Postdoctoral Research Scholar -
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA, USA01.2020
PRADIP D. NAHIDE, PhD
Hyderabad
Summary
A highly motivated PhD chemist with postdoctoral experience specializing in process and flow chemistry for pharmaceutical applications. Skilled in developing scalable processes, integrating flow technologies, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong problem-solving, process optimization, and technology transfer expertise with a proven track record of cross-functional collaboration. Passionate about driving innovation in drug development.
Education
Ph.D. - Chemical Sciences
University of Guanajuato
Gto, Mexico08-2018
Visiting Research Scholar -
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA, USA11-2017
Project Assistant -
National Chemical Laboratory
Pune06-2014
Master of Science - Chemistry (65%)
Fergusson College
Pune, India04-2013
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry (85%)
Moolji Jetha College
Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India04-2013
Skills
- Process Development & Optimization – Designing and improving synthetic routes for APIs/KSMs with scalability, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance
- Flow Chemistry experience – Utilized continuous flow techniques to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability in API and KSM manufacturing Operated Vapourtec R and E series, ACR, and Vapourtec SF10 Reagent Pump
- Reaction Mechanisms & Kinetics – Expertise in transition metal catalysis (Pd, Au, Cu), C-H activation, total synthesis, impurities synthesis and use of PAT tool for reaction pathway optimization
- Tech Transfer & Scale-Up – Translating lab-scale processes to pilot and commercial production, ensuring smooth regulatory and manufacturing transitions
- Analytical & Characterization Techniques – Proficient in 1D/2D NMR, HRMS, HPLC, GC-MS,TGA, DSC for reaction monitoring and impurity profiling
- Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge/Technical documents – Understanding GMP guidelines, regulatory filings, and quality control in pharmaceutical manufacturing, Proficient in writing technical documents
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Working with R&D, SCM, Project managers, analytical teams, and chemical engineers/production units to optimize API synthesis and ensure process robustness
- Scientific Research & Writing – Proficient in writing research articles patents drafts, and research proposal
- Process Safety & Hazard Evaluation – Conducting HAZOP, risk assessments, and thermal safety studies
- Quality by Design (QbD) & Design of Experiments (DoE) & AI tools – Implementing statistical methods for process optimization, Use of SYNTHIA, Sci-Finder, ASKCOS for route scouting
Research Articles and Patents
Published Articles: 13; Patent:2; Review articles: 2
Google scholar profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=JH2-6DoAAAAJ&hl=en
Key articles: ACS Catal. 2019, 9, 4, 3716–3724; Org. Biomol. Chem., 2018,16, 7330-7335; Org. Lett. 2020, 22, 4, 1563–1568; Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 2022, 63, 128649; Eur. J. Org. Chem. 2018, 485–493
Accomplishments
- Ph.D. Thesis Recognized with Honor: Received the Laureado distinction.
- Best Student Award (2014-2018): Achieved the highest academic performance in the Ph.D. program.
- CONACyT Fellowship Recipient: Awarded full funding by the Mexican government for Ph.D. studies.
- International Research Fellowship: Received the "Beca Mixta" from CONACyT and additional funding from the University of Guanajuato (DIAP) to conduct 10 months of research at the University of Pennsylvania, USA.
References
- Prof. Dr. Marisa C. Kozlowski, Professor, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA, Email: marisa@sas.upenn.edu
- Dr. Cesar Rogelio Solorio Alvarado, Professor, University of Guanajuato, Gto, Guanajuato, Mexico, Email: cesarrogelio@hotmail.com
- Dr. Rakeshwar Bandichhor, Head of Chemistry, API, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, Email: rakeshwarb@drreddys.com
- Dr. Vincent Paul, Scientist, National Chemical Laboratory, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India, Email:vp.swamy@ncl.res.in
Timeline
Postdoctoral Research Scholar -
University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D. - Chemical Sciences
University of Guanajuato
Visiting Research Scholar -
University of Pennsylvania
Project Assistant -
National Chemical Laboratory
Master of Science - Chemistry (65%)
Fergusson College
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry (85%)
Moolji Jetha College
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