Vishwajeet Bachhar | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Vishwajeet Bachhar | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

DIT University | India

Dr. Vishwajeet Bachhar is an emerging researcher in the field of Chemistry, with notable expertise in green and conventional nanotechnology, catalysis, corrosion inhibition, computational chemistry, and biomedical applications. Holding a Ph.D. in Chemistry from DIT University, his academic foundation is strengthened by a master’s degree in Industrial Chemistry and a bachelor’s in science. He has over three years of teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant at DIT University and more than five years of active research experience. His interdisciplinary research encompasses phytochemistry, nanomaterials, environmental chemistry, drug delivery systems, and pharmacological assays. Dr. Bachhar has authored and co-authored several high-impact publications in reputed Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, and RSC journals, and holds multiple Indian patents related to nanomaterial synthesis and biomedical applications. His research works have earned 199 citations with an h-index of 10 and i10-index of 10, reflecting his growing influence in the scientific community. He has also served as a peer reviewer for numerous international journals including ACS Omega, Scientific Reports, and Bioresource Technology. Dr. Bachhar’s contributions to sustainable materials, computational modeling, and bioactive nanostructures highlight his dedication to advancing eco-friendly and biomedical innovations with global collaboration and scientific integrity.

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Featured Publications

Haldhar, R., Raorane, C. J., Bachhar, V., Katin, K. P., Berdimurodov, E., & Kim, S. C. (2025). Dual-functional Quercus palustris leaves extract as a sustainable corrosion inhibitor for low-carbon steel and its biomedical potential: Electrochemical, biological, and computational insights. Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 44, e01378.

Joshi, V., Bachhar, V., Singh, P., Duseja, M., Haldhar, R., Katin, K. P., Berdimurodov, E., & Kim, S. C. (2025). Rheological and anticorrosion study of Piper chaba extract and coating for mild steel in 2M H2SO4. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 708, 135989.

Bachhar, V., Joshi, V., Bhatia, A., Rom, T., Duseja, M., & Shukla, R. K. (2025). Green synthesis of AgFe bimetallic nanoparticles from Calyptocarpus vialis plant extract for enhanced catalytic reduction of 4-NP, antioxidant and antibacterial activities. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 116829.

Bachhar, V., Joshi, V., Singh, P., Berisha, A., Haldhar, R., Duseja, M., & Shukla, R. K. (2025). Anticorrosion and rheological properties of Calyptocarpus vialis extract as a green coating for mild steel in 2M H2SO4. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 705, 135606.

Bachhar, V., Joshi, V., Shekher Mishra, S., Shukla, R. K., Bhargava, S., & Duseja, M. (2024). In‐vitro antimicrobial, antidiabetic and anticancer activities of Calyptocarpus vialis extract and its integration with computational studies. ChemistrySelect, 9(35), e202401414.

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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Featured Publications

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.