Prof. Vijjulatha Manga is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemistry, University College of Science, Osmania University, where she has been serving since December 2013. With over two decades of teaching and research experience, she has made significant contributions in the field of Computational Chemistry and Drug Design. Her research focuses on molecular modeling, computational design, and synthesis of inhibitors targeting enzymes relevant to HIV, cancer, malaria, and viral infections.

She has successfully guided numerous research scholars and published over 123 research papers in reputed national and international journals, reflecting her commitment to scientific excellence and innovation.

Research Achievements & Scholarly Impact

Prof. Vijjulatha’s research productivity is exceptional, with:

• 123 publications

• 1460 citations

• h-index of 22

• i10-index of 49

Her work integrates computational tools with synthetic chemistry, leading to the rational design of potential drug candidates targeting life-threatening diseases. Her studies have contributed valuable insights into enzyme inhibition and structure-activity relationships using QSAR, docking, and molecular dynamics techniques.

Awards & Honours

Her outstanding contributions have been recognized through numerous prestigious awards, including:

• Education Stalwart Award (2024) – FICCI FLO Hyderabad Chapter

• Women Achiever Award (2023) – Indian Institute of Chemical Technology

• Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Research Excellence (2022 & 2023) – Osmania University

• State Award for Meritorious Teachers (2019) – Government of Telangana

• Fellow of Telangana Academy of Sciences (2018)

• Sectional President (Organic Chemistry) – Indian Council of Chemists (2021)

• Multiple Best Paper and Poster Awards at national and international conferences

These accolades underscore her sustained research excellence, innovation, and leadership in chemical sciences.

Research Projects & Funding

Prof. Vijjulatha has successfully completed and led more than 12 major research projects, funded by DST, CSIR, UGC, DBT, and SERB, with a cumulative grant of over ₹2.5 crores.
Some notable projects include:

• DST-SERB Empowerment & Equity Scheme: Computational and synthetic studies on HIV-1 targets (₹46 lakhs)

• CSIR Research Scheme: Design of novel inhibitors in PI3K-AKT-mTOR pathway (₹21.8 lakhs)

• DBT-BIRAC COVID-19 Consortium: Development of novel antiviral nucleoside analogs (₹45 lakhs)

Her leadership in managing large-scale, interdisciplinary research grants demonstrates both scientific and administrative excellence.

Patents & Innovations

Prof. Vijjulatha’s innovative work has led to six patent publications, including:

• HIV-1 gp120 inhibitors

• Bicyclic nitrogen heterocycles as DNA intercalators

• Multitargeted ligands for HIV-1 inhibition

• Thiourea and Furan-thiophene derivatives as anticancer agents

• Nucleoside analogs designed against SARS-CoV-2

These patents reflect her commitment to translational research bridging computational predictions with experimental drug discovery.

Academic Leadership & Outreach

She has organized several national and international workshops, webinars, and seminars in the area of computational chemistry and molecular modeling, promoting open-source software and digital pedagogy among students and researchers. Her efforts have strengthened research capacity in the academic community.

She has also co-authored books, including:

• Molecular Modeling Using Open-Source Software – Manual (For Beginners)

• Heritage Trees of Telangana

Eligibility for the Best Researcher of the Year

Prof. Vijjulatha Manga stands out as an exemplary researcher, mentor, and innovator whose contributions have advanced the frontiers of computational drug discovery.
Her achievements demonstrate:

• Sustained research excellence with global impact

• High research productivity (123 papers, 1460 citations)

• Substantial external funding and multiple patents

• Recognition through national and international awards

• Active mentorship and leadership in scientific development

Given her pioneering research in computational drug design, extensive publications, successful grant record, and numerous accolades, Prof. Vijjulatha Manga is highly deserving of the “Best Researcher of the Year in Scientific Laurels” award.