Dr. Raksh Vir Jasra is a highly accomplished scientist and industrial research leader, currently serving as Senior Vice President & Head, R&D Centre, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), Vadodara, India. He is also an Adjunct Professor at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia, and holds honorary academic positions with IAR University, Gandhinagar and the Centre for Nanotechnology, IIT Guwahati, reflecting his strong engagement with global research and academic collaborations.Dr. Jasra earned his M.Sc. in Chemistry from Delhi University (1976) and completed his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from IIT Delhi (1981). He further advanced his expertise through a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Imperial College London, UK (1989–1990). His core areas of specialization include catalysis for chemical and petrochemical processes, adsorptive separation of gases and hydrocarbons, and the development of advanced nanomaterials, including nano metal particles, nanoporous solids, and nanocomposites. He is also recognized for his exceptional R&D leadership, with nearly three decades of experience in managing large multidisciplinary research teams. 

Dr. Jasra has an outstanding record of innovation and industrial impact, having contributed to the development of 67 chemical processes, including 28 commercialized technologies and 27 pilot-scale developments. He has published 343 peer-reviewed research articles and holds an impressive portfolio of 329 granted patents, including 68 US patents and 152 Indian patents. His research impact is widely acknowledged with 15,000+ citations, an h-index of 62, and an i10-index of 234 (Google Scholar). He has also mentored 27 Ph.D. scholars and 14 postgraduate students. Recognized globally for his scientific contributions, Dr. Jasra has been featured in Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientists in the World list since 2020 and has received several prestigious honors, including Lifetime Achievement Awards, the Vasvik Award, and multiple national awards for technology innovation. He has delivered 200+ invited lectures, authored 950+ industrial technical reports, and served on national advisory committees for organizations such as CSIR, DST, and MHRD.

Dr. Vinod Kansal is a distinguished pharmaceutical scientist and organic chemist with over four decades of experience in research, innovation, and leadership within the global pharmaceutical industry. He is the founder of Kantech Research Solutions, a specialized organization focused on complex molecule synthesis, process development, and advanced API research. Throughout his career, Dr. Kansal has built a strong reputation for his expertise in organic chemistry and the development of innovative pharmaceutical processes. His work has significantly contributed to the synthesis of complex compounds, impurities, and chiral molecules, supporting advancements in drug discovery and development. Dr. Kansal’s academic journey includes research at the ICSN, CNRS in France, where he worked at the interface of chemistry and biochemistry under renowned mentorship, focusing on the mechanisms and synthesis of bioactive compounds. He holds an impressive portfolio of scientific achievements, including over 33 publications in national and international journals, 23 invited lectures, and more than 77 patents—highlighting his strong contribution to innovation in pharmaceutical sciences. Over the years, Dr. Kansal has held key research and leadership roles across multiple global locations, contributing to R&D excellence and mentoring teams in the pharmaceutical sector. His work has earned him prestigious recognitions, including the Gabby Pollack Award for innovation and creativity. A respected thought leader and mentor, Dr. Kansal continues to contribute to scientific advancement through research, entrepreneurship, and knowledge sharing, shaping the future of pharmaceutical innovation.

Prof. Surendra Singh joined this department as an Assistant Professor in March, 2010. He obtained his Ph.D. degree from Central Salt and Marine Chemical Research Institute (CSIR-CSMCRI), Bhavnagar, Gujarat in 2006 under the supervision of Dr. (Mrs.) Rukhsana I. Kureshy. Dr. Surendra Singh was Irish Research Council for Science Engineering and Technology (IRCSET) postdoctoral research fellow with Professor Patrick J. Guiry during Sept, 2006- Sept, 2008. He had worked as a postdoctoral researcher up to Jan, 2010 under different funding scheme (PRTLI cycle 4 and Enterprise Ireland) with Prof. Guiry’s research group. Dr. Surendra Singh’s research interests include: Development of recoverable organocatalysts and metal catalysts for asymmetric catalysis. Development of synthetic methodologies for organic transformations. Synthesis of biological active natural products and its analogues. He has published 43 research papers in international journal and 1 PCT patent. He has presented his research work at 20 national and 10 international conferences. He has also delivered 5 invited lectures. Dr. Singh has completed one industrial collaborative research project with Reliance Industry Limited. He also completed DST-SERB fast track project for young scientist and extra mural research grant from CSIR. Dr. Singh has supervised four Ph.D students