Dr. Ravindra Kumar | Organic Chemistry | Excellence in Research Award

Principal Scientist | CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute | India

Dr. Ravindra Kumar is a distinguished researcher whose scientific contributions have significantly advanced the fields of synthetic organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry. With 38 published documents, 673 citations, and an h-index of 14, his work demonstrates consistent research productivity, scientific rigor, and growing global impact. His research primarily focuses on the development of novel organic transformations, design of bioactive molecules, and mechanistic exploration of complex reactions that bridge fundamental chemistry with biomedical applications. Dr. Kumar has made notable advancements in areas such as chemo and regio-selective dual-functionalization of arenes, aromaticity modulation, and construction of multifunctional aromatic compounds through innovative dearomatization scission–aromatization strategies. His recent publications in highly reputed journals, including Chemical Communications and the European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, highlight his pioneering efforts in creating 3,3-disubstituted oxindoles and quinoline carboxylic acid-based hybrids with promising anti-adipogenic and antidyslipidemic activities. Collaborating with over 78 co-authors across diverse research institutions, Dr. Kumar has fostered strong interdisciplinary partnerships that merge synthetic chemistry, catalysis, and pharmacological evaluation. His research is characterized by innovation and translational potential, contributing not only to the scientific community but also to the development of therapeutically relevant compounds addressing metabolic and lifestyle-related disorders. Through his sustained scholarly excellence and collaborative approach, Dr. Ravindra Kumar continues to contribute meaningfully to global efforts in drug discovery, molecular synthesis, and sustainable organic methodologies, reinforcing the vital role of chemical research in advancing health, innovation, and societal progress.

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Featured Publications

  1. Kumar, R., et al. (2025). Dearomatization–scission–aromatization of anilines: En route to synthesis of 3,3-disubstituted oxindoles with a wide range of heteroatom nucleophiles. Chemical Communications.

  2. Kumar, R., et al. (2025). Chemo- and regio-selective dual-functionalization of arenes: Synthesis of multi-functional aromatics via aromaticity destruction–reconstruction process. [Journal name not specified — likely a review journal]. Citations: 1

  3. Kumar, R., et al. (2025). Design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of novel quinoline carboxylic acid-based styryl/alkyne hybrid molecule as a potent anti-adipogenic and antidyslipidemic agent via activation of Wnt/β-catenin pathway. European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry.  Citations: 1

Dr. Ravindra Kumar’s research advances the frontiers of synthetic and medicinal chemistry through the design of novel organic molecules and innovative reaction mechanisms. His work fosters the development of therapeutically significant compounds, driving progress in drug discovery, sustainable synthesis, and global healthcare innovation.

 

Ravindra Kumar | Organic Chemistry | Excellence in Research Award

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