Pragati Kushwaha | Synthetic Organic Chemistry | Young Researcher Award

Dr. Pragati Kushwaha | Synthetic Organic Chemistry | Young Researcher Award

University of Lucknow, India

Dr. Pragati Kushwaha is an accomplished chemist specializing in organic and medicinal chemistry, with expertise in designing bioactive heterocycles and green synthetic methodologies. She holds advanced academic training in chemistry and has significant teaching and research experience as an Assistant Professor. Her work focuses on benzofuran, thiazole, and imidazole derivatives with therapeutic potential. A recipient of prestigious national research fellowships, she has contributed extensively to high-impact publications. Her research continues to advance sustainable synthesis and drug discovery, reflecting strong scientific commitment and innovation.

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Karuppiah Nagaraj | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Karuppiah Nagaraj | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Saveetha Medical College and Hospital ( SIMATS), India

Dr. K. Nagaraj is an accomplished academician and researcher currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the School of Pharmacy, National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar. He holds postgraduate and doctoral qualifications in Chemistry and has extensive teaching and research experience across premier institutions in India and abroad. His research expertise spans surfactant and polymer metal complexes, biomolecular interactions, anticancer drug development, electron transfer in microheterogeneous media, green nanomaterials, chemical kinetics, and photo-electrocatalysis. Dr. Nagaraj has published extensively in high-impact journals, authored multiple textbooks, contributed numerous book chapters, and filed patents in emerging interdisciplinary domains. He has received several prestigious awards and fellowships for academic and research excellence and actively contributes to scholarly activities through research guidance, professional memberships, and participation in national and international conferences. His work reflects a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and translational chemical sciences.

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Hemant Kumar | Material Chemistry | Young Researcher Award

Dr. Hemant Kumar | Material Chemistry | Young Researcher Award

Ramjas College, University of Delhi, India

Dr. Hemant Kumar is an accomplished academic and researcher in chemistry with advanced training from leading national institutions. He has extensive teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels and has actively contributed to curriculum development and research mentoring. His research interests focus on inorganic nanomaterials, nanomedicine, biomedical imaging, catalysis, and sustainable materials. He has authored numerous high-impact research publications and book chapters and has qualified prestigious national-level competitive examinations, reflecting strong academic and research excellence.

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Indian Solar Panel Initiatives in Reducing Carbon Dioxide Emissions


Energy and Power Engineering · Cited by 12

Salman Khan | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Salman Khan | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad, India

Prof. Salman A. Khan is a distinguished researcher in Organic and Medicinal Chemistry with extensive expertise in heterocyclic synthesis, photo physical properties of donor–π–acceptor chromophores, metal ion fluorescent chemo sensors, and optical materials. His research emphasizes multi-step synthesis, metal complexes, nonlinear optical materials, and environmentally benign fluorescent probes for toxic metal ion detection. He has published over 218 Scopus-indexed papers with significant global impact and maintains strong national and international collaborations. His innovations include patented fluorescent chemo sensors and highly cited contributions to coordination chemistry and photochemistry.

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Akash Dey | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Akash Dey | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), India

Akash Dey is a pharmaceutical researcher specializing in natural products, herbal drug standardization, and metabolomics-driven discovery. Trained at a national institute of pharmaceutical education and research, he has extensive experience in phytochemical analysis, isolation, structure elucidation, and formulation development. His research spans anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, and antimicrobial natural products, integrating in vitro, in vivo, and in silico approaches. He has received recognition for poster presentations at international scientific conferences, reflecting his active engagement in translational natural product research.

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Goparaju Rakesh | Organic Synthesis | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Goparaju Rakesh | Organic Synthesis | Best Researcher Award

CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad, India

Goparaju Rakesh is a chemist specializing in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry, with advanced training in pharmaceutical chemistry. He has extensive research experience in agrochemical process development, ADC linker synthesis, natural product chemistry, and peptide mimetics at a premier national research institute. His work emphasizes innovative multicomponent reactions, green and enzymatic synthesis, and scalable methodologies. Recognized through high-impact peer-reviewed publications, his research advances biologically relevant iminosugars and chiral intermediates with industrial relevance.

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Rahul Kumar | Pharmaceutical Chemistry | Young Scientist Award

Mr. Rahul Kumar | Pharmaceutical Chemistry | Young Scientist Award

Vidya University | India

Rahul Kumar is an Assistant Professor in Pharmacy with expertise in Computer-Aided Drug Design and Pharmaceutical Chemistry. He holds professional training in pharmaceutical sciences and contributes to teaching and research in drug discovery, molecular modeling, and computational chemistry. His research focuses on CADD, medicinal chemistry, biosensors, and AI-driven approaches in healthcare. He has authored peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and patents, and has received national-level research and innovation awards, reflecting a strong commitment to academic excellence and translational research.

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Ankush Kumar | Medicinal Chemistry | Young Researcher Award

Mr. Ankush Kumar | Medicinal Chemistry | Young Researcher Award

Chitkara University Punjab | India

Ankush Kumar is a dedicated pharmaceutical researcher whose work spans medicinal chemistry, molecular modeling, and targeted drug design with a strong focus on anticancer therapeutics. He holds a solid academic foundation with qualifications in pharmaceutical chemistry and extensive research training that includes computational drug design, structure-activity exploration, and medicinal insights into heterocyclic scaffolds. His professional experience includes serving as a Junior Research Fellow and working as an Assistant Professor across multiple academic institutions, where he contributed to teaching, mentoring, and research development. His research outputs reflect a strong contribution to oncology-oriented drug discovery, with publications covering molecular targets, biomarkers, EGFR inhibition, heterocyclic synthesis, and computational repurposing studies. He has authored numerous research papers in reputed journals, contributing to a total of 561 citations, supported by an h-index of 6 and i10-index of 4, demonstrating the growing influence of his scientific contributions. His work includes book chapters and multiple peer-reviewed articles that highlight new therapeutic strategies and structural insights into various biological targets. He has received academic distinctions such as top positions in academic competitions and has served as a reviewer for international journals, further reflecting his scholarly engagement. Overall, his research trajectory reflects a commitment to advancing pharmaceutical innovation and precision-driven drug discovery.

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Featured Publications

Ye, F., Dewanjee, S., Li, Y., Jha, N. K., Chen, Z. S., Kumar, A., Vishakha, Jha, S. K., et al. (2023). Advancements in clinical aspects of targeted therapy and immunotherapy in breast cancer. Molecular Cancer, 22(1), 105.

Kumar, A., Sehgal, A., Singh, S., Sharma, N., Yadav, S., Rashid, S., Ali, N., et al. (2023). Understanding the mechanistic pathways and clinical aspects associated with protein and gene based biomarkers in breast cancer. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Article 126595.

Zheng, M., Kumar, A., Sharma, V., Sehgal, A., Wal, P., Shinde, N. V., Kawaduji, B. S., et al. (2024). Revolutionizing pediatric neuroblastoma treatment: unraveling new molecular targets for precision interventions. Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, 12, Article 1353860.

Kumar, A., Kumar, B., & Bhatia, R. (2023). Design, synthesis, molecular docking, and biological evaluation of isatin-based fused heterocycles as epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors. Assay and Drug Development Technologies, 21(5), 222–233.

Kumar, A., Narang, R. K., & Bhatia, R. (2023). Recent advancements in NS5B inhibitors (2011–2021): Structural insights, SAR studies and clinical status. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1293, Article 136272.

Gyan Singh | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Gyan Singh | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi| India

Dr. Gyan Singh is a distinguished Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Universidad de Tarapacá, Chile, supported by the FONDECYT fellowship from Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo (ANID), Chile. His research focuses on conducting polymers, nanomaterials, electrode materials, nanocomposites, and supercapacitors. He earned his Ph.D. in Nanotechnology from Jamia Millia Islamia, following an M.Phil. in Chemistry, M.Sc. in Applied Chemistry (Gold Medalist), and B.Sc. in Science. His professional experience includes roles at IIT Delhi and Jamia Millia Islamia, where he contributed significantly to projects on supercapacitor electrode development and advanced energy storage devices. Dr. Singh’s scholarly contributions include over 15 international publications, 3 book chapters, and several works under review in reputed journals such as Energy Technology, ChemistrySelect, and Journal of Energy Storage. His research has collectively received over 400 citations, with an h-index of 10 and 20+ documents indexed in international databases. His expertise extends to the fabrication of electrochemical devices and sustainable energy materials. Recognized for academic excellence and innovation, Dr. Singh continues to contribute to sustainable nanomaterial-based energy systems for environmental and industrial applications.

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Featured Publications

Singh, G., Kumar, Y., & Husain, S. (2020). High charge retention and optimization of polyaniline–titanium dioxide nanoparticles composite nanostructures for dominantly stable pseudocapacitive nature. Journal of Energy Storage, 31, 101660.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2020.101660

Singh, G., Kumar, Y., & Husain, S. (2021). Improved electrochemical performance of symmetric polyaniline/activated carbon hybrid for high supercapacitance: Comparison with indirect capacitance. Polymers for Advanced Technologies, 32(11), 4490–4501.
https://doi.org/10.1002/pat.5381

Liu, H., Papangelakis, V. G., Alam, M. S., & Singh, G. (2003). Solubility of hematite in H₂SO₄ solutions at 230–270 °C. Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, 42(2), 199–207.
https://doi.org/10.1179/cmq.2003.42.2.199

Singh, G., Kumar, Y., & Husain, S. (2023). Fabrication of high energy density symmetric polyaniline/functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes supercapacitor device with swift charge transport in different electrolytic systems. Journal of Energy Storage, 65, 107328.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2023.107328

Singh, G., Kumar, Y., & Husain, S. (2024). Nickel ferrite doped polyaniline composites: Synthesis and analysis for a high‐performance symmetric pseudo‐supercapacitor. Energy Storage, 6(1), e525.
https://doi.org/10.1002/est2.525

Rajendra Kumar Konidena | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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.

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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”