I am Dr. Pankaj Kumar Chaturvedi, a chemist with expertise spanning organic synthesis, supramolecular chemistry, biomolecular functionalisation, and chemical biology. My research focused on designing functional molecular architectures—including supramolecular assemblies, glycoconjugates, peptide-based probes, and bioactive small molecules—to address important challenges at the interface of chemistry, biology, and materials science.

I completed my Ph.D. in Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, where I developed stimuli-responsive supramolecular systems and enzymatic assay platforms for biomedical applications, including diagnostic probes for influenza detection. My postdoctoral work expanded into bioactive materials, nanostructures, and biomimetic systems, strengthening my foundation in functional materials and molecular engineering.

Across my research, I routinely employ multi-step organic synthesis, SPPS, bioconjugation chemistry, and polymer/material functionalisation, supported by advanced analytical tools such as NMR, HRMS, LC–MS/MS, HPLC, FTIR, fluorescence spectroscopy, DLS, and microscopy. I also have experience in cell-based assays, enzymatic activity profiling, molecular recognition studies, and assay development, enabling me to work effectively in interdisciplinary chemical biology environments.

I am deeply interested in translating molecular design into practical biomedical, diagnostic, and therapeutic solutions. My work is driven by a strong focus on understanding structure–property–function relationships in complex molecular systems and using that knowledge to engineer smart, responsive, and biologically relevant molecules.

I value collaboration, scientific rigor, and creativity, and I enjoy mentoring students, contributing to interdisciplinary teams, and communicating science through publications and presentations. Ultimately, I aim to build a research program that integrates innovative synthetic chemistry with mechanistic biological insight to develop next-generation tools and technologies for human health.