Chandra Mohan | Medicinal Chemistry | Excellence in Research

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chandra Mohan at K R Mangalam University, Gurugram, India.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chandra Mohan is an accomplished researcher and educator in Inorganic Chemistry with a Ph.D. in chemical sensors 🧪. Currently serving at K.R. Mangalam University, he has over 12 years of academic experience 📚. His expertise spans green chemistry, nanomaterials, and environmental sustainability 🌱. With global collaborations 🌍, 12 authored/edited books 📘, and 15 book chapters, he is a driving force in sustainable science. Dr. Mohan has guided multiple Ph.D. scholars 🎓, led funded projects, and organized international conferences. His dynamic contributions continue to inspire innovation, education, and impactful research across borders.

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Education

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chandra Mohan holds a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry 🧪 from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, specializing in chemical sensors. He is currently a Post-Doctoral Scholar at Amity University, Dubai 🏙️. He also earned an MBA in HR + IT in 2024 📊. Dr. Mohan has completed an M.Phil. in acid catalysts from the University of Delhi 🧫 and an M.Sc. in Applied Chemistry from MDSU 🧬. His academic journey began with a B.Sc. in PCM 📘 and included a diploma in computer programming 💻. He also qualified GATE (Chemistry) in 2013 ✅, showcasing his scholarly depth.

Experience

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chandra Mohan brings over 13 years of dedicated academic experience to the field of chemistry education 🧪. Since August 2023, he has served as an Associate Professor at K. R. Mangalam University, Gurugram 🏫. Prior to that, he held the position of Assistant Professor at the same university from 2013 to 2023, contributing a solid decade of teaching, research, and academic leadership 📚. His early academic journey began at HMRITM College, affiliated with GGSIPU, Delhi, where he served as Assistant Professor from January 2010 to February 2011 👨‍🔬, marking the foundation of his scholarly path.

Awards

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chandra Mohan has been widely recognized for his academic brilliance and social contributions 🎓🌍. He received the Advanced Materials Award from IAAM, Sweden 🇸🇪 in 2024 and the Best Researcher Award from ScienceFather in 2023 🔬. His passion for innovation earned him the Young Researcher Award by IARC, Kenya 🇰🇪 in 2022 and Best Paper Award at DAM2IC the same year 📄. With consecutive Legal Awareness Awards (2020–2022) and honors for Social Services and Youth Engagement 🇮🇳, he exemplifies academic excellence and civic responsibility. He also received the Young Faculty Award in 2016 & 2018.

Research Focus

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chandra Mohan specializes in Inorganic Chemistry, with a strong research focus on chemical sensors, coordination chemistry, nanocomposites, and sustainable environmental materials 🌱🧪. His expertise spans Schiff base metal complexes, clay mineral applications, and green chemistry approaches for drug design 💊 and water treatment 💧. He actively explores polymer composites, ion-selective electrodes, and biocompatible catalysts for eco-friendly industrial solutions 🌍. His interdisciplinary collaborations extend to bioplastics, AI in sustainability, and agricultural innovations 🌾, highlighting his dedication to solving real-world problems through chemistry and materials science.

Rajashree Patnaik | Pharmaceutical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Rajashree Patnaik, MBRU, United Arab Emirates

Dr. Rajashree Patnaik is a dedicated biotechnology researcher specializing in inflammation, cancer, and stem cell biology. She earned her Ph.D. in Biotechnology in 2018 from Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, India, with a focus on environmental toxicology using human cord blood stem cells. Currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at MBRU, UAE 🇦🇪, she investigates bioceuticals, statins, and venom-derived peptides in disease models. A Gold Medalist 🎖️ in both BSc and MSc, she has published extensively in international journals and received multiple accolades, including the QUWA Research Award 🏆 and Best Poster Award at an international stem cell conference.

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Education

Dr. Rajashree Patnaik 🎓 earned her Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, in February 2018. Her thesis focused on monitoring the toxicity of environmental chemicals using cultured stem cells from human cord blood 🧪🧫. She is skilled in FACS, cell culture, ELISA, Western Blot, RT-PCR, fluorescence microscopy, and karyotyping 🔬. Dr. Patnaik also holds an MSc in Biotechnology (2009–2011) from Berhampur University, where she studied the impact of climate change on plant productivity 🌱. She completed six months of training at the Institute of Life Sciences, JNU, and has a BSc in Zoology (Hons.).

Awards

Dr. Rajashree Patnaik 🌟 has been honored with the Excellence in Research Award for the Best Research Proposal at the 5th Forum for Women in Research – QUWA, UOS 👩‍🔬. She also received the Best Poster Award at the International Conference on Stem Cells, Cancer & Biotechnology held in Goa, India, in 2016 🧬🏆. Dr. Patnaik is a two-time Gold Medalist, having earned top honors in both her MSc in Biotechnology (2011) and BSc in Zoology (Hons.) from Berhampur University, India 🎖️🎓. Her dedication to science and innovation continues to earn her recognition and inspire excellence.

Research Focus

Dr. Rajashree Patnaik primarily focuses on toxicology, stem cell research, natural product pharmacology, and anti-inflammatory interventions using both traditional and modern scientific methods. Her research spans in vitro cytotoxicity, phytochemical analysis, chemotherapeutic screening, and regenerative medicine, particularly investigating natural compounds like curcumin, oleocanthal, and herbal extracts against microbial pathogens, cancer, and inflammatory diseases. She is also active in exploring NOACs, environmental toxins, and PAR-2-mediated pathways in disease contexts like osteoarthritis and cancer. Her interdisciplinary work integrates cell biology, pharmacognosy, and biomedical applications.