Chemistry

Dr Gara Tejaswini

Department of Chemistry

Designation	Assistant Professor
Phone	9052333529
Institutional email ID	tejagara@gcrjy.ac.in
ORCID	0000-0003-3776-7128
Scopus ID	57918481300
Researcher ID	ABR-3637-2022
Vidwaan ID	482700
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Date of joining the college	24-09-2021

Academic qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Chemistry) from Acharya Nagarjuna University, India. 2024
UGC-NET (Chemistry) from CSIR, India. 2010
Others (GATE) from Chemical Sciences, India. 2010
Master of Science (M.Sc) (Organic Chemistry) from A.U College of Science and Technology, India. 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) (MPC) from Andhra university/Rajamahendri Degree college, India. 2007

Work Experience

Assistant Professor in CCE at GC(A), RAJAHMUNDRY from 24-09-2021 to Present
Assistant Professor in CCE at SVD GDC(W), Nidadavole from 18-02-2017 to 23-09-2021
Assistant Professor in CCE at SGA GDC, Yellamanchili from 02-01-2012 to 09-01-2017
Technical Trainee in Pharma Industry at Dr.Reddy's Laboratories, Hyderabad from 25-05-2009 to 30-04-2010

Research Experience

Number of Papers Published in Journals: 09

Ganapathi Rao Gajula, Lakshmi Rekha Buddiga, Ganganagunta Srinivas, N.V.S.S. Seshagiri Rao, Ch. Arun Kumar, Tejaswini Gara, Manuri Brahmayya, "Interfacial polarisation, electrical modulus and relaxation dynamics in composite ceramics for multiferroic applications" in Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2026 . ISSN: 0021-9797. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2026.140069, Impact Factor: 9.70. Weblink: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0021979726002468?via%3Dihub
Durga Praveena Veera, K Vijaya Kumar, G Tejaswini, B Venkata Rao, "Glochidium tomentosum mediated synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles for effective degradation of thiocyanates and their antioxidant activity" in Nanotechnology for Environmental Engineering, 2025 . ISSN: 2365-6387. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s41204-025-00445-5, Impact Factor: 2.80. Weblink: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41204-025-00445-5#citeas
G Tejaswini, Sk. Beebi, V Durga Praveena , "An efficient adsorptive tool for dye degradation : Green magnetite nanoparticles" in Polyhedron , 2025 . ISSN: 0277-5387. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.poly.2025.117500, Impact Factor: 2.40. Weblink: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0277538725001147?dgcid=author
M. Padmaja, P. Shyamala, V. Durga Praveena, G. Tejaswini , "Green synthesized Fe3O4@CD nanocomposites using Acacia caesia leaves: In vitro biological properties and cytotoxicity assessment" in Next Nanotechnology, 2024 . ISSN: 2949-8295. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nxnano.2024.100093, Impact Factor: 0.00. Weblink: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Vdurga-Praveena/publication/383001008_Green_synthesized_Fe_3_O_4_CD_nanocomposites_using_Acacia_caesia_leaves_In_vitro_biological_properties_and_cytotoxicity_assessment/links/66b73c0d51aa0775f277dcfe/Green-synthesized-
V. Durga Praveena, G. Tejaswini, M. Padmaja , "An innovative adsorption of thiocyanate ions in aqueous solutions by exploiting eco-ZnO nanoparticles" in Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2023 . ISSN: 1387-7003 . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inoche.2023.111708, Impact Factor: 3.80. Weblink: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1387700323013205
Tejaswini G, Laxmi Mangamma J, Durga Praveena V, Manga Raju I, Meher Baba G & Bhagya Lakshmi K , "A systematic investigation on Elaeocarpus sylvestris leaf extract capped CuO nanoparticles as reducing agent and their antioxidant activity" in Colloid and Polymer Science, 2023 . ISSN: 1435-1536. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00396-023-05159-1, Impact Factor: 2.40. Weblink: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00396-023-05159-1
G. Tejaswini, P. Lakshmi Kishore, P. Kiran Kumar, B. Lakshmi Rekha & K. Bhagya Lakshmi , "Bio Designed ZnO Nanoparticles with Leaves of Elaeocarpus Sylvestris and Investigation of Photocatalyst for Dye Degradation and Antimicrobial applications" in Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 2023 . ISSN: 1319-8025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-023-07944-0, Impact Factor: 2.90. Weblink: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13369-023-07944-0
G. Tejaswini, Sk. Beebi, G. Meher Baba, G. Sanyasinaidu & K. Bhagya Lakshmi , "Elaeocarpus Sylvestris mediated green approach for fabrication of magnetite nanoparticles: Antimicrobial and antioxidant potentialities" in Applied Nanoscience, 2023 . ISSN: 2190-5517. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13204-023-02785-7, Impact Factor: 3.80. Weblink: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13204-023-02785-7
G. TEJASWINI1,2, , P. LAKSHMI KISHORE3,*, , V. NAGA LAKSHMI4, and K. BHAGYA LAKSHMI5,, "A Comprehensive Review on Green Synthetic Approaches and Applications of 3d-Series Metal Oxide Nanoparticles " in Asian Journal of Chemistry, 2022 . ISSN: 0970-7077. DOI: https://doi.org/10.14233/ajchem.2022.23904 , Impact Factor: 0.16. Weblink: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eN0D_q5dErjvkIChogI8ckbc1IypBxCc/view?usp=drive_link

Number of Papers Publised in Conferences: 03

Tejaswini G., Srinivasa Rao N., Rajani Ch., Padmaja M., Venkata Rao K., Sridhar V., Srinivasa Rao T , "The role of pesticide molecular structures in accelerating soil erosion: An agricultural perspective " in International Conference on Resilient Innovations for Subsistence Environment (IC-RISE-2025) organized by Department of Chemistry, Government College Autonomous Rajahmundry on 22-11-2025 (Full Paper ) ISBN/ISSN: 978-94-6239-606-7/24. Weblink: https://www.atlantis-press.com/proceedings/icrise-25/126021950
Srinivasa Rao N., Tejaswini G., Venkata Rao K., Sridhar V. , "Advanced sensors and techniques for groundwater quality monitoring: An integrative overview. " in International Conference on Resilient Innovations for Subsistence Environment (IC-RISE-2025) organized by Department of Chemistry, Government College Autonomous Rajahmundry on 22-11-2025 (Full Paper ) ISBN/ISSN: 978-94-6239-606-7/24. Weblink: https://www.atlantis-press.com/proceedings/icrise-25/126021947
Abhinash Marukurti, Alavala Matta Reddy, V. Durga Praveena, G. Tejaswini, M. Padmaja, L. Rajeswari, D. Sailaja, P. Vijaya Nirmala, N. Baby Nirmala, J. Shashi Sri, , "Sustainable Biogenic Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Aegle marmelos and Evaluation of their Photocatalytic, Antimicrobial and Cytotoxicity Properties " in International Conference on Biobased Environment for Sustainable Territory organized by Department of Chemistry, Government College Autonomous Rajahmundry on 06-11-2024 (Full Paper ) ISBN/ISSN: 2468-5747. Weblink: https://www.atlantis-press.com/proceedings/icbest-24/126008220

Number of Patents: 03

Mrs. Bokka Durga Lakshmi, Mr. Pallepamu Tirupathi Rao, Dr. Gara Tejaswini, Dr. Durga Praveena Veera, Dr. Tatapudi Kasi Visweswara Rao, Prof. Ramachandra Rao Kpati ,International Patent: " Mechanically Tuned Solar Tracker System " (Patent Number: 6347395) published in O/o UK DESIGN on 04-03-2024 ( Granted) URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I1oJsGin7SJUzyqwhPmmcep39nGiG-Cq/view?usp=sharing
Dr. Esub Basha Shaik, Dr. Gara Tejaswini, Mr. Pallepamu Tirupathi Rao, Dr. Tatapudi Kasi Visweswara Rao, Dr. Krodi Anusha, Mr. Kandrakunta Babu ,International Patent: " Microreactor for tunable core-shell Nanoparticles " (Patent Number: 6347392) published in O/o UK DESIGN on 26-02-2024 ( Granted) URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1afy-pE8CAgVTg7KAIexg1sp_kKtJ8rI6/view?usp=sharing
Dr. Y. Prashanthi,Dr. B. Jagan Mohan Reddy,Dr. S. Pulla Reddy,Dr. Abhishek Gupta,Mr. Suresh Ponnusamy,Dr. A. Kanchanadevi,Mrs. J. Laxmi Mangamma,Mrs. G. Tejaswini,Dr. P. L. Kishore,Mrs.Pinninti Surekha,Dr. J. Sai Chandra ,National Patent: " “Nanomaterials composition for drug delivery and method thereof” " (Patent Number: TEMP/E-1/64319/2021-CHE) published in O/o Chennai on 06-12-2021 ( Published) URL: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1emAYwlx141KfNbkxxUkKQ74TGay6D0tr?usp=sharing

Number of Research Projects: 02

A Government College(A), Rajahmundry Sponsored Research Project entitled "Enhancing the biological functionality of protein-polysaccharide systems and their nanocomposite biopolymers for sustainable applications" with a financial assistance of INR. 35000.00 from 02-07-2025 to 30-01-2026
A Government College(A) Institution Sponsored Research Project entitled "Revolutionizing Food Packaging by Harnessing Bio-metal oxide nanomaterials" with a financial assistance of INR. 130000.00 from 05-07-2024 to 04-02-2026

Memberships in Professional Bodies

Books Authored

Editor of "Proceedings of the International Conference on Resilient Innovations for Subsistence Environment (IC-RISE-2025)", ISBN: 978-94-6239-606-7, Publisher: Atlantis press part of Springer Nature ( 2026),Edition: Advances in Biological Sciences Research

Courses attended (Orientation, Refresher, FDP, etc.)

Attended Faculty Development Program on "Capacity building programme on STEM" organized by IITM, Chennai from 18-02-2026 to 26-02-2026
Attended Conference on "International Conference on Resilient Innovations for Subsistence Environment (ICRISE-2025)" organized by Government College Autonomous from 21-11-2025 to 22-11-2025
Attended Conference on "3rd one day International conference Academia-Pharma synergy: Advanced Organic Synthesis and Pharmaceutical Innovation for Sustainable Future (ICAOSPISF-25)" organized by Government College Autonomous Rajahmundry from 16-09-2025 to 16-09-2025
Attended Faculty Development Program on "Rare earths, Advanced Materials and Critical Minerals" organized by ATAL AICTE Government College Autonomous Rajahmundry from 15-09-2025 to 20-09-2025
Attended Seminar on "ONE DAY NATIONAL SEMINAR ON EMERGING TRENDS IN CATALYTIC SYNTHESIS OF SMALL MOLECULES" organized by PR Government College A Kakinada from 12-09-2025 to 12-09-2025
Attended Workshop on " Nanomaterials in chemical and Biosensors under GIAN " organized by JNTU Hyderabad from 17-03-2025 to 21-03-2025
Attended Seminar on "National seminar on new frontiers in Chemistry for environmental sustainability " organized by GDC Chodavaram from 10-03-2025 to 11-03-2025
Attended Conference on "National conference on "Nanomaterials for Energy, Catalysis and Environment"" organized by Department of Chemistry, Andhra University from 05-12-2024 to 07-12-2024
Attended Faculty Development Program on "Short term programme on Material Science and Nanotechnology" organized by UGC-MMTTC, Kerala from 02-12-2024 to 07-12-2024
Attended Conference on "International Conference on Bio based Environment for sustainable territory" organized by Government college Autonomous, Rajahmundry from 07-11-2024 to 08-11-2024
Attended Seminar on "National webinar on "Uncover, Understand, Unite - The Fight against Breast Cancer"" organized by UGC-MMTTC, SGTB Khalsa college, University of Delhi from 29-10-2024 to 29-10-2024
Attended Teachers Training Programme on "ToT on SEEK & SEL organised by CCE in colloboration with UNESCO " organized by Government college, Rajahmundry from 24-01-2024 to 24-01-2024
Attended Refresher Course on "Two week online refresher course in physical and chemical sciences" organized by SV university, Tirupati from 14-10-2023 to 27-10-2023
Attended Seminar on "International Conference on Environmental Challenges and Remedies for Sustainable Future (ICECRSF-2023)" organized by Department of Chemistry, Government college, Rajahmundry from 15-09-2023 to 16-09-2023
Attended Teachers Training Programme on "ToT on ENGLISH MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION, PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH" organized by Government college, Rajahmundry from 12-06-2023 to 17-06-2023
Attended Seminar on "UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Advanced Nanomaterials for Energy and Catalysis" organized by Acharya Nagarjuna University from 20-02-2023 to 21-02-2023
Attended Teachers Training Programme on "THREE DAYS TRAINING PROGRAMME ON INTERNSHIP AND LMS" organized by Government college,Rajahmundry from 30-01-2023 to 02-02-2023
Attended Conference on "Two Day National Conference on Recent Evolutions and Applications in Chemistry " organized by Government College, Rajahmundry from 18-11-2022 to 19-11-2022
Attended Seminar on "One Day National Colloquium on Nuclear Energy and its Applications and Quiz " organized by Department of Chemistry, Government College(A), Rajahmundry from 15-10-2022 to 15-10-2022
Attended Workshop on "Two day national work shop on Microscale Experiments" organized by Department of Chemistry, Government college(A), Rajahmundry from 20-12-2021 to 21-12-2021
Attended Conference on "International e conference on futuristic dimensions and innovative trends in Chemical sciences" organized by IPS Academy, Indore from 06-11-2020 to 07-11-2020
Attended Conference on "First International Virtual Conference on Nanomaterials" organized by Acharya Nagarjuna University from 10-09-2020 to 12-09-2020
Attended Faculty Development Program on "5 DAY FDP IN LMS VIDEO & PEDAGOGY" organized by CCE from 03-08-2020 to 07-08-2020
Attended Conference on "Three day International virtual conference on Impact of chemical disasters on biota " organized by Andhra University from 24-07-2020 to 26-07-2020
Attended Faculty Development Program on "FDP on Nanomaterial Synthesis, Process, Characterization and its Functional Applications " organized by Hindustan college of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore from 06-07-2020 to 11-07-2020
Attended Faculty Development Program on "5 DAY FDP IN CHEMISTRY" organized by CCE from 01-07-2020 to 05-07-2020
Attended Workshop on "One day national workshop on Intellectual Property Rights" organized by SVRK Government Degree College(M) from 11-03-2020 to 11-03-2020
Attended Workshop on "One day workshop on Academic and Administrative of the colleges" organized by SVKP and KS Raju arts and science college(A), Penugonda from 09-03-2020 to 09-03-2020
Attended Seminar on "National Seminar" organized by SVD Government Degree College from 01-02-2020 to 01-02-2020
Attended Workshop on "3 DAY NATIONAL LEVEL WORKSHOP ON RESEARCH METHODOLOGY MECHANISM FOR EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION" organized by SCIM Government Degree College, Tanuku from 19-11-2019 to 21-11-2019
Attended Seminar on "UGC Sponsored Two day National Seminar on Recent trends in Reserach Methodology in Chemistry" organized by Ideal College of Arts and Sciences, Kakinada from 15-11-2019 to 16-11-2019
Attended Workshop on "One Day State level workshop on Enhancement of Internal Quality and NAAC Accreditation" organized by SVRK Government Degree College, Nidadavole from 29-10-2019 to 29-10-2019
Attended Refresher Course on "REFRESHER COURSE IN CHEMISTRY ONLINE" organized by ARPIT, SWAYAM from 01-10-2019 to 31-01-2020
Attended Seminar on "UGC sponsored One day International Seminar on Recent Developments and Applications of Physico-Chemical Characterization Techniques " organized by Jagarlamudi Kuppuswamy Choudary College(A) from 04-01-2019 to 04-02-2019
Attended Seminar on "A Two Day National Seminar on Emerging Trends and Opportunities in Chemical Sciences and Biotechnology" organized by Department of Bio Technology and Chemistry, Government College(A), Ananthapurram from 04-01-2019 to 05-01-2019
Attended Faculty Development Program on "OER, CONTENT DEVELOPEMENT MOOCS AND MOODLE" organized by 'NIT, WARANGAL from 30-11-2018 to 05-12-2018
Attended Refresher Course on "REFRESHER COURSE" organized by ARPIT, SWAYAM from 01-11-2018 to 28-02-2019
Attended Refresher Course on "Emerging Trends and Novel Research approaches in Pharmaceutical Sciencesal Sc" organized by JNTU, Hyderabad from 17-09-2018 to 10-10-2018
Attended Faculty Development Program on "Short term course on Research Methodology" organized by UGC HRDC, Andhra University from 16-07-2018 to 21-07-2018
Attended Seminar on "UGC sponsored Two day national seminar on chemistry and physics of materials" organized by SRR and CVR government degree college, Vijayawada from 15-09-2017 to 16-09-2017
Attended Seminar on "UGC Sponsored Two Day National Seminar Advances in Chemical S" organized by KBN, Vijayawada from 18-09-2015 to 19-09-2015
Attended Orientation Course on "33rd Orientation course" organized by JNTU, Hyderabad from 10-06-2013 to 06-07-2013

MOOCs Completed: 07

"SBIL0032x: Leadership Mantra from Ancient India" in edX organized by State Bank of India from 01-06-2024 to 01-06-2024
"CCSx: Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage" in edX organized by The University of Edinburgh from 01-06-2024 to 01-06-2024
"THU08261001403: Introduction to Cancer Biology |" in edX organized by Tsinghua University from 31-05-2024 to 31-05-2024
"NCycleX: Nitrogen: A Global Challenge" in edX organized by University of Edinburgh from 30-05-2024 to 30-05-2024
"Chemistry of Nanomaterials" in SWAYAM organized by swayam from 08-01-2024 to 12-04-2024
"Academic Writing" in SWAYAM organized by SVD GDC, NDD from 29-07-2019 to 31-10-2019
"ATOMIC STRUCTURE AND CHEMICAL BONDING" in NPTEL organized by Prof. Mangal sundar, IITM from 29-07-2018 to 31-10-2018

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Administrative Responsibilities