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Invited Lectures






Lectures at local symposia/workshops/continuing education programme



     2022 

  1. The Basics of NMR Spectroscopy: Theory, Instrumentation, Chemical Shift and Coupling, Ph.D. Course Work in Research Methodology and Computer Applications, 26 December 2022, The K. E. T'S, V. G. Vaze College, Mulund (E), Mumbai, India.



    2.  2021 

  2. Cascade Reactions of Phthalides with Electron Deficient Alkenes for the Synthesis of Spiro and Fused Carbocycles and Heterocycles, National workshop on Emerging Trends in Chemical Sciences, during 15-16 July 2021, Department of Chemistry (PG & Research), Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

  3. Substrate-Oriented Selectivity in the Mg-Mediated Conjugate Addition of Bromoform to Electron Deficient Alkenes, UGC Refresher Programme on Recent Advances in Chemical Science and Technology, 15 September 2021, Department of Chemistry, Mumbai University.

  4. Catalytic Asymmetric Synthesis of Multifunctional and Bioactive Molecules, Five-Day Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Advances in Synthetic Organic Chemistry and Their Applications in Modern Medicinal Chemistry (ASOCAMMC21), 23 August 2021, Department of Chemistry, NIT Calicut, Kerala, India.

  5. Advanced 2D-NMR Techniques, Science Academies' Lecture Workshop on Spectroscopy: A Snapshot of Fundamentals, Advancements and Applications, 05-06 Feb 2021, Department of Chemistry, BJS College, Pune.



    6.  2019 

  6. Structure Determination of Small Organic Molecules by NMR, Webinar on NMR: Theory, Instrumentation and Applications, 23 Aug 2020, The Srinivasa Ramanujan Institute of Basic Sciences (SRIBS), Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), Kerala, India.

  7. Synthesis of Novel Carbocyclic and Heterocyclic Scaffolds from a-Functionalized Nitroalkenes, UGC refresher course on Recent Developments in Applied Chemistry, 12 November 2019, Department of Chemistry, Mumbai University, Mumbai.



    8.  2018 

  8. Introduction to Stereochemistry, Organic Chemistry Summer School, 29 May 2019, Department of Chemistry, IIT Bombay.

  9. Regioselective Synthesis of Functionalized Nitrogen Heterocycles via Dipolar Cycloaddition of Diazo Compounds with Electron Deficient Alkenes, Refresher Course on Recent Advances in Chemical Sciences and Technology, 15 November 2018, UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Mumbai, Mumbai.

  10. Basics in Stereochemistry, 21 September 2018, NES Ratnam College, Bhandup (W), Mumbai. Other Invited Lectures



    11.  2017 

  11. Asymmetric Organocatalysis, Science Academies' Refresher Course on Foundations of Physical Chemistry and Its Applications, 27 December 2017, Indian Women Scientists' Association, Vashi, Navi Mumbai.

  12. Current Trends in Organic Synthesis, Science Academies' Refresher Course on Foundations of Physical Chemistry and Its Applications, 27 December 2017, Indian Women Scientists' Association, Navi Mumbai.

  13. Basics of Organic Chemistry, 08 December 2017, Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil College, Vashi, Navi Mumbai.

  14. The Basics of NMR Spectroscopy: Theory, Instrumentation, Chemical Shift and Coupling, Workshop on NMR and MS Theory, Instrumentation and Application in Chemical/Biological Research, 29 October 2017, Srinivasaramanujan Institute of Basic Sciences (SRIBS), Kottayam, Kerala.

  15. The Basics of NMR Spectroscopy: Theory, Instrumentation, Chemical Shift and Coupling, Faculty Development Workshop on Teaching and Learning Chemical Spectroscopy through Hands-on Experience, September 11, 2017, Department of Chemistry and Teaching-Learning Centre, NIT Warangal, Warangal, Telangana.

  16. The Basics of NMR Spectroscopy: Theory, Instrumentation, Chemical Shift and Coupling, Lecture Workshop and DEMO on NMR, July 11, 2017, Sophisticated Instrumentation and Computation Centre and Department of Chemistry, Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.



    17.  2016 

  17. Asymmetric Organocatalysis, National Colloquium on Catalysis: Emerging Trends, September 30-October 02, 2016, Srinivasa Ramanujan Institute for Basic Sciences (SRIBS), Kottayam.



    18.  2014 

  18. Interpretative NMR Spectroscopy for Organic Chemists, National Level Workshop on Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, September 13, 2014, Institute for Intensive Research in Basic Sciences (IIRBS), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India.


  19. (a) Mechanisms of Selected Multi-component and Cascade Reactions, (b) Mechanisms of Metal Mediated Coupling Reactions, June 13, 2014, Refresher Course in Chemical Sciences and Technology, Academic Staff College, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India.


  20. Applications of NMR Spectroscopy, Workshop on Chromatography and Spectroscopy, June 05, 2014, SIES Institute of Chromatography and Spectroscopy, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, India.



    21.  2013 

  21. Isomerism in Organic Chemistry, PGT Chemistry Inservice Course, 30 December 2013, Zonal Institute of Education And Training NCH Colony, Kanjurmarg West, Mumbai 400 078.

  22. NMR in Organic Chemistry, Postgraduate Lecture Series on Advances in NMR Techniques and Applications, 2nd and 3rd August, 2013, RSC West India Section, SIES College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sion (W), Mumbai, India.




    23.  2012 

  23. Multi-component and Tandem Reactions, National Seminar on Specialized Aspects of Organic Chemistry, December 19, 2012, Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil College,Vashi, Navi Mumbai.

  24. New Methodologies for the Synthesis of Novel Multi-Functional and Bioactive Molecules, Short Course on Microwave Assisted Organic Synthesis, October 31, 2012, Anton Paar, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai.




    25.  2011 

  25. Multi-component and Tandem Reactions, UGC Refresher Course, Nov 18, 2011, Pune University, Pune, India.

  26. Metal Mediated Coupling Reactions, UGC Refresher Course, Nov 18, 2011, Pune University, Pune, India.

  27. NMR in Organic Chemistry: Factors Affecting Chemical Shift and Coupling, Special PG Lectures on Modern Aspects of NMR, RSC West India Section, July 30, 2011 Vaze College, Mulund, Mumbai.

  28. (a) NMR: Theory and Instrumentation, (b) NMR in Organic Chemistry: Chemical Shift and Coupling, Special PG Lectures on Modern Aspects of NMR, RSC West India Section, Jan 08, 2011, Vaze College, Mulund, Mumbai.




    29.  2010 

  29. Chirality in Chemistry and in Everyday Life, DST Sponsored INSPIRE workshop for Higher Secondary Students, April 09, 2010, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India.




    30.  2009 

  30. (a) Multi-component and Tandem Reactions, (b) Metal Mediated Coupling Reactions, Refresher Course for College and University Teachers, December 04, 2009, Department of Chemistry, Mumbai University, Mumbai, India.

  31. Michael Addition and Cycloaddition Approaches for the Synthesis of Fused and Functionalized Heterocycles from Nitro Compounds, Sep 18, 2009, Department of Chemistry, Goa University, Goa, India.

  32. Application of Strained Polycyclic Compounds as ‘Insensitive‘ High Energy Density (HED) Materials, IITB-ARMREB Meeting, 05 February 2009, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, Mumbai, India.




    33.  2008 

  33. Simple Organic Solutions to Complex Scientific Problems, Workshop on Challenges of Modern Synthetic Chemistry and Reactivity for College Teachers, September 29-30, 2008, Wilson College and Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, Mumbai, India.

  34. Analytical Techniques, Refresher Course for Gujarat Technological University Chemistry Teachers, June 27, 2008, CDEEP, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, Mumbai, India.




    35.  2006 

  35. Name Reactions, at the One Day Workshop on Revised Syllabus for MSc Part II Conducted by the Board of Studies in Chemistry, University of Mumbai, August 19, 2006, SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Sion (W), Mumbai, India.

  36. NMR Spectroscopy and Its Applications, Workshop on Biochemistry, January 13, 2006, Institute of Science, Mumbai, India.




    37.  2003 

  37. Synthesis of Novel Multifunctional Molecules Using Conjugated Nitroalkenes, Paper No. 10, at the Second In-House Symposium, April 5, 2003, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, Mumbai, India.