Associate Professor, at MIT Art, Design and Technology University, Pune, India.
Dr. Rahul Vilasrao Kadu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Science and Humanities at MIT Art, Design & Technology University, Pune. With an extensive background in chemistry, he specializes in organometallic, supramolecular, material, and medicinal chemistry. He has a strong research foundation, having completed his Ph.D. at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and postdoctoral research at IISER Bhopal. Dr. Kadu has published 17 research papers in international journals, presented 22 conference papers, and has a citation count of 473. He is also a recognized academic leader, serving as a Board of Studies member and research supervisor. His expertise extends to teaching, mentorship, and laboratory techniques, making significant contributions to the field of chemistry and academia.
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Education š
Dr. Kadu holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, where he conducted research on metal-directed self-assembled structures. He pursued his postdoctoral fellowship at IISER Bhopal, working on organoselenium-based antioxidants. His academic journey began with an M.Sc. in Chemistry (specializing in Drug Chemistry) from Ahmednagar College, Pune University, securing first-class distinction. His B.Sc. in Chemistry was completed at Pune University with an impressive 86.75% score. Additionally, he qualified for the CSIR-NET exam as a UGC-JRF in Chemical Sciences. His rigorous academic training has laid a strong foundation for his contributions to chemistry and research.
Experience š
Dr. Kadu has over a decade of academic and research experience. He currently serves as an Associate Professor at MIT ADT University, Pune, and was previously an Assistant Professor from 2017 to 2023. He has been a Board of Studies member for Engineering Chemistry and M.Sc. Chemistry. His postdoctoral research at IISER Bhopal (2015ā2017) focused on organoselenium-based antioxidants. His doctoral research at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda involved designing metal-directed macrocyclic structures. Additionally, he has supervised five Ph.D. students and five postgraduate projects, contributing significantly to the academic community. His teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and postgraduate chemistry courses, laboratory supervision, and mentoring students.
Research Interests š”
Dr. Kadu’s research interests span organometallic, supramolecular, material, and medicinal chemistry. His work explores metal-directed self-assembled structures, organoselenium-based antioxidants, and novel macrocyclic coordination compounds. He is particularly interested in synthetic and supramolecular chemistry applications, cytotoxic activity evaluation, and computational chemistry insights using DFT calculations. His expertise in handling air and moisture-sensitive reactions and cryogenic synthesis techniques enables him to develop innovative chemical compounds. As a research supervisor at MIT ADT University, he actively mentors Ph.D. students and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects to advance chemical sciences.
Awards & Recognitions š
Dr. Kadu has received numerous accolades, including the InSc Young Researcher Award (2023) from the Institute of Scholars. He was awarded the Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship at IISER Bhopal (2015-2017) and has won multiple Best Poster Awards at national conferences. His research excellence earned him Senior and Junior Research Fellowships from UGC, New Delhi. These recognitions underscore his significant contributions to chemistry research and academia. His work continues to be acknowledged at various national and international platforms.
Top Noted Publications š
Dr. Kadu has published 17 research papers in peer-reviewed international journals, with over 473 citations, an H-index of 12, and an i10-index of 13. His research contributions include studies on metal-directed macrocyclic structures, organoselenium chemistry, and supramolecular coordination compounds. His Google Scholar profile provides access to his publications: Google Scholar Profile. He has also presented 22 conference papers, further showcasing his expertise in chemistry research.
Visible-light-induced oxidant and metal-free dehydrogenative cascade trifluoromethylation and oxidation of 1, 6-enynes with water
Cited: 165
Diphenyltin (IV) dithiocarbamate macrocyclic scaffolds as potent apoptosis inducers for human cancer HEP 3B and IMR 32 cells: synthesis, spectral characterization, densityĀ
Cited: 75
Phenolate based metallomacrocyclic xanthate complexes of Co II/Cu II and their exclusive deployment in [2: 2] binuclear N, O-Schiff base macrocycle formation and in vitroĀ
Cited: 46
Dispersion stabilized Se/TeĀ·Ā·Ā· Ļ double chalcogen bonding synthons in in situ cryocrystallized divalent organochalcogen liquids
Cited: 36
Tetravalent spiroselenurane catalysts: intramolecular SeĀ·Ā·Ā· N chalcogen bond-driven catalytic disproportionation of H2O2 to H2O and O2 and activation of I2 and NBS
Cited: 27
An efficient copper-catalyzed synthesis of symmetrical bis (N-arylbenzamide) selenides and their conversion to hypervalent spirodiazaselenuranes and hydroxy congeners
Cited: 27
Conclusion
Dr. Rahul Kadu has a strong research background, significant academic contributions, and noteworthy recognition in his field. His expertise in organometallic and supramolecular chemistry, along with active mentorship and technical skills, makes him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. However, increasing research funding, expanding interdisciplinary collaborations, and further boosting publication impact can further enhance his eligibility for prestigious research awards.