Archive · 4 Jan 2026
CSIR-IICT Scientist Elected Fellow of Indian Academy of Sciences
Dr Chada Raji Reddy, a chief scientist at a big science institute in Hyderabad, has been chosen as a Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences.
This is a big honor because he has done important work in making medicines and helping with healthcare.
He and his team have created ways to make important medicine ingredients, like those used in drugs for COVID-19.
He has also written many research papers and has been given other awards for his work.
This shows how much he has contributed to science and medicine.
Dr Chada Raji Reddy, chief scientist at CSIR–IICT, elected as Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences.
Recognized for contributions to chemical sciences, particularly pharmaceutical chemistry for healthcare.
Research focuses on organic synthesis and drug discovery, including scalable processes for Nicergoline, Favipiravir, Remdesivir, and Covaxin adjuvant.
Published 193 research papers, holds 16 patents, and guided over 35 PhD scholars.
Received multiple national honors and prestigious science awards, including fellowships from NASI and the Telangana Academy of Sciences.
- Who
- Dr Chada Raji Reddy, chief scientist at CSIR–Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT)
- What
- Elected as a Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences (IAS)
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- In recognition of his significant contributions to chemical sciences, especially pharmaceutical chemistry for healthcare applications
- Name
- Dr Chada Raji Reddy
- Position
- Chief Scientist at CSIR–Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT)
- Award
- Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences (IAS)
- Research Focus
- Organic synthesis and drug discovery
- Notable Contributions
- Developed scalable processes for Nicergoline, Favipiravir, Remdesivir, and Covaxin adjuvant
- Publications
- 193 research papers
- Patents
- 16 patents
- PhD Scholars Guided
- More than 35