Professor at University of Calcutta, India
Dr. Susanta Sekhar Adhikari is a distinguished Professor of Chemistry at the University of Calcutta, specializing in Organic Chemistry. With over 20 years of research experience and a significant number of publications and patents, he has made substantial contributions to the fields of synthetic organic chemistry, bio-organic chemistry, and medicinal chemistry. His work is particularly focused on the design and development of novel chemical entities targeting cancer and other diseases. 📚🔬
Professional Profile:
Education🎓
Dr. Adhikari earned his Ph.D. from the National Chemical Laboratory in Pune, India, where he focused on the synthesis of anti-asthmatic agents and lipooligosaccharides. He further honed his research skills during postdoctoral fellowships at the University of California, Irvine, and the University of Montreal, where he worked on bio-active natural products and medicinal chemistry. 🎓📖
Professional Experience 💼
Dr. Adhikari has held various academic positions, including his current role as a Professor at the University of Calcutta. His career also includes significant research stints as a Scientist at CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow, and as a Reader and Associate Professor at the University of Burdwan. His extensive teaching and research experience reflect his deep commitment to advancing chemical sciences. 🧑🏫🔍
Research Interest🔍
Dr. Adhikari’s research interests lie in synthetic organic chemistry, bio-organic chemistry, and medicinal chemistry. He is particularly focused on developing targeted anticancer therapeutics, novel synthetic procedures, and fluorescent probes for detecting bio-analytes. His research aims to bridge the gap between chemistry and medicine, contributing to the development of new drugs and diagnostic tools. 🧪💊
Award and Honor🏅
Dr. Adhikari has received several awards and fellowships throughout his career, including the prestigious CSIR Doctoral Research Fellowship and a meritorious certificate from Cytomed, Inc., USA. He has also secured significant research grants from renowned organizations like SERB-DST, New Delhi, and Colgate-Palmolive, USA, highlighting his research excellence and leadership. 🏅🎖️
Achievements🏅
- Published 53 research papers in prestigious journals, contributing significantly to the fields of organic and medicinal chemistry. 📄
- Authored 7 patents, showcasing innovation in the development of novel chemical entities and therapeutic agents. 📜
- Supervised 8 Ph.D. students who successfully earned their doctoral degrees, fostering the next generation of chemists. 🎓
- Secured multiple research grants, including a $48,000 grant from Colgate-Palmolive, USA, and substantial funding from SERB-DST, New Delhi, for cancer research and drug development. 💰
- Postdoctoral research fellowships at prestigious institutions like the University of California, Irvine, and the University of Montreal, furthering his expertise in bio-active natural products and medicinal chemistry. 🧪
- Recipient of the CSIR Doctoral Research Fellowship and a meritorious certificate from Cytomed, Inc., USA, for his outstanding contributions to medicinal chemistry. 🏅
- Delivered impactful research on breast, prostate, and ovarian cancer therapeutics, making strides in the fight against cancer. 🎗️
- Developed innovative fluorescent probes for the detection of cancer and bio-analytes, advancing diagnostic technologies. 🔬
Publications top noted📜
- Bis-arylidene oxindoles for colorectal cancer nanotherapy
Bhattacharyya, T., Mishra, T., Das, D., Adhikari, S.S., Banerjee, R.
Bioorganic Chemistry, 2024, 146, 107294
📆 2024 | 🔢 0 Citations
- A naphthalimide appended rhodamine based biocompatible fluorescent probe: Chemosensor for selective detection of Hg²⁺ ion, live cell imaging and DFT study
Mishra, T., Guria, S., Sadhukhan, J., Maity, S., Maiti, P., Adhikari, S.S.
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 2024, 446, 115168
📆 2024 | 🔢 3 Citations
- Cationic lipid-conjugated bis-arylidene oxindole derivatives as broad-spectrum breast cancer-selective therapeutics
Yousuf, M., Sridharan, K., Mishra, T., Banerjee, R., Adhikari, S.S.
Bioorganic Chemistry, 2023, 133, 106395
📆 2023 | 🔢 2 Citations
- Fluorometric detection of a chemical warfare agent mimic (DCP) using a simple hydroxybenzothiazole-diaminomaleonitrile based chemodosimeter
Das, M.K., Mishra, T., Guria, S., Chattopadhyay, D., Adhikari, S.S.
New Journal of Chemistry, 2022, 47(1), pp. 250–257
📆 2022 | 🔢 8 Citations
- Delivery of novel coumarin-dihydropyrimidinone conjugates through mixed polymeric nanoparticles to potentiate therapeutic efficacy against triple-negative breast cancer
Ghosh, A., Upadhyay, P., Sarker, S., Adhikari, S., Adhikary, A.
Biomaterials Science, 2021, 9(16), pp. 5665–5690
📆 2021 | 🔢 3 Citations
- Palladium-catalyzed directed synthesis of ortho-deuterated phenylacetic acid and analogues
Manna, P., Kundu, M., Roy, A., Adhikari, S.S.
Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry, 2021, 19(28), pp. 6244–6249
📆 2021 | 🔢 3 Citations
- X-ray structurally characterized quinoline based fluorescent probes for pH sensing: Application in intracellular pH imaging; DFT calculations and fluorescent labelling
Guria, S., Ghosh, A., Mishra, T., Adhikary, A., Adhikari, S.S.
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 2021, 407, 113074
📆 2021 | 🔢 7 Citations
- Targeting the Trypanothione Reductase of Tissue-Residing Leishmania in Hosts’ Reticuloendothelial System: A Flexible Water-Soluble Ferrocenylquinoline-Based Preclinical Drug Candidate
Mukherjee, D., Yousuf, M., Dey, S., Adhikari, S., Pal, C.
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2020, 63(24), pp. 15621–15638
📆 2020 | 🔢 21 Citations
- Small-Molecule Probe for Sensing Serum Albumin with Consequential Self-Assembly as a Fluorescent Organic Nanoparticle for Bioimaging and Drug-Delivery Applications
Guria, S., Ghosh, A., Upadhyay, P., Adhikary, A., Adhikari, S.S.
ACS Applied Bio Materials, 2020, 3(5), pp. 3099–3113
📆 2020 | 🔢 22 Citations
- Methoxy-enriched cationic stilbenes as anticancer therapeutics
Yousuf, M., Jinka, S., Adhikari, S.S., Banerjee, R.
Bioorganic Chemistry, 2020, 98, 103719
📆 2020 | 🔢 11 Citations
