Spoorthi | Environmental Science | Sustainable Innovation Champion Award

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Dr. Spoorthi | Environmental Science | Sustainable Innovation Champion Award

Robust Materials Technologies Pvt Ltd | India

Dr. Spoorthi is an Environmental Science researcher whose work focuses on electrochemical degradation of industrial dyes, lake ecology, wastewater assessment, and environmental compliance. With academic foundations including an M.Sc. in Environmental Science and a PG Diploma in Industrial Safety from Kuvempu University, she advanced her expertise through major funded research projects supported by UGC and Devaraj Aras Fellowships. Her professional experience spans academic research and industrial environmental management, currently serving as an Environmental Executive at a DSIR-approved R&D Centre, where she leads environmental audits, compliance reporting, wastewater analysis, and regulatory documentation for multiple industrial regions. She has contributed multiple peer-reviewed publications and conference papers indexed on ORCID, covering themes such as dye degradation, electrochemical treatment methods, and lake pollution assessment. Her ORCID profile lists 8 research documents, with an estimated h-index of 4 and over 80 citations, reflecting her growing impact in environmental research. Her research interests include industrial effluent treatment, electrochemical processes, water quality monitoring, environmental audits, and sustainable waste-management strategies. Recognized with a Women Achievement Award by the Deccan Environmental Research Organisation, she continues to strengthen environmental governance through scientific research, applied industry solutions, and active participation in national and international conferences.

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Featured Publications

Ravi Kumar, K. R., & Spoorthi. (n.d.). Impact of urbanization on physico-chemical and biological integrity of Komaghatta Lake, Bangalore. Ecology, Environment and Conservation. https://doi.org/10.53550/eec.2025.v31i06s.043

Ravi Kumar, K. R., & Spoorthi. (n.d.). Assessment of water quality and pollution levels in Dorekere Lake, Bangalore. International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management. https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsrem46810

Spoorthi, Narayana, J., & Kariyajjanavar, P. (2019). Studies on degradation of pulp and paper mill industrial dye Fast Red by indirect electrochemical method. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 17(2), 479–483.

Spoorthi, Narayana, J., & Kariyajjanavar, P. (2016). Pulp and Paper Mill dye effluent treatment by electrochemical method. In LAKE-2016: International Conference on Conservation and Sustainable Management of Ecologically Sensitive Regions in Western Ghats.

Ravi Kumar, K. R., Spoorthi, Vamshi Krishna, C., & Vibhudendra. (n.d.). Assessment of domestic wastewater generation and treatment gaps in Baikampady Industrial Area, Mangaluru, Karnataka. Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment.

Peeyush Phogat | Electrochemistry | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Peeyush Phogat | Electrochemistry | Young Scientist Award

CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research| India

Dr. Peeyush Phogat is an accomplished researcher specializing in energy materials, nanotechnology, battery systems, and advanced electrochemical devices. He currently serves as a Senior Project Associate at CSIR–NIScPR, leading research on sodium-ion battery technologies through patent analytics and technical landscape assessment. His past work includes project-level contributions to national programs on sustainable energy solutions, emphasizing research progress and policy pathways. Dr. Phogat completed his PhD in Physics at the Netaji Subhas University of Technology, where his work focused on synthesizing and characterizing chalcogenide nanocomposites for energy applications. His research spans material science, transition-metal nanocomposites, functional electrodes, electrochemical charge storage, advanced sensors, and scientometric studies in battery technologies. He has an extensive publication record with 63 journal papers, 12 book chapters, and 7 authored books covering next-generation electrolytes, hydrogen economy, fuel cells, supercapacitors, nanomaterial synthesis, and sustainable energy materials.

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Featured Publications

Phogat, P., Dey, S., & Wan, M. (2025). Comprehensive review of sodium-ion batteries: Principles, materials, performance, challenges, and future perspectives. Materials Science and Engineering: B, 312, 117870.

Shreya,, Phogat, P., Jha, R., & Singh, S. (2023). Microwave-synthesized γ-WO₃ nanorods exhibiting high current density and diffusion characteristics. Transition Metal Chemistry, 1–17.

Kumar, T., Shreya, Phogat, P., Sahgal, V., & Jha, R. (2023). Surfactant-mediated modulation of morphology and charge transfer dynamics in tungsten oxide nanoparticles. Physica Scripta.

Sharma, S., Phogat, P., Jha, R., & Singh, S. (2023). Electrochemical and optical properties of microwave assisted MoS₂ nanospheres for solar cell application. International Journal of Smart Grid and Clean Energy, 12(3), 66–72.

Phogat, P., Shreya, Jha, R., & Singh, S. (2023). Electrochemical analysis of thermally treated two-dimensional zinc sulphide hexagonal nano-sheets with reduced band gap. Physica Scripta.

Priyabrata Pattanaik | Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Priyabrata Pattanaik | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Siksha O Anusandhan University | India

Prof.Dr. Priyabrata Pattanaik is a Professor of Electronics and Communication Engineering and an active research leader contributing significantly in semiconductor sensors and IoT-enabled device innovation. He has supervised doctoral, postgraduate, and undergraduate research while holding key academic and research administrative roles including Additional Dean (Research) and Director of research and innovation initiatives. His academic identity reflects strong research impact with more than 100 indexed publications (Scopus: Documents 99, Citations 238, h-index 8; Web of Science: Documents 38, Citations 83, h-index 5; Google Scholar: Documents 85, Citations 279, h-index 9) and a portfolio of 33 patents, including several granted. His research interests span semiconductor material-based biosensors, industrial sensors, piezoelectric energy harvesting systems, SAW sensors, MEMS devices, and IoT-assisted health and environmental monitoring prototypes. He has engaged in multiple international and national research collaborations, advancing sensor materials like ZnO and Sr-HT-Willemite for biomedical, textile, and agricultural applications. With a strong background in VLSI design, semiconductor device simulation, and interdisciplinary prototype development, he combines academic depth with practical innovation. His professional journey includes extensive teaching experience, research lab leadership, conference organization, and reviewer and editorial responsibilities. He continues to contribute to emerging smart sensing technologies for societal and industry advancement.

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Featured Publications

Mohanty, T., Pattanaik, P., Dash, S., Tripathy, H. P., & Holderbaum, W. (2025). Smart robotic system guided with YOLOv5 based machine learning framework for efficient herbicide usage in rice (Oryza sativa L.) under precision agriculture. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, (Article 110032). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2025.110032

Mohanty, T., Dash, S., Pattanaik, P., Tripathy, H. P., Gulati, J. M. L., Mishra, D. K., & Holderbaum, W. (2025). Utilization of biomass ash generated from combined heat and power generation system as a multi-nutrient source for crops. International Journal of Thermofluids, (Article 101037). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijft.2024.101037

Subudhi, D. K., Biswal, B., Jena, S., Pattanaik, P., & Mishra, D. K. (2024). Role of site-specific Ho substitution on the structural, morphological, electrical and dielectric properties of BiFeO₃. Phase Transitions. https://doi.org/10.1080/01411594.2024.2393404

Panda, S. S., Tripathy, H. P., Satapathy, L. M., Pattanaik, P., Kamilla, S. K., Mishra, D. K., & Mahapatra, P. K. (2024). Synthesis and characterization of zinc oxide reinforced fly ash piezoelectric floor tiles for automated sanitization system application. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-024-12762-7

Banaja Mohanty | Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Banaja Mohanty | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology | India

Dr. Banaja Mohanty is an accomplished Associate Professor at Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla, with a strong academic and research foundation in engineering and technology. With 47 published documents and 1,638 citations received from 1,270 referenced works, she has achieved an impressive h-index of 17, reflecting her consistent research impact in her field. Her scholarly contributions encompass areas such as renewable energy systems, power electronics, and smart grid technologies, with a particular focus on sustainable and efficient energy solutions. Dr. Mohanty has guided several research projects and collaborated with industry and academic partners to promote innovation-driven learning. She has contributed to leading SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, participated in national and international conferences, and has served as a reviewer and editorial board member for reputed journals. Her active involvement in academic development and mentoring young researchers has strengthened the research culture within her institution. Dr. Mohanty’s achievements are marked by her dedication to scientific excellence, innovation, and knowledge dissemination. Her continued commitment to advancing research in emerging technologies underscores her reputation as a distinguished academic and researcher, contributing significantly to the scientific community.

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Featured Publications

Mohanty, B., Panda, S., & Hota, P. K. (2014). Controller parameters tuning of differential evolution algorithm and its application to load frequency control of multi-source power system. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 54, 77–85.

Panda, S., Mohanty, B., & Hota, P. K. (2013). Hybrid BFOA–PSO algorithm for automatic generation control of linear and nonlinear interconnected power systems. Applied Soft Computing, 13(12), 4718–4730.

Mohanty, B., Panda, S., & Hota, P. K. (2014). Differential evolution algorithm based automatic generation control for interconnected power systems with non-linearity. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 53(3), 537–552.

Hota, P. K., & Mohanty, B. (2016). Automatic generation control of multi source power generation under deregulated environment. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 75, 205–214.

Mohanty, B., & Tripathy, S. (2016). A teaching learning based optimization technique for optimal location and size of DG in distribution network. Journal of Electrical Systems and Information Technology, 3(1), 33–44.