Dr. Ranjan C. Khunt is working as Assistant professor in the department of chemistry at Saurashtra University, Rajkot. She did her B.Sc. from Matrushree Virbaima Mahila College, Rajkot. She did her M.Sc. with organic chemistry and Ph.D. on “Studies on Biologically active compounds” from Saurashtra University. She had competed P.G. Diploma in patent law from Nalsar Law University, Hyderabad in 2009. She has more than 15 years of research experience in the field of Synthetic and Medicinal Chemistry as well as Spectroscopy. She has awarded “Fast Track Young Scientist project” by DST-New Delhi worth Rs. 21.84 lacs in 20019. Dr. Ranjan C. Khunt is working on two major research project funded by GSBTM and GUJCOST. She is Executive member of National Society of Magnetic Resonance. She is life member fellow of Indian Council of Chemists, Indian Society of Chemist and Biologist and Journal of Indian Chemical Society. She has published 5 books and 40 national and 34 International research papers with high impact journals. She has guided 07 research students for Ph.D. and 04 are in continuation. 

                                                      CURRICULAR VITAE

Full Name                                                      :           Dr. RANJAN C. KHUNT  

Designation                                                    :           Assistant Professor

                                                                                    Department of Chemistry

                                                                                    Saurashtra University

                                                                                    Rajkot-360005

Contact No.                                                    :           8128700900

Email                                                              :          rckhunt@sauuni.ac.in 

                                                                                    drrckhunt12@yahoo.com

Research Area                                               :           Heterocyclic/      Medicinal Chemistry/NanoScience, NMR and Method validation

Number of research student guided            : 06 Academic Qualifications                         :

 Experience:

Patent: 02

Research Projects                                         :

Completed Research Projects                      :

Ongoing Research Projects                          :

Professional Membership:

Conferences                                                   :           National (10), International (13)

Work Shop/Seminar/Conference attended:           19

Publication                                                     :           National (40), International (34)

Books published                                            :           06

BOOK:

1. “The Essence of Heterocycles”; New Age international Publication, New Delhi; ISBN-978-81-224-3436-1.
2. “HPTLC & Method Development”: LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Herstellung: ISBN: 978-3-659-27699-6.

1. “Studies on Pyrimidine”; LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Herstellung; ISBN:9783-659-36310-8.
2. “Basic Principle and practical Awareness of Various Unit process”: LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Herstellung; ISBN: 978-3-659-90262-8.
3. “Chemistry-502(Organic Chemistry and Spectroscopy)”: Bharat & Company, Rajkot; ISBN: 978-93-52-36-079-6.
4. “Organic Spectroscopy” published by: Saurashtra University, Rajkot. ISBN: 978-81-9255-19-9-5.

Conferences:

International Conferences (Paper Presentation)

1. 1. Synthesis  and screening of 2-amino-3-cyano-4-aryl-6-(2’-chloro-7’methoxy-quinolin-

3’yl)pyridine  by R. C. khunt, N.J. Datta and A.R. Parikh presented at  International conference  on chemistry and 36th   annual convention of chemist, Calcutta,11-16 Dec. 1999.

1. 1. Synthesis of ssome pyrazoline derivatives as an antimicrobial agent by Ranjan C. Khunt and A.R. Parikh presented at International Conference on Heterocyclic Chemistry, Rajasthan University, Jaipur, 15-18. Dec. 2001.
   2. Synthesis of 1-Phenyl-3-aryl-5-(2'-chloro-7'methoxyquinoline-3'-YL)pyrazolines as an antimicrobial agents by Ranjan Khunt, Neela Datta & A.R. Parikh presented at 2`1 Internationational seminar on current trends in new drug discovery org. by CDRI, Lucknow,2004.
   3. Synthesis of pyridine derivatives as an antimicrobial agent by Prakash Bhanderi and R.C.khunt presented at 9`" National conference on "Bioactive heterocycles and Drug Discovery paradigm org. by Department of chemistry and Indian society of Chemist and Biologist, at Rajkot, 2005.
   4. Design and Synthesis of some new Thiazolidinones derivatives as an antitubercular agents by R.C.Khunt, R.K.Patel and N.A. Chauhan, presented at joint international conference on Advances in organic Chemistry and Chemical Biology, IICT, Hydrabad,2006.
   5. Synthesis and Bioevealuation of 3-[2'4' Di-chloro phenyl]-6-(4-aryl phenyl)[1,2,4] triazolo[3,4.-b] thiadiazoles as novel antitubercular agent. By A.L.pandya, R.C.Khunt and H.H.Parekh. Presented at joint international conference on Advances in organic Chemistry and Chemical Biology, IICT, Hydrabad, 2006.
   6. Synthesis, Antitubercular and Antimicrobial Activity of Some Novel Imidazolinones and Thiazolidinones by H G Sangani & R. C.Khunt* presented at 10th International conference of Indian society of chemist and biologist, BITS, Pillani, Feb.2008.
   7. 3D-QSAR study analysis of Chloroquinoline derivatives for antitubercular activity by Ranjan C. Khunt presented at International Conference of Chemist, Bangkok (Thailand) 11-15th June2011.
   8. 3D-QSAR study and Pharmacophore Identification of Nitrogen containing Heterocycles as Novel antitubercular agents by Ranjan C. Khunt presented at 18th International Conference of ISCBS, Guwahati. 28-30th Jan. 2012(ORAL)
   9. Synthesis, antitubercular evaluation and Recursive partitioning analysis of some Imidazole [1, 2-a] pyridine derivatives by Ranjan C. Khunt presented at 19th International Conference of ISCBS, Mohanlal sukhadia University, Udaipur, 2nd-5th March,2013(ORAL)
   10. Attribution of Disparate Dimedone Derivatives: Synthesis as well Docking Studies against 5HT2A Receptor by Ranjan C. Khunt presented at 22th International Conference of ISCBS, Uka Tarsadia University,surat, 6-8 Feb,2016 (ORAL)
   11. Ugi Multicomponent Reaction and In-silico Study of Fluorinated carboxamides derivatives as an anti-tubercular agents by Ranjan C. Khunt presented at 23th International Conference of ISCBS, SRM University, Chennai, 8-10 February,2017 (ORAL).
   12. Synthesis of novel imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-4-hydroxy-2H-coumarins by GBB multicomponent reaction as potential NS5B inhibitors, by Ranjan C. Khunt presented at 24th International Conference of ISCBS, Manipal university, Jaipur, 10-12 January,2018 (ORAL).
   13. Synthesis, characterization and Anti-cancer activities of novel Triazolo[3,4-e] purinderivatives. International Chemical Congress, 8-10 March, 2018, Sauraha,Chitwan, Nepal.

National Conferences:

1. 1. 1. Synthesis of some novel isoxazole and pyrazoline derivatives as potential antimicrobial agents by Ranjan Khunt, D.J. Kaneria and H.H. Parekh* presented at 49th Pharmaceutical Congress, Triventhpuram, 18-21st Dec. 1997.
      2. Synthesis and screening  of 2-(2’-Chloro-7”methoxyquinoline-3’yl)-3-aryl-5H/methyl4thiazolidinones as novel bioactive molecules by Ranjan Khunt and A.R. Parikh* presented at 35th  Annual Convention of Chemists; Dharwad 4-7 Nov. 1998.(ORAL)
      3. Studies on pyrazoline derivatives as novel pharmacological active compounds by R.C. Khunt, N. J. Datta and A.R. Parikh presented at National symposium on UniversityIndustry interaction at Saurashtra Universiity, Rajkot,27-28 March,1999.
      4. Synthesis and biological evaluation of some 5-oxo-imidazolines by Ranjan C. Khunt and A.R. Parikh presented at 37th Annual Convention of Chemist, Hardwar 15-18 Jan. 2000.
      5. Design of some novel pyrazolines as an antimicrobial agents by S.R.Dhol, Ranjan Khunt and A.R. Parikh* presented at XVII Gujarat Sciences Congress, org. by Saurashtra University at Rajkot, 2004.
      6. Synthesis of 3-(1-Acetyl-3-methoxy-phenyl-4,5-Dihydro-lH-pyrazol-S-YI)-2-(pchlorophenyl)-7-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]Pyridines an antimicrobial  agents by Sunil Sanghai and Ranjan Khunt at Indian Council of Chemist, 26 Feb. Kalyan.,2007(ORAL)
      7. Synthesis of some β-lactum derivatives bearing Naphthaline analogus heterocycles  as anticancer and antimicrobial agents by Ranjan C. Khunt presented at 28th Annual convention of Chemist, Hemchandracharya University, Patan, 7-10th Nov. 2009.(ORAL)

  Work Shop/Seminar/Conference attended

1. 1. Workshop Patent Awareness org. by Chemistry Department of Saurashtra University and TIFAC, Delhi, at Rajkot. 1999
   2. Conference on “Structure based Drug design: Search for New drug” org. by Alembic Ltd. Baroda, 2002.
   3. National Seminar on “Quality System in Analytical Laboratories” Org. by Span Education and Research foundation at Surat, 2004.
   4. National Seminar on” Recent Advances in Nano Science and Technology org. by Department of Chemistry, Periyar University, Salam, 2005.
   5. National Seminar on “Understanding Reaction Mechanism” org. by Chemistry Department of Saurashtra University at Rajkot, 2004.
   6. National work shop on “Green Chemistry” org. by Nirma University and DST. At Ahmedabad, 2005.
   7. National work shop on “Spectroscopy and Theoretical Chemistry” org. by M.S. University, Baroda, 2005.
   8. National work shop on “Green Chemistry” org. by M.S. University, Baroda, 2006.
   9. National work shop on “E.Resources in Chemical Synthesis and Natural product” org. by Saurashtra University, Rajkot, 2006.
   10. Work shop on “Exploring and using MATLAB” org. by Computer Department, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, 2006.
   11. National work shop on “Clinical Trials: Scope, Challenges, Regulation and Methodology of Working in India.Org. by S.J. Thakkar  Pharmacy college, Rajkiot,2007.
   12. National workshop on updates in process and medicinal chemistry, org. by National Facility for drug discovery through NCE’s Development and Instrumentation  and Department of chemistry, Saurashtra University, Rajkot. March, 2009.
   13. National symposium on Recent Trends in Cellular Research Org. by Department of Biochemistry, Saurashtra University, Rajkot.2009.
   14. National symposium on “Global prospective on Pharma patents” org. by Department of pharmaceutical sciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot-2009.
   15. One day workshop on “In global Health research and tele medicine” org. by Department of pharmaceutical sciences and faculty of Medicine, Saurashtra University, Rajkot-2009.
   16. One day state level seminar on” Green Chemistry: Challenges and Solution” org. by Shree M. &N. Virani Science College, Rajkot, 19th Dec.2009.
   17. 16th National Convention of Society of Pharmacognosy and International Symposium on herbal and traditional Medicine org. by Department of Pharmaceutical Science, saurashtra University, Rajkot,2012.