Ms. Riya Kumari | Inorganic Synthesis | Women Researcher Award

Ms. Riya Kumari is a dedicated Research Scholar and Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, under the supervision of Prof. Manoj Kumar Bharty. Her research focuses on the synthesis, structural characterization, electro-catalytic properties, and biological activities of metal complexes derived from nitrogen-sulfur donor ligands, with broader interests in coordination chemistry involving NS, NNN, ONO, and NO donor systems. She has authored several research papers in reputed journals, including studies on the antiproliferative potential of 2-(benzylthio)-5-(4-nitrophenyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole, anticancer activity of Co(III) complexes containing mixed ligands, structural and cytotoxic evaluation of Ni(II) complexes, and the design of palladium complexes with varying chain lengths against breast carcinoma cells. Her work integrates experimental synthesis with advanced techniques such as single crystal X-ray diffraction, density functional theory, Hirshfeld surface analysis, and molecular docking to establish strong structure–activity relationships and explore biomedical applications of inorganic compounds. She has successfully qualified CSIR-NET with Junior Research Fellowship and GATE examinations, reflecting her strong academic foundation. Riya completed her Master’s degree in Chemistry with specialization in Inorganic Chemistry from Banaras Hindu University, following her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Vidyasagar University, after earlier schooling under West Bengal education boards. With a positive attitude, continuous learning mindset, and strong motivation to contribute to organizational and scientific growth, she aims to advance in academia and research. Her career objective is to build expertise in coordination chemistry and bioinorganic applications, fostering innovations that can translate into therapeutic and catalytic solutions. Alongside her academic achievements, she is proficient in handling modern analytical and computational techniques, and her research contributions highlight the interplay of inorganic synthesis, theoretical modeling, and biological screening. Riya embodies commitment, perseverance, and passion for advancing chemical sciences through both fundamental research and applied innovation, with 11 citations from 4 documents and an h-index of 2.