Ragini Gupta
Summary
Assistant Professor of Chemistry with a PhD specializing in coordination chemistry and organometallic chemistry, particularly oxovanadium(IV) complexes. Experienced in undergraduate teaching, curriculum delivery, and laboratory instruction. Published researcher with expertise in analyzing spectroscopic characterization (UV–Vis, IR, EPR, XRD) and biological activity studies. Committed to high-quality teaching, research, and academic service.
Experience
Institute of Technology & Management (ITM), GIDA
Jan 2026 – Present
Assistant Professor – Chemistry
Gorakhpur
- Teaching & Academic Delivery: Teach Engineering Chemistry and Applied Chemistry to undergraduate students across Civil, Computer Science, Mechanical, and other engineering disciplines.
- Class Coordination: Serve as Class Coordinator, overseeing student attendance, academic tracking, parent communication, and administrative workflow.
- Laboratory & Theory Instruction: Conduct theory lectures and practical lab sessions aligned with university curriculum guidelines.
- Mentorship & Assessment: Mentor engineering students academically, design internal assessments, and evaluate continuous academic progress.
- Curriculum Compliance: Ensure structured syllabus delivery and strict adherence to university academic standards.
- Exam Administration: Perform exam proctoring and invigilation duties for university and internal examinations, ensuring strict adherence to academic integrity and institutional compliance.
Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University
Jul 2022 – May 2024
Teaching Assistant
Gorakhpur
- Delivered lectures and tutorials for undergraduate chemistry courses, covering core subjects such as inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry.
- Designed and graded assignments, quizzes, and semester exams to evaluate student learning outcomes.
- Guided laboratory sessions, ensuring safe handling of chemicals and proper use of instruments.
- Mentored undergraduate students on academic projects and research presentations.
- Utilized tools like ChemDraw for molecular visualization and LaTeX for preparing high-quality instructional materials.
- Incorporated ICT tools and digital resources to enhance classroom engagement.
Maharana Pratap Kanya Inter College
Oct 2017 – Jan 2018
Teaching Assistant
Gorakhpur
- Taught chemistry to students across classes 6–12, emphasizing concept clarity and problem-solving skills.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum and prepared students for board examinations.
- Conducted laboratory experiments to demonstrate key chemical principles and foster practical understanding.
- Coordinated chemistry lab schedules and managed inventory of chemicals and glassware.
- Organized classroom discussions and interactive sessions to build interest in chemistry among students.
- Guided students for participation in a range of competitions at The Annual Maharana Pratap Shiksha Parishad Program.
Education
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur
Jan 2020 – Dec 2025
PhD in Chemistry (Completed: Dec 2025)
Gorakhpur
- Thesis Title: Studies on Oxovanadium(IV) Complexes with Ligands Containing Heterocyclic Rings
Saraswati Vidya Mandir Mahila P.G. College, Gorakhpur
Jul 2016 – Jun 2018
B.Ed. – (Bachelor's, Education)
Gorakhpur
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur
Jul 2014 – Jun 2016
M.Sc. – Master's in Science, Chemistry
Gorakhpur
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur
Jul 2011 – Jun 2014
B.Sc. – Bachelor's in Science, Zoology & Chemistry
Gorakhpur
Publications
- Ragini Gupta and Akhilesh Kumar Srivastava. Piperazine Mono- And Bis-(dithiocarbamato) Complexes Of Oxovanadium(IV): Synthesis, Characterization And α-amylase Inhibition Studies; Int. J. of Adv. Res. (Apr). 523-529 [ISSN 2320-5407].
Research & Academic Projects
PhD Research
Jan 2020 – Dec 2025
Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University
Gorakhpur
- Studies on Oxovanadium(IV) Complexes with Ligands containing Heterocyclic Ring
Conferences & Presentations
- Presented a Paper on "Synthesis and biological activity of some novel 4-(5-mercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole-2-yl)-2-phenyl-5-[2-phenylvinyl]-2, 4-dihydro-3H-1,2,4-triazole-3-one" at National Conference on Recent Trends in Chemical Sciences Research & Future Prospects (NCRTCSRFP-2024).
- Presented a poster on "Synthesis, Physico-chemical and α-Amylase Inhibition studies of Oxovanadium(IV) complexes with piperazine dithiocarbamates" at International Conference on Sustainable and Innovative Materials for Modern Life (ICSMML-2024).
- Participated in the Slogan Programme on the occasion of "Aazadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" organized by Department of Chemistry, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur (2022).
- Presented a poster on "Synthesis, Characterization and Antifungal Activities of Oxovanadium(IV) complexes with Schiff Base Ligands derived From Mercapto Triazoles and 1,1'-Diacetylferrocene" at National Conference on Molecules to Materials for Sustainable Development (COE-2022).
- Participated in an Exhibition on "Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate" at ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre, Gorakhpur (2022).
- Participated in the 7 Days online workshop on "Advance Research Methodology in Chemical Sciences" organized by Department of Chemistry, DDU Gorakhpur University (2021).
- Presented a poster in the National Seminar-cum-webinar on "Women in Leadership: Science" on the occasion of International Women's Day (2021).
- Attended a webinar on "Learn from a Cell Press Editor: How to Publish in and optimize resources for ground breaking journals" by Dr. S.W. Cranford at Elsevier (2021).
- Participated in university-level debate competition on "Role of Science in Society" (2021).
- Attended a webinar on "Academic and Scientific Writing Catapulting Institutional Visibility" organized by Central Library, Manipur University in collaboration with Springer Nature (2020).
- Participated in Emerald Publishing's Workshop "Accessing Indexed Journals for Quality Research" conducted by Annamalai University in association with Emerald Publishing India (2020).
- Participated in 5 Day Online Faculty Development Program on "Contemporary Research Methodology and LaTeX for Research Documentation" organized by Department of Computer Science and Engineering, GSSSIETW (2020).
- Attended a webinar on "Publishing Ethics: The Role of Publishers, Journals, Researchers and Institutions" by Springer Nature (2020).
- Attended two day International E-Seminar on "Chemistry, Biology and COVID-19" organized by Department of Chemistry, University of Lucknow (2020).
- Attended Volunteer duty for Purvanchal seminar (Social Sector) organized by DDU Gorakhpur University (2020).
Analytical & Technical Skills
Spectroscopy: UV-Vis, IR, XRD, EPR (Interpretation)
Computational: ChemDraw, Origin, LaTeX, Microsoft Office, Google Docs
Laboratory: Handling and operation of standard chemical and analytical instruments
Certifications & Awards
- CTET, UPTET, STET: Teaching Eligibility Tests of CBSE, UP Board, and Bihar Board.
- Online ICT Tools for Effective Teaching and Learning.
Extracurricular & Institutional Service
Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University
Dec 2022 – Jan 2023
Participated in departmental academic audits and NAAC accreditation preparation activities.
Languages
- English: Fluent
- Hindi: Fluent