Kunal Mohan Gokhale | Metal-Organic Frameworks | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Kunal Mohan Gokhale, Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, India.

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Education and Experience

 Education:

• Ph.D. (Tech), ICT, Mumbai (2021) – Anti-TB Molecule Design
• M. Pharm Sci., UICT, Mumbai (2006) – Synthesis of Bioactive Molecules
• B. Pharm Sci., K.M. Kundnani College of Pharmacy, Mumbai (2004)

 Experience:

• Assistant Professor, NMIMS Mumbai (Since March 2023)
• Assistant Professor, Dr. L.H. Hiranandani College of Pharmacy, Ulhasnagar (2006–2023)
• Guided 15 M.Pharm students and is an approved Ph.D. guide at the University of Mumbai.

Suitability summary for best researcher Award

Dr. Kunal Mohan Gokhale, an accomplished academician and researcher with over 17 years of teaching and research experience, is a highly deserving candidate for the prestigious Best Researcher Award. His groundbreaking contributions to pharmacy and medicinal chemistry, particularly his innovative work in metal-organic frameworks, nanomaterials, antibiofilm activity, and process chemistry, have garnered significant recognition. Dr. Gokhale’s career is marked by exceptional achievements, including impactful research publications, mentoring of postgraduate and doctoral students, and a recently granted patent for a novel synthesis process.

Professional Development

Dr. Kunal Gokhale has demonstrated consistent professional growth, contributing to pharmacy and medicinal chemistry research for over 17 years.  His areas of expertise include metal-organic frameworks, nanomaterials, and antibiofilm activity. With 19 research publications and 15 M.Pharm students guided under his mentorship, Dr. Gokhale’s work bridges academia and innovation. His patent on the heterocoupling synthesis of 3-Phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one exemplifies his pioneering approach in process chemistry. Additionally, his role as an approved guide for postgraduate and doctoral research highlights his leadership in pharmaceutical education and research. 

Research Focus

Dr. Kunal Gokhale’s research focuses on cutting-edge areas in pharmaceutical sciences.  He specializes in metal-organic frameworks, nanomaterials, and their antibiofilm activity for medical applications. His expertise extends to the development of innovative routes for synthesizing bioactive molecules, as demonstrated by his Ph.D. research on anti-TB compounds. His contributions in process chemistry and nanotechnology aim to advance drug discovery and material science for healthcare innovations.  Dr. Gokhale’s interdisciplinary approach underscores his dedication to improving therapeutic solutions through research.

Publication Top Noted

• Mechanisms of bacterial acetohydroxyacid synthase (AHAS) and specific inhibitors of Mycobacterium tuberculosis AHAS as potential drug candidates against tuberculosis – Current Drug Targets (2015), Cited by: 25 
• Green chemistry: Need of the hour – Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (2011), Cited by: 15 
• Synthesis of Di and Trisubstituted Oxazoles in Nonionic Liquid Under Catalyst Free Conditions – Int. J. Pharm. Phytopharm. Res. (2012), Cited by: 11 
• Novel peptidomimetic peptide deformylase (PDF) inhibitors of Mycobacterium tuberculosis – Chemical Biology & Drug Design (2021), Cited by: 10 
• Role of glycogen synthase kinase (GSK-3) in type-2 diabetes and GSK-3 inhibitors as potential anti-diabetics – Int. J. Pharm. Phytopharm. Res. (2014), Cited by: 9 
• Silica chloride (SiO₂-Cl) catalyzed one-pot synthesis of 2,3-disubstituted-thiazolidin-4-one – Synthetic Communications (2020), Cited by: 7 
• New method for synthesis of 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl) prop-2-enoic acid and 1-feruloyl-β-D-glucose – Int. J. Pharm. Phytopharm. Res. (2011), Cited by: 5