Dr. Neeta Bachheti Thapliyal
Dr. Neeta Bachheti Thapliyal is an accomplished scientist and academic, currently serving as a Patent Consultant at Intelacia Consulting Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, where her research focused on the electrochemical determination of biologically important compounds, drugs, and metal ions. She further enhanced her expertise through post-doctoral research at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa, working on projects involving the voltammetric determination of anti-HIV and antimalarial drugs using nanoparticles modified electrodes, among others.

Dr. Thapliyal's academic journey began with a B.Sc. from H.N.B. Garhwal University, followed by an M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry from IIT Roorkee. Her dedication to continuous learning is evident from her additional qualifications, including a PG Diploma in Patents Law from NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, and multiple certificate courses in Intellectual Property Rights and Patent Drafting from prestigious institutions such as IIT Delhi and WIPO Worldwide Academy.

Throughout her career, Dr. Thapliyal has held various academic and professional positions. She served as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the World College of Technology & Management, Gurgaon, and the Women Institute of Technology, Dehradun. Her professional experience also includes a role as a Patent Scientist at Clairvolex Knowledge Processes Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

Dr. Thapliyal's research contributions are significant, with numerous publications in high-impact journals. Her work spans a wide range of topics, including the development of electrochemical sensors for the detection of pharmaceuticals and biologically important compounds, and the synthesis of nanoparticles for various applications. She has been recognized with several awards and fellowships, including the Institute Merit Scholarship from IIT Roorkee and the CSIR-NET Junior and Senior Research Fellowships.

In addition to her research and teaching, Dr. Thapliyal is an active member of the scientific community, serving as a reviewer for several esteemed journals such as Materials Science and Engineering: C, Arabian Journal of Chemistry, and Microchemical Journal. She has also delivered invited talks at various international symposia and conferences, sharing her expertise with the global scientific community.

Dr. Thapliyal's dedication to science and her contributions to the field of electrochemistry and intellectual property rights make her a valuable asset to the research and academic community. Her work continues to inspire and pave the way for advancements in the detection and analysis of critical compounds, contributing to the betterment of healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.