Expert Details
Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Enzyme Technology, Bioorganic Chemistry
ID: 723154
India
Drug synthesis and development.
Visited a Biotech Industry in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to offer on-site consultancy on R&D Projects in Synthetic Organic Chemistry and Biotechnology.Visited several R&D Laboratories in INDIA offering Consultancy in Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Process Development work.Worked as a consultant for Food Processing industries, chemical and pharma industries in Tanzania and other African countriesVisiting Professor, School of Biotechnology, International University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. (Current)Visiting Professor, Dept of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, VIT University, Vellore, Tamilnadu, India.(Current)
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1979 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Organic Chemistry | Institution: University of Madras |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2012 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: PROFESSOR OF PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY | Department: PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY |
Responsibilities:TEACHING AND CONSULTANTANCY |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2005 to 2006 | Employer: Government College of Technology | Title: Visiting Professor | Department: Department of Biotechnology |
Responsibilities:Research, Teaching and Consultancy. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2001 to 2004 | Employer: Vellore Institute of Technology | Title: Professor & Head /Visiting Professor. | Department: Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
Responsibilities:Research, Teaching and Consultancy. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1993 to 1997 | Employer: University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. | Title: Senior Lecturer | Department: Organic Chemistry |
Responsibilities:Research, teaching and consultancy |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1985 to 1993 | Employer: Hindustan Photofilms Mfg. Co. Ltd., | Title: Deputy Manager (R&D)/ Senior Scientist | Department: Research & Development |
Responsibilities:Research & Development, Consultancy |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1971 to 1985 | Employer: Government Arts College | Title: Assistant Professor | Department: Chemistry |
Responsibilities:Research, Teaching and Consultancy. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2007 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Professor of Biotechnology | Department: Biotechnology |
Responsibilities:Teaching, Research and Consultancy |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: to Present | Agency: Government Arts College, Ooty, India | Role: Assistant Professor of Chemistry | Description: Teaching and research |
| Years: to Present | Agency: Hindustan Photo Films R&D Centre, Government of India Enterprise, Ooty, India | Role: Deputy Manager (R&D) and Senior Research Scientist | Description: Research and development |
| Years: to Present | Agency: International University (Government of Vietnam), Hochiminh City, VIETNAM. | Role: Visiting Professor of Biotechnology | Description: Teaching and Research in Bioorganic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Protein Engineering, Enzyme Technology, Industrial Biotechnology and Molecular Cell Biology. |
International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: to Present | Country / Region: Vietnam | Summary: He is a Pharmaceutical Consultant to a Biotech Company in Vietnam. |
| Years: to Present | Country / Region: Vietnam | Summary: He is a Visiting Professor in the School of Biotechnology, International University, Hochiminh City, Vietnam. |
| Years: to Present | Country / Region: Tanzania | Summary: He was a Senior Lecturer(Associate Professor) in Organic Chemistry, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania for 4 years. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Chartered Chemist and Fellow (CChem, FRSC); The Royal Society of Chemistry (UK); Chartered Chemist and Fellow(CChem, FIC); The Institution of Chemists (India); Life Member, Indian Pharmaceutical Association. Life Member, Association of Food Scientists & Technologists (India). Life Member, Society of Biotechnologists(India). Member, International Association of Engineers(HONG KONG) |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Chartered Chemist |
| Professional Appointments |
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| EDITOR, JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY(SPRINGER) AND AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY. |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| He has 25 research publications in Organic Chemistry and Biotechnology in peer reviewed journals. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
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| English |
Fields of Expertise
bioorganic chemistry, industrial biotechnology, medicinal chemistry, molecular biochemistry, alkylation, analytical biochemistry, analytical chemistry instrument, apoenzyme, applied chemistry, applied organic chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, biochemical process development, biochemical research, bioprocessing, carbanion, carbanion chemistry, carbocation, carbocation chemistry, catalysis, cellulose chemistry, chemical analysis, chemical processing, chiral synthesis, cycloaddition, industrial biochemical process, natural organic compound, natural product chemistry, organic chemical separation, organic chemistry, organic compound, organic reaction, organic reaction mechanism, organic synthesis, organosulfur chemistry, protein chemistry, protein sequencing, qualitative organic chemistry, synthetic organic chemistry, enzymology, heterocyclic compound synthesis, organic compound process development, organic compound synthesis modeling, drug development, bulk pharmaceutical chemical manufacturing