Monika Kshatriya
Ahmedabad
Summary
Assistant Professor experienced in teaching and curriculum development within Chemistry. Mentored over 50 students, enhancing academic performance and fostering research skills. Designed and implemented an innovative curriculum that increased student engagement by 30% and presented research at international conferences.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Monark University & Jeel Goswami College of Science & Research
Ahmedabad
02.2022 - 01.2026
- Collaborated with industry partners for real-world project opportunities
- Implemented new teaching methods, increasing course satisfaction ratings
- Mentored 100+ students, boosting their academic performance significantly
- Developed innovative curriculum enhancing student engagement by 30%
- Presented at international conferences, elevating department visibility
- Organized workshops that improved student skills and employability
- Fostered a collaborative learning environment, enhancing peer interactions
- Received 'Excellence in Teaching' award for outstanding contributions
Diploma chemistry lecturer
monark university
ahmedabad
02.2023 - 12.2025
- Developed and taught undergraduate courses in Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and Biochemistry.
- Conducted lectures for large classes of up to 250 students.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for undergraduate chemistry courses.
- Facilitated laboratory sessions, ensuring safety and proper equipment usage.
- Assisted with the development of new course materials including syllabi and lecture notes.
Education
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Monark University
05-2026
B.Ed. - Science, Technology & Mathematics
Gujarat University
06-2021
M.Sc. - Organic Chemistry
Gujarat University
06-2018
B.Sc. - Chemistry
Gujarat Arts & Science College
06-2016
12th Class (GSHEB) -
Raghunath Hindi Higher Secondary School
06-2013
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Academic Advising
- Scholarly Research
- Workshop Facilitation
- Data Analysis
- ANOVA
- Scientific Software
- Software tools
- Reference Management
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Peer Collaboration
Certification
- Certificate in Yoga & Sports Education, 07/01/20 - 06/30/21
- Industrial Training Certificate - Industrial Chemical Works, 01/01/18 - 01/22/18
- Research Methodology Workshop Certificate, 04/08/25 - 04/09/25
- HPLC and HPTLC with AQbD Integration and Method Validation Practices, 09/09/25 - 09/12/25
- Research Ethics and Academic Publishing Webinar, 09/20/24
- Molecular Docking & Molecular Dynamics Training Certificate, 03/30/26 - 04/03/26
Accomplishments
International Conference on Frontiers at the Chemistry-Allied Sciences Interface (FCASI2023), University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 04/20/23 - 04/21/23, Synthesis and Characterization of 2-Hydroxy Benzoyl Chloride on Benzotriazole and their Antimicrobial Activities, National Conference on Inclinations and Revolutions in Chemistry-2023, Om College of Science, Junagadh, Gujarat, 01/05/23 - 01/06/23, Synthesis, Characterization and Biological study of some new 5-Hydroxy Benzoyl Chloride and Benzotriazole, Liquid Crystal Dye Analyzer, Ms. Monika R. Kshatriya, Ms. Mansi K. Gandhi, Dr. Seema Kher, Dr. Jinal Gajjar, 09/01/24, 431825-001, Resorciarene Supramolecular Analysis Device, Ms. Monika R. Kshatriya, Ms. Mansi Gandhi, Dr. Jinal Gajjar, Dr. Seema Kher, 09/01/24, 431824-001, Green Quinoline Schiff Base Synthesizer, Ms. Monika R. Kshatriya, Ms. Mansi Gandhi Kaushikbhai, Dr. Shashi Vivek Ranga, 10/01/24, 432947-001, Kshatriya, M. R., & Gajjar, J. A., Benzotriazole and Its Derivatives: A Comprehensive Review of Its Synthesis, Activities, and Applications, Current Chemistry Letters, 2024, 10.5267/j.ccl.2024.11.0043, Kshatriya, M. R., & Gajjar, J. A., Synthesis, characterization, and biological profiling of novel benzotriazole-thio-linked derivatives as promising anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antibacterial agents, Current Chemistry Letters, 14, 41-50, 2024, 10.5267/j.ccl.2024.10.0034, Kshatriya, M. R., & Gajjar, J. A., Design and synthesis of novel benzotriazole-based hybrids with enhanced antimicrobial, antimalarial, and antitubercular potentials, Current Chemistry Letters, 14, 289-298, 2024, 10.5267/j.ccl.2024.11.0055, Kshatriya, M. R., & Gajjar, J. A., Development of novel Spiro benzotriazole-based compounds with 1,3-dicarbonyl scaffolds via one-pot synthesis, Current Chemistry Letters, 14, 2025, 10.5267/j.ccl.2025.1.004186, Kshatriya, M. R., & Gajjar, J. A., Design and development of novel sulphonamide-based benzotriazole derivatives: Synthesis, characterization, biological evaluation, Under Review, Kshatriya, M. K. R., Mini review on the Antimicrobial and Antiviral Activity of Benzotriazole Derivatives, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, 12, I477-I486, 2024
Websites And Social Links
http://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=60Y3taoAAAAJ, https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7056-7680, https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/KTI-1582-2024, 59423288400
Research Interests
- Synthesis of Organic Compounds
- Material Science
- Environmental Chemistry
- Novel Synthesis Routes for Heterocyclic Compounds
- Solubilization of Drug/Dye/Organic Compounds in Different Solvent Media
Notable Achievements And Awards
- NEP SAARTHI - NEP 2020 Coordinator (Faculty), Monark University, 2024-2026
- Senior Exam Supervisor, Exam Committee, Monark University, 2023-2026
- Academic Committee Coordinator, Monark University, 2024-2026
- Academic Excellence Award, Monark University, 2025
Timeline
Diploma chemistry lecturer
monark university
02.2023 - 12.2025
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Monark University & Jeel Goswami College of Science & Research
02.2022 - 01.2026
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Monark University
B.Ed. - Science, Technology & Mathematics
Gujarat University
M.Sc. - Organic Chemistry
Gujarat University
B.Sc. - Chemistry
Gujarat Arts & Science College
12th Class (GSHEB) -
Raghunath Hindi Higher Secondary School