Biography:
Dr. Abhijit Kantankar, an Assistant Professor of Chemistry, holds an M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry, a Ph.D. in Chemical Biology. With 12 years of teaching and 8 years of research experience, he has earned numerous accolades, including the State Level Best Teacher Award (2023). A prolific researcher, he has published 11 papers in SCOPUS and UGC-CARE journals, authored two reference books, edited four chapters, and completed two minor research projects, along with securing three patents. He has presented research at 34 national and four international conferences. Known for his innovative approach, Dr. Kantankar founded AVISCAR, a platform encouraging student-centric research, and remains an active member of the BARC and the American Chemical Society. His exceptional academic and research contributions continue to impact the fields of chemistry and education.
Title : Designing novel chromone derivatives as selective human monoamine oxidase b inhibitors