Abhishek Sahu | Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Abhishek Sahu | Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) | India

Mr. Abhishek Sahu is a distinguished Prime Minister’s Research Fellow (PMRF) and Ph.D. Scholar at the Centre for Rural Development and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. He holds an M.Tech in Biochemical Engineering from IIT BHU and postgraduate and undergraduate degrees in Biochemistry and Chemistry from Banaras Hindu University. His research primarily focuses on microbial biotechnology, large-scale microalgal cultivation, photobioreactor operation, and biopolymer (PHB) production with an emphasis on sustainable bioresource utilization and circular bioeconomy. With an h-index of 5, over 12 documents, and more than 180 citations, he has contributed to reputed journals such as the Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics and the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. He has served as a Teaching Assistant under the PMRF program and has received multiple honors, including the Young Scientist Award, Best Paper Awards, and recognition for innovation in algae-based technologies. His work integrates biochemical engineering with sustainability-driven microbial processes, establishing him as a promising young researcher contributing to bio-based solutions for global environmental challenges.

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Sahu, A., Dey, S., Dalvi, V., Malik, A., & Sahu, J. K. (2025). Exploring media optimization and extraction methods to enhance poly-β-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) yield in Synechocystis pevaleikii: Scale-up from shake flask to 10 L photobioreactor. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.

Ravikiran Nowduru | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ravikiran Nowduru | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials | India

Dr. Nowduru Ravikiran is a dedicated researcher in the field of materials engineering with a strong academic foundation, holding a B.E. and M.E. in Mechanical Engineering followed by a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering. Currently serving as a Research Associate at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), Hyderabad, his work primarily focuses on carbon nanomaterials, tribology, and energy storage systems. He has authored 16 peer-reviewed journal papers, contributed multiple book chapters, and filed 2 patents, with his research achieving 76 citations, an h-index of 6, and 16 documents indexed in global databases. His significant contributions include the sustainable kilogram-scale production of graphene and nanocarbons from industrial waste, which has been successfully applied in lubrication and energy storage applications. He has collaborated with premier institutions including BITS Pilani and IIT Hyderabad, and is an active member of the Indian Carbon Society and The Electrochemical Society. His research interests span nanocarbons, tribology, energy storage materials, composites, and sustainable processing technologies. Recipient of the prestigious Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship, he has also earned recognition for best poster presentations and scientific innovation. Overall, his career reflects a strong commitment to advancing sustainable material solutions with industrial impact.

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Nowduru, R., Bodapati, B. R., Penumakala, P. K., Malladi, S. R. K., Jain, P. K., & Srikanth, V. V. S. S. (2022). Carbon soot nanoparticles derived from wasted rubber: An additive in lubricating oil for efficient friction and wear reduction. Diamond and Related Materials, 126, 109050.

Padya, B., Ravikiran, N., Kali, R., Narasaiah, N., & Jain, P. K. (2021). High thermal energy storage and thermal conductivity of few‐layer graphene platelets loaded phase change materials: A thermally conductive additive for thermal energy harvesting. Energy Storage, 3(1), e199.

Nowduru, R., Pant, H., Padya, B., Jain, P. K., & Srikanth, V. V. S. S. (2024). Novel top-down kg-scale processing of 2D multi-layered graphene powder and its application as excellent lubricating additives in commercial engine oils. Diamond and Related Materials, 141, 110634.

Ravikiran, N., Padya, B., Rao, A., Kali, R., & Jain, P. K. (2023). Classification of phase change materials. In Multifunctional phase change materials (pp. 95–112). Woodhead Publishing.

Padya, B., Kali, R., Ravikiran, N., Narasaiah, N., & Jain, P. K. (2021). Constructing graphene-coupled nitrogen-doped carbon-based all-carbon hybrid for hybrid Li-ion supercapbattery: An investigation and insight into “charge-averaged” charge/discharge voltage analysis. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 872, 159660.

Birendra Pratap Singh | Geology | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Birendra Pratap Singh | Geology | Outstanding Scientist Award

Panjab University | India

Dr. Birendra P. Singh, MISCS, FGSI, FPSI, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, specializing in paleontology and biostratigraphy. He holds advanced degrees in geology with top university honors and earned his doctorate in paleontology and biostratigraphy. With over two decades of research experience, his work focuses on Paleozoic paleontology and biostratigraphy of the Tethyan and Lesser Himalayan regions, Cambrian successions of Peninsular India, and the spatial and temporal distribution of ichnofabric and ichnofacies from Cambrian to Recent, with implications for Himalayan tectonics and paleoclimate. His academic career spans roles as lecturer, consultant, postdoctoral fellow, and faculty positions, culminating in his current Associate Professor role. Dr. Singh has contributed extensively to international research programs and served on academic, administrative, and governmental committees while guiding departmental activities at Panjab University. His scholarly output includes over 110 publications, cited 977 times with an h-index of 19 and an i10-index of 40, reflecting his influence in paleontology and earth sciences. Recognized with awards such as the Sepkoski Award, Tethys Fossil Award, and multiple gold medals, he is an elected fellow of leading geological and paleontological societies. Dr. Singh continues to advance geological research, education, and policy, significantly contributing to the understanding of Earth’s evolutionary history.

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Myrow, P. M., Hughes, N. C., Derry, L. A., McKenzie, N. R., Jiang, G., Webb, A. A. G., … Singh, B. P. (2015). Neogene marine isotopic evolution and the erosion of Lesser Himalayan strata: Implications for Cenozoic tectonic history. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 417, 142–150.

Colleps, C. L., McKenzie, N. R., Stockli, D. F., Hughes, N. C., Singh, B. P., Webb, A. A. G., … (2018). Zircon (U‐Th)/He thermochronometric constraints on Himalayan Thrust Belt exhumation, bedrock weathering, and Cenozoic seawater chemistry. Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, 19(1), 257–271.

Myrow, P. M., Fike, D. A., Malmskog, E., Leslie, S. A., Zhang, T., Singh, B. P., … (2019). Ordovician–Silurian boundary strata of the Indian Himalaya: Record of the latest Ordovician Boda event. Bulletin, 131(5–6), 881–898.

Colleps, C. L., McKenzie, N. R., Horton, B. K., Webb, A. A. G., Ng, Y. W., Singh, B. P. (2020). Sediment provenance of pre-and post-collisional Cretaceous–Paleogene strata from the frontal Himalaya of northwest India. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 534, 116079.

Bhatia, S. B., Bhargava, O. N., Singh, B. P., Bagi, H. (2013). Sequence stratigraphic framework of the Paleogene succession of the Himalayan Foreland Basin: A case study from the Shimla Hills. Journal of the Palaeontological Society of India, 58(1), 21–38.

Pooja Gupta | Microbial Pathogenesis | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Pooja Gupta | Microbial Pathogenesis | Best Researcher Award

Presidency University, Kolkata | India

Pooja Gupta is a postdoctoral researcher in critical care research at a leading cancer institute, where her work focuses on lung infection models and the role of neutrophils in infection among cancer patients. She earned her Ph.D. in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology from CSIR–Central Drug Research Institute, where she investigated novel and unconventional molecules as next-generation therapeutics, including quorum sensing inhibitors and antimicrobial peptides against drug-resistant pathogens. With a strong foundation in microbiology and immunology, she has developed expertise in bacterial communication systems, anti-virulence strategies, biofilm inhibition, protein modeling, molecular cloning, animal models of infection, and immunological assays. She has presented her work at national and international conferences, contributed to peer-reviewed publications, and co-authored patents based on her discoveries. Her research interests lie in quorum sensing, antimicrobial peptide design, host–pathogen interactions, infection in cancer, and translational microbiology. She is passionate about bridging basic science with applied therapeutics to combat antibiotic resistance and improve infection outcomes in vulnerable patient populations. Recognized for her scientific contributions, she continues to pursue innovative approaches at the interface of microbiology, immunology, and oncology with the goal of advancing next-generation anti-infective strategies for human health.

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Gupta, P., Yadav, P., Lata, M., Chaudhary, S., Telang, V., Kishore, R., Kishan, J., Goswami, K., Arockiaraj, J., Singh, R., & others. (2025). Potential next generation targets for antibacterial agent’s discovery and development. European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry.

Arya, C. G., Kishore, R., Gupta, P., Gondru, R., Arockiaraj, J., Pasupuleti, M., Chandrakanth, M., Punya, V. P., & Banothu, J. (2024). Identification of coumarin–benzimidazole hybrids as potential antibacterial agents: Synthesis, in vitro and in vivo biological assessment, and ADMET prediction. Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters.

Lata, M., Telang, V., Gupta, P., Pant, G., Kalyan, M., Arockiaraj, J., & Pasupuleti, M. (2024). Synthetic short cryptic antimicrobial peptides as templates for the development of novel biotherapeutics against WHO priority pathogen. International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics.

Lata, M., Telang, V., Gupta, P., Pant, G., Kalyan, M., Arockiaraj, J., & Pasupuleti, M. (2023). Evolutionary and in silico guided development of novel peptide analogues for antibacterial activity against ESKAPE pathogens. Current Research in Microbial Sciences.

Biswas, S., Rahaman, T., Gupta, P., Mitra, R., Dutta, S., Kharlyngdoh, E., Guha, S., Ganguly, J., Pal, A., & Das, M. (2022). Cellulose and lignin profiling in seven economically important bamboo species of India by anatomical, biochemical, FTIR spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis. Biomass and Bioenergy.