Dr. Asha Joshi | Organic Chemistry | Young Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Parul Institute of Applied Sciences, India

Dr. Asha K. Joshi 🎓 is an accomplished academician and researcher in the field of organic and analytical chemistry 🧪 with over 8 years of teaching and administrative experience in higher education 🏫, alongside 3 years of intensive scientific research 🔬. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Parul Institute of Applied Science, Parul University, Vadodara, she is known for her strong leadership qualities 👩‍🏫, academic mentorship 🤝, and contribution to curriculum development. She holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Saurashtra University 🧬 and has worked in reputed institutions including KPGU and ITM Vocational University. Passionate about student engagement, academic governance, and innovative pedagogy, Dr. Joshi blends chemistry with creativity to inspire the next generation of scholars 🌟.

Professional Profile:

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📘 Education & Experience 

🎓 Education:

• 🧪 B.Sc. in Chemistry – Gyanyagna Science College, Saurashtra University (2014) – 78%

• 🧬 M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry – Saurashtra University (2016) – 69.69%

• 🧠 Qualified Ph.D. Eligibility Test – Saurashtra University (2017)

• 🎓 Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry – Saurashtra University (2021)

🧑‍🏫 Teaching & Professional Experience:

• 🧑‍🔬 Assistant Professor, Parul University – Present

• 👩‍💼 Head & Assistant Professor, KPGU, Vadodara (2022–2024)

• 👩‍🏫 Assistant Professor, ITM Vocational University (2020–2022)

• 👩‍🔬 Assistant Professor, Virani Science College, Rajkot (2017–2019)

• 👩‍🎓 Assistant Professor, Bhalodiya Mahila Science College (2016–2017)

📚 Professional Development 

Dr. Asha K. Joshi consistently advances her professional skills through academic leadership 🏛️, mentoring research scholars 🔍, and engaging in institutional development 📈. She has served on numerous academic and administrative committees such as IQAC, RAC, BOS, and grievance redressal boards 📋. She actively contributed to policy formation, including Science Park and Consultancy Policy documents 📘. Adept with ERP systems 💻 and digital tools for learning, she fosters inclusive academic environments 🌍. Her mentorship extends to supervising dissertation projects and guiding students in organic and analytical chemistry 🧪. Passionate about curricular innovation, she integrates industry trends and interdisciplinary approaches into teaching 📚, promoting critical thinking and scientific rigor 🧠.

🧪 Research Focus 

Dr. Joshi’s primary research focus lies in the realm of organic chemistry 🧬, with specific interests in synthetic organic chemistry 🧪, natural product chemistry 🌿, stereochemistry 🔁, heterocyclic compounds ⚗️, and analytical chemistry techniques like spectroscopy and chromatography 🔬. Her work delves into the development of novel organic compounds, exploration of bioactive molecules, and analytical method validation for chemical analysis ✅. With a strong foundation in experimental design, data interpretation 📊, and scientific writing ✍️, she contributes significantly to knowledge creation in applied and fundamental chemistry. She mentors research scholars in both theoretical and practical domains, supporting innovative, sustainable, and application-oriented chemical research that addresses industrial and academic challenges 🔍.

🏅 Awards & Honors 

🏆 While the biography doesn’t list specific awards, her achievements include:

• 🎖️ Successfully qualified Ph.D. Eligibility Test (PET), Saurashtra University – 2017

• 👩‍🔬 Completed Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry with original contributions – 2021

• 📘 Served as Member of IQAC, BOS, and Research & Innovation Committees

• 🧑‍🏫 Held leadership roles as Head of Chemistry Departments across institutions

• 🧩 Contributed to strategic academic policies like Code of Conduct and Consultancy Policy

• 🧪 Guided postgraduate students in dissertation and research work as Co-supervisor

• 🏛️ Played vital roles in institutional accreditation and academic governance

Publication Top Notes

1. 5-(2’-n-butyl-4’-chloro-1’-H-imidazol-5’-yl)-3-aryl-4,5-dihydro-{1-H/1-acetyl/1-phenyl}-pyrazoles

• Authors: AK Joshi, DM Purohit

• Journal: World News of Natural Sciences, Issue 35

• Year: 2021

• Activity: Antimicrobial

2. {2-amino/2-methoxy}-4-(2’-n-butyl-4’-chloro-1’-H-imidazol-5’-yl)-6-aryl nicotinonitriles

• Authors: AK Joshi, NM Dodia, DM Purohit

• Journal: World News of Natural Sciences, Issue 43, pp. 76–82

• Year: 2022

• Activity: Antimicrobial

3. 2-Aryl-3-(2′-n-butyl-4′-chloro-1′-H, 5′-imidazolyl)-quinoxazolines

• Authors: AK Joshi, DM Purohit

• Journal: Chemistry Proceedings, Vol. 16(1), p.49

• Year: 2024

• Activity: Spectral and antimicrobial studies

4. 4-(2’-n-butyl-4’-chloro-1’-H-imidazol-5’-yl)-6-aryl-1,6-dihydro-2-mercaptopyrimidines

• Author: AK Joshi

• Journal: Vidhyayana – Multidisciplinary E-Journal

• Year: 2024

• Activity: Spectral and antimicrobial

5. 2-amino-4-(2’-n-butyl-4’-chloro-1’-h-imidazol-5’-yl)-6-aryl-4-H-pyran-3-carbonitriles

• Authors: PDM Joshi, N M Dodia

• Journal: International Journal of Chemical Science, Vol. 6(2), Article 4

• Year: 2022

• Activity: Spectral and antimicrobial

6. 3-(2’-n-butyl-4’-chloro-1-H-imidazol-5’-yl)-1-aryl prop-2-ene-1-ones

• Authors: AK Joshi, DM Purohit

• Journal: International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering

• Year: 2020

• Activity: Spectral and antimicrobial

7. 5-(2’-n-butyl-4’-chloro-1-H-imidazol-5’-yl)-3-aryl isoxazoles

• Authors: AK Joshi, DM Purohit

• Journal: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 10(1), pp. 1472–1477

• Year: 2020

• Activity: Antimicrobial

8. 2-Amino-6-aryl-4-{[(3′-difluoromethoxy)-5′-(3″-methyl)-4″-(2‴,2‴,2‴-trifluoroethoxy) pyridin-2″-yl] methoxyphenyl}-nicotinonitriles

• Authors: SP Kakadiya, HD Purohit, AK Joshi, PM Akbari, DM Purohit

• Journal: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research

• Year: 2017

• Activity: Biological screening

9. 4-Aryl-2-Hydroxy-6-{[(3′-Difluoromethoxy)-5′-(3″-Methyl)-4″-(2‴,2‴,2‴-Trifluoroethoxy) Pyridin-2″-Yl] Methoxyphenyl}-1-6-Dihydropyridines

• Authors: SP Kakadiya, HD Purohit, NB Vekariya, PA Patel, AK Joshi, DM Purohit

• Journal: IJRASET (Int. J. for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology)

• Year: 2017

• Activity: Synthetic methodology

10. Zinc Oxide Synthesis via Indirect Process

• Authors: AJ Vivek Tank, Arvind Gajera

• Journal: International Journal of Chemical Science, Vol. 6(2), Article 5

• Year: 2022

• Type: Material Science (ZnO)

Conclusion:

Dr. Asha K. Joshi’s combination of research accomplishments, leadership, mentorship, and dedication to academic development makes her a deserving candidate for the Young Researcher Award. Her commitment to advancing the field of organic chemistry, along with her academic achievements and contributions to curriculum development, makes her stand out as a future leader in the scientific community.