Muhamed Safeer Pandikkadavath | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Muhamed Safeer Pandikkadavath | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

NIT Calicut | India

Muhamed Safeer Pandikkadavath is an Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering at a premier national institute, with advanced training in structural engineering from leading institutions. He has academic and research experience spanning teaching, funded research, and professional practice. His research focuses on seismic performance of steel and reinforced concrete structures, buckling-restrained braces, bridge vulnerability, and machine learning applications in earthquake engineering. He has received national-level competitive recognitions, research grants, and best paper awards, contributing significantly to resilient infrastructure development.

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Near-fault seismic vulnerability assessment of corrosion inflicted steel moment resisting frames


– Journal of Constructional Steel Research · Article · Cited by 7

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Pannirselvam Narayanan | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Pannirselvam Narayanan | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

SRMIST | India

N. Pannirselvam is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of Civil Engineering with a strong focus on structural and construction engineering. He holds advanced qualifications spanning civil engineering, construction technology, structural engineering, computer applications, and real estate valuation, reflecting a multidisciplinary academic foundation. His professional career includes extensive experience across reputed universities and engineering institutions, where he has served in academic leadership, teaching, and research-oriented roles, as well as earlier industry experience as a senior design engineer. His academic expertise encompasses advanced construction practices, structural analysis and design, project management, and real estate valuation, enabling a strong integration of theory with practical application. His research interests primarily include structural engineering, advanced construction technology, sustainable construction practices, infrastructure development, and valuation studies related to the built environment. He has contributed to academic growth through teaching, mentoring, curriculum development, and scholarly activities, including research publications and technical contributions. In recognition of his academic and professional contributions, he has received institutional appreciation and professional acknowledgements within the engineering education ecosystem. Overall, his career reflects a sustained commitment to excellence in civil engineering education, research advancement, and the development of industry-relevant engineering solutions that support sustainable infrastructure growth.

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Experimental and Predictive Modeling of GF and FA Modified Concrete for Enhanced Strength and Sustainability


– Innovative Infrastructure Solutions · Article · Open Access · Cited by 0


Experimental and Finite Element Analyses of Monolithic 3D Cuffs Connected with Pultruded Box Sections


– International Journal of Civil Engineering · Article · Cited by 0
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Namrata Bist | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Namrata Bist | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Pandit Deendayal Energy University | India

Dr. Namrata Bist is an accomplished energy engineering researcher and Assistant Professor in the Department of Petroleum Engineering at Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), Gandhinagar. With a Ph.D. focused on sustainable energy systems, she has developed strong expertise in geothermal energy, CO₂–EOR, hydrogen blending, carbon storage, reservoir modeling, and machine learning applications in subsurface engineering. Dr. Bist has authored more than 40 high-impact publications in reputed international journals and conferences, reflecting her commitment to advancing clean and efficient energy technologies. She has played key roles as PI, Co-PI, and Project Coordinator in several prestigious research projects funded by the Government of Gujarat, MNRE, Shell Energy India, and U.S.-based Project Inner Space, bridging academic insights with industrial relevance. Her research interests include hybrid renewable energy systems, sustainable reservoir engineering, and AI-driven optimization in energy production. She actively mentors B.Tech and M.Tech scholars, fostering innovation and scientific thinking among young engineers. Recognized for her strong academic contributions, interdisciplinary collaborations, and forward-looking vision, Dr. Bist continues to contribute significantly to India’s clean energy transition and global engineering research community.

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Padmini Sankaramurthy | Energy | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Padmini Sankaramurthy | Energy | Research Excellence Award

SRM Institute of Science and Technology | India

Dr. S. Padmini is an accomplished academic and researcher with a strong foundation in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, advanced training in Power Systems Engineering, and doctoral work centered on intelligent algorithms for hydrothermal scheduling, further strengthened by an ongoing postdoctoral fellowship in multidisciplinary AI applications. With extensive teaching and research experience in a premier institution, she has contributed significantly to curriculum development, research supervision, academic leadership, and large-scale institutional activities. Her scholarly output includes publications indexed in major databases, patents, major project proposals, international collaborations, and diverse technical contributions across intelligent systems, power systems optimization, energy economics, and AI-driven engineering solutions. She has delivered numerous courses, created substantial digital learning resources, and guided students at multiple academic levels. Her research has earned citations totalling 341, along with an h-index of 10 and an i10-index of 10, demonstrating meaningful global impact. She is recognized for excellence through multiple awards, including distinguished scientific honours, innovation-driven recognitions, and accolades for academic contributions. Her ongoing collaborations across global universities reflect her commitment to advancing multidisciplinary research. Dr. Padmini’s work continues to integrate engineering intelligence, sustainable energy solutions, and advanced computational methods to support emerging technological needs and societal progress.

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Jeevadason, A. W., Padmini, S., Bharatiraja, C., & Kabeel, A. E. (2022). A review on diverse combinations and Energy-Exergy-Economics (3E) of hybrid solar still desalination. Desalination, 527, 115587.

Rebecca, B., Kumar, K. P. M., Padmini, S., Srivastava, B. K., Halder, S., & Boopathi, S. (2024). Convergence of Data Science-AI-Green Chemistry-Affordable Medicine: Transforming Drug Discovery. In Handbook of Research on AI and ML for Intelligent Machines and Systems (pp. 348–373).

Venkatesh, B., Sankaramurthy, P., Chokkalingam, B., & Mihet-Popa, L. (2022). Managing the demand in a micro grid based on load shifting with controllable devices using hybrid WFS2ACSO technique. Energies, 15(3), 790.

Lakshmi, K., Amaran, S., Subbulakshmi, G., Padmini, S., Joshi, G. P., & Cho, W. (2025). Explainable artificial intelligence with UNet based segmentation and Bayesian machine learning for classification of brain tumors using MRI images. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 690.

Sankaramurthy, P., Chokkalingam, B., Padmanaban, S., Leonowicz, Z., … Padmini, S. (2019). Rescheduling of generators with pumped hydro storage units to relieve congestion incorporating flower pollination optimization. Energies, 12(8), 1477.

Prasoon Prasenan P | Civil Engineering | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Prasoon Prasenan P | Civil Engineering | Best Academic Researcher Award

College of Engineering Kidangoor | India

Dr. Prasoon Prasenan P is a distinguished civil engineer and academician with a strong portfolio in structural engineering, project management, and infrastructure consultancy. He holds advanced qualifications in civil engineering, structural engineering, and project management, supported by extensive teaching experience and long-standing professional practice. His research contributions encompass structural behavior, sustainable construction materials, and innovative engineering techniques, reflected through published papers, patents, and technical projects, with a citation count of 6, an h-index of 1, an i10-index of 0, and documented scholarly outputs indexed in leading scientific databases. He has authored and co-authored valuable academic resources, including a notable book on construction materials and techniques, and has delivered expert lectures to large academic and professional communities. His professional footprint includes consultancy services for multiple government departments, focusing on infrastructure development, water systems, land management, and public works. His achievements include several patents at national and international levels, demonstrating his commitment to innovation in engineering solutions. He is an active member of prestigious professional bodies that support advancements in technical education and engineering practice. His ongoing interests lie in structural design, construction technology, sustainable engineering, and applied research, continuing to contribute to academic excellence and engineering development.

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Prasoon, P. P., & Kumar, M. R. (2022). Basalt fibre reinforced polymer for strengthening of self-compacting concrete compression member. Civil Engineering and Architecture, 10(3), 830–835.

Prasoon, P. P., & Kumar, M. R. (2020). Durability properties of self-compacting concrete incorporating recycled high-density polyethylene plastics. International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering & Technology, 11(11).

Prasoon, P. P., Kumar, M. S. R., & Vaisakh, G. (2018). Experimental investigation on effect of partial replacement of coarse aggregate by plastic aggregate on M40 grade self-compacting concrete. International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology, 9(6), 964–970.

Ananth, T., Prasoon, M. P. P., Vijayakumar, M. C., & Das, K. M. (n.d.). Partial replacement of cement with sugar cane bagasse ash and hybrid fibers.

Rita Patle | Agricultural Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Rita Patle | Agricultural Engineering | Research Excellence Award

ICAR – Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering | India

Dr. Rita Patle is an agricultural engineer specializing in Farm Machinery and Power Engineering with advanced expertise in precision agriculture and automation. She earned her B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering and M.Tech in Farm Machinery & Power, followed by a Ph.D. focusing on the design of an autonomous site-specific variable rate fertilizer applicator. Over her career she has served as Assistant Professor, Senior Research Fellow, and Research Associate at leading agricultural-engineering institutes, and contributed to both teaching and R&D. Her research interests center on precision farming, sensor-based variable-rate fertilizer application, farm mechanization, and integration of AI and embedded systems for smart agriculture. She is recognized for her innovative contributions — she holds a design patent for an autonomous variable-rate fertilizer applicator, and has registered the software program controlling it. Her work has earned national-level awards and best-paper recognitions. Through peer-reviewed journal articles, technical bulletins and conference publications, she has helped advance sustainable mechanization in Indian agriculture. Her commitment to bridging academic research, practical engineering solutions and agricultural productivity underscores her goal to address real-world farming challenges and support agricultural growth for the nation.

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Patle, R., Kavitha, R., Surendrakumar, A., Sahni, R. K., Suthakar, B., Kannan, B., & Maragatham, S. (2025). Development of a sensor-based embedded system for on-the-go variable-rate fertilizer applicator in maize crop. Results in Engineering, 28, 107852. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2025.107852

Patle, R., Kavitha, R., Surendrakumar, A., Balaji, K., Maragatham, S., & Suthakar, B. (2023). Estimation of sensor-based site-specific variable rate fertilizer application for maize (Zea mays L.) crop. Journal of Applied and Natural Science, 15(3), 1109–1118. https://doi.org/10.31018/jans.v15i3.4724

Patle, R. (2024). Variable rate fertilizer applicator (Software registration No. SW-18483/2024).

Patle, R. (2023). Autonomous variable rate fertilizer applicator (Patent filed at The Patent Office, India).

Sadananda Behera | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Sadananda Behera | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

NIT Rourkela | India

Dr. Sadananda Behera is a distinguished researcher in optical communication and intelligent network systems, widely recognized for his impactful scientific contributions. With strong academic foundations spanning electronics and communication engineering, advanced communication technologies, and optical systems, he has developed expertise that bridges theory, experimentation, and real-world network challenges. His research experience includes significant roles in premier institutions where he contributed to coherent modulation testbeds, advanced resource-allocation strategies, and machine-learning-driven solutions for elastic and space-division multiplexing networks. He has also conducted notable postdoctoral work focusing on AI-enabled optical networks, traffic prediction, and soft-failure detection frameworks. His scholarly output includes journal articles, conference presentations, and collaborative works addressing impairment-aware routing, bit loading, anomaly detection, and federated learning architectures for communication infrastructures. His research influence is demonstrated through 195 citations, an h-index of 7, and an i10-index of 6, reflecting the depth and applicability of his contributions across the photonics and network-optimization community. He continues to advance high-impact projects related to next-generation 6G hybrid transceivers and secure deep-learning-based channel estimation frameworks. His work focuses on optical communication, machine-learning applications for networks, and quantum key distribution, contributing to the evolution of resilient, high-capacity, and secure communication ecosystems.

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Behera, S., Deb, A., Das, G., & Mukherjee, B. (2019). Impairment aware routing, bit loading, and spectrum allocation in elastic optical networks. Journal of Lightwave Technology, 37(13), 3009–3020.

Behera, S., George, J., & Das, G. (2018). Effect of transmission impairments in CO-OFDM based elastic optical network design. Computer Networks, 144, 242–253.

Behera, S., & Das, G. (2020). Dynamic routing and spectrum allocation in elastic optical networks with minimal disruption. In Proceedings of the National Conference on Communications (NCC) (pp. 1–5). IEEE.

Behera, S., Panayiotou, T., & Ellinas, G. (2023). Machine learning framework for timely soft-failure detection and localization in elastic optical networks. Journal of Optical Communications and Networking, 15(10), E74–E85.

Behera, S., Savva, G., Manousakis, K., & Ellinas, G. (2023). Impairment-aware routing, modulation, spectrum, and core allocation with bit loading in spectrally–spatially flexible optical networks. Journal of Optical Communications and Networking, 15(6), 318–332.

Aritra Acharyya | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Aritra Acharyya | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Kalyani Government Engineering College | India

Dr. Aritra Acharyya is a distinguished researcher in Electronics and Communication Engineering, recognized for impactful contributions to millimeter-wave and terahertz solid-state devices. He holds advanced degrees in Radio Physics and Electronics, with top academic rankings, followed by extensive experience as an Assistant Professor in government engineering institutions where he has led academic, research, and national-level satellite-based learning initiatives. His research specializes in IMPATT diodes, optical control of high-frequency semiconductor devices, graphene nanoribbon transport phenomena, RF and microwave engineering, UV sensor modeling, and applied signal and image processing. He has authored numerous research documents, accumulating an h-index of 9, over 350 citations, and more than 45 indexed publications, reflecting his steady contribution to high-impact scientific literature. Dr. Acharyya has coordinated multiple national programmes in collaboration with space and remote sensing agencies and completed a wide range of advanced faculty development programmes in microelectronics, antenna systems, GNSS, VLSI, AI, and quantum technologies. His achievements include prestigious academic and professional awards from leading scientific bodies, along with recognition for excellence in scholarly publications and technical education. His work continues to strengthen innovation in high-frequency semiconductor device engineering and inspire emerging researchers in advanced communication technologies.

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Acharyya, A., & Banerjee, J. P. (n.d.). Prospects of IMPATT devices based on wide bandgap semiconductors as potential terahertz sources. Applied Nanoscience, 4(1), 1–14.

Acharyya, A., & Banerjee, J. P. (n.d.). Potentiality of IMPATT devices as terahertz source: An avalanche response time-based approach to determine the upper cut-off frequency limits. IETE Journal of Research, 59(2), 118–127.

Biswas, A., Sinha, S., Acharyya, A., Banerjee, A., Pal, S., Satoh, H., & Inokawa, H. (n.d.). 1.0 THz GaN IMPATT source: Effect of parasitic series resistance. Journal of Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, 39(10), 954–974.

Acharyya, A., Banerjee, S., & Banerjee, J. P. (n.d.). Effect of junction temperature on the large-signal properties of a 94 GHz silicon based double-drift region impact avalanche transit time device. Journal of Semiconductors, 34(2), 024001.

Acharyya, A., Banerjee, S., & Banerjee, J. P. (n.d.). Influence of skin effect on the series resistance of millimeter-wave IMPATT devices. Journal of Computational Electronics, 12(3), 511–525.

Deepana G | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Deepana G | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

S A Engineering College | India

Dr G. Deepana is an Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering whose research expertise spans ferrocement technology, sustainable concrete composites, waste‐based materials and structural durability. She has earned a PhD in Civil Engineering from Anna University, after completing an M.E. in Structural Engineering and a B.E. in Civil Engineering. With key interest areas including concrete technology, structural materials and design of reinforced concrete elements, she has published in leading peer‐reviewed journals (for example, on structural behaviour of ferrocement wall panels) and numerous conference proceedings. According to Google Scholar she currently holds an h-index of 2 with a total citation count of 11. She has also been granted multiple patents for eco-friendly concrete and brick products, serves as a peer reviewer in esteemed journals, and brings hands-on teaching and laboratory experience in material testing, environmental engineering and structural labs. Recognised for her academic achievements and awards, she actively contributes to teaching, mentoring and research in civil engineering. With adoption of innovative materials, waste-utilisation and durable design as guiding themes, she aims to prepare future engineers for both academic excellence and professional impact.

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Deepana, G. (2019). Synthesis and characterization of silica from Zea mays. International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, 8(3), 311–316.

Deepana, G., Kamaraj, L., Ganapathi, S., Venkatesh, R., & Amarnath, M. K. (2024). Synthesis and machining characteristics study of agro-waste coconut shell powder incorporated aluminium alloy composite via the squeeze cast technique. International Journal of Cast Metals Research, 37(4–6), 276–286.

Gopal, D., & Shobarajkumar, D. (2024). Comparative study on structural behavior of ferrocement wall panels. Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics, 53(5), 1727–1741.

Vijayaraj, A., Shreya, S., Deepana, G., Senthilvel, P. G., & Jebakumar, R. (2023). Organic and recyclable waste classification using integrated feature selection method. In Proceedings of the 2023 IEEE International Conference on Research Methodologies in Knowledge Management, Artificial Intelligence and Telecommunication Engineering. IEEE.

Amarnaath, S., & Deepana, G. (2024). Integrating sustainable development goals into business, marketing, finance and engineering for a better world. In Proceedings of the 2024 International Conference on Smart Technologies for Sustainable Development Goals (ICSTSDG) (pp. 1–8). IEEE.

Nitika | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Nitika | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Baba Farid College of engineering and Technology, Bathinda | India

Dr. Nitika is an accomplished researcher and academician specializing in Electronics and Communication Engineering, with a focus on RF and microwave systems, antenna design, and graphene-based sensor technologies. She holds a Ph.D. and Master’s degree from the Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, and a Bachelor’s in Electronics and Communication from Chandigarh Engineering College, Landran. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Baba Farid College of Engineering and Technology, she has previously contributed to research at TIET–Virginia Tech Center of Excellence in Emerging Materials, focusing on food quality monitoring using novel graphene-based microstrip antenna sensors. Her research contributions include several SCI and SCIE-indexed publications in reputed journals such as Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture and International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies. With an h-index of 5, i10-index of 4, and 90 citations, her impactful work bridges microwave engineering and food technology. Her interests extend to metamaterial-enabled RF systems, IoT-integrated antenna sensors, and biomedical diagnostics. She has actively participated in workshops and FDPs at premier institutes like NIT Rourkela and IIITDM Jabalpur. Through her dedication to research and innovation, Dr. Nitika continues to contribute significantly to advancing antenna-based sensing technologies and interdisciplinary applications.

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Kaur, J., Nitika, & Panwar, R. (2019). Design and optimization of a dual-band slotted microstrip patch antenna using Differential Evolution Algorithm with improved cross polarization characteristics for wireless applications. Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications, 33(11), 1427–1442. https://doi.org/10.1080/09205071.2019.1612283

Nitika, Khanna, R., & Kaur, J. (2018). Optimization of modified T-shape microstrip patch antenna using differential algorithm for X and Ku band applications. Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, 60(1), 219–229. https://doi.org/10.1002/mop.30939

Nitika, Kaur, J., & Khanna, R. (2022). Novel monkey-wrench-shaped microstrip patch sensor for food evaluation and analysis. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 102(4), 1443–1456. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.11478

Kaur, J., Nitika, & Khanna, R. (2023). Exploration of adulteration in common raw spices using antenna-based sensor. International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies, 15(7), 1117–1129. https://doi.org/10.1017/S175907872200112X

Kaur, J., Nitika, & Khanna, R. (2023). Rake-shaped microstrip sensors with high spatial resolution for analyzing liquid food quality. International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies, 15(2), 204–212. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1759078722000587