Postdoctoral Researcher, Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea
Dr. Rakesh Parida is an Indian Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Chemistry at Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea, since August 2022. With expertise in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, he is mentored by Prof. Jin Yong Lee. His exceptional academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. from the National Institute of Technology Rourkela, India, in April 2022. Known for his dedication to chemical research, Dr. Parida has earned numerous accolades, including the InSc Young Researcher Award in 2020 and a Juan de la Cierva Scholarship in 2023. His work, highly cited in top journals, bridges computational methods and real-world applications, focusing on novel materials, chemical reactions, and energy storage systems. 🌟🔬
Education
Dr. Parida earned his Ph.D. in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry from NIT Rourkela, India, with a CGPA of 9.20/10. His thesis focused on super-alkali complexes and reaction mechanisms, guided by Prof. Madhurima Jana and Prof. Santanab Giri. He also holds a Master’s degree in Chemistry from Berhampur University, where he explored the quality control of Sillimanite, and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from RCM Science College, Odisha. His academic foundation and research have fostered significant contributions in computational chemistry, particularly in energy storage and chemical reaction studies. 🎓📚
Experience
Dr. Rakesh Parida’s research career spans several prestigious fellowships, including Junior Research Fellowship (DST-SERB), Senior Research Fellowship (DST-BRNS), and ultra-high performance computing support from KISTI. His postdoctoral work focuses on superalkali complexes, superhalogens, and their applications in energy and molecular dynamics simulations. As an Editorial Board Member of the International Journal of Computational and Theoretical Chemistry, he has shared his insights into computational chemistry. His extensive research collaborations are internationally recognized, particularly for his innovative approach to small molecule activation and CO2 reduction. 🧑🔬💡
Research Focus
Dr. Parida’s research primarily revolves around computational chemistry, focusing on the design and application of super-alkali and superhalogen complexes. His work uses Density Functional Theory (DFT) and Molecular Dynamics simulations to explore new materials for energy storage, CO2 reduction, and catalysis. He has explored 2D materials like Graphdiyne for Li-ion batteries and investigated amyloid-β proteins in Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Parida’s research also includes designing novel frustrated Lewis pairs and exploring their role in small molecule activation. His pioneering work blends theory with practical applications, contributing significantly to material science and environmental chemistry. 🔬🌱
Publication Top Notes
- On the making of aromatic organometallic superalkali complexes 🧪
- Superalkali ligands as a building block for aromatic trinuclear Cu (i)–NHC complexes 💎
- Solvent-free synthesis of ferrocene-based rhodamine–hydrazone molecular probe for imaging applications 🧬
- Functionalized deltahedral Zintl complexes Ge9R3 as a new class of superhalogens 🔮
- Insights into the Mechanism of Double Proton Transfer Reaction in Formic Acid Dimer 🧪
- Superalkali M@C4H4N2 complexes: A promising hydrogen storage system 🔋
- Zintl superalkalis as building blocks of supersalts 🧂
- Superhalogens as building blocks of super Lewis acids 🌟
- Synthesis of Ferrocene Tethered Heteroaromatic Compounds 🧫
- Organic and Inorganic Benzene Transform to Superalkalis: An In Silico Study 🔬