Staff Details

Biography

Dr. Vyshnavi Yelchuri is a Chemistry Lecturer currently serving at Government College for Women (Autonomous), Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. She was recruited through direct recruitment conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC).

She holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences from the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), India. Her doctoral research, carried out at the Centre for Lipid Research, CSIR–Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad, focused on the “Synthesis of Specialty Oleochemicals via Olefin Metathesis.” Her research interests encompass organic chemistry, olefin metathesis, specialty oleochemicals, lipid chemistry, and sustainable chemical synthesis.

Dr. Vyshnavi Yelchuri began her academic career as a Degree Lecturer in Chemistry at P.V.K.N. Government Degree College, Chittoor, in 2018. She subsequently served at Government Degree College for Women, Srikalahasti, from October 2021 to March 2024. Following a mutual transfer, she joined S.K.B.R. Government Degree College, Macherla, in March 2024, where she continued her teaching and academic responsibilities until June 2026. She is currently serving at Government College for Women (Autonomous), Guntur.

Throughout her professional journey, Dr. Vyshnavi has been actively involved in teaching, research, academic administration, and quality assurance initiatives. Her responsibilities and areas of academic engagement include the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), National Service Scheme (NSS), NAAC-related documentation, and departmental academic records. She has also contributed to academic planning, institutional quality enhancement, student development activities, and various academic and administrative committees.

Beyond her professional commitments, Dr. Vyshnavi has a keen interest in chemistry education, research, and the development of innovative teaching and learning practices. She is passionate about guiding students, promoting scientific curiosity, and creating a research-oriented academic environment. Her interests also include exploring contemporary developments in chemistry, sustainable chemistry, environmental protection, and the application of scientific knowledge to address emerging societal and environmental challenges.

Area of Interest & Specialization:

• Organic Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Environmental Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Green Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Bioinorganic Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry

Publications:

1. Yelchuri Vyshnavi, Rachapudi B.N. Prasad, Mallampalli S.L. Karuna. Metathesis of tobacco fatty acid methyl esters: Generation of industrially important platform chemicals. Industrial Crops and Products. 50, 2013, 701–706.
2. Yelchuri Vyshnavi, Rachapudi Badari Narayana Prasad and Mallampalli Sri Lakshmi Karuna. Synthesis of industrially important platform chemicals via olefin metathesis of palash fatty acid methyl esters. European Journal of Chemistry. 5 (3), 2014, 532‐535.
3. Yelchuri Vyshnavi, R. B. N. Prasad, M. S. L. Karuna. Metathesis of Rubber Fatty Acid Methyl Esters: A Green Approach for Generating Industrial Platform Chemicals. International Journal of Science and Research. 3 (5), 2014, 209-212.
4. Yelchuri Vyshnavi, Rachapudi Badari Narayana Prasad and Mallampalli Sri Lakshmi Karuna. Metathesis of 9‐octadecenoic acid methyl ester: diversity and mechanism of product formation at various Grubbs’ catalyst concentrations. European Journal of Chemistry. 6 (3), 2015, 275‐278.
5. Yelchuri Vyshnavi, Rachapudi Badari Narayana Prasad, Mallampalli Sri Lakshmi Karuna. Metathesis of 9, 12-Octadecenoic Acid Methyl Ester: A Potential Source for Industrially Important Platform Chemicals. International Journal of Science and Research. 4 (11), 2015, 1661-1665.
6. Vyshnavi Yelchuri, R.B.N. Prasad, M.S.L. Karuna. Moringa fatty acid methyl esters as a source of platform chemicals developed via metathesis route. IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry (IOSR-JAC) 2016, 9 (9), 2278-5736.
7. Vyshnavi Yelchuri, R.B.N. Prasad, Mallampalli S.L. Karuna, Y. Poornachandra and Chityal Ganesh Kumar. Synthesis of Novel Fatty Substituted 4-methyl-2H-Chromen-2-one via Cross Metathesis: Potential Antioxidants and Chemotherapeutic Agents. J. Oleo Sci. 2016, 65 (12), 1023-1031.
8. T. Satyavani, Yelchuri Vyshnavi, Mallampalli Sri Lakshmi Karuna, Rachapudi Badari Narayan Prasad, P Sujitha & C Ganesh Kumar. Total synthesis of (−)-Sachalinol A and evaluation of its cytotoxicity Indian Journal of Chemistry. 2017, 56 B, 695-700.
9. Vyshnavi Yelchuri, K Srikanth, R B N Prasad and M S L Karuna Olefin metathesis of fatty acids and vegetable oils, J. Chem. Sci. 2019, 131:39.

10. Vyshnavi Yelchuri, Thirupathi Azmeera, M. S. L. Karuna, Metathesized castor oil acylated derivatives: lubricants base stocks with low pour points and superior anti‑wear properties SN Applied Sciences (2019) 1:1214

11.Dr. D. Srividya and Dr. Vyshnavi Yelchuri, Cyclic Voltammetric Determination of Zopiclone in Pharmaceuticals and Blood Samples Using Glassy Carbon Electrode. Volume 9, Issue 10, 804-812.W

12. Vyshnavi Yelchuri , Thirupathi Azmeera , and Mallampalli Sri Lakshmi Karuna, Synthesis of lactones from fatty acids by ring-closing metathesis and their biological evaluation, European Journal of Chemistry 14 (2) (2023) 273-279.