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As a professional Researcher, the main goal of my research is to understand how scientific processes are responsible for producing the interactions and measurements observed in the experiments and projects I work on. I use a combination of approaches and technologies specially developed for use in my studies. Learn more about my research and areas of study below.

Reaseach Interests

My research interests focus on the reactivity of strained intermediates. Donor-Acceptor Cyclopropanes (DACPs) and  Bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes (BCBs) are highly strained intermediates (strain energy of DACP is 27.5 kcal/mol and BCB is 63 kcal/mol). Using this strain energy as a driving force we want to use these intermediates for the synthesis of various natural products and important drug molecules. These intermediates are involved in many different types of reaction like insertion, rearrangement, addition or annulation reactions. Also, we are interested to synthesize new molecules having molecular diversity and structural complexity using these intermediates. 

Shiksha Deswal

Indian Institute of Science

Bengaluru, 560012

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