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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Deepana Gopal | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Deepana Gopal | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

S.A.Engineering College | India

Dr. G. Deepana is a civil engineering researcher and academician with a strong contribution to structural and sustainable construction materials. She has earned her doctoral degree in Civil Engineering with prior specialization in Structural Engineering, and has consistently demonstrated academic excellence throughout her education. Her research profile reflects 11 citations, an h-index of 2, and several indexed publications across SCI and Scopus-listed journals. She has published impactful work in areas such as ferrocement composites, sustainable green concrete materials, construction waste utilization, and performance enhancement of structural elements. Her SCI publications include studies on ferrocement wall panel behavior and agro-waste reinforced composites, alongside multiple Scopus-indexed contributions exploring durability, material characterization, and sustainability in civil engineering. She has also presented her work at international and national conferences, contributing to global discussions on innovative construction materials. In addition to research, she has academic experience as an Assistant Professor, handling core civil engineering courses and laboratories, while guiding students in both theoretical and practical learning. Her research interests include concrete technology, strength of materials, ferrocement, structural durability, and sustainable infrastructure development. She aims to continue advancing environmentally responsible construction practices and contribute meaningfully to academic and engineering communities.

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Featured Publications

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., & others. (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 2023 International Conference on Research Methodologies in Knowledge Management, Artificial Intelligence and Telecommunication Engineering (pp. —). IEEE.

Amarnaath, S., & Deepana, G. (2024). Integrating Sustainable Development Goals into business, marketing, finance and engineering for a better world. In 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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Featured Publications

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

Anubhava Srivastava | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Anubhava Srivastava | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Sharda University, India

Author Profile

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🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Dr. Anubhava Srivastava, embarked on his academic journey in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, completing his Secondary and Higher Secondary education from GIC Sultanpur. He pursued B.Tech and M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering from AKTU Lucknow, with his M.Tech thesis focusing on secure routing protocols in P2P networks. His scholarly progression culminated in a Ph.D. from RGIPT Jais, an Institute of National Importance, where he specialized in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Remote Sensing technologies.

🏢 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Dr. Srivastava currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science, School of Engineering and Technology, Sharda University, Greater Noida. His prior roles include academic appointments at Noida Institute of Engineering Technology and Rajarshi Rananjay Sinh Institute of Management Technology, Amethi. With nearly a decade of teaching and research experience, he has demonstrated deep expertise in areas like Machine Learning, Geo Informatics, and Google Earth Engine (GEE).

📚 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS IN ENGINEERING

Dr. Srivastava’s Ph.D. thesis titled “Estimation of Change in LU/LC Mapping with Classification of Digital Signature using AI/ML Techniques over Google Earth Engine” reflects his interdisciplinary mastery. His research spans remote sensing, satellite image processing, forest degradation analysis, and environmental monitoring using AI/ML. He has actively explored the fusion of Earth Observation data with AI-driven models to tackle real-world environmental challenges.

He has authored 12 SCI/SCOPUS indexed journal articles, 14 international conference papers, and 4 Scopus-indexed book chapters, illustrating a sustained contribution to computational intelligence, environmental informatics, and secure networks.

🏅 ACADEMIC CITATIONS, ACCOLADES AND RECOGNITION

  • H-index: 9 (Google Scholar), 8 (Scopus)

  • Publications in high-impact journals such as Science of the Total Environment

  • Patent holder of two published design patents:

    • RFID-based Animal Tracking Strap

    • Irrigation Water Management System

He is also a multiple-time GATE qualifier and has completed over seven Coursera-certified advanced technology courses, reinforcing his commitment to lifelong learning.

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Dr. Srivastava’s research has impacted areas such as:

  • Sustainable forestry and climate monitoring

  • Urban noise pollution mapping using GIS

  • Precision agriculture with AI-enabled tools

  • Disaster monitoring via remote sensing platforms

His innovations like the Forest Cover Change Calculator (FCCC) and real-time environmental monitoring systems using GEE have influenced both academia and policy-driven environmental assessments.

🧭 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Dr. Srivastava is poised to shape the next generation of AI-integrated environmental science. His emphasis on open-source platforms, especially Google Earth Engine, promotes scalable and accessible research tools. He aims to:

  • Develop AI-based real-time monitoring frameworks

  • Advocate for digital literacy in rural India

  • Expand applications of machine learning in environmental and agricultural sustainability

 ✅CONCLUSION

Dr. Anubhava Srivastava stands at the confluence of computer science, environmental engineering, and artificial intelligence, translating research into practical applications that address climate change, urban planning, and ecological preservation. His academic rigor, innovative spirit, and collaborative outlook mark him as a rising thought leader in intelligent Earth observation and digital transformation in environmental sustainability.

🔬NOTABLE PUBLICATION:

Review of Structural Health Monitoring Techniques in Pipeline and Wind Turbine Industries
Authors: V.B. Sharma, K. Singh, R. Gupta, A. Joshi, R. Dubey, V. Gupta, S. Bharadwaj, …
Journal: Applied System Innovation, Volume 4(3), Article 59
Year: 2021

Mapping Vegetation and Measuring the Performance of Machine Learning Algorithm in LULC Classification in the Large Area Using Sentinel-2 and Landsat-8 Datasets of Dehradun
Authors: A. Srivastava, S. Bharadwaj, R. Dubey, V.B. Sharma, S. Biswas
Journal: The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences
Year: 2022

Exploring Forest Transformation by Analyzing Spatial-Temporal Attributes of Vegetation Using Vegetation Indices
Authors: A. Srivastava, S. Umrao, S. Biswas
Journal: International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications (IJACSA), Volume 14(5)
Year: 2023

A Probabilistic Gossip-Based Secure Protocol for Unstructured P2P Networks
Authors: A. Srivastava, P. Ahmad
Journal: Procedia Computer Science, Volume 78, Pages 595–602
Year: 2016

Determination of Optimal Location for Setting Up Cell Phone Tower in City Environment Using LiDAR Data
Authors: S. Bharadwaj, R. Dubey, M.I. Zafar, A. Srivastava, V.B. Sharma, …
Journal: The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences
Year: 2020