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We are delighted to have you explore our research. Our group is dedicated to advancing the frontiers of organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and drug discovery.

Our research centres on the discovery and development of novel bioactive molecules for industrial and medical applications. Naturally produced chemicals play fundamental roles in biological systems, yet many are available only in trace amounts. Through innovative organic synthesis, we access these molecules and their analogues, enabling full assessment of biological activity, mode of action, and the development of new therapeutic leads. Our work is multi-disciplinary, combining synthetic organic chemistry, molecular modelling, and biological screening.

Our Research

Discover our research areas in Organic chemistry and drug discovery

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Organic/Medicinal Chemistry

Our group focuses on the design and synthesis of novel drug candidates for various therapeutic targets, with a particular emphasis on cancer and infectious diseases.

Drug Discovery

We employ state-of-the-art techniques in Organic/Medicinal Chemistry, including structure-based drug design, fragment-based drug discovery, and high-throughput screening.

Chemical Biology

Our research integrates chemical synthesis with biological studies to understand disease mechanisms and develop new therapeutic strategies.

Computational Drug Discovery

We use AI, machine learning, deep learning, molecular docking, and simulation to accelerate drug discovery and design.

Latest News

Daniel Guo Wins Prestigious Medicinal Chemistry Prize

June 03, 2026

Congratulations to Daniel Guo on winning the Prestigious Medicinal Chemistry Prize for Best Performance in the Level 3 Medicinal Chemistry course at UNSW Sydney.

Daniel Guo Wins Prestigious Medicinal Chemistry Prize

June 03, 2026

Congratulations to Daniel Guo on winning the Prestigious Medicinal Chemistry Prize for Best Performance in the Level 3 Medicinal Chemistry course at UNSW Sydney.

Congratulations to Dittu and Robert on Completing Their PhD

May 29, 2026

Congratulations to Dr Dittu Suresh and Dr Robert Rourke on the successful completion of their PhD studies. The Kumar Research Group celebrates their dedication and wishes them every success in...

Congratulations to Lilla, Matthew, and Tope on Successful Research Reviews

May 27, 2026

Congratulations to Lilla Nur Firli, Matthew Erlik, and Tope A. Ibisanmi on the successful completion of their research reviews, an important milestone in their graduate studies.

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