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.

Amar Deep Maurya | Civil Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Amar Deep Maurya | Civil Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Rajkiya Engineering College Mainpuri | India

Amar Deep Maurya is a researcher in civil engineering with contributions in sustainable construction materials, structural optimization, and innovative testing methods. His academic background includes a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with strong engagement in interdisciplinary learning across environmental sciences and digital design tools. He has gained practical experience through engineering internships focused on road estimation, planning, sustainability, and environmental assessment. His research centers on waste-derived construction materials, particularly the statistical modeling and optimization of waste-glass-based paver blocks using Response Surface Methodology, which demonstrated marked improvements in strength and durability while reducing environmental impact. He has also contributed to the development of advanced mortar testing methods and has completed multiple design-based projects in AutoCAD and 3D modeling. His scholarly output includes research and review articles with measurable impact metrics such as h-index, citation count, and document contributions as reflected through academic indexing platforms. His publications explore areas including sustainable paver blocks, RSM-based prediction models, and self-healing concrete. Recognized for academic excellence, he secured a technical poster award and additional certifications enhancing his professional competence. Overall, his work reflects a commitment to sustainable engineering innovations and practical solutions for future-ready civil infrastructure.

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Statistical modeling and optimization of waste glass-based paver block properties. (2025). Next Materials.

Archana Mohan | Electronics Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Mrs. Archana Mohan | Electronics Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | India

Archana Mohan is a dedicated researcher and academician in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, currently pursuing her doctoral studies with a strong focus on power systems, e-mobility, and intelligent control applications. With a solid educational background spanning engineering, power systems, and management studies, she has built interdisciplinary expertise that strengthens her analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Her professional experience includes serving as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant in advanced laboratories related to power systems, robotics, embedded systems, autonomous systems, and electric vehicles, where she mentors students, develops experimental setups, and contributes to project execution. Her research contributions span transient stability modeling, hybrid electric vehicle architectures, V2X communication, state-of-charge estimation, air-quality integrated mobility systems, and optimization using AI-based techniques. She has authored multiple publications indexed in reputed databases with 19 citations, an h-index of 3, and i10-index of 0, reflecting the growing impact of her work. Her involvement in international conferences and journal publications highlights her active engagement with the global research community. She has also contributed to academic quality initiatives and technical events while earning recognition for her academic excellence and active participation. Her research interests continue to evolve toward sustainable mobility, intelligent power systems, and data-driven engineering solutions.

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Mohan, A., & Manitha, P. V. (n.d.). Hybrid Electric Vehicles with V2X Topology and Smart Energy Management: An Overview of Their Potential and Limitations. In 2nd International Conference on Futuristic Technologies (INCOFT).

Mohan, A., & Vidya, M. S. (n.d.). Artificial Neural Network Model of an IEEE 5 Bus System under Transient Conditions. In Third International Conference on Smart Systems and Inventive Technology.

Mohan, A., Avinash, R., Manitha, P. V., & Deepa, K. (n.d.). The Impact of PID Controllers on the Performance of Electric Vehicle Speed Control and SoC. In IEEE North Karnataka Subsection Flagship International Conference (NKCon).

Mohan, A., Manitha, P. V., & Subramaniam, U. (n.d.). A comprehensive review on the integration of air quality monitoring systems with hybrid electric vehicles for emission control in smart cities. Science of the Total Environment, 994, 180022.

Mohan, A., Manitha, P. V., & Subramaniam, U. (n.d.). Comparative analysis of state of charge estimation methods for Li-ion batteries using Kalman filter variants and machine learning techniques for electric vehicle applications. IEEE Access.

Moh Mahatab | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Moh Mahatab | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee | India

Moh Mahatab is a Research Scholar in Civil Engineering whose work centers on fatigue and fracture behavior of welded joints in high-strength steel, with emphasis on improving fatigue performance through impact treatment and developing reliability-based design approaches for safer structural applications. He holds a postgraduate qualification in Structural Engineering and has contributed to several consultancy assignments involving structural design vetting and seismic retrofitting. His early research experience includes working as a Junior Research Fellow on a national project focused on seismic risk assessment of Indian cities, which strengthened his analytical foundation in structural safety. His ongoing research aims to advance fatigue life prediction and produce service guidelines that enhance the long-term performance of steel infrastructure. He maintains active collaboration with industry partners such as Tata Steel Limited, supporting practice-oriented innovations. Through a prestigious national research fellowship and an international research scholarship, he is further engaged in evaluating the fatigue behavior of retrofitted girders to inform performance assessment and life-extension strategies for existing structures. His academic and research contributions reflect a commitment to engineering reliability, material behavior understanding, and the development of methods that support resilient, high-performance infrastructure systems.

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Mahatab, M., & Ranjan, R. (2025). Quantification of fatigue life improvement in S550MC weldments by HFMI treatment using 2D SBFM model. Procedia Structural Integrity. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2025.06.135

Anand, V., Mahatab, M., Sharma, A., Raj, D., Jat, M. K., Sarkar, R., & Pal, S. (2023). A cluster-based seismic risk assessment: Economic loss using GIS for Jaipur sub-urban area. In Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-1459-3_41

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 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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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.

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