Faculty Details

Dr. Shobhitha Shetty

Associate Professor & HOD

  • B.Sc (St Aloysius college) - 2007
  • M.Sc (Mangalore University) - 2009
  • PhD (Mangalore University) - 2015

    Academic Background

    Date of Join: 2016-06-30
    Email: shettyshobhitha@ajiet.edu.in

    Responsibilities

    Responsibility at Department

  • HOD - Department of Chemistry
  • NAAC - Coordinator A.J. Institute of Engineering & Technology
  • Member: IQAC, Discipline committee, Anti Ragging committee, Internal Complaint committee, Women's Welfare Committee
  • Other Responsibility

  • Recognized Research supervisor, VTU, Belagavi - (VTU09175599) (Presently guiding two research students)
  • In Charge - Criteria 9 - NBA Accreditation Process at A J Institute of Engineering & Technology - 2022-23.
  • Chief Coordinator, Annual state level college fest - AAKAR 2020 at AJIET, Mangaluru, 2020
  • Chairman - Cultural & Event Organization Committee at AJIET Mangaluru, 2019-20.
  • Coordinator, Annual state level college fest - AAKAR 2K19 at AJIET Mangaluru, 2019.
  • Chairman - Cultural & Literary Committee at AJIET Mangaluru, 2018-19.
  • Coordinator, Annual state level college fest - AAKAR 2K18 at AJIET Mangaluru, 2018.
  • Chairman - Cultural Committee at AJIET Mangaluru, 2017-18.
  • Member, R&D and Technical committee at AJIET 2017- 2020.
  • Class Advisor at AJIET Mangaluru, 2018-2021.
  • Secretary, Research and Development committee, at A.J. Institute of Engineering & Technology for the year 2016-17.
  • Secretary, Women's Welfare committee, at A.J. Institute of Engineering & Technology for the year 2016-17.
  • Member, Women's Welfare committee, at A.J. Institute of Engineering & Technology for the year 2017 - till date.
  • Chairman, B.O.E for Diploma in Fire & Industrial Safety, Mangalore University - 2017.
  • Convener, Agnesya-2015: A national level intercollegiate fest, held at St. Agnes Post Graduate Dept. of Chemistry

      1. Arnicolide D: a multi‐targeted anticancer sesquiterpene lactone-preclinical efficacy and mechanistic insights Shivaprasad Shetty Mangalpady, Sheila I. Peña, Fabiola Borbolla‐Jiménez, Rajesh Kaverikana, Shobhitha Shetty, Vinayaka Babu Shet, Naunyn - Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00210-024-03095-7 April 2024.
      2. Synthesis, crystal structure, Hirshfeld surface analysis, energy frameworks, and DFTrncalculations, M. K. Usha, T. N. Lohith, Shobhitha Shetty, Balakrishna KallurayarnMolecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals, 768 (5), March 2024https://doi.org/10.1080/15421406.2024.2326337
      3. Enaminones as building blocks: Synthesis of novel substituted pyrazoles as possiblernantioxidants. Shobhitha Shetty and B. Kalluraya, Indian Journal of Chemistry, 55B,rn501-506 (2016). 0975-0983(Online); 0376-4699(Print).http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/34094
      4. Type II diabetes-related enzyme inhibition and molecular modeling study of a novel series of pyrazolone derivatives. Shobhitha Shetty, Medicinal Chemistry Research, 23, 2834-2846 (2014). DOI: 10.1007/s00044-013-0846-3
      5. Metal complex based on chitosan Schiff base as potent antimicrobial and Antioxidants.rnDivya K and Shobhitha Shetty, Science, Technology and Development Volume XII Issue V MAY 2023 (75-98); ISSN : 0950-0707
      6. Design and synthesis of hydrazone incorporated pyrazoles and triazoles as possible antioxidants. Shobhitha Shetty and B. Kalluraya, Der Pharma Chemica, 7(12), 26-32 (2015).
      7. Synthesis, characterization, and biological screening of Schiff base metal complexes derived from isoniazid. Shobhitha Shetty and Divya K, Pensee International Journal, 12 (50), 1207-1224 (2020).
      8. Sushma K, B.Kalluraya, Shobhitha Shetty, Mamatha Ballal, Vignesh Shetty, Synthesis and antimicrobial activities of s-alkyl derivatives of 1,3,4-oxadiazole carrying benzothiazole core, Indian Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, (2015), 24, 295-298.
      9. Synthesis of novel triheterocyclic thiazoles as antimicrobials and analgesic agents. Shobhitha Shetty, B. Kalluraya, Nithinchandra, M. Babu, C.G. Joshi, H. Joshi and R.B. Nidavani, Indian Journal Of Heterocyclic Chemistry, 23, 33-38 (2013).
      10. Synthesis, characterization and biological activities of 2-aryl-3-substituted-4-thiazolidinones carrying benzothiazole moiety.K. Sushma, B. Kalluraya, Shobhitha Shetty, Mamatha Ballal and Vignesh Shetty, Der Pharma Chemica, 6, 265-271 (2014).
      11. Synthesis, characterization and biological studies of 2,5-substituted 1,3,4-thiadiazole carrying 1,2,3-triazole core. K. Sushma, B. Kalluraya, Shobhitha Shetty, Mamatha Ballal and Vignesh Shetty, J. of Chem. and Pharma. Res., 2014, 6(11), 374-380 (2014).
      12. Microwave assisted synthesis and pharmacological studies of some novel 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives possessing 1,2,3-triazole. Nithinchandra, B. Kalluraya,Shobhitha Shetty, S.K. Peethamber, Indian Journal of heterocyclic chemistry, 23, 343-348 (2014).
      13. Synthesis, characterization and pharmacological studies of some novel N-acyl hydrazones of 1,2,3-triazole as potent cytotoxic agents. Nithinchandra, B.Kalluraya, Shobhitha Shetty, M. Babu, Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 5(7), 307-313 (2013).
      14. Microwave Assisted Synthesis and Pharmacological study of 1-Acetyl/Phenyl-3-(substituted phenyl)-5-(3,4-dimethoxy-6-nitrophenyl)-2-pyrazolines, M. Babu, B.Kalluraya, Shobhitha Shetty, Nithinchandra, Indian Journal Of Heterocyclic Chemistry, 23, 39-46 (2013).
      15. Dimethyl 2-[2-(2,4,6-trichlorophenyl)hydrazin-1-ylidene]butanedioate. M.K. Usha, Shobhitha Shetty, B. Kalluraya, Rajni Kant, V.K. Gupta and D. Revannasiddaiah,ActaCryst.,E70, o13, (2013).
      16. (2E)-2-{[3-Methyl-5-(2-naphthyloxy)-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl]methylidene}-hydrazine carbo thio amide monohydrate. Hoong-Kun Fun, Tze Shyang Chia, Shobhitha Shetty, Balakrishna Kalluraya and Nithinchandra, Acta Cryst., (2012), E68, o3055-o3056 .
      17. N'-[1-(4-Chlorophenyl)ethylidene]-5-methyl-1-(4-nitrophenyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazole-4-carbo hydrazide.H.K. Fun, C.K.Quah, Nithinchandra, B.Kalluraya and Shobhitha Shetty, ActaCryst., E68, o2164 (2012).
      18. 3-Methyl-4-[2-(4-nitrophenyl)hydrazin-1-ylidene]-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-1-carbothioamide.H.K. Fun, C.K.Quah, Shobhitha Shetty, B. Kalluraya and M. Babu, Acta Cryst., E68, o2162 (2012).
      19. 2E)-2-[(3-Methyl-5-phenoxy-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-rn4yl)methylidene]Hydrazinecarbothio amide. H.K. Fun, C.K.Quah, Shobhitha Shetty, B.Kalluraya and Nithinchandra,Acta Cryst., E68,o2146-o2147 (2012).
      20. 4-Bromoacetyl-3-phenylsydnone.H.K. Fun, T.S. Chia, Nithinchandra, B. Kalluraya and Shobhitha Shetty, Acta Cryst., E68,o2103 (2012).
      21. Ethyl-2-[(2,4-difluorophenyl)hydrazinylidene]-3-oxobutanoate. H.K. Fun, C.K. Quah,rnShobhitha Shetty and B. Kalluraya, Acta Cryst., E68, o422 (2012).
      22. 3-(1-Benzofuran-2-yl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole-5(4H)-thione monohydrate.H.K. Fun, S. Arshad, Nithinchandra, B.Kalluraya and Shobhitha Shetty,Acta Cryst., E68, o2067(2012).
      23. Ethyl-2-[2-(2-methoxyphenyl)hydrazinylidene]-3-oxobutanoate. H.K. Fun, M. Hemamalini, Shobhitha Shetty and B. Kalluraya, Acta Cryst., E67, o2571 (2011).
      24. 3-Methyl-5-oxo-4-(2-phenylhydrazinylidene)- 4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-1-carbothioamide H.K. Fun, S. Asik, Shobhitha Shetty and B. Kalluraya, Acta Cryst., E67, o928 (2011).
      25. 4-[2-(4-Bromophenyl)hydrazinylidene]-3-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-1-carbothio amide. H.K. Fun, M. Hemamalini, Shobhitha Shetty and B. Kalluraya, Acta Cryst., E67, o2570(2011).
      26. 4-[2-(2-Methoxyphenyl)hydrazinylidene]-3-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-1-carbothioamide.H.K. Fun, S. Arshad, Shobhitha Shetty and B. Kalluraya, Acta Cryst.,E67, o2711 (2011).
      27. 4-[2-(4-Chlorophenyl)hydrazinylidene]-3-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-1-carbothio amide.H.K. Fun, S. Arshad, Shobhitha Shetty and B. Kalluraya, Acta Cryst., E67, o2740 (2011).
      28. 3-Methyl-5-phenoxy-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carbaldehyde.T. Shahani, H.K. Fun, Shobhitha Shetty and B. Kalluraya, Acta Cryst., E67, o2646 (2011).
      29. 4-[(2,4-Difluorophenyl)hydrazinylidene]-3-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-1-carbothioamide.H.K. Fun, S.I.J. Asik, I.A. Razak, Shobhitha Shetty and B. Kalluraya, Acta Cryst., E67, o3116 (2011).
      30. Ethyl-2-[2-(3-methoxyphenyl)hydrazinylidene]-3-oxobutanoate.H.K. Fun, S.I.J. Asik, I.A. Razak, Shobhitha Shetty and B. Kalluraya, Acta Cryst., E67, o2809 (2011).
      31. Microwave Assisted Robinson's Annulation: Synthesis of some novelcyclohexenones under solvent free conditions. Priya V. Frank, B.Kalluraya and Shobhitha Shetty, Der Pharmacia Lettre, 3(3), 388-392 (2011).
      32. 2,3-Dibromo-1,3-bis(4-chlorophenyl)propan-1-one. H.K. Fun, C.K. Quah, Shobhitha Shetty and B. Kalluraya, Acta Cryst., E66, o3131 (2010).
      33. Synthesis of some thiazoles carrying pyrazole moiety as possible antimicrobial agents. Jyothi N. Rao, B. Kalluraya and Shobhitha Shetty, Indian Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, 20(2), 173-174 (2010).
      34. 2,3-Dibromo-3-(5-nitro-2-furyl)-1-(4-nitrophenyl)propan-1-one. H.K. Fun, C. Quah, Shobhitha Shetty and B. Kalluraya, Acta Cryst., E66, o3128 (2010).
      35. 2,3-Dibromo-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-(5-nitro-2-furyl)propan-1-one. H.K. Fun, C. Yeap, Shobhitha Shetty and B. Kalluraya, Acta Cryst., E66, o3220 (2010).
      36. PAPERS IN CONFERENCES

      37. Microwave assisted synthesis, characterization of pyrazolones as possible antidiabetic agents. Shobhitha Shetty, B. Kalluraya and Sandeep Telkar; presented at National level seminar on Natural Vs synthetic drugs, held at St. Aloysius College, 30 th September 2014.
      38. Multicomponent Reaction: Synthesis and Characterization of some fused bridgehead heterocyclic Systems containing pyrazoles (PP-26). Shobhitha Shetty, B. Kalluraya and Babu M.; Presented at International Conference on recent advances in materialrnScience and Technology (ICRAMST-2013) held at Department of Chemistry, NITK, Surathkal.
      39. Synthesis, characterization and pharmacological studies of some novel thiazole derivatives possessing nitro furan moiety (OP 31). Shobhitha Shetty, B. Kalluraya, Nithin Chandra & C B. Joshi; Presented at International Conference on Biologically Active Molecules (ICBAM-2012) held at Dept. of Chemistry, Gandhigram Rural Institute - Tamil Nadu.
      40. Multicomponent approach of some fused bridgehead heterocyclic systems containing sydnones (OP-28). Shobhitha Shetty, B. Kalluraya and Nithinchandra; Presented at Annual Conference, Indian Council of Chemists (ICC- XXXII) held at Department of Chemistry, Karnatak University, Dharwad during November 2013.
      41. Synthesis and Characterization of some new thiazole derivatives carrying pyrazoles. (PP-13) Shobhitha Shetty and B. Kalluraya; Presented at National Seminar on Recent advances in Chemical Sciences held at Payyanur College, Payyanur on 14 th and 15 th February 2013.
      42. Synthesis and characterization of some thiazole derivatives (PP-15). Shobhitha Shetty and B. Kalluraya; Presented at the National Symposium on chemistry and Humanity held at Department of Chemistry, Manipal Institute of technology, Manipal during July 2011.
    1. Organic Chemistry - Synthetic and Medicinal Chemistry, Crystallization Techniques, Biomolecules.
    1. Participated in AICTE Recognised one week FDP on 'OBE based curriculum design' conducted by Curricular development centre dept, - NITTTRC -Under Ministry of Education, Govt. of India from 06/01/2025 to 10/01/2025
    2. One week AICTE Recognised FDP on ‘Digital Tools for Teaching and Learning’ organized by the Media Engineering Department - NITTR, Ministry of Education, Govt. of INDIA from 11-03-2024 to 15-03-2024
    3. ISTE approved One-week online FDP on ‘Advances in Green Technology and Future opportunities’ organized by DY Patil Institute of Engineering and Research, Akurdi, Pune from 07-08-2023 to 11-08-2023.
    4. Three days NAAC sponsored National level Seminar on "Effective implementation of NEP Multidisciplinary education and strategies" Organized by Sri Sai Ram college of Engineering, Bengaluru from 10-11-2022 to 12-11-2022
    5. Five days FDP on ‘Emerging topics in applied science held at SIT Valachil, from 30-01-2023 to 03-02-2023.
    6. Five days FDP on ‘Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education’ by AICTE from 13-09-2021 to 17-09-2021.
    7. Five days AICTE – VTU Joint Teachers Training Programme on “An Overview of Teaching Techniques in Scientific Foundations of Health” Organized by VTU Human Resource Development Centre (VTU - HRDC), Centre for PG Studies, VIAT, Muddenahalli, Chikkaballapur from 20-12-2021 to 24-12-2021.
    8. Five days FDP on ‘Application of ICT in teaching and chemical research’ Organized by Department of Chemistry, JNN college of Engineering Shivmoga - Jointly with PMMMNMTT under MHRD - India from 06-10-2020 to 10-10-2020
    9. Five days FDP on ‘DEEKSHARAMBH - Student Induction Program’ Organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT, PATNA; 10-08-2020 to 14-08-2020
    10. Twelve Weeks NPTEL Certification course on ‘Wastewater treatment and Recycling’ organized by IIT Kharagpur sponsored by MHRD, Govt. India; from July-October 2019.
    11. Three days international webinar on ‘Post covid-19 World Environment-Prospects and Challenges for sustainable development’ Organized by Department of Chemistry and Geology, Govt. V.Y.T PG Autonomous college Durg from 5-6-2020 to o7-06-2020.
    Apply online