Rupali Rajendra Bhadane

Rupali Rajendra Bhadane is a postdoctoral researcher at Åbo Akademi University's Pharmaceutical Science Laboratory (PSL) and Structural Bioinformatics Laboratory (SBL), contributing to interdisciplinary science under the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology. Her work spans computational biology, drug design, and sustainable material development.

• PhD in Pharmacy
• 8 years of undergraduate teaching experience

Her research integrates virtual screening, molecular dynamics simulations, and DFT calculations to advance drug discovery (e.g., Glycomimetic SGLT2 inhibitors, HDAC-2 modulators), while also applying computational methods to analyze bio-based adhesive materials and virus-mimetic nanoparticles.

Recent publications highlight her work on Covid-19 spike protein mutations, g-quadruplex targeting, and core/shell nanostructures for siRNA delivery. She actively contributes to datasets through the Finnish National Protein Crystallography Consortium and European Synchrotron Radiation Facility.

Current projects include D2V: From Dust to Value (2023-2026), focusing on circular bio-based residues with Business Finland funding. Her work aligns with UN SDGs for health innovation and environmental sustainability.