Deena C Ashok
Bangalore
Summary
Experienced process chemist with a strong background in research and analysis. Proficient in experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation across various scientific disciplines. Demonstrated ability to contribute to impactful research projects and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams. .
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Associate Scientist
Pfizer Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Chennai
04.2023 - 02.2025
- Designing and synthesizing regulated starting materials for APIs.
- Part of a cross-functional team in the development of RSMs.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives by identifying key steps in the process and focusing on parameters such as cost reduction, yield improvement, and sustainability.
- Understanding regulatory compliance of key starting materials to be used in proposed ROS.
- Design and conduct complex experiments from 200 mg to 25g scale.
- Provide vendor synthesis information package to external vendors after process optimization for scale up.
- Hands-on experience in handling instruments such as Cole Palmer reaction stations, Integrity-10, 250 mL to 2L reactor ready, Easymaxs/Optimaxs, and flow reactors - microchip reactor and tubular reactor.
- Participate in global brainstorm meetings to discuss research progress and strategize projects.
- Conduct scientific literature sessions relevant to the team on topics of the latest technologies, PMI, and green chemistry.
- Utilized specialized software for the simulation and prediction of experimental outcomes. DoE experiments for process optimization.
- Share research findings through publications, presentations, and conferences.
Process Development Chemist
Sravathi Advanced Technologies Pvt. Limited
Bangalore
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Responsible for converting batch process to optimized continuous flow process.
- Performed reactions such as amino-dehalogenation, nitration of aromatic compounds using surfactants, hydrolysis, and polymerization reaction.
- Hands-on experience in handling reactors such as 3-D printed tubular reactors, 50mL to 1L autoclaves, and glass reactors.
- Developed and delivered SOPs and Tech transfer packages to external clients for plant and commercial-scale continuous manufacturing.
- Collaborated with AI team to understand reaction kinetics and impurity generation using molecular modeling and DFT software for better understanding of reaction profile in batch and flow.
- Maintained accurate records of all laboratory activities including experimental setups, methods used, results obtained, and conclusions drawn.
Education
Master of Science - Organic Chemistry
Christ (Deemed To Be University)
05.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemistry
Amity University
Noida, Uttar Pradesh 05.2016 - 01.2019
Skills
Critical thinking and problem solving
undefinedCertification
Computational Quantum Chemistry and Molecular Simulation, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, Indian GPA-8, 2024
Projects
Review article on Recent Advancements on Carbon-Carbon Bond Formation and its applications, As part of Masters academic requirement.
Conferences
- Current trends in green science and technology, 2017, Hyderabad, IIT Hyderabad and TechieNest Pvt. Ltd.
- Brain Wave Sensors, 2020, Hyderabad, IIT Hyderabad and TechieNest Pvt. Ltd.
- National Student Conclave and Seminar on science, technology and innovation, 01/18/18 - 01/19/18, Delhi, Amity Institute of Applied Science
- Amifost, 2nd National conference on recent innovations and technologies in food science and technology, 09/02/18, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Amity institute of food technology, Amity university
- National Science Day programme, 02/28/19, Inter-university acceleration center
- Advanced Materials, Bio-sustainability and Energy, 09/12/19 - 09/13/19, Bangalore, Karnataka, department of chemistry, Christ (Deemed to be University)
Extracurricular Activities
- Member of Synergy Chemistry Vibrancy Team for developing scientific culture, Pfizer Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., 2024
- Member of Joy-organizing events for developing team building, Pfizer Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., 2023
- Placement Coordinator, UG, 2016, 2019 PG Coordinator, Chemistry Association Club, 2020, 2021
Awards
Best in Placement Committee, 2016-2019, Amity University
Languages
- English, read, write, speak
- Hindi, read, write, speak
Timeline
Senior Associate Scientist
Pfizer Healthcare Pvt Ltd
04.2023 - 02.2025
Process Development Chemist
Sravathi Advanced Technologies Pvt. Limited
08.2021 - 04.2023
Master of Science - Organic Chemistry
Christ (Deemed To Be University)
05.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemistry
Amity University
05.2016 - 01.2019
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