RAJNISH KUMAR

@nietpharmacy.co.in

Associate Professor
Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology (Pharmacy Institute), Greater Noida

RAJNISH KUMAR
Dr. Rajnish Kumar is a distinguished academic researcher, educator, and scientific communicator in pharmaceutical chemistry, organic chemistry, and biomedical sciences, with affiliations at the Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology (Pharmacy Institute) and Shri Ram Murti Smarak College of Engineering, Technology & Research. His scholarly presence is widely recognized across platforms including Google Scholar, Web of Science, Scopus, ResearchGate, LinkedIn, and ORCID, where he has authored over 120 publications, accumulated more than 1,000 citations, and achieved an h-index of 17. His research focuses on heterocyclic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and drug design, particularly exploring benzimidazoles, oxadiazoles, quinolines, pyrazolines, and piperazine derivatives for therapeutic applications such as anticancer, anticonvulsant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-diabetic agents. Collectively, his academic footprint positions him as a thought leader in medicinal chemistry.

EDUCATION

Ph. D. in Pharmaceutical Science.
M Pharm (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Drug Discovery, Cancer Research

FUTURE PROJECTS

In silico Screening, Synthesis, and Anticancer Evaluation of New Piperazine Derivatives.


Applications Invited

In silico Screening, Synthesis, and Anticancer Evaluation of New Piperazine Derivatives.


Applications Invited

Development of Nano-formulated Dual-Acting Molecules for Simultaneous Management of Epilepsy and Alzheimer’s Disease


Applications Invited
136

Scopus Publications

1063

Scholar Citations

18

Scholar h-index

31

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Comment on “Association between tooth agenesis and root morphology assessed by periapical radiographs”
    S Manikya, V Vadhithala, R Kumar, P Nainwal
    Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics/Fortschritte der Kieferorthopädie, 1-2 , 2026
    2026
  • Comment on “Assessment of geometric distortions and dosimetric impact from implementing 2D-T2-PROPELLER and 3D-T1-LAVA-FLEX in an MRI-only gynecological brachytherapy workflow”
    S Manikya, V Vadhithala, R Kumar, P Nainwal
    Brachytherapy , 2026
    2026
  • Piperazine derivatives as anticancer agents: a medicinal chemistry review of structure, mechanism, and clinical translation
    T Porwal, R Kumar, S Tripathi
    Medicinal Chemistry Research, 1-33 , 2026
    2026
  • Zwitterion: Important Tool for the Regioselective Synthesis of Five‑Membered Heterocycles: Mechanistic and Synthetic Perspectives
    S Tripathi, R Kumar, RK Yadav, Salahuddin
    ChemistrySelect 11 (18), e73381 , 2026
    2026
  • Re: Furrer MA, Lyttwin B, Pärli MS, et al. Incidental Prostate Cancer Is an Uncommon but Clinically Nonnegligible Cause of Death in Selected Long-term Survivors of Urothelial …
    S Manikya, V Vadhithala, R Kumar
    European Urology Open Science 88, 11 , 2026
    2026
  • Regarding “Stepwise REsectoscopic DIscoid SHaping (REDISH) followed by ultrasound-guided forceps traction for safe and effective one-step removal of large and deep submucous …
    S Manikya, V Vadhithala, R Kumar, P Nainwal
    Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology , 2026
    2026
  • Synthesis, in-vivo, ADMET prediction, molecular docking studies, MD simulation, and DFT analysis of novel 1, 3, 4-oxadiazole-furan hybrids as anticonvulsants
    RK Yadav, R Kumar, A Mazumder
    Journal of Molecular Structure, 145910 , 2026
    2026
  • Comment on" Associations Between ACO Enrollment Status and Drug and Nondrug Costs Among Older Adults Newly Diagnosed With ADRD".
    S Manikya, V Vadhithala, R Kumar, P Nainwal
    The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry: Official Journal of the … , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Recent Trends in the Synthesis of Benzimidazoles and Use of the Phillips Modification. A Review
    S Rani, Salahuddin, A Mazumder, R Kumar, S Mangal, R Sharma, ...
    Organic Preparations and Procedures International, 1-30 , 2026
    2026
  • Utility of Palladium as a Catalyst for the Synthesis of Five and Six-Membered Heterocyclic Moieties
    S Singh, R Kumar, S Tripathi, Salahuddin, A Mazumder, N Singh
    Current Organic Chemistry , 2026
    2026
  • Ludwig Knorr’s synthesis: Advances in heterocyclic synthesis of quinoline, quinolone, pyrazole, and pyrrole derivatives
    Siddharth, Salahuddin, Siddhant, A Mazumder, R Kumar, DP Rav, ...
    Synthetic Communications, 1-28 , 2026
    2026
  • An Insight into the Structural Modification and Mechanism of Ursolic Acid at C-3 and C-28: Strategy for Searching Anti-Cancer Therapeutics
    DP Rav, S Kumar, ٔ Salahuddin, R Kumar, A Mazumder, A Debnath, ...
    Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry , 2026
    2026
  • Advances in Synthesis of Piperazine Analogues and Molecular Targets: Unlocking Their Potential in CNS Disorder Therapy
    N Pal, R Kumar, S Tripathi, A Mazumder, Salahuddin
    Letters in Organic Chemistry , 2026
    2026
  • Advances in Chemotherapeutic Potential of Glycoconjugates against Cancer
    R Kumar, A Singh, A Mazumder, Salahuddin, N Singh
    Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry , 2026
    2026
  • Multi-target exploration of newly synthesized pyrazoline-quinoline derivatives via in vitro screening, QSAR, molecular docking, MD simulations, and DFT analysis
    H Singh, R Kumar, A Mazumder
    Bioorganic Chemistry, 109369 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Catalyzed protocol in the development of new quinoline derivatives: Recent updates
    MA Siddiqui, Salahuddin, R Kumar, A Mazumder, MJ Ahsan, MS Yar
    Synthetic Communications 55 (23), 1743-1773 , 2025
    2025
  • Synthesis, Pharmacological Activities, Structure-activity Relationship of 1, 3, 4-Oxadiazole-Piperazine Conjugates: A Review
    U Sharma, R Kumar, A Mazumder, Salahuddin, PK Tyagi, S Singh
    Medicinal Chemistry 21 (9), 912-937 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Targeting the NLRP3 inflammasome with natural products for ischemia–reperfusion injury across organs: mechanisms, structure–activity relationships, and delivery innovations
    R Kumar, A Singh, S Tripathi, Salahuddin, MM Abdullah
    Inflammopharmacology, 1-46 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Exploration of glitazone/thiazolidinedione derivatives: molecular design and therapeutic potential
    Salahuddin, A Mazumder, MJ Ahsan, R Kumar, Z Ullah, M Shahar Yar, ...
    Bioengineering 12 (10), 1024 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Design, synthesis, in silico and in vivo evaluation of 1, 3, 4-oxadiazoles as anticonvulsant agents
    RK Yadav, R Kumar, A Mazumder
    Journal of Molecular Structure 1340, 142512 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Onosma L.: A review of phytochemistry and ethnopharmacology
    N Kumar, R Kumar, K Kishore
    Pharmacognosy reviews 7 (14), 140 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 117
  • An updated review summarizing the anticancer efficacy of melittin from bee venom in several models of human cancers
    P Pandey, F Khan, MA Khan, R Kumar, TK Upadhyay
    Nutrients 15 (14), 3111 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 78
  • The medicinal chemistry of piperazines: A review
    M Faizan, R Kumar, A Mazumder, Salahuddin, N Kukreti, A Kumar, ...
    Chemical Biology & drug design 103 (6), e14537 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 61
  • Camphor and menthol as anticancer agents: Synthesis, structure-activity relationship and interaction with cancer cell lines
    H Singh, R Kumar, A Mazumder, Salahuddin, RK Yadav, B Chauhan, ...
    Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry-Anti-Cancer Agents) 23 (6), 614-623 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 44
  • Glutathione depletion and concomitant elevation of susceptibility in patients with Parkinson’s disease: state-of-the-art MR spectroscopy and neuropsychological study
    D Shukla, A Goel, PK Mandal, S Joon, K Punjabi, Y Arora, R Kumar, ...
    ACS Chemical Neuroscience 14 (24), 4383-4394 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 37
  • Pyridine moiety: an insight into recent advances in the treatment of cancer
    R Sahu, R Mishra, R Kumar, Salahuddin, C Majee, A Mazumder, A Kumar
    Mini Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 22 (2), 248-272 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 37
  • Synthetic approaches, biological activities, and structure–activity relationship of pyrazolines and related derivatives
    R Kumar, H Singh, A Mazumder, Salahuddin, RK Yadav
    Topics in Current Chemistry 381 (3), 12 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 32
  • Synthesis and Biological Potentials of Quinoline Analogues: A Review of Literature
    L Kumari, Salahuddin, A Mazumder, D Pandey, MS Yar, R Kumar, ...
    Mini-Reviews in Organic Chemistry 16, 1-36 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 32
  • Benzimidazole-quinoline hybrid scaffold as promising pharmacological agents: a review
    D Tiglani, Salahuddin, A Mazumder, MS Yar, R Kumar, MJ Ahsan
    Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds 42 (8), 5044-5066 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 30
  • Wound healing activity of ethanolic extract of Plantago Ovata (Ispaghula) seeds
    S Singh, R Singh, N Kumar, R Kumar
    Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 108-111 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 27
  • Molecular target interactions of quinoline derivatives as anticancer agents: A review
    V Pradhan, R Kumar, A Mazumder, MM Abdullah, M Shahar Yar, ...
    Chemical Biology & Drug Design 101 (4), 977-997 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 26
  • Synthesis anticonvulsant and cytotoxic evaluation of Benzimidazole-Quinoline hybrids Schiff Base Analogs
    D Tiglani, Salahuddin, A Mazumder, R Kumar, MS Yar, MJ Ahsan, ...
    Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds 44 (2), 960-980 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 23
  • Insights into interactions of human cytochrome P450 17A1: A review
    H Singh, R Kumar, A Mazumder, Salahuddin, R Mazumder, MM Abdullah
    Current drug metabolism 23 (3), 172-187 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 23
  • Hantzsch reaction: The important key for pyridine/dihydropyridine synthesis
    M Faizan, R Kumar, A Mazumder, Salahuddin, N Kukreti, PK Tyagi, ...
    Synthetic Communications 54 (15), 1221-1244 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 21
  • Recent insights on synthetic methods and pharmacological potential in relation with structure of benzothiazoles
    RK Yadav, R Kumar, H Singh, A Mazumdar, Salahuddin, B Chauhan, ...
    Medicinal Chemistry 19 (4), 325-360 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 21
  • Synthesis, Characterization and Anticonvulsant Potential of 2,5-Disubstituted 1,3,4-Oxadiazole Analogues
    MMA Rajnish Kumar
    Asian Journal of Chemistry 31 (6), 1389-1397 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 20
  • Synthesis, Characterization, In Silico and In Vivo Evaluation of Benzimidazole‐Bearing Quinoline Schiff Bases as New Anticonvulsant Agents
    K Shabana, Salahuddin, A Mazumder, H Singh, R Kumar, S Tyagi, V Datt, ...
    ChemistrySelect 8 (21), e202300209 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 18
  • Pyridine Moiety: Recent Advances in Cancer Treatment.
    R Sahu, R Mishra, R Kumar, C Majee, A Mazumder, A Kumar
    Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 83 (2) , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 18
  • Insight into the synthesis, biological activity, and structure-activity relationship of benzothiazole and benzothiazole-hydrazone derivatives: A comprehensive review
    H Singh, R Kumar, RK Yadav, A Mazumder, Salahuddin, B Chauhan, ...
    Mini Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 23 (5), 537-575 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 17
  • Recent advances in synthetic strategies of benzimidazole and its analogs: a review
    H Singh, R Kumar, P Tiwari, A Singh
    Current Organic Chemistry 26 (19), 1767-1778 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 15

RESEARCH OUTPUTS (PATENTS, SOFTWARE, PUBLICATIONS, PRODUCTS)

Anticonvulsant Potential of Novel Pyrazoline Derivatives Containing

Benzothiazole Moiety. (India Patent, Application Number 202111037379, Filed

18/08/2021 Published 03/09/2021, Granted 03/01/2024)

• Solvent-free synthesis of benzimidazole derivatives. (India Patent, Application Number

202311007058A, filed 03/02/2023 Published 10/02/2023, Granted 21/05/2024)

• A polyherbal pharmaceutical topical formulation for wound healing and method for preparation thereof. (India Patent, Application Number 202211048376, Filed
25/08/2022 Published 02/09/2022, Granted 08/10/2024)

• Composition Of Herbal Tablet for Anti-urolithiatic and Anti-Arthritic Activity and

Preparation Method Thereof (India Patent, Application Number 202311083423, Filed

07/12/2023, Published 12/01/2024)

• Composition of a Polyherbal Tablet Having Hepatoprotective Effect and Method of

Preparation Thereof (India Patent, Application Number 202311062355, Filed

16/10/2023, Published 13/10/2023)

• Intelligent Plant Monitoring System with Bug Repellent And Remote Communication

(India Patent, Application Number 202311062355, Filed 29/05/2023, Published

23/06/2023)

• A Polyherbal emulgel formulation acting against psoriasis and method for preparation thereof. (India Patent, Application Number 202211036415, Filed 24/06/2022 Published
08/07/2022)