RAJESH PAUDEL

I am a PhD Scholar at University of South Florida in Chemistry Department. I am interested in doing researches in Computational Chemistry and also expecting challenges and a dynamic career to meet my goal in research field.

• Thapathali Engineering Campus, Institute of Engineering, Tahapathali, Kathmandu, Nepal: Assistant Lecturer of Chemistry, 2020 - 2022
• Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Ghantaghar, Kathmandu, Nepal: Assistant Lecturer of Chemistry, 2021 - 2022
• Liverpool International College, Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal: Chemistry Lecturer, 2020-2022
• Ellaine Memorial College, Sitapaila, Kathmandu, Nepal: Chemistry Lecturer and Lab Instructor, 2018 - 2020

• Workshop on Tools and Techniques in Chemistry: Participated in workshop held from April 2-4, 2019 in Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University which was organized by Nepal Chemical Society.
• Workshop on Scientific Writing: Participated in workshop held in July 22, 2017 in Trichandra Multiple Campus, Kathmandu which was organized by Nepal Chemical Society.
• The 8th Asian Conference on Colloid and Interface Science (ACCIS 2019): Participated and contributed Poster Presentation entitled, "Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Study of Lauha bhasma" held from September 24-27, 2019 in Pulchowk Campus, Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu which was organized by the Asian Society for Colloid and Surface Science (ASCASS).
• Infectious Diseases and Nanomedicine-2021: Participated in 3rd International Conference on Infectious Diseases and Nanomedicine-2021(ICIDN-2021) which was held virtually in Kathmandu, Nepal from December 15-18, 2021 and contributed a paper entitled, "Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Study of Lauha bhasma" as Poster Presentation.
• 6th Asia Pacific Conference of Young Scientists 2017 (APCYS-2017): Participated in APCYS-2017 held from November 1-7, 2017 in Kathmandu, Nepal.
• 7th Microsymposium on Applied Sciences [Nano/Bio]-2019: Participated and contributed Poster Presentation entitled, "Scientific Validation of Lauha bhasma using Ayurvedic and Modern Parameters" held in December 28, 2019 in Hotel Woodland, Kathmandu which was organized by Nepal Polymer Institute.
• International Workshop in Natural Products: From Conservation to Utilization: Participated in workshop, held in September 15, 2019 which was organized by Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and Research Center for Applied Science and Technology (RECAST), Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
• Research and Innovation for Prosperity: Participated and contributed Poster Presentation entitled, "Scientific Validation of Lauha bhasma using Ayurvedic and Modern Parameters" held in October 21-23, 2019, Kathmandu, Nepal which was organized by Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST).
• EWC Regional Workshop on Innovation and Leadership: Participated in workshop with the EWC Regional Innovation Lab in Nepal 2019 organized by East- West Center, Hawai'i USA and Research Center for Applied Science and Technology (RECAST), Tribhuvan University, Nepal.
• International Chemical Congress - 2018: Participated in International Chemical Congress Chemistry for Sustainable Development, held from March 8-10, 2018 in Sauraha, Chitwan, Nepal which was organized by Nepal Chemical Society.
• Workshop on Computional Software: Participanted in Workshop on Computional software, held on July 13, 2021 in central Department of Chemistry, Kathmandu, Nepal which was organized by Nepal Chemical Society.
• National Chemical Congress: Participated in National Chemical Congress, held on August 29, 2017 in Amrit Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal which was organized by Nepal Chemical Society.

• Identifying Binding Hot Spots on Protein Surfaces by Mixed-Solvent MD and FloodMap Analysis, Raymond N. Castle Student Research Conference, Vol 22, 2024.
• Mapping the binding sites of challenging drug targets, Curr Opin Struct Biol, 2023; https://doi.org/10.3410/f.742173646.7936
• Research Article entitled, "Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Study of Synthesized Lauha bhasma" was published in Journal of Nepal Chemical Society on August 30 2022 (https://doi.org/10.3126/jncs.v43i1.47031).
• Review Article entitled, "Microplastics in Environment: Global concern, Challenges and Controlling measures" was published in International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology on 26th May 2022 (https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-022-04261-1).
• Thesis Dissertation entitled, "Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Study of Iron nanoparticle "Lauha bhasma" under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Motee Lal Sharma, Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
• Research Volunteer in Biological Science Lab at Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
• Research Volunteer in Nanochemistry Lab at Research Center for Applied Science and Technology (RECAST), Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
• Seminar Presentation entitled, "Comparative study of cellular entry of incinerated ancient Gold particles (Swarna bhasma) and chemically synthesized gold particles" under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Megh Raj Pokhrel, Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
• Term Paper entitled, "Neem (Azadirathica indica) leaves for the removal of Organic Pollutants" under the supervision of Associate Professor Dr. Susan Joshi, Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.

• Letter of Appreciation from Research Center for Applied Science and Technology (RECAST) in December 26, 2020 for volunteering contribution in uplifting the Research Atmosphere of RECAST in Nanoparticle and Bio-inorganic Laboratory from January 2019 to January 2021.
• Letter of Appreciation from Nepal Chemical Society during 32nd Annual General Meeting in May 12, 2018 for Volunteering Support throughout the Conference, Workshop and Seminars.