Early Academic Pursuits

He embarked on his academic journey with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry, physics, and mathematics from Aligarh Muslim University, where he excelled with first division honors. His passion for organic chemistry led him to pursue a Master of Science in Organic Chemistry from the same institution, where he achieved commendable academic performance. He further solidified his expertise by obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry from Banasthali Vidyapith, focusing on the synthesis of novel spiro-heterocyclic compounds and their biological assessment.

Professional Endeavors

His professional journey spans over 12 years, starting with his role as a Research Associate in Pharmaceutical Research at Jubilant Chemsys Ltd. Following this, he served as a Senior Research Chemist at Chembiotek, a TCG Life Sciences enterprise Ltd., where he contributed significantly to organic synthesis. Currently, he holds the position of Researcher in Organic Chemistry at King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA, where his focus areas include Biomedical Application & Asymmetric Catalysis.

Contributions and Research Focus in Biotechnology 

His research interests revolve around the development of new green synthetic methodologies, catalytic asymmetric methodologies, and the design and synthesis of structurally-based bioactive molecules. His expertise lies in organic synthesis, asymmetric catalysis, medicinal chemistry, and bio-organic chemistry. He has made notable contributions to the synthesis of spiro-heterocyclic compounds and their applications in medicinal chemistry. Additionally, his work in the field of molecular docking analysis has paved the way for understanding the interactions of bioactive molecules with biological targets.

Accolades and Recognition

His contributions to the field of chemistry have been recognized through various awards and honors. He has received prestigious awards such as the DST INSPIRE Faculty award and the Early Career Research Award from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. Furthermore, his innovative research has resulted in several patents, highlighting his significant contributions to the development of novel chemical entities with therapeutic potential.

Impact and Influence

His research has had a profound impact on the fields of organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and bioinformatics. His work has not only advanced scientific knowledge but also holds promise for the development of new therapeutic agents. By elucidating the synthesis and biological evaluation of spiro-heterocyclic compounds, he has contributed to expanding the repertoire of chemical entities available for drug discovery and development.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Notable Publications

• Optimization of Naringenin-loaded nanoparticles for targeting of Vanin-1, iNOS, and MCP-1 signaling pathway in HFD-induced obesity
• Malva parviflora seed oil; Isolation, gas chromatographic profiling and its cardioprotective activity against myocardial infraction in animal model
• Synthesis, Biological Evaluation, Molecular Docking and Kinetic Investigation of New 2,4,5-Trisubstituted Imidazole Derivatives as Antidiabetic Agents
• Polyphenolics of purple devil fruits potentiate anti-inflammatory action by regulating the expression of inflammatory cytokines and apoptotic signaling molecules evident in extensive and combined experimental models
• Synthesis of Spiro-oxindole Analogs Engrafted Pyrazole Scaffold as Potential Alzheimer's Disease Therapeutics: Anti-oxidant, Enzyme Inhibitory and Molecular Docking Approaches
• Biometabolites of Tamarindus indica play a remarkable cardioprotective role as a functional food in doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity models
• Synthesis of Spirooxindole Analogs Tethered Pyrazole Scaffold as Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
• An efficient synthesis of SK-658 and its analogs as potent histone deacetylase inhibitors
• Xyloglucan endotransglycosylase/hydrolase genes from a susceptible and resistant jute species show opposite expression pattern following Macrophomina phaseolina infection
• Structure and antioxidant activity of phenolic compounds isolated from the edible fruits and stem bark of Harpephyllum caffrum