Dr. Ramandeep Kaur joined PAU as Assistant Chemist on 24.05.2018 after completing BSc (Medical) from Punjab University, Chandigarh in 2010 and M.Sc. (Chemistry) from PAU in 2012 and Ph.D. (Chemistry) in 2017 from PAU, Ludhiana. Her field of specialization is Natural Product Chemistry. She has guided 8 M.Sc. students as major advisor and published 40 research papers in National and International journals. 

Professional Accomplishments

Research Publications:

1. Kaur J, Dudeja I, Chahal G K, Mankoo R K and Kaur R (2024) Synthesis of xylan and lignin based hydrogels and their use as growth media for rice (Oryza sativa). Nat Prod Res DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2324463 (NAAS- 8.488, IF-2.488).
2. Sharma P, Kaur R, Urvashi and Kaur J (2024) Chemical composition and antifungal potential of Vinca rosea leaf essential oil and extracts from northern India. Cogent Food Agric.10(1): 2382317 (IF-2.0)
3. Kaur R. Kaur R, Singh R, Bhardwaj U and Sharma P (2024) Isolation and derivatization of bioactive compounds from Saussurea lappa roots with antifungal efficacy against plant pathogenic fungi. J Biological Active Prod Nat (JBAPN) 14(5):551-556. (NAAS rating- 6.9, IF-0.9).
4. Kaur A, Kaur R, Bhardwaj U and Kaur P (2025) Optimisation and utilization of deep eutectic solvents for the green extraction of anticancer alkaloids from Catharanthus roseus. Nat Prod Res 2025:1-9 (NAAS-10.8)
5. Sharma P and Kaur R (2025) A Comprehensive Review of Aloe vera: Composition, Properties, Processing, and Applications. The Natural Product Journal. 10.2174/0122103155339416241018063421 (IF-0.7)

Awards and Recognitions

1. Got Best Poster Award at International conference on Sustainable Agriculture for Food and Livelihood Security held at PAU on November 27-29, 2012.
2. PAU Merit Fellowship in M.Sc. Chemistry (2010-12).
3. Merit Certificate in M.Sc. and Ph.D.
4. Award of Honour for highest OCPA in M.Sc. Chemistry by Society for Advancement of Academics, Sports and Cultural Activities (SAASCA), Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana.
5. Maulana Azad National Fellowship (JRF and SRF) granted by University Grants Commission (UGC), India during Ph.D.