Neha Mallika Gurramkonda PhD

Expert in low-cost catalyst development for sustainable energy applications, with a strong focus on oxygen evolution reaction (OER), electrochemical characterization, and nanomaterials synthesis, striving toward a zero-waste world.

Conferences (National/International)
In Prep. (Journals ready & about to submit)

Peer Reviewed Book/Book Chapter/Journals Published:

1) (SCOPUS INDEXED) Book chapter- in Springer publications: Gurramkonda, Neha Mallika., Staderini, Enrico Maria, Bala Narsaiah T (2024). Synthesis of Bio-Inspired Self-cleaning Hydrophobic Surfaces Using ZnO Nanoparticles. In Mechanisms and machine science (pp. 463–475). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-63755-1_34

2) (SCOPUS INDEXED) Journal article in Elsevier: Materials Today - A. Karthik Chandan, G. Neha Mallika, T. Bala Narsaiah (2022). A green approach to arsenic removal using ZnO nanoparticles synthesized from Acacia Catechu leaf extract” in Elsevier: Materials Today (proceedings) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.06.199

3) Book published:G. Neha Mallika, H. Rehana Anjum, D Raja Kullayappa (2024). Environmental Ethics- A Study Of Discourses On Justice In contemporary Environmental Ethics, Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, ISBN: 978-620-7-45683-3

4) Book published: G. Neha Mallika, T. Bala Narsaiah, “Pharmaceutical Wastewater treatment by using TiO2 and N-TiO2 nanoparticles”, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2019, ISBN: 978-620-0-32243-2

5) Article Published: G. Neha Mallika, T. Bala Narsaiah, Mallika, (2017). Synthesis of TiO2 Nanoparticles using Sol-Gel method for the Treatment of Pharmaceutical Wastewater. IJSRD - International Journal for Scientific Research & Development, 5–5(06). https://www.ijsrd.com/articles/IJSRDV5I60128.pdf

6) (Accepted in SCOPUS journal) Gurramkonda Neha Mallika, Enrico Maria Staderini, T. Bala Narsaiah (2024). Novel synthesis of Graphene nanoparticles from Corn Husk Agricultural Biowaste via Acid-Base Hydrolysis & Two-Stage Pyrolysis, Annals of Agri-Bio Research, ISSN: 0971-9660.

1. 3rd PRIZE in 3-Day International conference on ICMPGE 2024, Gurramkonda Neha Mallika, Enrico Maria Staderini, T. Bala Narsaiah, presented with paper on Rapid and complete degradation of Methylene Blue Dye using ZnO based ternary nanocomposite under visible light” on 16th -18th October 2024.

2. (Conference cum workshop) Gurramkonda Neha Mallika and Enrico Maria Staderini, Presented in International conference cum workshop on Engineering Methodologies for Medicine and Sport (EMMS), Rome, Italy, 7th -9th Feb 2024.

3. (Presented a Poster): Karthik Chandan A, Neha Mallika G, Bala Narsaiah T, “Synthesis of Zinc oxide Nanoparticles using Acacia Catechu Leaf extract” in International Conference on Emerging Trends in Catalysis for sustainable Chemical Processes (ETCSCP-2021), jointly organized by IIChE, PPSIR and MSRIT, 2021.

4. (Conference): T. Bala Narsaiah, G. Neha Mallika, A. Karthik Chandan “Removal of Arsenic from wastewater using ZnO nanoparticles was presented at (CHEMCON-2021) held in Hybrid mode from 26th - 30th December 2021 at CSIR - Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar, India.”

5. (Conference): G. Neha Mallika, T. Bala Narsaiah, “Treatment of Pharmaceutical Wastewater by using TiO2 and NTiO2 nanoparticles” in International Conference on Recent Trends in Engineering and Sciences (ICRTES), with paper code: 598 organized by Confer Professional group of Conferences, Andhra Pradesh during January 30th and 31st 2018.

6. (Conference): G. Neha Mallika, T. Bala Narsaiah, “Removal of Pharmaceutical pollutants using Metal-Oxide nanocomposites” in Environment and Climate Change: Issues and Challenges (ECCIC-2017), SK University Anantapur during 10th -11th March 2017.

Invited talks:

Delivered a talk on “Nature inspired innovations- Biomimetics” for B.Tech Students in Orientation Program, invited by JNTU College of Engineering Anantapuramu, India on 20th Sept 2023.

• G. Neha Mallika, Enrico M. Staderini, "Ambient light-sensitive Graphene-based Photo-corrosion resistive Nano-photocatalyst for Arsenic contaminated industrial wastewater".
• G. Neha Mallika, Enrico M. Staderini, "Rapid and complete Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue dye Using a ZnO based Ternary Nanocomposite under visible light."

· Course completed on “Physico-chemical Processes for Wastewater Treatment” (75% with 3 credits) from NPTEL MOOCs, Jan- Apr 2024.

· Course completed on “Renewable Energy Technology and their uses” from NTA MOOCs, Jan-Apr 2024.

· Course completed on “Research and Publication Ethics” (83% with 2 Credits) from SWAYAM NTA MOOCs, New Delhi, 1st Dec 2023.

· Course completed on “Technologies for Clean and Renewable Energy Production” (73% with 2 Credits) from NPTEL MOOCs, Jul-Sept 2023.

· Certification on “Project Management Essentials Certified” conducted by Management and Strategy Institute, 25thJuly 2024.

· Certified as ‘Six Sigma Yellow Belt Professional’ by 6 Sigma Study, VMEdu, Aug 4th 2024.

· Course Completedon “AI Ethics at SAP” with 73.3% from openSAP, Germany, 7th Feb 2023.

· Course Completedon “Concepts & Fundamentals of Solar Paints” from NSTC, 1st -31stJan 2023.

· Course completedon “Industry Effluent Treatment using Nanotechnology”, 25th -27thAug 2022.

· Participated in International Webinar on “Solar Photovoltaics for sustainable future” by CRESIHRD, BIET and Indian Ceramic Society, Hyderabad Chapter, 24thDec 2022.

· Course completedon “From data to divulgation: the scientific path” (3 CFU) from Tor Vergata University, Rome, Italy, July 2022.

· Course completedon “Failure Analysis Course” (2 CFU) Tor Vergata University, Rome, Italy, 2022.

International level awards:

o Part of U.K. Book of World Records in WLOC conducted by iaif, 2020.

o 1st Place in 7th Youth World Cup Painting Competition, 2019

o 3rd Place in 6th Youth World Cup Painting Competition, 2018

o 2nd Place in World Handwriting Contest, 2017

o 2nd Place in 5th Youth World Cup Painting Competition, 2017

o 1st Place in International art & craft competition’08

National level awards:

o Recipient of “Award of Excellence”, 2009

o Recipient of "BalakalaRatna award”, 2007 & 2008.

o Recipient of “Kalabala award”, 2007

o Recipient of “Kala Bhushan award”, 2006

o 1st prize in All India Peace Painting Festival-2010.

o 1st Prize in Spot Painting conducted by Jeev Ashraya, Lucknow- 2016

o State 1st in Spot painting competition, Sree Arts Cultural Association-2009

o State 2nd in Spot painting competition conducted by AP Tourism Department, 2017.

o Regional 1st in Spot painting competition conducted by AP Tourism Department, 2017.

· Participated in On-day National level workshop on “India’s Educational Vision & Role of Educators”, organized by Ramakrishna Math Golden Jubilee Celebrations, Hyderabad on 27th July 2024.

· Certificate of attendance in International conference cum workshop on Engineering Methodologies for Medicine and Sport (EMMS), Rome, Italy, 7th -9thFeb 2024.

· Certificate of Participation in OLYMP’ARTS by World Olymp’Arts Council, Oct 2023.

· Participated in National Level One week online FDP on “Outcome based pedagogy for Effective Teaching & Learning in Engineering Education”, by SKN Sinhgad CE, Pandharpur, 14th -18th Jun 2023.

· Participated in Webinar on “Higher studies opportunities & latest research in Portable sensor, BioChip, Metal Catalysis & Electronic structure”, by NSYSU and Educare Taiwan, 9th June 2023.

· Participated in National Level One-week online FDP on “Machine learning in Big Data analytics, Principles, Techniques & challenges”, by Narasimha Reddy Engg College, Secunderabad, 13th -18th Feb 2023.

· Attended International Webinar on “Breaking Barriers in Science (GWB-2023)”, by Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya in association with ACT, IUPAC, Global Woman’s Breakfast 2023.

· Participated in International Webinar on “Solar Photovoltaics for sustainable future” by CRESIHRD, BIET and Indian Ceramic Society, Hyderabad Chapter, 24thDec 2022.

· Acted as Moderator in 5-day National level FDP on “Five-day FDP for Educators of Environmental Studies”, Conducted by JNTUA CEA from 21st to 25thSept 2020.

· Hosted for IIChE HRC Lecture series-V on “Diagnostic testing in a post-covid world enabled by microfluidic technologies” organized by Dept. of Chemical Engineering JNTUA on 3rd June 2022.

· Organizing committee for a National Level Students’ Technical Symposium FUSION 2K22 organized by Dept. of chemical Engineering, JNTUA on 25th & 26th April 2022.

· Acted as one of the Judges in the “National Mega Expo” organized by SDIC, JNTUA CEA on 28th February 2022.

· Attended 5-Day FDP on “Laboratory and workshop learning skills in conducting practical classes” organized by JNTUACEA under AICTE from 15th -20th February 2021.

· Attended 2 day workshop on “Development of MOOCs and Production Techniques” organized by JNTUA under TEQIP- III from 17th to 18th January 2021.

· Attended 5-day STTP- Webinar series on “Wastewater treatment and Characterization techniques- Hands on Experience” organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, MIT, Manipal from 14th – 19th December 2020.

· Participated in “NAAC Awareness Programme on Revised Accreditation Framework for Constituent and Affiliated Colleges of JNTUA” on 20-01-2020.

· Participated in Two-Week FDP on “Mathematical Modeling and Simulation for Scientists & Engineers” at JNTU Anantapur during 24-02-2020 to 07-03-2020.

· Participated in One-Day Workshop on “Recent trends in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering” at JNTUACEA on 30th Dec 2019.

· Participated in Two-Day Workshop on “Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage Devices” at JNTUACEA from 27th – 28th Dec 2019.

· Participated in a 3-day International Conference on “System Automation, Reliability, Quality Control, Safety, Maintenance & Management”, during 11th – 13th Dec 2019, JNTUACEA.

· Hosted and participated in two-day workshop on “Waste Management” organized by Chemical Engineering Department, JNTUACE Ananthapuramu under TEQIP-III from 13th to 14th Nov 2019.

· Participated in One-day Workshop on “Awareness on OBE for preparation and Applying to NAAC”, organized under TEQIP-III at JNTU Anantapur on 11th Nov 2019.

· Participated in the workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights & Company Registration Compliance” at Atal Incubation Centre- SK University, Anantapur on 8th Nov 2019.

· Hosted and volunteered in TEQIP-III Sponsored One-week Hands on Training program on “Skill Enhancement for Non-Teaching Staff” from 15-07-2019 to 20-07-2019.

· Supported and Organized in FUSION-2K19, a national level student’s technical symposium held on 29th March 2019 at JNTUACE Ananthapuramu.

· Hosted and participated in three-day workshop on “Experimental Approaches & Instrumental Aspects Chemistry” organized by Chemical Engineering Department,

· JNTUACE Ananthapuramu under TEQIP-III from 6th to 8th Feb 2019.Attended One-week Faculty Development Program on “Reinforcing professional communication skills for Teaching Faculty”, Organized by Dept. of Humanities & Social sciences, JNTUCEA, 11-06-18 to 15-06-18.

· Committee member in FUSION-2K18, a national level student’s technical symposium held on 27th & 28th March 2018.

· Volunteered for Two-week Faculty Development Program on “Recent Innovations in Unit Operations for Pharmaceutical Industries”, Organized by Dept. of Chemical Engineering, JNTUCEA, 20-11-17 to 02-12-17.

· Hosted “Career Awareness and Opportunities in Industrial Safety”, JNTUA, 17th March 2017.

· Attended “One day workshop on role of chemical engineers in Electrochemical industries, JNTUA, 27th March 2017.

· Attended “One day Intensive Hands on Training Program on Fundamentals and Usage of X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)”, JNTUA, 24th September 2016.

· Participated in One-Day workshop on “Indian Constitution- Role of a Citizen” organized by NSS Cell, JNTUA on 26th November, 2015.

· Participated in National Workshop on Vedic Mathematics, JNTUA, 25th January 2014.

Volunteering:

· Developed an e-content for Masters students’ with the title “Photocatalysis in Water Treatment” in the year July 2022.

· Editor for a National Level Students’ Technical Symposium FUSION 2K22 organized by Dept. of chemical Engg, JNTUA on 25th & 26th April 2022.

· Conducted Seminar/Quiz competitions for UG students on National important days 2022.

· Volunteered amid COVID lockdown in “food distribution” for 1500-2000 people everyday for 60 days along with my mother, 2020.

· Attended as a guest and spokesperson on ‘Why AP needs Jagan’ organized at NRI Hotel, Anantapur, Aug 2019.

· Volunteered in “Blood Donation camp” set in JNTUACE Ananthapuramu on 31st oct 2019.

· Volunteered extensively on Samaikhyandhra Movement with message- oriented paintings and the painting was honorably hung for 3 months beside Clock tower Anantapur, June-Sept 2017.

· Certificate of appreciation in TEQIP-III Sponsored One-week Hands on Training program on “Skill Enhancement for Non-Teaching Staff” from 15-07-2019 to 20-07-2019

· Volunteered for Two-week Faculty Development Program on “Recent Innovations in Unit Operations for Pharmaceutical Industries”, Organized by Dept. of Chemical Engineering, JNTUCEA, 20-11-17 to 02-12-17.

· Participated in “One day Workshop” conducted by National Service Scheme, JNTUA on 26th Nov 2016.

· Volunteered for Google Student Club as Creative Lead, 2013.

· Certificate of appreciation for highest fund-raised in aid of Special children, 2007 & 2008, UNICEF for the years 2017, 2018 and 2019.

1) Prof. Dr. Enrico Maria Staderini M.D., Ph.D.
Professor in biomédical technologies (Retired),  Haute École d'Ingénierie et de Gestion du Canton Vaud, Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland.
Email: stadero@uniroma2.it 

Mobile: +41 762059250

2) Prof. Dr. T. Bala Narsaiah Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, JNTU Anantapur, India

Email: balutumma.chemengg@jntua.ac.in

Mobile: +91 9440245965