Dr. Bhupesh Goyal, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (Deemed to be University)
Patiala, Punjab, India
Keywords: Computational chemistry, Protein aggregation, Drug design, Molecular dynamics, neurodegenerative diseases.
Professional Summary:
Dr. Bhupesh Goyal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology. He holds a Ph.D. in Computational and Bioorganic Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (2012). Dr. Goyal's research leverages advanced computational methods to elucidate protein aggregation mechanisms and design novel therapeutic interventions for neurodegenerative disorders.
Research Focus:
- Molecular dynamics simulations of amyloidogenic proteins
- Structure-based drug design for protein misfolding diseases
- In silico screening and optimization of small molecule inhibitors
- Computational modeling of Alzheimer's disease and Type 2 diabetes pathologies
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Scholarly Contributions:
Dr. Goyal has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact international journals, garnering more than 1100 citations. Competitive grants from the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) have supported his research. As a dedicated mentor, Dr. Goyal has successfully supervised multiple Ph.D. candidates, contributing to the development of emerging talent in the field.
Professional Engagement:
An active participant in the scientific community, Dr. Goyal regularly presents at international conferences and has fostered collaborations across academia and industry. His interdisciplinary approach bridges computational predictions with experimental validation, advancing the frontier of drug discovery for protein misfolding disorders.