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Biography

I, Dr V. Venkata Sravani, am currently working as a postdoctoral fellow at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), Hyderabad, India. I have completed my Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences from Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai, where my research focused on the design and development of novel functionalized metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for applications in metal ion recovery, sensing, luminescence, and hydrogen storage. I completed my M.Sc. in Chemistry from Andhra University, securing a top rank, and earned my B.Sc. in Chemical Sciences from Acharya Nagarjuna University, where I was awarded the district first rank among all government degree colleges in Guntur Dt., Andhra Pradesh. I am consistently demonstrated academic excellence and research innovation throughout her career.

Research Profile

My research work mainly centres on the synthesis, functionalisation, and scalable development of advanced porous materials, particularly MOFs and aerogel-based composites. My work spans a wide range of applications including water purification, adsorption of radioactive and heavy metal ions (such as U(VI) and Th(IV)), gas storage (hydrogen and CO₂), luminescent sensing, and thermal insulation. During my doctoral research at Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), I have developed highly stable MOFs capable of withstanding extreme acidic conditions and demonstrated their effectiveness in actinide and fission product remediation, as well as sensing applications. I also explored the photoluminescence properties and hydrogen storage capabilities of these materials. In my current postdoctoral role at ARCI, I am particularly focused on developing MOF-based aerogel composites with scalable, low-cost synthesis strategies for real-world applications. My work led to a filed patent and four publications. I have authored over 11 peer-reviewed publications in reputed journals, hold a patent (filed), and have presented my work at multiple national and international conferences. Finally, my technical expertise includes advanced material synthesis, spectroscopic and microscopic characterization techniques, and interdisciplinary collaboration in materials science and radiochemistry.

Research Areas of Interest

  • Development of advanced functional porous solid materials (MOFs, COFs, etc.)
  • Green catalysts
  • Separation science
  • Gas storage applications
  • Sensing Studies
  • computational studies
  • Organo metallic synthesis
  • Membranes Development
  • Electrochemistry

Highest Qualification

Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences

List of Publications

List of Publications from Ph.D.:

  1. V. Venkata Sravani; Sarita Tripathi; B. Sreenivasulu; Satendra Kumar; S. Maji; C.V. S. Brahmananda Rao; A. Suresh; and N. Sivaraman; Post synthetically modified IRMOF-3 for efficient recovery and selective sensing of U(vi) from aqueous medium. RSC Adv. 2021, 11(45), 28126-28137. (IF-4.6)
  2. V. Venkata Sravani; Somnath Sen Gupta; B. Sreenivasulu; G. Gopakumar; Sarita Tripathi; Manish Chandra; C.V.S Brahmmananda Rao; A. Suresh; and N. Sivaraman; Highly efficient functionalized MOF-LIC-1 for extraction of U(vi) and Th(iv) from aqueous solution: experimental and theoretical studies. Dalton Trans. 2022, 51(9), 3557-3571. (IF-3.3)
  3. V. Venkata Sravani; Santosh K. Gupta; B. Sreenivasulu; C.V.S Brahmmananda Rao; A. Suresh; and N. Sivaraman; Luminescence properties of europium (III)-based metal–organic frameworks: Influence of varied organic linkers. J. Mol. Struct. 2022, 1269, 133767. (IF-4.7)
  4. V. Venkata Sravani; Santosh K. Gupta; B. Sreenivasulu; P. Gangopadhyay; C.V.S Brahmmananda Rao; A. Suresh; and N. Sivaraman; Bright green emitting Terbium-MOF with high quantum yield achieved through post synthetic modifications. Opt. Mater. 2022, 133, 112944. (IF-4.2)
  5. V. Venkata Sravani; Santosh K. Gupta; B. Sreenivasulu; C.V.S Brahmmananda Rao; A. Suresh; and N. Sivaraman; Achieving tunable luminescence in rare earth free IRMOF-3 through post synthetic modifications by judicious choice of organic linker. Opt. Mater. 2022, 131, 112660. (IF-4.2)
  6. V. Venkata Sravani; P. Amesh; Somnath Sen Gupta; Madhu Smita Sahoo; Santosh K. Gupta; B. Sreenivasulu; G. Gopakumar; C.V. S. Brahmananda Rao; A. Suresh; S. N. Jha; and N. Sivaraman; Acid-Resistant Luminescent Si/UiO-66-Amidoxime (AO) Nanostructures for Rapid and Efficient Recovery of U(VI): Experimental and Theoretical Studies. ACS Appl. Nano Mater. 2023, 6(10), 8222-8237. (IF-5.5)
  7. V. Venkata Sravani; Somnath Sen Gupta; B. Sreenivasulu; G. Gopakumar; C.V. S. Brahmananda Rao; A. Suresh; and N. Sivaraman; Ultrahigh Chemically Stable Silica-Embedded UiO-66-SO3H MOF for the Efficient Recovery of Pd(II) from an Acidic Medium: Experimental and DFT Study.Crystal growth and design. 2023, 24(11), 4404-4415. (IF-3.4)
  8. V. Venkata Sravani; M. Bootharajan; Somnath Sen Gupta; B. Sreenivasulu; C.V. S. Brahmananda Rao; and A. Suresh; Hydrogen Adsorption Behavior of Highly Stable Assorted Functionalized UiO-66-MOFs at Low Pressures: A Combined Experimental and DFT Study. J. Phys. Chem. C 2023, 127, 36, 17663–17676. (IF-3.2)
  9. V. Venkata Sravani; B. Sreenivasulu; Satendra Kumar; S. Maji; Sarita Tripathi; C.V. S. Brahmananda Rao; A. Suresh; and N. Sivaraman; PSM-Assisted Luminescent Functionalized Eu-MOFs: Sorption Studies with U(VI), Sensing Behavior of Distinct Metal Ions, and Density Functional Theory Calculations. Cryst. Growth Des. 2025, 25, 22, 9560–9570. (IF-3.4).
  10. Sarita Tripathi, Venkata Sravani, V., B. Sreenivasulu, S. Kumar, S. Maji, A. Suresh, C.V.S. Brahmananda Rao, and N. Sivaraman, ZIF-90: PSM Assisted Acid resistant, Accelerated Sequestration and Selective sensing of Actinides, Surf. Interfaces, 2022, 32,102095. (IF-6.3)
  11. Somnath Sengupta, Madhusmita Sahoo, Venkata Sravani, V., B. Sreenivasulu, C.V.S. Brahmananda Rao, and A. Suresh, Highly Efficient Post-Synthetic Modified UiO-66-MOFfor the extraction of Pd(II) from aqueous Solution: Experimental and theoretical studies, New J. Chem., 2023,47, 14921-14932. (IF-2.5)

  12. Sarita Tripathi, Venkata Sravani, V., B. Sreenivasulu, Manish Chandra, Sriram, A. Suresh, C.V.S. Brahmananda Rao, and N. Sivaraman, Post Synthetic Functionalization of MIL-101(Cr)-NH2: Intending to study Versatility over Radiation Stability, Sorption Efficiency and Simultaneous Removal of Toxic Metal Cations” (Microchemical Journal-Under Revision).

    List of Publications from post Ph.D:

  13. Shubham Sen, V. Venkata Sravani, Vetri mani, G. Tejaswini, and Neha Y Hebalkar; “Novel Product Development of Alumina Polymer Beads (APBs) for Fluoride Recovery in Drinking Water Purification: A Pilot Study”. (Separation and Purification Technology-Under review)
  14. G. Tejaswini, V. Venkata Sravani, Vetri mani, and Neha Y Hebalkar; “A sustainable Product Polymer Crosslinked Al-Beads for Defluoridation Technology: Process Engineering, Performance Evaluation, Product Realization”. (Journal of material Chemistry A- Communicated)
  15. V. Venkata Sravani, Neha Y Hebalkar, G. Tejaswini, and Vetri mani; “Engineered Sustainable and Up scalable Alumina-Polymer Functionalized MIL-53(Al)-NH2 Beads for Fluoride Remediation: A Combined Experimental and Computational Study”.  (To be communicated)
  16. V. Venkata Sravani, Neha Y Hebalkar, N. Surya, and Neha Chavan;  “Appending Functionalities into MIL-100-Fe by biopolymer and Aerogels towards industrial gases adsorption (CO₂ and VOCs)” (A few experiments are pending and the manuscript is under preparation).

Conference Proceedings

Conferences Presented from Ph.D.:

  1. V. Venkata Sravani, Sarita Tripathi, B. Sreenivasulu, A. Suresh*, C.V.S. Brahmananda Rao, and N. Sivaraman, “IRMOF-3: Post Synthetic Modification for Uranium Sorption and Sensing”, Poster Presentation at Biennial symposium on Emerging Trends in Separation Science and Technology (SESTEC-2020). 12-16 May, 2020, DAE Convention center, Mumbai, India (Online Mode)
  2. V. Venkata Sravani, B. Sreenivasulu, A. Suresh*, C.V.S. Brahmmananda Rao, and N. Sivaraman, “Post synthetic modification of MOF-LIC-1 for recovery of U(VI) &Th(IV) from aqueous medium”, Oral presentation at The 15th Biennial DAE-BRNS Symposium On Nuclear And Radiochemistry (NUCAR-2021). 22-26 February, 2022, DAE Convention Center, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai, India (Online Mode)
  3. V. Venkata Sravani, B. Sreenivasulu, A. Suresh*, C.V.S. Brahmmananda Rao, and N. Sivaraman, “Development of Highly Luminescent Eu-MOFs for efficient sorption of UO22+ ions from aqueous medium”, Poster Presentation at The 15th Biennial DAE-BRNS Symposium On Nuclear And Radiochemistry (NUCAR-2021), 22-26 February, 2022, DAE Convention Center, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai, India (Online Mode)
  4. V. Venkata Sravani, Santosh Kumar Gupta, B. Sreenivasulu, A. Suresh*, C.V.S. Brahmmananda Rao, and N. Sivaraman, “Achieving Tunable Luminescence in Rare Earth Free IRMOF-3 through Post Synthetic Modifications by judicious choice of Organic Linker”, Poster presentation at The 15th Biennial DAE-BRNS Symposium On Nuclear And Radiochemistry (NUCAR-2021). 22-26 February, 2022, DAE Convention Center, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai, India (Online Mode)
  5. V. Venkata Sravani, B. Sreenivasulu*, Satendra Kumar, S. Maji, A. Suresh, C.V.S. Brahmmananda Rao, and N. Sivaraman, “Development of Highly Luminescent Lanthanide based MOFs for selective sensing of Pd2+over other metal ions”, Poster Presentation at The 15th Biennial DAE-BRNS Symposium On Nuclear And Radiochemistry (NUCAR-2021), (Best poster presentation). 22-26 February, 2022, DAE Convention Center, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai, India (Online Mode)
  6. V. Venkata Sravani, P. Amesh, B. Sreenivasulu, A. Suresh*, C.V.S. Brahmmananda Rao, and N. Sivaraman, “Development of an Acid-Resistant Silicon shielded Amidoxime based Metal Organic Framework for the Recovery of U(VI) from Aqueous. Medium”, Poster presentation at International Conference on Chemistry and Applications of Soft Materials (CASM-2022). 25-27 July, 2022, CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram
  7. V. Venkata Sravani, P. Amesh, B. Sreenivasulu, A. Suresh*, C.V.S. Brahmmananda Rao, and N. Sivaraman, “Development of Highly Acid-Resistant Silicon Protected Functionalized UIO-66 MOF for Efficient Recovery of Pd(II)”, Oral Presentation at Biennial symposium on Emerging Trends in Separation Science and Technology (SESTEC-2022). 22-26 November, 2022, Institute of Chemical technology (ICT), Mumbai, India

  8. V. Venkata Sravani, M. Bootharajan, B. Sreenivasulu, A. Suresh*, and C.V.S. Brahmmananda Rao, “Effect of Assorted Functional Groups in Highly Stable Zirconium based Metal organic frameworks on Hydrogen Adsorption under various Pressures”, Poster presentation at The 16th Biennial DAE-BRNS Symposium On Nuclear And Radiochemistry (NUCAR-2023). 01-05 May, 2023, DAE Convention Centre, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai, India.

                    

List of conferences from post-Ph.D.:

  1. V. Venkata Sravani,  and Neha Y Hebalakar*, “A Novel Product: Nanoporous Alumina-Polymer MOF Beads for Sustainable Defluoridation of Drinking Water”, Oral Presentation at The  7th International Conference on Recent Trends in Materials and Devices (ICRTMD 2026). 29-30 January, 2026, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. (Best Young Innovator Award).

Patents

HYDROGEL BEADS FOR REMOVAL OF FLUORIDE FROM WATER AND METHOD FOR PREPARATION THEREOF" Neha Yeshwanta Hebalkar, V. V. Sravani. (Filed) (Application No. 202541115678, Date of filing: 22/11/2025)

Major Projects / Technologies Developed

Major projects:

  1. Synthesis and Evaluation of Novel Functionalized Metal-Organic Framework for the Recovery of Metal Ions, Sensing, Luminescence and Hydrogen Storage Applications (IGCAR-HBNI (2018-2023): Ph.D.)
  2. Developing the Advanced Functional Novel Aerogel-MOF Composite Materials for Thermal Insulation, Pollutant Gases Removal, and Water Purification Technology Applications, (ARCI-DST (2023-Now): PDF)

Technology Development:

Although I have not contributed to work which has technology transfer, but I am part of tech transfer work.

Awards & Honours

  • Awarded Distinct 1st rank certificate for chemistry under Acharya Nagarjuna University in B.Sc. Andhra Pradesh, India. (2014)
  • Cleared AUCET (45th rank) and ANUCET (11th rank) for joining in postgraduation-Andhra Pradesh (State level Exam), India. (2014)
  • Awarded 2nd rank by Andhra university in M.Sc. Chemistry (2014-2016).
  • Cleared the National level exam conducted by IGCAR for Ph.D. (Chemistry) admission (2018)
  • Best Poster Presentation ward,15th Biennial DAE BRNS Symposium Nuclear and Radiochemistry (NUCAR-2021).
  • Got ARCI-DST Fellowship for PDF/Research Associate (2023)
  • Got Best Young Innovator Award in conference proceedings by The 7th International
  • Conference on Recent Trends in Materials and Devices (ICRTMD 2026), Amity University, Noida.

Affiliation to Professional Societies

While not currently holding formal memberships in professional societies, I am actively engaged with the scientific community through participation in national and international conferences, peer-reviewed publications, and collaborative research in materials science and nuclear chemistry.