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.

Citation Metrics (Google Scholar)

300
250
200
150
10
5
0

Citations
248

h-index
9

i10-index
8

Citations

h-index

i10-index

Featured Publications

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.

Citation Metrics (Scopus)

200
160
120
80
20
10
0

Citations
193

h-index
9

Documents
13

Citations

h-index

Documents

Featured Publications

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.

Citation Metrics (Scopus)

3,000
2,250
200
100
0

Citations
2,837

Documents
109

h-index
29

Citations

Documents

h-index

Featured Publications


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

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.

Profile: Orcid

Featured Publications

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.

Vivek Nair | Circular Economy | Excellence in Applied Research Award

Mr. Vivek Nair | Circular Economy | Excellence in Applied Research Award

IIT Delhi | India

Dr. Vivek Kumar Nair is an environmental biotechnology researcher based at IIT Delhi, whose work has garnered close to 100 citations with an h-index around 10 (based on ~97 citations). With advanced degrees in botany and environmental biotechnology, he has conducted innovative research in tertiary treatment of textile wastewater using oxygenic photogranules, recovery of phycocyanin pigments, and field-scale phytoremediation of chromium-contaminated sites. He has designed and optimized experimental systems combining bioreactors, constructed wetlands, microbial seeding, and analytical tools to evaluate pollutant fate, toxicity, remediation, and sustainable dye applications. His interdisciplinary scholarship is supported by strong computational skills using R, ANN, GA, SVM, SPSS, Origin, and metagenomic analyses. He has received multiple national and international awards and fellowships: a research communication award at IIT Delhi, fully-funded scholar travel and poster awards, Young Rural Innovator and AWSAR Doctoral awards, and selection to global research schools. He actively presents at international conferences and has leadership roles in coordinating circular economy symposiums and workshops. His research interests span soil and groundwater pollution, fate and remediation of dyes and heavy metals, microbiome-mediated bioremediation, and sustainable biotechnology for textile and contaminated site management. His work bridges laboratory innovation with field deployment, underscoring a commitment to scalable environmental solutions.

Profiles : Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

“Phycocyanin from oxygenic photogranules: A feasible ecofriendly dye for cotton and silk fibers”

“Hybrid electrocoagulation and laccase mediated treatment for efficient decolorization of effluent generated from textile industries”

“Phycoremediation of Synthetic Dyes Laden Textile Wastewater and Recovery of Bio-Based Pigments from Residual Biomass: An Approach towards Sustainable Wastewater Management”

“Carbon Storage and Carbon Dioxide Sequestration by Urban Tree Cover: Case Study From Varanasi, India”

Ronald Win Roy | Microplastics | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Ronald Win Roy | Microplastics | Best Researcher Award

University of Madras, India

Author Profile

🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Mr. Ronald Win Roy I has demonstrated a strong academic trajectory, starting with a B.Sc. in Physics from Loyola College, Chennai (2017-2020). He continued his education with an M.Sc. in Physics at the same institution (2020-2022). Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Physics (2022–present) at Loyola College, focusing on interdisciplinary research that combines environmental sustainability with advanced physics concepts. This consistent academic progression highlights his dedication and a solid foundation in both theoretical and applied physics.

🏢 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Ronald has taken on key leadership roles such as General Secretary of the Loyola Student Council (2020) and Club Secretary of Loyola Hostel (2019), reflecting his organizational skills and active student engagement. Technically, he is proficient in instrumentation, control systems, and data acquisition using embedded technologies, particularly with Arduino Uno and AtMega microcontrollers. He is also skilled in programming languages including C, C++, and ArcGIS, complementing his research capabilities.

📚 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON MICROPLASTICS

His research focuses primarily on microplastic contamination in water, especially drinking water and sewage treatment plants. Ronald has authored two peer-reviewed journal articles in 2025: one in Interdisciplinary Environmental Review on microplastic identification using spectroscopic methods, and another in Journal of Environmental Management on microplastic removal and characterization. He is a co-inventor of a patented Water Microplastic Contamination Detecting Device (Design No. 437948-001, 2024), underscoring his commitment to innovative practical solutions. Ronald has been recognized with the Best Paper Presentation and Young Scientist awards at national conferences.

🏅 ACCOLADES AND RECOGNITION

Ronald has received multiple prestigious awards: the Young Scientist Award (2024) at the National Conference on Climatic Crisis and Biodiversity Mitigation, and the Best Paper Presentation Award (2024) at the National Conference on Breakthrough Technologies. He was also nominated for the Best Outgoing Student Award (2020) at Loyola College. Beyond academics, he has earned cultural honors such as “Star of LOHO” (2019) for exemplary service, alongside awards in singing, acting, and poetry competitions, reflecting his versatile talents.

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

His research has gained media recognition, with science communicator David Bradley featuring his work on the health risks of microplastic pollution in Medical Express. Ronald’s active participation in national and international conferences has helped raise awareness about environmental sustainability, climate change, and groundwater protection. His contributions significantly advance the understanding and mitigation of microplastic pollution, establishing him as an influential emerging scientist in this critical field.

🧭 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

With expertise in physics and environmental science, Ronald is positioned to make lasting contributions to research on microplastic pollution and environmental sustainability. His future plans include expanding into climate change impacts, groundwater quality, and space physics topics like gravity and relativity. Ronald’s interdisciplinary approach, combined with his interest in philosophy, arts, and literature, promises a diverse and impactful scientific legacy.

 ✅CONCLUSION

Mr. Ronald Win Roy I emerges as a promising young scientist whose early academic excellence, leadership, and pioneering research on microplastics highlight his potential as a future leader in environmental physics. By bridging fundamental physics and practical environmental solutions, his work contributes significantly to public health and sustainability efforts. Ronald’s ongoing dedication to research, innovation, and publication will continue to influence academic and global initiatives addressing microplastic pollution and climate resilience.

 🔬NOTABLE PUBLICATION:

Title: Microplastic removal, identification and characterization in Chennai sewage treatment plants
Authors: IRW Roy, AS Raj, S Viaroli
Journal: Journal of Environmental Management, Volume 380, Article 125120
Year: 2025

Title: Identifying microplastic contamination in drinking water: analysis and evaluation using spectroscopic methods
Authors: IRW Roy, AS Raj
Journal: Interdisciplinary Environmental Review, Volume 24, Issue 2, Pages 97-111
Year: 2025

Title: Community-Engaged Research on Water Quality Analysis and Environmental Risk Zone (ERZ) Mapping using GIS and Neuro-Fuzzy Models in Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: JP Angelena, RW Roy, J Pious, J Jobisha, A Fredrick, CT Selvan, H Oliver
Journal: (Journal name not provided, presumed conference or journal)
Year: 2024