Naveen Thakur
About Naveen Thakur
Naveen Thakur is a scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, New Jersey, with a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Florida and extensive research experience in protein-lipid interactions.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Naveen Thakur is currently employed as a Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. In this role, he works on-site, contributing to the company's research and development efforts.
Educational Background in Chemistry
Naveen Thakur obtained his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry from the University of Florida, where he studied from 2018 to 2023. Prior to this, he completed a Master’s degree in Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, during the period from 2016 to 2018. He also holds a Bachelor's degree with Honors in Chemistry from Hindu College, University of Delhi, earned between 2013 and 2016.
Previous Roles at the University of Florida
Naveen Thakur held multiple roles at the University of Florida. He served as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2022 to 2023, Graduate Teaching Assistant from 2018 to 2021, and Student Mentor at the Department of Chemistry from 2021 to 2023. His responsibilities included mentoring students, leading research projects, and teaching various chemistry courses.
Research Experience and Focus
Naveen Thakur has a profound research background, particularly in the field of chemistry. He focused on studying the role of lipids in modulating the structure and function of membrane proteins and was skilled in using advanced techniques such as biomolecular NMR and fluorescence spectroscopy. He also investigated protein-lipid, protein-ligand, and protein-protein interactions within G protein-coupled receptors.
Recognition and Awards
Throughout his career, Naveen Thakur has received recognition for his outstanding research merit. His contributions have been acknowledged through several travel awards and best poster awards at various prestigious international and national conferences. He has also been honored by the University of Florida for his exceptional research work.