Ranjit Atapalkar

Flow Chemistry Scientist with 9+ years of experience in organic synthesis, continuous flow process development, and technology transfer. Expertise in green and sustainable chemistry, process scale-up from laboratory to pilot plant, and continuous manufacturing. Strong track record of developing scalable continuous processes for APIs, polymers, and specialty chemicals with IP generation.

Postdoctoral Researcher – Flow Chemistry - Nanyang Technological University (NTU) - Singapore

(2025-09)

Researcher in the Singapore–Max Planck Alliance (SCCB Program) focusing on continuous flow conversion of biomass into high-value platform chemicals and aviation fuels

• Developing and optimizing scalable continuous flow processes for biomass-derived feedstocks, emphasizing efficiency, process control, and yield improvement
• Leading biomass valorization and fractionation studies, including catalyst screening and reaction optimization
• Managing procurement and setup of advanced flow chemistry equipment
• Preparing research proposals on supercritical CO₂-based biomass fractionation for production of platform chemicals (HMF, CMF, furfural, levulinic acid) for materials and biofuel applications

Flow Chemistry Scientist (R&D Lead) - Godrej Industries Ltd. - Mumbai, India

(2023-01 - 2025-08)

Led the Flow Chemistry Division within R&D at Godrej Industries, driving innovation in continuous processing

• Introduced and implemented enabling technologies including flow chemistry and continuous mechanochemistry
• Developed and scaled continuous processes from lab to pilot and production, ensuring high yield, quality, and throughput
• Executed continuous flow ozonolysis of 10+ renewable fatty acids, including API-relevant intermediates
• Delivered multiple processes: ozonolysis (5+), esterification (chemical & enzymatic, 8+), oxidation, amidation, and metal salt synthesis
• Designed and operated pilot plants (kg/day scale) across pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, oleochemicals, and specialty chemicals
• Established strong safety and operational practices (5S, RCA, BBS, i-Safe)

Teaching Experience - Shivaji University - Kolhapur

2.5 years teaching Organic & Industrial Chemistry (M.Sc. level) including spectroscopy (IR, NMR) and retrosynthesis

Ph.D. - Chemistry - CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) (2023-10)

M.Sc. - Organic Chemistry - Solapur University (2014-04)

B.Sc. - Chemistry - Shivaji University (2012-03)