Ankita Sinha

Results-driven synthetic chemist with a proven capability in designing synthetic pathways for target structures in the laboratory. Adept at project management, with a strong focus on meeting project time scales and deadlines. Seeking an opportunity to leverage my expertise in multi-step synthesis and pharmaceutical custom synthesis to contribute to innovative research and development projects.

 First row transition metal catalyzed olefination of Sulfones — M.Sc project Completed under Dr. Satyadeep Waiba, J.U 

Synthesized Vinyl sulfones catalyzed by Iron complex in presence of base. Vinyl sulfones are extremely useful in medicinal chemistry such as they act as fluorogenic probes for selective labeling of live cells, as inhibitors to Cysteine protease, SRTA and also as anti trypanosomal agents and neuroprotective agents in Parkinson’s therapy. 

Skills acquired:

• Extensive exposure to multi-step synthesis projects, ensuring efficient and precise chemical transformations.
• Skilled in common lab techniques, including dry reactions and purification methods essential for successful synthesis.
• Demonstrated ability to plan synthesis routes and conduct literature and journal searches when necessary.
• Expertise in the safe handling of various chemicals, reagents, oxidizing, and reducing agents.
• NMR characterization and analysis.

• Blue belt in All India Seishinkai shuto –ryu karate- Do Federation
• Won medals & trophies in Athletics, throwball, badminton both in school & College.
• Completed 3rd year with distinction in Bongiyo sangeet Parishad in eastern classical vocal.
• Participated and won inter college fashion shows.

Sinha, A., Banerjee, S., "Amino-Terephthalonitrile-based Amino Acid Esters and Lipophilic Dyes: Single Benzene Fluorophores for Analyte Sensing and Bioimaging" Chemistry-An Asian Journal (Submitted)