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L Raju Chowhan

L Raju Chowhan
L Raju Chowhan
Associate Professor
Centre/School/Special Centre
School of Physical Sciences
Room No
204
Off. Phone
011-26738769
Email
chowhan@mail.jnu.ac.in, chowhan@jnu.ac.in, rajuchowhan@gmail.com
Personal Webpage
https://sites.google.com/site/drrajuchowhan/home
Qualifications

Ph. D. (CSIR-IICT in Association with University of Hyderabad)

Areas of Interest/Specialization

Organic Chemistry/Asymmetric Synthesis/Total Synthesis

Experience

Associate Professor, School of Physical Sciences, JNU (March 2023 to Present)

Assistant Professor, Centre for Applied Chemistry, School of Applied Material Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar (September 2012 to March 2023).

Awards & Honours

Associate Fellow of Telangana Academy of Sciences (2024)

CSIR-JRF (2007-2009), CSIR-SRF (2009-2012), GATE (2007)

 

International Collaboration/Consultancy
Research Guidance

 

S. No.

Student Name

Ph. D. Thesis Title & Year of award

Current position 

1

M. Sameer Reddy

 Development of Strategies for the Synthesis of Novel Poly Heterocyclic Spiro Molecules Via 1,3-Dipolar Cycloaddition of Azomethine Ylides, 2019.

Postdoctoral Researcher at Boston University, USA.

2

Shanta Raj Lakshmi

 Development of Efficient and Green Methodology for the Synthesis of Functionalised Molecules and evaluation of their Biological Activity, 2020.

Assistant Professor, Parul University, Vadodara.

3

Kartikey D. Dwivedi

 Development of Novel Synthetic Methodologies by Employing Recyclable Catalyst, 2021.

Research Scientist, Jubilant Biosys Ltd. Greater Noida.

4

Pambala Ramesh

Efficient and Facile Synthesis of Biological Active Spiro Compounds via Multi-Component Reactions (MCRs) Approach by Heterogeneous Catalysis, 2021._

Postdoctoral fellow at the University of Alberta.

5

Vipin Singh

 Development of Eco-friendly Strategies for Synthesis of Organic Molecules, 2021.

Project Scientist at Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra.

6

Bhupender Kumar 

 

Metal Oxide Composites for Hybrid Applications: Advancement of Green Methodologies for the Synthesis of Novel Organic Molecules and Removal of Lead Ions, May 2023.

 Assistant Professor at National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) Gandhinagar. 

7

Biplob Bora

Designing Organocatalytic Strategies Toward the Rapid Construction of Structurally Functionalized Complex Heterocyclic Molecules of Potential Therapeutic Interests (Submitted Ph. D. August 2023).

Assistant Professor at The Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati

8

Shashank Rai

Ongoing (2023)

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi 

9

Muskan

Ongoing (2025)

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi 

10

Garima

Ongoing (2025)

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi 

10

L Shashi Kumar

Ongoing (2025)

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi 

11

Mayank Chaudhary

Ongoing (2025)

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi

12

RT Starthring

Ongoing (2025)

As co-guide, 

 Royal School of Applied & Pure Sciences, The Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati

13

Anubhav Rai

Project JRF, 2025

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi

 

M. Sc. Dissertations 

Total more than 45 M. Sc. Dissertations have been awarded from 2012 to till date. 

 

M. Phil.  Guidance 

  1. Sameer Reddy (M. Phil. Awarded 2014) 

  2. Sameer Karpe (M. Phil. Awarded 2014) 

  3. N. Palaniappan (M. Phil. Awarded 2014) 

  4. Vipin Singh (M. Phil. Awarded 2016) 

  5. Kaumudi Yadav (M. Phil. Awarded 2016) 

 

Best Peer Reviewed Publications

  1. Stereoselective synthesis of 3,3ʹ-spirooxindoles with higher order heterocycles, RT Starthring, B Borah*, L. Raju Chowhan*, ​Org. Biomol. Chem., 2025, 23, 8829-8840.

  2. Design, Synthesis, Crystal Structure Analysis, Hirshfeld Surface Scrutiny, and DFT-Calculations of Fused 4H-Pyrans and Spirooxindole-Embedded Fused Pyran, NS Veeranagaiah, B Borah, R Pallepogu, L. Raju Chowhan*, ​Journal of Molecular Structure, 2025, 1347, 143249.

  3. Invited Article: Photocatalytic Asymmetric Cross-Dehydrogenative Coupling of Tetrahydroisoquinoline Scaffolds, B. Borah, L. Raju Chowhan*, ​Tetrahedron Letters, 2025, 155630.

  4. Invited Article: Photochemical Multicomponent Synthesis of Six-Membered Heterocycles, B. Borah, P. Mihir, L. Raju Chowhan*, ​European Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2025, 28, e202401480.

  5. Photoredox Catalyzed Cross-Coupling of in situ Generated Quinoxalinones with Indoles for the Synthesis of Tertiary Alcohols, B. Borah, and L. Raju Chowhan*, ​The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2024, 89, 14740-14754.

  6. Asymmetric synthesis of spiro [benzofuran-pyrrolidine]-indolinedione via bifunctional urea catalyzed [3+ 2]-annulation, S Bharani, BA Rao, L. Raju Chowhan, R Pallepogu, MS Prasad, Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, 2025, 23, 914-919.

  7. Design, Synthesis, Structural Analysis, and DFT Calculation Insights into The Molecular Architecture of Amino Substituted 4H-Chromene Scaffolds, Naveena S. V, B. Borah, Raghavaiah P and L. Raju Chowhan*, ​Journal of Molecular Structure, 2024, 1321, 140229.

  8. Organocatalytic Enantioselective Assembly of Dispiro-bisoxindoles with Vicinal Stereocenters, B. Borah, M. Patat, L. Raju Chowhan*, ​Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, 22, 8365-8373.

  9. Photochemical Domino Reaction Driven C-H/S-H Functionalization of Bioactive Molecules to Access Xanthene Scaffolds, Biplob Borah, Samrita Sharma, Snehalkumar K Chavada, Sidharth Swain, L. Raju Chowhan*, ​Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, 22, 8453-8458.

  10. A one-pot ultrasound-assisted regio and stereoselective synthesis of indenoquinoxaline engrafted spiropyrrolidines. R. Bokam, K. Munipalle, S. Ch. V. A, R. Annam, N. Gundoju, L. Raju Chowhan and M. Gowri Ponnapalli, ​Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, 22, 5150-5158.

  11. Remediation of Lead (II) ions from aqueous solution using composites of iron oxide nanoparticles Immobilized on microcrystalline cellulose. Bhupender Kumar, J Nagendra Babu, L. Raju Chowhan*. Applied Research, 2024, 3, e202200107.

  12. Enantioselective Synthesis of Octahydrofuranoindole Core of Aspidosperma Alkaloids via a Diels-Alder/Reduction/Fluoroetherification Reaction Sequence, M. S. Prasad,* S. Bharani, A. K. Jha, S. C. Naik, M. Sivaprakash. L. Raju Chowhan,* Chemistry - An Asian Journal. 2023, 18,e202300419.

  13. N-2,2,2-trifluoroethylisatinketimine as a 1,2-dipolarophile for [3+2] addition to access optically pure spirothiazolidine oxindoles Madavi S. Prasad,* Sankar Bharani, Murugesan Sivaprakash, Prabha Vadivelu, D. Siva Sundara Kumar and L. Raju Chowhan* ​Org. Biomol. Chem. 2023, 21, 4972-4976.

  14. Blossoming of Polyenamine Catalysis in Asymmetric Synthesis: Scope and Future Applications. Biplob Borah, Murugesan Sivaprakash, Samrita Sharma, Madavi S. Prasad,* L. Raju Chowhan*. Chemistry - An Asian Journal. 2023, e202300370.

  15. Stereoselective synthesis of CF3-containing spirocyclic-oxindoles by using N-2,2,2-trifluoroethylisatin ketimines: An update, Biplob Borah, S. V. Naveena, Samrita Sharma, Mihir Patat, Raghavaiah Pallepogu, M. S. Prasad, and L. Raju Chowhan*. RSC Advances, 2023, 13, 7063-7075. 

  16. Visible-Light-Mediated Direct Expeditious Photochemical Construction of Spirocyclic-oxindoles.   Biplob Borah, Samrita Sharma, and L. Raju Chowhan*. Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2023,e202300020.

  17. Brønsted acid catalyzed domino multicomponent reactions by employing Liquid assisted Grindstone Chemistry. Biplob Borah, Sidhartha Swain, Mihir Patat, Bhupender Kumar, Ketan Kumar Prajapat, Rathindranath Biswas, L. Raju Chowhan.*Scientific Reports, 2023, 13, 1386.

  18. Visible-light-induced Organophotocatalytic and Singlet Oxygen-initiated Domino construction of 1,4-dihydropyridines, C-3 functionalized Spiro[indoline-3,4'-pyridines] and C-11 functionalized Spiro[indeno-[1,2-b]quinoxalines-11,4'-pyridines]. Biplob Borah, Mihir Patat, Vipin Singh, M. Sivaprakash, M. S. Prasad, L. Raju Chowhan.* Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, 2023, 21, 1518-1530.

  19. Trienamine catalysed unprecedented remote olefin E/Z isomerisation/[4+2]-cycloaddition reaction to access spirooxindole hexahydroindoles. M. Prasad,* M. Sivaprakash, B. Sankar, L. Raju Chowhan. Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, 2023, 21, 945-949.

  20. DABCO-promoted highly diastereo- and regioselective construction of C-3 functionalized spirooxindoles via [3+2] cycloaddition of 2-aryl/heteroarylidene-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-diones with N-2,2,2-trifluoroethylisatin ketimines at ambient conditions. Madavi S. Prasad, Sankar Bharani, Syed Mastan Sharief, Mudavath Ravi, Murugesan Sivaprakash*, Biplob Borah, and L. Raju Chowhan.*RSC Advances, 2022, 12, 34941-34945.

  21. Recent advances and prospects in the organocatalytic synthesis of quinazolinones. Biplob Borah, Sidhartha Swain, Mihir Patat, L. Raju Chowhan*, Frontiers in Chemistry, 2022, 10, 991026.

  22. Direct Michael Addition/Decarboxylation Reaction Catalyzed by Composite of Copper Ferrite Nanoparticle Immobilized on Microcrystalline Cellulose: An Eco-friendly Approach for Constructing 3,4-Dihydrocoumarin Frameworks. Bhupender Kumar, Biplob Borah, J Nagendra Babu, L. Raju Chowhan.*. RSC Advances, 2022, 12, 30704-30711.

  23. Invited Article: Recent updates on the stereoselective synthesis of structurally functionalized Spiro-oxindoles mediated by isatin N, N´‑Cyclic azomethine imine 1, 3-Dipoles. Biplob Borah, L. Raju Chowhan*, Tetrahedron Letters, 2022, 104, 154014.

  24. Recent advances and prospects in the transition-metal-free synthesis of 1,4-dihydropyridines. Biplob Borah, Mihir Patat, Sidhartha Swain, L. Raju Chowhan.*, ChemistrySelect, 2022, 7, e202202484.

  25. Sustainable Synthesis of Highly Diastereoselective & Fluorescent Active Spirooxindoles Catalyzed by Copper Oxide Nanoparticle Immobilized on Microcrystalline Cellulose. Bhupender Kumar, J Nagendra Babu, L. Raju Chowhan.*Applied Organometallic Chemistry, 2022, 36, e6742.

  26. Ultrasound-assisted transition-metal-free catalysis: A green and sustainable route towards the synthesis of bioactive heterocycles. Biplob Borah, L. Raju Chowhan.* RSC Advances, 2022, 12, 14022-14051.

  27. Sonochemistry in organocatalytic domino reaction: An expedient multicomponent access to structurally functionalized dihydropyrano[3,2-b]pyrans, spiro-pyrano[3,2-b]pyrans, and spiro-indenoquinoxaline-pyranopyrans at ambient conditions. Biplob Borah, Jahnu Bora, Pambala Ramesh, L. Raju Chowhan.* RSC Advances, 2022, 12, 12843- 12857.

  28. Recent advances in the microwave- and ultrasound-assisted green synthesis of coumarin-heterocycles. Biplob Borah, Kartikey Dhar Dwivedi, Bhupender Kumar, L. Raju Chowhan.* Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 2022, 15, 103654.

  29. Graphene Oxide Catalysed Synthesis of Fused Chromeno Spiro Pyrrolidine Oxindoles via Tandem Decarboxylation and 1,3 Dipolar Cycloaddition. Vipin Singh, Shanta Raj Lakshmi, L. Raju Chowhan.* Frontiers in Chemistry, 2022, 9, 759436.

  30. Recent advances in the transition-metal-free synthesis of Quinoxalines. Biplob Borah, L. Raju Chowhan*. RSC Advances, 2021,11, 37325-37353.

  31. Efficient Conjugate Addition of 3-Methyl-5-Pyrazolones to Chalcones in Water Extract Rice Straw Ash (WERSA). Shanta Raj Lakshmi, Vipin Singh, L. Raju Chowhan.* Indian Journal of Chemistry Section B, 2021, 60B, 94-98.

  32. 4-hydroxycoumarin: A versatile substrate for the transition-metal-free multicomponent synthesis of bioactive heterocycles. Biplob Borah, Kartikey Dhar Dwivedi, L. Raju Chowhan.* Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry. 2021, 10, 3101-3126.

  33. Acetyl oxime/Azirine 1, 3-Dipole and strategy for Regio-selective Synthesis of Polysubstituted Pyrroles via [3+2] Cycloaddition with Alkyne Utilizing Fe2O3@cellulose Catalyst. Kartikey Dhar Dwivedi, Bhupender Kumar, Marri Sameer Reddy, Biplob Borah, J. Nagendra Babu, and L. Raju Chowhan*. Results in Chemistry, 2021, 3, 100201.

  34. Recent advances in the metal- and organocatalyzed asymmetric functionalization of pyrroles. Biplob Borah, Kartikey Dhar Dwivedi, L. Raju Chowhan.* Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry. 2021, 10, 2709-2762. (Top Cited Article, 2021-22)

  35. Synthesis of In-situ Immobilized Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (Fe3O4) on Microcrystalline Cellulose: Ecofriendly and Recyclable Catalyst for Michael Addition. Bhupender Kumar, Marri Sameer Reddy, Kartikey Dhar Dwivedi, Amarjeet Dahiya, J. Nagendra Babu, L. Raju Chowhan.* Applied Organometallic Chemistry, 2021, 36, e6455. (Most downloaded article, 2021).

  36. Review on Synthesis and Medicinal Application of Dihydropyrano[3,2-b]pyrans and Spiro-pyrano[3,2-b]pyrans by Employing the Reactivity of 5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one. Biplob Borah, Kartikey Dhar Dwivedi and L. Raju Chowhan.* Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds, 2021, 42, 5893-5937.

  37. Recent approaches in the organocatalytic synthesis of pyrroles. B. Borah, K. D. Dwivedi, L. Raju Chowhan.* RSC Advances, 2021, 11, 13585-1360. (Selected for the RSC Advances 10th Anniversary collection focusing on Sustainable synthesis).

  38. Applications of Pyrazolone in multicomponent reactions for the synthesis of dihydropyrano[2,3-c]pyrazoles and spiro-pyrano[2,3-c]pyrazoles in the aqueous medium. B. Borah, K. D. Dwivedi, L. Raju Chowhan.* Arkivoc, 2021, i, 273-328.

  39. Isatin N, N’‑Cyclic Azomethine Imine 1, 3-Dipole Mediated Regio and Diastereoselective Synthesis of isoxazole-containing Spirooxindoles by an Abnormal [3+2] Cycloaddition. K. D. Dwivedi, M. S. Reddy, L. Raju Chowhan.* Tetrahedron Letters, 2020, 61, 152664.

  40. Stereoselective Synthesis towards (+)-trans-Kumausyne Employing Vinylogous Mukaiyama type reaction on an α-Chloro Sulfide. L. Raju Chowhan, Sadagopan Raghavan, Indian Journal of Chemistry Section B. 2020, 59B, 1199-1205.

  41. Highly Efficient Catalyst-Free Domino Conjugate Addition, Decarboxylation and Esterification/Amidation of Coumarin Carboxylic Acid/Esters with Pyrazolones. Shanta Raj Lakshmi, Vipin Singh, L. Raju Chowhan.* RSC Advances, 2020, 10, 13866-13871. 

  42. Ligand Free One-Pot Synthesis of Pyrano[2,3-c]pyrazoles in Water Extract of Banana Peel (WEB): A Green Chemistry Approach. Kartikey Dhar Dwivedi, Biplob Bora, L. Raju Chowhan.* Frontiers in Chemistry. 2020, 7, 944. (Selected for Green and Sustainable Chemistry Editor’s Pick 2021). 

  43. Stereoselective Synthesis of Hagen’s Gland Lactone by Employing Vinylogus Mukaiyama Type Reaction. L. Raju Chowhan*, Vipin Singh, Shanta Raj Lakshmi, ChemistrySelect. 2019, 4, 13601-13603. 

  44. Stereoselective Synthesis of C3-C17 and C18-C34 Subunits of Bullatanocin Utilizing α-Chloro Sulfide Intermediates. L. Raju Chowhan, Sadagopan Raghavan Tetrahedron Letters, 2019, 60, 151132.  

  45. Cu doped ZIF Catalyzed Synthesis of Propargyl Amines with Quaternary Carbon Center Under Solvent Free Conditions. N Satish Kumar, P Ramesh, M Sameer Reddy, Dr. L. Raju Chowhan, ChemistrySelect. 2019, 4, 9045-9049. 

  46. Facile Synthesis of 3-Hydroxy Oxindole by a Decarboxylative Aldol Reaction of βKetoacid and Isatin in WERSA. Kartikey Dhar Dwivedi, Marri Sameer Reddy, N Satish Kumar, Dr. L. Raju Chowhan*, ChemistrySelect. 2019, 4, 8602-8605. 

  47. Zinc oxide nanoparticle as an efficient catalyst for the synthesis of novel diSpiroindolizidinebisoxindoles in aqueous medium.  N. Satish Kumar, Sameer Reddy, Vema Reddy B, Saratchandra Babu M, L. Raju Chowhan, Chandrasekhara Rao L. Environmental Chemistry Letters. 2019, 17, 455–464. 

  48. Selective deprotection strategy for TBS ether under mild condition. Vipin Singh, Shanta Raj Lakshmi and L. Raju Chowhan* Applied Chemical Engineering. 2018, DOI: 10.24294/ace.v0i0.702.

  49. An Efficient Solvent free synthesis of 3-methyl-4-nitro-5-styrylisoxazoles using solid nano titania. Kartikey Dhar Dwivedi, Marri Sameer Reddy, N. Satish Kumar and L. Raju Chowhan*.Journal of Chemical Sciences. 2018, 130, 129. 

  50. Exploring TiO2 NPs as Efficient Catalyst for 1,6 Michael addition of 3-Methyl-5pyrazolone on 3-methyl-4-nitro-5-alkenyl isoxazoles and rapid synthesis of 3,3bis(indolyl)oxindoles in Water. Kartikey Dhar Dwivedi, Marri Sameer Reddy, N. Satish Kumar and L. Raju Chowhan*. Synthetic Communications. 2018, 48, 26952707. 

  51. Heterogeneous Graphene Oxide as Recyclable Catalyst for Azomethine Ylide Mediated 1, 3-dipolar Cycloaddition Reaction in Aqueous Medium. Marri Sameer Reddy, N. Satish Kumar, L. Raju Chowhan*. RSC Advances. 2018, 8, 35587-35593. (Highlighted in Synfacts. 2019, 15, 76).                                           

  52. TiO2 Nanoparticle Catalyzed Rapid Synthesis of Spiroxindole-Pyrrolidine in Aqueous Medium and Evaluation of their Antimicrobial Properties. Pambala Ramesh, Marri Sameer Reddy, N. Satish Kumar, Balaji Rathod, R. S. Prakasham, and L. Raju Chowhan*. ChemistrySelect, 2018, 3, 9096-9101. 

  53. An expedient regio and diastereoselective synthesis of novel spiropyrrolidinylindenoquinoxalines via 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction. Marri Sameer Reddy, L. Raju Chowhan*, Nandigama Satish Kumar, Pambala Ramesh, Saratchandra BabuMukkamala. Tetrahedron Letters. 2018, 59, 1366-1371.
  54. Stereoselective carbon–carbon bond formation via 1,2-asymmetric induction by a β-substituent in the reaction of α-chloro sulfides with organozinc reagents. Sadagopan Raghavan, L. Raju Chowhan. Indian Journal of Chemistry B. 2018, 57B, 327-339.  

  55. Aqueous single step synthesis and structural characterization of allylated, propargylated, and benzylated 3-substituted 3-aminooxindoles. Sameer A. Karpe, Man Singh and L. Raju Chowhan. Synthetic Communications. 2017, 47, 1737– 1746. 

  56. An Efficient and Rapid Synthesis of 3-hydroxy-3-alkyl-2-oxindoles via Zn Mediated Barbier Type Reaction Under Neat Condition. M. Sameer Reddy, N. Satish Kumar, L. Raju Chowhan*.Journal of Chemical Sciences, 2017, 129, 1205-1209. 

  57. Silver(I) Catalyzed Intramolecular Cyclization of N-(2-(alk-1-yn-1-yl))1Htetrazoles leading to the formation of N-cyano-2-substituted Indoles under ambient conditions. Sangeetha Panaka, Rajiv Trivedi, T. Sony, S. Prabhakar, L. Raju Chowhan. Organic Chemistry Frontiers. 2017, 4, 1574-1579     

  58. Copper (I) Catalyzed Sp3 C-H Arylation of N-Arylglycine Ester Derivatives under Aerobic Conditions. Daggupati V. Ramana, L. Raju Chowhan, MalapakaChandrasekharam. ChemistrySelect. 2017, 2, 2241-2244.     

  59. An expedient microwave assisted regio and stereoselective synthesis of spiro quinoxaline pyrrolizine derivatives and their AChE inhibitory activity. A. Murthy Akondi, Sowmya M, M. Lakshmi Kantam, Rajiv Trivedi, L. Raju Chowhan, Amitava Das. New Journal of Chemistry. 2017, 41, 873-878.
  60. Corrosion Inhibition on Mild Steel by Phosphonium Salts in 1M HNO3 Aqueous Medium. N. Palaniappan, L. Raju Chowhan*, Sathiskumar Jothi, Infant G. Bosco, Ivan S. Cole. Surfaces and Interfaces., 2017, 6, 237-246.
  61. Asymmetric Mannich Reaction: Highly Enantioselective Synthesis of 3-Aminooxindoles via Chiral Squaramide Based H-bond Donor Catalysis. K Srinivasa Rao, P. Ramesh, L. Raju Chowhan and Rajiv Trivedi. RSC Adv., 2016, 6, 84242-84247. (Highlighted in ChemInform 2016, 47, 233). 

  62. An efficient four-component approach for the synthesis of novel 5-methyl-4-(2-(3methyl-4-nitroisoxazol-5-yl)1-arylethyl)1H-pyrazol-3-ol derivatives and their antibacterial study. M. Narmada, N. Satish Kumar, L. Chandrashekar, V. Dilipkumar, Sunil Kumar, L. Raju Chowhan, H. M. Meshram. ChemistrySelect., 2016, 1, 41974202. (Highlighted in ChemInform. 2016, 47, 256). 

  63. Hydrophobically directed, catalyst-free, multicomponent synthesis of functionalized 3,4- dihydroquinazolin-2(1H)-ones. D. V. Ramana, B. Vinayak, V. Dileepkumar, U. S. N. Murty, L. Raju Chowhan and M. Chandrasekharam. RSC Adv., 2016, 6, 21789-21794. (Highlighted inChemInform. 2016, 47, 206). 

  64. Highly Stereoselective Preparation of Chiral a-Substituted Sulfides from α-Chloro Sulfides via 1,2-Asymmetric Induction. Sadagopan Raghavan, V. Vinoth, L. Raju Chowhan. Synlett. 2010, 12, 1807-1810.  (Highlighted in ChemInform. 2010, 41, 86).
Recent Peer Reviewed Journals/Books
List of Book Chapters

 

  1. Chapter 9 - Recent strategies in the synthesis of spirooxindole scaffolds (stereoselective synthesis), B. Borah, S. Sharma, L Raju Chowhan*, Spirooxindole Chemistry, Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Significance, Elsevier, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-22324-2.00009-6.

  2. Book Chapter: Mechanochemistry in Organocatalysis: A green and sustainable route towards the synthesis of bioactive heterocycles. Biplob Borah, L. Raju Chowhan.* Book title: Green Chemistry - New Perspectives(ISBN 978-1-80355-778-6), 2022.

Patents (if any)
PROJECTS 

 

S. No.

Title of the Project

Funding agency

Budget 

Duration 

Role

1

Eficient stereoselective synthesis of Caruifolin A, (+) Petromyroxol and transoxylipids

ANRF

44.04 Lakhs

2023-27

PI

2

Protecting Group Free Asymmetric Synthesis of Diplobifuranylone A-C and Organocatalytic Asymmetric Cycloadition of N,N-Cyclic Azomethine Imines, 

ANRF

48.2 Lakhs

2023-27

PI

3

JNU-PAIR Network on Science for Sustainable Future

ANRF

100.00 Crores

2025-2030

Co-PI

4

DST-FIST

DST

10.00 Crores

2024-29

Co-PI

5

Stereoselective synthesis of bicyclic γ-Lactones and its application in total synthesis of Hagen’s gland lactone, trans-Kumausyne and Kumausallene

DST-SERB

12.00 Lakhs

2014-2016

PI

6

Stereoselective synthesis of THF derivatives Employing α-Chloro Sulfide and its Application

CUG, Pilot Project

1.0 Lakh

2017-18

PI