Siva S. Panda

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT SIVA S. PANDA

A positive thinking, self-motivated, enthusiastic and target oriented researcher with over 4 years post PhD experience in bioorganic and medicinal chemistry.SPECIALTIES:• Computer-aided design and synthesis of histone methyltransferase inhibitors (anticancer agents).• Design and synthesis of peptides, peptide conjugates, peptidomometics and cyclic peptides in solution phase.• Design and multistep synthesis of various biologically active natural and synthetic compounds starting from a simple molecule.• Development of new methodologies in heterocyclic chemistry.• Profound efficiency in handling of hygroscopic, air sensitive reagents, and reactions.• Broad analytical skills for the structural determination of various types of compounds and characterization of peptides.• Writing grant applications with collaborators (Blood Center and UF cancer center).• Worked with private companies such as Exxon, Henkel, Sigma–Aldrich, etc.• Ability to work independently and ability to interact with multidisciplinary teams, and proven team player.• Lab manager for the organic chemistry laboratory at the Department of chemistry, University of Florida.• Material Safety Datasheets (MSDS) preparation for laboratory reagents and equipment.• Excellent oral/written communication and presentation skills.• Strong history of effective team player,leadership skills and well trained in lab safety and safe work practices.