Assist Prof Dr Anuradha Singh | Chemistry Award | Women Researcher Award
Assist Prof Dr Anuradha Singh, University of Allahabad, India
Anuradha Singh 🌟 is an Assistant Professor at S.S. Khanna Girls’ Degree College, University of Allahabad. She holds a D. Phil. in Chemistry from the University of Allahabad and specializes in Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry. Her research focuses on designing antimicrobial and antiviral agents, including HIV and HCV inhibitors. Anuradha has secured grants from UGC and DST, contributing significantly to the field with over a dozen publications in reputed journals. She is a recipient of the Research Excellence Award and Swarna Jayanti Puraskar, recognized for her scientific contributions.
Publication Profile
Education
Anuradha Singh completed her educational journey with a strong foundation in chemistry, culminating in a D. Phil. from the University of Allahabad in 2015. Her thesis, titled “Design and Synthesis of Antimicrobial Compounds & Studies on their Therapeutic Applications,” underscored her expertise in bioorganic chemistry. Prior to her doctoral studies, she obtained an M. Sc. in Chemistry from Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur, in 2005, following a B. Sc. in Chemistry, Zoology, and Environmental Science from the same institution in 2003. Anuradha’s academic pursuits reflect her commitment to advancing medicinal chemistry with a focus on combatting infectious diseases. 📚
Experience
Anuradha Singh brings a wealth of research experience to her role at SS Khanna Degree College, where she teaches a spectrum of chemistry topics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her teaching repertoire includes General Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry at the undergraduate level, while at the postgraduate level, she covers specialized areas such as Oligonucleotide Synthesis, Synthetic approaches in organic synthesis, and Spectroscopy. Alongside her teaching commitments, Anuradha has been actively involved in pioneering research projects funded by prestigious bodies like UGC, DST, and DBT. Her current UGC Start-up Grant project focuses on the green synthesis and antimicrobial assessment of 4-thiazolidinone derivatives, contributing significantly to the field of medicinal chemistry. 🎓
Anuradha Singh has been honored with several prestigious awards and fellowships throughout her career, highlighting her contributions to scientific research and academia. In 2023, she participated in the Visiting Scientist Programme at the Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi. Her dedication and excellence were recognized with the Research Excellence Award by the Institute of Scholars, Bengaluru in 2020. Anuradha’s early achievements include receiving the Swarna Jayanti Puraskar at the 84th Annual Session of the National Academy of Sciences, Jodhpur in 2014, and the HIV Symposium Fellowship from YRG care, Chennai in 2012. She was also awarded the Late M.H. Mahalaha Memorial Gold Medal for Best Presentation at a seminar hosted by RDVV in 2005. 🏆
Anuradha Singh’s research primarily centers around medicinal chemistry, with a specialized focus on designing novel compounds to combat infectious diseases and other health challenges. Her work spans the synthesis and evaluation of antimicrobial and antiviral agents, including inhibitors targeting HIV, SARS-CoV-2, and other viruses. Employing molecular dynamics simulations and computational methods, she explores the structural and functional aspects of these compounds to enhance their efficacy and safety profiles. Anuradha’s research contributions extend to exploring natural product-based therapies and developing innovative drug delivery systems. Her multidisciplinary approach integrates chemistry, pharmacology, and computational biology to advance therapeutic interventions. 🧪