Assist Prof Dr. Nandan Sarkar | Pharmacology | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Adamas University, India

Nandan Sarkar is a researcher with a strong background in pharmaceutical chemistry and biotechnology. He holds a Ph.D. from Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, focusing on bioactive compounds. His academic qualifications include a Master’s in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and a Bachelor’s in Pharmacy. Nandan is proficient in various techniques such as separation techniques, structure elucidation, synthetic chemistry, and bioassay screening. He has organized national conferences and workshops and has received awards for his research contributions. Nandan has published numerous papers on antimicrobial and anticancer compounds, showcasing his significant contributions to the field.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Nandan Sarkar has an impressive academic background, culminating in a Ph.D. from Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, which he completed in 2020 with a remarkable 89% score. Prior to his Ph.D., he earned his M. Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Biju Patnaik University of Technology in 2011, achieving a notable 93% score. His academic journey began with a B. Pharm from West Bengal University of Technology in 2009, where he secured 87%. Nandan’s foundational education includes Higher Secondary from W.B.C.H.S.E. Barasat Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School in 2005 with a score of 65.50% and Secondary education from W.B.S.E. Barasat Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School in 2003, where he scored 76.87%. His consistent academic performance demonstrates his dedication to learning and his ability to excel in his chosen field of study.

📝Work Experience:

Nandan Sarkar has a diverse professional background in pharmaceutical chemistry and research. His work experience includes serving as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Medical Sciences, Adamas University, Barasat, Kolkata, India, from December 2021 to the present. Prior to this, he worked as a Research Scientist at TCG Life Sciences (Chembiotek), Salt Lake Sector V, Kolkata, India, from January 2021 to June 2021. From February 2020 to January 2021, Nandan was an Assistant Professor at the School of Pharmaceutical Technology, Adamas University, Barasat, Kolkata, India. His experience also includes serving as a Research Associate at the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, Punjab, India, from May 2019 to February 2020, where he was involved in evaluating coumarin analogues/derivatives for potential biological activity. Earlier in his career, Nandan worked as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) at the Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, Noida, in a DBT Funded project from April 2014 to May 2017. He also served as a JRF at the Department of Chemistry, Assam University, Silchar, in a DBT Funded project from February 2013 to December 2013. Additionally, he worked as a Research Associate at Ixoreal Biomed Private Limited, Andhra Pradesh, in the R&D Natural Product Chemistry Division from March 2012 to January 2013. Nandan’s early professional experience includes serving as a Research Trainee at the Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu (CSIR), NPC Division, from October 2010 to July 2011. Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in teaching theory and conducting practical classes for various courses, including M. Tech, MSc, B. Tech, and M. Tech dual courses, as well as training students for their final dissertation research projects.

📊Research Interest:

From July 2015 to December 2020, Nandan Sarkar pursued his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences under the supervision of Prof. (Dr.) Sabari Ghosal at the Centre of Plant and Environmental Biotechnology, AIB, AUUP, Noida, India, and Dr. Debaraj Mukherjee, Sr. Scientist & HOD, NPC-microbes Division, NPC-Plant, BOC, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Canal Road, Jammu, India. His thesis, titled ‘Bioactive compounds from medicinal plants and their semi-synthetic derivatives,’ focused on the extraction, fractionation, isolation, and characterization of bioactive compounds from medicinal orchids of Arunachal Pradesh and high-altitude plants from Ladakh, India. Nandan employed bioassay-guided fractionation and evaluation to study the compounds’ antimycobacterial, leishmanicidal, bacterial, and cytotoxicity activities. Additionally, he prepared semi-synthetic analogues of the most bioactive compounds to enhance their bio-potential.

🛠️ Skills:

Nandan Sarkar possesses a diverse range of technical skills essential for his work in pharmaceutical chemistry and biotechnology. He is highly proficient in various separation techniques, including HPLC, column chromatography, preparative TLC, FCC, GC, and crystallization, which he employs to extract and isolate bioactive constituents from plants and microbes. His expertise extends to structure elucidation, where he demonstrates mastery in using NMR (1H-NMR, 13CNMR [1D and 2D]), DEPT, IR, UV, MASS, GC-Mass, and LC-Mass techniques. This proficiency allows him to analyze and determine the structures of complex molecules, aiding in his research and synthesis efforts. In synthetic chemistry, Nandan is skilled in synthesizing compounds and modifying natural products to enhance their biological activities, with a keen focus on discovering potential clinical candidates. His ability to manipulate and create compounds underscores his commitment to advancing pharmaceutical science. Nandan is also experienced in handling various instruments critical to his work, including the SHIMADZU analytical HPLC, UV-visible spectrophotometer, lyophilizer, IR-spectrophotometer, and SEM. These instruments are vital for analyzing and characterizing compounds, ensuring the quality and efficacy of his research. Furthermore, Nandan’s research interests extend to studying the antibacterial and antifungal activities of plant extracts, fractions, purified natural products, and synthetic compounds. This broad spectrum of skills and knowledge highlights his comprehensive approach to pharmaceutical research and development.

🏆Achievements:

Nandan Sarkar’s career is punctuated with notable achievements, demonstrating his dedication and leadership in the field of pharmaceutical chemistry and biotechnology. He was honored as a recipient of the RA-CSIR award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to research. In 2020, Nandan was bestowed with the Young Researchers Award by the Institute of Scholars (InSc), highlighting his potential and promise in the field. His commitment to advancing knowledge and collaboration is evident in his role as a convenor, where he organized the National Conference on “Healthcare Industry & Academia Summit: 2022 and Beyond.” This conference, held on 23rd and 24th November 2022, was a collaborative effort with the Central Ayurveda Research Institute and the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, showcasing his ability to foster partnerships and drive meaningful discussions in the field. Additionally, Nandan’s impact extends to his role as a co-convenor, where he organized a National Workshop on ‘Unravelling the Path from Protein Targets to Drug Development: Exploring Computational Biology’ from 28th September to 1st October 2023. This workshop, conducted in collaboration with IIT Madras, India, underscored his commitment to advancing knowledge and expertise in cutting-edge areas of pharmaceutical research and development.

Publications :

Evaluation of antimycobacterial, leishmanicidal and antibacterial activity of three medicinal orchids of Arunachal Pradesh, India

Authors: M Bhatnagar, N Sarkar, N Gandharv, O Apang, S Singh, S Ghosal

Citations: 37

Year: 2017

Bioassay guided screening, optimization and characterization of antioxidant compounds from high altitude wild edible plants of Ladakh

Authors: AS Avasthi, M Bhatnagar, N Sarkar, S Kitchlu, S Ghosal

Citations: 13

Year: 2016

Bioactive Fraction of Tropidia curculioides, A rare Orchid of Arunachal Pradesh, India: Phytochemical Profile and Marker Compounds

Authors: SG Nandan Sarkar, Anupama S Avasthi

Citations: 6

Year: 2018

Tropidia Curculioides: Secondary metabolites and derivatives with antimycobacterial and leishmanicidal activity

Authors: SG Nandan Sarkar, Biswajit Saha, Sarman Singh

Citations: 3

Year: 2019

Anti-mycobacterial constituents from medicinal plants; A review

Authors: N Sarkar, YN Dey, D Kumar, M Rajagopal

Citations: 2

Year: 2021

Tetrahydronaphthalene lignan glucoside from Crataeva nurvala: Apoptotic induction, antimigration, and in silico analysis

Authors: SG Nandan Sarkar, Puneet Kacker, Hina Amin, Priyanka Narad, Anindya Goswami

Citations: 1

Year: 2019

Accelerated CFD computations on multi-GPU using OpenMP and OpenACC

Authors: H Bhusare, N Sarkar, D Kumar, S Roy

Year: 2024

Rosmarinic acid and its derivative’s duel as antitubercular agents: insights from computational prediction to functional response in vitro

Authors: N Sarkar, P Khanal, R Rawat, YN Dey, KK Roy

Year: 2023

The Potential of Mur Enzymes as Targets for Antimicrobial Drug Discovery

Authors: D Kumar, N Sarkar, KK Roy, D Bisht, D Kumar, B Mandal, M Rajagopal

Year: 2023

Human immune globulin 10% with recombinant human Hyaluronidase-A Review

Authors: S Pervin, S Ghosh, S Bose, N Sarkar

Year: 2021

Nandan Sarkar | Pharmacology | Best Researcher Award