Nirmala Grace Andrews | Energy Materials and Devices | Excellence in Research Award

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Excellence in Research Award

Nirmala Grace Andrews
Vellore Institute of Technology
Nirmala Grace Andrews
Affiliation Vellore Institute of Technology
Country India
Scopus ID 26030388400
Documents 262
Citations 11,740
h-index 62
Subject Area Energy Materials and Devices
Event Indian Scientist Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-8714-1716

Nirmala Grace Andrews  recognizes distinguished scholarly achievement through sustained scientific research, publication output, academic leadership, and measurable research impact. This article presents a neutral academic overview of Professor Nirmala Grace Andrews, whose research contributions in energy materials and device technologies have been documented through an extensive publication record indexed in international scholarly databases.[1]

Abstract

Professor Nirmala Grace Andrews is an academic researcher associated with Vellore Institute of Technology whose scholarly activities primarily encompass energy materials, functional devices, materials engineering, and related interdisciplinary technologies. According to publicly available bibliometric information, the research profile includes 262 indexed publications, over 11,700 citations, and an h-index of 62, reflecting sustained academic productivity and scientific influence across multiple years.[1]

Keywords

Energy Materials; Functional Devices; Materials Science; Electronic Materials; Nanotechnology; Advanced Materials; Device Engineering; Renewable Energy Materials; Scientific Publications; Research Excellence.

Introduction

Contemporary advances in energy materials and electronic devices require multidisciplinary approaches that integrate chemistry, materials science, engineering, and applied physics. Researchers working in these domains contribute to improvements in energy efficiency, material performance, device reliability, and sustainable technological innovation. Academic recognition is frequently based upon peer-reviewed publications, citation metrics, collaborative research, and long-term contributions to scientific development.[2]

Research Profile

Professor Nirmala Grace Andrews is affiliated with Vellore Institute of Technology, India. The available scholarly profile demonstrates extensive engagement in research relating to advanced energy materials and devices. Bibliometric indicators available through Scopus identify a substantial publication portfolio with internationally indexed research output and broad citation visibility.[1]

  • Institution: Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
  • Country: India
  • Research Area: Energy Materials and Devices
  • Indexed Documents: 262
  • Scopus Citations: 11,740
  • h-index: 62

Research Contributions

The documented scholarly record indicates contributions to the development of functional materials, nanostructured systems, electronic devices, energy storage, and related applications. Research outputs have supported scientific understanding of material synthesis, characterization methodologies, and performance optimisation while promoting interdisciplinary collaboration within engineering and applied sciences.[2]

  • Advanced energy material development.
  • Electronic and functional device research.
  • Nanomaterials synthesis and characterization.
  • Interdisciplinary engineering collaboration.
  • Peer-reviewed international scientific publications.

Publications

The research profile contains 262 publications indexed in Scopus, reflecting long-term scholarly engagement. The publication portfolio includes journal articles and collaborative studies relevant to materials science, energy technologies, and engineering research. Representative research in these disciplines frequently appears in journals indexed with DOI identifiers to facilitate persistent scholarly access.[1][3]

Research Impact

Bibliometric indicators provide one perspective for evaluating research visibility within the scientific community. A citation count exceeding eleven thousand together with an h-index of sixty-two indicates that numerous publications have received sustained scholarly attention and citation by subsequent research. Such indicators are commonly considered alongside peer review, originality, and broader academic contributions when assessing research influence.[1]

Award Suitability

Based on publicly available scholarly indicators, Professor Nirmala Grace Andrews demonstrates characteristics frequently associated with academic recognition programmes, including a substantial publication record, sustained citation performance, internationally indexed research, and continued contributions to energy materials research. Final award decisions remain subject to the official evaluation procedures, eligibility criteria, and peer review process established by the Indian Scientist Awards.[4]

Conclusion

The available academic record presents Professor Nirmala Grace Andrews as a researcher with extensive scholarly output in energy materials and device-related research. Indexed publications, citation metrics, and interdisciplinary scientific contributions collectively demonstrate an established academic profile that aligns with the objectives of recognising sustained excellence in research while encouraging continued innovation within the international scientific community.[1]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Nirmala Grace Andrews, Author ID 26030388400.
    Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=26030388400
  2. Orcid Profile , Nirmala Grace Andrews

    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8714-1716

  3.  Google Scholar Profile , author details: Nirmala Grace Andrews,
    https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=IfZdq2YAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate
  4. Sustainable MOF–Alumina–Alginate Composite Desiccant Beads for Enhanced Moisture Sorption and Energy‑Efficient Industrial Air Drying
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123026029105

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