Research Interests
Biocatalysis and Enzyme Mechanisms, Enzymes in Organic Synthesis, Asymmetric Synthesis using enzymes, Chirotechnology, Green Chemistry, Biosensors.
Educational Background
* PhD.: Bioorganic Chemistry, Department of Organic Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India (1979 - 1984).
* M.Sc.: Chemistry, Department of Organic Chemistry, University of Poona, India (1975-1977); First Class
* B.Sc.: Chemistry, N. Wadia College, University of Poona, India (1972 - 1975); First Class with Distinction.
Honours And Awards
* Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship, Germany (1992-1993)
* Fogarty International Fellowship, NIH, USA (1985-1988)
* Mrs. Hanumantha Rao Medal for the Best Thesis in the Science Faculty, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India (1985)
* Maharashtra State Government Scholarship (1975-1977)
* Chemistry Prize, N. Wadia College, Poona (first in College; 1975)
* Best Student and Chemistry Prize, Central School, Dehu Road (first in School; 1972)
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