Srinivas Dharavath
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, McMaster University, University of Idaho
0000-0003-0511-0607
About
Dr. Srinivas Dharavath is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), where he joined in 2019. His research interests focus on organic chemistry, particularly energetic materials and medicinal chemistry. Srinivas developed an interest in chemistry during his undergraduate studies, driven by his fascination with small drug molecules and natural products. He completed his graduate and postgraduate studies at Osmania University, Hyderabad, and obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India. He subsequently carried out postdoctoral research at the University of Idaho, USA, with Prof. Jeann’e M. Shreeve, and at McMaster University, Canada, with Prof. Jakob Magolan.
During his first postdoctoral research at the University of Idaho, Srinivas synthesized various small heterocyclic molecules, with a particular focus on secondary energetic materials for defense applications. Several of these molecules continue to show potential as promising energetic materials. Srinivas aims to develop functional materials with potential real-world applications and societal impact. During his second postdoctoral research at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada, he synthesized a variety of small heterocyclic molecules, with a particular focus on bioactive compounds for the screening of antibiotics, anticancer agents, and anti-obesity agents. Several of the newly synthesized molecules demonstrated promising potential for these applications.
Srinivas is passionate about teaching and enjoys his academic role in the Department of Chemistry at IIT Kanpur. He has published 39 research papers in reputed international journals based on his research conducted during his Ph.D., postdoctoral studies, and independent research at IIT Kanpur. He has also received an award from the Dr. K. V. Rao Scientific Society in recognition of his research contributions in PhD. In his independent career, he has received the Theme Chemistry award from Theme Journal and the P. K. Kelkar award for his research at IIT Kanpur. He also became a Fellow of the Telangana Academy of Science in 2025.
Employment
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Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur Associate Professor2024 - Present
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McMaster University Postdoctoral Fellow2017 - 2019
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University of Idaho Postdoctoral Fellow2015 - 2017
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University of Hyderabad Research Associate2015 - 2015
Education
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Projects & Funding
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Publications (113)
- Synergistic Integration of FOX-7 and HMX Frameworks with Geminal Diamino Bridging: A Computational Exploration of High-Energy, Low-Sensitivity Energetic Materials Save
- Computational Design and Energetic Performance Analysis of Fused Furazan-Pyrazine Cores with Dinitroheterocycles Save
- Functionalization of FOX‐7 Toward an Energetic Oxidizer With Enhanced Stability Save
- Rational Design of High-Performance Energetic Coordination Compounds via Nitrate Anion Integration Save
- Aminotetrazole-Based Nitrogen-Rich Energetic Materials: From Primary to Secondary Explosives and Gas Generators Save
- Nitrogen-Catenated Energetic Heterocycles for Metal-Free Primary Explosives and Gas Generators Save
- Huisgen Rearrangement as a Strategic Tool for Trifluoromethyl‐Integrated Energetic Materials Save
- Purine-Based Fused Tetracyclic Energetic Materials with Balanced Energetic Performance Save
- Redefining 1,3,4-Oxadiazoles: Bridged Architectures for Balanced Energetic Performance Save
- Ethyl 3-Ethoxy-3-iminopropanoate Hydrochloride: A Versatile Precursor for Generating Next-Generation Energetic Materials Save