Dr. Chandravathi Chakkapalli
Arlington, MA
Tel. 781-***-****
***********.*******@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandravati-chakkapalli-88460b43/
Objective
Seeking a challenging and responsible Research Chemist/ Scientist position where I can utilize my knowledge and experience in a leading pharmaceutical or related healthcare organization.
Summary of Skills
Strong knowledge on analytical instrumentation (HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, IR, Dissolution, UV, TLC, PH-meter, KF)
Acquire strong theoretical Knowledge about fundametals of HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS, HPLC troblueshooting tools from CHROMacademy.
Demonstrated knowledge on GMP/GLP, SOP, WHMIS/MSDS, lab safety and regulatory requirement
Advanced computer skills with extreme competency in MS office, Outlook and knowledge on esample, e- Note book, LIMS data entry, procurement and project management tools.
Strong ability to carry out documentation in full compliance with Good Manufacturing Parctices and regulatory standards.
Capable of mainting accurate inventory of all the resources
Profound theoretical and practical knowledge of wet chemistry and analytical bench techniques
Ability to adjust and verify calibration on a variety of lab equipment including pipettes, balances, PH- meter and other.
Strong technical knowledge with proficiency using databases and reaction browsers (Chem draw, ISIS draw, Sciefinder and Reaxys)
Professional Experience
Pharmacy Technician- Currently I am working in CVS Pharmacy as a part time Pharmacy Technician ( CVS Pharmacy, Arlington, MA, 02476)
May 2016-Dec 2017
Research Project staff- Organic and Green Chemistry Division, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India
During research, acquire knowledge on analytical instrumentation (HPLC, IR, NMR, GC-MS, LC-MS, UV, Polarimeter)
To execution of various projects, use sage of different Wet chemistry methods like KF, PH- meter, Volumemetric analysis, TLC.
Prepared and revised Green chemistry reviews as per supervision of Prof. Kotha Sambasivarao
Supported in Review of all final reports before delivering to publication
Ph.D
Senior Research Fellow(CSIR) May 2011-Feb2016
Centre for Semio Chemicals department, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology Hyderabad
Carry experiments and apply knowledge and understanding to solve problems of an unfamiliar and familiar nature
Conversant with the synthesis, purification, characterization of various organic compounds in gram and milligram scale
Well versed with modern synthetic organic techniques, transformations and stereochemistry
Synthesis of volatile (low boiling) organic compounds in gram scale
Communicate publications in various International Journals
Maintains of Lab inventory methods, generation and tracking of purchase orders and costs
Junior Research Fellow (CSIR) May 2009-April 2011
Expertise in Separation Techniques viz. Fractional Distillation, Vacuum Distillation, Column Chromatography, Flash Chromatography, Thin Layer Chromatography, Soxhlet Apparatus
Expertise in modern Spectroscopic, Chromatographic techniques and interpretation of spectral data viz. 1H NMR, 13CNMR, IR, Mass, LC-MS, GC-MS, HPLC etc.
Synthesis of pheromone compounds, Development of various methodologies
Seminars & Conferences
Vocational Training programme on Analytical Methods in Gas Chromatography, project based training at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant in QA & TD departments (6th Nov-18th Nov).
Participated in the International Symposium on “Chemistry and Chemical Biology of Natural Products (CCBNP-2012)” held at IICT, Hyderabad, India (2nd Aug -4th Aug, 2012).
Participated in “2ndUK–India Medchem Congress” International Conference Med Chem Congress 2013 on Medicinal Chemistry held at IICT, Hyderabad, India (22nd -23rd Mar, 2013).
Participated in the National Symposium on “EMERGING TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL SCIENCES (ETAS-2013)” held at IICT, Hyderabad, India (27th -28th Nov, 2013).
Publications
A Practical total synthesis of both (E)-and (Z)-isomers of optically pure (S)-14-methyl-8-Hexadecenal (TROGODERMAL). J.S. Yadav, Ch.Chandravathi, N. Thrimurtulu, A.R. Prasad and Ahmad Alkhazim Al Ghamdi. Synthesis. 2013, 1513-1518.
Application of Fischer Indolization under Green Conditions using Deep Eutectic Solvents.K. Sambasivarao and Ch. Chandravathi, Chem. Rec. 2017, 17, 1039.
Synergistic Approach to Polycyclics Through Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling and Metathesis as Key Steps. K. Sambasivarao, M. Meshram, Ch. Chandravathi, Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2018, 14, 2468–2481. doi:10.3762/bjoc.14.223 (top ten downloaded list)
Development of New Synthetic Strategies and Tactics: Their Impact, Implications, and Applications .K. Sambasivarao, Ch. Chandravathi, M. Meshram, Tetrahedron Let. 2018(manuscript under preparation).
Stereo selective Formal total synthesis of Cyanolide A via Prins cyclisation. J.S. Yadav, Ch.Chandravathi, N. Thrimurtulu, A.R. Prasad (Communicate to Synthetic Communication)
Education
Ph.D- Organic Chemistry 2016
Ph. D in organic Chemistry, IICT/Osmania University, Hyderabad.
Thesis title: “A Practical synthesis of optically pure (S)-14-methyl-8-Hexadecenals (TROGODERMAL) and Cyanolide A”
Research Supervisor: Dr. J.S.Yadav, (CSIR-Bhatnagar Fellow, FNA, Former Director of IICT) Hyderabad, India
Master of Science Degree- Organic Chemistry (Distinction) 2007
Andhra University
Bachelor of Science – Math, Physics, Chemistry(Distinction) 2005
Andhra University
10 +2 (Maths, Physics, Chemistry) (Gold medal, College First) 2002
Awards& Achievements
Awarded Senior Research Fellow (SRF) from Council of scientific Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi, India (2011).
Awarded Junior Research Fellow (JRF) from Council of scientific Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi, India (2009)
Employment Eligibilty: US - Work authorization EAD till july 2020(Green Card I-140 approved)
Reference
1.Dr. J. S. Yadav, FNA, Former Director-IICT,
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, 500007,
IndiaPhone: +91-040-********, Fax: +91-40-271*****
Email: *****@****.***.**.
2. Prof. Sambasivarao Kotha, Professor
Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay, Powai, Mumbai-400076, India
Email: ***@****.****.**.** Fax: +91-022-****-**** or 2578 3480
Phone: (022-****-****
3. Dr. A.R. Prasad, Former chief Scientist, Organic Division -I
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, 500007, India.
Phone:+91-040-********, Fax: +91-40-271*****
Email: ***@****.***.**