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Faculty Profile
Educational Qualification

Degree

Institution

Year

PhD

UNIVERSITY OF DELHI

2007

MSc

UNIVERSITY OF DELHI

2003

BSc

UNIVERSITY OF DELHI

2001

Forensic Sci. Cert.

Dept. of ANTHROPOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF DELHI

2008

 

Awards and Distinctions

  1. Graduate Aptitude Test (GATE-2003) (89.44 Percentile Score), Performance Index: 516, All India Rank: 306, taken by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), India
  2. Junior Research fellowship in Chemical Sciences under CSIR Fellowship Scheme (2003-2005), awarded by Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), India
  3. Senior Research fellowship (2006), awarded by Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), India
  4. Research Associate fellowship (SRF- Extended) (2007), awarded by Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), India
  5. Scored First Position in Inter-College Poster making Competition, during BSc(H) study tenure, dated 29th January-1999, organized by The Chemical Society, Ramajas College, University of Delhi.
  6. Selected in BARC in year 2003

 

Career Profile

  1. Presently serving in the capacity of Assistant Professor, Dept. of Chemistry, Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, University of Delhi
  2. Former Assistant Professor in Dept. of Chemistry, Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi, between 2012-2017
  3. Former Assistant Professor in Dept. of Chemistry, Ramjas College, University of Delhi, between 2011-2012
  4. Former Assistant Professor in Dept. of Chemistry, Gargi College, University of Delhi, between 2009-2011
  5. Former Assistant Professor in Dept. of Chemistry, Dyal Singh College, University of Delhi, between 2006-2009

Areas of Specialization / Interest

  • Development of Synthetic methodology for Biological active heterocyclic compounds
  • Development of Greener Schemes
  • Development of Anticancer drugs
  • Computational Chemistry
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Nanotechnology

Subjects Taught

  1. Organic Chemistry
  2. Industrial Chemistry
  3. Inorganic Chemistry
  4. Nanotechnology
  5. Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  6. Informational Technology for Chemists

Publications Profile

INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS

  1. Cu-nanoparticles: a chemoselective catalyst for the aza-Michael reactions of N-alkyl- and N-arylpiperazines with acrylonitrile, Tetrahedran Letters, 46, ISSN: 0040-4039, 5229-5232 (2005). IMPACT FACTOR - 1.8
  2. Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of N-alkyl and N-aryl piperazine derivatives, Bioorganic Medicinal Chemistry, 14, ISSN: 0968-0896, 1819-1826 (2006). IMPACT FACTOR - 3.5
  3. Polyethylene glycol as a non-ionic liquid solvent for Michael addition reaction of amines to conjugated alkenes, Green Chemistry, 8, ISSN: 1463-9262, 356-358 (2006). IMPACT FACTOR - 9.8
  4. An efficient synthesis of 1, 5-benzadiazepine derivatives catalyzed by silver nitrate, Green Chemistry, 8, ISSN: 1463-9262, 519-521 (2006). IMPACT FACTOR - 9.8
  5. Preparation, characterization and in vitro drug release studies of novel polymeric nanoparticles, International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 323, ISSN: 0378-5173, 146-152 (2006). IMPACT FACTOR - 5.8
  6. Synthesis, characterization and in vitro biological studies of novel cyano derivatives of N-alkyl and N-aryl piperazine, European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 42, ISSN: 0223-5234, 471-476 (2007). IMPACT FACTOR - 6.7
  7. Synthesis, Spectral Studies, and Antimicrobial activity of Metal complexes of Schiff Bases, Heterocyclic Letters, Vol. 2: (4), 2012, ISSN: 2231-3087, 419-428.
  8. TBAHS Catalyzed Coupling reactions of aryl iodides and Aryl Bromides with Thiols under solvent free conditions, Heterocyclic Letters, Vol. 3: (2), 2013, ISSN: 2231-3087, 183-190.
  9. An understanding of coronavirus and exploring the molecular dynamics simulations to find promising candidates against the Mpro of nCoV to combat the COVID-19: A systematic review”, Journal of Infection and Public Health, Volume 15, Issue 11, November 2022, Pages 1326-1349, IMPACT FACTOR - 6.7
  10. “An update on synthesis, properties, applications and toxicity of the ILs”, Journal of Molecular Liquids, Volume 364, 15 October 2022, 119989, IMPACT FACTOR - 6

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

  1. Participated in International Conference on Interface between Chemistry and Environment, December 13-14, 2012, Department of Chemistry, Ramjas College, University of Delhi.
  2. Participated in IUPAC International Conference on Biodiversity and Natural Products: Chemistry and Medical Applications, January 26-31, 2004, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi
  3. Participated in "Chemistry Biology Interface: Synergistic New Frontiers", International Conference, November 21-26, 2004, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research, University of Delhi.
  4. Participated in "Recent Advances in Biomedical & Therapeutic Sciences", International Conference, 13-15th January, 2004, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh

NATIONAL SYMPOSIUMS/SEMINARS

  1. Participated in 5th Annual symposium on Frontiers in Biomedical Research, April 14-16, 2004, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research, University of Delhi.
  2. Participated in National Seminar on Chemistry Education and Research in 21st Century, February 7-8, 2008, Department of Chemistry, Dyal Singh College, University of Delhi
  3. Participated in National Seminar on Chemistry Education and Research in 21st Century, February 5-6, 2009, Department of Chemistry, Dyal Singh College, University of Delhi.
  4. Participated in National Symposium on Vector Biology and Vector Management, June 21, 2013, Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi.
  5. Participated in National Seminar on Emerging Issues of Climate Change: Sustainability and Economic Implications, October 21-22, 2016, Sri Aurobindo College, University of Delhi.

POSTER PRESENTATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

  1. Presented Poster in Chemistry Biology Interface: Synergistic New Frontiers, International Conference, November 21-26, 2004, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research, University of Delhi.
  2. Presented Poster on "Greener Synthesis of Biologically Active Compounds Using Solvent Free Reaction Condition" in RSC workshop on Green Chemistry and Water Treatment, 17th October 2016, Hotel Maidens, Delhi, India.
  3. Presented Poster in Green Chemistry in Environmental Sustainability & Chemical Education, November 17-18, 2016, International Conference, Department of Chemistry, Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi.
  4. Presented Poster in National Seminar on Workshop on Skill Development to Build a Clean India, June 7-8, 2018, Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi. 
Oral Presentations 
  1. Paper Presented on “The Global Forest Products Industry: Comparative Assessment Carbon Neutrality” in National Seminar on Emerging Economics and Challenges to Sustainability towards Developing Nations” March 29-30, 2016, Sri Aurobindo College, University of Delhi.
  2. Paper Presented on “An Efficient Approach to Restoration of Degraded Ecosystem” in National Seminar on Technology For Environmental Sustainability, Socio-Economic Responsibilities and Associated Entrepreneurial Opportunities of 21st Century, March 8-9, 2019, Sri Aurobindo College, University of Delhi.
Administrative Assignments

  1. 2013-2016 was active member of College Cultural committee, during Deshbandhu College tenure.
  2. 2006 to 2009 was active member in the admission committee, during Dyal Singh College tenure.
  3. Resource person in "INSPIRE" Internship Programme-2012, 2015. These were Innovations in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE), Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi

Other Activities

Training Programmes

  1. Participated in Training Programme on Recent Trends in Technical Terminology in Science organized by COMISSION FOR SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL TERMINOLOGY, MHRD, Department of Higher Education, Govt. of India, 16-17th February, 2016 at Sri Aurobindo College, University of Delhi.
  2. Participated in Training Programme on Technical Terminology in Science Teaching organized by COMISSION FOR SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL TERMINOLOGY, MHRD, Department of Higher Education, Govt. of India, 26-27 October, 2017 at Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi.
  3. Participated in One Week Online Faculty Development Programme on “RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: TOOLS & TECHNIQUES” under Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and Training Scheme of MHRD, Govt. of India held from 5 th-11th June, 2020 at ARSD College, University of Delhi.
  4. Participated in Three Days Online workshop on “THE DIGITAL TURN IN EDUCATION: A NEW PATTERN IN TEACHING-LEARNING PRACTICES” organized by ARSD College, University of Delhi, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi from 20th-22th June, 2020.

Refresher Courses Certification

  1. Two Week Online Interdisciplinary Refresher Course on “CINEMA, SOCIETY & EDUCATION” from 6th to19th April-2021, organized by A.R.S.D College, University of Delhi. Obtained Grade A+ certificate.
  2. Two week online Interdisciplinary National Refresher course (bilingual) on  "The quintessential Educator- Challenges and Opportunities in the Changing World”, from 23rd Aug. to 6th Sept.-2021, organized by A.R.S.D College, University of Delhi. Obtained Grade A+ certification.

Orientation Certification Program

“Four Week Faculty Induction (Orientation) Programme” (Advanced), from 26th July to 24th August-2021, organized by Teaching and Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi under the aegis of MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, PANDIT MADAN MOHAN MALAVIYA NATIONAL MISSION ON TEACHERS AND TEACHING. Obtained Grade A+ Certification.