American Journal of Organic Chemistry

American Journal of Organic Chemistry is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal describing the design of, synthetic approaches to, and characterization of new molecules with applications in organometallics, medicinal and heterocyclic chemistry, green chemistry, photochemistry, materials science, nanotechnology, and catalysis. Articles considered for publication include: original scientific research articles, review type articles and communications.

Ram Singh

Editorial Board Member of American Journal of Organic Chemistry

Associate Professor, Department of Applied Chemistry, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India

Research Areas

Bioorganic Chemistry, Natural Products

Education

2003Ph.DUniversity of Delhi, India
1998M.ScUniversity of Delhi, India
1996B.ScUniversity of Delhi, India

Experience

2010-presentAssistant Professor,Delhi Technological University
2008-2010Departmental Research Associate,University of Delhi
2005-2008Scientist,University of Delhi
2002-2005Research Associate,University of Delhi
2000-2002Senior Research Fellow, University of Delhi
1998-2000junior Research Fellow, University of Delhi

Academic Achievement

Young Scientist' award by Department of Science & Technology, Government of India under 'SERC Fast Track Young Scientists Scheme' in 2004

Membership

Member of the Indian Science Congress Association
Member of the Indian Academy of Neurosciences
Member of the International Brain Research Organization
Member of the Indian Society of Analytical Scientists
Member of the World Association of Young Scientist
Member of the Scientists Without Borders
Member of the Asian Journal of Chemistry

Publications: Journals

[1]  S.M.S. Chauhan, Geetanjali and Ram Singh; A mild and efficient synthesis of 10-substituted isoalloxazines in the presence of solid acids, Ind. J. Heterocycl. Chem., 10, 157-158, 2000.
[2]  S.M.S. Chauhan, Ram Singh and A. Gulati; Clay catalyzed synthesis of 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(2,6-dichlorophenyl)porphyrin and related porphyrins; Ind. J. Heterocycl. Chem., 9, 231-232, 2000.
[3]  Geetanjali, Ram Singh and S.M.S. Chauhan; Use of 1,8-diazabyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene as a base in the N-3 alkylation of 10-substituted isoalloxazines, Synth. Commun., 33 (4), 613-620, 2003.
[4]  S.M.S. Chauhan, Ram Singh and Geetanjali; An improved synthesis of N-substituted-2-aminonitroanilines, Synth. Commun., 33 (16), 2899-2906, 2003.
[5]  S.M.S. Chauhan, Ram Singh and Geetanjali; Microwave assisted synthesis of 10-substituted isoalloxazines in the presence of solid acids, Synth. Commun. 33 (7), 1179-1184, 2003.
[6]  S.M.S Chauhan, Ram Singh, Geetanjali and B. Ganguly; Phytochemical investigation of arnebia nobilis; Asian J. Chem., 15 (3&4), 1791-1794, 2003.
[7]  Ram Singh, Geetanjali and S.M.S. Chauhan; Anthraquinones and other bioactive phytochemicals from Genus Rubia; Chemistry & Biodiversity, 1 (9), 1241-1264 2004.
[8]  Ram Singh, Geetanjali and S.M.S. Chauhan; Electron transfer in Natural and Unnatural Flavoporphyrins; Bioorganic Chemistry, 32 (3), 140-169, 2004.
[9]  Ram Singh, Geetanjali, and C.R. Babu; Exploring the mechanisms of molecular recognition by flavins; Chemistry & Biodiversity, 2(4), 429-446, 2005.
[10]  Ram Singh and Geetanjali; Novel Synthetic Methodology for Metalloporphyrins In Ionic Liquid, J. Braz. Chem. Soc., 16 (3), 666-668, 2005.
[11]  Ram Singh, and Geetanjali; Isolation and Synthesis of Anthraquinones and related Compounds of Rubia cordifolia; J. Serb. Chem. Soc., 70 (7), 937-942, 2005.
[12]  R.S. Sharma, V. Mishra, Ram Singh, N. Seth and C.R. Babu; Survey and Evaluation of Natural Colour Yielding Potential of Himalayan Plant Species; Asian J. Chem., 17 (1), 149-154, 2005.
[13]  Ram Singh and Geetanjali; Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Metalloporphyrins, Asian J. Chem., 17 (1), 612-614, 2005.
[14]  Geetanjali, Ram Singh and S.M.S. Chauhan; Molecular Recognition studies of Selected Synthetic 10-substituted Isoalloxazines with 2,6-diamidopyridine derivatives; J. Chem. Res., 719-723, 2005.
[15]  Ram Singh, Geetanjali and S.M.S. Chauhan; Synthesis of Selected Novel Covalently linked Flavoquinolones; Synthesis 2315-2320, 2005.
[16]  Geetanjali, and Ram Singh; Synthesis of Selected Novel 7-Methoxycarbonyl-10-substituted Isoalloxazines, J. Serb. Chem. Soc. 71 (6) 575-579, 2006.
[17]  Ram Singh, R. Sharma, N. Tewary, Geetanjali, and D.S. Rawat, Biocatalytic Transformations by Nitrilase, Chemistry & Biodiversity, 3, 1279-1287, 2006.
[18]  Geetanjali, Ram Singh, and S.M.S. Chauhan; Solid-phase synthesis of isoalloxazines using Merrifield resin; J. Braz. Chem. Soc. 17, 421-425, 2006.
[19]  Ram Singh, and Geetanjali; Solventfree Regioselective Synthesis of 6-and 7-Substituted Pteridines Under Microwaves, Russ. J. Org. Chem., 42, 136-138, 2006.
[20]  Ram Singh, M. Sharma, P. Joshi and D.S Rawat; Clinical status of anti-cancer agents derived from marine sources; Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry 8 (6), 603-617, 2008.
[21]  Ram Singh, M. Sharma, R. Mamgain and D.S. Rawat; Ionic Liquids: A Medium for Palladium-Catalyzed Reactions, J. Braz. Chem. Soc. 19(3), 357-379, 2008.
[22]  R.S. Sharma, V. Mishra, Ram Singh, S.S. Gharbayal, N. Seth and C.R. Babu Anti-fungal activity of some Himalayan medicinal plants and cultivated ornamental species; Fitoterapia 79, 589-591, 2008.
[23]  R. Mamgain, Ram Singh and D.S. Rawat; DBU-Catalyzed Three-Component One Pot Synthesis of Highly Functionalized Pyridines in Aqueous Ethanol; J. Heterocycl. Chem. 46, 69-73, 2009.
[24]  Ram Singh, Geetanjali and V. Singh; Exploring Alkaloids as Inhibitors of Selected Enzyme; Asian J Chem. 23, 483-490, 2011.
[25]  V. Singh, N.K. Kaushik and Ram Singh; Metallosulpha Drugs: Synthesis and Bioactivity; Asian J. Research Chem. 4(3), 339-347, 2011.
[26]  N. Kumar, Ram Singh and D. S Rawat; Tetraoxanes: Synthetic and medicinal chemistry perspective; Med. Res. Rev. (Accepted).

Publications: Books/Book Chapters

[1]  Geetanjali and Ram Singh, Chemistry for Class XII, RGN Publication, Delhi, India, ISBN: 81-904221-0-3. 1st Edition 2006; 2nd Edition 2007.
[2]  S. Chauhan, Ram Singh, Y. Gokhale, G. Lhouvum and A.R. Basu, Medicinal Plant Wealth of India, A comprehensive review of selected species, published by 'The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), prepared for National Medicinal Plants Board, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India 2011.
[3]  Ram Singh and Geetanjali, Textbook of General Heterocyclic Chemistry, RGN Publication, Delhi, India, (Under Publication) RGN Publication, Delhi, India, ISBN: 81-904221-1-1.
[4]  Ram Singh, Geetanjali, M.K. Mishra and S.M.S. Chauhan; Synthesis of Selected Optically Active Isoalloxazines and their Applications in the Biomimetic Oxidation of Sulphur Compounds; Heterocyclic Chemistry by D.C. Gautam, Chapter 21, pp. 256-266, RBSA publication, Jaipur (Rajasthan), India, 2004. ISBN: 81-7611-211-9.
[5]  D.S. Rawat, Ram Singh, N. Kumar, M. Sharma and M.S.M. Rawat; Synthetic and clinical status of marine derived anticancer peptides; Comprehensive Bioactive Natural Products Vol 7: Structural Modifications & Drug Development, Volume 7, Chapter 1, published by M/S. Studium Press LLC, USA, 2010. ISBN: 1933699574.
[6]  Ram Singh, Geetanjali, V. Katiyar and S. Bhanumati; Selected gold nanoparticle-based biosensors; E-book entitled Smart Nanomaterials for Sensor Application, by Bentham Science Publisher (USA), Accepted.