Dr. RITIKA CHAUHAN
Assistant Professor (CHEMISTRY)
Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering
E-mail: ritikachauhan23@gmail.com
ritika.chauhan@bharatividyapeeth.edu
Office Phone: (011) 25258637, 25278443 Extn.: 301
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Educational Qualification:
Ph.D. in Chemistry from University of Delhi in 2014.
M.Sc.in Organic Chemistry from University of Delhi in 2009.
B.Sc.(Hons) in Chemistry from Miranda House, University of Delhi in 2007.
Area of Specialization/Research Interests:
Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Green Chemistry
Nanotechnology
Work Experience:
Teaching: 10 years
Research: 5 years
Subjects Taught:
Applied Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Environmental Studies
Papers Published: 18
International/National Journals
Hydration Characteristics of Blood-Compatible Poly(2-Methoxyethyl acrylate)(PMEA) Polymer chains at infinite dilution.Hari O. S. Yadav, Ritika Chauhan, Ang-Tsung Kuo, Molecular Simulation, 2025 Accepted on 10th Feb 2025
Investigatory Studies on Pattern in Enhancement in Fine Particulate Matter in the Delhi during winters, Nitu Sehrawat, Ritika Chauhan, International Journal of Pharmaceutical and biomedical science, 2023, 3(3), 98-101.
T. Kumari, N. Pal Chowdhury, R. Chauhan, N. K.Tiwary (2020), "Eco-friendly extraction of Mosambi (Citrus limetta) essential oil from waste fruit peels and its potential use as a larvicidal, insecticidal and antimicrobial agent", International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, 2022, 29, 360-375 , ISSN: 1478-9868
R. Chauhan*, Hari O. S. Yadav, N. Sehrawat, (2020) "Nanobioremediation: A new and a versatile tool for sustainable environmental cleanup - Overview", Journal of Material and Environmental Sciences, 2020, Volume 11, Issue 4, Page 564-573. ISSN: 2028-2508
T. Kumari*, R. Chauhan, N. Sharma, K. Kaur, A. Krishnamurthy, P. Pandey, S. Aggarwal (2016), “Zinc Chloride as Acetamide based Deep Eutectic Solvent”, DU Journal of Undergraduate Research and Innovation, vol. 2(1), pp. 203-210.
M. Kidwai*, R. Chauhan, S. Bhatnagar (2015), “Nafion-H®: A Versatile Catalyst for Organic Synthesis”, Current Organic Chemistry, vol. 19, pp. 72-98, IF – 2.537.
M. Kidwai*, R. Chauhan, D. Bhatnagar (2016), “Nafion-H® catalyzed efficient condensation of indoles with aromatic aldehydes in PEG-water solvent system: a green approach”, Arabian Journal of Chemistry, vol. 9, S2004-S2010, IF – 2.684.
M. Kidwai*, R. Chauhan (2014), “A rapid and an efficient route to the one-pot, multi-component synthesis of 1H-pyrazolo[1,2-b]phthalazine-5,10-dione ring systems”, Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, vol. S1, pp.1689-1696, IF – 0.873.
M. Kidwai*, R. Chauhan (2014), “K2CO3 catalyzed green and rapid access to 2-amino-3,5-dicarbonitrile-6-thio-pyridines”, Journal of Iranian Chemical Society, vol. 11, pp. 1005-1013, IF-1.406
M. Kidwai*, R. Chauhan (2013), “Nafion-H® catalyzed efficient one-pot synthesis of triazolo[5,1-b]quinazolinones and triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines: A green strategy”, Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical, vol. 377, pp. 1-6, IF – 3.679.
M. Kidwai*, R. Chauhan (2013), “Catalyst-free synthesis of Betti bases via Mannich-type reaction”, Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry, vol. 5(2), pp. 395-398, IF – 2.292.
M. Kidwai*, D. Bhatnagar and R. Chauhan (2013), “Potassium carbonate-mediated green and efficient synthesis of imidazo[2,1-b]-1,3,4-thiadiazoles using PEG as solvent”, Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, vol.50, pp. E234-E236, IF – 0.873.
M. Kidwai *, R. Chauhan and D. Bhatnagar, “Amberlyst-15® in PEG: a novel catalytic system for the facile and efficient one-pot synthesis of benzothiazolo[2,3-b]quinazolinone derivative”, Science China Chemistry, 2012, 55(10), 2154-2160, IF – 1.516
M. Kidwai*, R. Chauhan and A. Jahan, “Efficient CAN catalyzed synthesis of 1H-indazolo[1,2-b]phthalazine-triones : An eco-friendly protocol”, Chinese Science Bulletin, 2012, 57(18), 2273-2279, IF – 1.365
M. Kidwai*, R. Chauhan (2012), “Sulfamic acid: an efficient, cost-effective and recyclable catalyst for the synthesis of triazole[1,2-a]indazole-trione derivatives”, RSC Advances, vol.20(2), pp. 7660-7665, IF – 3.708.
M. Kidwai*, A. Jahan, R. Chauhan and N.K. Mishra (2012), “ Dodecylphosphonic Acid (DPA): A highly efficient catalyst for the synthesis of 2H-indazolo[2,1-b]phthalazine-triones under solvent-free conditions”, Tetrahedron Letters, vol. 53, pp. 1728-1731, IF – 2.295.
M. Kidwai*, R. Chauhan, D. Bhatnagar, A.K. singh, B. Mishra and S. Dey (2012), “Nafion-H® catalyzed synthesis of polyhydroquinolines via the Hantzsch multi-component reaction”, Monatshefte fur Chemie, vol. 143, pp. 1675-1680, IF – 1.347.
M. Kidwai*, R. Chauhan, D. Bhatnagar (2011), “Eco-friendly synthesis of 2-aminothiazoles using Nafion-H® as a recyclable catalyst in PEG-water solvent system”, Journal of Sulfur Chemistry, vol. 32, pp. 37-44, IF-0.822.
CONEFERENCES
Presented paper entitled “Persistent organic pollutants: the aphonic enemies of the environment” in "International Conference on Integrative Chemical Science forHealth & Environment-2023"(ICHE-2023) held on 6th Oct-8th Oct., 2023 at Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi in hybrid mode.
To Study the Pattern of PM2. 5 Level in Delhi Over A Period of 90 Days., N Sehrawat, R Chauhan - International Journal of Pharmacy & Life Sciences, 2020, 11(6).
International conference on “Advanced materials” organized by Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Jamia Milia Islamia, on 6-7th March 2019
National Conference on “Emerging Challenges of Environmental health, Society and Policies” organized by Rajdhani College, University of Delhi, on 15-16th February 2019
International Conference on “Renewable Energy Potential for Sustainable Initiatives” organized by Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering, New Delhi, in February 2018.
National Conference on “Combating Industrial Pollution For Sustainable Environment – A Fusion Of Industrial and Scientific Efforts” organized by Gargi College, University of Delhi in September 2016.
Poster presentation in the International Conference and Humboldt Kolleg on “Recent Aspects of Organic/Organometallic Compounds and their Usefuleness in Materials and Industries” organized by, Department of Chemistry, University of Lucknow, India and Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany in January 2012.
T3D-2010 International Symposium on “Trends in Drug Discovery and Development” held in Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi in January 2010.
National Conference on Chemistry, held at St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi on August 2008 on "Structure, Reaction Dynamics, & Spectroscopy".
WORKSHOPS/SYMPOSIUMS/FDP
1. AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Faculty Development Program on Cross-Modality Innovation: Generative AI in Language, Image Intelligence, and Medical Advancements at BHARATI VIDYAPEETH'S COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING from 09th to 14th Dec 2024.
2. Attended and organized One week International Workshop “”Navigating Tomorrow on AI, ML, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing and IoT , organized by Department of Applied Sciences in collaboration with IQAC from 14th to 18th October 2024.
3. One Week Faculty Development Program on ‘Control Technique for Renewable Energy systems’ held at Netaji Subash University of Technology, New Delhi during 8th-12th July 2024 organized by Department of Instrumentation.
4. Attended and organized 5-Day Faculty Development Program on ‘Importance of Accreditation, OBE & NEP 2020’ held at Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, New Delhi during 27th-31st May 2024 organized by Department of Applied Sciences.
5. 5-Day Short term course on "Instrumental Techniques for Molecular Analysis (ITMA-2024)” at NIT Hamirpur held from 21-25 May 2024 in online mode.
6. One-week Faculty Development Programme on "Academic Writing for Research" (15th-21st May, 2023) organised under the Ministry of Education sponsored Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) scheme organised by TLC Ramanujan College.
7. One week online FDP entitled "Emerging Trends in Applied Chemistry: A Step towards Sustainable Development (ETAC:SSD-2022)" organized by Department of Chemistry, SGT University, Gurugram, from 30th May - 4th June, 2022.
8. FDP entitled “ICT/LMS Tools for Teaching & Learning" organised by Department of Information Technology & IQAC of K.C. College of Engineering & Management Studies & Research, Thane (E) from 16th June 2020 to 19th June 2020
9. One week FDP entitled “Environmental Impacts of Covid-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Future Research” organized by University School of Environment Management, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University from 27th May-1st June, 2020
10. Symposium on “Bonding to create future leaders in Sciences”, organized by Miranda House, University of Delhi, on 12th February 2020.
11. One week short term course on “MOOCs, E-content development and Open educational resources” organized by CPDHE, University of Delhi from 12th to 18th July 2019.
12. Symposium on “Empowering women in Chemistry: A Global networking event”, organized by Miranda House, University of Delhi, on 12th February 2019
13. One day workshop on “COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY” organized by IQAC and Departemnt of Chemistry, Dyal Singh College, University of Delhi, on 2nd February 2019.
14. FDP on “Environment Sustainability and Higher Education” organized by Dyal Singh College, University of Delhi In Association with TERI School of Advanced Studies, New Delhi, from 4th to 11th June 2018.
15. FDP on “Cyber Crime and Security” organized by Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering In Association with International College for Security Studies, New Delhi, in December 2017.
16. National Seminar on “e-Learning and MOOCs in Higher Education” organized by SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, in March 2017.
17. Workshop on “Information Literacy and Competency” organized by Delhi University Library System, University of Delhi in January 2013.
18. Poster presentation in the International conference on “Interface between Chemistry and Environment” organized by Department of Chemistry, Ramjas College, University of Delhi, in December 2012.
19. Poster presentation in the International workshop on “Chemistry for a Sustainable Future” jointly organized by Department of Chemistry, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur & Malviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur in collaboration with Green Chemistry Network Centre, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, in December 2012.
20. Author Workshop on “How to write for and Get published in Scientific Journals and Publish Manuscripts” organized by Springer in collaboration with Delhi University Library System, University of Delhi in August 2012.
21. Training workshop on “Green Chemistry: Chemistry for Tomorrow’s World” organized by, Green Chemistry Network Centre, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi in December 2011.
22. Workshop on “Information Literacy and Competency” organized by Delhi University Library System, University of Delhi in March 2011.
23. 6th Indo-Italian Workshop on “Green Chemistry and Natural Products” held in Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi in November 2010.
24. 6th Indo-Italian Workshop on “Chemistry and Biology of Antioxidants” held in Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi in December 2009.
25. National Seminar on “CHEMISTRY IN LIFE” organized by Miranda House, University of Delhi in January 2005.
REFRESHER COURSES
Attended Online two-week Refresher Course in “CHEMISTRY” from 15th to 29th December, 2023 organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi
ARPIT online refresher course in Chemistry for higher education faculty with “A” grade in proctored examination held on 30.03.2019
AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS
Qualified National Eligibility Test for Lectureship (NET-LS) conducted by CSIR-UGC in June 2009
UGC Non-NET Research Fellowship awarded by UGC
Jeans and Ashit Ganguly Education Scholarship (2008-09) by Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi for good academic performance in M.Sc. Chemistry.
Undergraduate and Post-Graduate Book Grants by the University of Delhi during B.Sc and M.Sc.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Exam cell member of BVCOE, New Delhi (May 2023 to till date)
Website coordinator of Applied Science Department, BVCOE (2017 to till date).
ISO committee member of Applied Science department, BVCOE (2019-2020)
Research and development cell member, BVCOE (2019-2020)
Time table committee member of Applied Science department, BVCOE (2018-2020)
Registration coordinator for the International Conference on “Renewable Energy Potential for Sustainable Initiatives” in Feb 2018, BVCOE.
Registration coordinator for the National Conference on “Combating Industrial Pollution For Sustainable Environment – A Fusion Of Industrial and Scientific Efforts” organized by Gargi College in October 2016.
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