Dr. Dileep Khandekar
(M.Sc,PhD)
E-Mail: dileepkhandekar@hotmail.com
Mobile: 09773875074
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
A well experienced professional with 6.0 years of experience in chemistry Research & Development, and 2 years
teaching experience to the M.Sc and B.Sc students. Knowledge Management, Project Management & Execution. Well
versed with the multistep synthesis, characterisation and the applications of a wide range of heterogeneoushomogeneous Catalysts and organic/bioorganic reactions for chemical transformations ranging from small organic
molecules to functionalised heterocycles.
ACADEMICS
Ph. D. in BioChemistry from University of Milan, Italy in December 2005.
Research Guide: Prof.Sandro Sonnino ( Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Biotechnology ,University Of
Milan, Italy.)
Scientific Project:
The project was proposed to synthesis of GM3-oligosaccharide antigen as a cancer vaccine
Master of Science (Organic Chemistry) from University of Pune, India in June 2000.
Dissertation work for Master’s program involved Microwave assisted Oxidation of alcohols in the absence of solvents.,
under Guidance of Prof.G.M.Nazuruddin-University of Pune..
Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) from Shivaji University Kolhapur, India in 1998.
CORE COMPETENCIES
 2 years teaching experience to the B.Sc and M.Sc courses +6.2 years research experience in chemistry
R&D .
 5 years experience in record &operations of NMR instrument.2 years experience of HPLC & GCMS operations.
 Synthesizing, isolating & purifying the organic/bioorganic compounds by a wide range of modern synthetic organic
chemistry methods and their characterization using spectroscopic techniques [UV, FT-IR, NMR, Polarimetry, GC,
GC-MS, LC-MS, and HPLC].
 Process development of Acrivastine impurities and process development of monomers (building blocks).Process
development of chemical hybridizing reagents.
 Experienced in purification/characterization of complex carbohydrates (gangliosides) .
 Setting up, calibrating, operating and maintaining a variety of laboratory research equipment as specified by the
requirements of the research study.
Instruments can operate (Analytical)
 HPLC- , NMR , LCMS-, GC-MS, IR , UV-Visible .
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Since August 2012
To till the date
Government of Maharashtras,Institute of forensic science., Mumbai
Joined as Assistant Professor(forensic chemistry department ) on contract
Teaching field: Organic Chemistry a, Practical organic chemistry, Analytical chemistry
Practical Chemistry: M.Sc Chemistry and B.Sc Chemistry (Analytical methods )
Since May 2006
To July 2012
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Mumbai
As Assistant Manager(chemistry R&D)
 Synthesis of monomers(building blocks) for process of drug design.
 Instrumental in carrying out the planning & conducting multi-step experiments after relevant literature survey.
Running & maintenance of analytical instruments (NMR, LC-MS).
 Carried out the additional responsibility of observing EHS norms as a committee member.
 Pivotal in carrying out the multi-step synthesis of medium sized heterocyclic precursors and their characterization
by using various spectroscopic techniques. Literature survey using SciFinder & other online sources has been a core
activity for every project.
 Led & managed the Array projects (Combinatorial Chemistry).
 Introduced combinatorial chemistry concepts and streamlined various stages (design, manipulations,
Characterization, data management, data transfer & dispatch) of an Array Project. Have dispatched & registered
more than 1200 molecules into GSK compound collection since inception.
June’2001-Nov 2002
Research Assistant with National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) Pune ,India in
Organic Chemistry: Technology division
As a Project assistant in
Laboratory(NCL) Pune , India.
a
Organic chemistry: Technology division of
“National Chemical
I was involved in collaborating with a team of scientists to develop a synthetic process for synthesis of
chemical hybridizing reagents sponsored by , Indian council of agricultural research-ICAR ,New Delhi.
AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS, etc.
 Three years doctoral research fellowship award for International students from University of Milan ,Italy, for
pursuing doctoral research (Nov2002-Dec2006).
 Silver reorganization award from GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Uk for 5 years GSK R&D Research.(July
2011)
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
 Synthesis of Novel anologs 3,4- DIHYDRO-1H-QUINOLIN-2-ONE DERIVATIVES as typical antidepressant, seductive
and anti-parkinson agents.- Nandini R. Pai , Deeptaunshu
volume 2:(1),2012,117-128.
Pusalkar , Dileep Khandekar , Hetrocyclic letters,
 Microwave promoted solvent-free Biginelli reaction for one pot synthesis of Dihydropyrimidin-2-(1H)-ones
catalyzed by sulfamic acid: A green chemistry approach-Nandini pai ,Dileep Khandekar and Krishnakant
Waghmode. Asian Journal of chemistry, volume 23,No.-12(2011)5217-5219 .
 Preparation of Schiff base Zinc Metal complex(DMAPIMP)2Zn and development of HPLC chromatographic method
for its analysis.- Ramesh Yamgar, Dileep Khandekar and Sudhir Sawant. J. Chem. Pharm. Res., 2011, 3(1):188
 An efficient synthesis of Rabeprazole sodium.
Ramesh yamgar, Dileep Khandekar, Sudhir Sawant ,Asian Journal of Pharmacutical research [AJPRes] Vol 1,Issue
1,pg.13-16,March 2011.
 Synthesis of Novel Halo-Schiff Bases of 2-chloro-3-formylquinoline and Development of HPLC Chromatographic
Method for it’s analysis. B. R. Thorata, Prasad Kamat, Dileep Khandekar, R. Yamgar, J. Chem. Pharm.
Res.,(Accepted paper Dec 2011)
 'Synthesis and Fluorescence properties of Schiff Bases of 2-chloro-3-formylquinoline' Journal of pharm. And
Tech.(5)3,March 2012, 369-375.
 'Synthesis and Fluoroscence properties of Schiff Bases of 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-5-nitrobenzaldehyde' Prasad
Kamat, Dileep Khandekar, Bapu Thorat, Ramesh Yamgar
J. Chem. Pharm. Res., 2011, 3(6):1045-1054
RECENT PRESENTATIONS
 Synthesis of novel 3-chloro-N-{[7-methoxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-Benzofuran-5-yl]Methyl}Aniline and its HPLC
development, Bapu Thorat,Prasad Kamat, Dileep Khandekar and Ramesh Yamgar presented at ‘National
Conference on Advance materials in Industries. (ISBN-978-81-920431-1-1-1)’ Feb. 10-11, 2012, Government of
Maharashtra’s I.Y.College Jogeshwari (E), Mumbai, India
 Synthesis of novel 4-[(E)-Hydrazinylidenemethyl]-2-Methoxy-6-Nitrophenol derivatives., Bapu Thorat,Ram Jadhav
Dileep Khandekar and Ramesh Yamgar presented at ‘National Conference on Advance materials in Industries.
(ISBN-978-81-920431-1-1-1)’ Feb. 10-11, 2012, Government of Maharashtra’s I.Y.College Jogeshwari (E),
Mumbai, India.
 Synthesis and Fluorescence properties of 3-{(E)-[Phenylimino]Methyl}Quinolin-2-ol and its Ni(II),Cu(II),Zn(II) and
La(III) complexes. Bapu Thorat, Swati Lele, Dileep Khandekar and Ramesh Yamgar presented at ‘National
Conference on Advance materials in Industries. (ISBN-978-81-920431-1-1-1)’ Feb. 10-11, 2012, Government of
Maharashtra’s I.Y.College Jogeshwari (E), Mumbai, India.
 Synthesis of N-(1-Benzofuran-2-yl Methyl)-chloroaniline, Bapu Thorat, Dileep Khandekar Vaishali Acharya and
Ramesh Yamgar presented at ‘National Conference on Advance materials in Industries. (ISBN-978-81-920431-11-1)’ Feb. 10-11, 2012, Government of Maharashtra’s I.Y.College Jogeshwari (E), Mumbai, India.
TRAININGS
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Attended workshop on Applications in Bioinformatics sponsored by DBT , Government Of India.(feb2013)
Attending training on a HPLC instrument operations sponsored by Shimatzu Ltd. (Oct 2012)
Six weeks training module in Combinatorial Chemistry (Array chemistry) at GSK Thane India.(june 2008)
Attended workshop on Polymer chemistry and Technology Sponsored by NCL Pune in June 2000.
Attended Winning Attitude for Successful Professional (WASP) workshop by Sanjay Salooja conducted by GSK.
Organized successfully workshop “Fundamentals and operations of Advanced analytical instruments” –major role
was organizing secretary.(13-15 Feb 2013 )(Government of Maharashtra’s Institute of forensic science , Mumbai)
PERSONAL DETAILS
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14th June, 1976
Hindu.
Matruchaya Building, Flat No-02 , Shivainagar ,Thane-400606 ,Cell-9773875074