Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

Dr. Preeti Mangala

Associate Professor, HOD (Chemistry)

  • Academic Experience:

    Teaching Experience at UG level : 18 years Teaching Experience at PG level : 13 years

  • Qualification:

    M.Sc., B.Ed., Ph.D.

  • Contact:

    Email: preetimangala@jyotinivas.org

Dr. Preeti Mangala

Associate Professor, HOD (Chemistry)

# Degree Subject University, place ,year
1 Ph.D Chemistry. Thesis title: 'Studies on Mixed-Ligand Complexes of Chromium Group in Trivalent State'. Veer Kunwar Singh University (VKSU), Ara - 802301.2004
2 B.Ed Physical Science & Biological Science Women's Training College, Patna University, Patna. 1998 1st Class with Distinction
3 Ph.D in Biochemistry Karpagam University, Coimbatore Karpagam University, Coimbatore, 2013
4 M.Sc Chemistry (Inorganic Special) Dept. of Chemistry, Patna University, Patna.1996 1st Class 1st Rank with Distinction
5 B.Sc. Hons. Chemistry Honours Patna Science College, Patna University, Patna. 1994 1st Class 2nd Rank

Chemistry : Inorganic Chemistry (Coordination Chemistry, Inorganic Nano-materials)

Research Papers Published in International journals:
1. ‘Fabrication and Characterization of Molybdenum Trioxide Nanoparticles and their Anticancer, Antibacterial and Antifungal Activities’, Malaysian Journal of Chemistry, 2022, Vol. 24(1), 36-53.
2. Study of Lead content in Ayurvedic and Homeopathic medicines commonly used for the treatment of cold, cough and body aches. International Journal of Scientific Research (IOSR): Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (Associated with CSIR unit of India), eISSN: 2319 – 2402; pISSN: 2319 – 2399; Volume 5, Issue 3, pp 08 – 12, July-Aug 2013, Impact factor 63.6%.
3. ‘Nitrosyl Complexes of Molybdenum (0)’ was published in J. Chemistry Preprint Server on 4th August 2001 inorgchem/0108001, U.S.A. Preprint Server. The paper was considered as one of the best paper ranked four stars.
Research Papers Published in National journals:
1. ‘A Review on Nanochemistry of Chromium Oxide’ in Academic Studies – National Journal of Jyoti Research Academy (ASNJJRA), ISSN-0975-461X, Vol. 14(2), 66-74, 2021.
2. ‘Benzene extract worked as anti-oxidant and wound healing’ in Napier Indian Advanced Research Journal of Sciences ISSN-0975-1726, Vol.4, 61-63, June 2010.
3. ‘Mixed Ligand Copper (II) glycinate with oxine and its derivatives’ in Academic Studies – National Journal of Jyoti Research Academy (ASNJJRA), ISSN-0975-461X, Vol. 4(1), 1-3, 2010.
4. ‘A Study of synthesis of 2-(phenylthioureido)-4-(2’,7’-dimethyl-4’-quinoloxy)-6-(arylaminothiourea derivatives)’ in Napier Indian Advanced Research Journal of Sciences ISSN-0975-1726, Vol.3, 93-95, 2009.
5. ‘Study of Lead content in various water samples within Bangalore and A survey based on effects of Lead poisoning on people’ in Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry, Association of Clinical Biochemists of India ISSN-0970-1915, Springer, Vol.24, 133-134, Supplement 2009.
6. ‘A kinetic Study of effect solvent on the thermodynamic activation parameters, activation energies and iso-kinetic temperature of a bimolecular solvolysis reaction’ in Napier Indian Advanced Research Journal of Sciences ISSN-0975-1726, Vol.2, 91-95, 2009.
7. ‘Mixed Ligand Complexes of Vanadium (III) with Biguanides’ in Academic Studies – National Journal of Jyoti Research Academy (ASNJJRA), ISSN-0975-461X, Vol. 2(1), 17-19, 2008.
8. ‘Mixed Ligand Complexes of Chromium (III) with some Nitrogen Donor Ligands’ in Academic Studies – National Journal of Jyoti Research Academy (ASNJJRA), ISSN-0975- 461X, Vol. 1(1), 24-27, 2007.
9. ‘Chromium (III) and Molybdenum (III) Complexes with Tetradentate Nitrogen Donor Macrocyclic Ligands’ in Asian Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 15, No. 2, 1108-1112, 2003.

Research Papers presented at National level:
Dr. Preeti Mangala presented a paper on 'Guidelines for Publications in Journals and e-Journals' at UGC sponsored National Conference on Role of Libraries in the Information Era: Optimizing Knowledge Resources in Learning and Research on 17th Feb 2014 organized by Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous Bangalore.
'Study of Lead content in a few Ayurvedic Medicines commonly used for the treatment of cold, cough and body aches'(Oral presentation). National Conference on Developmental Biology (NACON D BIO 2010) organized by Department of Botany, Bangalore University sponsored by UGC-SAP held from 15-17 September 2010 at IISc Bangalore.
'Mixed Ligand Copper (II) glycinate with oxine and its derivatives.' 97th Indian Science Congress Conference at Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 3-7, 2010.
'Study of Lead content in various water samples within Bangalore and A survey based on effects of Lead poisoning on people.' 36th National Conference of Association of Clinical Biochemists of India at Kochi, Nov 5-7, 2009.
'Conservation Literacy in Environmental Resources: Need of the time' in International Conference on Emerging Trends in Higher Education-A Global Perspective: Concerns & Challenges in Environmental Sustainability, Entrepreneurship & Cinema. 12- 14 August 2008 at JNC.Awarded First prize for the poster.
Presented a paper at Indian Science Congress held at Bangalore in 2003, Abstract Section IV: Chemical Sciences, Inorganic Paper No. 11.

1. Attended International Conference on Chemical Sciences: Academia, Industry & Society Interface (ICCS 2022) organised by Department of Chemistry, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore in collaboration with Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA), Govt. of Karnataka from 23rd June to 25th June 2022.
2. Successfully completed Seven-day National FDP on Pedagogy and Learning: Mapping New Approaches organised by IQAC, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru from 3rd Jan to 9th Jan 2022.
3. Attended Workshop on ‘Research Proposal Writing & Funding Opportunities’ organised by Research Cell, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru on 28th September 2021.
4. Attended Jyoti Summit 2021: International Virtual Summit on ‘Humanities and Social Needs – An Industry Academic Knowledge Exchange Venture’ organised by Post Graduate Centre, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru on 23rd & 24th September 2021.
5. Attended One-Day IQAC Online Symposium on ‘NAAC Accreditation Process: Lessons from Recently Accredited A++ Colleges in Kerala’ organised by Loyola College of Social Sciences (LCSS), Thiruvananthapuram on 24th June 2021.
6. Attended webinar on ‘Current Status of Li-Ion Battery Technology’ organised by Department of Chemistry, Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bengaluru on 5th June 2021.
7. Attended webinar on ‘Self Care Techniques in The Pandemic to Prevent Death Rate’ organised by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), JMJ College for Women (Autonomous), Tenali on 2nd June 2021.
8. Attended webinar on ‘Conquering the Mucormycosis (Black Fungus)’ organised by National Service Scheme Unit, KLE Society’s S. Nijalingappa College, Bengaluru on 30th May 2021.
9. Attended Faculty Development Programme on ‘Accelerating Innovations in Material Science - Surface Characterization’ organised by Department of Chemistry, BMS Institute of Technology & Management, Bengaluru, India from 18th to 22nd May 2021.
10. Attended webinar on ‘Mental Health for All: Greater Investment – Greater Access’ organised by B.Voc Department of Psychology, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru in Association with Eudaimonic Centre for Positive Change & Wellbeing, Bengaluru & United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on 10th October 2020.
11. Attended webinar on ‘Applications of Mass Spectroscopy in Chemistry and Beyond’ organised by Department of Chemistry, BMS Institute of Technology & Management, Bengaluru, India on 19th September 2020.
12. Attended International Virtual Jyoti Summit 2020: ‘Future Learning – New Texts, Trends and Perspectives’ organised by Postgraduate Centre of Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore - 95 from 24th to 26th September 2020.
13. Attended webinar on ‘Trajectory of Academic Development: The Thrust of National Education Policy NEP 2020’ organised by IQAC, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru, Karnataka on 22nd and 23rd September 2020.
14. Attended International webinar on ‘Online Platform’ organised by Department of Studies in Chemistry, Manasagangotri, University of Mysore, Mysuru on 18th, 19th and 21st September 2020.
15. Attended National webinar on ‘Learning Chemistry Principles through Simple Experiments’ organised by Department of Chemistry, Bishop Cotton Women’s Christian College, Bangalore - 560027 on 13th August 2020.
16. Attended webinar on ‘Honey Farming in Integrated Farming System’ organised by Department of Entomology, Sampurna International Institute of Agri Science & Horticultural Technology, Channapattana on 5th August 2020.
17. Attended National webinar on ‘RNA Mediated Gene Regulation’ organised by Department of Biochemistry, Mount Carmel College, Autonomous, Bengaluru, India – 560 052 on 3rd August 2020.
18. Attended webinar on ‘Advance Membrane Technology for Allied Applications’ organised by School of Applied Science, Department of Chemistry, Reva University, Bengaluru, India on 27th July 2020.
19. Attended National webinar on ‘Science in Current Scenario’ organised by Department of Science, St. Francis de Sales College, Bangalore - 100 on 21st July and 22nd July 2020.
20. Attended webinar on ‘Impact of Unscientific Agricultural Practice on Soil & Ground Water Quality’ organised by Department of Agricultural Soil Science, Sampurna International Institute of Agri Science & Horticultural Technology on 20th July 2020.
21. Attended National webinar on ‘Research Methodology’ organised by Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai – 600 034, Tamil Nadu, India on 17th July 2020.
22. Attended International webinar on ‘History and Biology of the Corona viruses and Reflections on a Post-COVID World’ organised by Department of Chemistry, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Bengaluru - 560027 on 11th July 2020.
23. Attended International webinar on ‘Frontier Research in Science’ organised by Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru on 30th June 2020.
24. Attended webinar on ‘Impact Factor, H-Index & Google Scholar’ organised by The Research Committee in collaboration with The Department of Commerce, Ratnam College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Bhandup West, Mumbai on 29th June 2020.
25. Attended Faculty Development Programme on ‘Reconfiguring the Mind: Post COVID Consciousness’ organised by IQAC, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru from 23rd June to 27th June 2020.
26. Attended webinar on ‘Basic Author Workshop Research Article & Reference Management Using Mendeley’ organised by Faculty of Science, Annamalai University in collaboration with ELSEVIER on 22nd June 2020.
27. Attended webinar on ‘Education tools for Online Learning in Chemistry’ organised by Department of Chemistry & IQAC, St. Joseph’s College for Women (Autonomous), Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on 18th June 2020.
28. Attended webinar on ‘Covid-19: Coping with Global Challenges-Career & Health of Youth’ organised by Department of Physics, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru on 17th June 2020.
29. Attended webinar on ‘Combat Corona – The New World Order’ organised by Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru on 16th June 2020.
30. Attended Faculty Development Programme on ‘E-Content : Teaching and Learning’ organised by IQAC, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru from 9th June to 13th June 2020.
31. Attended webinar on ‘Challenges and Opportunities for Business and Economies Worldwide, Post COVID-19’ organised by Department of Commerce, Economics & IQAC, Govt. Raza P.G. College, Rampur, U.P. (India) on 7th June 2020.
32. Attended webinar on ‘The art of synthesizing organic compounds: A Researcher’s Perspective’ organised by Department of Chemistry & IQAC, Sir Syed College, Taliparamba, Kannur, Kerala on 4th June 2020.
33. Attended webinar on ‘Multicomponent and Cascade Reactions’ organised by Department of Chemistry, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Bangalore-560027 on 2nd June 2020.
34. Completed successfully online Faculty Development Programme on ‘Empowering Teachers for Smart Teaching’ held from 05 May to 11 May 2020 organised by St. Joseph’s P U College, Bangalore.
35. Participated in one day workshop on ‘Instrumental Methods of Analysis’ held on 31st October 2018 at CIIRC (Centre for Incubation, Innovation, Research & Consultancy), Jyothi Institute of Technology, Bengaluru.
36. Participated in ‘Nano for Youth’ Programme held on 22nd March 2018 at Satish Dhawan Auditorium – Center for Scientific and Industrial Consultancy (CSIC), Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru as part of International Conference on Nanoscience and Technology (ICONSAT 2018).
37. Participated at the Round Table Discourse on ‘The Present Context of Higher Education Impacting Universities and Colleges: Preparing for High Quality Initiatives’ organized by the Centre for Education Beyond Curriculum (CEDBEC), Christ Deemed to be University, Bengaluru on 15 – 17 March 2018.
38. Participated in the National Workshop on ‘Engaging with Public Universities in India: Autonomy as an Idea and Its Practice’ organised by National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) during 8-9 March 2018 at New Delhi.
39. Participated in the National level Seminar ‘India after Seventy Years: Emerging Trends in Management, IT, Organic chemistry, Literary and Cultural Studies’ held on 22nd and 23rd September 2017 organised by Post-Graduate Centre, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore under ‘Jyoti Summit 2017 – India after Seventy Years’.
40. Participated in the Intenational Conference on Electronics, Physics & Chemistry held from 16th to 18th February 2017 at Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous Bangalore in collaboration with International Multidisciplinary Research Foundation (IMRF).

41. National Conference on ‘Recent Trends in Chemistry’ held on 24th February, 2016 at Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore (UGC sponsored). Participated as active member of Organising committee as incharge for pre conference printing work and power point display.
42. Participated in 103rd Indian Science Congress National Conference held at University of
Mysore, Mysuru from January 3 to 7, 2016.
43. Participated in a UGC sponsored Workshop on ‘Staff Training and Enhancement’ organized by Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous on 10th June 2015.
44. Participated in UGC sponsored State Level Conference on Euthanasia titled ‘Kill the Pain, Not the Patient’ jointly organized by Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous and Archdiocesan Communications Centre on 23rd January 2015.
National Conference on ‘Recent Trends in Medicinal Chemistry’ held on 3rd and 4th  September, 2014 at Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore (UGC sponsored). Participated as active member of organizing committee and as Treasurer.
45. Attended a 1-day workshop on ‘National Workshop on Research and Publication’ at Christ University, Bangalore on 9th July 2013.
46. Dr. Preeti Mangala participated as active member of organizing committee as well as participant in the two-day National Conference on ‘Are our women and daughters safe today? - Listen, feel and respond to women’s voices’ organized by The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous Bangalore held on 14th and 15th February 2013.
47. Participated as Organising Committee member in State level Science Seminar Synergy 2013 on ‘Building Blocks of the Universe: From the Finite to the Infinite’  held on 12th February 2013 at Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous Bangalore.
48. Dr. Preeti Mangala participated in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on ‘Recognising Holistic Learning for Quality Enhancement: Integrating Curriculum with Co-curriculum’ on 8th and 9th February 2013 organized by St. Francis College for Women Autonomous, Hyderabad, A.P.
49. National Conference of Catholic Psychologists, India in association with Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous on ‘Community Oriented Psychological Interventions’ held from 16th – 18th September, 2011at Bangalore. Participated as active member of organising committee.
50. National Conference on ‘Chemistry for Society and Industry’ held on 5th March, 2011 at Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore (UGC sponsored). Participated as active member of organizing committee.
51. National Workshop on ‘Enhancing Quality in Research Publications’ organized by the Centre for Research, Christ University, Bangalore held on April 22-23, 2010.
52. National Workshop on ‘Creative Teaching in Different Aspects of Chemistry’ organized by Chemistry Teachers Forum in collaboration with The Electrochemical Society of India and Royal  Society of Chemistry (London) Deccan Section IISc, Bangalore held on 2nd March 2010
53. National Conference on ‘Inclusive Education and Inclusive Development’ from 17th to 19th
Oct, 2008 held at Jnanajyothi Auditorium, Bangalore University, Bangalore.
54. International conference on ‘Emerging Trends in Higher Education – A Global Perspective:
Concerns and Challenges in Environmental Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Cinema’
(ICEEC) held in Aug, 2008 at Jyoti Nivas College (Autonomous), Bangalore.
55. Organized National seminar on Prevention of lead poisoning on 13th September, 2008 at Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore.
56. National level workshop on ‘LEAD-er: Lead Educator capacity building in organizing Lead
Awareness’ at S.J.R. College, Bangalore on 23rd Aug, 2008.
57. National seminar on ‘Environmental Impact of Lead on Health’ on 16th Feb, 2008 at St.
John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore.
58. State level workshop on ‘Bio-informatics’ on 29th Sep, 2007 at Christ College, Bangalore.
59.  State level seminar on ‘Exploring Excellence in Higher Education’ from 23-24 Feb, 2007 at Christ College, Bangalore.

Proposal selected for the International Colloquium Youth WES (Water, Environment & Sanitation) Leadership IDEA at IIT Madras: Ms. Sarah John of IV Sem BBG was selected to present her proposal on 'Cost effective treatment of organic wastes in the effluents of small scale industries using Rotating Biological Contacters and its variations' under the guidance of Dr. Preeti Mangala at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras during the aforesaid colloquium to be held on 10th and 11th March 2013 organized by Centre of Excellence for Change (CEC) in association with IIT, Madras.
Dr. Preeti Mangala has been awarded 'Glory of India Gold Medal' and 'Shiksha Rattan Puraskar' by Dr. GVG Krishnamurthy, Former Election Commissioner of India and Dr. BhishmaNarain Singh, Former Governor of Tamilnadu and Assam respectively at a seminar on 'Role of Education in Modern India' on 30th October 2012 at New Delhi organized by International Institute of Success Awareness (IISA) and India International Friendship Society (IIFS).
Awarded I Prize for the oral presentation on 'Study of Lead content in a few Ayurvedic Medicines commonly used for the treatment of cold, cough and body aches' at National Conference on Developmental Biology (NACON D BIO 2010) organized by Department of Botany, Bangalore University sponsored by UGC-SAP held from 15-17 September 2010 at I.I.Sc. Bangalore.
Awarded first prize for the poster presentation on 'Conservation Literacy in Environmental Resources: Need of the Time' during International conference on ICEEC held in Aug, 2008 at Jyoti Nivas College (Autonomous), Bangalore.

Awarded a Minor Research Project by University Grants Commission of sum of Rs. 75,000/- to continue further research entitled 'Study of Biological Aspects of Alkali and Alkaline earth metal complexes and using them as ligands with transition metal ions' (Period: 2007-2009).

Life member of Indian Science Congress Association.
Life member of Indian Chemical Society.
Member of Research, Publication and Development Cell (RPDC), Jyoti Nivas College (Autonomous), Bangalore and Technical Editor of Academic Studies - National Journal of Jyoti Research Academy (ASNJJRA), ISSN-0975-461X.
Associated with National Referral Centre for Lead Poisoning in India (NRCLPI), St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore and Quality Council of India (QCI) and awarded two students short term research projects for undergraduate students in 2008 and 2009 respectively.
Associated with Aquadiagnostics Water Research & Technology Centre Ltd (AWRTCL) since 2008 in order to conduct hand on training programme/ workshop on A Multidimensional Approach to Water Technology: Drinking water quality and its significance for undergraduate students.
Recognised as Guide to Ph. D. candidate from Bangalore University.