KBJ Lab

1. Dr. Vishal J. Suryavanshi

     He completed his B.Sc. degree in 2008 and M.Sc. in Chemistry in 2010. He earned his Ph.D. in 2016 from Shivaji University, Kolhapur, under the supervision of Dr. G. N. Mulik and Dr. M. A. Anuse. His doctoral thesis, titled “Solvent Extraction Studies of Some Transition Metal Ions Using High Molecular Weight Amines,” presents a comprehensive investigation into the extraction behavior of transition metal ions using high molecular weight amines. Prior to joining academia, he worked with Mylan Laboratories Ltd., Hyderabad, where he gained valuable industrial experience in analytical and synthetic methodologies. He was associated with Dr. K. B. Joshi’s research group as a Research Associate from March 2018 to 2019, where his work focused on the design and development of value-added peptide conjugates for diverse biological and biomedical applications. During this period, he contributed to peptide synthesis, conjugation strategies, and the exploration of their functional properties.

2. Dr. Shradhey Gupta

     He completed his Ph.D. in Chemistry in 2015 from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. His doctoral thesis, titled “Spectroscopic Investigation of Alcohol–Chlorinated Methane Synergistic Binary Solvent Mixtures and Its Application,” presents an extensive study on the origins of synergistic behaviour in alcohol–chlorinated methane solvent systems, employing steady-state and ultrafast spectroscopic techniques along with analytical models to elucidate the underlying molecular interactions. He joined Dr. K. B. Joshi’s research group as a CSIR-Research Associate in March 2016. He is currently working in the group as an N-PDF (DST-SERB) Research Fellow, contributing to advanced research in molecular systems, spectroscopy, and functional materials.

Graduated Students

1. Dr. Vikas Kumar

     After completing his M.Sc. in Chemistry (2013) as a university rank holder from Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar (M.P.), he joined Dr. K. B. Joshi’s research group, where he worked from 2013 to 2017. During this period, he pursued his doctoral research focused on bio-inspired self-assembled nanostructures for advanced biological applications. His Ph.D. thesis, titled “Synthesis and Evolution of Bio-inspired Novel Chemical Entities for Advanced Biological Applications,” presents a comprehensive exploration of functional molecular frameworks and their emergent physicochemical and biological properties. Following his Ph.D., he was awarded the prestigious Claude Leon Postdoctoral Fellowship and joined the BIOPEP Research Group at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, under the supervision of Prof. Marina Rautenbach. He subsequently joined the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, as a DSK Postdoctoral Fellow, where he worked with Prof. Tushar K. Chakraborty on advanced aspects of chemical and biological sciences. He is currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Government College, Khimlasa, Sagar (M.P.), where his research and teaching continue to contribute to the advancement of chemical sciences.

2. Dr. Ramesh Singh

     He completed his M.Sc. in Chemistry (2013) from Kumaun University, Nainital, and subsequently qualified the CSIR–UGC NET–JRF (December 2015) and GATE (2016) examinations. He joined Dr. K. B. Joshi’s research group in August 2016 and worked until January 2022, during which he carried out his doctoral research on peptide-based unique nanoarchitectures for plausible biomedical applications. His Ph.D. thesis, titled “Design, Synthesis and Application of Short Peptide Conjugates: A Unique Paradigm for Creating Novel Nano-Architectures,” presents a systematic exploration of short peptide conjugates as versatile building blocks for the development of functional nanostructured systems. Following his Ph.D., he joined the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar as a Postdoctoral Fellow under the supervision of Dr. Dhiraj D. Bhatia, where he further advanced his research in interdisciplinary areas at the interface of chemistry and biology. He is currently working as a Postdoctoral Fellow at George Mason University, USA, continuing his research on innovative biomolecular and nanomaterial-based systems for advanced applications.

3. Dr. Satyendra Kumar Tripathi

     He completed his B.Sc. (2015) from University of Allahabad, followed by an M.Sc. in Chemistry (2017) from Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya. He was a recipient of the prestigious INSPIRE Fellowship from 2012 to 2017, and also qualified CSIR–UGC NET–JRF (June 2019) and GATE (2020). As a Senior Research Fellow in the KBJ Research Group, his work centred on the development of peptide-based nanomaterials for neurological applications. His research theme, “Preparation and Characterization of Anti-Alzheimer’s Drug-Loaded Peptide-Based Nanoparticles and Their Kinetic Modelling,” contributed to understanding drug-nanocarrier interactions and their potential therapeutic implications. He is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at B.S.A. (PG) College.

4. Dr. Khushboo Kesharwani

     She completed her B.Sc. (2016) and M.Sc. in Chemistry (2018) as a University Rank Holder from Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar (M.P.). In 2018, she qualified both the GATE and MP-SET examinations, demonstrating strong academic excellence and subject proficiency. She joined Dr. K. B. Joshi’s research group in September 2019 as a Ph.D. scholar in Applied Organic Chemistry.  Her doctoral research, titled “Rational Design of Short Peptide Conjugates for Multifarious Applications,” focuses on the development of innovative peptide-based molecular frameworks and the investigation of their potential across chemical, biological, and materials science domains, with particular emphasis on structure–function relationships and application-oriented design. She is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at IES University, Bhopal, where she continues her academic and research pursuits in the field of chemical sciences.

5. Dr. Narayan Swain

     He completed his B.Sc. (2016) from Utkal University, followed by an M.Sc. in Chemistry (2018) from Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar (M.P.). He was associated with Dr. K. B. Joshi’s KBJ Research Group from June 2022 to January 2026, during which he pursued his doctoral research in the area of peptide-based bionanotechnology. His Ph.D. thesis, titled “Strategic Rationalization of Selective Amino Acids and Short Peptides for Promising Bionanotechnology Applications,” presents a comprehensive study on the design and development of self-assembled biomolecular systems, emphasizing the rational engineering of short peptides and their innovative applications in synthetic biology and bionanotechnology. He is currently serving as a Guest Faculty at Banki Autonomous College, where he continues to contribute to teaching and academic development in the field of chemical sciences.