Ramesh Ramapanicker

Ramesh Ramapanicker is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur). He specializes in Organic Synthesis & Bioorganic Chemistry, with research spanning chiral synthons, unusual amino acids, peptide design, and peptide conjugates for therapeutic and diagnostic applications.

Education:

• PhD (2007), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
• MSc (2001), Mahatma Gandhi University

Research Focus:
His work leverages chiral synthons from natural amino acids and sugars to synthesize unusual amino acids, carbohydrate derivatives, and natural products. He employs asymmetric organocatalysis (e.g., proline-catalyzed reactions) to achieve high stereopurity. His group designs peptide conjugates for applications in drug delivery, protein recognition, and chemical warfare agent sensing.

Publications:
His recent work (2010–2013) emphasizes synthetic methodologies for amino acids/peptides, protein-binding molecules, and bioconjugation strategies, reflecting a blend of organic chemistry and biomedical applications.

Contact:
Email: rameshr@iitk.ac.in
Office: SL 207, Department of Chemistry, IIT Kanpur