Sri Venkateswara University has been ranked 22^nd in the country based on the research publications and hi-index in biological and physical sciences. In this connection, the Department of Science & Technology, GOVT of India, New Delhi has sanctioned “ Promotion of University Research Scientific Excellence (PURSE)” Programme with an incentive grant of Rs. 17 crores to promote research and development. The DST-PURSE project was sanctioned to S.V. University on 25 Sept  , 2017 and the Vice-Chancellor of S.V. University, Tirupati has accepted the same. The Project Implementation Group consisting of 9 members are appointed under DST-PURSE Programme.

DST-PURSE 2^nd Phase Programme 2^nd installment Progress Report from           01-04-2020 to 31-03-2021

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Proposed Research Activities:
The main objectives of the programme-

• Biological Sciences- Biotic and Abiotic molecules and their health effects and therapeutic applica
• Physical Sciences – Material research for the development of micro and nano device

Research Activities Studied:

• Bio-inspired Multifunctional Zinc Oxide nanoparticles by leaf extract of Andrographis serpilifolia and their enhanced Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Antidiabetic activity – A 3-in-1 System
• Microstructural and electrochemical properties of Ni(OH)₂ electrodes for supercapacitor applications
• Synthesis of Biologically Active Organophosphonates.
• Tapping the Plant Source for the Production of Bio-nanoparticles; Charecterization and Evaluation for Their Potential Applications in Groundnut Crop Fields.
• Studies on the Development of an efficient Protocol for in vitro Propagation of Actinodaphne maderaspatana ex Hook.fil and Synthesis of Nanoparticles and their Potential Applications.
• Detoxification Effect of Dietary Polyphenols- A Product and Process Development.
• Synthesis, Characterization of Metal oxide Nanoparticles and their Applications.
• Isolation and Screening of Pectinolytic Bacteria from Soil Disposed with Mango Pulp Waste.
• Synthesis of Bio-inspired Silver Nanoparticles by Ripen and Unripe Fruit extract of Tinospora cordifolia and its Antioxidant, Antibacterial and Catalytic Activities.

Utilization of DST-PURSE Facilities:
The major equipments procured are being utilized effectively by S.V.University (70%) and by outside universities / institutions (30%).

• Universities/Colleges within Tirupati: V.Veterinary University, SVIMS University, SP Mahila University, S.V.Medical College, S.V. Agriculture College, S.V.Ayurvedic College, S.V.Arts College, Sri Vidyanikethan college of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Seven Hills Pharmacy College, Krishna Teja Pharmacy and  Dental Colleges.
• Institutions– IIT-Tirupati, IISER- Tirupati.
• Universities with in Andhra Pradesh: Andhra University, Visakhapatnam; Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur; K.University, Anantapuram; Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa; Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore;  Dravida University, Kuppam;  Rayalaseema University, Kurnool.
• Universities out side the Andhra Pradesh: Periyar University, Salem; Bharath University, Chennai; Vels University,Chennai; VIT, Vellore; Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore; Annamalai University,Tamilnadu.

SLI-INTERNATIONAL WEBCASTING CENTRE:
Department of Botany, S.V.University, Tirupati
SLI-International Webcasting Center, located in the Department of Botany, S.V.University, Tirupati  was started under the Chairmanship of Prof. Georges St. Laurent, III, Research Director, SLI, USA and Prof. G. Sudarsanam, S.V.University as international Coordinator as a part of MoU signed between SLI and S.V.University.