Accademic Background:
Dr. Vipin Kumar is an accomplished Ph.D. organic chemist with over five years of experience in synthetic organic chemistry. He has a proven track record in designing and executing synthetic routes for complex molecules. Proficient in analytical techniques like NMR, Mass spectrometry, and IR spectroscopy, Dr. Kumar excels in characterizing compounds and leading multidisciplinary projects. He is also experienced in mentoring and supervising junior scientists, ensuring a collaborative and productive work environment.
Education:
Dr. Kumar earned his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, India, in 2020. His thesis focused on “Designing and Synthesis of Quinoline Based Novel Architectures as Anti-infective Agents.” He also holds an M.Sc. in Chemistry from Kurukshetra University, completed in 2012.
Professional Experience:
Prior to his current role, Dr. Kumar worked as a Research Scientist at Jubilant Biosys Limited in Greater Noida from January 2021 to December 2022. There, he led synthetic route design and execution for target organic molecules. He also served as a Senior Research Fellow on a CSIR project at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, where he worked on designing and evaluating anticancer compounds. Additionally, he was a Research Associate at Jubilant Chemsys Limited from 2012 to 2015.
Awards and Fellowships:
Dr. Kumar has received several accolades, including the Best Research Associate award at Jubilant Chemsys Limited and a CSIR Project fellowship. He was also awarded the MHRD Fellowship through GATE during his Ph.D. studies.
Research Expertise:
Dr. Kumar specializes in the design and synthesis of biologically relevant N-heterocycles and has extensive experience handling a wide range of chemical reactions and reagents. He is skilled in various purification techniques and proficient in using chemistry-related software. His research publications cover topics such as the synthesis of quinoline derivatives and the evaluation of their photophysical properties.
Current Position:
Dr. Vipin Kumar is a Research Scientist in the Synthesis Department at Piramal Pharma Solutions in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, where he has been working since December 2022. His responsibilities include designing synthetic schemes, conducting literature searches, synthesizing organic molecules on various scales, purifying and characterizing compounds using advanced techniques, and leading a team of five scientists.