Dr. Priti Khedkar

ORCID: 0000-0002-5708-3180
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Dr. Priti Khedkar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Guru Nanak Khalsa College of Arts, Science & Commerce (Autonomous) in Mumbai, India. She has over a decade of experience in teaching and research in organic chemistry. Dr. Khedkar completed her Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-Bombay) in 2008. Her doctoral research focused on the strategic utilization of olefin metathesis and Rongalite for the synthesis of diverse molecular frames. She further enhanced her expertise through post-doctoral research at IIT-Bombay.

As a researcher, Dr. Khedkar has made significant contributions to the field of organic synthesis. She has published 13 research papers in high-impact journals, including those from the American Chemical Society and Royal Society of Chemistry. Her research interests encompass the synthesis of industrially important molecular intermediates using atom-economical and green methods, catalytic degradation of organic pollutants in water bodies, and the development of devices for laboratory waste management. Dr. Khedkar has been recognized for her scientific contributions, receiving the Department of Science and Technology-Fast Track Young Scientist Research Grant (2014-2017) and the BASF Travel Stipend for Young Indian Scientists in 2006. She has also served as a Principal Investigator on funded research projects.

In her role as an educator, Dr. Khedkar teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate classes. She has designed and executed short-term skill-based courses and actively participates in curriculum development as a Board of Studies member. Her commitment to nurturing young researchers is evident in her guidance of numerous MSc research projects and current supervision of Ph.D. students. Dr. Khedkar's expertise in multi-step organic synthesis, spectroscopic techniques, and her ability to work in multidisciplinary environments make her a valuable member of the editorial board.