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Baithy Mallesham

Baithy Mallesham

Assistant Professor

Education

Ph. D.

Dr Mallesham Baithy, currently Assistant Professor at GITAM University Hyderabad (India), obtained his PhD degree in Chemistry (2016) from CSIR-IICT Hyderabad (India) under the guidance of Dr B. Mahipal Reddy. His research mainly focuses on developing novel heterogeneous solid catalysts for biomass valorisation, sustainable organic transformations, and automotive exhaust gas purification. He authored about 30 peer-reviewed journal articles with an h-index of 20 and more than 1727 citations.

Research Publications

  • P. Sudarsanam, N. K. Gupta, Baithy Mallesham, N. Singh, P. N. Kalbande, B. M. Reddy, and B. F. Sels: Supported MoOx and WOx Solid Acids for Biomass Valorization: Interplay of Coordination Chemistry, Acidity, and Catalysis. ACS Catalysis 11 (2021) 13603-13648
  • V. Dosarapu, S. Bandalla, M. Ravula, G. Bathula, S. Mavurapu, D. Shee, and Baithy Mallesham*, Chandra Shekar Vasam: Insights into Structure-Activity Relationships in Efficient Silica-Supported Ni Catalysts for Selective Hydrogenation of Levulinic Acid. Sustainable Energy & Fuels, 7 (2023) 3609
  • P. Sudarsanam, Baithy Mallesham, P.S. Reddy, B.M. Reddy, D. Großmann, W. Grünert: Nano-Au/CeO2 catalysts for CO oxidation: Influence of dopants (Fe, La and Zr) on the physicochemical properties and catalytic activity, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 144 (2014) 900 – 908
  • Baithy Mallesham, Putla S., B.V.S. Reddy, B.M. Reddy: Development of cerium promoted copper–magnesium catalysts for biomass valorization: Selective hydrogenolysis of bioglycerol, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 181 (2016) 47–57
  • Baithy Mallesham, P. Sudarsanam, G. Raju, B.M. Reddy: Design of highly efficient Mo and W promoted SnO2 solid acids for heterogeneous catalysis: Acetalization of bioglycerol, Green Chemistry, 15 (2013) 478 – 489

Ongoing Research Projects

  • Check Icon Designing Novel Efficient Catalytic Strategies for the Transformation of Lignocellulose into Lignin-derived Chemicals (SERB-SRG) (33 lakhs)

Expertise

  • Check Icon Biomass Valorization: Expertise in designing advanced nanostructured catalysts (Metal/Metal oxide, Metal/Carbon, Metal/Zeolite) for the conversion of biomass into value-added biofuels and fine chemicals, focusing on deoxygenation, hydrogenation, and selective cracking.
  • Check Icon Catalytic Plastic Waste Conversion: Developing heterogeneous catalysts aimed at depolymerizing and breaking down plastic waste into hydrocarbons, promoting sustainability and contributing to the circular economy
  • Check Icon Nanostructured Catalyst Design: Specialization in creating catalysts with tailored active sites to maximize efficiency in transforming biomass derivatives and plastic polymers into valuable chemicals.
  • Check Icon Green Chemistry and Sustainability: Research aligned with green chemistry principles, focusing on minimizing environmental impact through the production of biofuels and sustainable materials from waste resources.
  • Check Icon Geopolymer Concrete Production: Expertise in synthesizing geopolymer concrete using granite and industrial waste, reducing CO2 emissions, and enhancing the mechanical properties and durability of eco-friendly construction materials.

Authored Books

  • Check Icon Catalytic conversion of acrolein and acrylic acid drop-ins for added-value chemicals
  • Check Icon Supported Metal Nanoparticles as Heterogeneous Catalysts for Valorization of Biomass-derived Platform Chemicals
  • Check Icon Efficient Nanocomposite Catalysts for Sustainable Production of Biofuels and Chemicals from Furanics
  • Check Icon The Role of Catalysis in Green Synthesis of Chemicals for Sustainable Future
  • Check Icon Supercritical Carbon Dioxide in Esterification Reactions
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