M.Sc. Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Research Experience
• 1979-80 - on " Some aspects of Prostaglandins" at the university of Odense Denmark as Fellow of Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA)
• 1980-81-Fellow of Alexander von Humboldt (AvH) Foundation, worked on "Phosphonium Ylides" in the Group of Prof. H. J. Bestmann, University of Erlangen, Germany
• 1987 (March-Aug.) - AvH Fellow, worked on "Phosphorus Heterocycles containing phosphorus in two-coordinate state" in the group of Prof. A. Schmidpeter at the University of Munich, Germany
Visiting Scientist
• June-Aug 1988 University of Munich (sponsored by AvH Foundation)
• May-July 1990 University of Munich (sponsored by AvH Foundation & Max-Planck Institute of Photochemistry, Mülheim (gave seminar)
• Sept-Oct 1991 University of Munich (sponsored by AvH Foundation)
• Oct. 1991 Imperial College of Science and Technology, London
• Oct-Nov 1992 University of Munich (sponsored by AvH Foundation & University of Halle (Volkswagen Foundation, Germany) University of Leipzig (gave seminars) University of Jena
• July-Aug 1993 University of Munich (sponsored by VolkswagenFoundation, Germany) University of Greifswald (sponsored by Deutcher Chemiker emeinschaft & gave seminar)
• Sept-Oct 1994 University of Munich (sponsored by Volkswagen Foundation, Germany)
• Oct-Nov 1995 University of Erlangen (sponsored by AvH Foundation & University of Munich Volkswagen Foundation, Germany)
• July-Aug 1997 University of Erlangen (sponsored by AvH Foundation & University of Munich Volkswagen Foundation, Germany)
• Oct.-Dec. 2000 University of Munich (visited under INSA-DFG University of Braunschweig Exchange Programme & gave University of Greifswald seminars) University of Rostock Humboldt University, Berlin
* June 2003 University of Marburg, ( sponsored by AvH Foundation)
* June-July 2004 Universities of Munich & Marburg ( sponsored by AvH Foundation)
* June 2005 University of Marburg ( sponsored by AvH Foundation)
* July 2006 University of Marburg, ( sponsored by AvH Foundation)
* June 2007 University of Marburg, ( sponsored by AvH Foundation)
* July 2009 University of Marburg, ( sponsored by AvH Foundation)
* July 2010 University of Marburg, ( under the collaborative research programme sponsored by the DST, New Delhi and DFG, Bonn).
Heterocyclic Chemistry
Phosphorous Chemistry
Computational Chemistry
Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Heterocyclic Chemistry
Computational Chemistry
Organic Spectroscopy
Pericyclic Chemistry
Organocatalysis
Research Experience 52 Years
• No. of Ph.D. scholars supervised 37
• No. of Research scholars working 07
• No. of Research papers published 184
• No. of Review articles published 20
• No. of General articles published 02
• No. of books authored 15
Chapters contributed to " Science of Synthesis: Houben-Weyl Methods of Molecular Transformations", Thieme: Stuttgart, Vol. 13 SIX
Invited Editor: Phosphorus Heterocycles Volume I (2009) and II (2010), in the series Topics in Heterocyclic Chemistry published by Springer, Heidelberg.
Postdoctoral Research Experience
• 1979-80 - on " Some aspects of Prostaglandins" at the university of Odense Denmark as Fellow of Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA)
• 1980-81 - Fellow of Alexander von Humboldt (AvH) Foundation, worked on "Phosphonium Ylides" in the Group of Prof. H. J. Bestmann, University of Erlangen, Germany
• 1987 (March-Aug.) - AvH Fellow, worked on "Phosphorus Heterocycles containing phosphorus in two-coordinate state" in the group of Prof. A. Schmidpeter at the University of Munich, Germany
S.No. |
Title of Paper |
Name of the author/s |
Name of the journal |
Year of publication |
ISSN number |
1 |
A new cross-conjugated mesomeric betaine |
Nivedita Sharma, Manjinder Kour, Raakhi Gupta, R.K Bansal |
Royal Society of Chemistry |
2021 |
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2 |
N-Heterocyclic Carbenes–CuI Complexes as Catalysts: A Theoretical Insight |
Nosheen Beig, Varsha Goyal, Raakhi Gupta,Raj K. Bansal |
Aust. J. Chem. https://doi.org/10.1071/CH20332 |
2021 |
0004-9425 |
3 |
Michael addition of ethyl anthranilate and phenyl monothioanthranilate to acetylenic esters: experimental and theoretical results |
Pratibha Sharma, Raakhi Gupta, R. K. Bansal |
Structural Chemistry |
2021 |
1572-9001 |
4 |
Reinvestigation of tandem dimerization and 1,3-alkyl shift in 3-benzylbenzothiazolylidene carbene: Experimental and theoretical results |
Minita Ojha, Mandala Anitha, Raj K. Bansal, |
Journal of Molecular Structure |
2021 |
0022-2860 |
5 |
Application of Nitrogen Heterocyclic Carbenes in Organocatalysis |
Minita Ojha., Raj K Bansal |
Current Catalysis |
2020 |
2211-5455 |
6 |
3-Benzylbenzothiazolylidene Carbene Catalyzed Isomerization of Dimethyl Maleate to Dimethyl Fumarate: Experimental and Theoretical Results |
Minita Ojha, Shweta Choudhary, Raj K. Bansal |
Current Organocatalysis |
2020 |
2213-3372 |
7 |
A DFT Investigation of the Retro-Ene Reactions of Β-Hydroxyacetylenes: Concerted or Stepwise Mechanism |
R.Gupta R.K.Bansal |
Structural Chemistry |
2020 |
1040-0400 |
8 |
Effect of Formal CH/P Exchange on Tandem Cope Rearrangement and[2 + 2] Cycloaddition of CIS-1,2-Diethylnylcyclopropane andits Mono-Hetero Analogues |
N.Sharma, R.K.Bansal |
Phosphorus, Sulfur and Silicon and The Related Elements |
2020 |
1042-6507 |
9 |
Generation andTrapping of Non-Aromatic Cycloimines via Diazotization/Dediazotization of N-Amino Cyclic Amines: Theoretical andExperimental Results |
Minita Ojha., Raj K Bansal |
Structural Chemistry |
2020 |
1040-0400 |
10 |
Multifaceted Chemistry of 2-Phosphaindolizines |
R.K.Bansal, N.Sharma |
Phosphorus, Sulfur and Silicon and The Related Elements |
2019 |
1042-6507 |
11 |
Synthesis of A Variety of Organophosphorus Compounds Using 2-Phosphaindolizines As Precursors |
N.Sharma , R.K.Bansal |
Pure and Applied Chemistry |
2019 |
0033-4545 |
12 |
Theoretical Study of the Substituent Effect of Hydroxy Group on Tandem Cope Rearrangement and[2 + 2] Cycloaddition in Cis-1,2-Diethynylcyclopropane and its Mono-Hetero Analogues |
M.Kour, N.Sharma , R.K.Bansal |
Structural Chemistry |
2019 |
1040-0400 |
13 |
Diastereoselectivity in the Aza-Michael Reaction of Chiral α-Methylbenzylamines with α, β-Unsaturated Carbonyl Compounds |
M Kour., R Gupta., R Saini., R K Bansal |
SynOpen |
2018 |
2509-9396 |
14 |
Synergy Between Experimental and Theoretical Results of Some Reactions of Annelated 1,3-Azaphospholes |
R.K.Bansal, R.Gupta, M. Kour |
Molecules |
2018 |
1420-3049 |
15 |
Tandem Cope-Rearrangement and[2 + 2] Cycloaddition of Cis-1,2-Diethynylcyclopropane and its Mono-Hetero Analogues: A Dft Investigation |
M.Kour , R.Gupta, R.K.Bansal |
Computational and Theoretical Chemistry |
2018 |
2210-271X |
16 |
Aromaticity of 1,4-Dehydrotropylium Ion andits Mono- and Poly-Phospha Analogues |
A.Kaur, M. Kour, R.Gupta, R.K.Bansal |
Phosphorus, Sulfur and Silicon and The Related Elements |
2017 |
1042-6507 |
17 |
Experimental andTheoretical Investigation of the Reaction of Amines With Methyl Propiolate |
M.Kour , R.Gupta , R.K.Bansal |
Chemistryselect |
2017 |
2365-6549 |
18 |
Cope Rearrangement in Bicyclo[5.1.0]Octa-2,5-Diene andits Mono- andDi-Hetero Analogues: A Dft Study |
P.Yadav , S.Yadav , A.Gurjar, R.K.Bansal |
Australian Journal of Chemistry |
2017 |
0004-9425 |
19 |
Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of the Reaction of Secondary Amines With Maleic Anhydride |
M.Kour , R.Gupta , R.K.Bansal |
Australian Journal of Chemistry |
2017 |
0004-9425 |
20 |
Catalytic Hetero-Diels-Alder Reaction of the Carbonyl Compounds |
Nidhi Sogani., R K Bansal |
Current Catalysis |
2017 |
2211-5447 |
21 |
Analogy of Phosphaalkenes and Azaphospholes With Their Respective Non-Phosphorus Analogues |
R.K.Bansal , R.Gupta, P.Maheshwari, M.Kour |
Current Organic Chemistry |
2016 |
1385-2728 |
22 |
Aromaticity/Antiaromaticity of Phospha-Analogues of Carbocyclic Ions: A DFT Investigation |
R.Gupta , R.K.Bansal |
Computational and Theoretical Chemistry |
2016 |
2210-271X |
23 |
Synthesis, Characterization, and Insecticidal Activity of New Tin (Iv) Complexes |
R.Agrawal , V.Goyal, R.Gupta., P.Bhatnagar, G.Bhargavi , R.K.Bansal |
Phosphorus, Sulfur and Silicon and The Related Elements |
2016 |
1042-6507 |
24 |
Synthesis of 1,3-Azaphospholo[1,5-F ]Phenanthridines Through 1,5-Electrocyclization |
D.Singh, P.Sinha, N.Gupta, R.K.Bansal |
Phosphorus, Sulfur and Silicon and The Related Elements |
2016 |
1042-6507 |
25 |
Can Aromaticity Be Induced in Borazine? A Theoretical Investigation |
Gajal Vashishtha, Pooja Maheshwari, R.K.Bansal |
IIS University Journal of Science and Technology |
2016 |
2319-2607 |
26 |
Enantioselective Hetero-Diels-Alder Reaction of Aromatic Aldehydes Catalyzed By ((R)-1, 1´-Bi-2-Naphthoxy) Titanium Dichloride: Experimental andTheoretical … |
Nidhi Sogani., R.K.Bansal., Pragya Sinha |
Current Catalysis |
2016 |
2211-5447 |
27 |
Diels-Alder Reactions with the >C=P- Functionality of Annelated Azaphospholes |
R.K.Bansal , R.Gupta, M.Kour |
Synlett |
2015 |
0936-5214 |
28 |
Effect of CH/P Exchange on the Fluxional Behavior of Bullvalene, Semibullvalene, and Barbaralane: A DFT Investigation |
D.Sharma, M.Ojha , P.Maheshwari , A.Gurjar , R.K.Bansal |
Phosphorus, Sulfur and Silicon and The Related Elements |
2015 |
1042-6507 |
29 |
Effect of CR1R2/P+R1R2 Exchange on the Degenerate Cope Rearrangement of Barbaralane |
M.Ojha, P.Maheshwari , A.Gurjar , R.K.Bansal |
Phosphorus, Sulfur and Silicon and The Related Elements |
2015 |
1042-6507 |
30 |
Fluxional Behaviour of Tricyclo[2.2.1.02,6]-Heptaphosphide Trisanion: A DFT Investigation |
M.Bhargava, P.Maheshwari , M.Kour, R.K.Bansal |
Zeitschrift Fur Naturforschung - Section B Journal of Chemical Sciences |
2015 |
0932-0776 |
31 |
One pot Tandem 1,3 dipolar cycloadditions of azenium ylides using water as solvent |
Pragya Sinha, R. K. Bansal, Deepika Singh |
Current Green Chemistry |
2014 |
227-231 |
32 |
Tandem Michael addition of amines to maleic anhydride and 1,3- prototropic shifts : experimental and theoretical results |
Pragya Sinha, R. K. Bansa, Asha Gurjarl |
Tetrahedron |
2014 |
5052-5056 |
33 |
Organotin(IV) complexes with imidazo[1,2-a] pyridines |
Varsha Goyal, Raakhi Gupta, Raghavaiah Palepoggu, Ramesh Kotilalpudi, Peter g. Jones, Raj.K. Bansal, Rati Agarwal |
Polyhedron |
2014 |
138-143 |
34 |
Review: 2-phosphaindolizines, |
P. Maheshwari and R. K. Bansal, N. Sogani |
Phosphorus, Sulphur, Silicon |
2014 |
889-907 |
35 |
Hetero-Diels-Alder reaction of aromatic aldehydes catalyzed by titanium induced tetrachloride: computational and experimental results |
P. Sinha and R. K. Bansal, N. Sogani |
Tetrahedron |
2014 |
735-741 |
36 |
An experimental and theoretical reinvestigation of the Michael addition of primary and secondary amines to dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate |
P. Poonia, P. Sinha and R. K. Bansal, A. Gurjar |
Tetrahedron Letters |
2014 |
2504-2507 |
37 |
Mini-review: Diels-Alder reaction with the >C=P- functionality of annelated 1,3-azaphospholes |
R.K. Bansa, P. Maheshwari l |
J. Indian Chem. Soc |
2014 |
1-9 |
38 |
Nitrenium Ion Induced Tandem S-S Coupling, 1,2-Prototropic Shift and Reduction |
Raakhi Gupta, Ramesh Kotikalapudi, K. C. Kumara Swamy and Raj K. Bansal, Manisha Patni |
Tetrahedron Letters |
2013 |
2321-2324 |
39 |
Reinvestigation of homoaromaticity of cyclohepta-1,3,5-triene |
Parul Bhasin, R. K. Bansal, Preeti Saini |
Comp. Theo. Chem. |
2013 |
72-77 |
40 |
Natural bond orbital analysis of homoaromaticity in oxepin and 1H-azepine |
Preeti Saini, R. K. Bansal, Parul Bhasin |
Int. J. Chem. |
2013 |
478-486 |
41 |
Asymmetric Diels-Alder reaction with >C=P- functionality of 2-phosphaindolizine-η1-P-aluminium(O-menthoxy) dichloride complex: experimental and theoretical results |
N. Sogani, N. Gupta, R. K. Bansal, M. von Hopffgarten, G. Frenking, R. K. Jangid |
Beilstein J. Org. Chem. |
2013 |
392–400 |
42 |
Tuning of the Dienophilic Reactivity of Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine: A Comparison of DFT and Dispersion-Corrected DFT Calculations |
R. Gupta, M. von Hopffgarten and R. K. Bansal, P. Maheshwari |
Bull. Chem. Soc. Jpn. |
2013 |
57-66 |
43 |
Catalytic Effect of Organoaluminium Chloride Reagents on the Dienophilic Reactivity of Indolizine and 2-Phosphaindolizine towards [2+4] Cycloaddition: A DFT Investigation |
R. K. Jangid, R. K. Bansal, M. Von Hopffgarten, N. Gupta |
Current Catalysis |
2012 |
2211-5447 |
44 |
A comparative study of Direct and Water-mediated Thione-Thiol Tautomerisation processes in 4-amino-1,2,4-triazole-5-thiones |
P. Maheshwari, R. Gupta, N. Gupta, R. K. Bansa, Manisha Patnil |
Int. J. Chem. |
2012 |
495-503 |
45 |
Diels-Alder reaction of 2-phosphaindolizines catalyzed by organoaluminium reagent: theoretical and experimental results |
N. Gupta, R. K. Bansal, M. von Hopffgarten, G. Frenking, R K Jangid |
Tetrahedron Lett. |
2011 |
0040-4039 |
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Participation in International Conferences
Collaborative Research Projects
Department of Inorganic Chemistry
University of Munich, Munich, Germany
Title Synthesis of Heterophospholes and Related Systems Through N-Cycloiminium Salts
Funding Agency Volkswagen Foundation, Hannover, Germany
Period 1992-1995
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry,
EMA University, Greifswald, Germany
Title Complex Chemical investigations with mono- and anellated Azaphospholes and Azaphospholates
Funding agency Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, Germany
Period Aug 1995-Dec 2000
Department of Chemistry
Philipps University, Marburg, Germany
Title : Pericyclic & pseudopericyclic mechanism of 1,5- electrocylazations of cycloiminium 2-phosphaallylides- A DFT investigation
Period: August 2008 – July 2010
Funding agency: DST, Govt. of India and DFG, Germany Collaborative Research Programme
Head, Novel Materials and Structural Chemistry Division,
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai
Title Organometallic Chemistry of Platinum Group Metal complexes with Heterophospholes
Funding agency Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS),
Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India
Period 1997-2001
Major Research Projects Supervised
• President of India, Sh K. R. Narayanan awarded Atma Ram Award for the Year 2000 on June 15, 2001
• Rashtra Bhasha Sansthan, Jodhpur felicitated for contributions to Science in Hindi.
Retired as Professor & Head of the Department of Chemistry, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur on October 31, 2002 and at present working as Emeritus Scientist in a Research Project funded by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, New Delhi.
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