RESUME OF DR BVSK RAO

1. Name: Dr B. V. S. K. Rao 2. Date of Birth: 01-10-1959 3. ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Principal Technical Officer Centre for Lipid Research CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad - 500 007 Tel: 040-27191848; Fax: 040-2719330; Mobile: 7382297530 E.Mail: raobvsk@gmail.com 4. QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D.: Organic Chemistry - “Reactions of Fatty Acids and their Derivatives”; Osmania University, Hyderabad (1993) M. Sc.: Organic Chemistry; Osmania University, Hyderabad (1987)

5. MAJOR RESEARCH AREAS

Working in Centre for Lipid Research of Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India since 1980. Actively involved in designing and execution of different R&D projects sponsored by various agencies. Well versed with isolation, synthesis and characterization of lipids. Conversant in conventional and modern chromatographic, spectral and analytical methods involved in Lipid Science area. Developed modern synthetic methodologies for the preparation of various lipids and their derivatives. Expertise in up-scaling the laboratory scale processes to pilot scale and have capability in fine-tuning the existing technologies.

Screening of unknown and lesser known oilseed

Development of alternative methodologies for the preparation of biodiesel from a variety feed stocks using both conventional, non-conventional and bio-catalysts

Development of novel methodologies for the refining of vegetable oils

Preparation of novel surfactants from castor oil, plant proteins and fatty acid derivatives

Development of methodologies for the preparation of lubricant base stocks from vegetable oils particularly from castor oil

New and novel synthetic routes for 1-O-alkyl and 1-S-alky glycerols, 1-Triacontanol, E-3-Alkenoic acids, 1, 4-Alkane diols

Modification of phospholipids using chemical and enzymatic routes

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Value added products from the by-products of vegetable oils and oilseeds processing industries

Isolation and characterization of bioactive lipid molecules from a variety of plants

Modification of lipids for specialty applications

Development of newer analytical methods 6. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT 6.1. Enzymatic Degumming of Rice Bran Oil

Rice bran oil has a balanced fatty acid profile close to the ideal one recommended by health organizations like World Health Organization. The presence of a host of minor constituents with proven nutritional benefits such as gamma oryzanol, tocotrienols, tocopherols, phytosterols, steryl esters and squalene, along with its excellent oxidative stability account for tremendous importance of rice bran oil as an edible oil. The majority of the nutritional components present in rice bran oil are being destroyed or removed during chemical refining in addition to higher losses oil. It is well established that physical refining is desirable for oils containing high amount of free fatty acids like rice bran oil, as the oil loss is much less compared to chemical refining. Physical refining retains most of the oryzanol and tocols in the refined oil whereas these components go along with the soap stock during alkali refining. However, the important prerequisite for successful physical refining is to keep the phosphorus content in the oil <5 ppm. Several degumming methods were tried by the rice bran oil refineries with phosphoric acid or an organic acid (such as citric) for removing non-hydratable phospholipids and all the methods failed to reduce the phosphorus content to <5 ppm. Enzymatic degumming process developed by our group employing phospholipase A1 solved most of the above problems as it catalyzes the conversion of both hydratable and non-hydratable phospholipids into water-soluble lyso phospholipids, which are then removed by centrifugation, yielding degummed oil low in phosphorus. This is green process with negligible effluents and the producer gets 1-1.5% more oil than the conventional refining process. The invention entitled “Process for the pre-treatment of vegetable oils for physical refining” was filed/granted in the following countries.

S.No. Country Application No. Date of filing/granted

1 India 228300 2006

2 USA 7494676 2009

3 PCT PCT/INO3/00203 2003

4 China CN100347278 C 2007

5 Indonesia WO0200402321 2004

6 Vietnam 1-0008605-000 2010

7 Japan 2004-510360 2004

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The technology was transferred at 50 tpd scale to 19 industries and eight Project Engineering Companies.

Enzymatic Degumming Process of IICT at Different Industries and Project Engineering Companies

S.No. Name of Industry Date of Transfer

1 1. M/s. Paras Vanaspati Pvt. Ltd., Raipur, Chattisgarh

July 2002

2 2. M/s. Anil Modi Industries, Pilibhit, UP August 2002

3 3. M/s. Abhay Solvents Private Limited, Koppal, Karnataka

July 2003

4 4. M/s. Bhatinda Chemicals Ltd., Bhatinda, Punjab March 2003

5 5. M/s. Saraiwala Agro Refineries Ltd., Hyderabad, AP

August 2003

6 6. M/s.Kamal Solvent Extractions Pvt. Ltd., Rajnandgaon, CG

September 2003

7 7. M/s. Ramcharan Oil Industries Ltd., Hyderabad, AP

September 2003

8 8. M/s. A.P. Organics Pvt. Ltd., Dhuri, Punjab January 2004

9 9. M/s. Jayasree Solvex (I) Pvt. Ltd., Durg, Chhattisgarh

February 2004

10 10. M/s. Murugarajendra Oil Industry, Chitradurga, Karnataka

April 2004

11 11. M/s. Dutta Agro Mills Pvt. Ltd., Bardhaman, West Bengal

April 2004

12 12. M/s. Ganpati Solvex Pvt. Ltd., Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh

July 2004

13 13. M/s. Paceman Sales Promotion, Kolkata, West Bengal

December 2004

14 14. M/s. Sarda Agro Oil Ltd., Hyderabad, AP April 2005

15 15. M/s. SSD Oil Mills Company Ltd., Chennai, Tamil Nadu

May 2005

16 16. M/s. Lohia Vanaspati Ltd., Hyderabad, AP December 2005

17 17. M/s. Bagaria Agro Products, Aurangabad, Maharashtra

February 2006

18 18. M/s. Korechem Oils Pvt. Ltd., Faridabad March, 2010

Name of the Project Engineering Company

19 1. M/s. Muez-Hest Process Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai

August 2003

20 M/s. Chemical Construction International (P) Ltd., Delhi

September 2003

21 M/s. Mecpro Heavy Engineering Limited, New Delhi

March 2003

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22 M/s. Alfa Laval (India) Limited, Pune April 2004

23 M/s. Mectech Process Engineers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

2004

24 M/s. Glamptech Agro Process Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai 2004

25 M/s. Lipid System Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Pune 2004

26 M/s. PEG Consultants and Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai

2004

6.2. Preparation of Specialty Oleochemicals

a. Process for the preparation of biodiesel: A laboratory scale process was developed for the production of biodiesel using variable feed stocks. Based on the data a 10 kg/hr continuous biodiesel processing plant was commissioned at IICT which can handle multi feed stocks. Developed enzymatic methods for the preparation of biodiesel using novel acyl donors such as ethyl acetate and iso propanol. Actively participated in the screening of over 250 species of algal biomass for the presence of lipids and their suitability as raw material for the production of biodiesel. b. Eco-friendly lubricants from vegetable oils: Due to environmental concerns and depression of fossil fuels, vegetable oil based lubricants are slowly replacing mineral oil based lubricants. Castor oil and its derivatives are being exploited for the preparation of a number of polyol esters which are showing promising results as lubricants. Novel lubricant base stocks were prepared from castor oil and its derivatives. c. Synthesis of alkyl ricinoleates and 12-hydroxy stearates: A simple enzymatic method was developed for the preparation of cosmetic base materials like alkyl ricinoleates and12-hydroxy stearates without formation of estolides. These compounds were sulphated and found to exhibit good surfactant properties. d. Development of protein based surfactants: De-oiled cakes (karanja, jatropha, castor, neem etc.) are good sources of proteins. Methodologies were developed for the isolation of crude protein. The crude protein and its hydrolyzed products found to be cheaper raw materials for making N-acyl condensates and diethanolamides which exhibited very good surfactant properties. e. Preparation of vegetable oil based defomer: A process was developed for the preparation of vegetable oil based defomer on 1.0 Kg scale. The product, an ester of polyethyleneglycol and medium and long chain fatty acids was designed based on the specification given by the client.

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6.3. Value Added Products from By-Products of Vegetable Oil Processing Industry Vegetable oil processing generates large quantities of by-products like gums, soap-stock, spent bleaching earth, crude wax and deodorizer distillates and presently these by-products are disposed at a cheaper price. These by-products are rich sources for various value added products like lecithin, glycolipids, oryzanol, fatty acids, and their esters, tocopherols, tocotrienols, sterols, waxes, long chain fatty acids, fatty alcohols squalene, steryl esters etc. a. Up-gradation of crude rice bran wax: Rice bran wax is a by-product obtained during dewaxing of the oil and presently it is being sold at low price. Hence a simple and efficient process was developed for the up-gradation and bleaching of crude rice bran wax. The upgraded rice bran wax can be substituted or blended with the imported waxes like carnauba. b. 1-Triacontanol: The major components of the crude wax are wax esters formed by the esterification of long-chain fatty acids with long-chain alcohols. 1-Triacontanol, a C30 linear chain alcohol, a major component of the fatty alcohols has plant growth promoting activity. An efficient method was developed for the preparation of 1-Triacontanol from defatted rice bran wax c. Preparation of food grade and modified lecithin’s from soybean oil gums: Soybean oil gum is a co-product of obtained during degumming of crude soybean oil. Major portion of the gums produced in India are not being utilized. These gums if purified and modified, they can be utilized in food, pharmaceutical and industrial applications. Methodologies were developed for the production of variety of grades of lecithin’s and enzymatic routes were developed for the preparation of palmtic and stearic acid rich phosphotidylcholine (PC) and 1-ricinoleys-2-acyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine from soya and egg PC. Chemo-enzymatic methodologies were also developed for the preparation of lyso lecithin and epoxy lecithin. d. Enrichment of tocopherols and sterols from deodorizer distillates of sunflower and soybean oils: Deodorizer distillates, good source of tocopherols (1-5%) and sterols (4-9%) are obtained during deodorization of vegetable oil refining process. A simple method was developed for the enrichment of these components. The purity of enriched tocopherols and sterols was 70% and 90% respectively. e. Process for the isolation of Oryzanol from rice bran oil soap-stock: Rice bran oil is the only source for Oryzanol and it is present to an extent of 1-2% in crude rice bran oil. During alkali refining majority of oryzanol is lost in the form of soap stock. Recovery of this valuable material from soap-stock is a real challenge as it contains a variety of impurities which interfere during its purification process. A novel process was developed by converting the pasty soap-stock into dry soap noodles followed by isolation of unsaponifiables and

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subsequent crystallizations to yield oryzanol of ~85% purity with 65% isolated yield.

6.4. Castor Oil Derivatives India is on of the largest producer of castor oil in the world. Unfortunately majority of the oil is being exported and the value addition is done out side India. Castor oil is an unique oil in nature containing ricinoleic acid (hydroxyl fatty acid) up to an extent of 85-90%. Keeping this in view IICT had developed technologies for different products with this valuable raw material. a. 10-Undecenoic acid and heptaldehyde : Castor oil methyl esters when subjected to pyrolysis yields 10-undecenoic acid and heptaldehyde as major products. 10-Undecenoic acid is a precursor in the manufacture of nylon-11 and also used in the manufacturing of lubricants, perfumery chemicals, etc. The co-product, heptaldehyde is used as a raw material for perfumery chemicals, lubricants, cosmetics and also as an industrial solvent for plastics and resins. A laboratory to commercial scale technology was developed and successfully transferred to different clients in India. b. Sebacic acid: Alkaline fusion of ricinoleic acid soap with excess alkali at higher temperatures yields sebacic acid and 2-octanol as products. Sebacic acid is used as starting material in the manufacturing of a variety of industrial chemicals which find applications in a variety of areas. Diesters of sebacic acid are high value products used in aircraft and other high-pressure lubricant applications. A laboratory scale (100 gr/batch) was developed for the preparation of sebacic acid from castor oil in good yield and purity.

6.5. Alternate Methods for the Refining of Vegetable Oils Vegetable oil refining is a well known art for most of the refined oil producers. However traditional technologies suffer from refining losses, effluents handling and quality of finished product. Attempts were made to overcome these problems by adopting alternative refining routes a. Silicate refining: Attempts were made to neutralize the free fatty acids (FFA) present in crude oils (Groundnut, Sunflower, Soybean) using sodium silicate in micelle. This method was successful when the FFA content is low. This method could reduce refining losses and reduced the effluent load.

6.6. Screening of Unknown and Lesser Known Oil Seeds

I am actively involving in the execution of CSIR's 12th FYP networking project entitled, "Development Sustainable Processes For Edible Oils With Health Benefits From Traditional And New Resources (PEOPLE HOPE)" from 2012 onwards in which CSIR-NIIST, CSIR-NEIST, CSIR-IIP, CSIR-CFTRI, CSIR-NCL are the participating labs and CSIR-IICT is the nodal laboratory. I am the project leader of Work Package 1 of this project entitled "Screening of unexploited tree-

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borne oilseeds of forest origin for edible and non-edible applications" which aims at exploiting the forest and rural areas for lesser known and newer tree-borne oilseed sources in collaboration with different agencies and identification of few potential oilseeds for edible and non-edible applications. Links were established with three forest departments and collected about 70 species of seeds. M/s IMRB, which was appointed to collect information from number of forest officials, Agricultural university professors, State Tribal Development Corporations, Govt. Agriculture Departments, NGOs, associations and medical practitioners collected information related to lesser known/unknown oilseeds and submitted the Draft Final Report. IICT, NEIST and IIP collected about 70 oilseeds. Out of this, about 30 less known/unknown seeds were analyzed for oil and fatty acid composition. CSIR-IICT is critically evaluating the report and the potential personnel will be contacted for the collection of oil bearing seeds. Oil content of the seeds varied from 1 to 52% with usual fatty acid compositions (C10 to C22). Work is in progress more critically on these unknown and lesser known seeds. I am also actively involved in the Work Package 4 of this project entitled, "National survey to assess the modernization needs of vegetable oil and vanaspati industry and preparation of a modernization package for the enhancement of efficiency of the industry". In addition to the above project, I have guided Mr. Adewale Adewuyi, a research scholar, Industrial Unit, Department of Chemistry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria who has joined in our group under student exchange programme of Third World Academy of Sciences. As a part of this project, twenty seed oils of Nigerian origin were evaluated for their physico-chemical properties and possible applications. Fifteen out of the seed oils belong to the Leguminaceae family; two are of the Moraceae family while the remaining three belong to the Euphorbiacea, Curcurbitaceae and Sapindaceae family. The oil content and their lipid classes and chemical properties of all these species were studied using standard methods. Studies on the fatty acid composition indicated that Linoleic acid (C18:2) is the dominant fatty acid in all the studied oils except in Lonchocarpus sericeus (C18:1), Lonchocarpus cyanescens (C18:3), Blighia unijugata bak (C18:1), Trilepisium madagascariense (C16:0) and Prosopis africana (C18:1). The lipid profile as well as the distribution of fatty acids in the lipid classes of these seed oils varied from species to species. The molecular speciation revealed molecular species with Equivalent Carbon chain Number (ECN) C36, C38, C44, C48 and C50 to be significantly present in different amount in the studied oils while phosphatidyl ethanolamine was the major phospholipid species in the oils. Seven oils from high oil bearing seeds were selected from the twenty seed oils based on the chemical properties that they exhibited and were used in the production of biodiesel, bio-surfactant and bio-lubricant additives.

Variations in fatty acid composition with respect to geographical locations were also studied in case of Jack-bean [Canavalia ensiformis (L.) DC.] and Sword-bean [Canavalia gladiata Jacq.) DC.] Germplasm and linseed (Linum usitatissimum) germplasm collected from south India and peninsular India.

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6.7. Value Addition of Karanja Oil and Cake Isolation, Characterization and Evaluation of Bio-active Constituents from Karanja oil and Cake: Every ton of biodiesel produces two tons of karanja cake and value addition to expelled cake economically strengthens the biodiesel industry. Karanja cake contains several bioactive constituents and the major among them is the karanjin. Karanjin is known to exhibit insecticidal, pesticidal, nematicidal and pixidal activities. A simple solvent partitioning approach was developed for the isolation of bioactive constituents-rich fractions followed by isolation of karanjin in high purity (~98%) from expelled and de-oiled cakes. This project opened the scope for commercial exploitation of Karanja cake. Utilization of Karanja Cake as organic manure: Karanja cake after expelling the oilseeds for the extraction of oil is rich in nitrogen, phosphorous and potash and has potential as useful organic manure for different crops. In the initial studies carried out by CSIR-IICT, different types of karanja cakes (expelled cake, de-oiled cake and de-protenated cake) were used as organic manure for cultivation of different crops including tomato; expelled and de-oiled karanja cake samples showed better growth and resistance towards pests as compared to control. Based on this data DST has sanctioned another project to CSIR-IICT for Safety Evaluation of Vegetables Cultivated using Karanja Seed Cake and the project is being executed in collaboration with National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad and Dr YSR Horticultural University, Hyderabad. Utilization of Karanja Cake for Value Addition: Karanja cake is rich in protein, but the cake is unpalatable and toxic due to the presence of several toxic principles. Hence, CSIR-IICT has carried out significant amount work for the preparation of two types of surfactants, namely diethanolamides and N-acyl amino acids/peptides, by reacting with diethanolamine and fatty acids respectively with protein of de-oiled karanja cake. Based on the properties, it was concluded that these surfactants may be used in formulating industrial cleaning products where low foam is required. As protein based surfactants are highly biodegradable, these can replace petroleum based products in making eco-friendly products. These studies may have huge impact on economy of biodiesel industry, if the protein-based surfactants are commercialized. In continuation of these studies, DST has sanctioned another project for the development of few commercial products based on the above studies and IICT has just initiated work in collaboration with ITC R&D Centre Bangalore. IICT has established a biomethation plant at its premises for the conversion of oilseed cake into methane with DST funding. IICT has also initiated another project with DST funding for the conversion of karanja oilseed cake into syngas and the project is just initiated. 6.8. Eripre Pupae Oil

The objective of this project was value addition to spent eri silkworm pupae, major portion of which otherwise are either thrown as sericulture waste or used as fertilizer and as a constituent of chick and fish feed. The studies were carried out on the desilked eri silkworm pupae/prepupae (Samia cynthia ricini) grown on

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two different host plants, castor (Ricinus communis Linn.) and tapioca (Manihot utilissima Phol.). The oil was found to contain about 50% of alpha linolenic acid, which can be project as nutraceutical like flax seed oil and a process was developed for the extraction of oil from pupae and refining of eri pupal oil. Dr. Rao has developed a process for the drying and extraction of the oil at pilot scale with the financial support of Central Silk Board and Sericulture Departement of AP State Government. 6.9. Emu Oil Processing Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) is a large ratite bird native to Australia. Emu meat and its products are receiving more attention in agricultural sector in India and are being considered as a good alternative along with poultry industry. The main therapeutic agent in Emu is its oil which has been reported to possess anti-inflammatory properties. Several studies report that Emu oil has potential cosmetic applications as well. Extensive studies were carried out for the development of a process for the isolation and refining of Emu oil. 6.10. Establishment of Centre of Excellence for Lipid Research Under the leadership of Dr. R B N Prasad, Head, Lipid Science & Technology Division of CSIR-IICT, I have contributed significantly for the establishment of “The Centre of Excellence for Lipid Research” in May 2007 with a financial grant of Rs 17 crores. During the execution of the project, a dedicated national testing facility was established for Vegetable Oils, Biodiesel and Lubricants and Pilot Plant for Vegetable Oil Processing. All the equipments are being used for strengthening the ongoing activities of Lipids group and about 200 industries and academic/R&D institutes used these facilities during 2007-13. A dedicated building was constructed for Centre for Lipid Research. During the execution of the project, I involved in several activities related to enzymatic modifications of lipids, lipid-based antioxidants, specialty oleochemicals, biolubricants and additives, screening of new and less known oilseeds, and novel methods for vegetable oil processing were executed. 6.11. Visiting Professor at University of Sacktchewan, Canada Worked as Visiting Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Sacktchewan, Saskatoon, Canada during 2010-2011. Canada is the largest producer of Canola and it produces huge quantities of canola meal which is being exported without any value addition. During this stay, I utilized the underutilized canola meal as raw material for its value addition. De-oiled canola meal was subjected to slow pyrolysis at a defined temperature for the production of bio-char, liquid and syngas. The biochar produced was converted into carbon acid catalyst by treating with mineral acid. This catalyst was found to be good for the production of biodiesel from fatty acids. The biochar was also activated using different techniques and examined its suitability in ammonia adsorption, carbon dioxide adsorption and mercury adsorption studies. In another study, different metals were incorporated into the activated biochar and the catalyst was effectively used for the production of liquid fuels (lower alcohols and

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hydrocarbons) from syngas. The liquid obtained during pyrolysis was also characterized using different chemical and spectral techniques and found to exhibit liquid fuel properties.

7. SPONSORED PROJECTS HANDLED AS PROJECT LEADER/TEAM MEMBER

Project Title Sponsoring Agency

PEOPLE HOPE CSIR

Preparation of Industrially-important Oleochemicals from Sal Fat

TRIFED, New Delhi

Consultancy in the area of rice bran refining process

M/s Marico Industries Ltd., Mumbai

Composition of Emu fat and process development for the separation of oil from fat

M/s Vileena Emu Processing Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad

Collection, Characterization and Screening of Potential Microalgae from West Bengal and Orissa Coast and Pilot Scale Demonstration of Algal Oil Production

Department of Biotechnology Ministry of Science and Technology, New Delhi

Studies on Physico-Chemical Properties of Jatropha Seeds and Process Development for the Preparation of Biodiesel

Ministry of Rain Shadow Development Area, AP State Government, Hyderabad

Development of Technologies for Value-added Products from Karanja Cake and Glycerol

Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi

Alternate technologies for the refining of vegetable oils

National Oilseed and Vegetable Oil Development Board, Govt. of India, New Delhi

Refining of rice bran oil and up-gradation of technologies for the by-products

Technology Mission on Oilseeds, Pulses and Maize, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India, New Delhi

Enzymatic degumming of rice bran oil TMOP & M, Ministry of Agriculture, New Delhi

Studies on Isolation and Refining of Eri Pupal Oil

Sericulture Department, A.P. Silk Board, Hyderabad

Preparation of novel phospholipids from soy lecithin using enzyme assisted reactions

Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi

Preparation of reduced calorie fats Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi

Characterization and evaluation of Lyso-lecithin TMOP & M, Ministry of Agriculture, New Delhi

Preparation of Reduced Calorie fats and Their Nutritional, Toxicological and Sensory Evaluation

Department of Biotechnology Ministry of Science and Technology, New Delhi

Vegetable Oil based lubricants CSIR Networking Project (IIICT & IIP)

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10-Undecenoic acid and heptaldehyde from castor oil

M/s Gujarat Oleochemicals

Thermal stabilization of rice bran TMOP & M, Ministry of Agriculture, New Delhi

Reactions of fatty acids and their derivatives Ph D project work

8. LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

1. Synthesis and biological evaluation of novel undecenoic acid-amino acids-based

hybrid molecules, S. Chinna Gopal, V. Vijayendar, B.V.S.K. Rao, R.B.N. Prasad, Y. Poornachandra, C. Ganesh Kumar, Ram Chandra Reddy Jala, International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 1 (2016) p. 23-28.

2. Swietenia mahagoni seed oil: A new source for biodiesel production M. Ram Mohan, Ram Chandra Reddy Jala, Shiva Shanker Kaki, R.B.N. Prasad, B.V.S.K. Rao, Industrial Crops and Products 90 (2016) 28–31.

3. Isolation and physico-chemical characterization of Butea parviflora seed oil, S.S. Kaki, T. Jabeen, J.R.C. Reddy, M. Ram Mohan, E. Anjaneyulu, R.B.N. Prasad and B.V.S.K. Rao GRASAS Y ACEITES 67 (2016) 151.

4. Preparation and surface active properties of coconut and sunflower protein-based diethanolamides,Sreenu M., P. P. Chakrabarti, B.V.S.K. Rao , R B N Prasad, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery (2016) ISSN: 2190-6815 (Print) 2190-6823 (Online).

5. Isolation and Physico-chemical Characterization of Seed Oil from Radermachera Xylocarpa, B. Anjaneyulu, Shiva Shanker Kaki, S. Kanjilal, JRC Reddy, RBN Prasad, V. Siddaiah and BVSK Rao, International Journal of Science and Nature, 7: 76-80 (2016).

6. Physico-Chemical Characterization and Oxidative Stability Studies of Eri Silkworm Oils, Thumu Ravinder, Shiva Shanker Kaki, Konda Reddy Kunduru, Sanjit Kanjilal, B. V. S. K. Rao, Sarat Kumar Swain and R. B. N Prasad, International Journal of Modern Chemistry and Applied Science, 3 (2016), p. 293-300.

7. One-pot synthesis and physicochemical properties of high functionality soy polyols and their polyurethane-Urea coatings, Shaik Allauddin, Varaprasad Somisetti, Thumu Ravinder, BVSK Rao, Ramanuj Narayan, KVSN Raju, Industrial Crops and Products, 85 (2016) p. 361-371.

8. Application of low calorie hypocholesterolemic structured lipid as potential bakery fat, Kanjilal, S., Shanker, K. S., Rao, B. V. S. K., Indrani, D., Reddy, S. R. Y., Prasad, R. B. N., Lokesh, B. R, International Food Research Journal, 23, (2016) p. 854-859.

9. Production, characterization, and evaluation of activated carbons from de-oiled

canola meal for environmental applications, N. Rambabu, B.V.S.K. Rao, V.R. Surisetty, U. Das, A.K. Dalai, Industrial Crops and Products, 65 (2015) P. 572-581.

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10. Development of Functional Polyurethane–ZnO Hybrid Nanocomposite Coatings from Thevetia peruviana Seed Oil, T. O. Siyanbola, K. Sasidhar, B. V. S. K. Rao, Ramanuj Narayan, O. Olaofe, E. T. Akintayo, K. V. S. N. Raju, Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, 92 (2015) p. 267-275.

11. Esterification of glycerol over a solid acid biochar catalyst derived from waste

biomass, J. Mahammad Rafi, A. Rajashekar, M. Srinivas, B. V. S. K. Rao, R. B. N.

Prasad and N. Lingaiah, RSC Adv.,5 (2015) p. 44550-44556.

12. Refining of castor and tapioca leaf fed eri silkworm oils, Thumu Ravinder, Shiva

Shanker Kaki, Sanjit Kanjilal, Bhamidipati Venkata Surya Koppeswara Rao, Sarat Kumar Swain, Rachapudi Badari Narayana Prasad, International Journal of Chemical Science and Technology, 5 (2015) p. 32-37.

13. Development of Poly (Ester Amide-Urethanes) from De-saturated Thevetia

peruviana Seed Oil-FAMEs, Siyanbola, T. O. and Kantheti, S. and Narayan, R. and Anjaneyulu, B. and Rao, B. V. S. K. and Olaofe, O. and Akintayo, E. T. and Raju, KVSN, International Research Journal of Pure & Applied Chemistry, 8 (2015) p. 58-72.

14. Synthesis and Anti-microbial Activity of Novel Phosphatidylethanolamine-N-amino Acid Derivatives, T. Vijeeta, M. Balakrishna, MSL Karuna, B V S K Rao, R B N Prasad, K P Kumar, USN Murthy, Journal of Oleo Science 64 (2015) p. 705-712.

15. Comparative Antimicrobial Activity of Pongamia pinnata Leaf Epicuticular and Intracuticular Lipid Extracts, Pavani S., Rao B.V.S.K., Murthy M. Srinivas, Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 7 (2015) p. 25-28.

16. Physico-chemical Characterization of Caesalpinia sappan Seed and its Oil, Shiva Shanker Kaki, JRC Reddy, Yarra Mohini, Tarannum Jabeen, BVSK Rao, BV Prasada Reddy, RBN Prasad, Journal of Lipid Science and Technology, 47 (2015) p. 10-13.

17. Effect of Natural and Synthetic Antioxidants on Oxidation of Eri Silkworm Oil, Thumu Ravinder, Shiva Shanker Kaki, I.N.S.S.Prabhakar, B.V.S.K. Rao, Sarat Kumar Swain, R.B.N.Prasad, Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 5 (2015) p. 3666-3675.

18. Synthesis, surface and biological properties of sodium N-acyl isoleucines, Madhumanchi Sreenu, Bhamidipati V. S. K. Rao, Rachapudi Badari Narayana Prasad, Pombala Sujitha and Ganesh Kumar Chityala, European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology, 116 (2014) p. 193–206.

19. Enzymatic odification of phosphatidylcholine with n-3 PUFA from silkworm oil fatty

acids, Shiva Shanker Kaki, T. Ravinder, B. Ashwini, B. V.S.K. Rao, R. B.N. Prasad, Grasas y Aceites, 65, (2014).

20. Diversity in bottle guard (Lagenaria siceraria – (Molina) Standl.) Germplasm from

peninsular India, Sunil N, Thirupathi Reddy M, Hameedunnisa B, Vinod, Someswara Rao P, Sivaraj N, Kamala V, Prasad R B N, Rao B V S K, Chakrabarty S K, Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 5, (2014) p.236-243.

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21. Oil Content and Fatty Acid Composition of Four New Minor Tree Borne Oilseeds, Yarra Mohini, Shiva Shanker Kaki, Tarannum Jabeen, J R C Reddy, B V S K Rao, B V Prasada Reddy and R B N Prasad, Journal of Lipid Science and Technology, 46 (2014) p. 51-53.

22. Development of a low temperature adsorbent from karanja seed cake for CO2

capture, K. Upendar, T. V. Sagar, G. Raveendra, N. Lingaiah, B. V. S. K. Rao, R. B. N. Prasad and P. S. Sai Prasad, RSC Adv., 4 (2014) p. 7142-7147.

23. Chemo-enzymatic Synthesis of rac 1-O-Alkyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine and its Analogues, T. Vijeeta, M. Balakrishna, M.S.L. Karuna, B.V.S.K. Rao and R.B.N. Prasad, Journal of Oleo Science, 63(9), (2014) p.933-938.

24. Synthesis of novel lipoamino acid conjugates of sapienic acid and evaluation of their cytotoxicity activities’, SC Gopal, K Shiva Shanker, BVSK Rao, RBN Prasad, CG Kumar, Y Poornachandra, J Oleo Science, 63, (2014) p.717-722.

25. Sal Fatty Acid-based Biolubricant Base-stocks: A Potential Source for High Temperature Applications, Kotte Kamalakar, Yarra Mohini, M S L Karuna, B V S K Rao and R B N Prasad, Jl. of Lipid Sci. & Tech., 45, (2013) p.79-85.

26. Development of a Low Temperature Adsorbent from Karanja Seed Cake for CO2

Capture, Sai Prasad Potharaju, K Upendar, TV Sagar, G Raveendra, N. Lingaiah, B V S K Rao and Prasad R B N, RSC Advances, 4, (2013) p.7142-

7147.

27. Synthesis, surface and biological properties of sodium N-acyl isoleucines, M. Sreenu, B.V.S.K. Rao, R.B.N. Prasad, P. Sujitha and C. Ganesh Kumar, European J. Lipid Sci. Tech., 116, 193-206 (2014).

28. Hypocholesterolemic effects of low calorie structured lipids on rats and rabbits fed on normal and atherogenic diet, Sanjit Kanjilal, K. Shiva Shanker, B.V.S.K. Rao, D. Sugasini, Y. Poornachandra Rao, R.B.N. Prasad and B.R. Lokesh, Food Chemistry, 136, 259–265 (2013).

29. Chemo‐enzymatic synthesis of sapienic acid esters of functional phenolics and evaluation of their antioxidant and cytotoxicity activities, Shiva Shanker Kaki, S. Chinna Gopal, Bhamidipati V. S. K. Rao, Y. Poornachandra, C. Ganesh Kumar and R.B. N. Prasad, Eur. J. Lipid Sci. Technol., 115, 1123-1129 (2013).

30. Isolation and Characterization of Oil from Fatty Tissues of Emu Birds Farmed in India, K. Shiva Shanker, T. Ravinder, B.V.S.K. Rao, P.P. Chakrabarti and R.B.N Prasad, J. Lipid Sci. & Technol., 45, 13-19 (2013).

31. Preparation of Karanja Protein-based Diethanolamides by Steam Explosion Method and Evaluation of their Surfactant Properties, M Sreenu, P P Chakrabarti, B V S K Rao and R B N Prasad, J. Lipid Sci. & Technol., 45(2), 50-54 (2013).

32. A simple and facile method for the synthesis of 1‐octacosanol, K. Vijaya Lakshmi, K. Shiva Shanker, B.V.S.K. Rao, R.B. N. Prasad and B.L.A. Prabhavathi Devi, Eur. J. Lipid Sci. Technol., 115, 921–927 (2013).

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33. Chemo-enzymatic Synthesis and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Alkyloxy Propanol Amine-based Cationic Ether Lipids, J. R. C. Reddy, B.V. S. K. Rao, M. S. L. Karuna, K. P. Kumar, U. S. N. Murthy and R.B.N. Prasad, Journal of the American Oil Chemists’ Society, 90, 437-448 (2013).

34. Preparation and Evaluation of Surfactant Properties of Sodium N-acyl Karanja Protein Hydrolysates, M. Sreenu, P.P. Chakrabarti, B.V.S.K. Rao and R.B.N. Prasad, Jl. of Lipid Sci. and Tech., 45(4), 164-168 (2013).

35. Anti-microbial and anti-corrosive poly (ester amide urethane) siloxane modified ZnO hybrid coatings from Thevetia peruviana seed oil, T.O. Siyanbola, K. Sasidhar, B. Anjaneyulu, K.P. Kumar, B.V.S.K. Rao, Ramanuj Narayan, O. Olaofe, E.T. Akintayo and K.V.S.N. Raju, J. Master Sci. 48, 8215-8227 (2013).

36. Slow pyrolysis of deoiled canola meal: Product yields and characterization, Ramin Azargohar, Sonil Nanda, B.V.S.K. Rao and Ajay Dalai, Energy & Fuels, 27(9), 5268-5279 (2013).

37. Synthesis of azidohydrin from Hura crepitans seed oil: A renewable resource for oleochemical industry and sustainable development, Adewale Adewuyi, Andrea Göpfert, Thomas Wolff, BVSK Rao and RBN Prasad, ISRN Organic Chemistry, 2012, Article ID 873046, 1-7 (2012).

38. Microalgae of Odisha Coast as a Potential Source for Biodiesel Production, J. Jayashree, Manoranjan Nayak, H.S. Panda, N. Pradhan, Ch. Sarika, P.K. Panda, B.V.S.K Rao, R.B.N. Prasad, L.B. Sukla, World Environment, 2, 12-17 (2012).

39. Synthesis of Alkanolamide: A Nonionic Surfactant from the Oil of Gliricidia sepium, Adewale Adewuyi, Rotimi A. Oderinde, B.V.S.K. Rao and R.B.N. Prasad, J. Surfact. Deterg., 15:89-96 (2012).

40. Synthesis of polyol from the seed oil of Lonchocarpus cyanescens as potential lubricant, Adewale Adewuyi, Rotimi A. Oderinde, B.V.S.K. Rao and R.B.N. Prasad, Lubrication Science, 24: 228-237 (2012).

41. A Method for Isolation of Karanjin from the Expelled Cake of Pongamia glabra, Radha S. Susarla, MM Murthy, BVSK Rao, PP Chakrabarti, RBN Prasad and Sanjit Kanjilal, Eur. J. Lipid Sci. Technol, 114: 1097-1101 (2012).

42. Preparation and Evaluation of Biodiesel from Sterculia foetida Seed Oil, Ch. Bindhu, J. R. C. Reddy, B. V. S. K. Rao, T. Ravinder, P. P. Chakrabarti, M. S. L. Karuna and R. B. N. Prasad, J Amer Oil Chem Soc., 89: 891-896 (2012).

43. Lipase-Mediated Preparation of Epoxy Lecithin and its Evaluation as Plasticizer in

Polyester Laminates, JRC Reddy, BVSK Rao, MSL Karuna, KVSN Raju, AVR Krishna and RBN Prasad, J. Appl. Polymer Sci., DOI: 10.1002/APP. 37960 (2012).

44. Variability in linseed (Linum usitatissimum) germplasm collections from peninsular India with special reference to seed traits and fatty acid composition, GN Sivaraj, N Sunil, S R Pandravada, V Kamala, B Abraham, Vinod Kumar, B V S K Rao, R B N Prasad, and K S VaraPrasad, Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 82: 44–9, (2012).

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45. Blighia unijugata and Luffa cylindrica Seed Oils: Renewable Sources of Energy for Sustainable Development in Rural Africa, Adewale Adewuyi & Rotimi A Oderinde, B.V.S.K. Rao, R.B.N. Prasad & B. Anjaneyulu, BioEnergy Research, 5, 713-718 (2012).

46. 10-Undecenoic acid-based polyol esters as potential lubricant basestocks, K.V. Padmaja, B.V.S.K. Rao, R.K. Reddy, P.S. Bhaskar, A.K. Singh and R.B.N. Prasad, Industrial Crops and Products, 35, 237-240 (2012).

47. Carbon-based solid acid catalyst from de-oiled canola meal for biodiesel production, B.V.S.K. Rao, K. Chandra Mouli, N. Rambabu, A.K. Dalai and R.B.N. Prasad, Catalysis Communications, 14, 20-26 (2011).

48. Proximate Analysis of the Seeds and Chemical Composition of the Oils of Albizia, Millettia Griffonianus and Tamarindus Indica from Nigeria, Adewale Adewuyi, Rotimi A. Oderinde, BVSK Rao, RBN Prasad and M Nalla, Annals. Food Science and Technology, 12: 123-129 (2011).

49. Screening of Fresh Water Microalgae from Eastern Region of India for Sustainable Biodiesel Production, M. Nayak, J. Jayashree, B. Sukumar, S.S. Rath, C. Sarika, B.V.S.K. Rao, N. Pradhan, T. Manikkannan, S.K. Mishra, P.K. Panda, R.B.N. Prasad, L.B. Sukla and B.K. Mishra, International Journal of Green Energy, 8(6), 669-683 (2011).

50. Removal of Sediments in Crude Coconut Oil Employing Various Unit Operations. K

N Prasanna Rani, B V S K Rao, B Anjaneyulu, T S V R Neeharika and R B N Prasad, J. Lipid Sci. Tech., 43, 118-122 (2011)

51. Rice bran lysolecithin as a source of energy in broiler chicken diet, M V L N Raju, S

V Rama Rao, PP Chakrabarti, BVSK Rao, AK Panda, BLA Prabhavathi Devi, V Sujatha, JTC Reddy, G Shyam Sunder and RBN Prasad, British Poultry Science, 52, 769-774 (2011).

52. Chemical composition and molecular speciation of the triacylglycerol of the oils of

Lonchocarpus sericeus and Lonchocarpus cyanescens, Adewale Adewuyi, Rotimi A. Oderinde a, B.V.S.K. Rao and R.B.N. Prasad, Natural Product Research, 1-3 (2011).

53. Solvent free hydroxylation of the methyl esters of Blighia unijugata seed oil in the

presence of cetyltrimethylammonium permanganate, Adewale Adewuyi, Rotimi A. Oderinde, B.V.S.K. Rao, R.B.N. Prasad , M. Nalla, Chemistry Central Journal 2011, 5, 79-85

54. Fatty Acid Composition in Seeds of Jack-bean [Canavalia ensiformis (L.) DC.] and

Sword-bean [Canavalia gladiata Jacq.) DC.] Germplasm fromSouth India: A DIVA-GIS Analysis, N Sivaraj, N Sunil, S R Pandravada, V Kamala, B V S K Rao, R B N Prasad, E R Nayar, K Joseph John, Z Abraham and K S Varaprasad, Seed Technology, 32, pp46-53 (2010).

55. Chemical Component and Fatty Acid Distribution of Delonix regia and Peltophorum

pterocarpum Seed Oils, Adewale Adewuyi, R A. Oderinde, B.V.S.K. Rao, R.B.N.

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Prasad, and B. Anjaneyulu, Food Science and Technology Research, 16, 565-570 (2010).

56. Oil composition, mineral nutrient and fatty acid distribution in the lipid classes of

underutilized oils of Trilepisium madagascariense and Antiaris Africana from Nigeria, Adewale adewuyi, Rachapudi B.N. Prasad, Bhamidipati Venkata S.K. Rao, Rotimi A. Oderinde, Food Research International, 43, 665-670 (2010).

57. Phospholipids Composition of Jatropha curcus Seed Lipids, Kotte Sagar Rao,

Pradosh Prasad Chakrabarti, B.V.S. K. Rao and R. B. N. Prasad, Journal of the American Oil Chemists’ Society, 86 (2009) 197-200.

58. Variability and divergence in Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre germplasm – a candidate tree for biodiesel, N. Sunil, Vinod Kumar , N. Sivaraj , C. Lavanya, R. B. N. Prasad, B. V. S. K. Rao And K. S. Varaprasad, GCB Bioenergy, 1, 382-391 (2009).

59. Characterization of rice bran lysolecithin and its evaluation as surfactant, J R C

Reddy, B.V.S.K. Rao, P. P. Chakrabarti, M. S. L. Karuna, B. L. A. Prabhavathi Devi and R. B. N. Prasad, J Lipid Sci. Tech. 40 (2008) 10.

60. Chemo-enzymatic synthesis of lipophilic ferulates and their evaluation for antioxidant

and antimicrobial activities. L., K. Shiva Shanker, Sanjit Kanjilal, K. konda Reddy, K.B.. Shiva kumar, B.V.S.K. Rao, M.L. Kantam and R.B.N. Prasad, Eur. J. Lipid Sci. Technol. 110 (2008) 1175.

61. Lipase-catalyzed Preparation of Stearic Acid –rich Phospholipids, J.R.C. Reddy,

B.V.S.K. Rao, M.S.L. Karuna, K. Sagar Rao and R.B.N. Prasad, J Lipid Sci. Tech. 40 (2008) 124-128.

62. Isolation and antimicrobial evaluation of isomeric hydroxyl ketones in leaf cuticular

waxes of annona squamosa, K. Shiva Shanker, Sanjit Kanjilal, B.V.S.K. Rao, K. Hara Kishor, S. Mishra and R.B.N. Prasad, Phytochemical Analysis, 18 (2007) p. 7-12.

63. Studies on Leaf Cuticular Composition of Ocimum sanctum L., K. Shiva Shanker,

Sanjit Kanjilal, K. konda Reddy, K.L.N. Siva Kumar, B.V.S.K. Rao, U.S.N. Murthy and R.B.N. Prasad, J Lipid Sci. Tech. 39 (2007) p.176.

64. Lipase mediated Conversion of Vegetable Oils into Biodiesel using Ethyl Acetate as

Acyl Acceptor, Mukesh Kumar Modi, J.R.C. Reddy, B.V.S.K. Rao and R.B.N. Prasad, Bio Resource Technologies, 98 (2007) p.1260-1264.

65. Lipase-mediated Transformation of Vegetable Oils into Biodiesel using Propane-2-ol

as Acyl Acceptor, Mukesh Kumar Modi, J.R.C. Reddy, B.V.S.K. Rao and R.B.N. Prasad, Biotechnology Letters, 28 (2006) p. 637-640.

66. Synthesis and Surface Active Properties of Disodium Salts of Long-Chain 1,4-

Alkanedisulfates, B.V.S.K. Rao and R. Subbarao, Journal of Lipid Science and Technology, 38 (2006) p. 185-191.

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67. Lipase – mediated synthesis of alkyl ricinoleates and alkyl 12-hydroxy ricinoleates and evaluation of surfactant properties as their sulfated sodium salts, M.S.L. Karuna, J.R.C. Reddy, B.V.S.K. Rao and R.B.N. Prasad, Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, 8 (2005) P.271-276.

68. Lipase catalyzed preparation of palmitic and stearic acid-rich phosphatidylcholine,

J,R.C. Reddy, T. Vijeeta, M.S.L. Karuna, B.V.S.K. Rao and R.B.N. Prasad, Journal of the American Oil Chemists’ Society, 82 (2005) p. 727-730.

69. Phospholipase-mediated preparation of 1-ricinoleoyl-2-acyl-sn-glycero-3-

phosphocholine from soya and egg phophatidylcholine, T. Vijeeta, J.R.C.Reddy, B.V.S.K.Rao, M.S.L.Karuna and R.B.N.Prasad, Biotechnology Letters 26 (2004), p. 1077-1080.

70. Bleaching and enrichment of phospholipid content in commercial rice bran lecithin, V.

Vandana, M.S.L. Karuna, J.R.C. Reddy, T. Vijeeta, B.V.S.K.Rao, B.L.A. Prabhavathi Devi and R. B. N. Prasad, Journal of Oil Technologists’ Assoc. of India, 35 (2003), p. 139-144.

71. Origin of problems encountered in rice bran oil processing, T,N.B. Kaimal, S. Ramjan

Vali, B.V.S.K. Rao, P.P. Chakrabarti, P. Vijayalakshmi, Vijay Kale, K.N. Prasanna Rani, O. Rajamma, P.S. Bhaskar, T.C. Rao, Eur. J. Lipid Sci. and Technol., 104 (2002) p. 2003.

72. Enzymatic degumming of rice bran oil, S.K. Roy, B.V.S.K. Rao and R.B.N. Prasad,

Journal of the American Oil Chemists’ Society, 79 (2002) p. 845.

73. Synthesis of long-chain (E)-3-alkenoic acids by the Knoevenagel condensation of

aliphatic aldehydes with malonic acid, B.V.S.K.Rao, P. Vijayalakshmi and R. Subbarao, Journal of the American Oil Chemists’ Society, 70 (1993) p. 297.

74. A new route for the synthesis of 1-triacontanol, B.V.S.K.Rao and R. Subbarao,

Organic Preparations and Procedures International, 24 (1992) p. 67.

75. A facile route for the synthesis of long-chain rac-1-S-alkylglycerols, B.V.S.K. Rao

and R. Subbarao, Journal of the American Oil Chemists’ Society, 68 (1991) p. 646.

76. A facile route for the synthesis of rac-1-O-alkylglycerols, B.V.S.K.Rao, A.

Gangadhar, R. Subbarao and G. Lakshminarayana, Organic Preparations and Procedures International, 23 (1991) p.119.

77. Preparation, characterization and surfactant properties of fatty acid diethanolamides,

H. Sumati Vedanayagam, B.V.S.K. Rao, S. Venkob Rao and G. Lakshminarayana, Journal of Oil Technologists’ Assoc. of India, 16 (1984) p. 1.

9. BOOK CHAPTERS AND PROCEEDINGS 1. Chapter entitled “Lipase-Catalyzed preparation of Biodiesel” in Hand Book of

Plant–Based Bioifuels by CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group) R.B.N. Prasad and B.V.S.K. Rao , Chapter 14 (2009) p.199.

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2. Heterogeneous Catalysts for the Preparation of Biodiesel, B.V.S.K. Rao, In Proceedings of 6th International Biofuels Conference of Winrock International India, March 4-5 (2009) p. 182-189.

3. Importance of Microbial Sources in the Production of Biodiesel, B.V.S.K. Rao, In Proceedings of 5th International Biofuels Conference of Winrock International India, February 7-8 (2008) p. 186-195.

10. PATENTS GRANTED/FILED

1. A Process for the upgradation and bleaching of crude Rice Bran wax, R B N

Prasad, B V S K Rao, B L A Prabhavathi Devi, S K Roy, T N B Kaimal, Japan Patent No. 4125532 (2008).

2. A Process for the upgradation and bleaching of crude Rice Bran wax, R B N Prasad, B V S K Rao, B L A Prabhavathi Devi, S K Roy, T N B Kaimal, Indian Patent No. 228674 (2009).

3. An Improved process for the pretreatment of vegetable oils for physical refining using Phospholipose A1, P P Chakrabarti, B V S K Rao, S K Roy, B L A Prabhavathi Devi, K N Prasanna Rani, V Vandana, C Kalyani, K Gaddan, Vijay Kale, R B N Prasad, Indian Patent No. 228300 (2006).

4. Process for the pretreatment of vegetable oils for physical refining, P P Chakrabarti, B V S K Rao, S K Roy, B L A Prabhavathi Devi, K N Prasanna Rani, V Vandana, C Kalyani, K Gaddan, Vijay Kale, R B N Prasad, US Patent No. 7494676 (2009).

5. An Improved process for the pretreatment of vegetable oils for physical refining, P P Chakrabarti, B V S K Rao, S K Roy, B L A Prabhavathi Devi, K N Prasanna Rani, V Vandana, C Kalyani, K Gaddan, Vijay Kale, R B N Prasad, China Patent No. CN100347278 C [Application No. 03812601, publication date Nov. 7, 2007 (PT-371, NF-275/2002)].

6. Pretreatment process for vegetable oil refined process by physical methods, P P Chakrabarti, B V S K Rao, S K Roy, B L A Prabhavathi Devi, K N Prasanna Rani, V Vandana, C Kalyani, K Gaddam, Vijay Kale, R B N Prasad, Vietnam Patent No. 1-0008605-000 (25/08/2010)

7. Polyol Esters Of Medium Chain Fatty Acids And Process For Preparation Thereof, K V Padmaja, B V S K Rao, P S Bhaskar, R B N Prasad, A K Singh, US Patent No. 8658813 (Feb. 25, 2014).

8. 9, 10, 12-Triacyloxy Octadecanoic Acid Alkyl Ester And 9,10,12-Triacyloxy Octadecanoic Acid Alkyl Ester Rich Fatty Acid Alkyl Esters Mixture And A Process For Preparation Thereof, B V S K Rao, K V Padmaja, R Karunakar Reddy, P S Bhaskar, K Saravanan, R B N Prasad, US Patent No. US 8,609,876 B2 dt. 17/12/2013..

9. Castor oil fatty acid based estolide esters and their derivatives as potential lubricant base stocks, P S Bhaskar, K V Padmaja, B V S K Rao, K Saravanan, R B N Prasad, US Patent No. 8742150 B2 (June 3, 2014) [PT-538, NF-102/08].

10. A 9, 10, 12-triacyloxy octadecanoic acid alkyl ester and 9,10,12-triacyloxy octadecanoic acid alkyl ester rich fatty acid alkyl esters mixture and a process for preparation thereof, B V S K Rao, K V Padmaja, R Karunakar Reddy, P S

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Bhaskar, K Saravanan, R B N Prasad, China Patent No. CN102099326 B (May 14, 2014) [PT-539, NF-103/08].

11. An Improved process for the pretreatment of vegetable oils for physical refining, P P Chakrabarti, B V S K Rao, S K Roy, B L A Prabhavathi Devi, K N Prasanna Rani, V Vandana, C Kalyani, K Gaddan, Vijay Kale, R B N Prasad, Indonesia Patent filed, Application No. WO0200402321 dt. 21/10/2004

12. Polyol esters based of undecenoic and undecanoic acids as potential lubricant base stocks, K V Padmaja, B V S K Rao, P S Bhaskar, R B N Prasad, A K Singh, Indian Patent filed, Application No. 1201/DEL/08 dt. 14/05/2008 [PT-537, NF-101/08].

13. Polyol esters of medium chain fatty acids and process for preparation thereof, K V Padmaja, B V S K Rao, P S Bhaskar, R B N Prasad, A K Singh, PCT No. PCT/IN2009/000286 dt. 14/05/2009 (WO/2009/139005).

14. Polyol esters of medium chain fatty acids and process for preparation thereof, K V Padmaja, B V S K Rao, P S Bhaskar, R B N Prasad, A K Singh, China Patent filed, Application No. 200980126818.5 dt. 01-10-2011 [(Publication No. 102089270A dt. 8/6/2011)] [PT-537, NF-101/08].

15. Polyol esters of medium chain fatty acids and methods for their preparation, K V Padmaja, B V S K Rao, P S Bhaskar, R B N Prasad, A K Singh, Germany Patent filed, Application No. 112009001189 dt. 15/11/2010 [PT-537, NF-101/08].

16. Castor oil fatty acid based estolide esters and their acetates as potential lubricant base stocks, P S Bhaskar, K V Padmaja, B V S K Rao, K Saravanan, R B N Prasad, Indian Patent filed, Application No. 1202/DEL/08 dt. 14/05/2008 [PT-538, NF-102/08].

17. Castor oil fatty acid based estolide esters and their derivatives as potential lubricant base stocks, P S Bhaskar, K V Padmaja, B V S K Rao, K Saravanan, R B N Prasad, PCT Application No. PCT/IN2009/000283, dt. 14/5/2009 [PT-538, NF-102/08]. (Publication Number WO2009139003 A1)

18. Castor oil fatty acid based estolide esters and their derivatives as potential lubricant base stocks, P S Bhaskar, K V Padmaja, B V S K Rao, K Saravanan, R B N Prasad, China Patent filed, Application No. 200980123247 (Publication No. CN102066539 A, publication dt. May 18, 2011) [PT-538, NF-102/08].

19. 9,10,12-Triacyloxy Octafecanoic Acid Alkyl Esters as Potential Lubricant Base Stocks, B V S K Rao, K V Padmaja, R Karunakar Reddy, P S Bhaskar, K Saravanan, R B N Prasad, Indian Patent filed, Application No. 1200/DEL/08 dt. 14/05/2008 [PT-539, NF-103/08].

20. 9,10,12-Triacyloxy Octadecanoic Acid Alkyl Ester and 9,10,12-triacyloxy octadecanoic acid alkyl ester rich fatty acid alkyl esters mixture and a process for preparation thereof, B V S K Rao, K V Padmaja, R Karunakar Reddy, P S Bhaskar, K Saravanan, R B N Prasad, PCT filed (Application No. PCT/IN2009/000287 dt. 14/5/2009), Publication No. WO2009139006 A1, publication dt. Nov. 19, 2009.

21. 9,10,12-Triacyloxy Octadecanoic Acid Alkyl Ester and 9,10,12-triacyloxy octadecanoic acid alkyl ester rich fatty acid alkyl esters mixture and a process for preparation thereof, B V S K Rao, K V Padmaja, R Karunakar Reddy, P S

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Bhaskar, K Saravanan, R B N Prasad, Germany Patent filed, Application No. DE200911001224 (Publication No. DE112009001224, publication dt. April 14, 2011).

22. A process for the preparation of sodium salts of N-acyl condensates of Karanja proteins hydrolysates and their surfactant properties, B V S K Rao, P P Chakrabarti, M Sreenu, R B N Prasad, Indian Patent filed, Application No. 2763DEL2011 dt. 22/09/2011 [PT-591, 0141NF2011].

23. An Improved process for the pretreatment of vegetable oils for physical refining, P P Chakrabarti, B V S K Rao, S K Roy, B L A Prabhavathi Devi, K N Prasanna Rani, V Vandana, C Kalyani, K Gaddan, Vijay Kale, R B N Prasad, Japan Patent filed, Application No. 2004-510360 dt. 25/11/2004 (PT-371, NF-275/2002).

24. Polyol esters of undecenoic and undecanoic acids as potential lubricant base stocks, K V Padmaja, B V S K Rao, P S Bhaskar, R B N Prasad, A K Singh, Brazil patent filed Application No. 020110003272 dt. 12-11-2010 [PT-537, NF-102/08].

25. Castor oil fatty acid based estolide esters and their acetates as potential lubricant base stocks, P S Bhaskar, K V Padmaja, B V S K Rao, K Saravanan, R B N Prasad, Brazil patent filed, Application No. 9746296.4 dt. 11-12-2010 [PT-538, NF-102/08].

26. 9,10,12-Tricycloxy acetadecanoic acid alkyl esters as potential lubricant back stocks , B V S K Rao, K V Padmaja, R Karunakar Reddy, P S Bhaskar, K Saravanan, R B N Prasad, Brazil patent filed, Application No. PI091306-6 dt. 11-12-2010 [PT-539, NF-103/08].

27. 9,10,12-Tricycloxy acetadecanoic acid alkyl esters as potential lubricant back stocks, B V S K Rao, K V Padmaja, R Karunakar Reddy, P S Bhaskar, K Saravanan, R B N Prasad, Japan Patent filed, Application No. 2011-509085 dt. 11-12-2010

28. Process for the isolation of karanjin from expelled and solvent extracted cake of pongamia glabra, Sanjit Kanjilal, M Marthanda Murthy, B V S K Rao, R B N Prasad, M Srinivasa Rao, U S N Murty, Indian Patent filed, Application No. 2027/DEL/2009 dt. 25/09/2009 [PT-556, NF-65/09].

29. Castor oil fatty acid based estolide esters and their acetates as potential lubricant base stocks, P S Bhaskar, K V Padmaja, B V S K Rao, K Saravanan, R B N Prasad, Japan Patent filed (Application No. 2011-509083 dt. 11-12-2010) [PT-538, NF-102/08].

30. An improved process for the enrichment of oryzanol from rice bran oil soap stock, K.V.S.A. Rao, B.V.S.K. Rao and T.N.B. Kaimal, US Pat No. 6,410,762 (2002).

31. An improved process for the enrichment of oryzanol from rice bran oil soap stock, K.V.S.A. Rao, B.V.S.K. Rao and T.N.B. Kaimal, Japanese Patent No: 4170599 (2008).

32. An improved process for the enrichment of oryzanol from rice bran oil soap stock, K.V.S.A. Rao, B.V.S.K. Rao and T.N.B. Kaimal, Indian Patent No: 231670 (2009).

33. A process for the pretreatment of purified rice bran oil by simultaneous dewaxing and degumming, T.N.B. Kaimal S. Ramjan Vali, B.V.S.K.Rao, P. Vijayalakshmi, T.C. Rao and U.T. Bhalerao, Indian Pat. No. 183640 (2000).

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34. An enzymatic method for the reduction of phosphorus content of crude rice bran oil, T.N.B. Kaimal, P. Vijayalakshmi, B.V.S.K. Rao, T.C. Rao, S. Ramjan Vali and U.T. Bhalerao, Indian Pat. No. 148701 (2000).

35. An Improved Process for the non-destructive isolation of carotenes from crude palm oil, T.N.B. Kaimal, Rajkumar Banerjee, A. Chaudhuri, B.V.S.K. Rao and U.T. Bhalerao, Indian Patent No: 184306 (2001)

11. LIST OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFERS TO INDUSTRIES

S.No. Technology

Date of transfer

Industry

1. Process for Upgradation and bleaching of Rice bran wax

April, 2001 M/s. A.P.Solvex Ltd., Dhuri, Punjab

2. Enzymatic Degumming and Dewaxing of Rice Bran Oil

May 2002 M/s AP Organics Pvt. Ltd., Dhuri, Punjab

3. Enzymatic Degumming and Dewaxing of Rice Bran Oil

July 2002 M/s Paras Vanaspati Ltd., Raipur, Chattisgarh

4. Enzymatic Degumming and Dewaxing of Rice Bran Oil

March 2003 M/s. Mecpro Heavy Engineering Ltd., Delhi

5. Enzymatic Degumming and Dewaxing of Rice Bran Oil

March 2003 M/s Bhatinda Chemicals Ltd., Bhatinda

6. Enzymatic Degumming and Dewaxing of Rice Bran Oil

August 2002 M/s Anil Modi Industries, Pilibhit, UP

7. Enzymatic Degumming and Dewaxing of Rice Bran Oil

July 2003

M/s. Abhay Solvents Pvt. Ltd., Koppal

8. Enzymatic Degumming and Dewaxing of Rice Bran Oil

August 2003

M/s. Muez Hest Process Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai

9. Enzymatic Degumming and Dewaxing of Rice Bran Oil

August 2003

M/s. Saraiwala Agro Refineries Ltd., Hyderabad

10. Enzymatic Degumming and Dewaxing of Rice Bran Oil

September 2003

M/s. Chemical Construction International (P) Ltd., Delhi

11. Enzymatic Degumming and Dewaxing of Rice Bran Oil

September 2003

M/s Kamal Solvent Extractions Pvt. Ltd., Rajnandgaon, Chattisgarh

12. Enzymatic Degumming and Dewaxing of Rice Bran Oil

September 2003

M/s. Ramcharan Oil Industries Ltd., Hyderabad

13. Enzymatic Degumming and Dewaxing of Rice Bran Oil

January 2004 M/s. A.P. Organics Ltd., Dhuri

14. Enzymatic Degumming and Dewaxing of Rice Bran Oil

February 2004

M/s Jaya Shree (I) P Ltd., Durg, Chattisgarh

15. Enzymatic Degumming and Dewaxing of Rice Bran Oil

April 2004

M/s. Alfa-Laval (India) Ltd., Pune

16. Enzymatic Degumming and Dewaxing of Rice Bran Oil

April 2004 M/s. Dutta Agro Mills Pvt. Ltd., Burdwan, WB

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17. Enzymatic Degumming and Dewaxing of Rice Bran Oil

April 2004

M/s. Muragarajendra Oil Industries Ltd., Chitradurga, Karnataka

18. Enzymatic Degumming and Dewaxing of Rice Bran Oil

July, 2004

M/s Ganapati Sovex Pvt. Ltd., Rajnandgaon, Chattisgarh

19. Enzymatic Degumming and Dewaxing of Rice Bran Oil

December 2004

M/s Paceman Sales Promotion Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata

20. Enzymatic Degumming and Dewaxing of Rice Bran Oil

April 2005 M/s Sarda Oil Agro Ltd., Hyderabad

21. Enzymatic degumming and Dewaxing of Rice Bran Oil

May 2005 M/s SSD Oil Mills Co. Ltd., Chennai

22. Enzymatic Degumming and Dewaxing of Rice Bran Oil

October 2005

M/s Lohiya Vanaspati P. Ltd., Hyderabad,

23. Enzymatic Degumming and Dewaxing of Rice Bran Oil

February 2006

M/s Bagaria Agro Products, Aurangabad

24. Triacontanol July 2002 M/s Innova Agro Laboratories, Hyderabad

25. Hydrogenated Wax May 2003 M/s Arihant Petrochemicals Ltd., Bangalore

26. Triacontanol December 2005

M/s AP Organics Ltd., Dhuri

27. Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate February 2007

M/s Tripura Biotech Ltd., Hyderabad

28. Enrichment of Polycosanols from sugar cane wax

September 2006

M/s Novo Agritech Ltd., Hyderabad

29. Octacosanol from rice bran wax July 2009 M/s. Tripura Biotech Ltd., Secunerabad

30. Docosahexaenoic acid January, 2010

M/s. Avasthagen Ltd., Bangalore

31. Enzymatic Degumming and Dewaxing of Rice Bran Oil

March 2010 M/s Mecpro Heavy Engineering Ltd., New Delhi

32. Enzymatic Degumming and Dewaxing of Rice Bran Oil

March 2010 M/s Korechem Oils Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

33. Honey like Lecithin from Soybean oil Gums

May, 2010 M/s Krithi Industries (India) Pvt. Ltd., Indore

34. Bleached Lecithin from Soybean oil gums

February, 2010

M/s Perfect Biotech Ltd., Nagpur

35. Bleached wax from Crude rice bran wax

October, 2010

M/s Raghuraji Agro Industries Pvt. Ltd., Ambedkar Nagar, UP

36. Enrichment of tocopherols and phytosterols from soybean oil deodorizer distillate

July, 2010 M/s Perfect Vitamins Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai

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37. Isolation of tocopherols and phytosterols from soybean deodorizer distillate

June, 2011 M/s Biophamra Ltd., Hyderabad

38. Development of Process Know-how for preparation of triacontanol from rice bran wax

April 2014 R.L. Agro Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Delhi

39. Prepn. of the defoamer as per the given specifications

April 2013 M/s. Vasavi Soap Works, Panruti

40. Development of process knowhow for the isolation of FFA free crystals of oryzanol from oryzanol concentrate of 20-25% (on dry basis)

June 2014 M/s. A.P. Organics Ltd., Dhuri, Punjab

41. 10-Undecenoic acid from castor Oil 1994 DRIPE, China through UNDP

42. 10-Undecenoic acid from Castor Oil 1995 GSFC, Ahmadabad

43. 10-Undecenoic acid from Castor Oil 2000 Gujarat Oleochemicals, Ankaleswar

12. INVITED LECTURES DELIVERED 1. “Vegetable Oils and Fats: Indian Scenario” during 34th Palm Oil Familiarization

Programme organized by Malaysian Palm Oil Board at Kuala Lumpur during September 7-13, 2014.

2. “Value addition to the by-products of vegetable oil processing industry” during "Business-Meet" on "Oils, Fats & Allied Industries: R&D and Regulatory Issues" Organized by IICT on March 15, 2014

3. Applications of Gas Chromatography in the Analysis of Oils and Fats” during Refresher Course on “Conventional, Chromatographic and Spectral Analysis of Oils & Fats” Organized by Centre for Lipid Research, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad during March 20-22, 2013 at IICT, Hyderabad.

4. Applications of Gas Chromatography in the Analysis of Oils and Fats” during Refresher Course on “Conventional, Chromatographic and Spectral Analysis of Oils & Fats” Organized by Centre for Lipid Research, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad during March 14-16, 2012 at IICT, Hyderabad.

5. “Applications of Gas Chromatography in the Analysis of Oils and Fats” during Refresher Course on “Conventional, Chromatographic and Spectral Analysis of Oils & Fats” Organized by Centre for Lipid Research, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad during December 2-4, 2009 at IICT, Hyderabad.

6. “Value Added Products from By-products of Karanja Oil-based Biodiesel Industry” during 6th International Biofuel Conference Organized by Winrock International India on March 4-5, 2009 at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi.

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7. “Heterogeneous Catalysts for the Preparation of Biodiesel” during 6th International Biofuel Conference Organized by Winrock International India on March 4-5, 2009 at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi.

8. “Research and Development Strategies in the Processing of Oilseeds” during National Symposium on ”Vegetable Oils Scenario: Approaches to Meet the Growing Demands” Organized by Indian Society of Oilseeds Research during January 29-31, 2009 at Hyderabad.

9. “Applications of Gas Chromatography in the Analysis of Oils and Fats” during Refresher Course on Processing and Analytical Methodologies of Oils & Fats Organized by Centre for Lipid Research, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad on August 18-22, 2008 at IICT, Hyderabad.

10. “Importance of Microbial Sources in the Production of Biodiesel” during 5th International Biofuels Conference Organized by Winrock International India on February 7-8, 2008 at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi.

11. “Processing Challenges for the production of Biodiesel” during Work Shop 2007 Organized by SIMAT, Govt. of AP, Hyderabad on December 17, 2007, Hyderabad.

12. “Rice Bran Lecithin – A Superior Alternative for Soybean Lecithin” in the technical session of 6th National Seminar on “Technological Up-gradation in Vegetable Oil Industry” during 19-20th January 2007 at IICT, Hyderabad.

13. “Newer R&D Trends in the Methodologies for the preparation of Biodiesel” in the technical session of National Seminar on “Value Addition of Oleochemicals” organized by Oil Technologists’ Association of India during 14th-15th December 2006 at Taj President, Mumbai.

14. “Value Added Products from the By-products of Rice Bran Oil Processing Industry” in the technical session of IICT Diamond Jubilee Seminar on “Recent R&D Trends in Rice Bran Oil Processing and By-product Utilization” jointly organized by IICT, Hyderabad and OTAI (SZ) during August 30, 2003.

15. “Value Added Products from Rice Bran Processing Industry” during 2nd National Exhibition & Seminar on Rice Processing Technology organized by Shiny Trade Expositions, Vijayawada at Hyderabad during December 12-14, 2003.

16. Invited to speak on “How to Increase Efficiency in Day-to-Day Working of the Vegetable Oil Plant” during panel discussion in the 4th National Seminar on “Technological Up-gradations in Vegetable Oil Industry” organized by The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India, at Hyderabad on November 20, 2004

17. “UV-VIS Spectroscopy : Theory and its Applications in the Analysis of Oils and Fats” in the short course on the Analysis of Oils and Fats organized by Oil Technologists’ Association of India (SZ) during September 8-12, 1997 at IICT, Hyderabad.

13. AWARDS / HONORS

1. Industrial Green Chemistry (ICG) Award-2009 in the category of

Academicians for the “Technology for Enzymatic Degumming of Rice Bran Oil” instituted by Green Chemistree Foundation, Mumbai.

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2. National Technology Award for the year 2009 for successful commercialization of Indigenous technology of Enzymatic Degumming & Dewaxing of Rice Bran Oil

3. Dr. R.K. Khanna Memorial Award-2009 for the best research paper entitled ”Characterization of Rice Bran Lyso Lecithin and Evaluation of its Polar Lipids for surfactant Properties” published in Journal of Lipid Science and Technology during the year 2008.

4. Dr. R.K. Khanna Memorial Award-2009 for the best research paper entitled ”Characterization of Rice Bran Lyso Lecithin and Evaluation of its Polar Lipids for surfactant Properties” published in Journal of Lipid Science and Technology during the year 2008.

5. Best Research Paper Award for the work “Extraction, Characterization and Refining of Eripupal Oil “ by T. Tavinder, B.V.S.K. Rao, S.K. Roy, Sanjit Kanjilal and R.B.N. Prasad” presented in the oral presentation session on Oils and Fats during 64th Annual Convention and International Conference on Oils, Fats, Fuels and Surfactants held at New Delhi during December 9-11, 2009.

6. IICT Best External Cash Flow Award for 2008-09 (as a team member). 7. Best Poster award for the paper “Chemo-enzymatic Method for the

Synthesis of 1-O-Alkyl-2-Acyl-sn-3-Glycero Phosphocholine and 1-O-Alkyl-2-Acyl-sn-3-Glycero Phosphoethanolamine”, T. Vijeeta, M.S.L. Karuna, B.V.S.K. Rao and R.B.N. Prasad, during the National Seminar on “Value Addition of Oleochemicals” organized by Oil Technologists’ Association of India during 14th-15th December 2006 at Taj President, Mumbai.

8. IICT Gaurav Samman for the year 2006 for bringing Laurels to the Institute 9. CSIR Technology Award for the year 2005 for “Enzymatic Degumming of

Rice Bran Oil” Process. 10. Dr. Hussain Zaheer Memorial Award – 2005 & 2013 for outstanding

contributions in the basic research in the field of Oils, Fats and Allied Products, instituted by Oil Technologists’ Association of India.

11. RBGV Swaika Memorial Award – 2005” for development of technology for the preparation of 1-Triacontanol from rice bran wax, instituted by Oil Technologists’ Association of India.

12. IICT Special Appreciation Award – 2005 for transferring maximum number of technology transfers.

13. IICT Gaurav Samman for the year 2005 for bringing Laurels to the Institute 14. S.D. Tirumala Rao Memorial Award for the year 2004 for outstanding

contributions in applied research in the field of Oils, Fats and Allied Products instituted by Oil Technologists’ Association of India.

15. RBGV Swaika Memorial Award for the year 2004 for “1-Triacontanol and 1-Octacosanol” process instituted by Oil Technologists’ Association of India.

16. IICT Best Performance Award for the year 2000 17. IICT Best Performance Award for the year 1999 18. Certificate of Recognition for Significant Contributions Towards R&D

Activities of IICT 1994 14. PAPERS PRESENTED IN NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL SEMINARS:

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1 Green algae (Scenedesmus) biomass as a source for the protein based surfactants, M Sreenu, C. Sarika, B.V.S.K. Rao and R.B.N. Prasad, Emerging Trends in Oleochemicals” Organised by OTAI, during August 8-10, 2013 at IICT, Hyderabad.

2 Synthesis and surfactant properties of proline-based surfactants, M. Sreenu, B.V.S.K. Rao, P.P. Chakrabarti and R.B.N. Prasad, Emerging Trends in Oleochemicals” Organised by OTAI, during August 8-10, 2013 at IICT, Hyderabad.

3 Synthesis of novel fatty acid based bio and surface active molecules from undecenoic acid and some selected amino acids, S. Chinna Gopal V. Vijayender, J.R.C. Reddy, B.V.S.K. Rao and R.B.N. Prasad, Emerging Trends in Oleochemicals” Organised by OTAI, during August 8-10, 2013 at IICT, Hyderabad.

4 Synthesis of novel cationic ester lipids from undecenoic acid, medium and long chain saturated fatty acids, S. Chinna Gopal V. Vijayender, J.R.C. Reddy, B.V.S.K. Rao and R.B.N. Prasad, Emerging Trends in Oleochemicals” Organised by OTAI, during August 8-10, 2013 at IICT, Hyderabad.

5 Preparation of diethanolamides from karanja proteins fractionated by membrane seperatin techniques and evaluation of their surfactant properties, N. Amarnath,M. Sreenu, B.V.S.K. Rao, R.B.N. Prasad and P.P. Chakrabarti, Emerging Trends in Oleochemicals” Organised by OTAI, during August 8-10, 2013 at IICT, Hyderabad.

6 Non-edible oil seed cakes as low temperature adsorbents for CO2 capture, K. Upendar, N. Lingaiah, P.S. Sai Prasad, B.V.S.K. Rao and R.B.N. Prasad, Emerging Trends in Oleochemicals” Organised by OTAI, during August 8-10, 2013 at IICT, Hyderabad.

7 Enzymatic enrichment of gee yolk phosphatidylcholine with ALA from silkworm oil fatty acids, Shiva Shanker Kaki, T. Ravinder, B. Ashwini, B.V.S.K. Rao and R.B.N. Prasad, Emerging Trends in Oleochemicals” Organised by OTAI, during August 8-10, 2013 at IICT, Hyderabad.

8 Studies on Phospholipids of Eri Pupal Oils, T. Ravinder, K. Konda Reddy, Sanjit Kanjilal, B.V.S.K.Rao, S.K. Swain and R.B.N. Prasad, Ïnnovations in Oils, Fats & Allied Products towards Sustainability”during November 18-19, 2011 at IICT, Hyderabad.

9 Biodiesel: An alternative fuel for cleaner and sustainable environment in Africa, Adewale Adewuyi, Totimi A. Oderinde, B.V.S.K. Rao and R.B.N. Prasad, presented by Dr. Adewale during AvH Kolleg Conference-2011 organised by University of Idadan, Nigeria during October 11-15, 2011.

10 Carbon Dioxide Sequestration with Enhanced Biomass Generation of Potential Microalgae Scenedesmus obliques, Manoranjan Nayak, B.V.S.K Rao et al., Ïnnovations in Oils, Fats & Allied Products towards Sustainability”during November 18-19, 2011 at IICT, Hyderabad.

11 Isolation of proteins from contentional oilseed cakes and preparation and evaluation of their amino acid-based surfactants, M Sreenu, B.V.S.K. Rao and R.B.N. Prasad, Ïnnovations in Oils, Fats & Allied Products towards Sustainability”during November 18-19, 2011 at IICT, Hyderabad.

12 Lipase-mediated preparation of epoxy lecithin from commercial soybean lecithin and its evaluation as plasticizer in polyester laminates, J.R.C. Reddy, B.V.S.K.

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Rao, et al., Ïnnovations in Oils, Fats & Allied Products towards Sustainability”during November 18-19, 2011 at IICT, Hyderabad.

13 Synthesis and characterization of polyamide-urethane/clay nanocomposites from yellow oleanda (Thevetia peruviana) seed oil, T.O. Siyanbola, B.V.S.K. Rao, et al., Ïnnovations in Oils, Fats & Allied Products towards Sustainability”during November 18-19, 2011 at IICT, Hyderabad.

14 Chemical analysis and industrial applications of some tropical lesser known seed oils from Nigeria, A. Adewuyi, B.V.S.K. Rao, R.B.N. Prasad and R.A. Oderinde during 1st PACN Green Chemistry Congress. PAN Africa Chemistry Network. Africa Hall, UNECA Addis Abbaba, Ethiopi, 2010

15 “Synthesis of N-Amino Acid Phosphatidylethanolamines”, M.S.L. Karuna, T. Vijeeta, B.V.S.K. Rao and R.B.N. Prasad, International Conference on Oils. Fats, Fuels and Surfactants, Organized by OTAI, December 9-11, 2009, New Delhi, India

16 “Extraction, Characterization and Refining of Eri Pupal Oil”, T. Ravinder, B.V.S.K. Rao, S.K. Roy, Sanjit Kanjilal and R.B.N. Prasad, International Conference on Oils. Fats, Fuels and Surfactants, Organized by OTAI, December 9-11, 2009, New Delhi, India.

17 “A Simple and Mild Method for the Synthesis of Methyl 9.10.12-Truhydroxy Octadecanoate”, Sangram K. Rout, B.V.S.K. Rao, T. Ravinder and R.B.N. Prasad, International Conference on Oils. Fats, Fuels and Surfactants, Organized by OTAI, December 9-11, 2009, New Delhi, India.

18 “Synthesis of 9,10,12- Tri Acyloxy Octadecanoic Acid Alkyl Esters from Castor Oil”, B.V.S.K. Rao, K.V. Padmaja, Karunakar Reddy, P.S. Bhaskar and R.B.N. Prasad, International Conference on Oils. Fats, Fuels and Surfactants, Organized by OTAI, December 9-11, 2009, New Delhi, India.

19 “Fractionation of Karanja Protein Isolate by Membrane Separation Technique and its Utilization for the preparation of Surfactants”, N. Amarnath, M. Sreenu, P.P. Chakrabarti, B.V.S.K. Rao and R.B.N. Prasad, International Conference on Oils. Fats, Fuels and Surfactants, Organized by OTAI, December 9-11, 2009, New Delhi, India.

20 “Characterization of Rice Bran Lyso Lecithin and Evaluation of its Polar Lipids for Surfactant Properties”, J.R.C. Reddy, B.V.S.K. Rao, P.P. Chakrabarti, M.S.L. Karuna, B.L.A. Prabhavathi Devi and R.B.N. Prasad, International Conference on Oils. Fats, Fuels and Surfactants, Organized by OTAI, December 9-11, 2009, New Delhi, India.

21 “Fatty Acid Composition and Distribution in Lipid Classes of the Oils of Some Papilonaceae Legumes from Nigeria”, Adewale Adewuyi, B.V.S.K. Rao, R.B.N. Prasad and Totimi A. Oderinide, International Conference on Oils. Fats, Fuels and Surfactants, Organized by OTAI, December 9-11, 2009, New Delhi, India

22 Sterculia Foetida Oil – A New Source of Biodiesel, J.R.C. Reddy, T. Ravinder, B.V.S.K. Rao, P.P. Chakrabarti, M.S.L. Karuna and R.B.N. Prasad, National Seminar on “Value Addition of Oleochemicals” organized by OTAI during December 14-15, 2006 at Taj President, Mumbai.

23 Synthesis of Pseudo-Triacylglycerol : A Potent Lipophilic Antioxidant, S. Kanjilal, K. Shiva Shanker, B.V.S.K. Rao, K. Sagar Rao and R.B.N. Prasad,

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National Seminar on “Value Addition of Oleochemicals” organized by OTAI during December 14-15, 2006 at Taj President, Mumbai.

24 Acylation of Castor Oil using Eco-Friendly Catalyst, K.V.Padmaja, P. Chandrasekhar, B.V.S.K. Rao and R.B.N. Prasad, National Seminar on “Value Addition of Oleochemicals” organized by OTAI during December 14-15, 2006 at Taj President, Mumbai.

25 Characterization of Jatropha Seed Lipids, P.P. Chakrabarti, K. Sagar Rao, B.V.S.K. Rao and R.B.N. Prasad, National Seminar on “Value Addition of Oleochemicals” organized by OTAI during December 14-15, 2006 at Taj President, Mumbai.

26 Rice Bran Lysolecithin – Scope of Using in Poultry Feed Formulation, J.R.C. Reddy, P.P. Chakrabarti, B.V.S.K. Rao, B.L.A. Prabhavathi Devi, M.V.L.N. Raju, S.V. Rama Rao, A.K. Panda, G. Shyam Sunder, S.R. Sharma and R.B.N. Prasad, National Seminar on “Value Addition of Oleochemicals” OTAI during December 14-15, 2006 at Taj President, Mumbai.

27 Lipase Catalyzed Preparation of Stearic Acid Rich Phospholipids, J.R.C. Reddy, M.S.L. Karuna, B.V.S.K. Rao and R.B.N. Prasad, National Seminar on “Value Addition of Oleochemicals” organized by OTAI during December 14-15, 2006 at Taj President, Mumbai.

28 Chemo-enzymatic Method for the Synthesis of 1-O-Alkyl-2-Acyl-sn-3-Glycero Phosphocholine and 1-O-Alkyl-2-Acyl-sn-3-Glycero Phosphoethanolamine, T. Vijeeta, M.S.L. Karuna, B.V.S.K. Rao and R.B.N. Prasad, National Seminar on “Value Addition of Oleochemicals” organized by OTAI during December 14-15, 2006 at Taj President, Mumbai.

29 Lipase-mediated Transformation of Vegetable Oils into Biodiesel using Propane-2-ol as Acyl Acceptor, Mukesh Kumar Modi, J.R.C. Reddy, B.V.S.K. Rao and R.B.N. Prasad, International Seminar on “New Horizons in Lipids and Specialty Oleochemicals” Organised by OTAI, December 2-3, 2005 at IICT, Hyderabad.

30 Lipase-mediated Conversion of Vegetable Oils into Biodiesel using Ethyl Acetate as Acyl Acceptor, Mukesh Kumar Modi, J.R.C. Reddy, B.V.S.K. Rao and R.B.N. Prasad, International Seminar on “New Horizons in Lipids and Specialty Oleochemicals” Organised by OTAI, December 2-3, 2005 at IICT, Hyderabad.

31 Preparation and Characterization of Trans-free Vanaspati An Enzymatic Approach, S. Kanjilal, K. Shiva Shanker, K. Konda Reddy, B.V.S.K. Rao and R.B.N. Prasad, International Seminar on “New Horizons in Lipids and Specialty Oleochemicals” Organised by OTAI, December 2-3, 2005 at IICT, Hyderabad.

32 Isolation and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Isomeric Hydroxy Ketone in Leaf Cuticular Waxes of Annona Squamosa, K. Shiva Shanker, S. Kanjilal, B.V.S.K. Rao and R.B.N. Prasad, International Seminar on “New Horizons in Lipids and Specialty Oleochemicals” Organised by OTAI, December 2-3, 2005 at IICT, Hyderabad.

33 Lipase catalyzed preparation of saturated fatty acid-rich phosphatidylcholine, J,R.C. Reddy, T. Vijeeta, M.S.L. Karuna, B.V.S.K. Rao and R.B.N. Prasad, International Conference on “Technological Developments in the field of Oils,

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Fats and Allied Products” Organised by OTAI, November 21-23, 2003, Kolkata.

34 Preparation of ricinoleic acid and 12-hydroxy stearic acid estolides and evaluation of their surfactant properties as their sodium and sulfated sodium salts, M.S.L. Karuna, B.V.S.K Rao, B.L.A. Prabhavathi Devi, T. Vijeeta, K.N. Prasanna Rani and R.B.N. Prasad International Conference on “Technological Developments in the field of Oils, Fats and Allied Products” Organised by OTAI, November 21-23, 2003, Kolkata.

35 Phospholipase-mediated preparation of 1-ricinoleoyl-2-acyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine from soya and egg phophatidylcholine, T. Vijeeta, J.R.C.Reddy, B.V.S.K.Rao, M.S.L.Karuna and R.B.N.Prasad, International Conference on “Technological Developments in the field of Oils, Fats and Allied Products” Organised by OTAI, November 21-23, 2003, Kolkata.

36 Lipase-catalyzed hydrolysis of mustard oil for the enrichment of erucic acid, K. Shiva Shanker, K. Santosh Kumar, Sanjit Kanjilal, B.V.S.K. Rao, and R.B.N. Prasad, International Conference on “Technological Developments in the field of Oils, Fats and Allied Products” Organised by OTAI, November 21-23, 2003, Kolkata.

37 Synthesis and Surface Active Properties of Di-sodium Salts of Long-Chain 1,4-Alkanedisulfates, B.V.S.K. Rao and R. Subbarao, 51st Annual Convention and Symposium on “Quality Management in Oils, Derivatives and Allied Products” Organised by OTAI (SZ), November 16-17, 1996.

15. ORGANIZATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Convener, National Seminar on “Coconut Oil and its Derivatives” Organized by OTAI (SZ) on June 27, 2009.

Co-convener of International Seminar on “New Horizons in Lipids & Specialty Oleochemicals & Lipid Expo 2005” Organized by OTAI during December 2-3, 2005

Convener of National Seminar on “Biodiesel-Indian Perspective” Organized by OTAI (SZ) on September 17, 2004

As Secretary of Oil Technologists’ Association of India(SZ) motivated oil industry to diversify their activities for the betterment of their industry

Secretary to publication committee of “Journal of Lipid Science and Technology” which is the only one scientific periodical published in the country in the area of Lipid Science

Taking care of all the analytical and process equipments of the Lipid Science and Technology Division

Taken key role in organizing Lipid Science and Technology Division Exhibition during IICT Open Day celebrations

As Secretary of IICT staff club organized various sports meets and cultural programmes

16. HRD ACTIVITIES

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Guided 10 students of various Universities / organizations for their project work in fulfillment of their degrees and co-guided 3 research scholors for their Ph. D thesis work.

17. AFFILIATIONS TO PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Life member of Oil Technologists’ Association of India

Life member of Indian Society of Analytical Chemists’ (Hyderabad Chapter)

Member of Oils and Fats Divisional Safety Committee (1996-98)

Hony. Secretary, IICT Staff Recreation Club (1996-98)

Member of Editorial Board of Quarterly News Letter of Oil Technologists’ Association of India (1997-2001)

Member of Cultural Committee of IICT (1998-2000)

Technical Programme Committee Member of 55th Annual Convention of OTAI held at Hyderabad during November 18-19, 2000

Member of Management Council of IICT (2001-03)

Hony. Secretary, Oil Technologists’ Association of India (South Zone) (2003-07 & 2011-15)

Member of Committee of IICT to select provisional / shifting of Project Assistants for engaging against sponsored projects (2006-08)

Member of Committee of IICT for disposal of Hazardous waste (2006-08)

Hony Treasurer, Oil Technologists’ Association of India (South Zone) (2007-11)

18. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE GROWTH OF OIL TECHNOLOGISTS’

ASSOCIATION OF INDIA

18.1. Membership & Responsibilities as Office Bearer

1980 Joined as affiliate member of OTAI (SZ) 1990 Became fellow member 1998-2002 Served as ZEC member of OTAI (SZ) 2003-2007 Served as Hony. Secretary of OTAI (SZ) Two consecutive terms 2007-2011 Served as Hony. Treasurer of OTAI (SZ) - Two consecutive terms 2011-till date Serving as Hony. Secretary of OTAI (SZ) 2003-till date CEC member of OTAI – 11 consecutive years 18.2. Annual Conventions & Conferences/Seminars Organized

I have been actively involved in the organization of various Annual

Conventions & Conferences / Seminars organized by OTAI (SZ) since 1980. The following are some where my contributions are significant

Biodiesel: Indian Perspective – Organized by OTAI (SZ) - Convener (2004)

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60th Annual Convention of OTAI and International Seminar on “New Horizons in Lipids and Specialty Oleochemicals” & “Lipids Expo 2005” – Organized by OTAI (SZ) - Co-Convener (2005)

Coconut Oil and its Derivatives – Jointly organized by OTAI (SZ) and Coconut Development Board, Kochi – Convener (2009)

66th Annual Convention of OTAI and International conference on “Innovations in Oils, Fats and Allied Products towards sustainability” & “Lipids Expo-2011” – Organized by OTAI (SZ) – Convener (2011)

69th Annual Convention of OTAI and International Conference on “Emerging Trends in Oleochemicals” & “Lipids Expo – 2013” jointly organized by OTAI (SZ) and AOCS - Convener (2013)

18.3. Contributions to Journal of Lipid Science and Technology

As Secretary of Publication Committee, I contributed significantly for the

printing and dispatch of journals to all the members of OTAI. During my tenure as Treasurer of OTAI (SZ), I also took the responsibility of maintaining the accounts of publication committee.

18.4. Annual Merit Awards & Charity activity Instituted by OTAI (SZ)

I am part of ZEC of OTAI (SZ) which is instrumental in initiating the

following annual merit awards from OTAI (SZ)

O P Narula – OTAI (SZ) Young Scientist Award: Best young research of below 35 years of age pursuing research in the area of Oils, Fats and Allied Products

O P Narula – OTAI (SZ) Technology Award: Best project report on a topic given by OTAI (SZ)

Dr. K T Achaya Memorial Award Lecture: Jointly being organized by OTAI (SZ) and IICT, Hyderabad. Awardees will be selected jointly by OTAI (SZ) and Director IICT. Senior persons actively contributed to science will be considered for this award

Dr. K T Achaya Gold Medals: Best students pursuing their studies in oils, fats and allied subjects from various colleges allover India

Charity activity: OTAI (SZ) every year supports (Rs. 5,000/- each) 5 students of VRS & YRN College Chiralla, A.P who are financially backward. The amounts will be distributed every year on a mutually convenient date in a informal function

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