acquisition.
📈 Academic citations and digital presence
Dr. Bollikolla maintains a strong presence in the academic world through his digital identifiers. his orcid (0000-0003-1308-391x), scopus (24070474800), and web of science researcher id (n-7076-2018) reflect his wide-reaching contributions. his citation impact is reflected through numerous peer-reviewed publications, with increasing relevance in interdisciplinary studies that align chemistry chemistry, computational biology, and device-aided spectroscopy—areas where power electronics aids precision and efficiency in experimental chemistry.
🏛️ Legacy and future contributions
As registrar and senior academician, dr. bollikolla continues to mentor the next generation of chemists and researchers. his leadership at andhra kesari university and acharya nagarjuna university sets the tone for curriculum innovation, research excellence, and institutional development. his future endeavors are likely to deepen transdisciplinary research, particularly integrating chemical synthesis with data-driven, sensor-based lab frameworks. these systems, when harmonized with power electronics, promise to revolutionize modern chemistry labs, making them more responsive, automated, and accurate.
Notable Publications
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Title: An efficient Cu catalyzed regioselective ortho-nitration approach for the synthesis of 2-nitroarylcyanamides: Molecular docking and ADME studies
Author(s): Boddapati, S. N. Murthy; Tamminana, Ramana; Senapathi, Hari Jyothi; Kola, A. Emmanuel; Ansari, Siddique Akber; Kapavarapu, Ravi Kumar; Bollikolla, Hari Babu; Jonnalagadda, Sreekantha Babu
Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure
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Title: (±)-10-Camphorsulfonic acid catalyzed effective synthesis of α,β-unsaturated β-aminoketones from enaminone
Author(s): Hari Babu Bollikolla; V. B. R. Krishnan Kambhampati; Srihari Chennuboyina; Baby Ramana Mutchu
Journal: Monatshefte für Chemie - Chemical Monthly
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Title: Zn(OAc)₂•2H₂O-Catalyzed Betti Base Synthesis under Solvent-free Conditions
Author(s): M. Mujahid Alam; Hari B. Bollikolla; Ravi Varala
Journal: Letters in Organic Chemistry
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Title: A mini review on emerging targets and approaches for the synthesis of anti-viral compounds: In perspective to COVID-19
Author(s): Maheswara Rao Gokada; Visweswara Rao Pasupuleti; Hari Babu Bollikolla
Journal: Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry
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Title: Catalyst-free facile and efficient one-pot synthesis of densely functionalized pyrroles and α-amino ketones
Author(s): Hari Babu Bollikolla
Journal: Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry