Harish Verma | Material Science | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Harish Verma | Material Science | Research Excellence Award

Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) | India

Harish Verma is a dedicated researcher in the Department of Physics at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, contributing significantly to advanced materials research with an academic profile supported by 109 citations, an h-index of 7, and an i10-index of 2. He is pursuing a Ph.D. in Physics with a focus on undoped and doped LaFeO₃, rGO, and MXene-based nanocomposites for high-performance supercapacitor applications, integrating Density Functional Theory, artificial intelligence, and machine learning simulations. His postgraduate training includes an M.Phil. in Physics with specialization in nanotechnology and an M.Sc. in Physics with electronics, complemented by multiple research projects involving nanomaterial synthesis, gas sensors, and magnetic fluid preparation. He has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications across reputed journals, presenting his work in national and international conferences, along with earning recognition for best oral presentations. His research interests encompass perovskite oxides, graphene-based materials, MXenes, dielectric ceramics, energy storage devices, optoelectronics, and solid-state physics. He has hands-on experience with advanced characterization techniques and material fabrication methods. He has also been associated with a funded project supported by a premier defense research board. Committed to innovative energy solutions, he continues to advance the field of functional materials for next-generation storage technologies.

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Featured Publications

Verma, H., Tripathi, A., & Upadhyay, S. (2024). A comprehensive study of dielectric, modulus, impedance, and conductivity of SrCeO₃ synthesized by the combustion method. International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology, 21(4), 3032–3047.

Verma, S., Das, T., Verma, S., Pandey, V. K., Pandey, S. K., Verma, H., & Verma, B. (2025). Hierarchically architecture of Ru-doped multichannel carbon nanotubes embedded with graphene oxide for supercapacitor material with long-term cyclic stability. Fuel, 381, 133517.

Verma, S., Maurya, A., Verma, H., Singh, R., & Bhoi, B. (2024). Unveiling the characteristics of MgAl0.5Fe1.5O₄ spinel ferrite: A study of structural, optical, and dielectric properties. Chemical Physics Impact, 9, 100674.

Verma, H., Kumar, P., Satyarthi, S. K., Bhattacharya, B., Singh, A. K., & Upadhyay, S. (2025). Investigation of La₂FeO₄–rGO nanocomposite electrode material for symmetric and asymmetric supercapacitor. Journal of Energy Storage, 114, 115849.

Nirala, G., Katheriya, T., Yadav, D., Verma, H., & Upadhyay, S. (2023). The evolution of coil-less inductive behaviour in La-doped Sr₂MnO₄. Emergent Materials, 6(6), 1951–1962.

Sreenivasappa Veeranna | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Sreenivasappa Veeranna | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Presidency University, Bangalore| India

Dr. Sreenivasappa B. Veeranna is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Presidency University, Bangalore. With nearly two decades of teaching and research experience, he has contributed significantly to the advancement of Power Electronics, Renewable Energy Systems, and Control Techniques for Electric Vehicles and Inverters. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, an M.Tech in Power Electronics from B.M.S. College of Engineering, and a B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering. His scholarly work includes numerous publications in reputed Scopus and IEEE-indexed journals, with 170 citations, an h-index of 7, and 6 i10-index publications. His patents reflect innovations in smart motor control, inverter design, and power systems, aligning with sustainable and intelligent energy technologies. He has guided multiple Ph.D. scholars in areas such as grid-tied inverters and electric vehicle converters. Recognized with research fellowships from national and international institutions, Dr. Veeranna’s contributions strengthen the intersection of academia, innovation, and applied research in modern electrical systems.

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Featured Publications

Veeranna, S. B., Yaragatti, U. R., & Beig, A. R. (2012). Space vector-based synchronised bus-clamping pulse width modulation algorithms for three-level voltage source inverter in overmodulation region. IET Power Electronics, 5(4), 493–500. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2011.0380

Veeranna, S. B., Yaragatti, U. R., & Beig, A. R. (2010). Synchronized SVPWM algorithm for overmodulation region for three-level VSI. Proceedings of the 36th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IECON 2010), 1004–1010. https://doi.org/10.1109/IECON.2010.5675239

Udaykumar, R. Y., & Sreenivasappa, B. V. (2009). Design and implementation of FPGA based low power digital PID controllers. Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS 2009), 568–573. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIINFS.2009.5429901

Sreenivasappa, B. V., & Yaragatti, U. R. (2010). Analysis and implementation of discrete time PID controllers using FPGA. International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2(1), 71–82.

Veeranna, S. B., Beig, A. R., & Yaragatti, U. R. (2011). Performance analysis of PWM strategies for cascaded H-bridge three-level inverter. Proceedings of the IEEE GCC Conference and Exhibition (GCC 2011), 81–84. https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEEGCC.2011.5752628