Nigam Rath

Dr. Nigam Rath is a Research Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL). He holds a PhD from Oklahoma State University and has held roles including postdoctoral fellow at the University of Notre Dame. His research focuses on X-ray diffraction techniques, solid-state structure analysis, and organic/inorganic materials characterization. He has received multiple awards including the American Chemical Society Travel Award (1985) and the Distinguished Service Award (2008).

Education:

• B.Sc. (Honors), Berhampur University, India
• M.Sc., Berhampur University, India
• PhD in Chemistry, Oklahoma State University (1985)

Research Interests: Dr. Rath specializes in X-ray crystallography, powder diffraction, and structural analysis of organic/inorganic compounds. His work spans studies on catalysts, biological molecules, and materials with applications in environmental and medicinal chemistry. Recent studies include molecular docking analyses and ADMET profiling of bioactive compounds.

Awards:

• American Chemical Society Travel Award (1985)
• Distinguished Service Award (2008)
• National Merit Scholarship (1977-1979)

Advising/Grants: Served as Research Mentor at UMSL since 1999 and held visiting roles at institutions like the University of Notre Dame. Activities include scientific consulting and collaborative research projects.