
1. Dr. Sachin S. Jagtap
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2008)
Thesis Title: "Studies In Base Catalysis : Carbon Dioxide Fixation Reaction And Carbon - Carbon Bond Formation Reaction"
Current position- Manager R&D at Sudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd, Pune, India
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2008)
Thesis Title: "Studies In Base Catalysis : Carbon Dioxide Fixation Reaction And Carbon - Carbon Bond Formation Reaction"
Current position- Manager R&D at Sudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd, Pune, India

2. Dr. Nitin S. Nandurkar
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2008)
Thesis Title: "Study in CVD and catalytic organic reactions"
Current position- Post-Doc Fellow, University of Denver, CO, USA
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2008)
Thesis Title: "Study in CVD and catalytic organic reactions"
Current position- Post-Doc Fellow, University of Denver, CO, USA

3. Dr. Mayur J. Bhanushali
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2009)
Thesis title: "Greener methodologies in amination/hydroamination of olefins and alkyl halides"
Current position– Research Investigator at Syngene International Limited, Bengaluru, India
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2009)
Thesis title: "Greener methodologies in amination/hydroamination of olefins and alkyl halides"
Current position– Research Investigator at Syngene International Limited, Bengaluru, India

4. Dr. Malhari D. Bhor
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2009)
Thesis Title: "Studies in catalytic hydrogenation reactions using water soluble transition metal complex as a catalyst"
Current position- Principal Scientist, Chemistry Research Division, Lupin Ltd., Pune
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2009)
Thesis Title: "Studies in catalytic hydrogenation reactions using water soluble transition metal complex as a catalyst"
Current position- Principal Scientist, Chemistry Research Division, Lupin Ltd., Pune

5. Dr. Anil G. Panda
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2010)
Thesis Title: "Studies in catalytic hydroformylation reactions using homogenous and anchofred transition metal complex catalysts"
Current position- Research Scientist, Research and Development Center, Macleod's Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Mumbai, India (since 2010)
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2010)
Thesis Title: "Studies in catalytic hydroformylation reactions using homogenous and anchofred transition metal complex catalysts"
Current position- Research Scientist, Research and Development Center, Macleod's Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Mumbai, India (since 2010)

6. Dr. Yogesh P. Patil
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2011)
Thesis Title: "Chemical fixation of carbon dioxide for the synthesis of valuable chemicals"
Current position- Gr. Manager, Research and Development Center, Reliance Industries Ltd, Mumbai, India
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2011)
Thesis Title: "Chemical fixation of carbon dioxide for the synthesis of valuable chemicals"
Current position- Gr. Manager, Research and Development Center, Reliance Industries Ltd, Mumbai, India

7. Dr. Pawan J. Tambade
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2011)
Thesis title: "Studies in catalytic hydroformylation reactions using homogenous and anchored transition metal complex catalysts"
Current position: Assistant Professor at K.T.H.M. College, Nashik, India
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2011)
Thesis title: "Studies in catalytic hydroformylation reactions using homogenous and anchored transition metal complex catalysts"
Current position: Assistant Professor at K.T.H.M. College, Nashik, India

8. Dr. Ziyauddin S. Qureshi
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2011)
Thesis Title: "Application of ionic liquids in organic synthesis, catalysis and various metal separations"
Current position: Post-Doc Fellow, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2011)
Thesis Title: "Application of ionic liquids in organic synthesis, catalysis and various metal separations"
Current position: Post-Doc Fellow, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia

9. Dr. Krishna M. Deshmukh
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2012)
Thesis Title: "Synthesis and characterization of ionic liquids with their applications in organic synthesis and catalysis"
Current position: Indian Oil Corporation, Delhi
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2012)
Thesis Title: "Synthesis and characterization of ionic liquids with their applications in organic synthesis and catalysis"
Current position: Indian Oil Corporation, Delhi

10. Dr. Kushal D. Bhatte
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2012)
Thesis Title: "Preparation characterization and applications of nano size materials in chemical transformation and fischer tropsch synthesis"
Current position: Post-Doc Fellow, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2012)
Thesis Title: "Preparation characterization and applications of nano size materials in chemical transformation and fischer tropsch synthesis"
Current position: Post-Doc Fellow, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia

11. Dr. Dinesh N. Sawant
a) Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2012) (Best Ph.D. Thesis Award 2012)
Thesis Title: "Transition metal catalysis in C-C and C-N bond forming reactions"
b) RCMS, Post Doctoral Research Fellow at the Noyori Laboratory (Chemistry Nobel Laureate 2001), Nagoya University, Japan (2016-17)
c) Ex-Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, IIT- Dhanbad, INDIA
d) Current position: Scientist, Organic Chemistry Division, CSIR-NCL, INDIA
a) Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2012) (Best Ph.D. Thesis Award 2012)
Thesis Title: "Transition metal catalysis in C-C and C-N bond forming reactions"
b) RCMS, Post Doctoral Research Fellow at the Noyori Laboratory (Chemistry Nobel Laureate 2001), Nagoya University, Japan (2016-17)
c) Ex-Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, IIT- Dhanbad, INDIA
d) Current position: Scientist, Organic Chemistry Division, CSIR-NCL, INDIA

12. Dr. Yogesh S. Wagh
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2012)
Thesis Title: "Studies in catalytic C-N bond formation reactions in Organic synthesis"
Current position: Post-Doc Fellow, Tohoku University, Japan
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2012)
Thesis Title: "Studies in catalytic C-N bond formation reactions in Organic synthesis"
Current position: Post-Doc Fellow, Tohoku University, Japan

13. Dr. Kishor P. Dhake
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2013)
Thesis Title: "Studies on lipases for organic reactions"
Current position: Research Scientist in R&D at Taiyo Lucid Pvt. Ltd., Aurangabad, India
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2013)
Thesis Title: "Studies on lipases for organic reactions"
Current position: Research Scientist in R&D at Taiyo Lucid Pvt. Ltd., Aurangabad, India

14. Dr. Mayur V. Khedkar
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2013)
Thesis Title: "Transition Metal Catalysed Carbonylation Reactions"
Current position: Assistant Professor, Hislop College, Nagpur
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2013)
Thesis Title: "Transition Metal Catalysed Carbonylation Reactions"
Current position: Assistant Professor, Hislop College, Nagpur

15. Dr. Sunil S. Ekbote
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2014)
Thesis Title: "Catalytic applications of functionalized polymers in organic reactions"
Current position: Consultant
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2014)
Thesis Title: "Catalytic applications of functionalized polymers in organic reactions"
Current position: Consultant

16. Dr. Rahul A. Watile
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2014)
Thesis Title: "Catalytic applications for carbon dioxide based valuable chemicals and C-S bond formation reactions"
Current position: Post doctoral Fellow, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2014)
Thesis Title: "Catalytic applications for carbon dioxide based valuable chemicals and C-S bond formation reactions"
Current position: Post doctoral Fellow, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden

17. Dr. Shoeb R. Khan
Ph.D. (Chemistry), (2015)
Thesis Title: "Studies in hydroformylation and hydroaminomethylation reactions using Rhodium Phosphorus Complex Catalyst"
Current position: Assistant Professor, Hislop College, Nagpur
Ph.D. (Chemistry), (2015)
Thesis Title: "Studies in hydroformylation and hydroaminomethylation reactions using Rhodium Phosphorus Complex Catalyst"
Current position: Assistant Professor, Hislop College, Nagpur

18. Dr. Aniruddha B. Patil
Ph.D. (Tech.) Chem. Eng., (2015)
Thesis Title: "Synthesis of nano size material and their application in organic transformations with process intensification"
Current position: Assistant Professor, M.D. College, Parel, Mumbai
Ph.D. (Tech.) Chem. Eng., (2015)
Thesis Title: "Synthesis of nano size material and their application in organic transformations with process intensification"
Current position: Assistant Professor, M.D. College, Parel, Mumbai

19. Dr. Sandip T. Gadge
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2015)
Thesis Title: "Palladium catalysed aminocarbolyation and oxidative reactions of alkynes aryl halides and amines"
Current position: Research Officer at Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Mumbai
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2015)
Thesis Title: "Palladium catalysed aminocarbolyation and oxidative reactions of alkynes aryl halides and amines"
Current position: Research Officer at Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Mumbai

20. Dr. Satish R. Lanke
Ph.D. (Green Tech.) (2015)
Thesis Title: "Studies in C-C, C-N, C-O and C-S coupling reactions and kinetic investigations"
Previous position: Deputy Manager R&D, Evonik Catalysts Ltd., Mumbai
Current position:
1. Co-Founder and MD at Catalogic Technologies LLP, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, INDIA.
2. Proprietor at Shrikrushna Chemicals, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
3. Co-Founder and CEO at Zeswa Catalyst Pvt Ltd, Rajkot, Gujrat, INDIA.
Ph.D. (Green Tech.) (2015)
Thesis Title: "Studies in C-C, C-N, C-O and C-S coupling reactions and kinetic investigations"
Previous position: Deputy Manager R&D, Evonik Catalysts Ltd., Mumbai
Current position:
1. Co-Founder and MD at Catalogic Technologies LLP, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, INDIA.
2. Proprietor at Shrikrushna Chemicals, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
3. Co-Founder and CEO at Zeswa Catalyst Pvt Ltd, Rajkot, Gujrat, INDIA.

21. Dr. Dattatraya Bagal
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2015)
Thesis Title: "Studies towards catalytic hydrogenation reactions and visible light Photocatalysis"
Current position: JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow, The Noyori Laboratory, Nagoya University, Japan
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2015)
Thesis Title: "Studies towards catalytic hydrogenation reactions and visible light Photocatalysis"
Current position: JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow, The Noyori Laboratory, Nagoya University, Japan

22. Dr. Ashok Khemnar
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2015)
Thesis Title: "Studies in C-C bond formation for nitrile synthesis and C-H bond activation reactions for organic transformations"
Current position: Research Officer, Macleod's Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Mumbai
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2015)
Thesis Title: "Studies in C-C bond formation for nitrile synthesis and C-H bond activation reactions for organic transformations"
Current position: Research Officer, Macleod's Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Mumbai

23. Dr. Ganesh V. More
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2015)
Thesis Title: "Studies in asymmetric catalysis for the synthesis of β-amino alcohols, alcohols, amines via epoxide ring opening, kinetic resolution, asymmetric transfer hydrogenation and Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction of indole"
Current position: National Postdoctoral Fellow, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2015)
Thesis Title: "Studies in asymmetric catalysis for the synthesis of β-amino alcohols, alcohols, amines via epoxide ring opening, kinetic resolution, asymmetric transfer hydrogenation and Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction of indole"
Current position: National Postdoctoral Fellow, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune

24. Dr. Kirtiikumar Badgujar
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2015)
Thesis Title: "Lipase immobilization. Characterization and their applications for synthesis of organic and biomass derived compounds"
Current position: Assistant Professor, SIES College, Sion, Mumbai
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2015)
Thesis Title: "Lipase immobilization. Characterization and their applications for synthesis of organic and biomass derived compounds"
Current position: Assistant Professor, SIES College, Sion, Mumbai

25. Dr. Manohar A. Bhosale
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2016)
Thesis Title: "Synthesis and characterization of Pd, Cu2O, Cu/Cu2O, NiO, Fe2O3 nanoparticles and their catalytic applications in coupling reaction"
Current Position: Senior Research Associate, Sai Life Sciences Ltd., Hyderabad
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2016)
Thesis Title: "Synthesis and characterization of Pd, Cu2O, Cu/Cu2O, NiO, Fe2O3 nanoparticles and their catalytic applications in coupling reaction"
Current Position: Senior Research Associate, Sai Life Sciences Ltd., Hyderabad

26. Dr. Dilipkumar Yadav
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2017)
Thesis Title: "Studies in synthesis of nitriles, amines, imines, amides and qunolines using transition metal/base catalysts"
Current position: Assistant Professor, K. J. Sommaiya College, Vidyavihar, Mumbai
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2017)
Thesis Title: "Studies in synthesis of nitriles, amines, imines, amides and qunolines using transition metal/base catalysts"
Current position: Assistant Professor, K. J. Sommaiya College, Vidyavihar, Mumbai

27. Dr. Deepak B. Nale
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2017)
Thesis Title: "Direct and Indirect chemical fixation of Carbon Dioxide for the synthesis of valuable chemicals"
Current Position: Associate Scientist, Lupin Research Park (LRP), Pune
Contact: deepaknale1386@gmail.com
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2017)
Thesis Title: "Direct and Indirect chemical fixation of Carbon Dioxide for the synthesis of valuable chemicals"
Current Position: Associate Scientist, Lupin Research Park (LRP), Pune
Contact: deepaknale1386@gmail.com

28. Dr. Kishor V. Wagh
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2017)
Thesis Title: "Studies in ionic liquid and solid acid catalyzed organic reactions"
Current Position: Research Associate, Atul Ltd., Valsad, Gujarat
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2017)
Thesis Title: "Studies in ionic liquid and solid acid catalyzed organic reactions"
Current Position: Research Associate, Atul Ltd., Valsad, Gujarat

29. Dr. Sujit P. Chavan
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2017)
Thesis Title: "Transition Metal Catalyzed Carbonylation Reaction in Organic Synthesis"
Current Position: Post doctoral Fellow, IISER, Pune.
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2017)
Thesis Title: "Transition Metal Catalyzed Carbonylation Reaction in Organic Synthesis"
Current Position: Post doctoral Fellow, IISER, Pune.

30. Dr. Nilesh M. Patil
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2017)
Thesis Title: "Transfer hydrogenations and hydrogenation reactions for the selective reduction of value added chemicals"
Current Position: Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Arras, France
Contact: nileshpatil274@gmail.com
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2017)
Thesis Title: "Transfer hydrogenations and hydrogenation reactions for the selective reduction of value added chemicals"
Current Position: Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Arras, France
Contact: nileshpatil274@gmail.com

31. Dr. Aravind L. Gajengi
Ph.D (Chemistry) (2018)
Thesis Title: "Synthesis of Oxides of Magnesium, Nickel, Copper Nanoparticles and Their Catalytic Applications in Organic Synthesis"
Contact: algajengi@gmail.com
Ph.D (Chemistry) (2018)
Thesis Title: "Synthesis of Oxides of Magnesium, Nickel, Copper Nanoparticles and Their Catalytic Applications in Organic Synthesis"
Contact: algajengi@gmail.com

32. Dr. Rajendra S. Mane
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2018)
Thesis Title: "Palladium Catalyzed Carbonylative Synthesis of Amides and Esters Utilizing Gaseous CO as C1 Source"
Contact: rajumane1989@gmail.com
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2018)
Thesis Title: "Palladium Catalyzed Carbonylative Synthesis of Amides and Esters Utilizing Gaseous CO as C1 Source"
Contact: rajumane1989@gmail.com

33. Dr. Subhash L. Yedage
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2018)
Thesis Title: "Transition Metal Catalyzed C-H and C-N bond Activation for the Synthesis of Amides and Heterocycles"
Contact: subhashyedage16@gmail.com
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2018)
Thesis Title: "Transition Metal Catalyzed C-H and C-N bond Activation for the Synthesis of Amides and Heterocycles"
Contact: subhashyedage16@gmail.com

34. Dr. Amol B. Patil
Ph.D. (Green Technology) (2018)
Thesis Title: "Experimental and Computational Insights in Anisotropic Silver and Sliver sulphide nonmaterial Electro deposition using Protic Ionic Liquids"
Contact: pushkarajx@gmail.com
Ph.D. (Green Technology) (2018)
Thesis Title: "Experimental and Computational Insights in Anisotropic Silver and Sliver sulphide nonmaterial Electro deposition using Protic Ionic Liquids"
Contact: pushkarajx@gmail.com

35. Dr. Anil Satpathy
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2018)
Thesis Title: "Transition Metal Catalysed CO Based Polymerization and Ethylene Glycol Formation"
Contact: anilsatpathy10@gmail.com
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2018)
Thesis Title: "Transition Metal Catalysed CO Based Polymerization and Ethylene Glycol Formation"
Contact: anilsatpathy10@gmail.com

36. Dr. Vijyesh Vyas
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2018)
Thesis Title: "Ruthenium Catalysed Asymmetric Transfer Hydrogenation of Unusual Class of Heterocyclic and Hindered Ketones by Using Enantiopure TsDPEN and Prolinamde Ligands as a Chiral Source"
Current Position: Newton International Fellow at University of Warwick, UK
Contact : vyasvijyesh@gmail.com
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2018)
Thesis Title: "Ruthenium Catalysed Asymmetric Transfer Hydrogenation of Unusual Class of Heterocyclic and Hindered Ketones by Using Enantiopure TsDPEN and Prolinamde Ligands as a Chiral Source"
Current Position: Newton International Fellow at University of Warwick, UK
Contact : vyasvijyesh@gmail.com

37. Dr. Prashant Gautam
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2018)
Thesis Title: "Studies in carbonylation reactions in organic synthesis"
Contact: gautam.prshant@gmail.com
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2018)
Thesis Title: "Studies in carbonylation reactions in organic synthesis"
Contact: gautam.prshant@gmail.com

38. Dr. Vitthal Saptal
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2019)
Thesis Title: "Development of Sustainable Catalysts for the Chemical Conversion of Carbon Dioxide to Cyclic Carbonates, Oxazolidinones, Quinazoline-2,4(1H,3H)-diones and N-formylation of Amines"
Current position: Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Pohang University of Science & Technology),
South Korea.
Contact: saptalvitthal@gmail.com
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2019)
Thesis Title: "Development of Sustainable Catalysts for the Chemical Conversion of Carbon Dioxide to Cyclic Carbonates, Oxazolidinones, Quinazoline-2,4(1H,3H)-diones and N-formylation of Amines"
Current position: Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Pohang University of Science & Technology),
South Korea.
Contact: saptalvitthal@gmail.com

40. Dr. Samadhan Jagtap
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2019)
Thesis Title: "Studies in transition metal catalysed hydroformylation of olefins and semi- hydrogenation of alkynes"
Contact: samadhanjagtap1@gmail.com
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2019)
Thesis Title: "Studies in transition metal catalysed hydroformylation of olefins and semi- hydrogenation of alkynes"
Contact: samadhanjagtap1@gmail.com

39. Dr. Abhishek R. Tiwari
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2019)
Thesis Title: "Development of Green and Sustainable Methodologies for The Synthesis of Quinazolines, Quinazolinones, Benzoxazoles and 1,3,5-triazines"
Contact: abhiexcel@gmail.com
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2019)
Thesis Title: "Development of Green and Sustainable Methodologies for The Synthesis of Quinazolines, Quinazolinones, Benzoxazoles and 1,3,5-triazines"
Contact: abhiexcel@gmail.com

41. Dr. Ashwini Mathpati
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2019)
PhD Topic: "Studies in Lipase Catalyzed Transesterification and Chiral Resolution Techniques"
Contact: acmathpati@gmail.com
Ph.D. (Chemistry) (2019)
PhD Topic: "Studies in Lipase Catalyzed Transesterification and Chiral Resolution Techniques"
Contact: acmathpati@gmail.com

42. Sachin Bhagade (UGC-JRF)
M. Sc. Organic Chemistry (2012) from University of Pune
Joined Research Group in November 2013
Ph.D. Topic: Studies in hydroformylation reactions for the synthesis of fine chemicals
Contact: bhagade.sachin24@gmail.com
Colloquium Completed
M. Sc. Organic Chemistry (2012) from University of Pune
Joined Research Group in November 2013
Ph.D. Topic: Studies in hydroformylation reactions for the synthesis of fine chemicals
Contact: bhagade.sachin24@gmail.com
Colloquium Completed

43. Dewal S. Deshmukh (UGC-BSR Fellow)
M.Sc. Organic Chemistry (2013) from University of Pune, Pune.
Joined Research Group in May 2015.
Thesis Title: "Synthesis of N-Heterocyclic Compounds using C-H Bond Activation Strategy"
Prior to joining the research group, Dewal was working as a Assistant Professor of Engineering Chemistry at Prof. Ram Meghe Institute of Technology & Research, Amravati.
Contact: dewalsdeshmukh@rediffmail.com
Synopsis Submitted
M.Sc. Organic Chemistry (2013) from University of Pune, Pune.
Joined Research Group in May 2015.
Thesis Title: "Synthesis of N-Heterocyclic Compounds using C-H Bond Activation Strategy"
Prior to joining the research group, Dewal was working as a Assistant Professor of Engineering Chemistry at Prof. Ram Meghe Institute of Technology & Research, Amravati.
Contact: dewalsdeshmukh@rediffmail.com
Synopsis Submitted