Organic/polymer/material/formulation Chemist

TUSHAR S. NAVALE

Department of Chemistry

University of Minnesota-Minneapolis, MN-55455

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Apt # 14, Minneapolis, MN-55414, USA Email: ******.*******@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

A Highly Innovative & experienced Scientist with Interdisciplinary Background in Pharmaceutics, Polymers,

Materials & Organic Chemistry Looking For a Challenging Full Time Position in Pharmaceutical/Chemical

R&D

EDUCATION

University of Minnesota-Minneapolis, MN, USA Jan. 2012 - present

Post Doctoral Associate

Advisor: Prof. Theresa M. Reineke

Project: Design, Syntheses, and Optimization of Novel Polymeric Excipients for Enhanced Solubility and Rapid

Dissolution of Poorly Water Soluble Drugs

Marquette University-Milwaukee, WI, USA Aug. 2007 – Dec. 2011

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Advisor: Prof. Rajendra Rathore

Thesis: Design, Syntheses and Study of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and their Cation Radicals

University of Mumbai-Mumbai, MH, INDIA Jun. 2005 - Jun. 2007

Master of Science (M. Sc.) with Distinction Honors

Specialization: Organic Chemistry Minor: Analytical, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry

Advisor: Prof. Sabir H. Mashraqui

Project: Synthesis of a Fluorescence Based Sensor for Metal Ions

University of Mumbai-Mumbai, MH, INDIA Aug. 2002 – May 2005

Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) with Distinction Honors

Specialization: Chemistry Minor: Zoology, Botany and Industrial Chemistry

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

University of Minnesota-Minneapolis, MN, USA

Post Doctoral Associate

Experienced in the design and syntheses of sugar/non-sugar monomers and polymers using Reversible

Addition-Fragmentation chain-Transfer (RAFT) polymerizations

Investigating the role of hydrophilicity, hydrophobicity, and hydrogen bonding character of polymeric

excipients on the drug encapsulation (utilizing Spray Drying and Hot Melt Extrusion) and drug release

Marquette University-Milwaukee, WI, USA

Graduate Research Assistant

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Developed metal catalyzed cross coupling carbon-carbon bond forming reactions (Suzuki, Sonogashira,

Heck, Ullmann) for preparation of PAHs

Developed a novel method for converting tetraarylethylenes to diarylphenanthrenes and

dibenzochrysenes using oxidative carbon-carbon bond forming reaction (Scholl reaction) by

stoichiometric Dichloro Dicyano Quinone (DDQ) in presence of catalytic methane sulfonic acid

SKILLS

Key Interpersonal Skills:

o Proven ability to work both independently and as a team on concurrent multiple tasks in both

academic and Industrial work environment

o Ability to adapt quickly to a different research environments with a high quality performance

o Communicate and work effectively with others in a multicultural backgrounds and personalities

o Motivated, goal oriented and dedicated to excellence.

o Praised by supervisors and Industry scientists/managers for “commitment to research” and

prioritizing/completing sensitive deadlines in a timely manner

Chemistry: Comprehensive background in organic and analytical chemistry, synthesis, purification and

characterization of organic compounds, mixtures and polymers

Laboratory: Safe handling of chemicals, manipulation of air and moisture sensitive compounds, inventory

control, chemical orders, waste handling.

Software: Origin, Sigma-plot, Astra, Trios, Mnova, Spinworks, Topspin, MS Office (Word, Excel, Power

Point)

Instrumentation: Spray dryer, Minimax-extruder, Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC, size exclusion

chromatography), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography-Mass

Spectroscopy (GC-MS), Bruker MALDI-TOF, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy (NMR),

Variable Temperature-NMR, Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Modulated DSC, Thermo

Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Wide Angle X-ray Scattering (WAXS), Scanning Electron Microscopy

(SEM), Fourier Transform Infra Red Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Diffuse Reflectance IR Spectroscopy

(DRIFTs), UV-Vis-Near IR spectroscopy, Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Single crystal X-ray analysis,

Electrochemistry, Laser Flash Photolysis, Drug Dissolution testing

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Marquette University-Milwaukee

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Chemistry

Organic synthesis lab (Fall 2007, Spring 2009 and Summer 2009)- Duties involved teaching and grading

undergraduate organic chemistry labs, training on Gas Chromatography and IR instruments, and

maintaining safety standards

PUBLICATIONS

Tushar S. Navale, R. Rathore, “A Practical Synthesis of 1,4,5,8-Tetramethoxyanthracene from

Inexpensive and Readily Available 1,8-Dihydroxy-9,10-anthraquinone” Synthesis, 2012, 44, 805-809

Tushar S. Navale, Khushabu Thakur, Vijay S. Vyas, Shriya H. Wadumethrige, Ruchi Shukla, Sergey V.

Lindeman, R. Rathore, “Charge Delocalization in Self-Assembled Aromatic Cation Radicals”, Langmuir,

2012, 28(1), 71-83

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Tushar S. Navale, Khushabu Thakur, R. Rathore,“Sequential Transformation of Tetraarylethylenes to

Diarylphenanthrenes and Dibenzochrysenes using DDQ as a Recyclable Oxidant”, Organic Letters, 2011,

13, 1634-1637

Vincent J. Chebny, Tushar S. Navale, Ruchi Shukla, R. Rathore, “X-ray Structural Characterization of

Charge Delocalization onto the Three Equivalent Benzenoid Rings in Hexamethoxytriptycene Cation

Radical”, Organic Letters, 2009, 11, 2253–2256

Tushar S. Navale, Linyi Zhai, R. Rathore, “Octamethoxydibenzochrysene: Isolation and X-ray

Crystallographic Characterization of a Twisted Polyaromatic Cation Radical”, Chemical Communications,

2009, 2857-2859

HONORS/AWARDS

Marquette University-Milwaukee

The Dr. John Eisch Graduate Research Fellowship, August 2010- May 2011,

Richard W. Jobling Fellowship Summer 2009

University of Mumbai - Mumbai (M.Sc.)

The Prof. A. N. Kothare Gold Medal jointly with The University of Mumbai for securing highest

number of marks in M.Sc. Organic Chemistry class of 2007

Dr. Bhimbhai Nichhabhai Desai Gold Medal for securing first rank in the University of Mumbai

M.Sc. class of 2007

Awarded National Merit Scholarship by the Government of India, 2005-2007

Awarded Sir Currimbhoy Merit Scholarship by the University of Mumbai, 2005- 2007

Awarded The University of Mumbai, Department of Chemistry Merit Scholarship 2006- 2007

Awarded The Whitehall Ford prize, The Minocher D. Karkhanawala Memorial Prize, The Dr. K. A.

Hameid Chemistry Prize, and The Dr. Govind Ramachandra Gogate Prize for securing first rank in

Organic Chemistry class of 2007

University of Mumbai - Mumbai (B.Sc.)

Awarded Dr. S. S. Zarpkar Memorial Prize, Shri. P. R. Thatte Memorial Prize, and Smt. Parvatibai

Abhyankar Prize for standing first in B.Sc. class with Chemistry major (The D. G. Ruparel college,

Mahim, Mumbai) 2005 [top 0.1% out of ~ 4000 students]

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member of American Chemical Society

Member of American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists

Member of Civil Defense Corps, Mumbai branch

Member of Maharashtra Cadet Corps

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