Suvendu Kumar Dash | Environment & Sustainability | Excellence in Research Award

Mr. Suvendu Kumar Dash | Environment & Sustainability | Excellence in Research Award

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Pvt. Ltd, India

Mr. Suvendu Kumar Dash is an accomplished environmental professional with expertise in environmental science and engineering, supported by advanced academic training and ongoing doctoral research. He possesses extensive industry experience in environmental clearance, regulatory compliance, sustainability management, and pollution control across mining and steel sectors. His research interests include air quality modeling, environmental impact assessment, and sustainable waste management. Recognized for excellence through multiple environmental and industrial awards, he demonstrates strong leadership in sustainability initiatives. His work reflects a commitment to environmental protection and responsible industrial development.

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Seasonal variation of air quality index and assessment


Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management (Cited by 35 · Year: 2018)


Determination of air quality index status near Bileipada, Joda area of Keonjhar, Odisha, India


Indian Journal of Science and Technology (Cited by 20 · Year: 2015)


Atmospheric dispersion model to predict the impact of gaseous pollutant in an industrial and mining cluster


Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management (Cited by 19 · Year: 2018)

 

Jaydev Kumar Mahato | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Jaydev Kumar Mahato | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

IIT (ISM), Dhanbad, India

Dr, Jaydev Kumar Mahato is An environmental science researcher specializing in water and wastewater treatment, water quality assessment, and human health risk analysis. Academic training spans environmental science, technology, and engineering, complemented by advanced research experience in national and international institutions. Research interests include disinfection by-products, adsorption and nanomaterial applications, advanced oxidation processes, hydrogeochemistry, groundwater modeling, and AI-based water quality prediction. The researcher has contributed extensively to high-impact journals, supervised postgraduate research, participated in sponsored projects, and received recognition for scientific communication and environmental outreach.

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Rohini Kale | Civil Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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

Nirmalendu Sekhar Mishra | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Nirmalendu Sekhar Mishra | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

SRM University AP,  India

Dr. Nirmalendu Sekhar Mishra is an environmental scientist specializing in sustainability-driven nanomaterials for energy and water remediation. He holds advanced training in environmental science and civil engineering and has served as faculty and researcher in leading academic institutions, including international research exposure. His work focuses on photocatalysis, nano-adsorbents, advanced oxidation processes, and solar-to-chemical conversion for pollutant removal. He has received competitive research grants and invitations as a speaker, contributing significantly to sustainable environmental technologies and academic mentorship.

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Mrunmayee Manjari Sahoo | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mrunmayee Manjari Sahoo | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

Lovely Professional University | India

Dr. M. Ganeshbabu is a materials physicist specializing in advanced electrochemical energy storage and conversion systems. Trained in physics to the doctoral level, his research focuses on metal-ion, solid-state and metal–sulfur batteries, electrocatalysis, and supercapacitors. He has extensive experience in battery materials synthesis, solid polymer electrolytes, and electrochemical characterization, with publications in high-impact journals. His work has received multiple best poster awards, reflecting strong contributions to next-generation energy technologies.

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Swapnil Dharaskar | Chemical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Swapnil Dharaskar | Chemical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Pandit Deendayal Energy University | India

Dr. Swapnil Dharaskar is a distinguished chemical engineering academic and researcher currently serving as Dean–Placement and Associate Professor at Pandit Deendayal Energy University, with international research engagement as a visiting scientist in green chemistry. He holds advanced qualifications in chemical engineering up to the doctoral level and has built extensive academic, administrative, and research experience across premier institutions in India and abroad. His research interests span CO₂ separation, utilization and conversion, energy and sustainability, ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents, MXenes, nanotechnology, advanced separation processes, desulfurization, water purification, and green fuels. He has successfully led and completed several sponsored research projects supported by government agencies and industry, focusing on carbon capture, green methanol, advanced materials, and sustainable chemical processes. Dr. Dharaskar has supervised multiple doctoral scholars, contributing significantly to human resource development in chemical and energy engineering. His scholarly output includes a large body of SCI/SCIE publications, book chapters with leading international publishers, and several filed and granted patents translating research into practical technologies. He has received numerous national and international awards, fellowships, and best paper recognitions for his contributions to green solvents, ionic liquids, and sustainable energy solutions. Overall, his work reflects a strong commitment to impactful research, academic leadership, industry collaboration, and sustainability-driven innovation.

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An environment friendly approach for heavy metal removal from industrial wastewater using chitosan based biosorbent: A review


Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments 43, 100951 · Cited by 231 · 2021


Deep eutectic solvents for extraction-desulphurization: A review


Journal of Molecular Liquids 275, 312-322 · Cited by 208 · 2019


Experimental investigation on the yield of solar still using manganese oxide nanoparticles coated absorber


Case Studies in Thermal Engineering 25, 100905 · Cited by 152 · 2021

Namrata Bist | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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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Rajesh Pandiyan | Wastewater Management | Emerging Scientist Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rajesh Pandiyan | Wastewater Management | Emerging Scientist Award

Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research | India

Dr. Rajesh Pandiyan is a dedicated researcher and academic with expertise spanning microbiology, biochemistry, materials engineering, and pharmaceutical technology. He has served in progressive teaching and research roles across leading institutions, contributing significantly to interdisciplinary advancements. His research journey includes extensive work in nanocomposite-based ultrafiltration membranes, magnetic nanomaterials for targeted drug delivery, medicinal plant-based therapeutics, and biochemical models for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. He has also worked on environmental biotechnology, wastewater remediation, tissue engineering, and drug discovery. With a strong academic foundation built through doctoral and postgraduate training in microbiology, biochemistry, and chemistry, he has developed a wide research portfolio combining materials chemistry with biological applications. His scholarly contributions include 67 peer-reviewed research and review articles, supported by an H-index of 19, i10-index of 27, and more than 1300 citations, reflecting global recognition of his work. He has delivered invited talks, chaired scientific sessions, and served as a resource person for various scientific forums, in addition to contributing as an editorial member for reputed journals. His awards span excellence in research, oral and poster presentations, and international recognition for scientific contributions. Overall, his work integrates innovation and multidisciplinary approaches aimed at solving challenges in healthcare, environment, and materials science.

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Pandiyan, R., & Collaborators. (n.d.). Nanocomposite-doped PES and PVDF membranes for environmental biotechnology applications. Journal of Membrane Science.

Pandiyan, R., & Collaborators. (n.d.). Magnetic nanocomposites for joint-targeted therapy in rheumatoid arthritis models. International Journal of Pharmaceutics.

Pandiyan, R., & Collaborators. (n.d.). Evaluation of medicinal plants for anti-arthritic potential using experimental inflammation models. Journal of Ethnopharmacology.

Pandiyan, R., & Collaborators. (n.d.). Curcuma longa extract against ethanol-induced liver toxicity: A biochemical and histopathological investigation. Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports.

Pandiyan, R., & Collaborators. (n.d.). Advances in wastewater remediation using nanomaterial-based filtration systems. Environmental Science and Pollution Research.

Spoorthi | Environmental Science | Sustainable Innovation Champion Award

Dr. Spoorthi | Environmental Science | Sustainable Innovation Champion Award

Robust Materials Technologies Pvt Ltd | India

Dr. Spoorthi is an Environmental Science researcher whose work focuses on electrochemical degradation of industrial dyes, lake ecology, wastewater assessment, and environmental compliance. With academic foundations including an M.Sc. in Environmental Science and a PG Diploma in Industrial Safety from Kuvempu University, she advanced her expertise through major funded research projects supported by UGC and Devaraj Aras Fellowships. Her professional experience spans academic research and industrial environmental management, currently serving as an Environmental Executive at a DSIR-approved R&D Centre, where she leads environmental audits, compliance reporting, wastewater analysis, and regulatory documentation for multiple industrial regions. She has contributed multiple peer-reviewed publications and conference papers indexed on ORCID, covering themes such as dye degradation, electrochemical treatment methods, and lake pollution assessment. Her ORCID profile lists 8 research documents, with an estimated h-index of 4 and over 80 citations, reflecting her growing impact in environmental research. Her research interests include industrial effluent treatment, electrochemical processes, water quality monitoring, environmental audits, and sustainable waste-management strategies. Recognized with a Women Achievement Award by the Deccan Environmental Research Organisation, she continues to strengthen environmental governance through scientific research, applied industry solutions, and active participation in national and international conferences.

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Ravi Kumar, K. R., & Spoorthi. (n.d.). Impact of urbanization on physico-chemical and biological integrity of Komaghatta Lake, Bangalore. Ecology, Environment and Conservation. https://doi.org/10.53550/eec.2025.v31i06s.043

Ravi Kumar, K. R., & Spoorthi. (n.d.). Assessment of water quality and pollution levels in Dorekere Lake, Bangalore. International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management. https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsrem46810

Spoorthi, Narayana, J., & Kariyajjanavar, P. (2019). Studies on degradation of pulp and paper mill industrial dye Fast Red by indirect electrochemical method. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 17(2), 479–483.

Spoorthi, Narayana, J., & Kariyajjanavar, P. (2016). Pulp and Paper Mill dye effluent treatment by electrochemical method. In LAKE-2016: International Conference on Conservation and Sustainable Management of Ecologically Sensitive Regions in Western Ghats.

Ravi Kumar, K. R., Spoorthi, Vamshi Krishna, C., & Vibhudendra. (n.d.). Assessment of domestic wastewater generation and treatment gaps in Baikampady Industrial Area, Mangaluru, Karnataka. Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment.

Hiren Raval | Membrane Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Hiren Raval | Membrane Science | Best Researcher Award

CSIR-CSMCRI (Central salt and marine chemical research Institute | India

Dr. Hiren D. Raval is a Senior Principal Scientist at CSIR–CSMCRI, Bhavnagar, specializing in sustainable water desalination, membrane technology, and process innovation. His pioneering work includes the development of thin-film composite RO and ultrafiltration membranes, low-fouling surfaces, and high-efficiency desalination systems. As Principal Investigator of multiple DST-funded projects, he established pilot-scale facilities for rejuvenation of end-of-life RO membranes, a technology now successfully transferred to industry. Dr. Raval has published over 50 peer-reviewed journal papers and holds patents in membrane transformation and salt recovery processes. With an H-index of 17, he has contributed significantly to the fields of water treatment, nanocomposite membranes, and resource recovery. His leadership has secured competitive research funding exceeding INR 4.5 crore and advanced the TRL level of several membrane technologies.

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Raval, H. D., Trivedi, J. J., Joshi, S. V., & Devmurari, C. V. (2010). Flux enhancement of thin film composite RO membrane by controlled chlorine treatment. Desalination, 250(3), 945–949. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2009.09.090

Raval, H. D., Rana, P. S., & Maiti, S. (2015). A novel high-flux, thin-film composite reverse osmosis membrane modified by chitosan for advanced water treatment. RSC Advances, 5(9), 6687–6694. https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA13349J

Ankoliya, D., Mehta, B., & Raval, H. (2019). Advances in surface modification techniques of reverse osmosis membrane over the years. Separation Science and Technology, 54(3), 293–310. https://doi.org/10.1080/01496395.2018.1479049

Meena, R., Chaudhary, J. P., Agarwal, P. K., Maiti, P., Chatterjee, S., & Raval, H. D., et al. (2014). Surfactant-induced coagulation of agarose from aqueous extract of Gracilaria dura seaweed as an energy-efficient alternative to the conventional freeze–thaw process. RSC Advances, 4(53), 28093–28098. https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA03406E

Raval, H. D., Chauhan, V. R., Raval, A. H., & Mishra, S. (2012). Rejuvenation of discarded RO membrane for new applications. Desalination and Water Treatment, 48(1–3), 349–359. https://doi.org/10.1080/19443994.2012.697034