World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Irishi N. N. Namboothiri

Irishi N. N. Namboothiri

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
47
Citations
6460
World Ranking
15800
National Ranking
301

Overview

Irishi N. N. Namboothiri is affiliated with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay in India. Their research spans multiple fields, primarily focusing on Materials Science and Chemistry, with significant contributions to Materials Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. Their work also touches on areas like Mechanics of Materials, Aerospace Engineering, and Molecular Biology.

The scientist's research topics are centered around crystallization and solubility studies, X-ray diffraction in crystallography, the development and analysis of energetic materials and combustion, as well as rocket and propulsion systems research. They have also contributed to asymmetric synthesis and catalysis, synthesis of indole derivatives, and sulfur-based synthesis techniques.

Significant recent publications by Irishi N. N. Namboothiri include:

  • Synthesis of indenofurans, benzofurans and spiro-lactones via Hauser-Kraus annulation involving 1,6-addition of phthalide to quinone methides, 2020, Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry
  • Metal-Free and Regioselective Synthesis of Functionalized α-Carbolines via [3 + 3] Annulation of Morita-Baylis-Hillman Acetates of Nitroalkenes with Iminoindolines, 2021, The Journal of Organic Chemistry
  • Synthesis of Densely Substituted Sulfonylfurans and Dihydrofurans via Cascade Reactions of α-Functionalized Nitroalkenes with β-Ketosulfones, 2020, The Journal of Organic Chemistry
  • Kinetic and Dynamic Kinetic Resolution by Dual Catalysis, 2022, European Journal of Organic Chemistry
  • Strategies towards potent trypanocidal drugs: Application of Rh-catalyzed [2 + 2 + 2] cycloadditions, sulfonyl phthalide annulation and nitroalkene reactions for the synthesis of substituted quinones and their evaluation against Trypanosoma cruzi, 2020, Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry

Frequent co-authors in their work include:

  • Arindrajit Chowdhury
  • Neeraj Kumbhakarna
  • Sohan Lal
  • Chenikkayala Siva Sankara
  • Alfred Häßner

Their research has been published in multiple venues with recurring contributions to journals such as:

  • The Cambridge Structural Database
  • The Journal of Organic Chemistry
  • Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry
  • European Journal of Organic Chemistry
  • Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry

This body of work highlights a focus on detailed structural analyses through crystallography methods and practical synthetic organic chemistry approaches, reflecting interdisciplinary insights into both theoretical and applied aspects of materials and chemical sciences.

Best Publications

  • The important role of heteroaromatics in the design of efficient second-order nonlinear optical molecules: Theoretical investigation on push-pull heteroaromatic stilbenes

    Pushkara Rao Varanasi;Alex K.-Y. Jen;J. Chandrasekhar;I. N. N. Namboothiri

  • Synthesis of Imidazopyridines from the Morita–Baylis–Hillman Acetates of Nitroalkenes and Convenient Access to Alpidem and Zolpidem

    Divya K. Nair;Shaikh M. Mobin;Irishi N. N. Namboothiri

  • Base-mediated reaction of the Bestmann-Ohira reagent with nitroalkenes for the regioselective synthesis of phosphonylpyrazoles.

    R. Muruganantham;Shaikh M. Mobin;Irishi N. N. Namboothiri

  • Part I: Nitroalkenes in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds

    Azim Ziyaei Halimehjani;Irishi N. N. Namboothiri;Seyyed Emad Hooshmand

  • Asymmetric Synthesis of Quaternary α‐Amino Acids and Their Phosphonate Analogues

    Kalisankar Bera;Irishi N. N. Namboothiri

  • Phosphonylpyrazoles from Bestmann-Ohira reagent and nitroalkenes: synthesis and dynamic NMR studies.

    Rajendran Muruganantham;Irishi Namboothiri

  • Chiral squaramide-catalyzed asymmetric synthesis of pyranones and pyranonaphthoquinones via cascade reactions of 1,3-dicarbonyls with Morita–Baylis–Hillman acetates of nitroalkenes

    Divya K. Nair;Rubem F. S. Menna-Barreto;Eufrânio N. da Silva Júnior;Shaikh M. Mobin

  • Cooperative dehydrogenation of N-heterocycles using a carbon nanotube-rhodium nanohybrid.

    Dhanaji V. Jawale;Edmond Gravel;Nimesh Shah;Vincent Dauvois

  • Catalytic asymmetric reactions and synthesis of quinones

    Basavaprabhu Hosamani;Matheus F. Ribeiro;Eufrânio N. da Silva Júnior;Irishi N. N. Namboothiri

  • Regiospecific synthesis of arenofurans via cascade reactions of arenols with Morita–Baylis–Hillman acetates of nitroalkenes and total synthesis of isoparvifuran

    Tarun Kumar;Shaikh M. Mobin;Irishi N.N. Namboothiri

  • Hydroxyalkylation of conjugated nitroalkenes with activated nonenolizable carbonyl compounds.

    Indubhusan Deb;Mamta Dadwal;Shaikh M Mobin;Irishi N N Namboothiri

  • The Morita–Baylis–Hillman adducts of β-aryl nitroethylenes with other activated alkenes: synthesis and anticancer activity studies

    Mamta Dadwal;Renu Mohan;Dulal Panda;Shaikh M. Mobin

  • Synthesis and evaluation of α-hydroxymethylated conjugated nitroalkenes for their anticancer activity: Inhibition of cell proliferation by targeting microtubules

    Renu Mohan;Namrata Rastogi;Irishi N.N. Namboothiri;Shaikh M. Mobin

  • Nitroalkenes in the synthesis of carbocyclic compounds

    Azim Ziyaei Halimehjani;Irishi N. N. Namboothiri;Seyyed Emad Hooshmand

  • Synthesis and antitumor activity of selenium-containing quinone-based triazoles possessing two redox centres, and their mechanistic insights.

    Eduardo H.G. da Cruz;Molly A. Silvers;Guilherme A.M. Jardim;Jarbas M. Resende

  • Highly Selective Synthesis of Pyrazole and Spiropyrazoline Phosphonates via Base-Assisted Reaction of the Bestmann–Ohira Reagent with Enones

    Deepti Verma;Shaikh Mobin;Irishi N. N. Namboothiri

  • Recent developments in Tsuji-Wacker oxidation

    Thekke Veettil Baiju;Edmond Gravel;Eric Doris;Irishi N.N. Namboothiri

  • Synthesis of functionalized and fused furans and pyrans from the Morita-Baylis-Hillman acetates of nitroalkenes

    Divya K. Nair;Shaikh M. Mobin;Irishi N.N. Namboothiri

  • Regioselective synthesis of sulfonylpyrazoles via base mediated reaction of diazosulfones with nitroalkenes and a facile entry into Withasomnine.

    Rahul Kumar;Irishi N. N. Namboothiri

  • α-Hydroxymethylation of conjugated nitroalkenes via the Morita-Baylis-Hillman reaction

    Namrata Rastogi;Irishi N.N. Namboothiri;Miriam Cojocaru

  • Carbon nanotube–gold nanohybrids for selective catalytic oxidation of alcohols

    Rahul Kumar;Edmond Gravel;Agnès Hagège;Haiyan Li

Frequent Co-Authors

Shaikh M. Mobin
Shaikh M. Mobin Indian Institute of Technology Indore
Mordechai Sheves
Mordechai Sheves Weizmann Institute of Science
Ellen Wachtel
Ellen Wachtel Weizmann Institute of Science
Dulal Panda
Dulal Panda Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Simon G. Bott
Simon G. Bott University of Houston
Alfred Hassner
Alfred Hassner Bar-Ilan University
Dganit Danino
Dganit Danino Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
Jennifer S. Brodbelt
Jennifer S. Brodbelt The University of Texas at Austin
Cláudia Pessoa
Cláudia Pessoa Universidade Federal do Ceará
Naresh Kumar
Naresh Kumar University of New South Wales

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For students interested in Chemistry, exploring related fields such as forensic science can open diverse career opportunities. Pursuing a forensic science online degree provides foundational knowledge that merges chemistry with criminal investigations, making graduates valuable assets in various legal and scientific environments.

Advancing further, an online forensic psychology masters offers a unique blend of psychological and chemical expertise, ideal for those fascinated by the human behavior aspects within forensic contexts.

Careers in forensic science are growing steadily, with roles ranging from crime scene analysts to lab specialists. Understanding the industry through forensic science careers can help students align their interests and skills with the right job pathways.

For individuals eyeing specialized roles, becoming an autopsy technician is a viable option. Learning about an autopsy technician salary and job outlook can provide practical insight into this niche career, emphasizing the importance of chemistry in medical and legal examinations.

Best Scientists Citing Irishi N. N. Namboothiri

Trending Scientists