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Dr. Ritu

Dr. Ritu

Dortmund

Summary

I am a versatile organic chemist with 7+ years of hands-on experience in academic laboratories. I assimilated a wide range of skills, such as small and complex molecule synthesis, route planning, photocatalysis, designing new methodologies, photochemistry, product purification, analysis and characterization, independent project management, and strong interdisciplinary teamwork abilities. With great communication skills and adaptability to diverse environments, I am always eager to learn something new from every experience. Overall, I am always looking for exciting opportunities while keeping updated on the latest research trends in chemistry and pharmacy.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Postdoc Researcher

Technische Universität Dortmund
04.2023 - Current

I’m working on the design, synthesis, and characterization of redox-active materials derived from N-heterocyclic carbenes and their applications in organic photocatalysis.

Education

Ph.D. - Organic Chemistry

Indian Institute of Techanology Delhi, New Delhi, India
03.2023

Thesis Topic: Light induced organic transformations using homogeneous photocatalysis.

Supervisor Name: Prof. Nidhi Jain

I established my skills in synthetic organic chemistry, photochemistry, method development, product purification, and analysis, worked on my ideas, and developed and finalized several projects in parallel, both on my own and in collaboration with scientists from different backgrounds.

Master of Science - Chemistry

Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indore, India
06.2016

Thesis Topic: Design, Synthesis, and Characterization of Tricarboxamides.

Thesis Supervisor: Prof. ApurbaK Das

Bachelor of Science -

University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
06.2014

Skills

  • Organic synthesis
  • Photocatalysis
  • Peptide synthesis
  • Inert chemistry
  • Photochemistry
  • HPLC / GCMS
  • NMR
  • UV-vis & Fluorescence spectrometry
  • TGA/IR
  • Column Chromatography
  • MS Office
  • Origin, Chem draw, MestreNova
  • SciFinder, Reaxys, Mendeley
  • Scientific writing, editing and oral presentation proficiency
  • Supervision in teaching laboratories
  • Lab establishment and chemical records
  • Supervised and trained 2nd-year MSc thesis students in research laboratories
  • Great communication and adaptability to diverse international environments

Accomplishments

  • Published six peer-reviewed, high-impact scientific publications, with more in progress.
  • I presented my research work at international conferences and Symposiums such as BOSS, XV J-NOST, etc.
  • Honored to receive the prestigious DAAD Scholarship.
  • I was honored to receive national scholarships and fellowships during my academic years.
  • Qualified national-level exams such as IIT-JAM, GATE AND UGC-NET with great AIR (All India Rank).

Additional International Experience

I was honored to receive the DAAD Scholarship during my PhD, allowing me to conduct research in Professor Burkhard König's lab at the University of Regensburg in Germany from October 2020 to January 2023. During this time, my main focus was on projects related to visible light-mediated dual photocatalysis as part of my PhD studies.

Languages

Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Postdoc Researcher - Technische Universität Dortmund
04.2023 - Current
Indian Institute of Techanology Delhi - Ph.D., Organic Chemistry
Indian Institute of Technology Indore - Master of Science, Chemistry
University of Delhi - Bachelor of Science,

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