Nayan Mani Das | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Nayan Mani Das | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Sipajhar College | India

Dr. Nayan Mani Das is an accomplished Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Sipajhar College, Assam, with extensive experience in nanomaterials, thin-film fabrication, and advanced characterization techniques. With a Ph.D. in Applied Physics and post-doctoral research at premier institutes, he has expertise in graphene-polymer nanocomposites, Langmuir-Blodgett thin films, ZnO microcavities, micro-energy generation, and antimicrobial nanomaterials. His research portfolio encompasses ultrathin film synthesis, polymer-semiconductor hybrids, and electrochemical and optical properties of nanostructures, contributing to innovations in water purification, energy harvesting, and biomedical applications. Dr. Das has published over 20 documents, cited more than 260 times, and holds an h-index of 9, reflecting his impactful contributions to the field. He has been recognized with national and international awards, including travel grants for conferences and best presenter awards. His work has been featured in reputed journals and conferences, and he actively serves as a reviewer for leading journals in nanoscience and applied physics. Dr. Das’s academic and research endeavors demonstrate a commitment to advancing nanotechnology and materials science, mentoring students, and fostering collaborations across institutes. His ongoing projects focus on sustainable materials, energy-efficient devices, and practical applications of nanotechnology, establishing him as a notable contributor in his discipline.

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Featured Publications

Nanda Shakti, Mandal, T., Das, N. M., Roy, D., Sunder, S., Kumar, S., & Pal, R. (2024). Growth and electrochemical properties of CuO nanowires-ZnO microrods composite. Hybrid Advances.

Bhuyan, T., Maity, S., Saha, D. R., Das, N. M., & Bandyopadhyay, D. (2022). Pathways to translate the biomedical prototypes. In Advanced Micro- and Nano-manufacturing Technologies: Applications in Biochemical and Biomedical Engineering (pp. 29–56). Springer.

Uppula Ramya | Composite Materials | Women Researcher Award

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Mrs. Uppula Ramya | Composite Materials | Women Researcher Award

SR University | India

Dr. U. Ramya is a research scholar in Mechanical Engineering at SR University, Warangal, specializing in advanced composite materials. She holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Composite Materials) from SR University, an M.Tech in Design Engineering from Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science, and a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from SR Engineering College. With substantial experience as an Assistant Professor at Jayamukhi Institute of Technological Sciences, she has taught courses in Machine Design, Strength of Materials, Engineering Drawing, and CAD/FEA Analysis while guiding undergraduate projects on composite materials and finite element simulations. Her research focuses on polymer and elastomer composites, including Carbon Fiber Reinforced Liquid Silicone Rubber (CF-LSR), CF-PEEK, nano-reinforced LSR, ceramifiable fillers, high-temperature and dielectric applications, and mechanical and thermal characterization using techniques such as TGA, FTIR, XRD, and DMA. She also applies molecular dynamics simulations to study polymer–filler interactions. Dr. Ramya has published multiple peer-reviewed articles, holds patents on corrosion-resistant and AI-driven polymer composites, and has a Google Scholar citation count of 2 with an h-index of 1. Recognized for her innovation in composite materials, she was nominated for the Best Researcher Award in 2025. Her work contributes to industrial and electrical applications by advancing high-performance, multifunctional composite materials.

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Featured Publications

Ramya, U., Sammaiah, P., Subbarao, M., Mahesh, V., & Satheesh Kumar, K. (2025). Advancements in carbon fiber reinforced liquid silicone rubber: A scientometric study. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C, 106(1), 495–504.

Ramya, U., Sammaiah, P., & Kumar, K. S. (2025). Scientometric analysis of CF-PEEK composites: Research trends and emerging opportunities. Next Research, 2(3), 100513.

Asim Manna | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Asim Manna | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India

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🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Mr. Asim Manna embarked on his academic journey with a robust foundation in mathematics, earning his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Burdwan and a Master’s in Pure Mathematics from the University of Calcutta. His pursuit of interdisciplinary excellence led him to the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata, where he transitioned into the realm of technology through an M.Tech in Computer Science. Currently, he is pursuing his Ph.D. at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, focusing on Artificial Intelligence with a specialization in computer vision and medical imaging, a domain where he continues to thrive as a research scholar.

🏢 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Mr. Manna is presently engaged as a Research Intern at Samsung Research Institute Bangalore, working on cutting-edge image signal processing pipelines. He has previously contributed to the field as a Research Intern at IIT Bhilai, where he explored cryptographic algorithm implementations. His experience as a Teaching Assistant for NPTEL courses on Deep Learning showcases his commitment to academic mentorship and knowledge dissemination.

📚 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Mr. Manna’s core research lies in deep learning, hash-based medical image retrieval, and generative models for computer vision, with emphasis on:

  • Structured deep neural hashing

  • Multimorbidity image retrieval using chest X-rays

  • Multi-modal and multi-label medical imaging systems

  • Generative methods for HDR imaging and signal fusion

His work has significantly advanced the development of efficient, content-aware, organ-specific, and pathology-sensitive retrieval systems, essential for evidence-based medicine (EBM) and healthcare diagnostics.

🏅 ACADEMIC CITATIONS, ACCOLADES AND RECOGNITION

Mr. Manna’s publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals such as Computers in Biology and Medicine, Scientific Reports, and the Journal of Medical Imaging have garnered academic recognition. His collaborative research on OPHash, MeDiANet, and structured hashing for modality-organ-disease retrieval contributes to the growing body of literature in medical AI systems. His participation in international conferences like Pattern Recognition (Springer, Cham) reflects scholarly acknowledgment.

He has also received:

  • CSIR-UGC NET Lectureship (AIR-94)

  • Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

  • Qualified for NBHM Scholarship and Fellowship Exams

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Asim’s research contributes to the transformative role of AI in healthcare, particularly by improving content-based retrieval systems for medical diagnostics. His participation in global competitions like the NTIRE 2025 Image Denoising Challenge, where he achieved a top 5 global ranking, reflects the practical excellence and competitiveness of his work. His leadership as a Plenary Chair at the Kharagpur Digital Health Symposium further exemplifies his influence within academic and industrial circles.

🧭 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Mr. Manna’s body of work stands at the intersection of mathematical rigor and real-world AI applications, aiming to revolutionize healthcare imaging through scalable, explainable, and secure AI solutions. With a strong foundation in hash learning, generative AI, and medical image understanding, he is poised to contribute toward building intelligent clinical decision systems, federated diagnostic networks, and resource-optimized AI pipelines for edge deployment.

His long-term vision includes:

  • Expanding AI applications to resource-constrained medical infrastructures

  • Enhancing interpretability in deep learning frameworks

  • Contributing to open-source medical imaging libraries for global researchers

 ✅CONCLUSION

Mr. Asim Manna exemplifies the emerging class of researchers who are pioneering the convergence of mathematics, artificial intelligence, and healthcare. Through his innovative research, academic leadership, and global collaboration, he is contributing meaningfully to both theoretical advancements and practical solutions in AI for medical image analysis. With a track record of technical mastery, scholarly excellence, and impactful contributions, his future as a thought leader in AI-driven medical technologies is both promising and transformative.

🔬NOTABLE PUBLICATION:

Title: The tenth NTIRE 2025 image denoising challenge report
Authors: L. Sun, H. Guo, B. Ren, L. Van Gool, R. Timofte, Y. Li
Journal/Conference: Proceedings of the Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition Conference, pp. 1342–1369
Year: 2025

Title: FedERA: Framework for Federated Learning with Diversified Edge Resource Allocation
Authors: A. Borthakur, A. Kasliwal, A. Manna, D. Dewan, D. Sheet
Journal/Conference: 2024 2nd International Conference on Federated Learning Technologies and Applications (FLTA)
Year: 2024

Title: Structured hashing with deep learning for modality, organ, and disease content sensitive medical image retrieval
Authors: A. Manna, D. Dewan, D. Sheet
Journal/Conference: Scientific Reports, Volume 15 (1), Article 8912
Year: 2025

Title: Deep neural hashing for content-based medical image retrieval: A survey
Authors: A. Manna, R. Sista, D. Sheet
Journal/Conference: Computers in Biology and Medicine, Volume 196, Article 110547
Year: 2025

Title: OPHash: Learning of organ and pathology context-sensitive hashing for medical image retrieval
Authors: A. Manna, R. Sathish, R. Sethuraman, D. Sheet
Journal/Conference: Journal of Medical Imaging, Volume 12 (1), Article 017503-017503
Year: 2025

Sourav Ranjan Satpathy | Ceramic Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Sourav Ranjan Satpathy | Ceramic Engineering | Best Researcher Award

NIT Rourkela, India

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🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Sourav Ranjan Satpathy embarked on his academic journey with a deep-rooted passion for physics and material science. He completed his postgraduate studies in Physics from Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla, Odisha, where he cultivated a strong foundation in fundamental sciences. His keen interest in research led him to qualify GATE (Physics) in 2022, a national-level competitive examination that opened doors to advanced research.

🏢 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Currently, Sourav is serving as a Research Scholar (Ph.D. Student) at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela, one of India’s premier institutes. He is actively engaged in interdisciplinary research in the Department of Ceramic Engineering. His doctoral research brings together core physics principles and innovative material science approaches, specifically focusing on clay-based geopolymer adsorbents for environmental cleanup.

📚 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS IN CERAMIC ENGINEERING

Sourav’s research revolves around the synthesis and performance evaluation of geopolymer materials—a class of advanced ceramics derived from industrial waste and natural clays. His recent publication:

Satpathy, Sourav Ranjan, and Sunipa Bhattacharyya. “Adsorptive dye removal using clay-based geopolymer: Effect of activation conditions on geopolymerization and removal efficiency.” Materials Science and Engineering: B 319 (2025): 118348.

highlights his breakthrough in wastewater treatment through eco-friendly and cost-effective ceramic adsorbents. He explores the adsorption kinetics, material regeneration, and the influence of activation conditions—critical parameters for practical environmental applications.

🏅 RESEARCH GRANTS AND FUNDING

Currently, Sourav’s work is supported through institutional infrastructure and academic grants facilitated by NIT Rourkela. He is poised to secure independent or collaborative funding from national research councils such as DST, CSIR, and SERB, aiming to expand the scope of applied ceramic engineering in environmental science.

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Sourav’s work aligns with global goals of sustainable development, especially UNSDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and UNSDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). By developing geopolymer materials from waste clays and industrial byproducts, his research contributes toward circular economy models, reducing landfill waste, and offering scalable technologies for industrial wastewater remediation.

🧭 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Sourav envisions scaling up his research into pilot-scale environmental solutions, collaborating with industries to implement adsorbent technologies for textile dye effluent treatment and heavy metal removal. His broader mission includes fostering awareness about low-carbon materials and mentoring future researchers in eco-materials and environmental technology.

 ✅CONCLUSION

Sourav Ranjan Satpathy represents the emerging generation of multidisciplinary Indian researchers, committed to scientific excellence, environmental stewardship, and technological innovation. His contribution to ceramic-based adsorbents is not only scientifically relevant but socially responsible, addressing some of the most pressing ecological challenges. As a nominee for the Best Researcher Award, Sourav brings merit, passion, and promise—hallmarks of a future leader in sustainable material science.

 🔬NOTABLE PUBLICATION:

Adsorptive dye removal using clay-based geopolymer: Effect of activation conditions on geopolymerization and removal efficiency

Author(s): Sourav Ranjan Satpathy, Sunipa Bhattacharyya
Journal: Materials Science and Engineering: B
Year: 2025

Clay Based Geopolymer Adsorbent and Its Application for Methylene Blue Dye Removal from Wastewater System

Author(s): Sourav Ranjan Satpathy, Sunipa Bhattacharyya
Journal: (Not specified; likely unpublished or conference/workshop paper)
Year: 2023

SAYANTI BANERJEE | Geotechnical Engineering | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. SAYANTI BANERJEE | Geotechnical Engineering | Young Scientist Award

INDIAN INSTITUTE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, DELHI, INDIA

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🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Dr. Sayanti Banerjee began her academic journey with a degree in Civil Engineering from West Bengal University of Technology (WBUT). Her deep interest in geotechnical systems led her to pursue a Master’s in Geotechnical Engineering at NIT Durgapur, followed by a Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering at the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi). Her doctoral work focused on the Performance Assessment of Geocell-Reinforced Road Pavement, addressing critical challenges in transportation infrastructure.

🏢 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Dr. Banerjee’s career bridges academic instruction and applied research:

  • Assistant Professor at Camellia Institute of Technology, Kolkata, where she taught and mentored undergraduate students in civil engineering.

  • Senior Research Fellow at IIT Delhi, contributing to a project sanctioned by the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), focusing on advanced reinforcement strategies for pavements.

📚 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

Dr. Banerjee specializes in geosynthetic reinforcement, particularly the use of geocells for enhancing the strength and durability of road pavements. Her research contributions span:

  • Laboratory Investigations on geocell performance under repeated and multi-stage loading.

  • Field Studies evaluating geocell use over challenging soils, such as black cotton soil.

  • Advanced Numerical Modelling using tools like PLAXIS, Abaqus, and IITPAVE for simulating reinforced soil behavior.

  • Sustainable Materials Research, exploring alternatives like recycled plastic grasspavers as cost-effective and environmentally friendly reinforcement options.

Her work contributes significantly to safer, longer-lasting, and more sustainable transportation networks.

🏅 ACCOLADES AND RECOGNITION

Dr. Banerjee has earned several prestigious awards for her research excellence:

  • ISSMGE Foundation Award (2024) – Sponsored her participation in the 8th International Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering (ICEGE) in Osaka, Japan.

  • Research Excellence Travel Award (RETA) – Provided by IIT Delhi to support international presentation of her research.

  • Research Scholar Travel Award (RSTA) – Supported her participation in the 20th International Conference on Experimental Mechanics in Porto, Portugal.

These recognitions affirm her global standing as a rising researcher in geotechnical engineering.

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Dr. Banerjee has made notable contributions to the global geotechnical community:

  • Peer-Reviewed Journals: Published 7 articles in reputed journals such as Geotextile and Geomembrane and Geosynthetics International.

  • Conference Presentations: Delivered research findings at 5 international and 4 national conferences, contributing to both academic knowledge and practical innovations.

  • Special Publications: Co-authored 2 Geotechnical Special Publications, expanding the visibility and applicability of her work.

🧭 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Dr. Banerjee’s work is laying the foundation for greener, more resilient road construction practices. Her ongoing research on the life cycle cost and environmental impact of geocell-reinforced pavements seeks to:

  • Quantify long-term benefits in terms of maintenance reduction and material efficiency.

  • Promote the use of recyclable and sustainable materials in infrastructure development.

  • Influence future design standards and construction guidelines for road networks.

She continues to contribute toward a future where sustainability and performance go hand in hand in geotechnical engineering.

 ✅CONCLUSION

Dr. Sayanti Banerjee is a dedicated academic and researcher whose work in geocell-reinforced pavements represents a blend of innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence. Through impactful publications, recognized contributions, and visionary projects, she is shaping the future of geotechnical infrastructure with solutions that are not only effective but also environmentally responsible.

 🔬NOTABLE PUBLICATION:

  • Title: Experimental investigation of the properties of geocell on the performance of flexible pavement under repetitive loading
    Authors: Banerjee, S., Manna, B., and Shahu, J. T.
    Journal: Geotextile and Geomembrane
    Year: 2024
  • Title: Experimental study on impact of geocell on pavement performance under multi-stage loading
    Authors: Banerjee, S., Manna, B., and Shahu, J. T.
    Journal: Geosynthetics International
    Year: 2025
  • Title: Field evaluation of geocell parameters for enhancing performance of unpaved roads
    Authors: Banerjee, S., Manna, B., and Shahu, J. T.
    Journal: Canadian Geotechnical Journal
    Year: 2025
  • Title: Performance evaluation of geocell-reinforced pavements overlying black cotton soil
    Authors: Banerjee, S., Manna, B., and Shahu, J. T.
    Journal: Geotextile and Geomembrane
    Year: 2025
  • Title: Behaviour of Geocell Reinforcement in a Multi-Layered Flexible Pavement Under Repeated Loading
    Authors: Banerjee, S., Manna, B., and Shahu, J. T.
    Journal: International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering
    Year: 2024