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.

 

Beom Jin Kim | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

 Dr. Beom Jin Kim | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

 

👨‍🏫Professional Profile 🌟

🔬 With a rich nine-year background in advanced energy storage materials, I specialize in pioneering electrode materials and systems for cutting-edge batteries beyond lithium-ion. My expertise spans the synthesis and modification of electrode materials using diverse chemical and solid-state approaches. Proficient in assessing electrochemical performance through various techniques, I excel in characterizing materials using in-situ and ex-situ spectroscopic methods. Currently immersed in anode-free all-solid-state lithium battery systems, cathode materials, anode materials, and superionic conductors, I am poised to bring my valuable knowledge and skills to elevate any project or position within your esteemed organization. ⚡🔍 #EnergyStorage #MaterialsScience #BatteryInnovation #Electrochemistry.

🌐 Professional Profiles

 

🎓Academic Background

Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Ulsan, Ulsan, Republic of Korea (September, 2020- Present), Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA (February, 2019- July, 2020). Advisor: Professor Bing Xu, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Chemistry, KAIST, Daejeon, Republic of Korea (March, 2018-January 2019). Advisor: Professor Insung S. Choi, Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, KAIST, Daejeon, Republic of Korea (February, 2018). Advisor: Professor Insung S. Choi, B.S. in Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea (February, 2012)

🏆Awards and Honors

Review Editor of Frontiers in Chemistry (March, 2023-Present), Early Career Research (ECR) Board Member of Materials Today Bio (June, 2022-Present), KAIST Best Ph.D. Thesis Award (2018, KAIST), Selected as Rising Researcher (2017, Inter-Academy Seoul Science Forum, KAST), Hyocheon Scholarship (2011, Sungkyunkwan University), Academic Scholarship (2009, 2011; Sungkyunkwan University)

📚Top Noted Publication

Chemical Degradation of Various Organic Coatings via UV-Generated Sulfate Radicals. Baskoro, G. A.†; Christstardy, Y. Y.†; Rho, J.; Kim, B. J.* Chem. Asian J. 2024, accepted.

 

Thermoresponsive Maleimide-Containing Polymers with Tunable Emission for Temperature-Dependent Intracellular Imaging. Sharma, R.; Vijay, N.; Kim, B. J.; Lee, H. Eur. Polym. J. 2023, 201, 112545.

 

An Exploration of Multiple Component Peptide Assemblies by Enzyme‐Instructed Self‐Assembly. Shy, A. N.; Xu, J.; Kim, B. J.; Xu, B.* ChemSystemsChem 2023, 5, e202200041.

 

Cytoprotection of Probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus with Artificial Nanoshells of Nature-Derived Eggshell Membrane Hydrolysates and Coffee Melanoidins in Single-Cell Nanoencapsulation. Han, S. Y.; Nguyen, D. T.; Kim, B. J.; Kim, N.; Kang, E. K.; Park, J. H.; Choi, I. S. Polymers 2023, 15, 1104.

 

Hydrogen Bonding-Based Layer-by-Layer Assembly of Nature-Derived Eggshell Membrane Hydrolysates and Coffee Melanoidins in Single-Cell Nanoencapsulation. Han, S. Y.; Yun, G.; Nguyen, D. T.; Kang, E. K.; Lee, H.; Kim, S.; Kim, B. J.; Park, J. H.; Choi, I. S.* ChemNanoMat 2022, 8, e202100535. Cover Article

 

Enzyme-Instructed Self-Assembly of Peptides: From Concept to Representative Applications. Kim, B. J.* Chem. Asian J. 2022, 17, e202200094. Invited Review

 

Enzyme-Mediated Kinetic Control of Fe3+-Tannic Acid Complexation for Interface Engineering. Lee, H.; Nguyen, D. T.; Kim. N.; Han, S. Y.; Hong, Y. J.; Yun, G.; Kim, B. J.; Choi, I. S. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces. 2021, 13, 52385-52394.

 

Enzyme-Mediated Film Formation of Melanin-Like Species from orthoDiphenols: Application to Single-Cell Nanoencapsulation. Kim, N.†; Lee, H. J.†; Han, S. Y.; Kim, B. J.; Choi, I. S. Appl. Surf. Sci. Adv. 2021, 5, 100098.

 

A Decade of Advances in Single-Cell Nanocoating for Mammalian Cells. Lee, H. J.; Kim, N.; Kim, B. J.; Park, J. H.; Choi, I. S.* Adv. Healthcare Mater. 2021, 10, 2100347.

 

Enzymatically Forming Cell Compatible Supramolecular Assemblies of Tryptophan-Rich Short Peptides. Yang, D.; Kim, B. J.; He, H.; Xu, B.* Pept. Sci. 2021, 113, e24173.

 

Peptide Assemblies Mimicking Chaperones for Protein Trafficking. Yang, D.; He, H.; Kim, B. J.; Xu, B.* Bioconjugate Chem. 2021, 32, 502-506.

 

Trypsin-Instructed Self-Assembly on Endoplasmic Reticulum for Selectively Inhibiting Cancer Cells. Kim, B. J.; Fang, Y.; He, H.; Xu, B.* Adv. Healthcare Mater. 2021, 10, 2000416.

 

The Ratio of Hydrogelator and Precursor Controls Enzymatic Hydrogelation of a Branched Peptide. Guo, J.; He. H.; Kim, B. J.; Wang, J.; Yi, M.; Xu, B.* Soft Matter, 2020, 16, 10101-10105.