Sanjit Kumar Mahato

About Sanjit Kumar Mahato

Over eighteen years of experience in synthetic organic chemistry and catalysis in industry & academia.1. Extensive experience in late-stage functionalization by using C-H bond activation strategies. Discovery of new synthetic methodology by bond activation strategies.3. Leading the New Chemistry Innovation team.4. Catalysis using transition metal and nano composite materials, mechanism investigation using kinetics, in-situ spectral analyses and also by isolating/detecting the key reaction intermediates.5. Multi-step synthesis, purification and characterization of organic compounds within deadline.6. Design and synthesis of library of anti-cancer compounds.7. Asymmetric synthesis and catalysis using borane based oxazaborolidine catalyst.8. Synthesis of organophosphorus compounds.9. Patent drafting, gap analyses & proof reading (Knowledge Management).10. Good interpersonal, communication and writing skills.11. Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Costumer focused throughout project life-cycle interfacing with commercial personnel.13. Guided two masters project and co-guided one doctoral candidate.

Experience

1. Team Leader

   PI Industries Ltd

   Apr 2025 — Present · Udaipur, IN

Education

• Jadavpur University

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Synthetic Organic Chemistry

  2006 — 2012

• The University of Burdwan

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Chemistry (Hons.)

  2002

• Barkatullah University, Bhopal

  Master of Science (M.Sc.), Organic Chemistry

  2002 — 2004