Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Professor Diwan Rawat of Delhi University Elected INSA Fellow
Professor Diwan S Rawat, a chemistry professor, was chosen as a Fellow by the Indian National Science Academy, a top honor for scientists in India.
He's also the Vice Chancellor of Kumaun University.
Professor Rawat has done important research, especially on new medicines for Parkinson's disease.
His work has led to a molecule that has passed early human trials in the US.
He has developed other molecules, one for autoimmune diseases and another for dementia.
He has published many research papers and has many patents.
Professor Diwan S Rawat of Delhi University has been elected as a Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy.
Rawat is a Senior Professor of Chemistry and the current Vice Chancellor of Kumaun University.
He is recognized for his work in Medicinal Chemistry, particularly in developing drugs for Parkinson's treatment.
A molecule developed by his lab cleared Phase I human clinical trials for Parkinson's treatment and received US FDA approval.
Professor Rawat has published over 175 research papers and supervised 28 doctoral students.
- Who
- Professor Diwan S Rawat
- What
- Elected as a Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy (FNA).
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but the announcement was recent.
- Where
- Delhi University and Kumaun University.
- Why
- For his work in Medicinal Chemistry, especially on drug development for Parkinson's treatment.
- Name
- Diwan S Rawat
- Profession
- Senior Professor of Chemistry
- Current Role
- Vice Chancellor of Kumaun University
- Research Papers
- Over 175 published
- Patents
- 9
- Focus Area
- Medicinal Chemistry, Parkinson's treatment
- H-index
- 52