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HARIKRISHNAN J
What I've done
Highest degree
PhD
Current role
Scientist
Skills
Analytical Expertise catalysis Chemical screening Cross-functional collaboration dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) Organic chemistry Scientific and technical writing scientific communication scientific project management
Achievement(s)
Peer-reviewed publication(s) 1st author peer-reviewed publication(s) Conference Poster(s) Conference Talks(s) Funding Reviewed Publication(s)
Contribution to Project (1)
Developed synthetically viable Mn(I) complexes for asymmetric hydrogenation and hydrophosphination. Integrated kinetic, spectroscopic, and DFT-driven mechanistic studies to optimize catalyst activity, selectivity, and recyclability. Demonstrated industrially relevant catalytic pathways and published multiple peer-reviewed articles.
Contribution to Project (2)
Postulated mechanistic and catalytic pathways on dipyridylamine–Ir(III) complexes for acceptorless alcohol dehydrogenation. Demonstrated hydrogen-generating transformations aligned with green chemistry principles and published peer-reviewed article.
Contribution to Project (3)
Developed catalytic routes converting biomass-derived feedstocks into pharmaceutically relevant intermediates. Improved reaction efficiency and selectivity while ensuring analytical validation (NMR, IR, GC-MS) and early-stage process scalability.
What I'm looking for
Sector(s) of Interest
Industry
Role(s) of Interest
Group Leader/Faculty/PI
Research Fields & Keywords
Chemical intermediates Fine chemicals polymer chemistry small molecule drug discovery Specialty chemicals
Supervision preferences
I am comfortable working under structured yet autonomy-driven supervision and also supervising junior researchers and project staff. I value clear technical direction, regular scientific discussions, and accountability, while encouraging independent problem-solving, safety awareness, and high-quality documentation.
Career Goals
Group Leader/Faculty Industry Research
Countries of Interest
Australia China India Japan New Zealand Singapore
Need work permit/visa for
Australia, China, Japan, New Zeeland, Singapore
Remote requirements
On-site
Other important criteria
1. Target roles in: R&D Scientist / Senior Scientist, Process Development Scientist, Scientist/senior scientist in synthesis (API / Fine Chemicals), Catalysis Scientist
2. Primary Technical Domain: Organic & Organometallic Synthesis, Multistep Route Development, Catalysis & Reaction Development, API-relevant & Fine Chemical Synthesis.
3. Secondary / Supporting Expertise: Process R&D and lab-to-scale translation (mg–kg), Polymer & material chemistry
4. Industry Preference: Fine Chemicals & Specialty Chemicals, API & Pharmaceutical R&D, Catalysis & Sustainable Chemistry, Advanced Materials / Polymers (secondary)
Contact and Links
Email, LinkedIn, Google Scholar