Hari Group

Revolutionizing Organic Chemistry by Harnessing Strain Energy through Photon and Electrical Energy for the Creation of Valuable Target Molecules.

Our Research


Our research group aims to discover and develop novel reaction strategies, which will enable access to versatile reactive intermediates for the mild and sustainable synthesis of useful molecular scaffolds. We are particularly interested in developing innovative new methodologies by harnessing the power of ring strain and the high reactivity of carbene using light and electricity.

Ring-Strain Release
Diazo/Carbene Chemistry
Photoredox Catalysis
Electro-Oragnic Synthesis

Selected Publications


Interrupted Dowd-Beckwith Reaction
Highly Stereoselective Catalytic Synthesis of Polysubstituted Housanes: Application and Mechanistic Insights
Abdur Mondal, Nakul Bapat, Harshita Mishra and Durga Prasad Hari
Interrupted Dowd-Beckwith Reaction
Deconstructive Functionalization of Cyclic Ketones via Electrochemical Interrupted Dowd-Beckwith Reaction


Tushar Singha, Jyothirlatha V. N. Kasu, Durga Prasad Hari

Group News

Congratulations Abdur and Harshita!

We are thrilled to announce the publication of their latest research in Chemical Science.

Check it out here: Chem. Sci. (Accepted Manuscript)

 

Congratulations Tushar and Jyothi!

We are thrilled to announce the publication of their latest research in Angew. Chem. Int. Ed.

Check it out here: Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. (Accepted Article)

 

Dr. Hari Selected as INSA Young Associate for 2025

We are proud to announce that Dr. Hari has been selected for the prestigious INSA Young Associates 2025 program. This honor, conferred by the Indian National Science Academy (INSA), recognizes our contributions in developing novel organic transformations and synthesis.

Congratulations Bina and Buddha!

We are thrilled to announce the publication of their latest research in JACS Au.

Check it out here: JACS Au. 2025. ASAP

 

Our Team

The Hari Group is led by Principal Investigator, Durga Prasad Hari. Our research team comprises a group of graduate students, masters and undergraduates students, and researh associates.