Salwa Ansari

PhD Aspirant  ·  Organic Chemistry  ·  MSc AMU

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Career Objective

MSc in Organic Chemistry (AMU, 2021) with CSIR-UGC NET (LS) qualification, looking to pursue doctoral research in synthetic organic chemistry or medicinal chemistry. My dissertation on NMR-based structure elucidation gave me a solid foundation in spectroscopic analysis, and I am keen to build on this in a research group working on heterocyclic compounds, drug discovery, or natural products synthesis. I have strong laboratory skills and am comfortable working independently on longer-term projects.

Academic Qualifications

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Organic Chemistry
2019 – 2021
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh, India
CGPA: 8.5 / 10  ·  First Division with Distinction

Key Coursework: Organic Reaction Mechanisms, Stereochemistry and Conformational Analysis, Heterocyclic Chemistry, Spectroscopic Methods (NMR, IR, UV-Vis, Mass Spectrometry), Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Natural Products Chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry, Photochemistry, Theoretical Organic Chemistry, Separation Techniques and Chromatography, Organic Synthesis (Multi-step), Physical Organic Chemistry

Dissertation: "Structural Elucidation of Organic Compounds Using NMR Spectroscopy"  (Student ID: 19-OCHM-027)

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
2021 – 2023
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh, India
CGPA: 8.3 / 10  ·  First Division with Distinction

Specialization: Science Education  |  Teaching Methodologies  |  Curriculum Development  |  Educational Psychology  |  Pedagogy

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Chemistry
2016 – 2019
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh, India
CGPA: 8.0 / 10  ·  First Division

Major: Chemistry (Organic, Inorganic, Physical)  |  Minors: Zoology, Botany

Research Profile & Qualifications

CSIR-UGC NET Qualified — Chemical Sciences

Qualified the CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) in Chemical Sciences, conducted jointly by CSIR and UGC. Cleared for Lectureship (LS) — eligible for PhD admissions and Assistant Professor positions at central universities and research institutes across India.

Research Expertise: Organic Synthesis, Reaction Mechanism Studies, Heterocyclic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry
Spectroscopic Analysis: Structure elucidation using NMR (¹H, ¹³C), IR, UV-Vis, and Mass Spectrometry
Laboratory Techniques: Column Chromatography, TLC, Recrystallization, Extraction, Distillation
Research Interests: Drug Discovery, Green Chemistry, Synthesis of Biologically Active Compounds
Analytical Skills: Data Analysis, Scientific Writing, Research Methodology

MSc Dissertation Project

"Structural Elucidation of Organic Compounds Using NMR Spectroscopy"

Department of Chemistry, AMU  |  Student ID: 19-OCHM-027  |  2019–2021

The dissertation examined the use of NMR spectroscopy (¹H, ¹³C, and DEPT) as a primary tool for determining the structures of organic compounds. The work involved systematic interpretation of spectral data — chemical shifts, coupling constants, multiplicity patterns, and integration — to establish molecular frameworks and functional group assignments.

¹H NMR SpectroscopyInterpretation of proton NMR spectra including chemical shift analysis, integration patterns, coupling constants (J-values), and multiplicity determination.
¹³C NMR SpectroscopyAnalysis of carbon-13 spectra to determine carbon framework, identify functional groups, and establish molecular backbone structure.
DEPT TechniquesApplied DEPT-45, DEPT-90, DEPT-135 for unambiguous classification of carbon atoms (CH₃, CH₂, CH, and quaternary carbons).
Structure DeterminationElucidated complete molecular structures of diverse organic compounds through systematic spectral correlation and assignment.

Laboratory & Technical Skills

Organic Synthesis & Laboratory Techniques: Column chromatography (silica gel, neutral alumina), thin layer chromatography, recrystallization, solvent extraction, simple and fractional distillation, and rotary evaporation. Comfortable running multi-step synthesis from literature procedures.
Spectroscopic Analysis: Worked extensively with ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy for structure elucidation, including DEPT experiments. Familiar with IR, UV-Vis, and mass spectrometry data interpretation for compound characterization. Used MestReNova for NMR processing and ChemDraw for structure drawing.
Basic Physical Measurements: Melting point determination (Thiele tube and digital apparatus), pH measurement, and routine titrations. Aware of good laboratory practices, chemical handling, and waste disposal procedures.
Computing & Literature: SciFinder for literature search, Mendeley for reference management, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation and data tabulation. Familiar with Origin for basic data plotting.
Teaching & Academic: Experience explaining chemistry concepts to B.Sc. students during B.Ed. practicals. Comfortable with lesson planning, conducting laboratory demonstrations, and preparing students for competitive examinations. Also involved in peer tutoring during time at AMU.

Research Interests for PhD

Synthetic Organic Chemistry Medicinal Chemistry Drug Discovery Heterocyclic Chemistry Green Chemistry Natural Products Bioorganic Chemistry Reaction Mechanisms Structure-Activity Relationships

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Personal Information

Date of Birth12 June 1996
NationalityIndian
LanguagesEnglish (Fluent), Hindi (Native), Urdu (Proficient)
HobbiesReading scientific literature, laboratory experiments, teaching, attending chemistry seminars