PhD in Chemistry

Talk one-to-one with a Chemistry PhD mentor about admission, funding, your research proposal, the PhD journey and what comes after.

About ScholarsColab: ScholarsColab is a research mentorship platform by Vidhilekha Soft Solutions Pvt Ltd, recognised as a startup by DPIIT, Government of India.

A PhD in Chemistry is a research degree in which you produce original work under expert supervision. Whether you are deciding if it is right for you, comparing options, or already part-way through, many questions are easier to answer with someone who has done it. On ScholarsColab you can book a one-to-one online session with a Chemistry PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.

Chemistry PhD Mentors

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KRUTIKA ROUTRAY

🏢 C v Raman Global University
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Condensed matter physics, material chemistry and physics
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Dr. Gauri P. Deshpande

🏢 assistant professor
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organic chemistry
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Dr. Ankita Mukund Rayate

🏢 M.V.P. Samaj's K.S.K.W. Arts, Science and Commerce College CIDCO
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Organic Synthesis, Computational Chemistry, Molecular Docking, PASS Analysis, Pharmacokinetics, Bioinformatics, Chemoinformatics, Medicinal Chemistry
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Dr. Manoj Ramesh Gaware

🏢 M.V.P. Samaj's G. M. D. arts, B. W. Commerce and Science College Sinnar
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Organic Synthesis, Computational Chemistry, Solution Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Chemoinformatics, Medicinal Chemistry
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Saravanakumar

🏢 Senior research fellow
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Molecular biology and biochemistry
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Swati Dahariya

🏢 PhD
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BIOCHEMISTRY
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Krutika Routray

🏢 Assistant professor
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Material chemistry and physics
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Dr. Harshita Chawla

🏢 University of Szeged, Hungary
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Material Chemistry
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Dr P Deivanayagam

🏢 Asst professor in chemiatry,the kavery engineering college salem
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Pharmaceutical chemistry or corrosion or chemistry

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Who Are the Chemistry Mentors?

Every mentor on ScholarsColab already holds a PhD and works at a university or college, so they have been through admission, research, publishing and the PhD journey themselves, and now guide students through it. You can check each mentor's publications and where they were published on their individual profile on ScholarsColab before you book.

  • PhD-qualifiedEvery mentor has completed a doctorate.
  • University and college facultyThey teach, supervise and research at universities and colleges.
  • Proven publication recordTheir published work is listed on their profile, so you can judge its quality yourself.

Research Areas of Our Chemistry Mentors

24 of our Chemistry mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 1,644 papers between 1975 and 2026, cited 47,371 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Synthesis Characterization, Molecular Docking and Biological Activities.

24mentors with publication data
1,644publications
47,371citations
2026latest paper

Recurring research themes

  • Synthesis Characterization27 papers · 12 mentors
  • Molecular Docking50 papers · 8 mentors
  • Biological Activities12 papers · 8 mentors
  • Design Synthesis25 papers · 7 mentors
  • Methylene Blue10 papers · 7 mentors
  • Heavy Metal13 papers · 8 mentors

Recent publications by our Chemistry mentors

  • In situ synthesis of aluminum/copper-doped carbon dots from magnetite graphene oxide-carboxymethyl cellulose-2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid hydrogel and their …RSC advances · 2026 · Mohamed El-Sakhawy
  • Aggregation induced emission active Schiff base compounds: from fundamentals to applicationsDiscover Sensors · 2026 · Thanasekaran Pounraj
  • Examining the Impact of Smart Technologies on Mental Health and Well-Being: A Global Review StudyCurrent Psychiatry Research and Reviews · 2026 · Ajmer Singh Grewal
  • Neuroprotective Marine Bioactives in Paediatric ADHD: A Focused Review on Therapeutic PotentialCNS & Neurological Disorders-Drug Targets · 2026 · Ajmer Singh Grewal
  • A Low‐Permeability TEMPO‐Phosphate as an Anionic Posolyte for Aqueous Redox‐Flow BatteriesAngewandte Chemie, e25352 · 2026 · Jonatas Faleiro Berbigier
  • MBenes: Emerging Two-Dimensional Metal Borides for Multifunctional Energy Storage and Conversion TechnologiesJournal of Materials Chemistry A · 2026 · Dr. Pooja Agarwal
  • Nanoceramics Materials for Next generation High-Efficiency Energy Storage, Energy Conversion and Energy Transmission SystemsSustainable Energy & Fuels · 2026 · Dr. Pooja Agarwal
  • Qualitative Phytochemical Screening Methods of Bioactive Compounds from Medicinal PlantsJ. Mater. Environ. Sci · 2026 · Kabir Danjuma

Possible PhD research directions

Based on what our Chemistry mentors have published, a PhD in Chemistry with their guidance could explore:

  • Synthesis Characterization, especially where it meets molecular docking
  • Molecular Docking, especially where it meets design synthesis
  • Biological Activities, especially where it meets molecular docking
  • Design Synthesis

These directions are drawn from published work and are a starting point, not fixed topics. Discuss which fits your interests in a first meeting with a mentor. Source: mentors' Google Scholar profiles on ScholarsColab, updated October 2026.

What You Can Discuss With a Chemistry PhD Mentor

  • Whether a PhD in Chemistry fits your goals, and how it compares with other doctorate options
  • Shortlisting Chemistry PhD programs and judging which ones are the best fit for you
  • Funding options: scholarships, fellowships and assistantships
  • Choosing a research topic and writing your research proposal
  • Approaching supervisors and preparing for PhD interviews
  • Managing the PhD journey: milestones, publications and staying on track
  • Careers after a PhD in Chemistry: academia, industry and research roles

Chemistry Specialisations

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How Mentoring Works

Four simple steps, from choosing your mentor to talking it all through.

  1. Step 1

    Choose a mentor

    Browse Chemistry PhD mentors and compare their profiles and publications.

  2. Step 2

    Book a time

    Pick a slot that suits you from the mentor's calendar.

  3. Step 3

    Start with a short call

    A 10-minute first meeting to see if the mentor is right for you.

  4. Step 4

    Book a longer session

    Schedule a full one-to-one online meeting for all your questions.

Talk to a Chemistry PhD Mentor

Choose a mentor, book a time that suits you, and get clear answers in a one-to-one online session.

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Use this short first call to explain your questions and see whether the mentor is the right fit. If it helps, you can then book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the Chemistry PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?

Every Chemistry mentor holds a PhD and works at a university or college, with a track record of published research. You can check each mentor's publications, and where they were published, on their profile on ScholarsColab before you book.

What can I discuss with a Chemistry PhD mentor?

Anything about your PhD journey: whether to do a PhD, choosing programs and supervisors, funding, your research proposal, applications and interviews, managing your research, and careers after the PhD.

How much does a meeting cost?

You start with an initial 10-minute meeting for ₹299 (INR). It lets you explain your questions and decide whether the mentor is right for you. If it is, you can book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.