Assoc Prof Dr. khalid Khan | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. khalid Khan | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Islamia College University, Peshawar, Pakistan

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🧑‍🔬 Summary

A seasoned academic with over 15 years of experience in teaching, research, and administration in the field of chemistry. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Islamia College University, Peshawar, Pakistan. Specializes in organic chemistry, with extensive research in calixarene derivatives, antiviral drug development, and computational chemistry. Holds memberships in prestigious societies like the American and Royal Chemical Societies and has supervised numerous PhD and MPhil research projects.

🎓 Education

  • PhD in Chemistry (2008-2013)
    Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
    Thesis: Design, Synthesis, and Loading Potential of Nonionic Amphiphilic Dendro-Calix[4]arene
    Supervisor: Dr. Yan-Song Zhong
  • MSc in Chemistry (2002-2004)
    University of Peshawar, Pakistan
    Honors: Topper in Organic Chemistry
  • BSc in Biological Science (2000-2002)
    Govt College Peshawar, Pakistan

👨‍🏫 Professional Experience

  • Associate Professor (2020-Present)
    Department of Chemistry, Islamia College University, Peshawar
  • Assistant Professor (2013-2020)
    Department of Chemistry, Islamia College University, Peshawar
  • Lecturer (2005-2008)
    Department of Chemistry, Islamia College University, Peshawar

🔬 Research Interests

  • Organic Chemistry
    Specializing in the synthesis and characterization of calixarene derivatives.
  • Computational Chemistry
    Focus on the design and in silico analysis of antiviral drugs, particularly against COVID-19, Ebola, and Zika viruses.
  • Nanotechnology
    Researching nanoparticles’ drug-loading potential and characterizing nanostructures using techniques like TEM, DLS, and NMR.

📝Notable Publications

Homology modeling and molecular docking study of metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 variant F: An attempt to develop drugs for treating CNS diseases

Authors: Ahmad, N., Khan, K., Rashid, H.U., Ullah, R., Ali, E.A.

Journal: Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie

Year: 2024

Direct synthesis, characterization, in vitro and in silico studies of simple chalcones as potential antimicrobial and antileishmanial agents

Authors: Ur Rashid, H., Khan, S., Irum, Shah, T., Khan, K.

Journal: Royal Society Open Science

Year: 2024

Homology modeling and molecular docking study of corticotrophin-releasing hormone: An approach to treat stress-related diseases

Authors: Ahmad, N., Khan, K., Khan, S.W., Ullah, R., Ali, E.A.

Journal: Open Chemistry

Year: 2024

Biological investigations of Aspergillus ficuum via in vivo, in vitro and in silico analyses

Authors: Shah, Z.A., Khan, K., Shah, T., Muhammad, A., Rashid, H.

Journal: Scientific Reports

Year: 2023

Insights into metabolic and pharmacological profiling of Aspergillus ficuum through bioinformatics and experimental techniques

Authors: Shah, Z.A., Khan, K., Rashid, H.U., Jaremko, M., Iqbal, Z.

Journal: BMC Microbiology

Year: 2022

Dr. Satish Kumar Singh | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Satish Kumar Singh | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Department of Chemistry, Government College Daman, India

🔗 Professional Profiles

Summary: 🌟

Dr. Satish Kumar Singh is a distinguished Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Chemistry at Government College Daman, known for his significant contributions to synthetic organic chemistry and innovative research methodologies.

Education: 🎓

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India (2010).

Professional Experience: 👨‍🏫

  • Assistant Professor, Central University of Jharkhand, India (2012-2016)
  • Assistant Professor, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Port Blair, India (2016-2019)
  • Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Chemistry, Government College Daman, India (2019-present)

Research Interests: 🔬

  • Synthetic Organic Chemistry
  • Green Chemistry
  • Visible-light Induced Cross-Coupling Reactions & Multicomponent Reactions

Achievements: 🏆

  • Young Scientist Award (YSS scheme, SERB, 2015)
  • Publications in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals

Contributions: 📚   

Dr. Singh’s research encompasses microwave-assisted synthesis of biologically important N-heterocyclic compounds, diarylglycolic acids, and other significant organic molecules. His recent review article on Rose-Bengal-Photocatalyzed Cross-Dehydrogenative Coupling Reactions was published in the European Journal of Organic Chemistry.

Award Nomination Details

  • Completed/Ongoing Research Projects: 1/1
  • Citation Index: 465
  • Consultancy/Industry Projects: Nil
  • Books Published (ISBN): 979-8-89113-970-1 (Book Chapter)
  • Patents Published/Under Process: Nil
  • Journals Published (SCI, Scopus, etc.): 19
  • Editorial Appointments: No
  • Collaborations: No
  • Professional Memberships: No

Areas of Research:

  • Synthetic Organic Chemistry
  • Green Chemistry
  • Visible-light Induced Cross-Coupling Reactions

Contributions 

My research embodies microwave-assisted, rapid, efficient, and one-pot multicomponent synthesis of biologically important N-heterocyclic compounds, highly substituted benzenes, one-pot synthesis of diarylglycolic acids from aromatic aldehydes, synthesis of β-acetamido ketones and esters, superoxide ion-catalyzed deprotection of 1,3-oxathiolanes, and synthesis of dithiocarbamates and dithiocarbonates. We recently published a review article entitled “Rose-Bengal-Photocatalyzed Cross-Dehydrogenative Coupling Reactions under Visible Light” in the European Journal of Organic Chemistry.

Self-Declaration:

I authenticate that to the best of my knowledge the information given in this form is correct and complete. At any time, I am found to have concealed any material information, my application shall be liable to be summarily terminated without notice. I have read the terms and conditions and other policies of the Awards and agree to them.

Nominator Signature/Name: Satish Kumar Singh Date: July 12, 2024

Notable Publications 

Paper Tittle: A direct metal-free decarboxylative sulfono functionalization (DSF) of cinnamic acids to α, β-unsaturated phenyl sulfones
  • Author: Rahul Singh, Bharat Kumar Allam, Neetu Singh, Kumkum Kumari, Satish Kumar Singh, Krishna Nand Singh
  • Journal: Organic letters
  • Year: 2015
  • Citations: 180
Paper Tittle: Nickel‐Catalyzed C S Bond Formation: Synthesis of Aryl Sulfides from Arylsulfonyl Hydrazides and Boronic Acids
  • Author: Rahul Singh, Bharat Kumar Allam, Neetu Singh, Kumkum Kumari, Satish Kumar Singh, Krishna Nand Singh
  • Journal: Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis
  • Year: 2015
  • Citations: 62
Paper Tittle: Eco‐friendly and facile one‐pot multicomponent synthesis of acridinediones in water under microwave
  • Author: Satish Kumar Singh, Krishna Nand Singh
  • Journal: Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry
  • Year: 2011
  • Citations: 52
Paper Tittle: Microwave-assisted, one-pot multicomponent synthesis of highly substituted pyridines using KF/alumina
  • Author: Krishna Nand Singh, Satish Kumar Singh
  • Journal: Arkivoc
  • Year: 2009
  • Citations: 52
Paper Tittle: Glycine‐catalyzed easy and efficient one‐pot synthesis of polyhydroquinolines through Hantzsch multicomponent condensation under controlled microwave
  • Author: Satish Kumar Singh, Krishna Nand Singh
  • Journal: Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry
  • Year: 2010
  • Citations: 41