Gaurav Kumar
New delhi
Summary
A highly motivated and detail-oriented Organic Synthetic Chemist with [3 years] of experience. Possesses expertise in the design, synthesis, and characterization of organic molecules. Skilled in reaction optimization, synthetic methodology development, and cross-functional collaboration. Seeking opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research and development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemical Researcher
Teva Pharmaceutical ltd.
Greater Noida
03.2023 - Current
- Development of a route of synthesis for complex drug molecules.
- Process development for making production sustainable and cost-effective.
- Designed and implemented strategies to optimize existing production processes.
- Developed experimental plans and protocols for chemical research projects.
- Tested novel substances for their effectiveness as catalysts or reactants in specific reactions.
- Evaluated existing literature on chemical processes, products, and materials.
Assistant Professor
Physics wallah
New Delhi
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Mentoring students for IIT JEE competitive chemistry classes.
- Teaching chemistry to senior students for competitive exams.
- Developed engaging course materials for undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Collaborated with faculty on curriculum development and program improvement.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching methods that enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes.
Organic Chemist
IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals
Punjab
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted literature surveys to inform experimental designs in synthetic chemistry protocols.
- Developed processes for various APIs, enhancing production efficiency.
- Executed experiments to validate synthetic methodologies and optimize yields.
- Provided analytical inputs to senior scientists based on experimental findings.
Education
M.Sc - Chemistry
IIT Mandi
01.2021
B.Sc. (Hons) - Chemistry
DDUC
01.2018
12th -
R.P.V.V No-1
01.2015
Skills
- Synthetic Chemistry
- Pyrophoric reagents and catalyst handling
- Lab safety
- Characterization Techniques
- Lab techniques
- Asckos
- Purification
- Crystallization
- Inorganic synthesis
- 1H-NMR
- FT-IR
- X-Ray spectroscopy
- UV-Vis
Relevant Courses
- Organic reaction and mechanism, 8.0/10.0
- Advanced NMR spectroscopy, 8.0/10.0
- Nano-manufacturing, 8.0/10.0
- Computational chemistry, 8.0/10.0
- Science and technology of nanomaterials, 8.0/10.0
Competitive Exams
- IIT-JAM, 2019, AIR-341
- IISc-Integrated M.Sc.-PhD Interview, 2019, Bangalore
- DU M.Sc. entrance, 2018, AIR-117
Project
- Supervisor: Prof. Pradeep C. Parameswaran, School of basic sciences, IIT Mandi
- Synthesis of Quinoline and Polyoxometalate-based hybrid materials for anticancer and catalytic properties
Publications
- Amine functionalized quinolinium polyoxometalates as highly active heterogeneous catalysts for solvent-free CO2 cycloaddition and Knoevenagel condensation reactions.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D5DT00934K
Technical skills
- Lab techniques: Grignard reactions, cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck), alkylation, oxidation, reduction, enolate chemistry, purification techniques, pyrophoric reagent handling, hydrogenation reactions, and organic transformations
- Synthetic chemistry: design and optimization of synthetic routes, multi-step synthesis, stereoselective synthesis, asymmetric synthesis, and catalysis
Certification
- Fundamentals of drug discovery and development-USFDA
- Mutagenic and nitrosamine impurities
Timeline
Chemical Researcher
Teva Pharmaceutical ltd.
03.2023 - Current
Assistant Professor
Physics wallah
05.2022 - 02.2023
Organic Chemist
IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals
06.2021 - 04.2022
M.Sc - Chemistry
IIT Mandi
B.Sc. (Hons) - Chemistry
DDUC
12th -
R.P.V.V No-1