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Dr. Krishna Sharma is a Research Fellow and Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Department of Chemistry, University of York, within the Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence (GCCE). His work focuses on sustainable organic chemistry, particularly utilizing biorenewable solvents and water-based synthesis. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Cambridge, an MSc by Research in Organic Chemistry from the University of Oxford, and a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry from the University of Delhi with distinction.
Research Interests: Sustainable organic reactions, green chemistry, protein-protein interaction inhibitors for cancer therapy, fluorination chemistry, and biocatalytic processes. His research emphasizes environmentally benign synthesis methods, including the use of water as a solvent and surfactant-driven reactions.
Awards & Recognition:
- American Chemical Society Travel Awards (2023, 2018)
- Royal Society of Chemistry Researcher Development Grants (2023, 2022)
- STEM for BRITAIN Chemistry Finalist (2022)
- Young Scientist Award (2019)
- Infosys 35 under 35 UK India Young Leader (2018)
- Mohan Katyal Memorial Prize (2011)
Leadership & Outreach: Chair of the Green Chemistry Gordon Research Seminar (2024), Lab Captain at the University of Leeds, and Postdoc Champion for green lab certification. Active in organizing academic and public engagement events, including the York Pint of Science Festival and outreach programs in India.
Labs & Teams: Member of the Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence at York, previously at the University of Leeds and Cambridge. Leads sustainability initiatives in laboratory practices and green chemistry advocacy.
