Bhagya Bhutani | Business | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Bhagya Bhutani | Business | Best Researcher Award

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi | India

Bhagya Bhutani is a doctoral researcher at a premier Indian institute, specializing in finance and sustainability with a strong interdisciplinary orientation. With a solid academic foundation in commerce, she has consistently demonstrated academic excellence across undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Her research agenda centers on corporate social responsibility, sustainability, greenwashing, and their implications for firm risk, return, investor confidence, and long-term financial performance. She has published in reputed international journals and has multiple manuscripts under review with top-tier ABDC-ranked outlets, reflecting the rigor and relevance of her work. Her scholarship contributes to understanding the mechanisms that drive or restrain opportunistic sustainability disclosures and their capital market consequences. Alongside research, she has substantial teaching and academic support experience, having assisted in curriculum design and delivery of advanced finance and financial technology topics such as blockchain, digital payments, and AI in finance, while mentoring postgraduate students. She has also collaborated on policy-oriented and industry-linked projects, including work with government platforms and empirical studies on mergers, acquisitions, and capital structure. A qualified national-level research fellow, she actively engages with the global academic community through presentations at leading national and international conferences and by reviewing for high-impact journals. Overall, her profile reflects a commitment to impactful, policy-relevant research that bridges finance, sustainability, and technology.

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Bhutani, B., & Jain, S. (2025). Navigating three decades: Corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and risk. Journal of Business Strategy. https://doi.org/10.1108/JBS-11-2024-0234

Bhutani, B., & Jain, S. (2024). Do financially distressed firms employ greenwashing as a business communication strategy? SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4874616

Swapnil Dharaskar | Chemical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Swapnil Dharaskar | Chemical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Pandit Deendayal Energy University | India

Dr. Swapnil Dharaskar is a distinguished chemical engineering academic and researcher currently serving as Dean–Placement and Associate Professor at Pandit Deendayal Energy University, with international research engagement as a visiting scientist in green chemistry. He holds advanced qualifications in chemical engineering up to the doctoral level and has built extensive academic, administrative, and research experience across premier institutions in India and abroad. His research interests span CO₂ separation, utilization and conversion, energy and sustainability, ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents, MXenes, nanotechnology, advanced separation processes, desulfurization, water purification, and green fuels. He has successfully led and completed several sponsored research projects supported by government agencies and industry, focusing on carbon capture, green methanol, advanced materials, and sustainable chemical processes. Dr. Dharaskar has supervised multiple doctoral scholars, contributing significantly to human resource development in chemical and energy engineering. His scholarly output includes a large body of SCI/SCIE publications, book chapters with leading international publishers, and several filed and granted patents translating research into practical technologies. He has received numerous national and international awards, fellowships, and best paper recognitions for his contributions to green solvents, ionic liquids, and sustainable energy solutions. Overall, his work reflects a strong commitment to impactful research, academic leadership, industry collaboration, and sustainability-driven innovation.

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An environment friendly approach for heavy metal removal from industrial wastewater using chitosan based biosorbent: A review


– Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments 43, 100951 · Cited by 231 · 2021


Deep eutectic solvents for extraction-desulphurization: A review


– Journal of Molecular Liquids 275, 312-322 · Cited by 208 · 2019


Experimental investigation on the yield of solar still using manganese oxide nanoparticles coated absorber


– Case Studies in Thermal Engineering 25, 100905 · Cited by 152 · 2021

Shaizy Khan | Finance | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Shaizy Khan | Finance | Research Excellence Award

Amity University | India

Ms. Shaizy Khan is an early-career academic and researcher in finance and accounting with a strong focus on sustainability-oriented financial research. She holds a doctoral degree in finance, complemented by postgraduate training in finance and marketing and an engineering background that supports her analytical orientation. Her academic experience includes teaching core finance courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, where she has contributed to developing conceptual and applied understanding of corporate finance and financial decision-making. Professionally, she has worked as a research assistant on an externally funded national project, contributing to report preparation, data analysis, and incorporation of expert feedback, and has also gained industry exposure through business development, documentation, data analytics, and client engagement roles. Her research interests span corporate finance, sustainable finance, green accounting, ESG reporting, corporate governance, CSR, earnings management, and climate-related financial issues. Methodologically, her work integrates advanced econometric techniques, meta-analysis, social network analysis, text mining, and mixed-methods approaches using contemporary analytical tools. She has published in reputed peer-reviewed journals indexed in leading academic rankings and actively presents her work at national and international conferences. Her scholarly contributions have been recognized through competitive academic awards, reflecting the relevance and rigor of her research. Overall, her profile reflects a balanced integration of teaching, research excellence, methodological depth, and a strong commitment to advancing sustainability-driven finance scholarship.

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The interplay of sustainability, corporate green accounting and firm financial performance: a meta-analytical investigation


– Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal · Article · Cited by 56 · 2024


Environmental accounting: One dimension of sustainable development


– Jaipuria International Journal of Management Research · Article · Cited by 3 · 2020
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Shubhadip Dasgupta | Soil Science | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Shubhadip Dasgupta | Soil Science | Research Excellence Award

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya | India

Dr. Shubhadip Dasgupta is an accomplished soil scientist and academician specializing in advanced soil fertility assessment, digital soil mapping, and precision nutrient management. He is engaged in teaching, research, and technology transfer in agricultural chemistry and soil science at a leading state agricultural university in India. His educational training spans undergraduate to doctoral studies in agricultural chemistry and soil science, with doctoral research focused on smart soil sensing approaches for rapid soil fertility prediction and spatial mapping. With extensive academic and field experience, he contributes to undergraduate and postgraduate education while actively participating in national and multi-institutional research initiatives. His research interests encompass soil proximal and portable sensors, PXRF-based soil analysis, smartphone-enabled soil sensing, digital soil image processing, soil chemistry, composting technologies, and the application of machine learning and deep learning for soil health assessment and fertilizer recommendation. He has made significant contributions to the development of sensor-based soil testing frameworks, ensemble-learning-driven digital soil micronutrient maps, and site-specific nutrient management strategies. His work is widely published in high-impact international journals and scholarly books, reflecting strong citation impact and global collaboration. In addition to research, he plays a vital role in farmer-centric extension programs, translating scientific innovations into practical soil management solutions. Overall, his work bridges soil science, data analytics, and sustainable agriculture, contributing meaningfully to soil health improvement, precision farming, and environmentally responsible crop nutrition management.

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Pannirselvam Narayanan | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Pannirselvam Narayanan | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

SRMIST | India

N. Pannirselvam is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of Civil Engineering with a strong focus on structural and construction engineering. He holds advanced qualifications spanning civil engineering, construction technology, structural engineering, computer applications, and real estate valuation, reflecting a multidisciplinary academic foundation. His professional career includes extensive experience across reputed universities and engineering institutions, where he has served in academic leadership, teaching, and research-oriented roles, as well as earlier industry experience as a senior design engineer. His academic expertise encompasses advanced construction practices, structural analysis and design, project management, and real estate valuation, enabling a strong integration of theory with practical application. His research interests primarily include structural engineering, advanced construction technology, sustainable construction practices, infrastructure development, and valuation studies related to the built environment. He has contributed to academic growth through teaching, mentoring, curriculum development, and scholarly activities, including research publications and technical contributions. In recognition of his academic and professional contributions, he has received institutional appreciation and professional acknowledgements within the engineering education ecosystem. Overall, his career reflects a sustained commitment to excellence in civil engineering education, research advancement, and the development of industry-relevant engineering solutions that support sustainable infrastructure growth.

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Experimental and Predictive Modeling of GF and FA Modified Concrete for Enhanced Strength and Sustainability


– Innovative Infrastructure Solutions · Article · Open Access · Cited by 0


Experimental and Finite Element Analyses of Monolithic 3D Cuffs Connected with Pultruded Box Sections


– International Journal of Civil Engineering · Article · Cited by 0
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Anantpreet Kaur | Botany | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Anantpreet Kaur | Botany | Best Researcher Award

DAV University, Jalandhar | India

Dr. Anantpreet Kaur is a dedicated researcher and scholar in the field of Botany, focusing on the bioactive potential of underexplored medicinal plants. She holds advanced degrees in Botany, where her research emphasized the evaluation of antioxidant, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic activities of plant extracts, with a particular focus on Strobilanthes attenuata. Her doctoral research involves comprehensive phytochemical analysis, GC–MS profiling, and in vitro pharmacological studies aimed at exploring plant-based therapeutic applications. Dr. Kaur has presented her findings at national and international conferences and has contributed significantly to peer-reviewed journals, covering topics such as plant bioactivity, climate sustainability, marine microplastics, and biofuel production. Her technical expertise spans ELISA, spectrophotometry, chromatography, microbial assays, and statistical analysis using software tools like SPSS and GraphPad Prism. She actively engages in workshops, training programs, and intellectual forums to stay abreast of advances in plant science, pharmacology, and sustainable development. Dr. Kaur’s work has been recognized for its contribution to ethnobotany, phytochemistry, and environmental awareness. Her research continues to bridge traditional knowledge and modern science, emphasizing the development of plant-based solutions for health and ecological challenges, positioning her as an emerging leader in botanical research.

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Kaur, A. (2025). Macroalgae-based biofuel production: Advances in cultivation, conversion pathways and techno-economic perspectives. Next Research, 2(4), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nexres.2025.101067

Kaur, A., Walia, H., Kumar, A., & Khosla, S. (2025). Strobilanthes attenuata stem extract as a promising source for antioxidant and anticancer activity. Journal of Herbs, Spices & Medicinal Plants. https://doi.org/10.1080/10496475.2025.2555330

Kaur, A., Sondhi, N., & Sethi, S. (2024). Isolation of a pure compound using column chromatography and antioxidative potential of Azadirachta indica leaves. In Applied Research in Physical & Chemical Sciences and Engineering. MKSES Publication, Lucknow, UP. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13208123

Khosla, S., Sood, N., Sanya, Bhatia, N., Sharma, A., & Kaur, A. (2024). Journey of Indian Space Organisation (ISRO). In R. C. Sobti (Ed.), Role of Science and Technology for Sustainable Future (pp. 515–527). Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-5177-8_28

Sondhi, N., Kaur, A., & Walia, H. (2022). Pharmacological activities of Urtica dioica: A critical review. In Trends and Innovations in Humanities Management, Commerce, Science and Technology (pp. 303–309). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7676149

Bhargavi D | Applied Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bhargavi D | Applied Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

National Institute of Technology Warangal | India

Dr. D. Bhargavi is an accomplished academic and researcher in applied mathematics, specializing in fluid mechanics and numerical heat transfer. She holds advanced degrees in mathematics, culminating in a doctoral qualification from a premier technical institute, with research focused on forced convection heat transfer in porous channel systems. Her academic career reflects extensive experience across teaching, research, and academic leadership at a leading national institute, where she has progressed through faculty roles and contributed significantly to curriculum development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her research interests encompass porous media flows, magnetohydrodynamics, thermal non-equilibrium modeling, viscous dissipation, numerical methods, and computational fluid dynamics. She has supervised multiple doctoral and postgraduate research projects, fostering interdisciplinary applications of mathematical modeling in engineering and science. Her scholarly output includes a substantial number of high-impact journal publications, conference papers, and book chapters with reputed international publishers. Recognized for academic excellence, she has received competitive national fellowships and best paper awards at international conferences. In addition to research, she has actively contributed to faculty development programs, workshops, and international conferences, and has undertaken key academic and administrative responsibilities. Overall, her career reflects sustained contributions to advanced mathematical research, high-quality teaching, and the development of computational approaches for complex heat and fluid flow problems.

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Sahas V Swamy | Geoscience | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Sahas V Swamy | Geoscience | Excellence in Research Award

Symbiosis International (Deemed University) | India

Sahas V Swamy is a passionate researcher and educator specializing in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science, with extensive experience in predictive modeling and interdisciplinary applications. He has contributed significantly to the development of AI-based frameworks for estimating the physico-mechanical and geo-mechanical properties of rocks and minerals, leveraging advanced soft computing methods and deep learning techniques. His research spans predictive modeling, statistical analysis, and computational simulations applied to mining, rock mechanics, and industrial processes. With experience mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students, he has successfully guided projects on deep learning for rock physics, time-series forecasting, and AI-driven data analytics. His scholarly contributions include multiple high-impact journal publications, book chapters, and presentations at national and international conferences. He has also actively participated in organizing workshops, conferences, and research initiatives, contributing to academic excellence and knowledge dissemination. Recognized for his commitment to advancing applied research, he has received fellowships, international travel grants, and awards for research excellence. His work demonstrates a strong integration of theoretical insights with practical solutions in AI, machine learning, and predictive modeling, highlighting his dedication to innovation, mentorship, and the broader scientific community.

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Hybrid Bifacial Solar PV Grid-Interconnected Pumping System for Continuous Power Supply


– Innovative and Responsible Mining for Inclusive Growth: Proceedings · 2025


of Igneous Rocks Using Ball Mill Grinding Characteristics


– Innovative and Responsible Mining for Inclusive Growth: Proceedings · 2025

Nageswari N | Structural Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Nageswari N | Structural Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Vel Tech High Tech Dr.Rangarajan Dr.Sakunthala Engineering College | India

Dr. Nageswari N is an accomplished civil engineering academic and researcher specializing in structural engineering and sustainable construction materials. She holds advanced degrees in civil and structural engineering, culminating in a doctoral qualification that focused on high-strength self-healing concrete using bio-based and nano-engineered materials. Her professional experience spans academic teaching and intensive research roles, where she has contributed to curriculum delivery, mentoring, and advanced laboratory investigations in civil engineering. Her core research interests include bacterial bio-concrete, self-healing concrete systems, nano- and micro-biomass–based cementitious materials, carbon nanotube and graphene-enhanced concrete, artificial intelligence applications in construction materials, and advanced durability assessment of sustainable infrastructure. She has authored multiple publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed international journals indexed in SCI and Scopus and actively serves as a reviewer for reputed materials and construction journals. Her innovation-driven research has led to the successful publication of an Indian product patent and additional patent-ready technologies aimed at smart curing and crack-healing mechanisms in concrete. Recognized with institutional research and best paper honors, she has also presented her findings at prominent national and international conferences. Through her integrated approach combining sustainability, material science, and AI, Dr. Nageswari N continues to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of next-generation, eco-friendly construction technologies and academic excellence.

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A Critical Review of Bacterial-Based Taxonomy for Self-Healing Concrete


– International Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches in Civil Engineering · 2023

Amalendu Rana | Microfluidics | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Amalendu Rana | Microfluidics | Research Excellence Award

SRM Institute of Science and Technology | India

Dr. Amalendu Rana is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at the College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, with strong expertise in applied mathematics and fluid mechanics. His academic training is rooted in advanced mathematical modeling, with doctoral research focused on electro-osmotic flow and heat transfer in rough microchannels under electrokinetic and electromagnetic effects. He has gained extensive research experience through nationally funded projects, contributing to analytical and numerical investigations of microfluidic transport phenomena. Dr. Rana’s teaching experience spans engineering mathematics and applied mathematics courses, supported by proficiency in computational and simulation tools such as MATLAB, Mathematica, ANSYS, and LaTeX. His research interests include electromagnetohydrodynamics, electrokinetic transport, heat and mass transfer in porous and anisotropic media, surface roughness effects in microchannels, and two-phase flow modeling. He has published widely in high-impact international journals and conference proceedings, with several works appearing in leading SCI-indexed journals. In addition to his publication record, he serves as a peer reviewer for reputed international journals in fluid mechanics and applied mathematics. His research contributions have been recognized through competitive national fellowships and research grants. Overall, Dr. Rana’s work advances theoretical understanding and practical modeling of microscale transport processes relevant to microfluidics, energy systems, and advanced engineering applications.

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