Dr. Shridhar A. H is an eminent academician, an innovative researcher and an inspiring educator whose career reflects an exceptional blend of scientific curiosity, intellectual rigor and unwavering dedication to advancing the frontiers of chemistry. Renowned for his profound command over synthetic chemistry, coordination chemistry, natural product chemistry and advanced spectroscopic studies, he has steadily built a distinguished academic profile that continues to influence scholars, students and research collaborators across India. Currently serving as Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Chemistry at SVM Arts, Science and Commerce College, Ilkal, he has been an influential pillar of the institution since 2015, contributing significantly to its academic growth, research culture and quality benchmarks. His academic path is founded on strong scholarly accomplishments, beginning with a master’s degree in Chemistry with a specialization in Physical Chemistry from Karnatak University Dharwad, where he graduated with high merit. His intellectual curiosity and passion for chemical sciences led him to pursue a doctoral degree from the renowned Kuvempu University, where his Ph.D. research focused on the synthesis and characterization of novel phthalic acid azo dye derivatives and their metal complexes. This early research laid a robust foundation for his future explorations into heterocyclic compounds, metal coordination frameworks, bioactive molecules and green synthetic methodologies. Throughout his academic journey, he has demonstrated the ability to combine experimental insight with theoretical understanding, a trait that consistently elevates the quality and depth of his scientific investigations.Professionally, Dr. Shridhar has accumulated a rich portfolio of teaching and research experience across influential institutions. Before joining SVM College, he served as Assistant Professor at The Oxford College of Engineering in Bengaluru and later at RNS Institute of Technology, where he contributed to shaping the scientific temperament of engineering graduates by integrating foundational chemical knowledge with practical laboratory applications. Over the span of his career, he has developed and delivered numerous undergraduate and postgraduate-level courses, mentored a diverse range of student research projects and actively participated in creating an academically vibrant and scientifically curious environment within the campus.His expertise extends into a broad and interdisciplinary research spectrum. He has worked extensively on the design and synthesis of heterocyclic scaffolds such as oxadiazoles, thiadiazoles and triazoles, exploring their potential applications in medicinal chemistry, catalysis and environmental remediation. His research also includes the preparation and study of metal complexes and nanomaterials, examining their DNA-binding capabilities, catalytic behaviors and biological activities. He has actively engaged in green chemistry approaches, such as solvent-free transformations, bio-inspired nanomaterial synthesis and photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, aligning his work with global trends in sustainable chemical innovation. His efforts to combine experimental chemistry with computational tools, including molecular docking, DFT studies and QSAR analyses, reflect his forward-thinking