Umesh Kumar Mishra
Research Scientist
New Delhi
Summary
Organic and Process Chemist with 10+ years of experience in synthetic organic chemistry, research and development, and process optimization for complex organic molecules. Skilled in route scouting, reaction optimization, impurity control, and multistep synthesis, with experience supporting process scale-up from laboratory to pilot manufacturing. Proven ability to improve yield, efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness while maintaining regulatory and quality standards. Experienced in experimental design, analytical data interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver robust and scalable chemical processes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Scientist
Jubilant Biosys Pvt. Ltd.
02.2022 - Current
- Managed multiple R&D and process development projects in synthetic organic chemistry.
- Designed and optimized synthetic routes for complex organic molecules to improve efficiency and scalability.
- Performed multistep organic synthesis, reaction optimization, and impurity control studies.
- Contributed to process development activities including reaction condition optimization and scalability assessment.
- Prepared technical reports, experimental documentation, and research summaries.
- Implemented and improved laboratory safety practices and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative molecules and scalable processes.
Research Associate
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Conducted research in synthetic organic chemistry and molecular development.
- Designed and executed experiments, including multistep synthesis and reaction optimization.
- Analyzed and interpreted spectroscopic and analytical data to confirm structures and purity.
- Maintained accurate experimental records and research documentation.
- Managed laboratory chemicals, reagents, and research materials.
Education
Ph.D. - Organic Chemistry
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Delhi, India01.2019
M.Sc. - Chemistry
CSJM University
Kanpur, India01.2010
B.Sc. - Chemistry
University of Lucknow
Lucknow, India01.2008
Skills
Synthetic & R&D Chemistry
Multistep Organic Synthesis
Route Scouting and Reaction Optimization
Process Development and Scale-up
Awards & Achievements
Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) – CSIR, New Delhi (2014), Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) – CSIR, New Delhi (2011), Qualified GATE (Chemistry), Star of the Month Award, Jubilant Biosys (FY 2023), Chairman’s Award – Budding Achiever of the Year, Jubilant Biosys (2022–2023), Outstanding Team Award, Jubilant Biosys (FY 2025)
Publications/Patents
- Umesh, K. Mishra, Y. Sanghvi, Namakkal, G. Ramesh “An expeditious synthesis of novel DNA nucleobase mimics of (+)-anisomycin” Carbohydrate Res. 2022, 522, 108645.
- Umesh Mishra, Josemon Jacob, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, “A chelating compound and method of preparation thereof” Indian Patent Application Number: 202211011882 (filed 4th March 2022).
- Umesh K. Mishra, Yogesh S. Sanghvi, Martin Egli, Namakkal G. Ramesh “Supramolecular architecture through self-organization of Janus-faced homoazulenucleosides” J. Org. Chem. 2021, 86, 367.
- Umesh K. Mishra, Namakkal, G. Ramesh “A glycal based approach to the synthesis of (+)-bulgecinine, 3-hydroxy-2, 5-dihydroxymethylpyrrolidine and 2-oxapyrrolizidin-3-one” Carbohydrate Res. 2020, 489, 107931.
- Umesh K. Mishra, Namakkal, G. Ramesh “A carbohydrate based straight forward approach to trans-4-hydroxy-D-proline and trans-4-hydroxy-D-prolinol” Tetrahedron Lett, 2020, 61, 152081.
- Venkatesan Santhanam, Priya Modi, Umesh K. Mishra, Ishrat Jahan, Namakkal G. Ramesh, Shashank Deep “Rational design and synthesis of novel triazole- and tetrazole-fused iminosugars as potential inhibitors of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) linked SOD1 aggregation” International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126900.
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that all the entries are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Place: Delhi, India
Timeline
Research Scientist
Jubilant Biosys Pvt. Ltd.
02.2022 - Current
Research Associate
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
10.2020 - 02.2022
M.Sc. - Chemistry
CSJM University
B.Sc. - Chemistry
University of Lucknow
Ph.D. - Organic Chemistry
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi