Karuppiah Nagaraj | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

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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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Krishnamoorthi Bellie Sundaram | Computational Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Krishnamoorthi Bellie Sundaram | Computational Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

PSG College of Arts and Science, India

Dr. B. S. Krishnamoorthy is an accomplished academic and researcher in chemistry with extensive experience in teaching, research leadership, and international collaboration. He holds advanced degrees in chemistry and has served in prominent academic and research institutions worldwide. His research focuses on computational and theoretical chemistry, particularly electronic structure, reaction mechanisms, organometallic systems, and medicinal chemistry. He has received prestigious international research scholarships and recognition for academic excellence, mentoring, and impactful contributions to chemical sciences.

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Rahul Kumar | Pharmaceutical Chemistry | Young Scientist Award

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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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Sachin Dhawale | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sachin Dhawale | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Shreeyash Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research | India

Dr. Sachin Ashok Dhawale is a dedicated researcher in medicinal chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences, recognized for his contributions to drug design, molecular modeling, and synthetic chemistry. With a strong academic foundation including a PhD in Pharmacy, M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and a B.Pharm degree, he has built extensive experience across academic and research environments, serving in teaching positions and contributing to funded research projects as a JRF and SRF under national scientific bodies. His scientific impact is reflected in 136 citations, an h-index of 6, and an i10-index of 4, supported by more than 25 Scopus-indexed publications, several as first or corresponding author, and cumulative impact exceeding 50. His research spans anticancer agents, antimicrobial molecules, molecular docking, natural product-based therapeutics, ADMET studies, and computational chemistry approaches. He has guided multiple undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, presented papers at national and international conferences, and published a specialized book on computer-aided drug design. His work has earned several recognitions including first-prize awards at competitive scientific events and fellowship support from national and state agencies. With expertise in advanced cheminformatics tools and synthetic techniques, he continues to contribute to innovative therapeutic discovery aimed at improving human health.

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Gandla, K., Islam, F., Zehravi, M., Karunakaran, A., Sharma, I., Haque, M. A., … Dhawale, S. A. (2023). Natural polymers as potential P-glycoprotein inhibitors: Pre-ADMET profile and computational analysis as a proof of concept to fight multidrug resistance in cancer. Heliyon, 9(9).

Singu, P. S., Kanugala, S., Dhawale, S. A., Kumar, C. G., & Kumbhare, R. M. (2020). Synthesis and pharmacological evaluation of some amide functionalized 1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-thiol derivatives as antimicrobial agents. ChemistrySelect, 5(1), 117–123.

Dube, P. N., Sakle, N. S., Dhawale, S. A., More, S. A., & Mokale, S. N. (2019). Synthesis, biological investigation and docking study of novel chromen derivatives as anti-cancer agents. Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry, 13.

Gawai, A. A., Kharat, A. R., Chorge, S. S., & Dhawale, S. A. (2023). Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles mediated Azadirachta indica extract and study of their characterization, molecular docking, and antibacterial activity. Journal of Molecular Recognition, 36(10), e3051.

Suryawanshi, R. M., Shimpi, R. B., Muralidharan, V., Nemade, L. S., Gurugubelli, S., … Dhawale, S. A. (2025). ADME, toxicity, molecular docking, molecular dynamics, glucokinase activation, DPP-IV, α-amylase, and α-glucosidase inhibition assays of mangiferin and friedelin for antidiabetic potential. Chemistry & Biodiversity, 22(5), e202402738.

Ankush Kumar | Medicinal Chemistry | Young Researcher Award

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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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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.

Venkatesan K | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Venkatesan K | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

CVR College of Engineering | India

Dr. K. Venkatesan is an accomplished researcher and academician in the field of Chemistry, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at CVR College of Engineering, Hyderabad. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from VIT University, Vellore, and an M.Sc. in Chemistry from Annamalai University. With extensive teaching and research experience, he has contributed significantly to organic and medicinal chemistry, focusing on the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and the development of biologically active molecules using green and sustainable approaches. His expertise includes molecular modeling, QSAR studies, and ultrasound or microwave-assisted synthesis techniques. Dr. Venkatesan has published 29 high-quality research papers in reputed international journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, accumulating 268 citations, an h-index of 9, and an i10-index of 8. His studies emphasize environmentally friendly methodologies, catalysis, and bioactive molecule design with pharmaceutical relevance. He has actively presented papers at various international conferences and has organized faculty development programs in chemistry and material sciences. Recognized for his research excellence, he continues to explore innovative synthetic routes and bio-evaluations of novel compounds contributing to the advancement of chemical sciences and drug discovery.

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Reshma, H., Shaik, H., Venkatesan, K., Venugopal, A., Kadeer, M., & Puppala, V. S. (2025). A review on nanomaterials: Introduction, synthesis, characterization, and applications. Chemical Papers, 79, 4075–4085. https://doi.org/10.1007/S11696-025-04107-3

Parasuraman, K., Jayaraman, S., Selvarasu, U., Venkatesan, K., & ShanmugaPriya, R. (2025). An effective, recyclable, bi-functionalized ionic liquid catalyzed solvent, metal, base free one-pot multicomponent reaction. Monatshefte für Chemie – Chemical Monthly, 156, 329–335. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00706-025-03297-6

Basha, N. H., Jagadish, T., Karthikeyan, P., Balu, K., Durai, M., Afzal, M., Ahn, Y. H., Pasupathi, M., & Venkatesan, K. (2025). Ultrasound-assisted synthesis of polyfunctionalized pyridine derivatives catalyzed by silica-supported perchloric acid: In vitro anticancer studies and molecular docking. Russian Journal of Bioorganic Chemistry, 51, 932–946. https://doi.org/10.1134/S1068162024606451

Venkatesan, K., Shaik, H., Kadeer, M., Suryanarayana, V., & Karthikeyan, P. (2025). Mini review on total synthesis of antihypertensive drug Telmisartan. Russian Journal of General Chemistry, 95, 1924–1935. https://doi.org/10.1134/S1070363225603072

Venkatesan, K., Abdelsalam Zaki, M. E. S., Basha, N. H., Shaik, H., Chang, S. K., Wong, L. S., Karthikeyan, P., & Gomha, S. M. (2025). Magnetic nanoparticle-catalysed one-pot multicomponent reactions (MCRs): A green chemistry approach. Catalysts, 15(9), 800. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal15090800