To obtain creative role in the field of organic / polymer chemist utilizing my expertise and experience gained during my Ph.D. and Postdoctoral research.
Skills
Condensation
and anionic ring opening polymerization
Atom
Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP)
Synthesis
of polypyridyl based Ruthenium NHC complexes
Postdoctoral Fellow, 10/2012
to Current Clemson University – Clemson University,
SC
Synthesis of Poly (methyl methacrylate) utilizing ATRP and grafting on Poly(p-phenylene vinylene).
Design and protocol development for the synthesis of N-heterocyclic carbene organometallic complexes for medicinal application and catalytic hydrogenation reaction.
Synthesis and characterization of Ruthenium N-heterocyclic carbene polypyridyl based complexes.
Supervising the research team which includes undergraduates and graduate students.
Analyzed organic and inorganic compounds to determine their chemical properties.
Postdoctoral Fellow, 10/2010
to 10/2012 Marshall University – Huntington,
WV
Design and synthesis of step growth oligo phenylenevinylenes.
Solubilization of carbon nanotubes in water.
Self-assembly of single wall carbon nanotubes on DNA origami.
Single molecule microscopic study of DNA origami using Atomic Force Microscopy.
Graduate Assistant, 08/2006
to 08/2010 Clemson University – Clemson,
SC
Multistep synthesis and purification of
monomers and polymers via cross coupling reactions for optoelectronic and
photonic applications
Studied the inter-π-system interaction and its
effect on optoelectronic properties utilizing different orientation of
chromophores appended on oxacyclophane scaffolds
Synthesis and characterization of fluorogenic
ligands and metal complexes as sensors for biologically relevant analytes
(cations and anions) utilizing indicator displacement assay
Synthesis and photophysical characterization of
various conjugated and cross conjugated photoluminescent materials
M. Phil University of Delhi
Dissertation Title: Synthesis of Novel Methyl 2-Alkyl-4-(3-nitrophenylmethyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzoxazin-3-one-6-carboxylates Advisor: Dr.
Ashok K Prasad Synthesis of heterocyclic compounds (benzoxazine derivatives) for anti-viral and anti-fungal activity Skills and Strength Laboratory Proficiencies Expertise Condensation and anionic ring opening polymerization reactions Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP) Mannich reaction Menshutkin reaction Synthesis of polypyridyl based Ruthenium N-heterocyclic carbene complexes Transition metal based C-C coupling reaction (Sonogashira, Suzuki, Stille, etc.) Synthesis and characterizations of small molecules / polymers (organic and water soluble) Structural-property relationship in conjugated oligomer / polymer Functional Group transformations (Aldehydes, Amines, Hydrogenation reaction, carboxylic acids etc) Organometallic / organophosphorous chemistry Laboratory setup Design of Experiment Air free techniques (Dry Box and Schlenk techniques) Ligand Synthesis DNA purification (Gel Electrophoresis) Purification Techniques (Column Chromatography / Preparative TLC) Instrument Proficiencies Glove Box operation / maintenance Solvent Purification System operation / maintenance.
Education
Ph.D.: Organic Chemistry,
2010 Clemson University - Clemson,
SC
Multistep synthesis and purification of
monomers and polymers via cross coupling reactions for optoelectronic and
photonic applications
Studied the inter-π-system interaction and its
effect on optoelectronic properties utilizing different orientation of
chromophores appended on oxacyclophane scaffolds
Synthesis and characterization of fluorogenic
ligands and metal complexes as sensors for biologically relevant analytes
(cations and anions) utilizing indicator displacement assay
Synthesis and photophysical characterization of
various conjugated and cross conjugated photoluminescent materials
Ph.D: Chemistry,
1 2012 Post-Doctoral Fellow, Marshall University Clemson University - Huntington Clemson,
WV SC Chemistry
M. Phil: Chemistry,
1 2005 University of Delhi -
Synthesis of heterocyclic compounds
(benzoxazine derivatives) for anti-viral and anti-fungal activity
M. S: Chemistry,
1 2004 University of Delhi - Chemistry
B. S: Chemistry,
1 2002 University of Delhi - Chemistry
