Yogesh Bhola | Organic Synthesis | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yogesh Bhola | Organic Synthesis | Best Researcher Award

Shri m.p Pandya Science College| India

Dr. Yogesh Bhola is an innovative researcher and academic specializing in synthetic organic chemistry with expertise in aromatic heterocyclic compounds, particularly pyrazolyl, triazole, and thiazole derivatives. He is currently serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied and Interdisciplinary Science at Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand, Gujarat. Dr. Bhola earned his PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry under the supervision of Dr. Y. T. Naliapara at Saurashtra University, focusing on the development of novel pharmacologically active compounds using catalytic cyclization pathways. He holds a Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, both from Sardar Patel University, where he excelled with distinction. His research contributions include the synthesis, characterization, and biological evaluation of heterocyclic compounds with promising antimicrobial activity. Dr. Bhola has authored several peer-reviewed journal articles in reputed platforms such as Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals, Asian Journal of Organic and Medicinal Chemistry, World Scientific News, and Journal of Advanced Scientific Research. He has also published more than a dozen books spanning ultraviolet spectroscopy, inorganic chemistry, polymer chemistry, laboratory safety, and organic name reactions. With 27 citations by 25 documents, 4 published works, and an h-index of 2, he continues to strengthen his academic visibility. Dr. Bhola has presented his work at various national and international conferences, securing awards and recognition, while also actively mentoring students in experimental and theoretical chemistry. His academic achievements include clearing CSIR-NET twice with national rankings, GSET, and GATE, reflecting his scholarly excellence. Beyond research, he contributes as a dedicated educator with teaching experience across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, integrating innovation with classroom learning. His commitment to advancing medicinal and synthetic chemistry, coupled with his passion for academic excellence, highlights his role as a promising scientist in the field of chemical sciences.

Featured Publications

Bhola, Y., Socha, B., et al. (2020). Molecular structure, DFT studies, Hirshfeld surface analysis, energy frameworks and molecular docking studies of novel (E)-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-5-methyl-N-((3-methylene)-1H-1,2,3-triazole-4-carbohydrazide) molecular crystal and liquid crystals. Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals.

Bhola, Y., Dodeja, K., Dholariya, P., & Naliapara, Y. (2019). Synthesis of formic acid catalyzed and cyclized novel modified route for N,7-diphenyl-7H-benzo[7,8]chromeno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-8-amine derivatives and study of their antimicrobial profile. Asian Journal of Organic and Medicinal Chemistry.

Kapadiya, K., Dubal, G., Bhola, Y., & Dholaria, P. (2019). Synthesis and antimicrobial evaluation of 1,3,4-oxadiazole bearing Schiff base moiety. Asian Journal of Organic and Medicinal Chemistry.

Bhola, Y., & Naliapara, Y. T. (2019). Microwave synthesis and antibacterial activities of some 2-amino-6-(phenylthio)pyridine-3,5-dicarbonitrile derivatives containing 1,3,4-oxadiazole moiety. World Scientific News, 117, 221–227.

Rakesh Kumar Verma | Organic Synthesis | Young Scientist Award

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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.