Ayan Mukherjee

Dr. Ayan Mukherjee (Assistant Professor Grade I) is affiliated with the School of Chemistry at IISER Thiruvananthapuram. He holds a Ph.D. in Organic & Medicinal Chemistry from CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (2013-2019) and completed postdoctoral training at Baylor College of Medicine (2022-2024) and University of Manitoba (2021-2022). His academic journey includes an M.Sc. from IIT Madras (2011-2013) and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry from University of Calcutta (2008-2011).

• Ph.D.: CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (2013-2019)
• M.Sc.: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (2011-2013)
• B.Sc. (Hons): University of Calcutta (2008-2011)

Dr. Mukherjee's research focuses on organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry, particularly addressing antimicrobial resistance through innovative therapeutic strategies. His work combines computational drug discovery with experimental synthesis to develop novel antibiotics and adjuvants that enhance existing therapies against multidrug-resistant pathogens like ESKAPE species. Recent publications highlight advancements in PROTAC development, TLR7/9 antagonism, and chemical transformation techniques.

Research trends from his articles include modular assembly for targeted protein degradation, TLR modulation for anti-inflammatory applications, and innovative approaches to antibiotic adjuvants. These studies demonstrate a consistent emphasis on translational chemistry bridging mechanistic insights with clinical relevance.

Dr. Mukherjee actively recruits dedicated students for Ph.D. and M.Sc. project positions. Eligible candidates must hold an M.Sc. in Chemistry with interest in organic chemistry, or possess national fellowships like CSIR/UGC, INSPIRE, or equivalent.