Ajeet Chandra | Material Synthesis | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ajeet Chandra, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea.

Dr. Ajeet Chandra is a Research Professor in Organic Material Chemistry (OLED Synthesis) at Kyung Hee University, Seoul 🇰🇷. With a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from IIT Kanpur 🇮🇳, he brings over 8 years of experience in synthetic organic chemistry 🧪. His research spans hypervalent iodine chemistry, peptide synthesis, asymmetric catalysis, and OLED material development 🌈. Dr. Chandra has published widely and served as a reviewer for prestigious journals 📚. Passionate about scientific discovery and innovation, he actively engages in OLED material design for red, blue, and green light emission applications 🔴🟢🔵.

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Education & Experience

🎓 Education:

🧪 Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry – IIT Kanpur (2014–2020)
🧫 Pre-PhD Research in Peptide Chemistry – IIT Delhi (2013–2014)
🧬 M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry – University of Allahabad (2010–2012)
🔬 B.Sc. in Chemistry, Zoology, Botany – VBS Purvanchal University (2007–2010)
📘 Intermediate Science – UP Board (2005–2007)
📗 High School – UP Board (2003–2005)

🔬 Research/Professional Experience:

📍 Research Professor – OLED Synthesis, Kyung Hee University, South Korea (2023–Present)
🧪 Institute-PDF – Asymmetric Catalysis, IIT Bombay (2021–2023)
⚗️ Research Scholar – Hypervalent Iodine Chemistry, IIT Kanpur
🔎 Pre-PhD Researcher – Peptide Chemistry, IIT Delhi

Summary Suitability For The Award

Dr. Ajeet Chandra, currently serving as a Research Professor at Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea, exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding scientist and innovator in the field of Organic Chemistry. With a research portfolio that spans across material synthesis for OLED applications, hypervalent iodine chemistry, asymmetric catalysis, peptide chemistry, and medicinal biology, Dr. Chandra has continually pushed the boundaries of synthetic organic chemistry through impactful research and academic excellence. His dedication, scholarly output, and interdisciplinary approach make him a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Professional Development

Dr. Ajeet Chandra has cultivated a dynamic research profile through extensive academic and laboratory experiences across India and South Korea 🇮🇳🇰🇷. He developed a deep expertise in organic synthesis, asymmetric catalysis, and modern reagent chemistry ⚗️. At IIT Kanpur and Bombay, he engaged in high-level research in hypervalent iodine chemistry and sulfonylphthalides 🧪. Currently, at Kyung Hee University, he focuses on OLED material synthesis, working on MR-emitters and BODIPYs 🔬. His career is enriched by international collaborations, peer-review contributions 📄, teaching lab techniques, and continuous skill upgrades in analytical instrumentation and molecular modeling 🧫🧠.

Research Focus

Dr. Ajeet Chandra’s research is centered around organic material chemistry with a strong emphasis on OLED material synthesis for red, green, and blue light-emitting devices 🔴🟢🔵. His expertise includes the design of MR-emitters, BODIPYs, and TADF molecules for device applications 💡. He has also worked on hypervalent iodine-mediated oxidative transformations, peptide chemistry, and asymmetric catalysis 🔬. Dr. Chandra’s interdisciplinary approach spans chemistry, biology, and material sciences, with a keen interest in understanding reaction mechanisms and molecular interactions ⚛️. His current projects focus on novel materials for advanced display technologies and drug synthesis applications 💊📱.

Awards & Honors

🎖️ Editorial Board Member of Modern Chemistry (MC), 2025–2028
🏅 Certificate of Excellence in Peer-Reviewing (Medical Science), B.P. International, 2024
📜 Appointed Research Professor at Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 2023
🧪 Institute-Postdoctoral Fellowship, IIT Bombay, 2021
🧠 CSIR-JRF Qualified, June 2012 – AIR 36
📘 CSIR-JRF Qualified, Dec 2013 – AIR 29
📊 GATE (CY) Qualified, 2018 – AIR 1418
📊 GATE (XL) Qualified, 2022 – AIR 5249
🥈 2nd Prize, Chemical Society & ISCA, 2011
🥇 Best Paper Award, ICSCC-2020, GD Goenka University
🏅 3rd Rank – MSc at University of Allahabad

Publication Top Noted

Facile synthesis of isatins by direct oxidation of indoles and 3-iodoindoles using NIS/IBX – 32 citations, 2019 📘🧪
One-pot synthesis of α-bromo-and α-azidoketones from olefins by catalytic oxidation with in situ-generated modified IBX as the key reaction – 29 citations, 2017 ⚗️🔁
Oxidation of thiols to sulphonic acids with Oxone®/NaHCO₃ and KBrO₃ – 28 citations, 2016 💥🧫
Self-assembly of lipidated pseudopeptidic triazolophanes to vesicles – 16 citations, 2014 🧬🌐
One-Pot Synthesis of 4-Carboalkoxy-Substituted Benzo[h]coumarins from α- and β-Naphthols and Their Excited-State Properties – 13 citations, 2019 🌟🔬
Structural optimization of BODIPY derivatives: achieving stable and long-lived green emission in hyperfluorescent OLEDs – 9 citations, 2024 💡🌿
Enantioselective Desymmetrization of Curcumins with 3‐Olefinic Oxindoles for the Synthesis of Spirocyclohexanoneoxindoles – 4 citations, 2023 🌀🧪
Oxidation of Thiols with IBX or DMP: One-Pot Access to Thiosulfonates or 2-Iodobenzoates and Applications in Functional Group Transformations – 3 citations, 2023 🔁🧬

Ponnusamy Shanmugam | Synthesis | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Ponnusamy Shanmugam, Central Leather Research Institute(CLRI), India.

Prof. Dr. P. Shanmugam 🎓 is a distinguished Chief Scientist and Head of Chemistry at AcSIR, with a remarkable career spanning decades in organic and bio-organic chemistry. Born in Bommidi, Tamil Nadu 🇮🇳, he earned his Ph.D. in Organic Synthesis from the University of Madras and pursued post-doctoral research at Princeton University, USA 🇺🇸 (BOYSCAST Fellow) and Hokkaido University, Japan 🇯🇵 (JSPS Fellow). With extensive experience at CSIR-CLRI and NIIST, he has mentored numerous M.Sc., M.Phil., and Ph.D. scholars. A distinguished member of multiple prestigious scientific societies 🌏, his contributions to synthetic and organometallic chemistry have earned him several national and international honors 🏆.

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Education & Experience

📚 Education

🎓 B.Sc. (Chemistry) – University of Madras, 1987 (First Class)
🎓 M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry) – University of Madras, 1989 (First Class)
🎓 Ph.D. (Synthetic Organic Chemistry) – University of Madras, 1998
🏅 Post-Doctoral Research – Princeton University, USA (1999-2000) 🔬
🏅 Post-Doctoral Research – Hokkaido University, Japan (2002-2003) 🧪

💼 Professional Experience

🏢 Chief Scientist & Head – CLRI, Chennai (2020-Present)
🏢 Senior Principal Scientist – CLRI, Chennai (2012-2020)
🏢 Principal Scientist – CLRI & NIIST, Trivandrum (2007-2012)
🏢 Senior Scientist & Scientist – NIIST, Trivandrum (1999-2007)
🏢 Junior Scientist & Research Fellow – University of Madras (1989-1999)

Suitability Summary

Prof. Dr. P. Shanmugam, Chief Scientist, Head, and Professor of Chemistry at AcSIR, New Delhi, is a distinguished researcher in organic and bio-organic chemistry, making him a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With an illustrious career spanning over three decades, he has made remarkable contributions to synthetic organic chemistry, organometallics, and advanced stereocontrol techniques. His pioneering research in total synthesis, radical cyclization, and oxy-Cope rearrangement has positioned him as a leading scientist in the field.

Professional Development

Prof. Dr. P. Shanmugam 🧪 has made significant contributions to synthetic organic chemistry, particularly in radical cyclization and organometallic chemistry. As a mentor, he has guided numerous Ph.D. and M.Sc. students 🎓, shaping future scientists. He is an active member of esteemed organizations like ACS 🇺🇸, CRSI 🇮🇳, and ICS 📖. His research projects, funded by DST and CSIR 💰, focus on innovative synthetic methodologies. Recognized globally, he has collaborated with prestigious institutions, received multiple fellowships 🏆, and contributed to cutting-edge research. His leadership at CLRI, Chennai, continues to advance organic and bio-organic chemistry. 🔬🌿

Research Focus

Prof. Dr. P. Shanmugam 🔬 specializes in synthetic organic chemistry, focusing on organometallics, radical cyclization, and total synthesis of bioactive compounds 🧪. His work in stereoselective synthesis and green chemistry approaches contributes to pharmaceuticals 💊 and agrochemicals 🌿. With expertise in acyclic stereocontrol and oxy-Cope rearrangement, he explores novel reaction mechanisms. His interdisciplinary research integrates bio-organic and medicinal chemistry, optimizing synthetic methodologies for industrial applications 🏭. He actively collaborates with global institutions 🌍, advancing chemical sciences through innovative synthetic strategies. His research supports sustainable chemistry and drug discovery, making significant contributions to modern chemical advancements. 🏆🔍

Awards & Honors 🏆

🏅 CSIR-UGC NET (1989) & GATE (1990) Qualified
🏅 CSIR-UGC NET (1993) & SLST (1993) Qualified
🏅 BOYSCAST Fellowship (1998-1999) – Princeton University, USA 🇺🇸
🏅 JSPS Fellowship (2002-2003) – Hokkaido University, Japan 🇯🇵
🏅 Recognized Research Guide – University of Madras, Kerala University, Anna University 🎓
🏅 Life Member – CRSI, ICS, SBC (India) & ACS (USA) 📚
🏅 Board of Studies Member – Kongunadu Arts & Science College, SRM University 📖
🏅 Principal Investigator – Multiple DST & CSIR Research Projects 💰

Publication Top Notes

Synthesis of novel functionalized 3-spiropyrrolizidine and 3-spiropyrrolidine oxindoles | Organic Letters | 2007 | Cited by: 171

An efficient stereoselective synthesis of 3-spirocyclopentene-and 3-spiropyrazole-2-oxindoles | Chemical Communications | 2010 | Cited by: 109

Pyridine Core Activation via 1,5-Electrocyclization of Vinyl Pyridinium Ylides | Organic Letters | 2010 | Cited by: 97

A facile and efficient synthesis of highly functionalised 3,3′-dispiropyrrolidine-and 3,3′-dispiropyrrolizidine bisoxindoles | Tetrahedron Letters | 2008 | Cited by: 75

Synthesis of functionalized 3-spirocyclopropane-2-indolones from isomerised Baylis–Hillman adducts of isatin | Tetrahedron | 2006 | Cited by: 73

Studies on montmorillonite K10-microwave assisted isomerisation of Baylis–Hillman adduct | Tetrahedron | 2004 | Cited by: 64

Development of an approach to the synthesis of the plakortones | Tetrahedron Letters | 2000 | Cited by: 54

Stereoselective synthesis of tri-and tetrasubstituted oxepanes via n-Bu3SnH mediated 7-endo-trig vinyl radical cyclisation | Tetrahedron Letters | 2005 | Cited by: 51