Tushar Singha

tushraas@iisc.ac.in

Biography

Tushar Singha completed his graduation in Chemistry (Hons.) from the Krishnath College (University of Kalyani). Then he received his M.Sc degree from IIT Madras in 2020. During his M.Sc he worked with Prof. G. Sekar at IIT Madras. Currently, he is a Doctoral student under the supervision of Dr. Durga Prasad Hari at IISc Bangalore.

Education

2021 – Present PhD, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore

Advisor: Dr. Durga Prasad Hari

2018 – 2020 MSc, Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Advisor: Prof. G. Sekar

2015 – 2018 BSc, Krishnath College, Berhampore

University of Kalyani

Awards & Achievments

Aug 2022 Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) by Ministry of Education

Nov 2020 CSIR (NET) – JRF

June 2019 CSIR (NET) – JRF

Jan 2019 Merit-Cum Means Scholarship by IIT Madras

June 2017 Chief Minister’s Scholarship by Government of West Bengal

Research

Photoredox Catalysis

Photoredox catalysis enables mild, selective, and efficient organic transformations through visible light and a photoredox catalyst. It has become a powerful tool for C-C bond formation, C-H functionalization, and cross-coupling reactions, among others, making it a valuable technique in modern synthetic chemistry.

Ring-Strain Release

The presence of ring strain can greatly enhance the reactivity of chemical reactions by relieving the strain, thereby facilitating the formation of various useful structures. As a result, ring strain serves as a potent driving force in organic synthesis, enabling the construction of numerous valuable scaffolds with ease.

Electro-Synthesis

Electrochemical organic synthesis uses electricity to drive reactions and offers advantages over traditional methods, including improved selectivity, milder reaction conditions, and reduced waste. It has potential for the synthesis of complex molecules, making it a promising tool in modern synthetic chemistry.