Vamsi Karapala

Led organic synthesis projects for f-block complexes, contributing to quantum information science and quantum sensing applications. Mentored students, established a new organic lab, and created SOPs for instruments and chemical inventory.

Established a fully functional organic lab space, including ordering and assembling all necessary equipment. Managed budgeting, designed, and synthesized proposed projects, demonstrating strong technical and analytical skills.

Designed and synthesized highly efficient non-fullerene acceptors for organic photovoltaics, achieving high power conversion efficiency in organic solar cells through device fabrication in a clean room. Mentored undergraduate and graduate students, and actively contributed to manuscript review and writing.

Collaborated with the BASF fungicides Germany team to identify potential active entities and optimize synthetic schemes. Successfully scaled-up required active molecules and ensured smooth lab functioning by adhering to cGMP policies.

Proposed and costed various synthetic schemes for client bidding, leading a team of 4-10 members to synthesize a wide variety of pharmaceutical molecules. Developed novel synthetic methodologies and scaled up production from milligram to kilogram scales.

Synthesized organic molecules and ensured timely delivery to clients, adhering strictly to documentation and reporting requirements. Successfully produced molecules ranging from milligram to kilogram scale under cGMP conditions.

Synthesized small molecules at milligram scale and successfully scaled them up to kilogram levels in the pilot plant. Planned and supervised scale-up batches, meticulously following cGMP protocols and maintaining BPR sheets.

Focused on advanced research in organic synthetic chemistry. Gained extensive experience in both industrial and academic research and development, delivering high-quality, rigorously tested results.

Completed a Master of Science degree in Chemistry. Developed foundational knowledge and practical skills in chemical principles and laboratory techniques.