DR. PEDDI PAVANI, PVP SIDDHARTHA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, INDIA

Dr. Pavani Peddi is an accomplished Indian academic and researcher serving as an Associate Professor in the Freshman Engineering Department at PVP Siddhartha Institute of Technology, Vijayawada. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Acharya Nagarjuna University in 2019, with research focused on the development and validation of novel stability-indicating analytical methods for pharmaceutical impurities using RP-HPLC. Over more than a decade of teaching and research, she has established expertise in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry, green chemistry, nanotechnology, environmental remediation, and sustainable agriculture. Her research integrates analytical method development with eco-friendly nanomaterial synthesis, contributing innovative solutions to pharmaceutical quality assurance, environmental protection, and agricultural sustainability. She has authored 38 research publications, including 30 Scopus-indexed papers, secured international research funding, published patents, and actively serves as a reviewer for several internationally recognised scientific journals.

Online Profiles
Researcher Information

Dr. Pavani Peddi maintains an active international academic presence through multiple scholarly platforms that facilitate global collaboration and dissemination of her research. Her ORCID profile provides a permanent digital researcher identity, while her Scopus Author ID reflects her indexed publications and citation metrics. Her Google Scholar profile showcases her publications, citation impact, and research visibility across various scientific disciplines. These platforms strengthen her international research profile and enable collaboration with researchers worldwide.

Education

Dr. Pavani Peddi possesses a strong academic foundation in chemistry, progressing from undergraduate studies to doctoral research with consistent specialization in analytical chemistry. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology from Maris Stella College under Acharya Nagarjuna University in 2008, followed by a Master of Science in Organic Chemistry from St. Ann’s College, Andhra University, in 2010. She subsequently pursued doctoral research at Acharya Nagarjuna University between 2014 and 2019, earning her Ph.D. in Chemistry. Her doctoral thesis, titled “Development and Validation of Novel Stability Indicating Analytical Methods for Impurities in Bulk Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms of Selected Drugs by RP-HPLC,” established her expertise in pharmaceutical analytical method development, impurity profiling, and chromatographic analysis.

Research Focus

Dr. Pavani Peddi’s research focuses on the development of sustainable analytical methodologies and environmentally friendly nanotechnology applications. Her primary research interests include pharmaceutical impurity profiling, stability-indicating RP-HPLC method development, validation of analytical procedures, and characterization of pharmaceutical degradation products. She has significantly expanded her research into green nanotechnology by developing plant-mediated synthesis routes for metal and metal oxide nanoparticles using eco-friendly biological resources. Her investigations include the characterization of nanomaterials using SEM, XRD, FT-IR, EDS, and TEM techniques, with applications in pollutant removal, photocatalysis, agriculture, antibacterial studies, antioxidant analysis, and sustainable nano biofertilisers. Her interdisciplinary research bridges pharmaceutical sciences, environmental chemistry, materials science, and sustainable agriculture while promoting the principles of green chemistry and environmental conservation.

Professional Experience

Dr. Pavani Peddi has accumulated over fourteen years of teaching, research, and academic administration experience. She began her academic career as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at PVP Siddhartha Institute of Technology in 2010, where she contributed extensively to undergraduate engineering education, laboratory instruction, student mentoring, curriculum development, and departmental academic activities. In recognition of her academic contributions and research excellence, she was promoted to Associate Professor in the Freshman Engineering Department in 2025. Throughout her career, she has actively supervised student projects, coordinated faculty development initiatives, participated in accreditation and quality assurance activities, and served on multiple institutional committees including IQAC, R&D, Examination Cell, Scholarship Committee, and Student Induction Programme coordination. Her professional career reflects a balanced commitment to excellence in teaching, research, institutional development, and student mentorship

Research Timeline

Dr. Pavani Peddi’s research journey reflects a progressive evolution from pharmaceutical analytical chemistry to multidisciplinary research in green nanotechnology, environmental remediation, and sustainable agriculture. Beginning with analytical method development and stability-indicating RP-HPLC techniques, her early research established robust methodologies for pharmaceutical impurity profiling and quality assurance. Following the successful completion of her doctoral research in 2019, she expanded her scientific expertise toward plant-mediated green synthesis of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles. Her recent investigations focus on eco-friendly nanomaterials for agricultural productivity, pollutant removal, photocatalysis, antibacterial applications, and nano biofertilisers. Supported by international research funding and protected through patented innovations, her research continues to address global challenges in pharmaceutical sciences, environmental sustainability, and green technology.

Research Timeline

Year Research Milestone
2014 Began doctoral research in Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry
2016 Published first RP-HPLC analytical method development papers
2019 Awarded Ph.D. in Chemistry from Acharya Nagarjuna University
2020 Advanced research in pharmaceutical impurity profiling
2021 Expanded research into green synthesis of nanoparticles
2022 Published multiple studies on green nanotechnology and environmental remediation
2023 Research focused on sustainable agriculture, photocatalysis and nanomaterials
2024 Published advanced HPLC, LC-MS/MS and impurity profiling research; Indian patent published; secured international research funding
2025 Promoted as Associate Professor; continued nano biofertiliser and analytical chemistry research
2026 Published research on phosphorus-containing hydroxyapatite nanoparticles for enhanced crop growth
Research Publications
Scopus Indexed Publications
Agro-Food Waste Mediated Green Synthesis of Phosphorus Containing Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles for Enhanced Eggplant Growth

Peddi, P. Agro-Food Waste Mediated Green Synthesis of Phosphorus Containing Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles for Enhanced Eggplant Growth. Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment, 30(5), 44–59 (2026). https://doi.org/10.25303/305rjce044059

Biogenic Synthesis of Potassium Nanoparticles from Artocarpus hirsutus Leaf Extract

Peddi, P. Biogenic Synthesis of Potassium Nanoparticles from Artocarpus hirsutus Leaf Extract: A Novel Nano Fertilizer for Enhanced Growth of Vigna radiata. Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment, 29(3), 95–106 (2025). https://doi.org/10.25303/293rjce950106

HPLC Protocol for Pralsetinib Impurity Analysis

Peddi, P. Establishing and Validating an HPLC Protocol for Pralsetinib Impurities Analysis, Coupled with HPLC-MS/MS Identification of Stress Degradation Products. Analytical Science and Technology, 37(5), 280–294 (2024). https://doi.org/10.5806/AST.2024.37.5.280

Green Analytical HPLC Method for Pimavanserin

Peddi, P. Characterization of Pimavanserin Stress Degradation Products by LC-MS/MS and Optimization of Green Analytical HPLC Method for Quantification of Pimavanserin and its Impurities. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 36(10), 2452–2460 (2024). https://doi.org/10.14233/ajchem.2024.32475

Analytical Approach for Sorafenib Impurities

Bhupatiraju, R. V., Peddi, P., Edla, S., Rekha, K., & Kasimala, B. B. Analytical Approach for HPLC Method Development for Quantification of Sorafenib and Its Pharmacopeia Impurities: LC-MS/MS Characterization and Toxicity Prediction of Stress Degradation Products. Separation Science Plus, 7(9) (2024). https://doi.org/10.1002/sscp.202400106

Impurity Profiling of Anagrelide

Peddi, P., Prasada Rao, P. T. S. R. K., Pavan Kumar, C. N. S. S., Usha Rani, N., & Lakshmi Tulasi, S. Impurity Profiling and a Stability Indicating Advanced Liquid Chromatographic Method Development and Validation for the Estimation of Related Impurities of Anagrelide. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 36(2), 325–330 (2024). https://doi.org/10.14233/ajchem.2024.30785

Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles

Lakshmi Tulasi, S., Peddi, P., & Usha Rani, N. Biosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles from Schrebera swietenioides Roxb. Leaf Extract and Their Potent Photocatalytic Activities. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 36(1) (2024). https://doi.org/10.14233/ajchem.2024.30615

Letermovir Process Related Impurities

Bhupatiraju, R. V., Srinivasa Kumar, B., Peddi, P., & Tangeti, V. S. An Effective HPLC Method for Evaluation of Process Related Impurities of Letermovir and LC-MS/MS Characterization of Forced Degradation Compounds. Journal of Chemical Metrology, 17(2), 181–198 (2023).

ZnO–CuO Nanocatalyst for Hydro-Dechlorination

Peddi, P., Usha Rani, N., & Lakshmi Tulasi, S. Green Synthesis of Bimetallic ZnO–CuO Nanocatalyst for the Hydro-Dechlorination of 1,2-Dichlorobenzene and 3-Chlorophenol. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 35(3), 578–584 (2023). https://doi.org/10.14233/ajchem.2023.26896

Nickel Nanoparticles for Chromium Removal

Usha Rani, N., Pavani, P., Lakshmi Tulasi, S., & Prasad Rao, P. T. S. R. K. Bio-Inspired Green Synthesis of Nickel Nanoparticles Using Sterculia foetida Leaf Extract and Its Application for Removal of Hexavalent Chromium from Aqueous Solution. Indian Drugs, 60(6), 26–38 (2023).

Dr. Pavani Peddi has established a strong research profile through sustained contributions to pharmaceutical analytical chemistry, green nanotechnology, environmental science, and sustainable agriculture. Her scholarly output includes 38 research publications, of which 30 are Scopus-indexed, with 162 citations and an H-index of 5. Her research has significantly advanced stability-indicating RP-HPLC method development, pharmaceutical impurity profiling, LC-MS/MS characterization, and plant-mediated green synthesis of nanoparticles. Her work has contributed to pharmaceutical quality assurance, environmental remediation, photocatalysis, antibacterial applications, water purification, and nano biofertiliser development, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach that bridges analytical chemistry, nanotechnology, and sustainable agriculture.

Innovation & Intellectual Property

Innovation is a defining feature of Dr. Pavani Peddi’s research career. She has developed advanced analytical methodologies for pharmaceutical quality assessment and pioneered eco-friendly nanotechnology solutions using plant-based synthesis approaches. Her intellectual property portfolio includes an Australian granted patent on a smart air quality detection system and an Indian published patent on copper oxide nanoparticles for biomedical applications. She has also authored a scholarly book on RP-HPLC analytical method validation, demonstrating her expertise in analytical chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences while translating scientific research into practical technological innovations.

Research Projects & Funding

Dr. Pavani Peddi has successfully secured international research funding to support innovative research in sustainable agriculture and nanotechnology. She received USD 2,000 from ANETARA LLC, USA, for a research project focused on Nano Bio Fertiliser. The project aims to develop environmentally sustainable nanomaterials capable of enhancing crop productivity while reducing environmental impacts associated with conventional agricultural practices. This funded research demonstrates the international relevance of her scientific expertise and her commitment to developing sustainable technological solutions for global agricultural challenges.

Conference Contributions

Dr. Pavani Peddi has actively contributed to scientific knowledge dissemination through conference participation, seminar organization, faculty development programmes, workshops, and professional training initiatives. She has completed eight workshops, seven certification courses, and nineteen Faculty Development Programmes, reflecting her commitment to lifelong learning and academic excellence. She has organized seminars on emerging scientific technologies, coordinated Student Induction Programmes and Universal Human Values courses, and served on the programme committee of an international multidisciplinary conference, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and academic engagement within the scientific community.

Academic Excellence

Dr. Pavani Peddi has demonstrated sustained academic excellence through outstanding achievements in teaching, research, student mentoring, and institutional leadership. With more than fourteen years of academic experience, she has successfully balanced high-quality teaching with impactful research and administrative responsibilities. Her contributions include curriculum delivery, project supervision, academic mentoring, committee leadership, quality assurance activities, faculty development, and research guidance. Her publication record, funded research, patents, reviewer contributions, and commitment to academic quality collectively reflect her dedication to advancing higher education and scientific research.

Societal & Industry Contribution

Dr. Pavani Peddi’s research addresses significant societal and industrial challenges through sustainable scientific innovations. Her work on green synthesis of nanoparticles provides environmentally friendly approaches for pollutant degradation, wastewater treatment, antibacterial applications, photocatalysis, and sustainable agricultural practices. Her validated analytical methods contribute to pharmaceutical quality control and regulatory compliance, while her research on nano biofertilisers supports improved agricultural productivity with reduced environmental impact. These contributions demonstrate the practical application of scientific research in improving public health, environmental sustainability, and industrial development.

Global Recognition

Dr. Pavani Peddi has earned international recognition through her publications in globally indexed scientific journals, international research funding, patents, and scholarly peer-review activities. Her research has been published in leading journals covering analytical chemistry, nanotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, and environmental research. She has received international project funding from the United States, obtained an Australian patent, and serves as a reviewer for internationally recognised journals including Discover Nano, Discover Materials, Journal of Nanoparticle Research, Journal of Fluorescence, and Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. These achievements demonstrate her growing international visibility and valuable contributions to the global scientific community.

DR. PEDDI PAVANI, PVP SIDDHARTHA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, INDIA