Hello, I'm Dheeraj

Computational
Drug Discovery
Researcher.

PhD Scholar (SIRe) & Project Scientist at SCFBio, IIT Delhi.
I specialize in Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD), applying Machine Learning and Molecular Dynamics Simulations to solve complex biological problems.

Researcher Profile
SCFBio Lab
Python Dev

6+

Years Experience

14*

Publications

11k+

Complexes Analyzed

* Including Accepted and Submitted Manuscripts
- About Me

Scientist & Developer

I am a researcher passionate about solving complex biological problems using high-performance computing. Currently working at SCFBio Lab, I specialize in virtual screening and creating ensembles of machine learning models to predict protein-ligand interactions.

Beyond research, I have a strong background in web technologies (PHP, JS), allowing me to build the tools that visualize and distribute my scientific findings.

  • Lab: SCFBio, IIT Delhi
  • Location: New Delhi
  • E-mail: dheeraj@scfbio-iitd.res.in

Technical Proficiency


Python (ML/Data)90%
MD Simulations (AMBER)85%
Bioinformatics80%
Web Development75%
- Recent Work

SEARCH-ML Framework

Stacked Ensemble QSAR

SEARCH-ML is a robust framework designed for high-accuracy binding affinity prediction. It employs a Stacked Ensemble architecture, integrating four cutting-edge base learners—XGBoost, CatBoost, LightGBM, and Random Forest—weighted by a Ridge Regression meta-learner.

Optimized via Bayesian hyperparameter tuning, it addresses two critical drug discovery challenges:

  • Forward VS: Library prioritization for lead identification.
  • Reverse VS (Target Fishing): Identifying off-target effects and drug repurposing.
Ensemble Learning Drug Repurposing Target Fishing HPC Ready
Search-ML App Screen