Dr. Rajendra Rohokale, Organic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at University of Florida, United States

Profiles

Summary🌟

Dr. Rajendra Rohokale is a distinguished researcher specializing in Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Carbohydrate Chemistry, Glycochemistry, and Photoredox Catalysis. His expertise includes the development of innovative methods for the synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates, with applications in medical science for disease biomarker discovery and targeted drug delivery.

Education🎓

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry (2010-2017)
Savitribai Phule Pune University, India

M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry (2007-2009)
Savitribai Phule Pune University, India

B.Sc. in Chemistry (2003-2007)
New Arts, Science, and Commerce College, Ahmednagar, India

Professional Experience👨‍🏫

Adjunct Research Scientist
Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, USA (Aug 2023–Present)

SERB National Post-doctoral Fellow
National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India (2017-2019)

Research Associate Scientist
Lupin Research Park, Pvt. Ltd., Pune, India (2009-2010)

Doctoral Research Fellow
Savitribai Phule Pune University, India (2010-2017)

Research Interests🔬

Synthetic Carbohydrate Chemistry: Development of methods for synthesizing glycolipids and glycoconjugates.

Glycochemistry: Study of glycans’ roles in diseases and their use in disease biomarkers.

Photoredox Catalysis: Application of Eosin Y in organic transformations.

Spin-Labeled Glycosphingolipids: Investigation of glycolipid orientations on cell surfaces through EPR studies.

Awards & Honors🏆

Reviewer for various international journals

SERB National Post-doctoral Fellowship

Ph.D. Exchange Research Student Fellowship (INDIGO PROGRAM)

Publications📚

Monophosphoryl Lipid A-Rhamnose Conjugates as a New Class of Vaccine Adjuvants

Authors: Rohokale, R., Guo, J., Guo, Z.

Journal: Journal of Medicinal Chemistry

Year: 2024

Development in the Concept of Bacterial Polysaccharide Repeating Unit-Based Antibacterial Conjugate Vaccines

Authors: Rohokale, R., Guo, Z.

Journal: ACS Infectious Diseases

Year: 2023

Structural Characterization and Analysis of Different Epimers of Neutral Glycosphingolipid LcGg4 by Ion Mobility Spectrometry-Mass Spectrometry

Authors: Gao, T., Lott, A.A., Huang, F., Chen, S., Guo, Z.

Journal: Analyst

Year: 2022

A Diversity-Oriented Strategy for Chemical Synthesis of Glycosphingolipids: Synthesis of Glycosphingolipid LcGg4 and Its Analogues and Derivatives

Authors: Rohokale, R.S., Li, Q., Guo, Z.

Journal: Journal of Organic Chemistry

Year: 2021

A Diversity-Oriented Strategy for Chemoenzymatic Synthesis of Glycosphingolipids and Related Derivatives

Authors: Li, Q., Jaiswal, M., Rohokale, R.S., Guo, Z.

Journal: Organic Letters

Year: 2020

Iridium(III)-Catalyzed Alkynylation of 2-(Hetero)arylquinazolin-4-one Scaffolds via C-H Bond Activation

Authors: Rohokale, R.S., Kalshetti, R.G., Ramana, C.V.

Journal: Journal of Organic Chemistry

Year: 2019

Prof. Armando Zarrelli, Organic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Professor at University of Naples “Federico II”, Italy

Profiles

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Summary 🌟

Prof. Armando Zarrelli is a distinguished Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University Federico II of Naples. His extensive research has led to significant contributions in the field of organic chemistry, particularly through collaborative projects and innovative research. Prof. Zarrelli has authored multiple patents, published extensively in high-impact journals, and serves on the editorial boards of several prestigious scientific publications.

Education 🎓

Chemical Sciences, University Federico II of Naples, 1994

Professional Experience 🏅

Professor of Organic Chemistry, University Federico II of Naples
Invited Guest, Blaise Pascal University of Clermont-Ferrand
Editorial Board Member for journals indexed in Scopus and WOS
Guest Editor of 7 Special Issues on Scopus and WOS indexed journals
Tutor for numerous experimental theses (Italian and foreign)

Research Interests 🔬

Prof. Zarrelli’s research focuses on:

Synthesis & Chemical Characterization 🧪: Modified flavonolignans with antiviral, anticarcinogenic, and neuroprotective properties.
Xenobiotic Transformations 🌍: Study of drug transformations under environmental conditions.
Secondary Metabolites Analysis 🔍: Qualitative and quantitative analysis of natural extracts.
Solid-Phase Synthesis 🧬: Development of new oligonucleotides with anti-HIV activity.

Publications📝

**Unveiling the potential of Pseudococcomyxa simplex: a stepwise extraction for cosmetic applications**

Authors: Imbimbo, P., Giustino, E., Ferrara, A., Zarrelli, A., Monti, D.M.

Journal: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

Year: 2024

Percarbonate mediated advanced oxidation of irbesartan: A suitable alternative to chlorination?

Authors: Medici, A., Siciliano, A., Libralato, G., Di Fabio, G., Zarrelli, A.

Journal: Science of the Total Environment

Year: 2024

Efficient Nimesulide degradation via chlorination and sun-simulated radiation: Kinetic insights, reactive species formation, and application to real wastewater

Authors: Medici, A., Sarakha, M., Di Fabio, G., Brigante, M., Zarrelli, A.

Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering

Year: 2024

Tackling Losartan Contamination: The Promise of Peroxymonosulfate/Fe(II) Advanced Oxidation Processes

Authors: Medici, A., Luongo, G., Pedatella, S., Di Fabio, G., Zarrelli, A.

Journal: Molecules

Year: 2024

7-O-tyrosyl Silybin Derivatives as a Novel Set of Anti-Prostate Cancer Compounds

Authors: Romanucci, V., Pagano, R., Kandhari, K., Agarwal, R., Di Fabio, G.

Journal: Antioxidants

Year: 2024