Arun Kumar | Horticulture | Young Scientist Award Published-on 19/09/202519/09/2025 by Indian Scientist Mr. Arun Kumar | Horticulture | Young Scientist Award Lovely Professional University | India Arun Kumar is a motivated PhD Scholar in Horticulture (Fruit Science) with a strong academic foundation in agriculture, having completed B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture from Maharishi Markandeshwar University and M.Sc. Horticulture (Fruit Science) from Lovely Professional University, where he is currently pursuing doctoral research. His scholarly contributions include multiple research and review publications in reputed journals, book chapters with international publishers, and editorial work on academic books in horticultural sciences. He has authored patents focusing on eco-friendly and sustainable agricultural innovations and holds copyrights on advanced coating technologies for fruits. His research interests encompass postharvest management, precision horticulture, nanotechnology applications in fruit science, AI-based yield estimation, and sustainable agricultural practices. Arun Kumar has actively participated in national and international conferences, specialized training programs, and MOOCs on artificial intelligence in agriculture, climate-smart technologies, and agricultural extension. His academic record reflects impactful publications with significant citation counts, numerous indexed documents, and a growing h-index that underlines his scientific relevance. He has been recognized with awards such as the Best Researcher Award and Emerging Scientist Award, highlighting his dedication and innovation in horticultural sciences. With a blend of research excellence, innovative thinking, and passion for sustainable agriculture, he is committed to advancing horticultural research for global food security and sustainability. Profile : Scopus Featured Publications “Enhancing fruit quality and extending shelf life of Ber (Ziziphus mauritiana Lamk.) with edible coatings” “Exploring the impact of Agrovoltaics on horticultural crop yields and environmental stress mitigation: A comprehensive review” “Generative AI in innovative and eco-friendly packaging solutions” “Nanoemulsion Coatings with Encapsulating Clove Essential Oil for Shelf-Life Enhancement of Guava” “Comparison of different models for the estimation of genetic parameters of wool traits in intercross sheep”
Arun Kumar is a motivated PhD Scholar in Horticulture (Fruit Science) with a strong academic foundation in agriculture, having completed B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture from Maharishi Markandeshwar University and M.Sc. Horticulture (Fruit Science) from Lovely Professional University, where he is currently pursuing doctoral research. His scholarly contributions include multiple research and review publications in reputed journals, book chapters with international publishers, and editorial work on academic books in horticultural sciences. He has authored patents focusing on eco-friendly and sustainable agricultural innovations and holds copyrights on advanced coating technologies for fruits. His research interests encompass postharvest management, precision horticulture, nanotechnology applications in fruit science, AI-based yield estimation, and sustainable agricultural practices. Arun Kumar has actively participated in national and international conferences, specialized training programs, and MOOCs on artificial intelligence in agriculture, climate-smart technologies, and agricultural extension. His academic record reflects impactful publications with significant citation counts, numerous indexed documents, and a growing h-index that underlines his scientific relevance. He has been recognized with awards such as the Best Researcher Award and Emerging Scientist Award, highlighting his dedication and innovation in horticultural sciences. With a blend of research excellence, innovative thinking, and passion for sustainable agriculture, he is committed to advancing horticultural research for global food security and sustainability.
Arun Kumar is a motivated PhD Scholar in Horticulture (Fruit Science) with a strong academic foundation in agriculture, having completed B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture from Maharishi Markandeshwar University and M.Sc. Horticulture (Fruit Science) from Lovely Professional University, where he is currently pursuing doctoral research. His scholarly contributions include multiple research and review publications in reputed journals, book chapters with international publishers, and editorial work on academic books in horticultural sciences. He has authored patents focusing on eco-friendly and sustainable agricultural innovations and holds copyrights on advanced coating technologies for fruits. His research interests encompass postharvest management, precision horticulture, nanotechnology applications in fruit science, AI-based yield estimation, and sustainable agricultural practices. Arun Kumar has actively participated in national and international conferences, specialized training programs, and MOOCs on artificial intelligence in agriculture, climate-smart technologies, and agricultural extension. His academic record reflects impactful publications with significant citation counts, numerous indexed documents, and a growing h-index that underlines his scientific relevance. He has been recognized with awards such as the Best Researcher Award and Emerging Scientist Award, highlighting his dedication and innovation in horticultural sciences. With a blend of research excellence, innovative thinking, and passion for sustainable agriculture, he is committed to advancing horticultural research for global food security and sustainability.
Arun Kumar is a motivated PhD Scholar in Horticulture (Fruit Science) with a strong academic foundation in agriculture, having completed B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture from Maharishi Markandeshwar University and M.Sc. Horticulture (Fruit Science) from Lovely Professional University, where he is currently pursuing doctoral research. His scholarly contributions include multiple research and review publications in reputed journals, book chapters with international publishers, and editorial work on academic books in horticultural sciences. He has authored patents focusing on eco-friendly and sustainable agricultural innovations and holds copyrights on advanced coating technologies for fruits. His research interests encompass postharvest management, precision horticulture, nanotechnology applications in fruit science, AI-based yield estimation, and sustainable agricultural practices. Arun Kumar has actively participated in national and international conferences, specialized training programs, and MOOCs on artificial intelligence in agriculture, climate-smart technologies, and agricultural extension. His academic record reflects impactful publications with significant citation counts, numerous indexed documents, and a growing h-index that underlines his scientific relevance. He has been recognized with awards such as the Best Researcher Award and Emerging Scientist Award, highlighting his dedication and innovation in horticultural sciences. With a blend of research excellence, innovative thinking, and passion for sustainable agriculture, he is committed to advancing horticultural research for global food security and sustainability.
“Enhancing fruit quality and extending shelf life of Ber (Ziziphus mauritiana Lamk.) with edible coatings” “Exploring the impact of Agrovoltaics on horticultural crop yields and environmental stress mitigation: A comprehensive review” “Generative AI in innovative and eco-friendly packaging solutions” “Nanoemulsion Coatings with Encapsulating Clove Essential Oil for Shelf-Life Enhancement of Guava” “Comparison of different models for the estimation of genetic parameters of wool traits in intercross sheep”
Shabeer Ahmad Dar | Botany | Best Researcher Award Published-on 19/09/202519/09/2025 by Indian Scientist Dr. Shabeer Ahmad Dar | Botany | Best Researcher Award CSIR-IIIM | India Dr. Shabeer Ahmad is a distinguished researcher in Plant Tissue Culture and Mutagenesis with a strong academic foundation in Botany, holding advanced degrees that reflect his deep commitment to plant sciences and biotechnology. Currently serving as a Research Associate, he has previously contributed as a lecturer and assistant professor, mentoring students and early-career researchers while fostering a collaborative academic environment. His research expertise encompasses plant tissue culture, mutagenesis, micropropagation, genetic transformation, and the application of biotechnological tools for plant conservation, crop improvement, and pharmaceutical uses. He has published several high-impact research papers and book chapters in internationally recognized journals, with his scholarly output including 80 documents, 3735 citations, and an h-index of 27, highlighting his influence in the field of plant sciences. His work on critically endangered medicinal plants, secondary metabolite production, and stress physiology demonstrates a balance of fundamental research and applied biotechnology. Recognized with a Young Scientist Award in Plant Sciences, he continues to lead research addressing ecological challenges and the sustainable utilization of plant resources. With expertise in advanced molecular and biotechnological techniques, Dr. Ahmad remains dedicated to driving innovation, conservation, and impactful discoveries in plant biotechnology and environmental sustainability. Profile : Scopus Featured Publication “Chemical-induced variations in callus regenerated Atropa acuminata plants: A study on Ethyl Methanesulfonate effects”
Dr. Shabeer Ahmad is a distinguished researcher in Plant Tissue Culture and Mutagenesis with a strong academic foundation in Botany, holding advanced degrees that reflect his deep commitment to plant sciences and biotechnology. Currently serving as a Research Associate, he has previously contributed as a lecturer and assistant professor, mentoring students and early-career researchers while fostering a collaborative academic environment. His research expertise encompasses plant tissue culture, mutagenesis, micropropagation, genetic transformation, and the application of biotechnological tools for plant conservation, crop improvement, and pharmaceutical uses. He has published several high-impact research papers and book chapters in internationally recognized journals, with his scholarly output including 80 documents, 3735 citations, and an h-index of 27, highlighting his influence in the field of plant sciences. His work on critically endangered medicinal plants, secondary metabolite production, and stress physiology demonstrates a balance of fundamental research and applied biotechnology. Recognized with a Young Scientist Award in Plant Sciences, he continues to lead research addressing ecological challenges and the sustainable utilization of plant resources. With expertise in advanced molecular and biotechnological techniques, Dr. Ahmad remains dedicated to driving innovation, conservation, and impactful discoveries in plant biotechnology and environmental sustainability.
Dr. Shabeer Ahmad is a distinguished researcher in Plant Tissue Culture and Mutagenesis with a strong academic foundation in Botany, holding advanced degrees that reflect his deep commitment to plant sciences and biotechnology. Currently serving as a Research Associate, he has previously contributed as a lecturer and assistant professor, mentoring students and early-career researchers while fostering a collaborative academic environment. His research expertise encompasses plant tissue culture, mutagenesis, micropropagation, genetic transformation, and the application of biotechnological tools for plant conservation, crop improvement, and pharmaceutical uses. He has published several high-impact research papers and book chapters in internationally recognized journals, with his scholarly output including 80 documents, 3735 citations, and an h-index of 27, highlighting his influence in the field of plant sciences. His work on critically endangered medicinal plants, secondary metabolite production, and stress physiology demonstrates a balance of fundamental research and applied biotechnology. Recognized with a Young Scientist Award in Plant Sciences, he continues to lead research addressing ecological challenges and the sustainable utilization of plant resources. With expertise in advanced molecular and biotechnological techniques, Dr. Ahmad remains dedicated to driving innovation, conservation, and impactful discoveries in plant biotechnology and environmental sustainability.
Dr. Shabeer Ahmad is a distinguished researcher in Plant Tissue Culture and Mutagenesis with a strong academic foundation in Botany, holding advanced degrees that reflect his deep commitment to plant sciences and biotechnology. Currently serving as a Research Associate, he has previously contributed as a lecturer and assistant professor, mentoring students and early-career researchers while fostering a collaborative academic environment. His research expertise encompasses plant tissue culture, mutagenesis, micropropagation, genetic transformation, and the application of biotechnological tools for plant conservation, crop improvement, and pharmaceutical uses. He has published several high-impact research papers and book chapters in internationally recognized journals, with his scholarly output including 80 documents, 3735 citations, and an h-index of 27, highlighting his influence in the field of plant sciences. His work on critically endangered medicinal plants, secondary metabolite production, and stress physiology demonstrates a balance of fundamental research and applied biotechnology. Recognized with a Young Scientist Award in Plant Sciences, he continues to lead research addressing ecological challenges and the sustainable utilization of plant resources. With expertise in advanced molecular and biotechnological techniques, Dr. Ahmad remains dedicated to driving innovation, conservation, and impactful discoveries in plant biotechnology and environmental sustainability.
“Chemical-induced variations in callus regenerated Atropa acuminata plants: A study on Ethyl Methanesulfonate effects”
Saurabh Saran | Immunology | Best Researcher Award Published-on 18/09/202518/09/2025 by Indian Scientist Dr. Saurabh Saran | Immunology | Best Researcher Award CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine | India Dr. Saurabh Saran is a distinguished Microbiologist and Fermentation Scientist with over sixteen years of post-PhD experience in applied research, technology development, and industrial biotechnology, particularly in microbial fermentation and bioprocess engineering. He holds a PhD in Microbiology from the University of Delhi, where his doctoral work focused on protease production and industrial applications. Currently serving as Senior Principal Scientist at the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, and Principal Investigator at IIIM-Technology Business Incubator, he has led several projects on microbial strain engineering, scale-up fermentation, and downstream processing, achieving successful industrial technology transfers, including a major project on bacterial cellulose membranes for drug delivery. His prolific research contributions include more than 59 peer-reviewed publications, 8 patents, and several edited volumes in biotechnology, with a citation count of 3543, h-index of 26, and i10-index of 32. Dr. Saran’s research interests encompass industrial enzymes, biochemicals, biofuels, nutraceuticals, and microbial biotechnology. He has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including the Bharat Incubator Award, Biotechnology Research Excellence Award, BRSI Industry Medal, and J&K SEED Startup Enabler Award, highlighting his contributions to science and entrepreneurship. Through his leadership in research and incubation, he continues to bridge academia, industry, and startups, fostering innovation-driven biotechnology solutions with lasting societal impact. Profile : Google Scholar Featured Publications “Microbial production of 1, 3-propanediol: recent developments and emerging opportunities” “Recent advances in biodiesel production: Challenges and solutions” “Recent developments on solid-state fermentation for production of microbial secondary metabolites: Challenges and solutions” “Bioaccumulation of copper by Trichoderma viride” “Statistical optimization of medium components and growth conditions by response surface methodology to enhance lipase production by Aspergillus carneus”
Dr. Saurabh Saran is a distinguished Microbiologist and Fermentation Scientist with over sixteen years of post-PhD experience in applied research, technology development, and industrial biotechnology, particularly in microbial fermentation and bioprocess engineering. He holds a PhD in Microbiology from the University of Delhi, where his doctoral work focused on protease production and industrial applications. Currently serving as Senior Principal Scientist at the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, and Principal Investigator at IIIM-Technology Business Incubator, he has led several projects on microbial strain engineering, scale-up fermentation, and downstream processing, achieving successful industrial technology transfers, including a major project on bacterial cellulose membranes for drug delivery. His prolific research contributions include more than 59 peer-reviewed publications, 8 patents, and several edited volumes in biotechnology, with a citation count of 3543, h-index of 26, and i10-index of 32. Dr. Saran’s research interests encompass industrial enzymes, biochemicals, biofuels, nutraceuticals, and microbial biotechnology. He has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including the Bharat Incubator Award, Biotechnology Research Excellence Award, BRSI Industry Medal, and J&K SEED Startup Enabler Award, highlighting his contributions to science and entrepreneurship. Through his leadership in research and incubation, he continues to bridge academia, industry, and startups, fostering innovation-driven biotechnology solutions with lasting societal impact.
Dr. Saurabh Saran is a distinguished Microbiologist and Fermentation Scientist with over sixteen years of post-PhD experience in applied research, technology development, and industrial biotechnology, particularly in microbial fermentation and bioprocess engineering. He holds a PhD in Microbiology from the University of Delhi, where his doctoral work focused on protease production and industrial applications. Currently serving as Senior Principal Scientist at the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, and Principal Investigator at IIIM-Technology Business Incubator, he has led several projects on microbial strain engineering, scale-up fermentation, and downstream processing, achieving successful industrial technology transfers, including a major project on bacterial cellulose membranes for drug delivery. His prolific research contributions include more than 59 peer-reviewed publications, 8 patents, and several edited volumes in biotechnology, with a citation count of 3543, h-index of 26, and i10-index of 32. Dr. Saran’s research interests encompass industrial enzymes, biochemicals, biofuels, nutraceuticals, and microbial biotechnology. He has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including the Bharat Incubator Award, Biotechnology Research Excellence Award, BRSI Industry Medal, and J&K SEED Startup Enabler Award, highlighting his contributions to science and entrepreneurship. Through his leadership in research and incubation, he continues to bridge academia, industry, and startups, fostering innovation-driven biotechnology solutions with lasting societal impact.
Dr. Saurabh Saran is a distinguished Microbiologist and Fermentation Scientist with over sixteen years of post-PhD experience in applied research, technology development, and industrial biotechnology, particularly in microbial fermentation and bioprocess engineering. He holds a PhD in Microbiology from the University of Delhi, where his doctoral work focused on protease production and industrial applications. Currently serving as Senior Principal Scientist at the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, and Principal Investigator at IIIM-Technology Business Incubator, he has led several projects on microbial strain engineering, scale-up fermentation, and downstream processing, achieving successful industrial technology transfers, including a major project on bacterial cellulose membranes for drug delivery. His prolific research contributions include more than 59 peer-reviewed publications, 8 patents, and several edited volumes in biotechnology, with a citation count of 3543, h-index of 26, and i10-index of 32. Dr. Saran’s research interests encompass industrial enzymes, biochemicals, biofuels, nutraceuticals, and microbial biotechnology. He has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including the Bharat Incubator Award, Biotechnology Research Excellence Award, BRSI Industry Medal, and J&K SEED Startup Enabler Award, highlighting his contributions to science and entrepreneurship. Through his leadership in research and incubation, he continues to bridge academia, industry, and startups, fostering innovation-driven biotechnology solutions with lasting societal impact.
“Microbial production of 1, 3-propanediol: recent developments and emerging opportunities” “Recent advances in biodiesel production: Challenges and solutions” “Recent developments on solid-state fermentation for production of microbial secondary metabolites: Challenges and solutions” “Bioaccumulation of copper by Trichoderma viride” “Statistical optimization of medium components and growth conditions by response surface methodology to enhance lipase production by Aspergillus carneus”
Suryakanta Khandai | Food Security | Best Researcher Award Published-on 18/09/202522/09/2025 by Indian Scientist Dr. Suryakanta Khandai | Food Security | Best Researcher Award International Rice Research Institute | India Dr. Suryakanta Khandai is a Senior Associate Scientist at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), South Asia Regional Centre, specializing in mechanization and postharvest research with over a decade of professional experience in agricultural engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, preceded by M.Tech. and B.Tech. degrees in Agricultural Engineering, and has significantly contributed to sustainable intensification, mechanization strategies, and postharvest technology innovations. His research interests include farm mechanization, residue management, climate-smart agriculture, postharvest systems, and value-chain development. He has authored more than 35 research papers, several books, book chapters, and training modules, with over 650 citations, an H-index of 6, and an i10-index of 3, reflecting his scholarly impact. Dr. Khandai has been instrumental in developing farm implements, IT-based tools, and business models such as Custom Hiring Centers (CHCs) that enhance farmer access to mechanization. He has collaborated in projects supported by World Bank, USAID, and ICAR, strengthening agricultural productivity and farmer resilience across South Asia. His contributions have been recognized with the Scientist of the Year Award and Young Scientist Award. He remains committed to advancing sustainable agricultural transformation through innovative mechanization and postharvest solutions. Profile : Scopus Featured Publication “A critical review on rice cultivation and mechanization level in Indian perspective”
Dr. Suryakanta Khandai is a Senior Associate Scientist at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), South Asia Regional Centre, specializing in mechanization and postharvest research with over a decade of professional experience in agricultural engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, preceded by M.Tech. and B.Tech. degrees in Agricultural Engineering, and has significantly contributed to sustainable intensification, mechanization strategies, and postharvest technology innovations. His research interests include farm mechanization, residue management, climate-smart agriculture, postharvest systems, and value-chain development. He has authored more than 35 research papers, several books, book chapters, and training modules, with over 650 citations, an H-index of 6, and an i10-index of 3, reflecting his scholarly impact. Dr. Khandai has been instrumental in developing farm implements, IT-based tools, and business models such as Custom Hiring Centers (CHCs) that enhance farmer access to mechanization. He has collaborated in projects supported by World Bank, USAID, and ICAR, strengthening agricultural productivity and farmer resilience across South Asia. His contributions have been recognized with the Scientist of the Year Award and Young Scientist Award. He remains committed to advancing sustainable agricultural transformation through innovative mechanization and postharvest solutions.
Dr. Suryakanta Khandai is a Senior Associate Scientist at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), South Asia Regional Centre, specializing in mechanization and postharvest research with over a decade of professional experience in agricultural engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, preceded by M.Tech. and B.Tech. degrees in Agricultural Engineering, and has significantly contributed to sustainable intensification, mechanization strategies, and postharvest technology innovations. His research interests include farm mechanization, residue management, climate-smart agriculture, postharvest systems, and value-chain development. He has authored more than 35 research papers, several books, book chapters, and training modules, with over 650 citations, an H-index of 6, and an i10-index of 3, reflecting his scholarly impact. Dr. Khandai has been instrumental in developing farm implements, IT-based tools, and business models such as Custom Hiring Centers (CHCs) that enhance farmer access to mechanization. He has collaborated in projects supported by World Bank, USAID, and ICAR, strengthening agricultural productivity and farmer resilience across South Asia. His contributions have been recognized with the Scientist of the Year Award and Young Scientist Award. He remains committed to advancing sustainable agricultural transformation through innovative mechanization and postharvest solutions.
Dr. Suryakanta Khandai is a Senior Associate Scientist at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), South Asia Regional Centre, specializing in mechanization and postharvest research with over a decade of professional experience in agricultural engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, preceded by M.Tech. and B.Tech. degrees in Agricultural Engineering, and has significantly contributed to sustainable intensification, mechanization strategies, and postharvest technology innovations. His research interests include farm mechanization, residue management, climate-smart agriculture, postharvest systems, and value-chain development. He has authored more than 35 research papers, several books, book chapters, and training modules, with over 650 citations, an H-index of 6, and an i10-index of 3, reflecting his scholarly impact. Dr. Khandai has been instrumental in developing farm implements, IT-based tools, and business models such as Custom Hiring Centers (CHCs) that enhance farmer access to mechanization. He has collaborated in projects supported by World Bank, USAID, and ICAR, strengthening agricultural productivity and farmer resilience across South Asia. His contributions have been recognized with the Scientist of the Year Award and Young Scientist Award. He remains committed to advancing sustainable agricultural transformation through innovative mechanization and postharvest solutions.
Mouniga R | Nematology | Best Researcher Award Published-on 18/09/202518/09/2025 by Indian Scientist Dr. Mouniga R | Nematology | Best Researcher Award Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | India Dr. Mouniga R is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of Plant Nematology, currently serving as Assistant Professor in Nematology at PGP College of Agricultural Sciences, Namakkal. She holds a B.Sc. in Horticulture from Horticultural College and Research Institute, Trichy, an M.Sc. in Nematology from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, and a Ph.D. in Plant Nematology from the same institution. Her research contributions focus on innovative nematode management strategies, including entomopathogenic nematodes, chitosan nanoparticles, and integrated approaches for sustainable crop protection. With several peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and numerous popular articles, her scholarly output has gained recognition, supported by an h-index of 3, over 12 documents, and more than 65 citations. She has actively participated in national and international conferences, presenting oral and poster papers, and has undergone advanced training in bioinformatics and agricultural data analysis. Her excellence has been acknowledged with awards such as best oral presenter, quiz competition prizes, innovative article award, and recognition for contributions in agricultural scientific Tamil. Her research interests lie in plant nematology, nanotechnology applications in crop protection, and sustainable pest management. She continues to contribute significantly to teaching, research, and extension activities, inspiring future agricultural scientists with her dedication and innovative research. Profile : Scopus Featured Publications “Impact of chitosan on root knot nematode, Meloidogyne spp. and root pathogenic fungus, Fusarium spp”
Dr. Mouniga R is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of Plant Nematology, currently serving as Assistant Professor in Nematology at PGP College of Agricultural Sciences, Namakkal. She holds a B.Sc. in Horticulture from Horticultural College and Research Institute, Trichy, an M.Sc. in Nematology from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, and a Ph.D. in Plant Nematology from the same institution. Her research contributions focus on innovative nematode management strategies, including entomopathogenic nematodes, chitosan nanoparticles, and integrated approaches for sustainable crop protection. With several peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and numerous popular articles, her scholarly output has gained recognition, supported by an h-index of 3, over 12 documents, and more than 65 citations. She has actively participated in national and international conferences, presenting oral and poster papers, and has undergone advanced training in bioinformatics and agricultural data analysis. Her excellence has been acknowledged with awards such as best oral presenter, quiz competition prizes, innovative article award, and recognition for contributions in agricultural scientific Tamil. Her research interests lie in plant nematology, nanotechnology applications in crop protection, and sustainable pest management. She continues to contribute significantly to teaching, research, and extension activities, inspiring future agricultural scientists with her dedication and innovative research.
Dr. Mouniga R is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of Plant Nematology, currently serving as Assistant Professor in Nematology at PGP College of Agricultural Sciences, Namakkal. She holds a B.Sc. in Horticulture from Horticultural College and Research Institute, Trichy, an M.Sc. in Nematology from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, and a Ph.D. in Plant Nematology from the same institution. Her research contributions focus on innovative nematode management strategies, including entomopathogenic nematodes, chitosan nanoparticles, and integrated approaches for sustainable crop protection. With several peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and numerous popular articles, her scholarly output has gained recognition, supported by an h-index of 3, over 12 documents, and more than 65 citations. She has actively participated in national and international conferences, presenting oral and poster papers, and has undergone advanced training in bioinformatics and agricultural data analysis. Her excellence has been acknowledged with awards such as best oral presenter, quiz competition prizes, innovative article award, and recognition for contributions in agricultural scientific Tamil. Her research interests lie in plant nematology, nanotechnology applications in crop protection, and sustainable pest management. She continues to contribute significantly to teaching, research, and extension activities, inspiring future agricultural scientists with her dedication and innovative research.
Dr. Mouniga R is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of Plant Nematology, currently serving as Assistant Professor in Nematology at PGP College of Agricultural Sciences, Namakkal. She holds a B.Sc. in Horticulture from Horticultural College and Research Institute, Trichy, an M.Sc. in Nematology from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, and a Ph.D. in Plant Nematology from the same institution. Her research contributions focus on innovative nematode management strategies, including entomopathogenic nematodes, chitosan nanoparticles, and integrated approaches for sustainable crop protection. With several peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and numerous popular articles, her scholarly output has gained recognition, supported by an h-index of 3, over 12 documents, and more than 65 citations. She has actively participated in national and international conferences, presenting oral and poster papers, and has undergone advanced training in bioinformatics and agricultural data analysis. Her excellence has been acknowledged with awards such as best oral presenter, quiz competition prizes, innovative article award, and recognition for contributions in agricultural scientific Tamil. Her research interests lie in plant nematology, nanotechnology applications in crop protection, and sustainable pest management. She continues to contribute significantly to teaching, research, and extension activities, inspiring future agricultural scientists with her dedication and innovative research.
“Impact of chitosan on root knot nematode, Meloidogyne spp. and root pathogenic fungus, Fusarium spp”
Rajendra Kumar Konidena | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award Published-on 18/09/202518/09/2025 by Indian Scientist Assist. Prof. Dr. Rajendra Kumar Konidena | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award Indian Institute of Technology, Patna | India Dr. Rajendra Kumar Konidena is an accomplished researcher in the field of organic functional materials, with a strong focus on π-conjugated organic molecules for optoelectronic applications including OLEDs, solar cells, biomedicine, and molecular sensors. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, specializing in carbazole-based functional materials for light-emitting and photovoltaic devices, following his Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry from VIT University and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics from Acharya Nagarjuna University. His academic journey has been complemented by international research experiences as a postdoctoral fellow and faculty member in leading institutions across India, South Korea, Germany, Japan, and Lithuania, before joining IIT Patna as an Assistant Professor. He has authored more than 39 peer-reviewed publications, with over 1,300 citations, an h-index of 20, and more than 40 documents indexed in reputed databases. His research excellence has been recognized through prestigious fellowships and awards including JSPS, Marie-Curie Seal of Excellence, NRF Korea, Ramanujan Fellowship, and SERB National Postdoctoral Fellowship. He also contributes actively as a reviewer for leading journals in chemistry and materials science. His career reflects a commitment to innovating sustainable molecular designs that advance the performance of optoelectronic devices. Profiles : Orcid | Google Scholar Featured Publications ” A guide to mastering multi-resonance thermally activated delayed fluorescence: from challenges to strategies for high-performance OLEDs” ” Leveraging quinoxaline functionalization for the design of efficient orange/red thermally activated delayed fluorescence emitters” ” Overcoming the 5% EQE ceiling in deep-blue fluorescent OLEDs with hybridized local and charge transfer featured phenanthroimidazole-carbazole emitters” ” Recent advances in the molecular designs of near ultraviolet emitters for efficient organic light emitting diodes” ” Strategic molecular design of efficient solution- and vacuum-processable deep-red thermally activated delayed fluorescence emitters featuring remarkable color saturation”
Dr. Rajendra Kumar Konidena is an accomplished researcher in the field of organic functional materials, with a strong focus on π-conjugated organic molecules for optoelectronic applications including OLEDs, solar cells, biomedicine, and molecular sensors. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, specializing in carbazole-based functional materials for light-emitting and photovoltaic devices, following his Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry from VIT University and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics from Acharya Nagarjuna University. His academic journey has been complemented by international research experiences as a postdoctoral fellow and faculty member in leading institutions across India, South Korea, Germany, Japan, and Lithuania, before joining IIT Patna as an Assistant Professor. He has authored more than 39 peer-reviewed publications, with over 1,300 citations, an h-index of 20, and more than 40 documents indexed in reputed databases. His research excellence has been recognized through prestigious fellowships and awards including JSPS, Marie-Curie Seal of Excellence, NRF Korea, Ramanujan Fellowship, and SERB National Postdoctoral Fellowship. He also contributes actively as a reviewer for leading journals in chemistry and materials science. His career reflects a commitment to innovating sustainable molecular designs that advance the performance of optoelectronic devices.
Dr. Rajendra Kumar Konidena is an accomplished researcher in the field of organic functional materials, with a strong focus on π-conjugated organic molecules for optoelectronic applications including OLEDs, solar cells, biomedicine, and molecular sensors. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, specializing in carbazole-based functional materials for light-emitting and photovoltaic devices, following his Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry from VIT University and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics from Acharya Nagarjuna University. His academic journey has been complemented by international research experiences as a postdoctoral fellow and faculty member in leading institutions across India, South Korea, Germany, Japan, and Lithuania, before joining IIT Patna as an Assistant Professor. He has authored more than 39 peer-reviewed publications, with over 1,300 citations, an h-index of 20, and more than 40 documents indexed in reputed databases. His research excellence has been recognized through prestigious fellowships and awards including JSPS, Marie-Curie Seal of Excellence, NRF Korea, Ramanujan Fellowship, and SERB National Postdoctoral Fellowship. He also contributes actively as a reviewer for leading journals in chemistry and materials science. His career reflects a commitment to innovating sustainable molecular designs that advance the performance of optoelectronic devices.
Dr. Rajendra Kumar Konidena is an accomplished researcher in the field of organic functional materials, with a strong focus on π-conjugated organic molecules for optoelectronic applications including OLEDs, solar cells, biomedicine, and molecular sensors. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, specializing in carbazole-based functional materials for light-emitting and photovoltaic devices, following his Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry from VIT University and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics from Acharya Nagarjuna University. His academic journey has been complemented by international research experiences as a postdoctoral fellow and faculty member in leading institutions across India, South Korea, Germany, Japan, and Lithuania, before joining IIT Patna as an Assistant Professor. He has authored more than 39 peer-reviewed publications, with over 1,300 citations, an h-index of 20, and more than 40 documents indexed in reputed databases. His research excellence has been recognized through prestigious fellowships and awards including JSPS, Marie-Curie Seal of Excellence, NRF Korea, Ramanujan Fellowship, and SERB National Postdoctoral Fellowship. He also contributes actively as a reviewer for leading journals in chemistry and materials science. His career reflects a commitment to innovating sustainable molecular designs that advance the performance of optoelectronic devices.
” A guide to mastering multi-resonance thermally activated delayed fluorescence: from challenges to strategies for high-performance OLEDs” ” Leveraging quinoxaline functionalization for the design of efficient orange/red thermally activated delayed fluorescence emitters” ” Overcoming the 5% EQE ceiling in deep-blue fluorescent OLEDs with hybridized local and charge transfer featured phenanthroimidazole-carbazole emitters” ” Recent advances in the molecular designs of near ultraviolet emitters for efficient organic light emitting diodes” ” Strategic molecular design of efficient solution- and vacuum-processable deep-red thermally activated delayed fluorescence emitters featuring remarkable color saturation”
Vivek Nair | Circular Economy | Excellence in Applied Research Award Published-on 18/09/202518/09/2025 by Indian Scientist Mr. Vivek Nair | Circular Economy | Excellence in Applied Research Award IIT Delhi | India Dr. Vivek Kumar Nair is an environmental biotechnology researcher based at IIT Delhi, whose work has garnered close to 100 citations with an h-index around 10 (based on ~97 citations). With advanced degrees in botany and environmental biotechnology, he has conducted innovative research in tertiary treatment of textile wastewater using oxygenic photogranules, recovery of phycocyanin pigments, and field-scale phytoremediation of chromium-contaminated sites. He has designed and optimized experimental systems combining bioreactors, constructed wetlands, microbial seeding, and analytical tools to evaluate pollutant fate, toxicity, remediation, and sustainable dye applications. His interdisciplinary scholarship is supported by strong computational skills using R, ANN, GA, SVM, SPSS, Origin, and metagenomic analyses. He has received multiple national and international awards and fellowships: a research communication award at IIT Delhi, fully-funded scholar travel and poster awards, Young Rural Innovator and AWSAR Doctoral awards, and selection to global research schools. He actively presents at international conferences and has leadership roles in coordinating circular economy symposiums and workshops. His research interests span soil and groundwater pollution, fate and remediation of dyes and heavy metals, microbiome-mediated bioremediation, and sustainable biotechnology for textile and contaminated site management. His work bridges laboratory innovation with field deployment, underscoring a commitment to scalable environmental solutions. Profiles : Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar Featured Publications “Phycocyanin from oxygenic photogranules: A feasible ecofriendly dye for cotton and silk fibers” “Hybrid electrocoagulation and laccase mediated treatment for efficient decolorization of effluent generated from textile industries” “Phycoremediation of Synthetic Dyes Laden Textile Wastewater and Recovery of Bio-Based Pigments from Residual Biomass: An Approach towards Sustainable Wastewater Management” “Carbon Storage and Carbon Dioxide Sequestration by Urban Tree Cover: Case Study From Varanasi, India”
Dr. Vivek Kumar Nair is an environmental biotechnology researcher based at IIT Delhi, whose work has garnered close to 100 citations with an h-index around 10 (based on ~97 citations). With advanced degrees in botany and environmental biotechnology, he has conducted innovative research in tertiary treatment of textile wastewater using oxygenic photogranules, recovery of phycocyanin pigments, and field-scale phytoremediation of chromium-contaminated sites. He has designed and optimized experimental systems combining bioreactors, constructed wetlands, microbial seeding, and analytical tools to evaluate pollutant fate, toxicity, remediation, and sustainable dye applications. His interdisciplinary scholarship is supported by strong computational skills using R, ANN, GA, SVM, SPSS, Origin, and metagenomic analyses. He has received multiple national and international awards and fellowships: a research communication award at IIT Delhi, fully-funded scholar travel and poster awards, Young Rural Innovator and AWSAR Doctoral awards, and selection to global research schools. He actively presents at international conferences and has leadership roles in coordinating circular economy symposiums and workshops. His research interests span soil and groundwater pollution, fate and remediation of dyes and heavy metals, microbiome-mediated bioremediation, and sustainable biotechnology for textile and contaminated site management. His work bridges laboratory innovation with field deployment, underscoring a commitment to scalable environmental solutions.
Dr. Vivek Kumar Nair is an environmental biotechnology researcher based at IIT Delhi, whose work has garnered close to 100 citations with an h-index around 10 (based on ~97 citations). With advanced degrees in botany and environmental biotechnology, he has conducted innovative research in tertiary treatment of textile wastewater using oxygenic photogranules, recovery of phycocyanin pigments, and field-scale phytoremediation of chromium-contaminated sites. He has designed and optimized experimental systems combining bioreactors, constructed wetlands, microbial seeding, and analytical tools to evaluate pollutant fate, toxicity, remediation, and sustainable dye applications. His interdisciplinary scholarship is supported by strong computational skills using R, ANN, GA, SVM, SPSS, Origin, and metagenomic analyses. He has received multiple national and international awards and fellowships: a research communication award at IIT Delhi, fully-funded scholar travel and poster awards, Young Rural Innovator and AWSAR Doctoral awards, and selection to global research schools. He actively presents at international conferences and has leadership roles in coordinating circular economy symposiums and workshops. His research interests span soil and groundwater pollution, fate and remediation of dyes and heavy metals, microbiome-mediated bioremediation, and sustainable biotechnology for textile and contaminated site management. His work bridges laboratory innovation with field deployment, underscoring a commitment to scalable environmental solutions.
Dr. Vivek Kumar Nair is an environmental biotechnology researcher based at IIT Delhi, whose work has garnered close to 100 citations with an h-index around 10 (based on ~97 citations). With advanced degrees in botany and environmental biotechnology, he has conducted innovative research in tertiary treatment of textile wastewater using oxygenic photogranules, recovery of phycocyanin pigments, and field-scale phytoremediation of chromium-contaminated sites. He has designed and optimized experimental systems combining bioreactors, constructed wetlands, microbial seeding, and analytical tools to evaluate pollutant fate, toxicity, remediation, and sustainable dye applications. His interdisciplinary scholarship is supported by strong computational skills using R, ANN, GA, SVM, SPSS, Origin, and metagenomic analyses. He has received multiple national and international awards and fellowships: a research communication award at IIT Delhi, fully-funded scholar travel and poster awards, Young Rural Innovator and AWSAR Doctoral awards, and selection to global research schools. He actively presents at international conferences and has leadership roles in coordinating circular economy symposiums and workshops. His research interests span soil and groundwater pollution, fate and remediation of dyes and heavy metals, microbiome-mediated bioremediation, and sustainable biotechnology for textile and contaminated site management. His work bridges laboratory innovation with field deployment, underscoring a commitment to scalable environmental solutions.
“Phycocyanin from oxygenic photogranules: A feasible ecofriendly dye for cotton and silk fibers” “Hybrid electrocoagulation and laccase mediated treatment for efficient decolorization of effluent generated from textile industries” “Phycoremediation of Synthetic Dyes Laden Textile Wastewater and Recovery of Bio-Based Pigments from Residual Biomass: An Approach towards Sustainable Wastewater Management” “Carbon Storage and Carbon Dioxide Sequestration by Urban Tree Cover: Case Study From Varanasi, India”
Irshad Ahmad Thoker | Geography | Best Researcher Award Published-on 17/09/202517/09/2025 by Indian Scientist Dr. Irshad Ahmad Thoker | Geography | Best Researcher Award Government Degree College Tral, Jammu and Kashmir | India Dr. Irshad Ahmad Thoker is an accomplished assistant professor of geography whose academic journey spans advanced degrees in geography, combining strong expertise in physical geography and environmental studies. He possesses over five years of teaching experience and approximately seven years of active research engagement. Dr. Thoker’s research centers on sustainable forest resource management, notably spatial and temporal forest cover change, the impact of joint forest management (JFM) on ecosystem health and rural livelihoods, community‐based conservation, and the climate-forest nexus using GIS, remote sensing, and statistical modelling. His publications—featured in respected journals such as Forest Policy and Economics and Environment, Development and Sustainability—have garnered citations and reflect a growing scholarly influence, with an h-index of 4 and total citations near 60. He has contributed first-authored studies on environmental knowledge and JFM participation, as well as collaborative work evaluating community adaptation and vulnerability in the Himalayan context. He has also received national fellowships recognizing his academic contributions in geography. Overall, Dr. Thoker’s interdisciplinary research bridges social and natural sciences and informs policy through evidence‐based analysis of participatory forest governance and climate adaptation in fragile mountain regions. Profile : Scopus | Google Scholar Featured Publications “Climate change, hailstorm incidence, and livelihood security: a perspective from Kashmir valley India” “Integrating traditional knowledge with GIS for snow avalanche susceptibility mapping in Kargil-Ladakh region of trans-Himalayan India” “Towards sustainable forest management: an examination of environmental knowledge among forest dwellers in the Kashmir Himalayas” “An appraisal of people’s participation in the joint forest management programme in the Kashmir Himalayas”
Dr. Irshad Ahmad Thoker is an accomplished assistant professor of geography whose academic journey spans advanced degrees in geography, combining strong expertise in physical geography and environmental studies. He possesses over five years of teaching experience and approximately seven years of active research engagement. Dr. Thoker’s research centers on sustainable forest resource management, notably spatial and temporal forest cover change, the impact of joint forest management (JFM) on ecosystem health and rural livelihoods, community‐based conservation, and the climate-forest nexus using GIS, remote sensing, and statistical modelling. His publications—featured in respected journals such as Forest Policy and Economics and Environment, Development and Sustainability—have garnered citations and reflect a growing scholarly influence, with an h-index of 4 and total citations near 60. He has contributed first-authored studies on environmental knowledge and JFM participation, as well as collaborative work evaluating community adaptation and vulnerability in the Himalayan context. He has also received national fellowships recognizing his academic contributions in geography. Overall, Dr. Thoker’s interdisciplinary research bridges social and natural sciences and informs policy through evidence‐based analysis of participatory forest governance and climate adaptation in fragile mountain regions.
Dr. Irshad Ahmad Thoker is an accomplished assistant professor of geography whose academic journey spans advanced degrees in geography, combining strong expertise in physical geography and environmental studies. He possesses over five years of teaching experience and approximately seven years of active research engagement. Dr. Thoker’s research centers on sustainable forest resource management, notably spatial and temporal forest cover change, the impact of joint forest management (JFM) on ecosystem health and rural livelihoods, community‐based conservation, and the climate-forest nexus using GIS, remote sensing, and statistical modelling. His publications—featured in respected journals such as Forest Policy and Economics and Environment, Development and Sustainability—have garnered citations and reflect a growing scholarly influence, with an h-index of 4 and total citations near 60. He has contributed first-authored studies on environmental knowledge and JFM participation, as well as collaborative work evaluating community adaptation and vulnerability in the Himalayan context. He has also received national fellowships recognizing his academic contributions in geography. Overall, Dr. Thoker’s interdisciplinary research bridges social and natural sciences and informs policy through evidence‐based analysis of participatory forest governance and climate adaptation in fragile mountain regions.
Dr. Irshad Ahmad Thoker is an accomplished assistant professor of geography whose academic journey spans advanced degrees in geography, combining strong expertise in physical geography and environmental studies. He possesses over five years of teaching experience and approximately seven years of active research engagement. Dr. Thoker’s research centers on sustainable forest resource management, notably spatial and temporal forest cover change, the impact of joint forest management (JFM) on ecosystem health and rural livelihoods, community‐based conservation, and the climate-forest nexus using GIS, remote sensing, and statistical modelling. His publications—featured in respected journals such as Forest Policy and Economics and Environment, Development and Sustainability—have garnered citations and reflect a growing scholarly influence, with an h-index of 4 and total citations near 60. He has contributed first-authored studies on environmental knowledge and JFM participation, as well as collaborative work evaluating community adaptation and vulnerability in the Himalayan context. He has also received national fellowships recognizing his academic contributions in geography. Overall, Dr. Thoker’s interdisciplinary research bridges social and natural sciences and informs policy through evidence‐based analysis of participatory forest governance and climate adaptation in fragile mountain regions.
“Climate change, hailstorm incidence, and livelihood security: a perspective from Kashmir valley India” “Integrating traditional knowledge with GIS for snow avalanche susceptibility mapping in Kargil-Ladakh region of trans-Himalayan India” “Towards sustainable forest management: an examination of environmental knowledge among forest dwellers in the Kashmir Himalayas” “An appraisal of people’s participation in the joint forest management programme in the Kashmir Himalayas”
“Climate change, hailstorm incidence, and livelihood security: a perspective from Kashmir valley India” “Integrating traditional knowledge with GIS for snow avalanche susceptibility mapping in Kargil-Ladakh region of trans-Himalayan India” “Towards sustainable forest management: an examination of environmental knowledge among forest dwellers in the Kashmir Himalayas” “An appraisal of people’s participation in the joint forest management programme in the Kashmir Himalayas”
Vincelet Jobikha A | Glass Ceramics | Research Discovery Award Published-on 17/09/202517/09/2025 by Indian Scientist Ms. Vincelet Jobikha A | Glass Ceramics | Research Discovery Award Saveetha Engineering College | India Ms. A. Vincelet Jobikha is a materials science researcher specializing in rare-earth-doped tellurite and borophosphate glass systems with a focus on their structural, optical, and radiation-shielding properties obtained via melt-quenching synthesis. She has co-authored Scopus-indexed work on Tm³⁺-doped zinc tellurite and Ho³⁺-doped zinc borophosphate glasses designed for lead-free gamma-ray attenuation, demonstrating proficiency in XRD, FTIR, UV-Vis-NIR spectroscopy, photoluminescence, mass-attenuation (MAC), linear-attenuation (LAC), Zeff and HVL analysis. Across her published documents, she has contributed to peer-reviewed research and patent-related inventions in novel glass compositions for radiation protection (including gadolinium-, dysprosium-, and erbium-doped systems), with international conference presentations and multiple patent filings. Her scholarly output reflects substantial citations in recent literature regarding optical and gamma-ray shielding glasses. While her Scopus profile does not publicly display an h-index or total citation count, her contributions have garnered notable attention in the research community studying functional heavy-metal-oxide glasses. Her research interests lie at the intersection of luminescent rare-earth chemistry and radiation attenuation, aimed at developing dual-function transparent shielding materials for dosimetry, medical, and environmental applications. She is recognized for innovation in glass system design and continues to explore practical deployable solutions in radiation protection. Profile : Scopus Featured Publication “Synthesis, structural, and optical properties of lead-free Tm3+ ions doped zinc tellurite glass and Ho3+ ions doped zinc borophosphate glass for radiation shielding application”
Ms. A. Vincelet Jobikha is a materials science researcher specializing in rare-earth-doped tellurite and borophosphate glass systems with a focus on their structural, optical, and radiation-shielding properties obtained via melt-quenching synthesis. She has co-authored Scopus-indexed work on Tm³⁺-doped zinc tellurite and Ho³⁺-doped zinc borophosphate glasses designed for lead-free gamma-ray attenuation, demonstrating proficiency in XRD, FTIR, UV-Vis-NIR spectroscopy, photoluminescence, mass-attenuation (MAC), linear-attenuation (LAC), Zeff and HVL analysis. Across her published documents, she has contributed to peer-reviewed research and patent-related inventions in novel glass compositions for radiation protection (including gadolinium-, dysprosium-, and erbium-doped systems), with international conference presentations and multiple patent filings. Her scholarly output reflects substantial citations in recent literature regarding optical and gamma-ray shielding glasses. While her Scopus profile does not publicly display an h-index or total citation count, her contributions have garnered notable attention in the research community studying functional heavy-metal-oxide glasses. Her research interests lie at the intersection of luminescent rare-earth chemistry and radiation attenuation, aimed at developing dual-function transparent shielding materials for dosimetry, medical, and environmental applications. She is recognized for innovation in glass system design and continues to explore practical deployable solutions in radiation protection.
Ms. A. Vincelet Jobikha is a materials science researcher specializing in rare-earth-doped tellurite and borophosphate glass systems with a focus on their structural, optical, and radiation-shielding properties obtained via melt-quenching synthesis. She has co-authored Scopus-indexed work on Tm³⁺-doped zinc tellurite and Ho³⁺-doped zinc borophosphate glasses designed for lead-free gamma-ray attenuation, demonstrating proficiency in XRD, FTIR, UV-Vis-NIR spectroscopy, photoluminescence, mass-attenuation (MAC), linear-attenuation (LAC), Zeff and HVL analysis. Across her published documents, she has contributed to peer-reviewed research and patent-related inventions in novel glass compositions for radiation protection (including gadolinium-, dysprosium-, and erbium-doped systems), with international conference presentations and multiple patent filings. Her scholarly output reflects substantial citations in recent literature regarding optical and gamma-ray shielding glasses. While her Scopus profile does not publicly display an h-index or total citation count, her contributions have garnered notable attention in the research community studying functional heavy-metal-oxide glasses. Her research interests lie at the intersection of luminescent rare-earth chemistry and radiation attenuation, aimed at developing dual-function transparent shielding materials for dosimetry, medical, and environmental applications. She is recognized for innovation in glass system design and continues to explore practical deployable solutions in radiation protection.
Ms. A. Vincelet Jobikha is a materials science researcher specializing in rare-earth-doped tellurite and borophosphate glass systems with a focus on their structural, optical, and radiation-shielding properties obtained via melt-quenching synthesis. She has co-authored Scopus-indexed work on Tm³⁺-doped zinc tellurite and Ho³⁺-doped zinc borophosphate glasses designed for lead-free gamma-ray attenuation, demonstrating proficiency in XRD, FTIR, UV-Vis-NIR spectroscopy, photoluminescence, mass-attenuation (MAC), linear-attenuation (LAC), Zeff and HVL analysis. Across her published documents, she has contributed to peer-reviewed research and patent-related inventions in novel glass compositions for radiation protection (including gadolinium-, dysprosium-, and erbium-doped systems), with international conference presentations and multiple patent filings. Her scholarly output reflects substantial citations in recent literature regarding optical and gamma-ray shielding glasses. While her Scopus profile does not publicly display an h-index or total citation count, her contributions have garnered notable attention in the research community studying functional heavy-metal-oxide glasses. Her research interests lie at the intersection of luminescent rare-earth chemistry and radiation attenuation, aimed at developing dual-function transparent shielding materials for dosimetry, medical, and environmental applications. She is recognized for innovation in glass system design and continues to explore practical deployable solutions in radiation protection.
“Synthesis, structural, and optical properties of lead-free Tm3+ ions doped zinc tellurite glass and Ho3+ ions doped zinc borophosphate glass for radiation shielding application”
“Synthesis, structural, and optical properties of lead-free Tm3+ ions doped zinc tellurite glass and Ho3+ ions doped zinc borophosphate glass for radiation shielding application”
Yuvraj Kasal | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award Published-on 17/09/202517/09/2025 by Indian Scientist Dr. Yuvraj Kasal | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award Maharana Pratap Horticultural University | India Dr. Yuvraj G. Kasal is a dedicated agricultural engineer-scholar with extensive experience in farm power and machinery, focusing on the design, development and evaluation of precision implements such as liquid fertilizer applicators and water-attachment seed drills. He holds advanced degrees in agricultural engineering and farm power from top Indian institutions and earned a prestigious research fellowship for his doctoral work. With over five years of teaching and research experience at leading universities, he has led hands-on training programs, demonstrations and student outreach activities. His scholarly contributions include numerous peer-reviewed articles on mechanization of dryland farming, fertigation systems, impact of mechanization on smallholder farmers, and equipment performance evaluation (covering fertilizer placement, irrigation scheduling, hydrogel use, postharvest and protected cultivation). While his exact h-index, total publications and citation counts are not publicly available, his work has appeared in multiple high-impact journals with NAAS ratings above 4. Noteworthy recognitions include national fellowships, radio and newspaper dissemination and active involvement in national conferences. His research interests span farm machinery design, sustainable mechanization, fertigation technology and value addition in protected farming. A consummate professional, he combines policy implementation support with community engagement. His career reflects innovation, teaching excellence and practical solutions for smallholder agriculture. Profile : Google Scholar Featured Publications “Adoption behaviour of dairy farmers about recommended dairy management practices” “Groundwater Potential Zones Identification Using Geographical Information System” “Screening of the cotton genotypes against Ramularia areola atk. under field condition” “Drought stress and wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) yield: A review” “Productive and reproductive performance of Purnathadi and Ellichpuri strain of Nagpuri buffaloes”
Dr. Yuvraj G. Kasal is a dedicated agricultural engineer-scholar with extensive experience in farm power and machinery, focusing on the design, development and evaluation of precision implements such as liquid fertilizer applicators and water-attachment seed drills. He holds advanced degrees in agricultural engineering and farm power from top Indian institutions and earned a prestigious research fellowship for his doctoral work. With over five years of teaching and research experience at leading universities, he has led hands-on training programs, demonstrations and student outreach activities. His scholarly contributions include numerous peer-reviewed articles on mechanization of dryland farming, fertigation systems, impact of mechanization on smallholder farmers, and equipment performance evaluation (covering fertilizer placement, irrigation scheduling, hydrogel use, postharvest and protected cultivation). While his exact h-index, total publications and citation counts are not publicly available, his work has appeared in multiple high-impact journals with NAAS ratings above 4. Noteworthy recognitions include national fellowships, radio and newspaper dissemination and active involvement in national conferences. His research interests span farm machinery design, sustainable mechanization, fertigation technology and value addition in protected farming. A consummate professional, he combines policy implementation support with community engagement. His career reflects innovation, teaching excellence and practical solutions for smallholder agriculture.
Dr. Yuvraj G. Kasal is a dedicated agricultural engineer-scholar with extensive experience in farm power and machinery, focusing on the design, development and evaluation of precision implements such as liquid fertilizer applicators and water-attachment seed drills. He holds advanced degrees in agricultural engineering and farm power from top Indian institutions and earned a prestigious research fellowship for his doctoral work. With over five years of teaching and research experience at leading universities, he has led hands-on training programs, demonstrations and student outreach activities. His scholarly contributions include numerous peer-reviewed articles on mechanization of dryland farming, fertigation systems, impact of mechanization on smallholder farmers, and equipment performance evaluation (covering fertilizer placement, irrigation scheduling, hydrogel use, postharvest and protected cultivation). While his exact h-index, total publications and citation counts are not publicly available, his work has appeared in multiple high-impact journals with NAAS ratings above 4. Noteworthy recognitions include national fellowships, radio and newspaper dissemination and active involvement in national conferences. His research interests span farm machinery design, sustainable mechanization, fertigation technology and value addition in protected farming. A consummate professional, he combines policy implementation support with community engagement. His career reflects innovation, teaching excellence and practical solutions for smallholder agriculture.
Dr. Yuvraj G. Kasal is a dedicated agricultural engineer-scholar with extensive experience in farm power and machinery, focusing on the design, development and evaluation of precision implements such as liquid fertilizer applicators and water-attachment seed drills. He holds advanced degrees in agricultural engineering and farm power from top Indian institutions and earned a prestigious research fellowship for his doctoral work. With over five years of teaching and research experience at leading universities, he has led hands-on training programs, demonstrations and student outreach activities. His scholarly contributions include numerous peer-reviewed articles on mechanization of dryland farming, fertigation systems, impact of mechanization on smallholder farmers, and equipment performance evaluation (covering fertilizer placement, irrigation scheduling, hydrogel use, postharvest and protected cultivation). While his exact h-index, total publications and citation counts are not publicly available, his work has appeared in multiple high-impact journals with NAAS ratings above 4. Noteworthy recognitions include national fellowships, radio and newspaper dissemination and active involvement in national conferences. His research interests span farm machinery design, sustainable mechanization, fertigation technology and value addition in protected farming. A consummate professional, he combines policy implementation support with community engagement. His career reflects innovation, teaching excellence and practical solutions for smallholder agriculture.
“Adoption behaviour of dairy farmers about recommended dairy management practices” “Groundwater Potential Zones Identification Using Geographical Information System” “Screening of the cotton genotypes against Ramularia areola atk. under field condition” “Drought stress and wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) yield: A review” “Productive and reproductive performance of Purnathadi and Ellichpuri strain of Nagpuri buffaloes”
“Adoption behaviour of dairy farmers about recommended dairy management practices” “Groundwater Potential Zones Identification Using Geographical Information System” “Screening of the cotton genotypes against Ramularia areola atk. under field condition” “Drought stress and wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) yield: A review” “Productive and reproductive performance of Purnathadi and Ellichpuri strain of Nagpuri buffaloes”