Kalyani Maitra

Kalyani Maitra is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at California State University, Fresno (CSUF). She holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Nevada, Reno, and has conducted postdoctoral research at UC Davis (bioinorganic chemistry) and UC Irvine (structural studies of β-sheets via NMR). Her professional experience includes roles as a scientist in the biocatalysis division at Dr. Reddy’s Lab (India) and as a lecturer at CSUF before her current faculty position.

Dr. Maitra teaches undergraduate courses in organic chemistry (CHEM 128A/B, 129A/B), biochemistry (CHEM 150), inorganic chemistry lab (CHEM 124), and general chemistry (CHEM 1A). She also instructs graduate-level inorganic chemistry courses (CHEM 220, 222). Her research focuses on:

• Designing peptidomimetic biomolecules (peptoids, peptomers) for biomedical applications
• Developing solid-phase catalysts for asymmetric allylic alkylation
• Sustainable wastewater remediation using algae for biodiesel production
• Exploring algae-based solutions for carbon capture and circular bioeconomies

Her publications (2000-2021) highlight expertise in:

• NMR and molecular dynamics studies of peptide structures
• Organic synthesis of chiral ligands and catalytic systems
• Fullerene-metal interactions and nanomaterial characterization

No scientific awards are listed. Her advising record and grant activities remain unspecified in the provided materials.

Dr. Maitra’s work bridges organic synthesis, biochemistry, and environmental sustainability, with active contributions to biomaterials design and renewable resource development.