Sailesh did his MPharm from Korea. He has visited several European countries.

1. Curriculum Vitae
SAILESH MAHARJAN
Natural Product Chemistry/ Pharmacognosy
OBJECTIVES
To contribute to a pharmaceutical sector as a natural product chemist or researcher for discovery
of novel compounds using the knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences and gradually increasing
my role over time.
To apply my knowledge, training and experience in Pharmacognosy to teach, lead and mentor
the students in my field of specialization to impart sound knowledge in the subject and to inspire
and encourage them to pursue quality education and research.
To use my technical and innovative skills for meeting organizational objective and prove my
excellence in the responsibility bestowed on me.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master in Pharmacy (Pharmacognosy) [2017-2019] (GPA 4.38/4.5)
Advisors: Prof. Hyukjae Choi and Prof. Joo-Won Nam
Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, South Korea
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences [2009-2014]
Cist College, Baneshwor Kathmandu, Affiliated to Pokhara University
Intermediate in Science [2007-2009]
PTI College, Jawalakhel Lalitpur, Higher Secondary Education Board
School Leaving Certificate [2007]0
National Children School, Kanibahal Lalitpur, SLC Board
EXPERIENCES
Professional experience:
As a Quality Control Officer [May 2014 to June 2016]
Taurus Pharma. Pvt. Ltd., Dharke, Dhading

2. Key responsibilities:
o Performing analysis and release of raw materials, granules and finished products as per
specific monograph.
o Handling and calibration of lab equipments like HPLC (Agilent 1260 series), UV-
Spectrophotometer (Agilent Cary-60, Shimadzu), Flame Photometer, Polarimeter,
Potentiometer, Karl Fischer Moisture Titrator, Dissolution Test apparatus etc.
o Preparation of SOP’s, Specifications and analytical methods as per GMP guidelines
following different Pharmacopoeias.
o Performing routine stability testing of the finished products.
o Prepare, standardized and keep records of all volumetric solutions and other regents.
As a Sr. Quality Control Officer [June 2016 to Feb 2017]
Florid Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Dhapakhel, Lalitpur
Key responsibilities:
o Analysis of raw materials and finished products using different instrument such as HPLC,
UV, IR etc.
o Preparation of specifications, method of analysis and SOP's and maintain good
documentation practice in lab as per good laboratory practice guidelines.
o Calibration of equipments and validation of analytical methods.
Other experiences:
As resource person, two days workshop on basics of structural elucidation of organic
compounds-1D, 2D NMR Spectral Interpretations, organized by NPSS, Department of
Pharmacy, IOM, Tribhuvan University, Maharajgunj [16-17th
April, 2019]
As Tution Co-ordinator plus Science teacher [2012 to 2013]
Swadheen Wachanalaya, Lunkhusi Lalitpur (for grade 8, 9, 10)
As Home Tuition tutor [2007 to 2012]
Science and Mathematics subjects (for grade 8, 9 and 10)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
 Extraction, isolation and purification of bioactive compounds from plants, bacteria, fungi,
sponges etc.
 Advance knowledge and experience on separation and analysis of compounds by
chromatographic techniques: isolation and analytical HPLC, recycle HPLC, MPLC,
Column Chromatography, TLC etc.

3.  Structural elucidation of natural products by modern techniques of spectroscopic
analysis, MS, HRMS, IR, UV, 1D and 2D NMR (NOESY, COSY, HMBC, HMQC etc)
 Absolute configurational determination by Marfey’s method, Mosher’s method and CD
experiments.
 Excellent knowledge on GLP, cGMP, MSDS, SOP’s and Pharmacopoieas
 Performing calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipments
 Better knowledge on all principle of pharmaceutical technology and analytical processes
and concepts
 Maintenance of lab documents according to GLP guidelines
TRAININGS
NMR Training, 19th
FT-NMR Training Course, Center for Research Facilities (CRF), Yeungnam
University, Gyeongsan, South Korea
[3rd
Jan- 24th
Jan 2018]
Community Pharmacy Internship at Shubheksha Pharmacy, Thapathali Kathmandu
[27th
Aug- 9th
Oct 2013]
Hospital Pharmacy Internship at Kathmandu Model Hospital, Bagbazar Kathmandu
[13th
Nov-27th
Nov 2013]
In-Plant Industrial Training at Taurus Pharma. Pvt. Ltd., Dharke Dhading
[28th
April-29th
May 2014]
Two days training on recycle HPLC
Two days HPLC training from Agilent technology
One day training on MPLC (Biogen Isolera)
RESEARCH/ PUBLICATIONS
MS thesis: Maharjan S, Nam JW and Choi H, “A molecular networking based metabolite
analysis on Scutellariae radix and isolation of unstable isomers from the culture broth of
associated fungus Fusarium sp.” Yeungnam University. 2019
BS thesis: Maharjan S, Shrestha M, Ghimire S, Phuyal S, Sharma S. The project work entitled
“Prescribing practice and patient’s knowledge on dispensed drugs and antibiotics in two
hospitals of Kathmandu” Pokhara University. 2014
Research Paper: Yoon, J.; Maharjan, S.; Choi, H., Paracoccus ravus sp. nov., an
alphaproteobacterium isolated from marine sediment. Arch. of Microbiol. 2018 (Submitted)

4. Research Paper: Srivastav, S.; Neupane, S.; Bhurtel, S.; Katila, N.; Maharjan, S.; Choi, H.; Hong
J. T.; Choi, D. Y., Probiotics mixture increases butyrate, and subsequently rescues the nigral
dopaminergic neurons from MPTP and rotenone-induced neurotoxicity. J of Nutri Biochem. 2019
(Published)
Research Paper: Maharjan, S.; Nam, J. W.; Choi, H., A molecular networking based metabolite
analysis on Scutellariae radix. 2019 (manuscript writing)
Research Paper: Maharjan, S.; Nam, J. W.; Choi, H., Isolation of unstable isomers from the
culture broth of fungus Fusarium sp. associated with Scutellariae radix. 2019 (manuscript writing)
Project Lichen: Secondary metabolites isolated from Antarctic Lichen (under activities testing)
Project Forsythiaside A: Analytical method development and validation of content of
Forsythiaside A in dried fruits of Forsythia fructus. (For monograph in US Herbal Pharmacopoiea)
Project Diketopiperazines: Absolute configuration determination of diketopiperazines by
Marfey’s methods.
WORKSHOPS/ CONFERENCE
The 49th Annual Meeting and Symposium of the Korean Society of Pharmacognosy/ The
10th KSP-JSP-CSP Joint Symposium, organized by Korean Society of Pharmacognosy,
Ewha Womans University, South Korea [22-
23rd
Nov, 2018]
The 48th Annual Meeting and Conference of the Korean Society of Pharmacognosy,
organized by Korean Society of Pharmacognosy, Cha bio-complex, Cha University, South Korea
[23rd
Nov, 2017]
Summer Medicinal Resources Research Meeting, organized by Korean Society of
Pharmacognosy, Mt. Songni National Park, South Korea [6-7th
July, 2017]
One day workshop on Strategy on Impurity Testing and Impurity Standards, organized by
APPON Quality Circle [19th
May, 2016]
One day workshop on Paradigm shift in Pharmacy Profession, organized by NPSS,
Department of Pharmacy, Maharjgunj Medical Campus, Kathmandu [12th
March, 2010]
Amin Training, organized by Jyapu Samaj Yala, held in KUSOM College, Lalitpur [14th
Aug,
2011]

5. World heritage in young hands campaign, supported by National Federation of UNESCO
Associations in Japan, UNESCO [2006]
SKILLS
Research Skills
Column Chromatography, prep/semi-prep/ analytical HPLC-UV/PDA/ELSD, MPLC
LC-MS, GNPS/ Molecular networking, Cytoscape software, Insilicosis software,
NMR (1
H, 13
C, HMBC, HMQC, COSY, NOESY), Mester Nova software
Anti-Marine dereplication, chemDraw, Scifinder
Computer Skills
 Software-MS Word, Excel, Power Point Presentation, Photoshop, Page maker, Endnote,
SPSS, Graph pad prism, ImageJ, chemDraw etc.
 Speedy typing in English and Nepali language
Musical skills
Playing Guitar (Rhythm and bass), Playing Flute (Traditional wooden or bamboo bansuri), Side
Vocalist
VOLUNTEER WORKS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
As Library Incharge at Swadheen Wachanalaya (E-Library), Lunkhusi Lalitpur
[Mar 2010- Dec 2012] and as Executive Member [Jan 2012- Dec 2014]
Volunteer in Health Camp and Health Awareness Programme, Bal Mandir, Naxal
Kathmandu
As Executive Member at Sinchahiti Youth Group, Sinchahiti Lalitpur [2014- till date]
As the Program Co-ordinator [2012-2014], Nwochu Dabu program (Public speaking program)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Age/Sex- 29/M
Address: Sinchahiti-17, Patan, Lalitpur, Bagmati, Nepal
Cell: (+977)9841753170, E-mail: msaileshmaharjan@gmail.com

6. Hobbies:
o Keeping up with new technology
o Learning research articles
o Playing table tennis and guitar
o Love to visit new places and enjoy hiking and trekking
Value Profile:
Self-motivated, Flexibility to work hard for long hours and patient enough, Ability to grasp new
technologies, Problem solving abilities, Logical thinking and good analytical and communication
skills, Perfect handling of man and machine power
REFEREES
Prof. Hyukjae Choi Prof. Joo-Won Nam
Associate Professor, Yeungnam University Associate Professor, Yeungnam University
Gyeongsan, S. Korea Gyeongsan, S. Korea
Cell: (+977)9851006034 Cell: (+977)9851087798
Email: karkee_sb@yahoo.com Email: brhumagain@yahoo.com
Prof. Shiba Bahadur Karkee Mr. Baburam Humagain
Professor, HOD, CIST College Associate Professor, CIST College
Baneshwor, Kathmandu President, Nepal Pharmacy Council
Cell: (+977)9851006034 Cell: (+977)9851087798
Email: karkee_sb@yahoo.com Email: brhumagain@yahoo.com
Mr. Binaya Raj Koirala Mr. Deepak Basyal
Senior QA Pharmacist, Time Pharmaceuticals Assistant Professor, Tribhuvan University
Nawalparashi, Mukundapur Institute of Medicine (IOM), Maharajgunj
Cell: (+977)9841655302 Cell: (+977)9849826218
Dr. Taraman Kadayat
Phd, Yeungnam University
Post-doctoral researcher,
Daegu Gyeongbuk Medical Innovation Foundation
Cell: +8210-55035148
Email: kadayattaraman@gmail.com