Group members:

Current Lab Members:

Ms. Ashnika C, Integrated Masters, Research project. July 2026-onwards,

Ms. Fathima Nidha E, Integrated Masters, Research project. July 2026-onwards,

Ms. Vyshnavi K, Integrated Masters, Research project. July 2026-onwards,

Ms. Priyal Malpani, Ph.D. 2022-onwards, (registered at Central University of Rajasthan)

Mr. Himanshu, Ph.D. 2024 onwards (registered at Central University of Rajasthan)

Past Group Members:

Dr. Kishalay Bhar, National Post-Doctoral Fellow, Engineering Fe(II) spin crossover switches: Potential candidates in molecular electronics; August 2017-December 2020. 

Dr. Monika Rana, Post-Doctoral Fellow in CSIR project, Thermal and photo induced iron(II) spin crossover materials using smartly designed bi-, tri-, and tetradentate N-donor ligands; 20/06/2022 to 10/07/2023.

PhD. Students

Dr. Monika Sheoran, Ph.D., 2013-2018, Submitted on 09/04/2018, Completed on 13/11/2018

Thesis Title: Design, Synthesis and Applications of Bio-Inspired Copper and Zinc Complexes

Dr. Venkat Nikhil Raj M,  Ph.D., 2013-2019, Submitted on 27/12/2019, Completed on 30/07/2020 

Thesis Title: Synthesis, Characterization, Magnetic and Biological Studies of Fe and Co complexes with N2 (bidentate), N3 (tridentate) and N2O2 (Tetradentate) Ligands

Dr. Surbhi Jain, Ph. D., 2014-2020, Submitted on 26/05/2020, Completed on 02/11/2020 

Thesis Title: Bio-Affinity and Molecular Interactions of Novel Engineered Copper Complexes

Dr. Tanveer Alam Khan Ph. D., 2014-2021,Submitted on 13/03/2021, Completed on 06/09/2021

Thesis Title: Design and Synthesis of Bio-Inspired Ruthenium Complexes

Dr. Monika Rana, Ph. D., 2015-2021, Submitted on 25/03/2021, Completed on 13/08/2021

Thesis Title: Multifunctional Chelators for Metal-Induced Neurodegenerative Disorders: Coordination Chemistry and Biological Studies

Dr. Surabhi Bhatt, Ph. D., 2018-2024, Submitted on 06/05/2024, Completed on 12/08/2024

Thesis Title: Developing Versatile Ruthenium Systems for Catalytic and Anticancer Applications  

Ms. Priyal Malpani, Ph. D., 2022-, Submitted on 13/10/2026, 

Thesis Title: Exploring Selected Natural and Synthetic Multifunctional Small Molecules for Applications in Alzheimer’s Disease and Cancer   

Previous M.Sc. Dissertations from Central University of Rajasthan: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tpFV5jxOvppmaiLDF98T8y2FxEcDhfzt/view?usp=sharing