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DAYAKAR CHERUPALLY

Post Doctoral Researcher
Neuchâtel

Summary

Experienced synthetic organic chemist with over 7 years of combined industrial and academic experience in drug intermediate synthesis, route scouting, and multi-step synthesis. Strong track record of executing GMP and non-GMP projects from lab scale to kilo lab and pilot plant batches. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams to deliver on aggressive timelines. Currently pursuing a postdoctoral role in Switzerland, with keen interest in contributing to pharmaceutical R&D in areas such as process development, API synthesis, and medicinal chemistry.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Neuchâtel
08.2024 - 01.2026
  • Synthesized stable-isotope labelled long-chain ascarosides for biological studies.

Associate Research Scientist

Sai Life Sciences Ltd.
08.2020 - 10.2023
  • Led the synthesis of drug intermediates for APIs, executing multi-step reactions under GMP protocols.
  • Developed synthetic strategies involving air/moisture-sensitive reagents and purification techniques.
  • Played a key role in route development, scale-up, and kilo lab production.
  • Prepared detailed technical and development reports and presentations.

Research Associate

Scikem Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
01.2019 - 07.2020
  • Executed process R&D and intermediate synthesis for pharmaceutical APIs.
  • Supported scale-up activities and collaborated with production team.

Chemistry Teacher

Sri Chaitanya Techno Schools
01.2011 - 12.2012
  • Taught high school-level chemistry and assisted in academic mentoring.

Education

Ph.D. - Organic Chemistry

CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology
01.2018
Thesis: Synthesis and Biological Studies of Pyrazole, Nicotinaldehyde-Based Heterocyclic Compounds and Development of Novel Approaches for Pyrazoles and Quinazolines

M.Sc. - Organic Chemistry

Osmania University
01.2010

B.Sc. - Microbiology, Zoology, Chemistry

Osmania University
01.2007

Skills

Synthesis Expertise: Route scouting, feasibility studies, process optimization, scale-up (milli gram to kilo gram), impurity profiling

References

Stephan, von Reuss, Prof., stephan.vonreuss@unine.ch, +41 32 718 25 10, University of Neuchatel, Neuchatel, Switzerland, 2000, Faculty of science, Bioanalytical chemistry

Awards

CSIR Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), 2013–2015, CSIR Senior Research Fellowship (SRF), 2015–2018

Timeline

Postdoctoral Researcher - University of Neuchâtel
08.2024 - 01.2026
Associate Research Scientist - Sai Life Sciences Ltd.
08.2020 - 10.2023
Research Associate - Scikem Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
01.2019 - 07.2020
Chemistry Teacher - Sri Chaitanya Techno Schools
01.2011 - 12.2012
Osmania University - M.Sc., Organic Chemistry
Osmania University - B.Sc., Microbiology, Zoology, Chemistry
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology - Ph.D., Organic Chemistry
DAYAKAR CHERUPALLYPost Doctoral Researcher