Nag Kumar

Background

About Nag Kumar

Well qualified and results-oriented Synthetic Organic Chemist with over ten years of work experience in both academic and biotechnology settings. Highly motivated, goal-driven individual with a proven track record in small molecule and peptide drug discovery and drug development in therapeutic areas including anti-infective, diabetes, inflammation and oncology. Detail oriented with strong problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills. RESEARCH SKILLS • Route scouting, designing and executing multi-step organic synthesis. • Developing new synthetic methodologies. • Modification of natural bioactive compounds. • Synthesizing linear and cyclic peptides using SPPS. • Purification and analytical methods such as flash chromatography, TLC, HPLC, LC/MS. • Structural determination of complex organic molecules using 1D-NMR, 2D-NMR, IR, UV-Vis and Mass Spectral techniques. • Familiar with most chemical databases. • Experienced with the operation of Bruker NMR, Varian NMR, HPLC, LC/MS, UV-Vis, IR and MALDI-TOF instruments. • Self-motivated team member who is able to work collaboratively across disciplines. Experienced leading and mentoring post-doc and co-op students as well as managing laboratory operations.