Arindam Bhatta

M.Sc. Chemistry Graduate | Aspiring PhD Candidate

Indore, IN.

About

Highly motivated M.Sc. Chemistry graduate from IIT Indore with a deep academic and research foundation in synthetic organic chemistry. Possessing proven expertise in visible-light mediated reactions and advanced analytical techniques, I am seeking to pursue a PhD to contribute to cutting-edge research in photochemistry and complex molecular transformations. My background is marked by a strong commitment to sustainable, mechanism-driven chemical synthesis and a track record of excelling in national-level competitive examinations.

Education

Indian Institute of Technology Indore

Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Master of Science (MSc) Chemistry

Courses

Reagent Chemistry

Name Reactions

Intermediates

Stereochemistry

Pericyclic Reactions

Sripat Singh College, University of Kalyani

Kalyani, West Bengal, India
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Bachelor of Science (BSc) Chemistry

Awards

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)

Secured a top rank, enabling admission to the MSc program at IIT Indore.

IIT Joint Admission Test for MSc (IIT JAM)

Indian Institutes of Technology

Achieved a top rank, facilitating admission to the MSc program at IIT Indore.

Common University Entrance Test (CUET-PG)

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Secured a top rank, enabling admission to the MSc program at IIT Indore.

IACS Kolkata Entrance Exam

Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS)

Achieved a top rank, demonstrating strong academic aptitude in chemistry.

Publications

Post-translational Modifications (Manuscript under preparation)

Authored a manuscript detailing post-translational modifications, developed as an extension of the master's research project on visible-light mediated lactone synthesis.

Languages

English

Hindi

Bengali

Skills

Organic Synthesis

Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Reaction Mechanisms, Stereochemical Control, Visible-Light Photoredox Systems, Palladium-Catalysed Cross-Coupling, Riemer-Tiemann Formylation, Wittig-Horner Olefination, Hydrogenation, DCC Coupling, Catalytic Claisen Rearrangements, Grignard Reactions, Carbon-Homologation Approaches, Photosensitizer-Free Cascade Approach, Multifunctional Coumarin Synthesis, Lactone Scaffolds, Air-Sensitive Reactions, Moisture-Sensitive Reactions.

Analytical Techniques

UV-Vis Spectroscopy, Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy, Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Cyclic Voltammetry, Chromatographic Methods.

Research & Development

Problem Solving, Experimental Design, Data Analysis, Scientific Writing, Literature Review, DFT Calculations, Regioselectivity, Stereoselectivity, Sustainable Chemistry, Mechanism-Driven Synthesis, Photochemistry, Radical Chemistry.

Laboratory Skills

Chemical Handling, Experimental Execution, Safety Protocols.

Interests

Chemical Research

Novel Organic Transformations, Complex Molecules, Sustainable Chemical Synthesis, Photochemistry, Phytochemistry, Radical Chemistry.

Projects

Visible-Light Mediated α,β-Unsaturated Lactone Synthesis

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Summary

Conducted a year-long master's research project at IIT Indore, focusing on developing innovative synthetic methodologies under the supervision of Dr. Debayan Sarkar. This project involved exploring visible-light photoredox systems for constructing complex lactone scaffolds and advancing multi-functional coumarin frameworks.