Neeraj Kumar | Nanomaterial | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Neeraj Kumar | Nanomaterial | Best Researcher Award

NIMS University | India

Dr. Neeraj Kumar is an accomplished Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, NIMS University, Jaipur, recognized for his research excellence in material science and nanotechnology. With an h-index of 9, 176 citations, and over 25 research documents, his scholarly contributions focus on zeolite synthesis, nanocomposites, sensors, adsorption chemistry, decontamination, and energy storage materials. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Jiwaji University, along with postgraduate and undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Physical Sciences. Dr. Kumar has over seven years of combined teaching and research experience, including work on NIF-DST-funded projects and collaborative studies in nanomaterial synthesis and optoelectronic applications. His innovative approach has led to three published patents, multiple SCI and Scopus-indexed publications, and authorship of book chapters with Elsevier, Springer, and Bentham Science. He has also received several honors, including Best Oral Presentation Awards and recognition as a Senior Research Fellow (SRF) in government-funded projects. A member of American Chemical Society and Commonwealth Chemistry, Dr. Kumar continues to inspire scientific innovation through his work on sustainable materials and advanced chemical technologies, contributing significantly to the field of applied and environmental chemistry.

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Featured Publications

Dipak, P., Tiwari, D. C., Samadhiya, A., Kumar, N., Biswajit, T., & Singh, P. A. (2020). Synthesis of polyaniline (printable nanoink) gas sensor for the detection of ammonia gas. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 31(24), 22512–22521.

Agrawal, A., Jain, N. K., Kumar, N., & Kulkarni, G. T. (2020). Molecular docking study to identify potential inhibitor of COVID-19 main protease enzyme: An in-silico approach. ChemRxiv. https://doi.org/10.26434/chemrxiv.12170904.v1

Kumar, N., Dipak, P., Tiwari, D. C., & Tomar, R. (2020). Study and characterization of polyaniline/zeolite-MOR nanocomposite and their role in detection of chemical warfare agent simulant-CEES. Chemical Physics Letters, 755, 137766.

Meena, A. K., Perumal, A., Kumar, N., Singh, R., Ilavarasan, R., Srikanth, N., & Dhiman, K. S. (2022). Studies on physicochemical, phytochemicals, chromatographic profiling and estimation and in-silico study of Negundoside in roots and small branches of Vitex negundo plant. Phytomedicine Plus, 2(1), 100205.

Meenu, K., Kumar, N., Tiwari, K. R., Yadav, T., Tomar, R., & Gupta, A. K. (2020). Synthesis and characterization of zeolite Linde Type W and its metal oxide composite Ag–O–LTW used for the decontamination of chemical warfare agent simulant. Phosphorus, Sulfur, and Silicon and the Related Elements, 195(10), 881–888.

Deepana Gopal | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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.