Varad Agarkar, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

As a Ph.D. candidate in Organic Chemistry at Louisiana State University, I am dedicated to advancing my expertise through a hands-on learning approach and maximizing institutional resources. I actively contribute to a collaborative learning environment, coordinating with peers to achieve academic goals while building a strong foundation in chemistry. My specialization lies in carbohydrate chemistry and O-glycosylations, where I manage wet lab work and ensure the optimal functioning of lab equipment. With a keen focus on synthetic methodology and reaction optimization, I lead impactful research initiatives.In particular, I have spearheaded a project aimed at unraveling the fundamentals of glycosylation, delving into the underlying reasons for specific outcomes in disaccharide anomeric ratios. Additionally, I successfully devised and executed strategies for projects involving chemical transformations, notably the epimerization of sugars using UV and visible light-mediated photocatalysis. Leading a project focused on synthesizing a pentasaccharide moiety, I not only improved key chemical transformation steps but also provided essential mechanistic insights into glycosylation reactions.I am committed to furthering my contributions to the field of organic chemistry through innovative research, effective collaboration, and a hands-on, results-driven approach.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Chemistry

Dissertation: "Examining the authenticity of the 'Ether Model' in certain O-glycosylation reactions"

Master Of Science - Ms, Organic Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Phi Lambda UpsilonThesis: "Synthesis of stable open-shell moieties and polymers for charge transfer applications"

Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech.), Dyestuff Technology, Aa