Education & Experience:         

Assistant Professor: Department of Applied Chemistry, Delhi Technological University; Since 02 July 2010.

Assistant Professor: Department of Chemistry; GNIT, Greater Noida, UP; India,  (August 2009 to June 2010)

Research associate:   Molecular Biophysics Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore – 560012.   (February 2006 – July 2009)

Ph. D.:                        (Organic Chemistry) Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad, Allahabad – 211002. (2006)

                                    Title: Studies on Nucleoside Analogues of Biological Importance.

                                    Mentor : Dr. Ramendra K. Singh

M. Sc.:                        Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry,  

                                    University of Allahabad, Allahabad – 211002. (2001)

B. Sc.:                         Biology, University of Allahabad. Allahabad – 211002. (1998)

Member of Scientific Societies:

• The Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata, India – Life Member
• Indian Society of Analytical Scientists – Life Member
• Research Journal of Biotechnology – Life Member
• Material Research Society of India, Life Member (LMB3127)

Research Projects: Completed

Sponsored:

In Progress – Nil                                                                                Completed – 02

List of students supervised/supervising: Doctoral Fellows

Past Group Members: 03

1.       Deepshikha Rathore [2k13/PhD/AC/03]: Synthesis and applications of flavins and their analogues (Aug 2013 to Nov 2017).

2.       Geetika Bhasin [2k12/PhD/AC/06]: Design and Synthesis of High Energy Molecules (Aug 2012 to Dec 2017).

3.       Aradhana Sharma [2k12/PhD/AC/01]: Isolation and Quantification of Psychoactive Substances in Medicinal Formulations (Aug 2012 to August 2020)

Present Group Members: 04

Publications

Book(s): 01

Ram Singh, Geetanjali and Richa Srivastava; Engineering Chemistry (GBTU); Pearson Education, First Edition 2014, ISBN 978-93-325212-7-8.

Book Chapter(s): 05

Ram Singh, Geetanjali and Richa Srivastava, Exploring biocolours for cosmetic and textile industries. Vegetables and Their Allied as Protective Food (Ed. Rana, M.K.). Scientific Publisher (India), Jodhpur, Rajasthan, pp. 457-468 (Chapter 31) June 2014. ISBN: 978-81-7233-899-2.

Kumar Gaurav, PB Sharma and Richa Srivastava (2016) “Process Optimization of Transesterification for Biodiesel Production From Jatropha Oil  , Recent Advances In Mechanical Engineering (RAME-2016)   Page No. 119-124, Edited by Raj Kumar Singh et al.,  ISBN : 978- 194523970- 0. Enriched Publication Pvt. Ltd. NewDelhi

Ram Singh, Deepshikha Rathore, Geetanjali and Richa Srivastava; Chapter 8: Carbon based polymers for drug delivery; Applications of Nanocomposite Materials in Drug Delivery edited by I. Abdullah, M. Asiri and A. Mohammad; ISBN: 9780128137413; Elsevier, 2018.

Kshitiz Sindhwani, Pankhudee Gupta, Amit Kumar and Richa Srivastava. Evaluation of Plastic Waste Management methods using Multi Criteria Decision Making Tool - AHP. Advances in Transdisciplinary Engineering (ATDE), 2022.

Anvita Chaudhary, Richa Srivastava and Ram Singh; Chapter 3 entitled “Biofuel Production from Waste Materials” in the book edition entitled “Technological Advancements in Solid-Gaseous Biofuels Production” published by Wiley-Scrivener, 2023.

Peer Reviewed Journals: 33

33. R. Srivastava, SK Panda, PSS Gupta, A Chaudhary, F Naaz, AK Yadav, NK Ram,  MK Rana, RK Singh &  Richa  Srivastava (2023), In silico evaluation of S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine analogs as inhibitors of nsp14-viral cap N7 methyltranferase and PLpro of SARS-CoV-2: synthesis, molecular docking, physicochemical data, ADMET and molecular dynamics simulations studies, Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2297005

32. Anvita Chaudhary, Richa Srivastava; Ionic Liquid-Assisted Depolymerization of Condensation Polymers: A Review; ChemistrySelect, Volume 8, Issue 30,

31. Richa Srivastava; Psychoactive Substances: Overview of their identification techniques:, Research Journal of Recent Sciences, Vol. 12(2), 1-12, July (2023)

30. Poonam, Geetika Bhasin, Richa Srivastava, and Ram Singh; Oxadiazoles: Moiety to Synthesis and Utilize; Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society, 19, 665-677, 2022.

29. Niti Sriavastava, Richa Srivastava and Kumar Gaurav (2022). Biotechnological Production of Carotenoid from Oleaginous Red yeast and Its Applications. Asian Journal of  Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology. 8(2): 15-29.

28. Geetanjali, Richa Srivastava, and Ram Singh; Chemistry of four heterocyclic drug molecules repurposed for Covid-19; Mini-Reviews in Organic Chemistry, 19, 2, 180-187, 2021.

27. Aradhana Sharma, Kumar Gaurav & Richa Srivastava; A Comparative Estimation of Alprazolam in Pharmaceutical Formulations by Validated HPLC and HPTLC Techniques; Analytical Chemistry Letters, Volume 11, Issue 2,  187-197, 2021.

26. Richa Srivastava and Ram Singh; Bioplastics: Requirement for sustainability; American Journal of Environmental Biology; 1, 50 – 59, 2020

25. Aradhana Sharma, Chetan Dhal, Richa Srivastava; A Comparative Estimation of the Morphine Content of the Ayurvedic Formulation ‘Kamini Vidrawan Ras’ Using Validated High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Techniques; Journal of Planar Chromatography 32, 47–50, 2019.

24. Deepshikha Rathore, Richa Srivastava, Geetanjali and Ram Singh; Phytochemical screening, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Bombax ceiba flower; Algerian Journal of Natural Products, 7(1), 651-656, 2019. 

23. Kumar Gaurav, Ram Singh, Brajesh Kumar Tiwari, Richa Srivastava; Novel proton exchange membranes based on PVC for microbial fuel cells (MFCs); Journal of Polymer Engineering, 39(4), 360-367, 2019. 

22. Ram Singh, Deepshikha Rathore, Chandra Mouli Pandey, Geetanjali and Richa Srivastava; Electrochemical and spectroscopic studies of riboflavin; Analytical Chemistry Letters, 8(5), 653-664, 2018. 

21. Ram Singh, Deepshikha Rathore, Geetanjali and Richa Srivastava; Solid Flavinium perchlorate salt as catalyst for Bayer-Villiger Oxidation: Effect of N¹⁰ chain length; Materials Today Proceeding, 5, 15409-15415, 2018.

20. Ram Singh; Geetika Bhasin and Richa Srivastava; Silica supported copper(II) nitrate: An effective solid‐supported reagent for aromatic nitration; Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry, 10(4), 566-570, 2017.

19. Deepshikha Rathore, Richa Srivastava and Ram Singh; Polymer-supported synthesis of 7-hydroxy-10-substituted isoalloxazines; Indian Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, 27, 13-16, 2017. 

18. Geetika Bhasin, Richa Srivastava and Ram Singh; Synthesis of triazole based novel ionic liquids and salts; Organic Preparations and Procedures International, 49, 370-376, 2017.

17. Ram Singh, Geetika Bhasin and Richa Srivastava; Facile Synthesis of mono- and bis-furazanopiperazines; Moroccan Journal of Chemistry, 5(4), 677-682, 2017.

16. A. Sharma, K. Gaurav, R. Singh and Richa Srivastava; Development and validation of a High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography Densitometry method for the quantitative estimation of Morphine in classical Ayurvedic formulation ‘Kamini Vidrawan Ras’; Journal of Planar Chromatography – Modern TLC, 30(3), 188-192, 2017.

15. A. Sharma, K. Gaurav, R. Singh and Richa Srivastava; HPTLC-Densitometric method for estimation of Ketamine in bulk, pharmaceutical formulations; Journal of Scientific and Technical Research; 6(2), 23-26, 2016.

14. Ram Singh, G. Bhasin, Richa Srivastava and Geetanjali; Beta-Aminocarbonyl compounds: Chemistry and Biological Activities; Mini-Reviews in Organic Chemistry 13, 143-153, 2016.

13.  K. Gaurav, Richa Srivastava, J.G. Sharma, R. Singh and V. Singh; Molasses based growth and lipid production by Chlorella pyrenoidosa: A potential feedstock for biodiesel; International Journal of Green Energy, 13(3), 320-327, 2016.

12. Ram Singh, G. Bhasin, Geetanjali and Richa Srivastava; An improved synthesis of β-amino carbonyl compounds using FeCl3-silica gel, Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 6, 776-781, 2014.

11.  D. Rathore, R. Singh, Geetanjali and Richa Srivastava (2014). Use of Flavins as Catalyst for the Remediation of Halogenated Compounds, Applied Biochemistry & Biotechnology, 174, 1151-1156. 

10.  R. Singh, D. Rathore, Geetanjali and Richa Srivastava (2013). Solvent free reaction of 1-chloro-2-nitrobenzene with anilines; Der Chemica Sinica, 4(5), 102-105.

9.   K. Gaurav, Richa Srivastava and R. Singh (2013). Exploring Biodiesel: Chemistry, Biochemistry and Microalgal source; International Journal of Green Energy, 10(8), 775-796.

8.    K. Gaurav, S. Kundu, and Richa Srivastava (2012). Synthesis and in vitro antibacerial activity of some novel cephem antibiotics, International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 4 (spl 3) 659-667.

7.   K. Gaurav and Richa Srivastava (2012). In Vitro Micropropagation of different species of Citrus, Research Journal of Biotechnology, 7(4), 96-101.

6.   S.K. Upadhyay, A. Misra, Richa Srivastava, N. Surolia, A. Surolia and M. Sundd (2009). Structural Insights into the acyl-intermediates of plasmodium falciparum fatty acid synthesis pathway; the mechanism of expansion of acyl carrier protein core, J Biol Chem. 284 (33), 22390-22400.

5.   S. Purushothaman, G. Gupta, Richa Srivastava, V.G. Ramu and A. Surolia, (2008). Ligand specificity of group I biotin protein ligase of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. PLoS ONE. 28; 3(5).

4.   R. Kumar, Richa Srivastava, R.K. Singh, A. Surolia and D.N. Rao (2008). Activation and Inhibition of DNA Methyltransferases by S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine analogues. Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry, 16(5), 2276-2285.

3.    S. Sinha, Richa Srivastava, B. Prusty, B.C. Das, R.K. Singh (2007). Some novel adenosine mimics: Synthesis and anticancer potential against cervical cancer caused by human papilloma virus. Nucleosides Nucleotides Nucleic Acids. 26(6-7), 773-777.

2.    Richa Srivastava, Anudita Bhargava and R. K. Singh (2007). Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of some novel nucleoside analogues of adenosine and 1,3-dideazaadenosine. Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters. 17, 6739-6744.

1.    S. Sinha, Richa Srivastava, E DeClercq & R. K. Singh (2004). Synthesis and antiviral properties of some arabino and ribonucleosides 1,3-dideazaadenine, 4-nitro-1,3-dideazapurine and diketopiperazine.  Nucleosides, Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids, 23(12), 1815.

Modules for ePG Pathshala [2]

Project by UGC under the National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NMEICT) of MHRD, Govt of India.

           1.         Ram Singh and Richa Srivastava, Paper 14. Organic Chemistry – IV (Advance organic synthesis, supramolecular chemistry and carbocyclic rings), Apr 2016.

             Module 23: Gelators, Fibres and Adhesives;

            Module 25: Organic Solids, Organic Conductors and Organic Superconductors

Conferences: (List after 2013 given)

D. Rathore, R. Srivastava, Geetanjali, and R. Singh, Flavins as metal free Organocatalysts for Baeyer–Villiger Reactions; National Conference on Advances in Chemical Sciences (ACS-2013), March 1-2, 2013, organized by Department of Chemistry, Maharshi Dayanand  University, Rohtak, Haryana, India.

D. Rathore, R. Srivastava, Geetanjali, and R. Singh, Flavins as catalyst for remediation of halogenated compounds; India-Japan workshop on ‘Biomolecular Electronics & Organic Nanotechnology for Environment Preservation (IJWBME-2013), December 13-15, 2013, organized by Department of Biotechnology, Delhi Technological  University, Delhi, India.

D. Rathore, Geetanjali, R. Singh, and R. Srivastava, Synthesis of novel Flavin Derivatives as Anti-Migraine Drugs, National Symposium on “Chemistry at the interface of Innovative Researchers in Science and Technology” held on 27-28 February 2014, organised by Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad.

G. Bhasin, Geetanjali, R. Srivastava, and R. Singh, Design and Synthesis of Nitro Compounds as High Energy Molecules, National Symposium on “Chemistry at the interface of Innovative Researchers in Science and Technology” held on 27-28 February 2014, organized by Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad.

D. Rathore, R. Srivastava, Geetanjali, and R. Singh; Synthesis and Spectroscopic Studies of N-10 Substituted Isoalloxazines; Indian Roadshow Workshop - 4 November 2014 organized by Royal Society of Chemistry at IIT Delhi, India.

G. Bhasin, Geetanjali, R. Srivastava and Ram Singh; Synthesis and Spectroscopic Studies of β-Amino carbonyl compounds; Indian Roadshow Workshop - 4 November 2014 organized by Royal Society of Chemistry at IIT Delhi, India.

G. Bhasin, D. Rathore, R. Srivastava and Ram Singh; Synthesis and studies of b-aminocarbonyl compounds; The 102^nd Indian Science Congress 2015 in association with the University of Mumbai, 3-7 January 2015.

D. Rathore, Geetanjali, R. Srivastava, and Ram Singh; Spectroscopic studies of flavins in different microenvironment; 4^th National Symposium on Recent Advances in Analytical Sciences at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi from Feb, 9-10, 2015.

A. Sharma, K. Gaurav, Ram Singh and R. Srivastava; HPTLC Assisted Quantification of selected psychoactive substances; 9^th National Conference on Solid State Chemistry and Allied Areas organized by Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, University of Delhi from May 8-10, 2015.

A. Sharma, K. Gaurav, Ram Singh and R. Srivastava; HPLC Assisted Quantification of Selected Psychoactive Substances; National Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches in Chemical Sciences organized by Jamia Millia Islamia, December 16, 2015.

B.K. Tiwari, Ram Singh, R. Srivastava and K. Gaurav; Synthesis of Novel Proton Exchange Membranes for Microbial Fuel Cell; National Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches in Chemical Sciences organized by Jamia Millia Islamia, December 16, 2015.

G. Bhasin, B. Veer, R. Srivastava and Ram Singh; Synthesis of N-heterocycles as potential high energy molecules; 1^st National Conference on Emerging Trends and Future Challenges in Chemical Sciences; organized by Department of Chemistry, Kirori Mal College; University of Delhi, February 3-4, 2016 (O2).

G. Bhasin, Poonam, R. Srivastava, Geetanjali and Ram Singh; Synthesis and Studies of β-Aminocarbonyl compounds as Anti cancer agents; 6^th International Symposium on “Current Trends in Drug Discovery & Research”, organized by CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow; 25-28 February, 2016 (p. 133).

G. Bhasin, Poonam, R. Srivastava, Ram Singh; Design and synthesis of ionic liquids as energetic materials; Oral presentation at National Conference on “Global Challenges – Role of Science & Technology in Imparting their Solutions (GCRSTS-2016)” organized by The Technological Institute of Textile & Sciences & ISAS-DC on Apr 23-24, 2016. (CAE-123; ISBN: 978-81-909307-3-4).

Poonam, Geetika Bhasin, Richa Srivastava and Ram Singh; Green and sustainable synthesis of nanoparticles; The 104^th Indian Science Congress 2017; S.V. University, Tirupati, 3-7 January 2017 (pp: 189)

Ram Singh, Deepshikha Rathore, Geetanjali and Richa Srivastava; Flavins as catalyst for Bayer-Villiger Oxidation: Effect of N¹⁰ chain length; 10^th National conference on Solid State Chemistry and Allied areas (ISCAS-2017); Delhi Technological University, 1-3 July 2017 (pp: 55).

Richa Srivastava, PB Sharma, S. Kumari and K. Gaurav (2017): Production of biodiesel from microalgae using nanoparticle as low cost basic heterogeneous catalyst. International conference on impact of environment on Women’s health, Amity University  Luck now, 29 November -1 December, 2017. 

N. Srivastava, Richa Srivastava and K. Gaurav (2018): Microbial lipid synthesis from oleaginous yeast Rhodotorula minuta for production of biofuel. International Conference on Biotechnological Research and Innovation for sustainable Development, CSIR- Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India, November 22-25, 2018.

K. Gaurav and Richa Srivastava (2018): Preparation and characterization of polystyrene based proton exchange membrane. National Conference on Nano structured materials and device technologies (NCNSMDT-2018), Faculty of Science, Aggarwal College Ballabgarh, Faridabad , Haryana, India, December 21-22, 2018.

N .Srivastava, Richa Srivastava, and K. Gaurav (2018): Physiochemical parameters affecting the growth of Rhodotorula minuta for lipid production. International conference on Seamless Chemical Engineering in Service of Humanity: Innovations, Opportunities & Challenges. CHEMCON-2018. Organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of technology, Jalandhar. December 27-30, 2018. 

N. Srivastava, Richa Srivastava and K. Gaurav (2019): Rhodotorula Species: An emerging feedstock for biofuels.Future India: Science & Technology,106th Indian Science Congress. Organized by Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Jalandhar. January 03-07, 2019.

N. Srivastava, Richa Srivastava, K. Gaurav (2019). New paradigm for the Synthesis of Microbial lipid from oleaginous yeast as a Renewable source of Energy. FEHB-2019; National conference on “Frontiers in Environment, Health and Biosciences-2019 on February 16-21, 2019 ; Organized by Institute of Biosciences & Biotechnology, CSJM University, Kanpur. 

N. Srivastava, Richa Srivastava, K. Gaurav (2019). Microbial lipid production from Rhodotorula minuta using lignocellulosic biomass.  ICICBES-2019: 2^nd International Conference on Innovations in Chemical, Biological & Environmental Sciences (A Multi-Disciplinary International Conference for all Subjects Including Engg. & Technology) on February 27-28, 2019. Arya College Panipat, Haryana

Richa Srivastava and K. Gaurav (2019).  Synthesis and Studies of PMMA based Proton Exchange membranes and its application in Microbial Fuel Cell ICICBES-2019: 2^nd International Conference on Innovations in Chemical, Biological & Environmental Sciences (A Multi-Disciplinary International Conference for all Subjects Including Engg. & Technology) on February 27-28, 2019. Arya College Panipat, Haryana.

N. Srivastava, Richa Srivastava, K. Gaurav (2019).Biodiesel production from waste chicken fat using MgO as a catalyst. International Conference on Advanced Materials (ICAM-2019) on March 06-07, 2019. Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Jamia Millia Islamia (A central University), New Delhi.

 Richa Srivastava (2019): Synthesis of Polymeric Proton Exchange Membrane for Microbial Fuel Cell, National Seminar on Innovative Frontiers in Applied Sciences, organized by Chemical Society, Department of Chemistry, C.M.P. College, Prayagraj, 26-28 September, 2019.

Oral presentations:

1. Richa Srivastava (2020): Psychoactive Substances in Health Sustainability. Oral Presentation in International e-Conference on Sustainability Challenges &Transforming Opportunities: Amidst Covid19. S. S. Khanna Girls' Degree College, Prayagraj. July26-30, 2020.
2. Richa Srivastava (2020): International Virtual Conference on 'Innovations in Chemical Sciences-2020: An International Meet for Quality and Quantity' organized by the Division of Chemistry, SAS, VIT Chennai, August 21-22, 2020.
3. Richa Srivastava (2020); Virtual International Conference on SURFACE CHEMISTRY organised by Department of Chemistry, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, August 27-28, 2020.
4. Richa Srivastava (2021); Presented paper and got 3^rd position in International Conference on Recent Trends in Drug Discovery and Development organised by Department of Chemistry (under the aegis of iqac) Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, October 8-9, 2021.
5. Richa Srivastava (2021); Presented paper and got 3^rd position in International Conference on Recent Trends in Drug Discovery and Development organised by Department of Chemistry (under the aegis of iqac) Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, October 8-9, 2021.
6. Richa Srivastava (2022); presented a paper in Virtual International Conference on SURFACE CHEMISTRY, SUCH-2022 on 11th - 12th February 2022 organised by Department of Chemistry, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu.
7. Richa Srivastava (2023);Presented paper on Nanocatalyst developed from plant extract mediated C-H functionalisation for in International Conference on Applications of Natural Products Nanomaterials and Nano-pharmaceuticals (ICAN3) during 09th to 10th August -2023 organized by School of Life Sciences, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India.

8. Richa Srivastava  (2023); Presented a paper on Leveraging AI for the Detection of Psychoactive Substances in Medicinal Formulations in International Conference on “Integrative Chemical Sciences for Health and Environment, 2023” Pharma NEST 4.E International Research Conference on "Synergizing Pharma IT: Navigating Pharmacovigilance, Medical Scribe, Medical Writing and Medical Coding for Enhanced Patient Safety and Regulatory Compliance. Organized by Nirmala College Of Pharmacy, Mangalagiri, India., September 15-16, 2023.

9. Richa Srivastava  (2023); INVITED TALK on the topic entitled "Synthesis of polymer electrolytes and it’s application" International Conference on Recent Trends in Materials Science & Devices 2023 (ICRTMD-2023) Organized by Research Plateau Publishers & G.A.V. Degree College, Patauda, Jhajjar, July 22-23, 2023.
10. Richa Srivastava  (2023); INVITED TALK on the topic entitled "Synthesis ofProton Exchange Membranes for Microbial Fuel Cell" at 2ndInternational Conference on Recent Trends in Materials Science &Devices 2023 (ICRTMD-2023) held in Online Mode from 29-31December 2023 organized by Research Plateau Publishers inassociation with Sat Kabir Institute of Technology & Management,Bahadurgarh, Haryana, India.

Other Publications

Richa Srivastava and Kumar Gaurav, Bioplastics: Need of future”. Rasayan Vol. 5 pp. 19-22, 2012.

G. Bhasin, D. Mishra, B. Veer, Poonam, R. Srivastava, Ram Singh; Neurodegenerative diseases; Rasayan, 9, 19-21, 2016.