Siva Surya Mulugundam | Mechanical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Siva Surya Mulugundam | Mechanical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

GITAM University, Hyderabad, India

Dr. Siva Surya M is an accomplished researcher and Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering with expertise in manufacturing, composites, and additive manufacturing. He holds advanced degrees in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and has contributed to cutting-edge research in powder metallurgy, functionally graded materials, tribology, and AI-driven optimization. With extensive publications, patents, and collaborative projects with DRDO, his work bridges experimental and computational techniques. Recognized for excellence in research, he actively contributes to academia and industry, fostering innovation and sustainable engineering solutions.

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Tribological behaviour of aluminum silicon carbide functionally graded material


– Tribology in Industry · 40(2), 2018 · 41 Citations

Rohini Kale | Civil Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Rohini Kale | Civil Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Medicaps University Indore, India

Dr. Rohini Chhatrapati Kale is an accomplished academic and researcher in Civil Engineering with specialization in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. Educated at premier national institutions, she has extensive experience in teaching, consultancy, and doctoral research. Her research focuses on sustainable construction materials, bentonite behavior, geoenvironmental applications, waste utilization, biochar, and machine learning in geotechnics. She has published widely in high-impact journals, holds a patent, received multiple national research awards, and actively contributes to academic leadership and research mentoring.

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A review on the impact of thermal history on compacted bentonite in the context of nuclear waste management


– Environmental Technology & Innovation (Elsevier) · Review Article · Cited by 58


Influence of thermal loading on index and physicochemical properties of Barmer bentonite


– Applied Clay Science (Elsevier) · Research Article · Cited by 45


Influence of thermal history on swell pressures of compacted bentonite


– Process Safety and Environmental Protection (Elsevier) · Research Article · Cited by 29


Response of compacted bentonite to hyperalkalinity and thermal history


– Scientific Reports (Nature) · Open Access · Cited by 14


Influence of thermal gradient and canister corrosion on the hydration of compacted Barmer bentonite


– Annals of Nuclear Energy (Elsevier) · Research Article · Cited by 5

Swagata Paul | Aerospace Engineering | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Swagata Paul | Aerospace Engineering | Women Researcher Award

Ajeenkya DY Patil University,  India

Dr. Swagata Paul is an aerospace engineer and academic specializing in aircraft and missile design, computational fluid dynamics, and drag reduction. She holds a doctoral degree in aerospace engineering and has teaching and research experience across aeronautical and space engineering programs. Her research spans base drag reduction, nanofluid heat transfer, avionics systems, UAV materials, and electric aircraft performance. She has published extensively in reputed journals and conferences, holds patents in aerospace-related technologies, and is committed to advancing applied aerospace research and education.

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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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Vivek Kumar | Engineering | Outstanding Contribution Award

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Dr. Vivek Kumar | Engineering | Outstanding Contribution Award

IIT Delhi | India

Vivek Kumar is a distinguished researcher and Senior Project Scientist at a premier Indian Institute of Technology, specializing in mechanical engineering with a focus on computational solid mechanics, explicit dynamics, and impact and blast research. He holds advanced degrees in mechanical engineering and CAD/CAM, and his professional journey spans both academia and industry, contributing to experimental and computational studies on protective structures, composite and cellular materials, and high-strain-rate material behavior. His expertise includes developing high-fidelity finite element models, conducting experimental validations, and investigating ballistic and blast mitigation mechanisms. He has led projects on anti-mine footwear, UHMWPE composites, and sandwich structures, combining simulation with laboratory testing for enhanced safety solutions. His research interests encompass impact and blast mechanics, crashworthiness, injury biomechanics, explicit dynamics simulations, and protective systems for defense and human safety applications. Vivek has authored several influential publications in high-impact journals and presented his work at international conferences. He has also contributed to patentable innovations and guided young researchers in advanced simulation techniques. Recognized for his technical excellence and innovative contributions, he continues to advance the understanding of protective materials and structures, blending experimental insights with computational modeling to create resilient and efficient solutions in defense and engineering applications.

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Effect of Curvature on Dynamic Response of Dyneema Composite Panel Under Extreme Loading: A Numerical Study


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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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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.

Shanmugam S | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Shanmugam S | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

SRM Institute of Science and Technology | India

Dr. Shanmugam S is an academic and researcher in the field of computing technologies with a focus on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. His scholarly portfolio reflects professional engagement with advanced areas including Soft Computing, Transfer Learning, and Quantum Computing. He has completed his doctoral research in Information and Communication, supported by previous postgraduate and undergraduate education in computer science and information technology disciplines. His publication record includes 24 research documents, with 342 citations received from 322 referencing documents, supported by an h-index of 8, highlighting the relevance and impact of his contributions in the research community. He has accumulated significant teaching and research experience, handling courses such as Data Structures, Object-Oriented Programming, Big Data for Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Business Computing, and Philosophy of Engineering. His efforts extend to guiding students, contributing to departmental academic activities, and participating in various scholarly workshops, seminars, and conferences. His research interests continue to explore emerging computational paradigms and their applications in solving real-world challenges. He has received recognition for academic and research contributions, reinforcing his professional standing. Overall, his work contributes to the advancement of intelligent systems and computational innovation.

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Role of hydroxychloroquine in primary glomerular disease – a systematic review and meta-analysis of the current evidence. BMC Nephrology. (2025).

Exploring the ability of emerging large language models to detect cyberbullying in social posts through new prompt-based classification approaches. Information Processing and Management. (2025).

Rajesh Bhagat | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Rajesh Bhagat | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur| India

Dr. Rajesh Madhukar Bhagat is an accomplished academician and researcher in the field of Mechanical Engineering, recognized for his significant contributions to manufacturing and industrial engineering. With an h-index of 7, over 42 documents, and more than 170 citations, his research exhibits a consistent impact in the scientific community. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and has extensive teaching and research experience across reputed institutions, where he has mentored students and guided projects in areas such as production engineering, material science, and sustainable manufacturing. His academic endeavors focus on computer-aided design, optimization of manufacturing processes, renewable energy integration, and mechanical systems innovation. Dr. Bhagat has presented several papers at national and international conferences and published his work in reputed peer-reviewed journals. He has been recognized with multiple academic and research awards for his contributions to engineering education and innovation. With a strong blend of teaching excellence and research proficiency, Dr. Bhagat continues to inspire the next generation of engineers and researchers. His dedication toward advancing industrial technologies and promoting sustainable engineering solutions underscores his professional vision and impact in the field.

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Agrawal, V., Bhagat, R., & Thikare, N. (2014). Impact of domestic sewage for irrigation on properties of soil. International Journal of Research Studies in Science, Engineering and Technology.

Bahoria, B. V., Pande, P. B., Dhengare, S. W., Raut, J. M., Bhagat, R. M., Shelke, N. M., & others. (2024). Predictive models for properties of hybrid blended modified sustainable concrete incorporating nano-silica, basalt fibers, and recycled aggregates: Application of advanced machine learning algorithms. Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects, 40, 101373.

Pande, P. B., Dhengare, S. W., Raut, J. M., Bhagat, R. M., Bahoria, B. V., Shelke, N., & others. (2025). Integrated hybrid machine learning techniques and multiscale modeling towards evaluating the influence of nano-material on strength of concrete. Multiscale and Multidisciplinary Modeling, Experiments and Design, 8(1), 26.

Dhengare, S., Sharma, R. L., Sobti, J., Gajbhiye, A. R., & Bhagat, R. (2020). Binary concrete expansion by means of copper slag, fly ash, sugarcane bagasse ash, and rice husk ash as partial replacement of cement. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 29(7), 9973–9993.

Sharma, S., Bhagat, R., & Kanjilal, B. (1999). Community managed health financing: A strategy for achieving livelihood security and sustainable health impact. New Delhi: CARE-India.