Jaya Baranwal
Jaya Baranwal is a PhD student at Polymat with a background in chemistry, analytical sciences, and medicinal chemistry. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Physics in 2017 and completed her Master's degree in Chemistry at the University of Lucknow, India, in 2019. During her Master's studies, she conducted research on the development of novel fluorescent compounds for the detection of specific G-Quadruplex DNA structures, which play important roles in biological systems.
Prior to joining Polymat, Jaya gained research experience at scientific institutions in India. At the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), she worked on the synthesis of quinolinium derivatives and their interactions with nucleic acids, strengthening her expertise in medicinal chemistry and molecular design. She later joined the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) as a Project Associate, where she focused on analytical method development and the qualitative and quantitative analysis of molecules for biological applications.
At Polymat, her PhD research focuses on the development of new sustainable biocomposite materials specifically designed to protect and enhance agricultural and food systems while minimizing environmental impact. Her work aims to contribute to the advancement of environmentally friendly materials that support sustainable agriculture and food production.
Publicaciones
Forefront Strategies for Biomass Valorization: From Deconstruction to Bioplastic Production
J. Baranwal and D. Merino
Sustainability of food packaging
A. Kumar, J. Baranwal, B. Barse, I. Piga, A. Cincotti and G. Gatto


