Rakesh Kumar Verma | Organic Synthesis | Young Scientist Award

Mr. Rakesh Kumar Verma | Organic Synthesis | Young Scientist Award

Banaras Hindu University | India

Mr. Rakesh Kumar Verma is a doctoral researcher in Chemistry at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, specializing in organic synthesis with a focus on developing dearomative strategies for constructing carbocyclic and heterocyclic frameworks. His Ph.D. research, conducted under the guidance of Dr. Kishor Chandra Bharadwaj, integrates innovative synthetic methodologies to advance the field of organic chemistry. Prior to his doctoral studies, he earned a Master of Science in Organic Chemistry from the University of Rajasthan with a strong academic record and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology from the same university. Rakesh has successfully qualified the CSIR-NET/JRF examination in Chemistry, reflecting his solid academic foundation, and has been awarded both Junior and Senior Research Fellowships to support his doctoral pursuits. His expertise is further enriched through active participation in professional development activities, including a Faculty Development Program on techniques used in Organic Chemistry organized by Navrachana University, Vadodara. Committed to scientific dissemination, he has presented his work at several national and international conferences and contributed to reputed journals. He co-authored research on the “Chemo-selective Intramolecular Rauhut-Currier Reaction” in the European Journal of Organic Chemistry and another on “Domino Sequence of Ketimization and Electrophilic Amination” in the Journal of Organic Chemistry. With a strong academic background, hands-on research experience, and active engagement in collaborative science, Rakesh is emerging as a promising organic chemist dedicated to advancing sustainable methodologies in synthetic chemistry.

Featured Publications

Verma, R. K., Bairwa, M., & Bharadwaj, K. C. (2024). Chemo selective intramolecular Rauhut–Currier reaction on a labile framework of enone and acrylamide: Tricyclohexylphosphine as a stable and economical catalyst. European Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2024(27), e202400901.

Bairwa, M., Verma, R. K., & Bharadwaj, K. C. (2024). Domino sequence of ketimization and electrophilic amination for an inverse aza intramolecular Morita–Baylis–Hillman adduct. Journal of Organic Chemistry, 89(35), 14811–14817.

Anil Chauhan | Organic Chemistry | Young Researcher Award

Dr. Anil Chauhan | Organic Chemistry | Young Researcher Award

Osaka University | Japan

Dr. Anil Chauhan is a postdoctoral researcher at Osaka University, Japan, with expertise in catalysis research, asymmetric synthesis, synthetic methodology, and organometallic chemistry. He completed his doctoral studies in Medicinal and Process Chemistry at CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, under the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, where his research focused on developing desymmetrization strategies for the synthesis of ring-fused heterocycles of biological relevance. He also holds a master’s degree in Organic Chemistry and a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics from M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly. Prior to joining Osaka University, he gained industry experience as a research scientist at Jubilant Biosys Limited, where he worked on drug discovery and process development. Dr. Chauhan has contributed significantly to the field of organic chemistry through multiple publications in high-impact international journals such as Organic Letters and Green Chemistry. His research has centered on innovative synthetic methodologies, catalyst-controlled reactions, and the design of complex polycyclic scaffolds with biological importance. In addition to his publications, he has presented his work at leading conferences and workshops, receiving recognition such as the Best Poster Award and incentive awards for research excellence. He is highly skilled in designing and executing multi-step organic syntheses, handling sensitive reagents and catalysts, and employing advanced techniques such as NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, chromatography, and Schlenk line operations. He also demonstrates proficiency in scientific writing, presentations, student supervision, and the use of computational tools like Chemdraw and SciFinder for research support. Known for his strong dedication, technical expertise, and collaborative spirit, Dr. Chauhan has developed a deep knowledge of desymmetrization and the synthesis of heterocyclic frameworks. With international exposure, academic achievements, and industry experience, he continues to build a research career aimed at advancing innovation in synthetic organic chemistry and contributing solutions with medicinal and therapeutic relevance.

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Featured Publications

  • Husen, S., Chauhan, A., & Kumar, R. (2020). Site-selective 1,3-double functionalization of arenes using para-quinol, C–N, and C–C/C–P three-component coupling. Green Chemistry, 22(4), 1119–1124.

  • Patel, R. K., Chauhan, A., Jha, P., Kant, R., & Kumar, R. (2022). Catalytic Friedel–Crafts alkylative desymmetrization of cyclohexa-2,5-dienones: Access to linear and bridged polycyclic pyrroles and 3-arylpyrroles. Organic Letters, 24(29), 5422–5427.

  • Patel, R. K., Jha, P., Chauhan, A., Kant, R., & Kumar, R. (2024). Polycyclic pyrazoles from alkynyl cyclohexadienones and nonstabilized diazoalkanes via [3+2]-cycloaddition/[1,5]-sigmatropic rearrangement/aza-Michael reaction cascade. Organic Letters, 26(4), 839–844.

  • Mishra, A. K., Chauhan, A., Kumar, S., Kant, R., & Kumar, R. (2023). Catalyst-controlled diastereoselective synthesis of bridged [3.3.1] bis(indolyl)-oxanes and oxepanes via desymmetrization of bis(indolyl)-cyclohexadienones. Organic Letters, 25(17), 3034–3039.

  • Chauhan, A., Patel, R. K., Grellier, M., & Kumar, R. (2020). Hydrogen-bond-guided reaction of cyclohexadienone-aldehydes with amines: Synthesis of an aminal group containing a fused tetracyclic framework. Organic Letters, 22(15), 6177–6181.