Assist Prof Dr. Ravi Kumar Trivedi | Computational Chemistry | Computational Chemistry Contribution Award

Assist Prof Dr. Ravi Kumar Trivedi | Computational Chemistry | Computational Chemistry Contribution Award

Assist Prof Dr. Ravi Kumar Trivedi | Karpagam Academy of Higher Education | India

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🎓Educational Background

Dr. Ravi Kumar Trivedi holds a Ph.D. in Physics from BITS Pilani, where his research focused on hybrid semiconductor nanoclusters and hydrogen storage materials using density functional theory. He earned his M.Sc. in Physics with a specialization in condensed matter theory from Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner, and a B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from the University of Bikaner. His academic journey is marked by an excellent academic record, achieving a 75.80% in B.Sc. and a strong foundation in theoretical and experimental physics.

🧑‍🏫Teaching Experience

Dr. Ravi Kumar Trivedi brings over a decade of experience in teaching and mentoring students across various academic institutions. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore (2024–present), he teaches Condensed Matter Physics with a focus on fostering deep conceptual understanding. During his tenure as a Teaching Assistant at IIT Bombay (2018–2020), Dr. Trivedi conducted tutorials and lab sessions in Electrostatics and Advanced Physics, providing hands-on learning experiences for undergraduate students.

He has also held Assistant Professor positions at prestigious institutions like Presidency University, Bangalore, and RNB Global University, Bikaner, where he taught courses in Engineering Physics and Solid State Physics, emphasizing the practical applications of theoretical principles. His teaching philosophy reflects a commitment to academic excellence and student development, blending rigorous instruction with personalized mentorship to inspire the next generation of physicists and researchers.

🧪 Research Interests

Dr. Trivedi’s research spans a broad spectrum of cutting-edge fields, reflecting a commitment to advancing both fundamental science and practical applications. In quantum computing, Dr. Trivedi explores innovative materials such as kagome structures, which hold promise for breakthroughs in high-temperature superconductivity, ferromagnetism, and quantum Hall effects. The study of 2D materials is another cornerstone of Dr. Trivedi’s work, focusing on the design of electrocatalysts for CO₂ reduction to produce valuable feedstocks through a combination of computational and experimental techniques. Additionally, Dr. Trivedi is deeply engaged in energy storage research, particularly investigating hydrogen as a clean energy carrier through advanced water-splitting mechanisms. Furthermore, in the realm of drug delivery, Dr. Trivedi develops anticancer drug delivery systems utilizing functionalized carbon-based nanomaterials, paving the way for innovative treatments in the fight against cancer. This multidisciplinary approach underscores Dr. Trivedi’s dedication to addressing critical challenges across diverse scientific domains.

✍️ Editorial and Reviewer Roles

Dr. Trivedi serves on the editorial boards of prominent journals, including the International Journal of Material Science & Application and the Journal of Electrical Electronics Engineering. He also reviews manuscripts for leading journals like ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces and Nanotechnology, contributing to the dissemination of scientific knowledge.

Publications Top Noted📚

Uncovering temperature-induced changes in bandgap and electronic heterogeneity in transition metal oxides through optical absorption spectroscopy: A review

Authors: M, P.; Pandey, S.; R, K.; Kamath, S.D.; Mishra, V.

Journal: Physica B: Condensed Matter

Year: 2024

Combined effect of strain and intrinsic spin-orbit coupling on band gap engineering of GNRs: a first-principles study

Authors: Kumar, S.; Pratap, S.; Trivedi, R.; Chakraborty, B.

Journal: Journal of Physics Condensed Matter

Year: 2024

Unveiling novel drug delivery mechanism: Cisplatin’s bonding behaviour with BC4N Nanostructure

Authors: Lakshmy, S.; Mondal, B.; Trivedi, R.; Garg, N.; Chakraborty, B.

Journal: Physica Scripta

Year: 2024

Single-Crystalline α-Bi2O3 Induced by Nitrogen Doping for Enhanced and Selective CO2 Electroreduction to Formate over a Wide Negative Potential Window

Authors: Kempasiddaiah, M.; Samanta, R.; Trivedi, R.K.; Chakraborty, B.; Barman, S.

Journal: ACS Applied Energy Materials

Year: 2024

Supercapacitor properties of partially oxidised-MXene quantum dots/graphene hybrids: Fabrication of flexible/wearable micro-supercapacitor devices

Authors: Pradhan, L.; Mohanty, B.; Padhy, G.; Chakraborty, B.; Kumar Jena, B.

Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal

Year: 2024

Dr .Ajay Singh, Green Chemistry, Future Chemistry Visionary Award

Dr .Ajay Singh, Green Chemistry, Future Chemistry Visionary Award

Doctorate at CSIR-IICT, India

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Summary 📜

Dr. Ajay K. Singh is a distinguished researcher with expertise in chemistry, particularly in the field of metalo-organic derivatives of Zinc(II). He has been awarded numerous fellowships and honors for his contributions to scientific research. Dr. Singh has successfully commercialized several products and has a strong background in both academic and industrial projects.

Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry
    Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University, 2012
    Title: Studies of Metalo-Organic Derivatives of Zinc(II)
  • M.Sc. in Chemistry
    Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University, 2006
  • B.Sc. in Zoology, Botany, and Chemistry
    Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University, 2004
  • GATE Qualified
    Chemistry, 2009

Professional Experience 🏅

  • Inspire Faculty, CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad
    Nov 2016 - Present
  • Postdoctoral Fellow, POSTECH, Korea
    Oct 2012 - Oct 2016
  • Senior Research Fellow, CSIR, India
    Apr 2012 - Sep 2012
  • Senior Research Fellow, BRNS, India
    Oct 2010 - Jan 2012
  • Junior Research Fellow, UGC, India
    Apr 2007 - Aug 2010

Research Interests 🔬

  • Material Design: Developing advanced materials for various applications.
  • Metalo-Organic Chemistry: Specializing in Zinc(II) derivatives.
  • Flow Chemistry: Innovating continuous-flow processes for pharmaceutical synthesis.
  • Electro-Organic Synthesis: Advancing microreactor technologies for chemical production.

Awards and Honors 🏆

  • DST-SRA Fellowship (2022)
  • Excellent grade in DST-ECR Project
  • Distinguished Speaker at Flow Chemistry India (2017, 2018)
  • Assistant Professor at AcSIR (2017)
  • Early Career Research Award (2017)
  • DST-Inspire Faculty (2016)
  • Best Paper Award (2015), BK21 PLUS, Korea
  • ITMO University Post-Doctoral Fellowship (2015), Russia
  • Excellent Paper Presentation Award (2014), Korean Society of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
  • Featured on the cover gallery of Green Chem and ChemSusChem (2014)
  • CSIR SRF (Ext.) (2012), India

Projects and Funding 💼

Government Funding

  • DST-Inspire Faculty
  • Early Career Research Award, 2017
  • CSIR-Mission Mode
  • Hindustan Petroleum and Chemical Limited (₹90 lakh)
  • CSIR-FBR
  • CSIR-FTT

Industrial Funding

  • Biological E.
  • Virupaksha
  • Merck
  • AAP Pharma
  • Amar Equipment
  • USP
  • Rallies India
  • Suven Pharma

Products Commercialized 🛠️

  • Microseparator (Amar Equipment’s, Mumbai)
  • Electro-organic Synthesis Microreactor (Amar Equipment’s, Mumbai)
  • Manual Back Pressure Regulator (Amar Equipment’s, Mumbai)
  • Pilot Scale Aq.-Org. Separator (Amar Equipment’s, Mumbai)
  • Favipiravir (Cipla, Mumbai)

Products Ready for Commercialization 🚀

  • Diazo-cube
  • H-Cube
  • Continuous-Flow Celecoxib
  • Continuous-Flow Daclatasvir
  • High-throughput Flow Reactor
  • Highly-efficient Electro-photo-flow Reactor
  • Continuous-Flow Nycergoline
  • Continuous-Flow Pregabalin, Gabapentin
  • Continuous-Flow Sildenafil and its Intermediate Synthesis
  • Sun-flower Derived Solar Panel Continuous-flow Reactor

Notable Publications📝

  • Paper Title: Thermal/photochemical micro-flow probe system for direct C-H bond functionalization of biologically active molecules
    • Authors: Wang, K.; Li, Y.; Zhang, S.
    • Journal: Nature
    • Volume: 568
    • Issue: 7753
    • Pages: 536-540
    • Year: 2019
  • Paper Title: BODIPY-Based Mitochondrial Targeted NIR-Responsive CO-Releasing Platform for the On-Demand Release of CO to Treat Cancer
    • Authors: Zhao, L.; Sun, W.; Liu, Z.; Fan, Q.; Huang, W.
    • Journal: ACS Nano
    • Volume: 14
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 3805-3817
    • Year: 2020
  • Paper Title: Diazomethane mediated sealing of carboxylic moieties in MOFs: Opening doors for increased hydrophobicity
    • Authors: Chen, H.; Wang, M.; Liu, J.; Li, Y.
    • Journal: Journal of the American Chemical Society
    • Volume: 142
    • Issue: 8
    • Pages: 3755-3760
    • Year: 2020
  • Paper Title: Micro-total process system machine (μ-TPSM) for rapid synthesis of antiretroviral darunavir
    • Authors: Tan, X.; Zhang, L.; Wang, H.; Liu, Y.; Ma, Y.
    • Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal
    • Volume: 399
    • Issue: 125772
    • Pages: 1-10
    • Year: 2020
  • Paper Title: Elements-Continuous-Flow Platform for Coupling Reactions and Anti-viral Daclatasvir API Synthesis
    • Authors: Lee, J.; Kim, S.; Park, J.; Cho, H.
    • Journal: Organic Process Research & Development
    • Volume: 24
    • Issue: 9
    • Pages: 2052-2061
    • Year: 2020