Post-translational Modifications (Manuscript under preparation)
Summary
Authored a manuscript detailing post-translational modifications, developed as an extension of the master's research project on visible-light mediated lactone synthesis.
Arindam Bhatta
M.Sc. Chemistry Graduate | Aspiring PhD Candidate
Indore, IN.About
Highly motivated M.Sc. Chemistry graduate from IIT Indore with a deep academic and research foundation in synthetic organic chemistry. Possessing proven expertise in visible-light mediated reactions and advanced analytical techniques, I am seeking to pursue a PhD to contribute to cutting-edge research in photochemistry and complex molecular transformations. My background is marked by a strong commitment to sustainable, mechanism-driven chemical synthesis and a track record of excelling in national-level competitive examinations.
Education
Indian Institute of Technology Indore
Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Master of Science (MSc)
Chemistry
Courses
Reagent Chemistry
Name Reactions
Intermediates
Stereochemistry
Pericyclic Reactions
Sripat Singh College, University of Kalyani
Kalyani, West Bengal, India
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Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Chemistry
Awards
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
Awarded By
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Secured a top rank, enabling admission to the MSc program at IIT Indore.
IIT Joint Admission Test for MSc (IIT JAM)
Awarded By
Indian Institutes of Technology
Achieved a top rank, facilitating admission to the MSc program at IIT Indore.
Common University Entrance Test (CUET-PG)
Awarded By
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Secured a top rank, enabling admission to the MSc program at IIT Indore.
IACS Kolkata Entrance Exam
Awarded By
Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS)
Achieved a top rank, demonstrating strong academic aptitude in chemistry.
Publications
Languages
English
Hindi
Bengali
Skills
Organic Synthesis
Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Reaction Mechanisms, Stereochemical Control, Visible-Light Photoredox Systems, Palladium-Catalysed Cross-Coupling, Riemer-Tiemann Formylation, Wittig-Horner Olefination, Hydrogenation, DCC Coupling, Catalytic Claisen Rearrangements, Grignard Reactions, Carbon-Homologation Approaches, Photosensitizer-Free Cascade Approach, Multifunctional Coumarin Synthesis, Lactone Scaffolds, Air-Sensitive Reactions, Moisture-Sensitive Reactions.
Analytical Techniques
UV-Vis Spectroscopy, Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy, Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Cyclic Voltammetry, Chromatographic Methods.
Research & Development
Problem Solving, Experimental Design, Data Analysis, Scientific Writing, Literature Review, DFT Calculations, Regioselectivity, Stereoselectivity, Sustainable Chemistry, Mechanism-Driven Synthesis, Photochemistry, Radical Chemistry.
Laboratory Skills
Chemical Handling, Experimental Execution, Safety Protocols.
Interests
Chemical Research
Novel Organic Transformations, Complex Molecules, Sustainable Chemical Synthesis, Photochemistry, Phytochemistry, Radical Chemistry.
Projects
Visible-Light Mediated α,β-Unsaturated Lactone Synthesis
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Summary
Conducted a year-long master's research project at IIT Indore, focusing on developing innovative synthetic methodologies under the supervision of Dr. Debayan Sarkar. This project involved exploring visible-light photoredox systems for constructing complex lactone scaffolds and advancing multi-functional coumarin frameworks.