11. Conferences - National

72. V. Pavitra, B. M Praveen, G. Nagaraju, ‘Radish (Raphanus sativus) leaves mediated Ta₂O₅ NPs for Li-ion batteries’, 2^nd National Conference on ‘Advanced Materials for energy, health, energy and enviornment’ during 6-7^th, Sept. 2019 at SJCE, Mysore.(Best oral presentation award)

71. Nagaraju G, ‘National Environmental Innovation Summit, on 29^th -30^th April 2019at Dept. of Studies and Research in Environmental Science’, Tumkur University, Tumkur,

70. M. Vinuth, K. Karthik, R. Hemanth, G. Nagaraju, B. Suresh and H.S. Bhojya Naik, ‘Environmentally benign Fe (III)-Montmorillonite for rapid adsorption of Rhodamine B dye in aqueous solution under ambient conditions’, National Environmental Innovation Summit, on 29^th -30^th April 2019 at Dept. of Studies and Research in Environmental Science, Tumkur University, Tumkur.

69. Lingaraju K, Raja Naika H, Nagabhushana H and Nagaraju G, ‘Biosynthesis of NiO NPs from Euphorbia heterophylla (L.) and its various biological applications,’ National Environmental Innovation Summit, on 29^th -30^th April 2019at Dept. of Studies and Research in Environmental Science, Tumkur University, Tumkur,

68. Madhukara Naik M, Bhojya Naik HS, Nagaraju G, Viswanath R and Rashmi SK

‘Photocatalytic degradation of toxic dyes using nickel ferrite nanoparticles,’ National Environmental Innovation Summit, on 29^th -30^th April 2019at Dept. of Studies and Research in Environmental Science, Tumkur University, Tumkur,

67. Tanuja J, Raja Naika H and Nagaraju G, ‘Biocompatible Razma seeds assisted CuO NPs for antibacterial and anticancer application’ National Environmental Innovation Summit, on 29^th -30^th April 2019at Dept. of Studies and Research in Environmental Science, Tumkur University, Tumkur,

66. Ashwini K, Raja Naika H, Nagaraju G and Karthik K, ‘Enhanced antibacterial activities of plant-based synthesized CdO-NiO-ZnO mixed metal oxide nanocomposite’, National Environmental Innovation Summit, on 29^th -30^th April 2019at Dept. of Studies and Research in Environmental Science, Tumkur University, Tumkur,

65. S.P. Vinay, Udayabhanu, G. Nagaraju, Chandrappa, ‘Ixora Coccinea extract mediated green synthesis of silver nanoparticles: Photodegradation and antimicrobial studies.’ Presented at two days National Conferences on ‘ Recent advances in Engineering, Technology and Science-@K19’ on 26-27^th, April 2019, Sreedevi Institute f Engineering and Technology, Tumkur. (Best presentation award)

64. A.S. Manjunath, N.S. Pavitra, G. Nagaraju, and Puttaswamy, Facile synthesis of stannous tungstate nanoparticles using Lemon as fuel: Photocatalytic activity.’ Indian Council of Chemistry, 12-14, Dec. 2018 at Dept. of Chemistry, NITK, Surathkal,

63. Sunitha B. Patil, H.S. Bhojya Naik and G. Nagaraju ‘Sugarcane juice mediated eco-friendly synthesis of visible light active zinc ferrite nanoparticles: Application to degradation of mixed dyes’ at National Conference on ‘Materials Science and Application’ during 9^th May 2018 at Dept. of Chemistry, SJB Institute of Technology, Bangalore. (Best oral presentation award)

62. Golla Ramesh, Udaybhanu, G. Nagaraju and Raghavendra Kumar, on ‘Synthesis and characterization of new Ru (II) complexes as sensitizers for applications in dye sensitized solar cells’ at National Conference On “Current Advances in Chemical Sciences” (NCCACS –2018) held at Department of Chemistry, University College of Science, Tumkur University, Tumakuru on 13-03-2018 (Best poster presentation)

61. Y.E. Satheesha, G.N. Mahalaxmi, Fareeda Banu,H. Nagabhushana, G. Nagaraju, Nivedita R.Desai and D.B. Aruna Kumar, on ‘Green synthesis and characterization of Nickel Oxide nanoparticles Using Eucalyptus Corymbia Leaves Extract at National Conference On “Current Advances in Chemical Sciences” (NCCACS –2018) held at Department of Chemistry, University College of Science, Tumkur University, Tumakuru on 13-03-2018 (Poster presentation)

60. Udayabhanu, M.V. Shankar, S.C. Sharma and G. Nagaraju, ‘Fabrication of Visible-light Active doped TiO₂nanoparticles: Application to Photocatalysis for Enhanced H₂ generation, Dye degradation & Detoxification of Cr (VI)’ at National Conference On “Current Advances in Chemical Sciences” (NCCACS –2018) held at Department of Chemistry, University College of Science, Tumkur University, Tumakuru on 13-03-2018 (Oral presentation)

59. Harsh Bengani, Sudhir H. Ranganath and G. Nagaraju, Chemical based portable oxygen generator, ‘The annual Chemical Engg. Symposium at Dept. of Chemcial Engg, IIT Guwahati, Assam, on 16^th-18^th March 2018.

58. T. Jayalakshmi, Brij Kishore, and G. Nagaraju, High cycling stability of core shell structured Mo₄V₆O₂₅ nanorods for rechargeable lithium ion batteries, at DAE BRNS sponsored conference on ‘Electrochemistry in advanced materials, corrosion and radiopharmaceuticals’ held at BARC, Feb. 15-17, 2018.

57. K. Lingaraju, H. Rajanaika, H. Nagabhushana, R.B. Basavaraj, M. Raghavendra and G. Nagaraju, ‘ Green synthesis of reduced graphene oxide using aqueous leaves extract of euphorbia heterophylla’ at Second National Conference on‘ Biotechnological Solutions for Sustainable Environmental Management’ held at Dept. of studies and research in Environmental Science, Tumakuru University, Tumakuru on 15^th Feb. 2018.

56. J. Puneetha, Sunitha B. Patil, K. Nagaraju, G. Nagaraju and A. Rathna, ‘Synthesis of TiO₂ by Co-precipitation method for the degradation of Tryphan blue and Methyl orange’ at Second National Conference on ‘Biotechnological Solutions for Sustainable Environmental Management’ held at Dept. of studies and research in Environmental Science, Tumakuru University, Tumakuru on 15^th Feb. 2018.

55. Harish Phattepur, B.S. Gowrishankar and G. Nagaraju, ‘Fabrication of TiO2 thin films by sol-gel spin coating method for the degradation of phenol’, at Second National Conference on ‘Biotechnological Solutions for Sustainable Environmental Management’ held at Dept. of studies and research in Environmental Science, Tumakuru University, Tumakuru on 15^th Feb. 2018.

54. Sunitha B. Patil, G. Nagaraju and H.S. Bhojya Naik, ‘Synthesis of Cu substituted nickel ferrite nanoparticles for the degradation of organic dye’, at Second National Conference on ‘Biotechnological Solutions for Sustainable Environmental Management’ held at Dept. of studies and research in Environmental Science, Tumakuru University, Tumakuru on 15^th Feb. 2018.

53. Shivaraj B. Patil, G. Nagaraju and V. Udayakumar, ‘Synthesis and characterization of γ-MnS nanoparticles’, at Second National Conference on ‘Biotechnological Solutions for Sustainable Environmental Management’ held at Dept. of studies and research in Environmental Science, Tumakuru University, Tumakuru on 15^th Feb. 2018.

52. J. Thanuja, H. Rajanaika and G. Nagaraju, Biosynthesis of Cu₄O₃ nanoparticles using kidney bean seeds: Applications to cytotaxicity and antibacterial activites’, ‘Biotechnological Solutions for Sustainable Environmental Management’ held at Dept. of studies and research in Environmental Science, Tumakuru University, Tumakuru on 15^th Feb. 2018.

51. M. Madhukara Naik, H.S. Bhojya Naik, G. Nagaraju, ‘Nickel doped cobalt ferrite nanoparticles: Efficient catalysts fordegradation of toxic dyes’, at ‘Recent Advances in Chemical Biology and Material Science for Industry and Society (RACBMS -18)’ held at Dept. of Industrial Chemistry, Kuvempu University, Shivamogga, on 9-10, Feb. 2018.

50. S. B. Patil, H. S. Bhojya Naik, G. Nagaraju, ‘Synthesis of Terbium (Tb³⁺) substituted NiFe₂O₄ nanoparticles and its photocatalytic application’, at ‘Recent Advances in Chemical Biology and Material Science for Industry and Society (RACBMS -18)’ held at Dept. of Industrial Chemistry, Kuvempu University, Shivamogga, on 9-10, Feb. 2018.

49. Udayabhanu, Brij Kishor, G. Nagaraju, ‘Green Surfactant Assisted Ultrasound Mediated Synthesis Of TiO₂ Nanoparticles: Electrode For Lithium-ion Battery’, at ‘Recent Advances in Chemical Biology and Material Science for Industry and Society (RACBMS -18)’ held at Dept. of Industrial Chemistry, Kuvempu University, Shivamogga, on 9-10, Feb. 2018.

48. Shivaraj B. Patil,G. Nagaraju and V. Udayakumar, ‘Facile Controlled Synthesis of MoO₂ Nanoparticles:Anode for Lithium - Ion Battery’, at ‘Recent Advances in Chemical Biology and Material Science for Industry and Society (RACBMS -18)’ held at Dept. of Industrial Chemistry, Kuvempu University, Shivamogga, on 9-10, Feb. 2018. (Best poster presentation award)

47. N.S. Pavitra and G. Nagaraju, ‘Ionic liquid assisted hydrothermal synthesis of ZnWO₄ nanoparticles: Photocatalytic activity’, at ‘Recent Advances in Chemical Biology and Material Science for Industry and Society (RACBMS -18)’ held at Dept. of Industrial Chemistry, Kuvempu University, Shivamogga, on 9-10, Feb. 2018.

46. Udayabhanu, M. V. Shankar, G. Nagaraju, ‘Green synthesis of pure and doped TiO₂ for sunlight activated H₂ production’ presented in “10^th annual conference of KSTA 2018” held at REVA University, Bengaluru on 18-19^th January 2018. (Best poster award-consolation with Rs. 5,000.00 cash prize)

45. M. Madhukara Naika, G. Nagaraju, H.S. BhojyaNaika,’Photocatalytic activity of Al³⁺ doped Nickel ferrite nanoparticles: Synthesis via sol-gel method’ presented a poster in “10^th annual conference of KSTA 2018” held at REVA University, Bengaluru on 18-19^th January 2018.

44. Sunitha B. Patil, H.S. Bojanaik and G. Nagaraju, Sugarcane juice assisted eco-friendly synthesis of CdFe₂O₄ nanoparticles: Application to Photocatalytic activity, Bangalore NANO, Hotel Ashok, Bangalore, Dec. 7-8, 2017.

43. Udayabhanu, N. Lakshmana Reddy, M. V. Shankar, H. Nagabhushana, D. Suresh, H. Rajanaika, S. C. Sharma, G. Nagaraju, ‘Comparison of H₂ generation by pure and Cu doped TiO₂ nanoparticles’, at National conference on ‘Trends in Advanced Materials and their Applications’ (TAMA-2017) on 30^th Nov. 2017, held at Dept. of Physics, Tumkur University, Tumkur (Best oral presentation award)

42. Sunitha B. Patil, G. Nagaraju, H. S. Bhojya Naik, ‘Photocatalytic activity of Gadolinium substituted Nickel ferrite nanoparticles’, at National conference on ‘Trends in Advanced Materials and their Applications’ (TAMA-2017) on 30^th Nov. 2017, held at Dept. of Physics, Tumkur University, Tumkur (Best poster presentation award)

41. T. Jayalakshmi and G. Nagaraju, ‘Synthesis and Characterization of CeO₂ Nanoparticles: Application to Photocatalytic Activity and Photoluminescence’ at National conference on ‘Trends in Advanced Materials and their Applications’ (TAMA-2017) on 30^th Nov. 2017, held at Dept. of Physics, Tumkur University, Tumkur

40. N. S. Pavithra and G. Nagaraju, ‘Photocatalytic activity of combustion derived CuO nanoparticles’ at National conference on ‘Trends in Advanced Materials and their Applications’ (TAMA-2017) on 30^th Nov. 2017, held at Dept. of Physics, Tumkur University, Tumkur.

39. K.N. Manukumar and G. Nagaraju, ‘Hydrothermal synthesis of CeO₂-TiO₂ hybrid nanoparticles for visible light active photocatalysis’, at National Conference on ‘Recent trends in materials science and Environmental issues’ held at Dept. of Chemistry and Physics, SJBIT, Bangalore on 10-05-2017.

38. T. Jayalakshmi, Dr. G. Nagaraju, ‘Template Free Synthesis of Doped(Ag, Pt) Bismuth Vanadate Nanoparticles and Their Photocatalytic Activity’ at UGC sponsored two day National Conference on ‘Recent Advancement in nano-Science and Technology (RANST-2017) held at Dept. of Chemistry, Govt. Science College, Chitradurga on 21-22, April 2017. (Best Oral Presentation award).

37. S.B. Patil, H.S. Bhojya Naik, G. Nagaraju, Green synthesis of ZnFe₂O₄ nanoparticles: Photocatalytic activity, at UGC sponsored two day National Conference on ‘Recent Advancement in nano-Science and Technology (RANST-2017) held at Dept. of Chemistry, Govt. Science College, Chitradurga on 21-22, April 2017.

36. S.B. Patil, H.S. Bhojya Naik and G. Nagaraju, ‘Photocatalytic degradation of dye using rare earth metal substituted ferrite nanoparticles and its characterization’, at National Conference on Recent Advances in Industrial Engineering and Applied Chemistry held at Dept. of Chemistry and Dept. of IEM, Siddhartha Institute of Technology, Tumakuru on 21-22, Oct. 2016 (Best Oral Presentation award).

35. N. Srikanth, K.N. Manukumar, G. Nagaraju and C. Madhu, ‘Solution combustion synthesis of ZnFe₂O₄ for photocatalytic application’ at National Conference on Recent Advances in Industrial Engineering and Applied Chemistry held at Dept. of Chemistry and Dept. of IEM, Siddartha Institute of Technology, Tumakuru on 21-22, Oct. 2016.

34. N Sreedevi, N. Srikanth, C. Madhu, G. Nagaraju, ‘Photocatalytic activity ZnFe₂O₄ nanomaterials via self-assisted solution combustion method’, at National Conference on Recent Advances in Industrial Engineering and Applied Chemistry held at Dept. of Chemistry and Dept. of IEM, Siddartha Institute of Technology, Tumakuru on 21-22, Oct. 2016.

33 G. Nagaraju, ‘Vanadium oxide based nanorings for lithium battery applications’ at National Conference on Recent Advances in Industrial Engineering and Applied Chemistry held at Dept. of Chemistry and Dept. of IEM, Siddhartha Institute of Technology, Tumakuru on 21-22, Oct. 2016.

32. K.M. Bharathkumar, Udayabhanu, G. Nagaraju, K. Sunil kumar, ‘Green synthesis of BiVO₄ nanoparticles for photocatalytic application’, at National Conference on Recent Advances in Industrial Engineering and Applied Chemistry held at Dept. of Chemistry and Dept. of IEM, Siddartha Institute of Technology, Tumakuru on 21-22, Oct. 2016.

31. Shivaraj B. Patil and G. Nagaraju, ‘Effect of oxygen on the combustion of ammonium molybdate’, at National Conference on ‘Recent Advances in Materials Science & its Applications (RAMSA-16)’ held at School of Engineering and Technology, Jain Global Campus, Jakkasandra, Kanakapura Tq. on 24^th September 2016

30. R .Thara, Lohitesh Jaga Kumar, G. Nagaraju, G.S. Shivashankar, ‘Synthesis and characterization of MgO nanoparticles: Effect of MgO nanoparticles on the mechanical properties of Aluminum alloy LM6’, National Conference On Recent Trends in Mechanical Engineering NCRTME – 2016, held at Department of Mechanical Engineering, JNTUH, Hyderabad on 28 – 29 April 2016. (Oral presentation)

29. Danith kumar, Chikkahanumantharayappa, H. Raja Naika, H. Nagabhushan, S.C. Sharma and G. Nagaraju, ‘Photoluminescence and antibacterial studies of ZnO nanoparticles via solution combustion synthesis’, National conference on ‘ recent advances in applied chemistry (RAAC-2015) held at 17^th Dec. 2015 at Dayananda Sagar Univeristy, Bangalore. (Best oral presentation award)

28. J.K. Lohitesh, R .Thara, G. Nagaraju, ‘Effect of ZnO nanoparticles on the Mechanical Properties of LM6’, at Nationl Conference on Emerging Trends in Nano applications, BMS Institute of Technology, Bangalore, March 27-28, 2015

27. K. Manjunath, E. Archana, K. Nagaraju, J. Dupont, Uday Kumar, G. Nagaraju, ‘Ionic Liquid Intercalated V₂O₅ Nanorods: Synthesis and Characterization’, held at 7^th Annual KSTA conference on Science, Technology and Productization Feb. 5-6, 2015. Oxford College of Science, Bangalore.

26. L.S. Reddy Yadav, K. Lingaraju, Basavaraju, Daruka Prasad, C. Kavitha, G.E. Rudreshappa and G. Nagaraju, ‘Synthesis of CeO₂ nanoparticles: Photocatalytic and antibacterial activities’, held at 7^th Annual KSTA conference on Science, Technology and Productization Feb. 5-6, 2015. Oxford College of Science, Bangalore

25. G. Nagaraju, National Conference on ‘Application of nanotechnology in environmental remediation, at Dept. of Studies and Research in environmental science, Tumakuru University, Tumakuru on 7-10-2015

24. K. anjunath, L. S. Reddy Yadav, J. Dupont and G. Nagaraju, ‘Ionothermal synthesis of TiO₂ nanoparticles: Efficient hydrogen production and antibacterial activity’ Electrochemical Concepts; Materials for Energy Storage and Sensing (ECMESS-2015) held at Dept. of Chemistry, St. Joseph College, Bangalore during Feb12-13, 2015.

23. Danith Kumar, L.S. Reddy Yadav, K. Lingaraju, K. Manjunath, D. Suresh, Daruka Prasad, H. Nagabhushana, S.C. Sharma, H. Raja Naika, Chikkahanumantharayappa and G. Nagaraju, ‘Combustion Synthesis of MgO Nanoparticles Using Plant Extract: Structural Characterization and Photoluminescence Studies’, 59th DAE Solid State Physics Symposium, 16-20, Dec. 2014, AIP Conf. Proc. 1665, 010001 (2015); http://dx.doi.org /10.1063/ 1.4917570

22. Raja Naika H, Manjunatha N, Vijay K, Ravishankar T.N, Shilppa C.J, Suresh D, Nagabhushana H, Nagaraju G, Sharma S.C. (2013) Synthesis and Photocatalytic activity of MgO nanoparticles, Proceding of National conference on “Nano Science and Nano Technology” on 11^th October 2013. ISBN: 978-81-928203-2-3, Page No. 55-57.

21. Raja Naika H, Lingaraju K, Udaybanu, Suresh D, Krishna V, Nagabhushana H, Nagaraju G (2014) Accacia concinna fruit extract mediated synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles and its Biological importance, Proceeding of National Conference on “Biotechnology for Human welfare” on 27^th September 2014. ISBN: 978-93-82694-16-8, Page No.31-39.

20. L. S. Reddy Yadav, K. Manjunath, K. Lingaraju, H. Raja Naik, C. Kavitha, G. Nagaraju, ‘Ionic liquid assisted hydrothermal synthesis of TiO₂ nanoparticles: photocatalytic and antibacterial activity’ UGC sponsored two days National conference on Advanced Nanotechnology and Its Applications”(NCOANA)on 22-23, January 2015 at Maharani’s Science College for women, Palace Road, Bangalore. (Oral presentation)

19. N. Suresh, S. Venkateswaran, G. Nagaraju, S. Seetharamu, ‘Influence of fly ash reinforcement on the mechanical properties of Al-Si alloy based composites’, National Conference, Trends In Mechanical Engineering, Jan 16-17 2014 under TEQIP-II, P P64-71

18. Danith Kumar, C.J. Shilpa, Lingaraju, K.M. Manjunath, D. Suresh, Daruka Prasad, H. Nagabhushan, Raja Naika and G. Nagaraju, ‘Green Synthesis and characterization of MgO nanoparticles’, International Conference on Nanobio, Biomimetic Materials and its applications’ (ICNBM- 2014), Hindustan College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore, 27-28, February 2014 (Oral Presentation)

17. Nagabhushan, Danith Kumar, Lingaraju, Raja Naika, K.M. Manjunatha, Dhananjaya, H. Nagabhushana, B.E. Ramachndran, G. Nagaraju, ‘Antibacterial properties of ZnO nanoparticles synthesized from self-propagating solution combustion method’. National Conference on frontier in applied spectroscopy, NCOFIAS-2014, 13-14, January 2014, Department of Chemistry, Maharani's Science College for Women, Bangalore

16. Lakshmi Sagar Reddy, Dhanith Kumar, Lingaraju, Alamelu K Ramasami, G.A. Swetha, B. Daruka Prasad, H. Nagabhushana, Raja Naika, G. Nagaraju, Combustion Synthesis of Characterization of ZnO Nanoparticles: Microbial activity, National Conference on frontier in applied spectroscopy, NCOFIAS-2014, 13-14, January 2014, Department of Chemistry, Maharani's Science College for Women, Bangalore

15. Dhankith Kumar, Lakshmi Sagar Reddy, Lingaraju, T.N. Ravishankar, Daruka Prasad, Sudheer Kumar, H. Nagabhushan, Raja Naika, G. Nagaraju, ‘Green Synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles and its photocatalytic/microbial activity’, National Conference on frontier in applied spectroscopy, NCOFIAS-2014, 13-14, January 2014, Department of Chemistry, Maharani's Science College for Women, Bangalore

14. D.L. Narasimha Murthy, Nagabhushan, Lingaraju, K. Manjunath, T. Ramakrishnappa, Dhankith Kumar , H. Nagabhushan, Bincy Rose, Raja Naika, Jairton Dupont and G. Nagaraju, Ionic liquids assisted hydrothermal synthesis of palladium nanoparticles’ National Conference on frontier in applied spectroscopy, NCOFIAS-2014, 13-14, January 2014, Department of Chemistry, Maharani's Science College for Women, Bangalore. (Best poster presentation award)

13. T.N. Ravishankar, K. R. Alamelu, K. Manjunath, C.J. Shilpa, D. Suresh, Rajanaik, H. Nagabhushan, J. Dupont and G. Nagaraju. ‘Ionothermal synthesis and photocatalytic activity of TiO₂ nanoparticles’. National conference on nanoscience and nanotechnology, BMS Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Oct 11^th, 2013.

12. K. Manjunath, T.N. Ravishankar, T.R. Ramakrishnappa, R. Geetha Balakrishna, H. Nagabhushan, J. Dupont and G. Nagaraju. ‘Photocatalytic activity of TiO₂ nanoparticles: Synthesis using functionalized ionic liquids’. National conference on nanoscience and nanotechnology, BMS Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Oct 11^th, 2013.

11. T.N. Ravishankar, K.Manjunath, K.R.Alamelu, T.R. Ramakrishnappa, H.Nagabuhshana, D. Suresh, Raja Naik and G. Nagaraju. ‘Synthesis of TiO₂ nanoparticles using functionalized ionic liquids: Photocatalytic activity’. National conference on Frontiers and Challenges in Chemsitry (FCC-2013) to be held at Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bangalore at 10-11^th , 2013. (Oral Presentation).

10. K. Manjunath,.N. Ravishankar, K.R. Alamelu, R. Geetha Balakrishna, H. Nagabhushana, D. Suresh, Raja Naik and G. Nagaraju, ‘Low temperature synthesis and photocatalytic activity of TiO₂ nanoparticles using functionalized ionic liquid’. National conference on Frontiers and Challenges in Chemsitry (FCC-2013) to be held at Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bangalore at 10-11^th , 2013. (Oral Presentation)

9. T.N. Ravishankar, K. Manjunath, Alamelu K. Ramasami, B.S. Ravikumar, H. Nagabhushana, D. Suresh, J.Dupont, G. Nagaraju. ‘Enhancement of photocatalytic activity of lithium doped titanium dioxide (Li:TiO₂) nanoparticles via ionic liquid assisted hydrothermal method. National conf. on ‘Frontiers and Challenges in Biological Organometalli Compounds’ MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, June 20-21, 2013.

8. G. Nagaraju, K. Manjunath, S. Sujoy, J. Dupont and S. Sampath. ‘Na_0.3V₂O₅ 1.5H₂O/RGO composite via hydrothermal method: Lithium storage behavior’. 21^st National Symposium on Catalysis, IICT, Hyderabad, (CATSYMP21) Feb 10-13, 2013. (Oral Presentation)

7. B. Umesh, B. Eraiah, H. Nagabhushaa, B.M. Nahabhushana, Chikkahanumantha rayappa, G. Nagaraju, C. Shivakumar, R.P.S. Chakradhar. ‘Preparation and characterization of rod like Nd₂O₃ nanosphosphor through hydrothermal route, ‘National Seminar on Display Phosphor and its Applications (NSDPA-2009)’ Dept. of Physics, Vivekananda First grade College, Bangalore. Oct 22-23, 2009

6. G. Nagaraju and G.T. Chandrappa, ‘Organic assisted hydrothermal synthesis of MoO₂

microspheres’, 52^nd Solid State Physics Symposium, Dept. of Studies in Physics, University of Mysore, Dec. 27-31, 2007.

5. G. Nagaraju, B.M. Nagabhushana, B. Nagappa and G.T. Chandrappa, ‘Synthesis, characterization and applications of hydrothermal and combustion derived nanomaterials’, National Review and Coordination Meeting on ‘Nanoscinece and Nanotechnology: International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), Hyderabad, Feb. 21-23, 2007.

4. G. Nagaraju and G.T. Chandrappa, ‘Synthesis and characterization of silver molybdate nanorods/multipods’, National Review and Coordination Meeting on ‘Nanoscinece and Nanotechnology: International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), Hyderabad, Feb. 21-23, 2007. (Oral Presentation)

3. G. Nagaraju and G.T. Chandrappa, ‘Hydrothermal synthesis of MoS₂ nanofiber bundles’, National Symposium on the role of Analytical Instruments and Applications of Materials (AICQOM-2007), Bangalore, Jan. 27- 28, 2007.

2. G. Nagaraju and G.T. Chandrappa, ‘Organic free hydrothermal synthesis ZnO nanowires’, National Conference on Chemistry (NCC-CCB 2006): Dept. of Chemistry, Bangalore University, Bangalore, Sept. 27-29, 2006.

1. G. Nagaraju and G.T. Chandrappa, ‘Photoluminescence properties of surfactant free hydrothermally derived ZnO nanorods’, National Conference on Advanced Characterization Techniques on Nanomaterials (ACTON-2005): Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Aug. 24-26, 2005.