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Dr. Adarash Kumar Shukla | Research Scientist
Research Scientist

Dr. Adarash Kumar Shukla

Specializing in synthesizing small molecules, bioconjugation chemistry, and developing photoresponsive ionophores with antibacterial applications. Published 15+ research articles in leading journals.

Dr. Adarash Kumar Shukla

About Me

Dedicated researcher with expertise in synthetic organic chemistry, chemical biology, and interdisciplinary applications

Research Scientist & Innovator

I am looking forward to an opportunity in a challenging environment where I can utilize my experience and skills to contribute effectively to the success of your esteemed research group and improve my skills.

I joined BITS-Pilani as a Junior Research Fellow in Aug 2019 and converted to a PhD. I specialize in synthesizing small molecules and bioconjugation chemistry, actively contributing to advancements in medicinal chemistry.

I joined IIT Guwahati as a PDRA in October 2025. I am designing and synthesizing new photoresponsive ionophore and their antibacterial application.

Research Focus

My doctoral research focused on Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and its medicinal/materials applications. I have submitted my PhD thesis in Chemistry from BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus.

15+
Publications
6+
Years Experience
10+
Conferences

Technical Expertise

Laboratory skills, spectroscopic techniques, and research methodologies mastered through years of hands-on experience

Spectroscopic & Imaging

Powder XRD
FTIR Spectroscopy
UV-Vis Spectroscopy
Steady-State Fluorescence
TCSPC
Raman Spectroscopy
Circular Dichroism (CD)
Confocal Microscopy

Microscopic & Structural

FESEM
EDX
SCXRD
DLS
Fluorescence Imaging

Analytical & Chromatographic

Cyclic Voltammetry
LC-MS
TGA
HPLC

Computational & Virtual

Phasor Analysis
TD-DFT
Transient Absorption Spectroscopy
Molecular Modeling

Research Publications

15+ peer-reviewed articles in leading chemistry and materials science journals

All Publications

Experience & Education

Academic journey and professional research positions

Oct 2025 – Present

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

Designing and synthesizing new photoresponsive ionophores for antibacterial applications. Developing molecular machines with photoresponsive units.

Aug 2019 – Sep 2025

Ph.D. in Chemistry

BITS-Pilani Hyderabad Campus

Doctoral research focused on Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and medicinal/materials applications. Thesis on design and synthesis of advanced fused heterocyclic molecules with ESIPT and ICT cores.

Aug 2019 – Jan 2020

Junior Research Fellow

BITS-Pilani Hyderabad Campus

Specialized in synthesizing small molecules and bioconjugation chemistry. Contributed to advancements in medicinal chemistry research.

Get In Touch

Feel free to contact me for collaborations, research opportunities, or academic discussions

Email

adarash15shukla@gmail.com

adarashk@iitg.ac.in

Phone

+91-9792513577

Location

Department of Chemistry

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

Research IDs

ORCID: 0000-0002-8696-3806

ResearcherID: HKE-9566-2023

Education

Ph.D., BITS-Pilani Hyderabad

M.Sc., CSJM University, Kanpur

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