Anu Radha
Subject Matter Expert | Chemistry | Q&A Validation Specialist, Video Content Specialist
About
Highly qualified Chemistry Subject Matter Expert (SME) with an M.Sc in Chemistry, CSIR-UGC-NET Rank 69, and over 15 years of combined research, academic, and edtech experience. Demonstrated expertise in expert content validation, Q&A design and review, and domain-specific model input across organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry. Proven track record of delivering zero-error, pedagogically rigorous content for IIT-JEE platforms, NCERT curricula (Grades 6–12), and peer-reviewed publications.
Ready to contribute high-quality expert submissions with consistent accuracy and fast turnaround.
Experience
SME & Content Developer — IIT-JEE Chemistry - Online Learning Platform (IIT-JEE Chemistry) - Hyderabad
(2023-01)
- Reviewed and validated Chemistry Q&A items (MCQs, numericals, assertion-reasoning) for accuracy, ensuring zero conceptual errors before publication.
- Performed expert-level content stamping — verifying domain correctness, syllabus alignment, and pedagogical appropriateness of each submission.
- Designed scaffolded hints and step-by-step rationales to address common student misconceptions in Chemistry topics.
- Crafted diverse question formats aligned with IIT-JEE, NCERT, and competitive exam standards across Grades 11–12 Chemistry.
- Led rigorous QA reviews of question banks — identifying factual errors, ambiguous language, and incorrect answer keys.
- Developed mnemonics, visual aids, and analogies to make abstract chemical concepts accessible and memorable.
Assistant Professor — Department of Chemistry - Vivekananda Degree & PG College - Hyderabad
(2022-01 - 2023-12)
- Deconstructed advanced chemistry concepts into graded exercises with 100% conceptual accuracy for undergraduate students.
- Served as SME for exam paper moderation, validating content against syllabus and ensuring zero-error question papers.
- Translated high-level chemical principles into student-friendly content for competitive exam preparation.
- Participated in curriculum development committees, applying domain expertise to design learning outcome-aligned content.
Senior Research Fellow (SRF) — UGC-Funded Project - Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT) - Hyderabad
(2012-01 - 2016-12)
- Authored and reviewed technical documentation and peer-reviewed papers with 100% accuracy in complex data interpretation.
- Applied advanced analytical techniques: NMR, IR, TEM, SEM-EDAX, UV, and Mass Spectrometry — directly relevant to chemistry Q&A requiring spectroscopic reasoning.
- Published 3 peer-reviewed journal articles, demonstrating ability to produce rigorous, validated scientific content.
- Presented research at international conferences (ETAS-2013, CSIR-IICT), demonstrating expert-level scientific communication.
- Mentored junior researchers in chemistry fundamentals — building skills in clear explanation of complex concepts.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) — UGC-Funded Project - Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT) - Hyderabad
(2010-01 - 2012-12)
- Conducted research in green and sustainable chemistry — isolation and characterisation of polysaccharides.
- Applied characterisation tools: SEM-EDAX, TEM, IR, UV-Vis, chromatography — expertise relevant to advanced chemistry Q&A domains.
Junior Lecturer — Department of Chemistry - Sai Ram Junior College - Kurnool
(2009-01 - 2010-12)
- Delivered Grade 11–12 Chemistry instruction bridging NCERT (6–10) and higher-level competitive exam content.
- Identified and corrected common student misconceptions through targeted remedial content — core skill for SME Q&A validation.
Research Chemist — R&D (API Synthesis) - GR Intrachem Ltd - Hyderabad
(2006-01 - 2009-12)
- Designed and executed multi-step organic synthesis for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) development.
- Applied HPLC, NMR, GC for compound characterisation — providing deep expertise in organic and analytical chemistry Q&A domains.
Education
M.Sc - Chemistry - Sri Venkateswara University (2003-01 - 2005-12)
B.Sc - Botany, Zoology, Chemistry - Sri Krishnadevraya University (2000-01 - 2003-12)