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Harshita Phougat

Associate Scientist
Hyderabad

Summary

A passionate and detail-oriented chemistry professional with over 6 years of research experience and 3.6 years of hands-on industrial exposure in the pharmaceutical sector. Seeking a challenging role in the pharma industry where I can apply my expertise in organic synthesis, process development, and analytical techniques to contribute to innovative drug development. Eager to work in a dynamic environment that fosters scientific growth and real-world impact.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Scientist

07.2025 - Current

1. Search databases like Scifinder, Reaxys, Espacenet, USPTO, IPIndia and Google patents.

2. Chemical structure drawing in Chemdraw software.

3. Experience in purification techniques such as Crystallization, Column Chromatography and Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) and the respective data analysis, characterization of Organic compounds with NMR (Nuclear magnetic resonance), LCMS (Liquid chromatography mass spectroscopy) Spectra and J value interpretation in MestReNova and ACD (Advanced chemistry development), HPLC, GCMS, IR, Chiral Purity.

4. Trained in general reaction procedures which include Workup, distillation under high vacuum with and without Nitrogen Atmosphere, monitoring the reaction with TLC.

5. Proficient knowledge of Rota Evaporator, Melting Point Apparatus, Dealing with Pyrophoric reagents and Combi flash chromatography / Grace Column.

6. Familiar with Lab safety and Lab rules.

7. Trained in Microwave and Sealed tube Reaction.

8. Weekly report with client in TCs.

9. Managed the project independently and provided hands-on training to two junior researchers.

10. Prepared and maintained weekly and biweekly project reports based on project requirements.

TIFAC Intern

Accures IP Care (Formerly Known as Lex IP Care)
02.2024 - 01.2025
  • Conducting patent and non-patent literature searches for patentability opinion, Freedom to Operate, Invalidity search and Infringement search.
  • Drafting provisional specification and complete specification.
  • Analyzing objections raised in FER (First Examination Report), hearing notices, pre-grant representations, making suitable FER responses and written submissions.
  • Assisting in oral hearing preparation by providing technical inputs.
  • Communicating with the client including receiving new cases, notifying the client about progress in/ completion of a case, sending documents and updates to the clients in a timely manner.

Research Associate

Aragen Life Sciences, Hyderabad
01.2019 - 12.2021
  • Formerly known as GVK Bioscience Pvt. Ltd.

Industrial Training

Aragen Life Sciences, Hyderabad
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Worked on project entitled, “Synthesis and Antibacterial activity of Novel Pyrazole Derivatives.”
  • Formerly known as GVK Bioscience Pvt. Ltd.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Department of Chemistry

Indira Gandhi University
Rewari, Haryana, India
02-2025

Master of Science - Organic Chemistry

Akal College of Basic Sciences, Eternal University
Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, India
08-2018

Bachelor of Science - Zoology, Botany, Chemistry

Kumaun University
India
07-2016

10 + 2 - Physics, Biology, Chemistry

C.B.S.E. Board
India
03-2013

Matriculation -

C.B.S.E. Board
India
03-2011

Skills

Knowledge of using search databases like Scifinder, Reaxys, Espacenet, USPTO, IPIndia and Google patents

Timeline

Associate Scientist

07.2025 - Current

TIFAC Intern

Accures IP Care (Formerly Known as Lex IP Care)
02.2024 - 01.2025

Research Associate

Aragen Life Sciences, Hyderabad
01.2019 - 12.2021

Industrial Training

Aragen Life Sciences, Hyderabad
01.2018 - 06.2018

Doctor of Philosophy - Department of Chemistry

Indira Gandhi University

Master of Science - Organic Chemistry

Akal College of Basic Sciences, Eternal University

Bachelor of Science - Zoology, Botany, Chemistry

Kumaun University

10 + 2 - Physics, Biology, Chemistry

C.B.S.E. Board

Matriculation -

C.B.S.E. Board

PUBLICATIONS

  • Renu Bala, Poonam Kumari, Sumit Sood, Harshita Phougat, Anil Kumar and Karan Singh (2019), “Pyrazole-4-carboxylic acids from vanadium-catalyzed chemical transformation of Pyrazole-4-carbaldehydes”, Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry 56(6), 1787-1793. doi:10.1002/jhet.3546 [ISSN:1943-5193] [IF: 2.193] [NAAS: 8.19].
  • Harshita Phougat, Vandana Devi, Sanjay Rai, T Shreedhar Reddy and Karan Singh (2021), “Urea derivatives of Piperazine Doped with pyrazole-4-carboxylic acids: Synthesis and Antimicrobial Evaluation”. Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry 58(10), 1992-1999. https://doi.org/10.1002/jhet.4325 [ISSN:1943-5193] [IF: 2.193] [NAAS: 8.19].
  • Parmod Kumar, Harshita Phougat, Anil Kumar, Anurakshee Verma, and Karan Singh, "Microwave-Assisted OPC-VH Mediated Synthesis of 2-Amino-1,3,4-thiadiazoles", Organic Preparations and Procedures International (2022): 55(1), 91-98, doi:10.1080/00304948.2022.2117521 [ISSN: 1945-5453] [IF: 1.628] [NAAS: 7.18].
  • Vandana Devi, Harshita Phougat, Jitander Kumar Kapoor, Sunil Kumar, Vijay Kumar, and Karan Singh, “Pyrazole-Clubbed Piperazinyl Urea Derivatives: Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Studies toward Generating an Antibiotic/Antifungal Resistance Sensor”, Chemistry Select (2023): 8(2), 1-7, doi:10.1002/slct.202204419 [ISSN: 2365-6549] [IF: 2.307] [NAAS: 8.31].
  • Karan Singh, Harshita Phougat, “Exploring the Synthesis, Isolation, and Characterization of a Derivative of (Pyrazol-4-yl) acetic Acid within the Framework of Chemical Investigation”, B P International (2024): 9, 77-95, [ISBN 978-81-957870-1-5] [Book chapter].
  • Sidhant Yadav, Raman Lakhia, Anjaneyulu Bendi, Harshita Phougat, Nitin Kumar Verma, Karan Singh, Neera Raghav, Rashmi Pundeer, “Pyrazole-Thiazole Hybrids: Synthesis, Computational Studies and Impact on Digestive Enzymes”, Journal of Molecular Structure (2024), ISSN: 0022 2860. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2024.138847
  • Parmod Kumar, Sunil Kumar, Harshita Phougat and Karan Singh “Microwave-assisted synthesis of novel pyrazolyl sulfones and their antimicrobial evaluation and time-resolved photoluminescence studies”, Journal of Sulfur Chemistry (2024), ISSN: 771-785, [IF: 2.1]. doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/17415993.2024.2373902

PATENTS

  • Indian Patent Application No. 202511013800 (Status: Application published) Applicant: Indira Gandhi University, Meerpur, Rewari, Haryana, 122502 Inventors: Karan Singh, Harshita Phougat, Neera Raghav, Chanchal Vashisth, Rashmi Pundeer, Sidhant Yadav. Title of invention: Pyrazole clubbed piperidinyl compounds for inhibition of digestive enzymes.
  • Indian Patent Application No. 202511029773 (Status: Application published) Applicant: Indira Gandhi University, Meerpur, Rewari, Haryana, 122502 Inventors: Rashmi Pundeer, Sidhant Yadav, Neera Raghav, Raman Lakhia, Harshita Phougat, Karan Singh. Title of invention: Pyrazole clubbed piperidinyl compounds for inhibition of digestive enzymes.
Harshita PhougatAssociate Scientist