Dr. Ashwini Jaggal is an emerging organic chemistry researcher, academician, and interdisciplinary scientist with expertise in heterocyclic chemistry, fluorescent chemosensors, medicinal chemistry, computational chemistry, and sustainable chemistry. She completed her Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry at Karnatak University, Dharwad/Karnatak Science College, Dharwad (2022–2026). She also holds an M.Sc. in Inorganic Chemistry from Karnatak University and a B.Ed., reflecting her strong combination of research expertise and academic teaching skills.

Dr. Ashwini currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Sciences at New Horizon College of Engineering, Bengaluru, where she teaches Engineering (B.E.) students, mentors students, conducts laboratory-oriented learning, and contributes to academic activities. Earlier, she worked as a Lecturer at JSS College, Vidyagiri, Dharwad, where she also guided student projects.

Research Expertise

Her research focuses on the design and synthesis of nitrogen- and oxygen-containing heterocyclic compounds, with particular emphasis on:

• Coumarin, naphthalimide, triazole and imidazole derivatives
• Click-chemistry-based molecular synthesis
• Fluorescent metal-ion chemosensors
• Photophysical and bioimaging studies
• Medicinal chemistry and therapeutic molecules
• Molecular docking and DFT investigations
• Green chemistry and sustainable catalysis
• Seed-oil-based biodiesel and bio-lubricants

Her interdisciplinary research integrates synthetic chemistry, analytical characterization, computational studies, biological evaluation, and sustainable energy applications.

Research Publications & Contributions

Dr. Ashwini has contributed to 12 research publications in peer-reviewed journals, including publications in Journal of Molecular Structure, Luminescence, Analyst, ChemistrySelect, Journal of Fluorescence, Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds, and other scientific journals.

Her research contributions include the development of coumarin-based therapeutic molecules, naphthalimide-imidazole fluorescent sensors for Fe³⁺ detection, triazole-linked pharmacophores, anticancer and antioxidant compounds, G-quadruplex detection probes, and sustainable biodiesel technologies.

Several of her publications incorporate molecular docking, ADMET analysis, DFT calculations, photophysical investigations, and green-metrics assessment, demonstrating the multidisciplinary nature of her research.

Awards, Fellowships & Academic Achievements

Dr. Ashwini Jaggal has demonstrated notable academic achievement through several competitive recognitions, including:

• Qualified KSET (2020) for Assistant Professorship
• DST-KSTePS Fellowship, Government of Karnataka (2023)
• Pratibha Puraskar Award from Karnatak Science College, Dharwad, for securing the DST Fellowship
• Best Poster Award at IIT Dharwad
• Second Prize for Poster Presentation at an international conference
• Consolation Prize for Poster Presentation at a national seminar/conference

These distinctions reflect her research potential, scientific communication abilities, and academic excellence.

Teaching & Mentoring

Alongside research, Dr. Ashwini has developed experience in undergraduate chemistry education and student mentoring. During her tenure at JSS College, she guided six undergraduate students on a project involving water chemical analysis, filtration systems, and industrial effluent treatment. Her current academic role further involves curriculum-oriented teaching, assessments, laboratory learning, student mentoring, seminars, workshops, and departmental coordination.

Technical & Research Skills

She possesses practical expertise in organic and heterocyclic synthesis, click chemistry, fluorescent sensor development, photophysical characterization, molecular docking, DFT studies, biodiesel research, and green chemistry. Her instrumental skills include NMR, FTIR, UV-Visible spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, HPLC, mass spectrometry, and related analytical techniques.

Professional Development

Dr. Ashwini has actively participated in national and international workshops, faculty development programmes, research conferences, scientific-writing programmes, and hands-on analytical instrumentation training. Her professional development includes training in FTIR, instrumental methods, scientific writing and publishing, structural elucidation, impurity profiling, and advanced research methodologies.

Research Impact & Future Potential

Dr. Ashwini Jaggal's research profile reflects a strong combination of academic excellence, scientific productivity, interdisciplinary research, teaching, and professional development. Her work spans medicinally relevant heterocyclic chemistry, fluorescent sensing and bioimaging, computational chemistry, and environmentally sustainable fuel technologies. Her growing publication record and recognition through fellowships and scientific presentation awards establish a promising trajectory as an independent researcher and academician.

Eligibility for Best Academician Award

Dr. Ashwini Jaggal is eligible for the Best Academician Award in Scientific Laurels in recognition of her significant and emerging contributions to chemical research and higher education. Her eligibility is supported by her Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, KSET qualification, DST-KSTePS Fellowship, multiple academic and poster awards, 12 peer-reviewed research publications, interdisciplinary research expertise, student mentoring experience, and active participation in scientific conferences and professional-development programmes. Her research spanning heterocyclic synthesis, fluorescent chemosensors, medicinal chemistry, computational chemistry, and green/sustainable chemistry demonstrates both scientific breadth and strong potential for continued research impact.