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Prof. Yogendra K is Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Environmental Science at Kuvempu University, where he also serves as Director of the Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Board, and heads the School of Earth & Environmental Science. He is a leading expert in environmental chemistry, water quality assessment, and photocatalytic nanomaterials for ecological remediation.
With more than 125 research articles in reputed national and international journals, Prof. Yogendra K’s scholarship spans riverine ecotoxicology, limnology, water remediation, and sustainable campus projects. He has supervised over 11 Ph.D. candidates and a post-doctoral fellow, contributing widely to education, curriculum development, and scientific outreach.
Prof. Yogendra K has forged key institutional partnerships, establishing Memoranda of Understanding with the National Centre for Biological Sciences–TIFR (Bangalore), CEE (Goa), EMPRI (Government of Karnataka), and Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. for the "Bottles for Change" campus plastic recycling initiative. His collaborative research includes international projects on plant photosynthesis and climate adaptation with Dr. Rakesh Tiwari (Uppsala University/University of Birmingham) and microclimate/ecosystem studies with Dr. Caroline Greiser (University of Stockholm).
A pioneer of sustainable campus transformation at Kuvempu University, Prof. Yogendra K initiated the Susthira Steel Cutlery Bank (to reduce single-use plastics), introduced electric vehicles in partnership with Panaji Midtown Rotary Club (Goa), and launched the Eco Cycle program for students.
He is the founder of the Susthira Eco-Club and Honorary President of the Susthira Senior Environmental Science Students’ Association, driving community engagement and environmental awareness.
Prof. Yogendra K’s contributions have been recognized with awards such as the Sir M. Visvesvaraya Parisara Ratna, Senior Scientist Award, and Best Researcher in Environmental Science. His profile reflects a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and sustainability in academia.
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Kuvempu University Professor2007 - Present
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Publications (35)
- Recyclable CaSiO 3 ‐Catalyzed Synthesis and Characterization of Indeno[1, 2‐d] Pyrimidine Derivatives: In Silico and Preliminary Biological Screening Save
- Microclimatic niche separation among swamp, forest, and edge species in Myristica swamps of the Western Ghats, India Save
- Nano calcium zincate-assisted synthesis of benzo[ d ]thiazol-2-yl phenylisoxazoles: quantum computational, in silico molecular docking simulations and DNA interaction Save
- Sustainable synthesis of benzimidazole-based Schiff base using reusable CaAl 2 O 4 nanophosphors catalyst: Insights into metal(II) complexes and DNA interactions Save
- Synergistic MgSiO 3 nanocatalysis for the efficient synthesis of benzo[ d ]oxazol-2-yl phenylisoxazoles: structural elucidation, drug-likeness profiling, and target-oriented biomolecular interactions Save
- Microclimatic Buffering and Seasonal Dynamics in Elaeocarpus Swamp Forests of the Western Ghats, India Save
- Soil quality assessment through minimum data set under maize land use system hilly zone of Karnataka, India Save
- Catalytic Synthesis of Bioactive Benzothiazole‐Indole Chalcone Using Nano‐MgZnAl 2 O 5 ; Promising Approach for Drug Discovery Save
- Investigation of bisindole-linked pyrimidine moieties: synthesis using strantium–aluminum supported strontium aluminate nanophosphors catalyst, DNA reactivity, and in silico molecular docking studies Save
- Efficient photodegradation of Victoria Blue B and Acridine Orange dyes by nickel oxide nanoparticles Save