Brajendra K. Singh | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Brajendra K. Singh | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Professor at , Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, India.

Prof. Brajendra Kumar Singh πŸ§ͺπŸ“š is a distinguished chemist and professor at the University of Delhi, specializing in the design, synthesis, and evaluation of bioactive heterocyclic compounds. With a Ph.D. from the University of Delhi (2007) and international research experience at KU Leuven, Belgium, he has contributed significantly to microwave-assisted metal-catalytic reactions. Prof. Singh has 113 research publications, 2 patents, and has delivered 30+ invited lectures globally. A recipient of the Young Scientist Award (DST, India, 2012)πŸ†, he leads a research team of 11 scholars, shaping the future of organic chemistry. πŸŒπŸ”¬

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Suitability for the Researcher Award

Prof. Brajendra Kumar Singh is an outstanding researcher in organic chemistry, with a strong focus on heterocyclic compounds, microwave-assisted catalysis, and nucleoside chemistry πŸ§ͺ. His contributions to green chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and sustainable synthetic methodologies have significantly impacted the field. With an impressive record of 113 research publications, 2 patents, and multiple invited lectures, he has demonstrated excellence in innovation, mentorship, and interdisciplinary research 🌍.

EducationΒ πŸŽ“

  • B.Sc. (2001) 🏫 – University of Delhi, India
  • M.Sc. (2003) πŸ“˜ – University of Delhi, India
  • Ph.D. (2007) πŸŽ“ – University of Delhi, India

 

Experience πŸ’Ό

  • πŸ“ Erasmus International Visiting Scholar (2005-2007) πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺ – KU Leuven, Belgium
  • πŸ“ Postdoctoral Fellow (2007-2009) πŸ§‘β€πŸ”¬ – KU Leuven, Belgium
  • πŸ“ Assistant Professor (2010-2019) πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« – University of Delhi, India
  • πŸ“ Associate Professor (2019-2022) πŸ”¬ – University of Delhi, India
  • πŸ“ Professor (2022-Present) πŸ›οΈ – University of Delhi, India🎀

 

Professional Development πŸš€πŸ“–

Prof. Brajendra Kumar Singh has made remarkable contributions to organic chemistry πŸ§ͺ through his expertise in heterocyclic compound synthesis and microwave-assisted metal-catalytic reactions βš›οΈ. He has authored 113 research papers πŸ“„, secured 2 patents πŸ…, and delivered 30+ invited lectures globally 🎀. As a research leader, he supervises 11 scholars πŸ‘¨β€πŸŽ“πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“ and manages projects funded by Delhi University, DRDO, and DST πŸ’°. His international collaborations span Belgium, USA, Italy, Germany, and more 🌍. A recipient of the Young Scientist Award (DST, 2012) πŸ†, he continues to innovate and inspire in the field of organic synthesis.

Research Focus πŸ”πŸ€–

Prof. Brajendra Kumar Singh specializes in organic chemistry πŸ§ͺ, focusing on the design, synthesis, and evaluation of bioactive heterocyclic compounds βš›οΈ. His research explores microwave-assisted metal-catalyzed reactions πŸ”₯, developing eco-friendly and efficient synthetic methodologies 🌱. He works on drug discovery πŸ’Š, targeting novel molecules for pharmaceutical applications. His projects, funded by Delhi University, DRDO, and DST πŸ’°, drive innovation in synthetic chemistry. With international collaborations 🌍, he advances research in pericyclic reactions, photochemistry, and organocatalysis πŸ”¬. His groundbreaking work contributes to green chemistry 🌿 and the development of new therapeutic agents πŸ₯.

Awards & Honors πŸ…πŸŽ–οΈ

  • Young Scientist Award (2012) πŸŽ–οΈ – Department of Science & Technology (DST), New Delhi, India
  • Erasmus International Scholar (2005-2007) 🌍 – KU Leuven, Belgium
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship (2007-2009) πŸ§‘β€πŸ”¬ – KU Leuven, Belgium
  • Invited Speaker (30+ times) 🎀 – National & International Conferences
  • Research Grants & Project Funding πŸ’° – Delhi University, DRDO, DST

 

Publication Top Notes:
  • “A review on chitosan and chitosan-based bionanocomposites” (2025) πŸ“– – International Journal of Biological Macromolecules πŸ§ͺ | Cited by: 0
  • “Design and synthesis of a carbohydrate-derived chemosensor for Ni(II) detection” (2025) πŸ”¬ – Carbohydrate Research βš›οΈ | Cited by: 0
  • “Selective functionalization of 2-phenyl-4H-benzo[d][1,3]oxazin-4-ones” (2025) 🏺 – Tetrahedron πŸ§ͺ | Cited by: 0
  • “Synthesis of base-modified fluorescent furo[3,2-c]coumarin nucleosides” (2025) πŸ’‘ – Journal of Molecular Structure πŸ” | Cited by: 1
  • “Microwave-assisted Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling of aryl alkyl selenides” (2025) πŸ”₯ – Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry πŸ§‘β€πŸ”¬ | Cited by: 0
  • “Microwave-assisted synthesis of fluorescent 1,4-dihydropyridine nucleosides” (2024) 🧬 – RSC Advances 🌿 | Cited by: 0
  • “Recent Advances in the Synthesis of Acyclic Nucleosides” (2024) πŸ₯ – [No source available] πŸ’Š | Cited by: 0
  • “Perylene bisimides – Advanced synthesis and photoelectric applications” (2024) 🌞 – Dyes and Pigments πŸ—οΈ | Cited by: 0
  • “Nickel-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling of Aryl Alkyl Selenides” (2024) βš™οΈ – Advanced Synthesis and Catalysis πŸ† | Cited by: 1

πŸ“Œ Conclusion:

With his groundbreaking research, global impact, and leadership in organic chemistry, Prof. Brajendra Kumar Singh is a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His commitment to scientific advancements, innovation in chemical synthesis, and mentorship of future researchers make him an ideal recipient of this prestigious recognition. πŸ†πŸ”¬

 

 

 

 

 

Gen Luo | Computational organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Gen Luo | Computational organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Professor at , Anhui University, China.

Prof. Gen Luo πŸŽ“ is a distinguished researcher in computational organic and organometallic chemistry at Anhui University, China πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³. He earned his Ph.D. in 2015 from Dalian University of Technology and further honed his expertise as a postdoctoral fellow at RIKEN, Japan πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅. His groundbreaking work focuses on mechanistic studies of homogeneous reactions using DFT calculations πŸ§ͺ. With over 90 publications in top-tier journals like Nature and JACS, he has significantly contributed to rare-earth catalysis and small molecule activation. Recognized globally 🌍, he received the prestigious Thieme Chemistry Journals Award in 2025 πŸ†.

 

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Prof. Gen Luo is a highly accomplished researcher in computational organic and organometallic chemistry πŸ§ͺ. His expertise in DFT-based mechanistic studies and catalysis has led to numerous high-impact publications in top-tier journals like Nature, JACS, and Angewandte Chemie πŸ“–. His H-index of 26 and 2,230 citations πŸ“Š reflect his global recognition and research impact.

EducationΒ πŸŽ“

Ph.D. in Chemistry (2015) – Dalian University of Technology (DUT), China πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³

  • Supervised by Prof. Yi Luo

 

Experience πŸ’Ό

 

  • Postdoctoral Fellow (2016-2017) – RIKEN, Japan πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅
    • Worked under Prof. Zhaomin Hou on rare-earth catalysis
  • Associate Professor (2017-2019) – Dalian University of Technology (DUT), China πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³
  • Full Professor (2019-Present) – Anhui University, China πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³
    • Research focus: Mechanistic studies of homogeneous reactions using DFT calculations πŸ§ͺ
  • Visiting Scientist – RIKEN, Japan πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅
Professional Development πŸš€πŸ“–

Prof. Gen Luo πŸŽ“ has continuously advanced in the field of computational organic and organometallic chemistry. As a Young Editorial Board Member of Chinese Chemical Letters πŸ“–, he actively contributes to scientific publishing. With an H-index of 26 and over 2,230 citations πŸ“Š, his research is widely recognized. He has completed two major research projects and is currently leading another πŸ”¬. His global collaborations, including work at RIKEN, Japan πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅, have enriched his expertise. Honored with the Thieme Chemistry Journals Award (2025) πŸ†, he remains committed to groundbreaking discoveries in catalysis and small molecule activation βš›οΈ.

 

Research Focus πŸ”πŸ€–

Prof. Gen Luo’s research focuses on computational organic and organometallic chemistry πŸ§ͺ, particularly in DFT-based mechanistic studies of homogeneous reactions. His work explores catalysis βš›οΈ, small molecule activation, and reaction mechanism design. He has significantly contributed to rare-earth catalysis πŸ”¬, developing innovative models like the dynamic ligand equilibrium model and revealing new axial chirality control mechanisms πŸ”„. His studies provide insights into chemical bond activation and rational catalyst design πŸ—οΈ. By integrating theoretical calculations with experimental chemistry πŸ–₯️, he advances the understanding of reaction pathways, pushing the boundaries of modern computational chemistry πŸš€.

 

Awards & Honors πŸ…πŸŽ–οΈ
  • Thieme Chemistry Journals Award (2025) πŸ… – Recognized for outstanding contributions to chemistry research.
  • Young Editorial Board Member πŸ“– – Chinese Chemical Letters, contributing to scientific publishing.
  • Over 90 Publications in Prestigious Journals πŸ“° – Including Nature, Science, JACS, and Angewandte Chemie.
  • H-Index: 26 πŸ“Š – With 2,230 citations (as of 2025), reflecting high research impact.
  • Successful Research Leadership πŸ”¬ – Completed two major research projects and leading another in computational chemistry.

Publication Top Notes:

  • “Theoretical Insights into Rare-Earth-Catalyst-Controlled Diastereo- and Enantioselective [3 + 2] Annulation of Aromatic Aldimines with Styrenes” – Inorganic Chemistry, 2025 πŸ“–, 0 citations πŸ”’
  • “Cobalt-Catalyzed Chemoselective Ο€-Οƒ-Ο€-Type Tandem Reductive Coupling to Access Isoquinolines via Carbocobaltation of Nitriles” – ACS Catalysis, 2025 βš›οΈ, 0 citations πŸ”¬
  • “Enantioselective [3+2] Annulation of Aldimines with Alkynes by Scandium-Catalyzed Cβˆ’H Activation” – Angewandte Chemie – International Edition, 2025 πŸ†, 1 citation πŸ“Š
  • “Atroposelective Synthesis of Axially Chiral Indolizinylpyrroles by Catalytic Asymmetric Paal-Knorr Reaction” – Chemical Communications, 2024 πŸ§ͺ, 0 citations πŸ“‰
  • “Palladium-Catalyzed Asymmetric Larock Isoquinoline Synthesis to Access Axially Chiral 3,4-Disubstituted Isoquinolines” – Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS), 2024 πŸ”¬, 1 citation πŸ…
  • “Chemoselective C(sp2)–C(sp2) Doubly Decarbonylative Cross-Electrophile Coupling Enabled by Palladium Catalysis: Reaction Development and Mechanism Studies” – Journal of Catalysis, 2024 πŸ—οΈ, 2 citations πŸ“ˆ

Β πŸ“Œ Conclusion:

Prof. Gen Luo’s pioneering research, global influence, and outstanding publication record make him a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His innovative approaches in catalysis and reaction mechanisms continue to shape the future of chemistry πŸš€.