Ravirajsinh Jadav | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Ravirajsinh Jadav | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Saurashtra University, India

Ravirajsinh J. Jadav is an emerging researcher in Physics specializing in electrochemical energy storage and nanomaterials. He holds advanced academic training in physics and is currently pursuing doctoral research focused on metal sulphides for energy storage devices. With experience as a research scholar and visiting lecturer, he has guided projects and contributed to academic development. His research emphasizes batteries, supercapacitors, and sustainable materials. He has published in reputed journals and received recognition in conferences. His work continues to advance next-generation energy solutions.

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Featured Publications


Insights into the photocatalytic and supercapacitor performance of V2O5 nanorods synthesized by green synthetic approach using Epipremnum aureum leaves

V Dubey, KD Parikh, DH Vyas, RJ Jadav, HEA Mohamed, S Ghotekar –
Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery
Cited by: 22 · Year: 2025


Recent Advancements in Fabrication of NdVO4 Nanomaterials and Their Versatile Applications in Catalysis and Biomedical

V Dubey, KD Parikh, RJ Jadav, DH Vyas, Y Abhale, A Pérez-Larios –
Topics in Catalysis
Cited by: 16 · Year: 2025


Synthesis and characterizations of copper cadmium sulphide (CuCdS2) as potential absorber for thin film photovoltaics

PR Ghediya, TK Chaudhuri, J Ray, HL Panjwani, PJ Hemani, PP Paneri –
Materials Chemistry and Physics
Cited by: 15 · Year: 2020


Eco-Friendly Fabrication of Cr2V4O13 Nanoparticles: A Promising Material for Photocatalysis, Electrochemical Sensing, and Supercapacitor Applications

V Dubey, KD Parikh, RJ Jadav, DH Vyas, B Avinash, CR Ravikumar –
Journal of Cluster Science
Cited by: 11 · Year: 2025

Arjun Kumawat | Materials Science | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Arjun Kumawat | Materials Science | Research Excellence Award

Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur | India

The researcher is a dedicated academic with a strong foundation in higher education within engineering and applied sciences, supported by relevant qualifications in their discipline and progressive research training. With experience spanning teaching, laboratory work, and collaborative research engagements, the researcher has contributed to the development of innovative methods and scientific insights across multiple technical domains. Their scholarly output includes peer-reviewed documents that have collectively earned 34 citations, reflecting consistent visibility and relevance in the academic community. The researcher maintains an h-index of 2 and an i10-index of 1, demonstrating meaningful contributions that continue to influence ongoing studies. Their research interests include interdisciplinary themes such as advanced materials, sustainable technologies, analytical techniques, engineering applications, and emerging scientific innovations. The researcher has actively participated in seminars, workshops, and conferences, contributing to academic discussion while also receiving recognition and awards for impactful work and presentation excellence. Through continuous engagement in scholarly development, project participation, and publication activity, the researcher aims to advance knowledge, support scientific progress, and contribute solutions to real-world challenges. Overall, their academic journey reflects commitment, growth, and impact, positioning them as a promising contributor to future research and technological development.

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Featured Publications

Charan, S., Sharma, N., Kumawat, A., Mathur, S., & Vishwkarma, A. K., et al. (n.d.). Synthesis of MXene nanosheets and their modification for hydrogen sensing applications. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 48(96), 38118–38124.

Kumawat, A., Charan, S., Sharma, N., Kulriya, P. K., Singh, Y., & Visshwakarma, A. K., et al. (n.d.). Synthesis of graphene-like nano-order thick graphitic flakes through industrial waste carbon and study of their hydrogen gas sensing properties. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 48(96), 38101–38106.

Kumawat, A., Srivastava, S., Sharma, N., & Kumar, K. (n.d.). A chemical-free novel synthesis of graphene-like nanosheets using industrial waste carbon precursor and comparative study of their hydrogen gas sensing performance. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 196, 152613.

Meena, D. S., Kumawat, A., & Jangid, M. K. (n.d.). Investigation of structural and optical properties of NiO-based NiO/Co/Zn thin films for optoelectronic applications. Recent Trends in Applied Physics and Material Science, 184.

Meena, D. S., Kumawat, A., Meena, V. P., Meena, P., Mahla, H., & Meena, P. K., et al. (n.d.). Preparation of NiO/Co/Zn thin films and study of annealing effect on their structural and electrical properties. International Conference on Materials and Thermophysical Properties, 380–387.

Uma V | Materials Science | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Uma V | Materials Science | Women Researcher Award

Government Thirumagal Mill’s College | India

Dr. V. Uma is a dedicated physics educator and researcher specializing in advanced functional materials, particularly multiferroic nanomaterials and thin-film systems. She serves as a Guest Lecturer in the Department of Physics at Government Thirumagal Mills College, where she has handled extensive teaching responsibilities across UG and PG programs, guided numerous student projects, and delivered lectures in areas such as material science, microprocessors, electronics, nuclear physics, and numerical methods. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. in Physics focused on the synthesis and characterization of bismuth iron oxide nanomaterials, supported by an M.Phil. in Physical Sciences, M.Sc. in Physics, and a B.Ed. in Physical Science, along with qualification in the State Eligibility Test. Her research expertise covers nanomaterial synthesis using sol-gel, hydrothermal, microwave combustion, and thin-film deposition techniques, along with characterization skills in XRD, FTIR, UV, VSM, SEM, dielectric studies, and electrochemical analysis. She has published impactful research contributions with a citation count of 8, two indexed documents, and an h-index of 2, demonstrating emerging recognition within the scientific community. She has actively participated and presented in several national and international conferences in materials science. Her work reflects strong commitment toward innovative research, quality teaching, and the advancement of materials science applications.

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Featured Publications

Uma, V., & Seenuvasakumaran, P. (2023). Synthesis, structural, microstructural, optical, magnetic and dielectric properties of Nd-doped multiferroic Bismuth iron oxide. Results in Materials. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rinma.2022.100359

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.

Swarup Ghosh | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Swarup Ghosh | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

SR University | India

Dr. Swarup Ghosh is an accomplished researcher and academician currently serving as an Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean (Research) in the School of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at SR University, Telangana. He holds a Ph.D. in Science from Jadavpur University, where his work focused on computational materials science and condensed matter physics. His research integrates First-Principles Calculations, Density Functional Theory, Molecular Dynamics, and Machine Learning for advanced materials discovery. With 23 peer-reviewed publications, his work has achieved 243 citations, an h-index of 9, and an i10-index of 9, reflecting significant impact in the scientific community. Prior to his current position, he contributed as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Jadavpur University and served as a Guest Faculty at Sammilani Mahavidyalaya. His interests span nanomaterials, strongly correlated systems, spintronics, thermoelectricity, and AI-driven materials modelling. Dr. Ghosh has received several distinctions including NET-JRF, GATE, and multiple best presentation awards in international conferences. His active engagement as a reviewer for reputed journals such as Nature Communications and RSC Advances further underscores his professional credibility. Through his interdisciplinary research, Dr. Ghosh continues to bridge computational physics and artificial intelligence to foster next-generation materials innovation.

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Featured Publications

Ghosh, S. (2026). Predicting photovoltaic efficiency of two-dimensional Janus materials for applications in solar energy harvesting: A combined first-principles and machine learning study. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 295, 114010. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2025.114010

Banik, R. R., Ghosh, S., & Chowdhury, J. (2025). Strain driven modulations in electronic, optical properties and photovoltaic efficiencies of 2D AH (A = Si, Ge) monolayers: An account from first-principles study. Physica B: Condensed Matter, 715, 417559. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physb.2025.417559

Ghosh, S., Akhtaruzzaman, M., & Uddin, M. M. (2025). First-principles study on structural, electronic, optical and photovoltaic properties of Sc₂C-based Janus MXenes for solar cell applications. Materials Today Communications, 48, 113524. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2025.113524

Banik, R. R., Ghosh, S., & Chowdhury, J. (2025). Temperature and strain induced switching in the thermal expansion behaviours of 2D SiH and GeH monolayers: An account from first-principle DFT and ab initio molecular dynamics studies. Computational Materials Science, 248, 113585. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.commatsci.2024.113585

Boruah, A., Priyadarshi, S., Ghosh, S., Kumar, R., & Chowdhury, J., & Pande, S. (2025). Fabrication of stable Ru-doped Ni₀.₉₅Se nanostructures for photovoltaic coupled electrochemical water splitting in alkaline medium. Chemistry – An Asian Journal, 20, e202401667. https://doi.org/10.1002/asia.202401667

Prashanth M | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Prashanth M | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India

Author Profile

SCOPUS

🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Dr. M. Prashanth laid a strong academic foundation in Mechanical Engineering, starting with a B.E. from Easwari Engineering College, Anna University. He pursued his M.E. in Engineering Design at PSG College of Technology and further advanced into research with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology. His doctoral research emphasized hybrid aluminum alloy nanocomposites using powder metallurgy for ballistic applications, showcasing early expertise in materials synthesis and mechanical characterization.

🏢 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Dr. Prashanth’s career has been shaped through prestigious research positions:

  • Postdoctoral Fellow at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, working on wire laser metal deposition (WLMD) of Ti-6Al-4V alloy.

  • Research Associate at IIT Delhi, where he contributed to cold spray technology for repairing high-value Al-alloys.

  • Junior Research Fellow during his Ph.D., managing synthesis and testing of novel aluminum-based nanocomposites.

  • Industry experience as Design Engineer at SPUDWEB Technologies Pvt. Ltd., where he worked on product design, GD&T, and assemblies.

📚 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE

Dr. Prashanth’s core research expertise lies in:

  • Powder Metallurgy and Mechanical Alloying of aluminum and titanium-based nanocomposites.

  • Surface Coating Techniques such as Cold Spray and High-Velocity Air Fuel (HVAF) spraying.

  • Additive Manufacturing (WLMD) for advanced alloys.

  • Advanced material characterization: XRD, HRSEM, HRTEM, EBSD, TGDSC, and nanoindentation.

  • Mechanical property evaluation: microhardness, flexural strength, tensile and compression testing.

His research output demonstrates a deep understanding of nano-structured materials, their non-oxidation behavior, coating performance, and potential industrial applications in aerospace, automotive, and defense sectors.

🏅 ACADEMIC CITATIONS, ACCOLADES AND RECOGNITION

  • Awarded Seed Money Grant of ₹20,000 for research initiation.

  • Lifetime Memberships in:

    • ISTE (LM 141274)

    • Indian Plumbing Association (LM 4288)

    • IAENG (LM 501484)

  • Peer Reviewer for:

    • Philosophical Magazine

    • Qeios

  • Guided and co-guided undergraduate and postgraduate research projects at IIT Delhi and BSA Crescent University.

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Dr. Prashanth’s work in material repair through additive technologies has significant implications for sustainable manufacturing, especially in repairing critical components, thus reducing waste and cost in industrial settings. His projects directly support the goals of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India by enabling domestic innovation in advanced materials and coatings.

🧭 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Dr. Prashanth envisions expanding his research in next-generation surface engineering, metal additive manufacturing, and high-performance coatings. He aims to:

  • Innovate hybrid deposition techniques integrating additive and subtractive methods.

  • Develop eco-friendly material systems for defense and aerospace.

  • Mentor the next generation of materials engineers and researchers.

 ✅CONCLUSION

Dr. M. Prashanth stands as a versatile researcher and practitioner in materials science, blending academic excellence with applied research in coatings, additive manufacturing, and composite development. His robust foundation in characterization and synthesis, combined with teaching, mentoring, and publication efforts, positions him as a future leader in sustainable material technologies.

🔬NOTABLE PUBLICATION:

Mechanical and Tribological Properties of HVAF-Sprayed IN625 and IN718 Coatings
Authors: Sudha Kumari, Sanjay Raj, Narendra Babu, M. Prashanth, Syed Junaid, Sumanth Govindrajan, Chandan Mondal, Nitya Nand Gosvami, Ayan Bhowmik
Journal: Journal of Thermal Spray Technology
Year: 2025


Intepretation of X-ray Peak Profile Analysis and HRTEM Morphology of Mechanical Synthesized Al-Zr-x Vol.% RE (CeO₂ + Y₂O₃) Nanocomposites Powders: A Comparative Study
Authors: Prashanth M, L. A. Kumaraswamidhas, R. Karunanithi, S. Sivasankaran
Journal: Inorganic Chemistry Communications
Year: 2025


Determining the Necessity of Post-Processing Heat Treatment for the 316L Stainless Steel Manufactured by Laser Powder Bed Fusion Through Evaluation of Mechanical and Corrosion Properties
Authors: Baibhav Karan, Malar Vadani, Prashanth Muralishankar, Kiomars Moheimani, Ayan Bhowmik, Mingxing Zhang
Journal: Advanced Engineering Materials
Year: 2024


An Assessment of Coating Thickness on the Microstructure and Mechanical Behavior of IN625 on Ni-Based Superalloy via High Velocity Air Fuel Technique
Authors: M. Prashanth, Narendra Babu, Sudha Kumari, Shubhendra Shivam Maurya, Anup Kumar Keshri, Sumanth Govindarajan, Nitya Nand Gosvami, Ayan Bhowmik
Journal: Journal of Thermal Spray Technology
Year: 2024


A Comprehensive Study on the Microstructural Characterization and Strengthening Mechanism of (α+β) Based Ti-6Al-7Nb Alloy Processed via Mechanical Alloying and Spark Plasma Sintering
Authors: S. Bharathi, R. Karunanithi, M. Prashanth, M. Kamaraj, S. Sivasankaran
Journal: Metals and Materials International
Year: 2024