Rittwika Pan

PhD-trained chemist with expertise in organic synthesis and hands-on experience in computational chemistry, combining experimental and theoretical approaches to solve complex scientific problems. Skilled in executing multidisciplinary research projects by maintaining scientific collaboration and critical problem solving. Eager to translate my academic training to foster innovation in industrial research and development while being a 'constant learner'.

PhD Researcher - Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) - Brussels, Belgium

(2022-01)

• Synthetic and Mechanistic investigations of enantioselective organocatalysts
• Designing novel sustainable enantioselective halofunctionalization methodology
• Validation, optimization, scale up and analysis of organic products
• Analyzing data for systematic problem solving and continuous reaction improvement
• Computational investigations using modern DFT calculations
• Interdisciplinary collaborative research in organic polymer, battery and materials field

Masters Project Researcher - Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur - Rajasthan, India

(2019-01 - 2021-12)

Metal Free Sustainable Synthesis of Heterocycles

• Radical reaction of nitrogen containing heterocycles using photocatalysis and C-H activation towards green sustainable synthesis of potential APIs

Masters of Science - Chemistry - Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur (2019-01 - 2021-12)