Dr. Shubham Srivastava is a Natural Product Chemist and Analytical Scientist specializing in essential oil chemistry, stereochemistry of terpenoids, and advanced analytical profiling. His research integrates natural product isolation, chiral GC-MS, and NMR-based structure elucidation to explore novel compounds from aromatic plants. He has contributed significantly to chemotaxonomy, essential oil authentication, and quality assessment methods with direct industry applications. With a strong publication record in high-impact journals, Dr. Srivastava bridges academic research and industrial innovation. His work not only advances fundamental chemistry but also addresses practical challenges in natural product utilization, fragrance research, and sustainable resource management.
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Education
Dr. Srivastava earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants/AcSIR, where he investigated essential oils of the Lamiaceae family, isolating and characterizing multiple novel compounds with promising biological activities. His doctoral research advanced understanding of stereochemistry in terpenoids and chemotypic variations in Ocimum species. Before this, he completed his M.Sc. in Chemistry at HNB Garhwal University, with a strong foundation in organic and analytical chemistry. His undergraduate studies at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University further strengthened his expertise in chemical sciences, providing the academic foundation for his specialization in natural product chemistry.
Professional Experience
Dr. Srivastava currently serves as Deputy Manager (R&D) at DS Group, Noida, where he leads analytical method development, natural product authentication, and quality assessment of fragrance ingredients. He has previously worked as Assistant Manager (R&D) at Goel Group, where he developed GC-MS and NMR-based profiling protocols, standardized quality specifications, and applied international guidelines for essential oils and oleoresins. His experience includes method validation, aroma marker profiling, and chiral analysis, ensuring scientific and industrial alignment. Through his combined academic and industrial roles, he has bridged research innovation with market-driven applications, making significant contributions to product development and chemical authentication.
Awards and Recognition
Dr. Srivastava has been recognized for his outstanding research in natural product chemistry with the Outstanding Research Publication Award from CSIR-CIMAP. He has also presented his work at national scientific forums, including a notable poster presentation at a conference on aromatic and medicinal plants. His publication portfolio exceeds 14 SCI-indexed papers with a cumulative impact factor above 60, reflecting international recognition of his contributions. He actively serves the scientific community through peer review activities for respected journals such as VEGETOS and the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. These achievements highlight his growing influence as a natural product chemist.
Research Skills
Dr. Srivastava’s expertise lies in natural product chemistry, with advanced proficiency in analytical tools such as GC-MS, GC-FID, HS-GC, SPME, NMR, FTIR, LC-MS, and GCMS/MS. He is skilled in chiral separation, aroma marker profiling, and compound structure elucidation, supported by strong command of software including ChemDraw and Topspin. His technical strengths extend to column chromatography, distillation, and sample preparation. His research contributions include isolating novel terpenoids, optimizing GC-MS methods for low-concentration aroma markers, and developing protocols for essential oil authentication. His multidisciplinary approach supports both fundamental discovery and practical applications in fragrance science and phytochemistry.
Publications
Srivastava, S., Chanotiya, C.S., Lal, R.K., & Mishra, A. (2022). Chemical investigation and biological activities of Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth) essential oil. Industrial Crops and Products.
Srivastava, S., Lal, R.K., Chanotiya, C.S., & Mishra, A. (2022). Chemical composition of phenylpropanoid rich chemotypes of Ocimum basilicum L. and their antimicrobial activities. Industrial Crops and Products.
Srivastava, S., Lal, R.K., Chanotiya, C.S., & Mishra, A. (2021). Chemical diversity of essential oil among basil genotypes (Ocimum viride Willd.) across the years. Industrial Crops and Products.
Kaur, N., Mathela, C.S., Srivastava, S., Rawat, N.S., & Chanotiya, C.S. (2025). Chiral discrimination of (R)-(-)-linalool and characterization of new key marker constituent homalomenol D in Homalomena aromatica (Spreng.) Schott essential oil.
Yadav, K., Pant, Y., Srivastava, S., Bhatt, D., Lal, R.K., Dwivedi, A., Mishra, A., Bawankule, D.U., Semwal, M., & Chanotiya, C.S. (2025). Chemistry and characterization of high-value acyclic alcohols in Ocimum africanum Lour. hybrids and their biological potential. Industrial Crops and Products.
Pant, Y., Srivastava, S., Lal, R.K., Mishra, A., Bawitlung, L., Bhatt, D., Gupta, P., Yadav, S., Bawankule, D.U., & Tyagi, V. (2024). Chemical composition of γ-irradiated German chamomile (Matricaria recutita L.) flower essential oils, acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity and antimicrobial effects. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 103391.
Conclusion
Dr. Shubham Srivastava stands out as an emerging leader in natural product chemistry and analytical science. His research has yielded novel compounds, innovative analytical methods, and practical solutions for essential oil authentication and quality assurance. With strong academic grounding, significant publication output, and industrial research experience, he bridges fundamental chemistry with applied innovation. His ability to integrate advanced analytical technologies with sustainable natural product research underscores his contributions to both science and industry. With expanding collaborations, peer review activities, and growing recognition, Dr. Srivastava is poised to make lasting impacts in natural product chemistry and environmental sustainability.