In this episode, I chat with Prof. Anant Kapdi, an Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Dyes at the Institute of Chemical Technology. He received his PhD in 2008 under the supervision of Dr. Fairlamb at York University and completed a postdoc in the research group of Prof. Lutz Ackermann at the Georg-August-University Gottingen as an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow before joining the faculty at the Institute of Chemical Technology. He also served as the inaugural Deputy Director of the Institute of Chemical Technology. 

Prof. Kapdi's research focuses on the development of synthetically efficient processes using novel metallacycles. We indulge in a fantastic conversation on his incredible journey in science and chemistry in particular; terrific mentors who have influenced and inspired him; groundbreaking research at the frontiers of palladium chemistry; translational research and the importance of industry-academia collaboration; donning administrative roles and helping build a new institute; founding the Innovation & Sustainability Chemistry Consortium (ISCC) to answer the pressing challenges of the day; and many more things!!