Varinder Kumar Aggarwal

Varinder Kumar Aggarwal is the Alfred Capper Pass Professor of Chemistry and holds a Professorship in Synthetic Chemistry at the University of Bristol (since 2000). He leads the Aggarwal Group, focusing on stereocontrolled synthesis and organic chemistry innovations. His academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Cambridge (1983–1986) under Dr. Stuart Warren and postdoctoral research with Prof. Gilbert Stork at Columbia University.

• Affiliations: School of Chemistry, University of Bristol.
• Previous Positions: Professor at University of Sheffield (1997–2000), Reader (1995–1997), Lecturer (1991–1995), and Lecturer at University of Bath (1988–1991).

Research Interests: Specializes in organic synthesis, stereochemistry, and medicinal chemistry applications. His work includes breakthroughs in phenylthio migration and heteroatom chemistry. Collaborations span academia and industry, with advisory roles at companies like Pfizer, Celltech, and CelticCatalysts.

Professional Activities: Member of the American Chemical Society (ACS) and Society of Chemical Industries (SCI). Served on editorial boards for journals like Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry and Chemistry – An Asian Journal. Active in international committees for organic chemistry and heteroatom chemistry.

Consultancies & Advisory Roles: Advised Celltech, Chiroscience, ICI, Pfizer, and others. Current roles include Shasun and Topokine Scientific Advisory Boards.