Assist. Prof. Dr. Dinesh Kulhary | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Dinesh Kulhary | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Career Point University | India

Dinesh Kulhary is a dedicated researcher and academician whose work spans advanced materials chemistry, crystallography, and functional hybrid perovskites. With an h-index of 3, a portfolio of 7 research documents, and 57 citations across 54 citing documents, he has established a growing scientific footprint in the fields of optoelectronics, photoluminescent materials, energy-harvesting devices, and smart material interfaces. He completed a strong academic journey in chemical sciences, culminating in doctoral research that explored the electrical, optical, and thermal behavior of lead-free organic–inorganic hybrid perovskites for device applications. His professional experience includes teaching and research roles in higher education institutions, where he has contributed to curriculum development and guided emerging scholars. His research interests include single-crystal engineering, humidity sensors, photoluminescent printing materials, 2D/3D hybrid perovskites, photocatalysis, and energy-efficient device fabrication. He has participated in prominent international scientific events, engaged in global collaborations, and published impactful work in reputed journals. His achievements include competitive research awards, travel grants, and recognitions that highlight his contributions to materials science innovation. With a strong commitment to scientific advancement, he continues to explore next-generation functional materials aimed at sustainable technological applications.

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Featured Publications

Choudhary, R., Pawar, V., Garg, U., Arora, K., Sharma, N., Dinesh, & Sharma, A. (2025). Enhanced photocatalytic performance of nanomaterial-modified dye sensitized solar cell biosensors for real-time biomedical diagnostics. South Eastern European Journal of Public Health.

Dinesh. (2024). Structural elucidation of electrical and optical properties in lead-free organic-inorganic copper bromide [(CH₃)₄N]₂CuBr₄ single crystals. ChemistrySelect.

Dinesh. (2022). Design of g-C₃N₄/BaBiO₃ heterojunction nanocomposites for photodegradation of an organic dye and diclofenac sodium under visible light via interfacial charge transfer. ChemistrySelect.

Dinesh, S. M. A., Singh, D., Karn, A., & Khan, A. (n.d.). Chemopreventive effects of lupeol and lupeol nanoparticles. In Futuristic Trends in Chemical Material Sciences & Nano Technology (Vol. 3).

Devthade, V., Dinesh, & Umare, S. S. (n.d.). Role of precursors on photocatalytic behavior of graphitic carbon nitride. Conference paper.

Venkatesan K | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Venkatesan K | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

CVR College of Engineering | India

Dr. K. Venkatesan is an accomplished researcher and academician in the field of Chemistry, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at CVR College of Engineering, Hyderabad. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from VIT University, Vellore, and an M.Sc. in Chemistry from Annamalai University. With extensive teaching and research experience, he has contributed significantly to organic and medicinal chemistry, focusing on the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and the development of biologically active molecules using green and sustainable approaches. His expertise includes molecular modeling, QSAR studies, and ultrasound or microwave-assisted synthesis techniques. Dr. Venkatesan has published 29 high-quality research papers in reputed international journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, accumulating 268 citations, an h-index of 9, and an i10-index of 8. His studies emphasize environmentally friendly methodologies, catalysis, and bioactive molecule design with pharmaceutical relevance. He has actively presented papers at various international conferences and has organized faculty development programs in chemistry and material sciences. Recognized for his research excellence, he continues to explore innovative synthetic routes and bio-evaluations of novel compounds contributing to the advancement of chemical sciences and drug discovery.

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Featured Publications

Reshma, H., Shaik, H., Venkatesan, K., Venugopal, A., Kadeer, M., & Puppala, V. S. (2025). A review on nanomaterials: Introduction, synthesis, characterization, and applications. Chemical Papers, 79, 4075–4085. https://doi.org/10.1007/S11696-025-04107-3

Parasuraman, K., Jayaraman, S., Selvarasu, U., Venkatesan, K., & ShanmugaPriya, R. (2025). An effective, recyclable, bi-functionalized ionic liquid catalyzed solvent, metal, base free one-pot multicomponent reaction. Monatshefte für Chemie – Chemical Monthly, 156, 329–335. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00706-025-03297-6

Basha, N. H., Jagadish, T., Karthikeyan, P., Balu, K., Durai, M., Afzal, M., Ahn, Y. H., Pasupathi, M., & Venkatesan, K. (2025). Ultrasound-assisted synthesis of polyfunctionalized pyridine derivatives catalyzed by silica-supported perchloric acid: In vitro anticancer studies and molecular docking. Russian Journal of Bioorganic Chemistry, 51, 932–946. https://doi.org/10.1134/S1068162024606451

Venkatesan, K., Shaik, H., Kadeer, M., Suryanarayana, V., & Karthikeyan, P. (2025). Mini review on total synthesis of antihypertensive drug Telmisartan. Russian Journal of General Chemistry, 95, 1924–1935. https://doi.org/10.1134/S1070363225603072

Venkatesan, K., Abdelsalam Zaki, M. E. S., Basha, N. H., Shaik, H., Chang, S. K., Wong, L. S., Karthikeyan, P., & Gomha, S. M. (2025). Magnetic nanoparticle-catalysed one-pot multicomponent reactions (MCRs): A green chemistry approach. Catalysts, 15(9), 800. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal15090800

Shaily | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Shaily | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Indian Institute Of Technology Delhi | India

Dr. Shaily is an accomplished researcher whose work focuses on superhydrophobic multifunctional polyurethane coatings and nanocomposites derived from sustainable sources such as cashew nut shell liquid and cardanol. She earned her Ph.D. from Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi, where she specialized in the synthesis, characterization, and protective applications of biobased polyurethane coatings. Currently serving as a Project Scientist at IIT Delhi and a University Research Ambassador, she previously worked as an Assistant Professor at JJT University, Rajasthan. Her research encompasses electrochemical analysis, materials characterization (FTIR, SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS, EDX, EIS, TGA/DSC/DTG, NMR), and mechanical testing for corrosion-resistant and antimicrobial coatings. Dr. Shaily’s scholarly contributions include publications in reputed journals such as Journal of Cleaner Production, Materials Today Communications, Inorganic Chemistry Communications, and Catalysis Letters. Her Google Scholar profile reflects an h-index of 10, i10-index of 10, and 271 citations, highlighting her growing influence in materials and surface chemistry. She has also co-authored book chapters and holds a patent for green polyurea coatings. Recognized with the INSPIRE Scholarship and Best Poster Award, Dr. Shaily continues to advance eco-friendly coating technologies that bridge nanoscience, polymer chemistry, and sustainable surface engineering.

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Featured Publications

Parihar, R. S., Bal, P. K., Saini, A., Mishra, S. K., & Thapliyal, A. (2022). Potential future malaria transmission in Odisha due to climate change. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 9048.

Singh Parihar, R., Bal, P. K., Kumar, V., Mishra, S. K., Sahany, S., Salunke, P., & Dhiman, R. C. (2019). Numerical modeling of the dynamics of malaria transmission in a highly endemic region of India. Scientific Reports, 9(1), 11903.

Bal, P. K., Dasari, H. P., Prasad, N., Salunke, P., & Parihar, R. S. (2021). Variations of energy fluxes with ENSO, IOD and ISV of Indian summer monsoon rainfall over the Indian monsoon region. Atmospheric Research, 258, 105645.

Parihar, R. S., Bal, P. K., Thapliyal, A., & Saini, A. (2022). Climate change projections and its impacts on potential malaria transmission dynamics in Uttarakhand. Journal of Communicable Diseases, 54(1), 47–53.

Parihar, R. S., Kumar, V., Anand, A., Bal, P. K., & Thapliyal, A. (2024). Relative importance of VECTRI model parameters in the malaria disease transmission and prevalence. International Journal of Biometeorology, 68(3), 495–509.

Gyan Singh | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Gyan Singh | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi| India

Dr. Gyan Singh is a distinguished Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Universidad de Tarapacá, Chile, supported by the FONDECYT fellowship from Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo (ANID), Chile. His research focuses on conducting polymers, nanomaterials, electrode materials, nanocomposites, and supercapacitors. He earned his Ph.D. in Nanotechnology from Jamia Millia Islamia, following an M.Phil. in Chemistry, M.Sc. in Applied Chemistry (Gold Medalist), and B.Sc. in Science. His professional experience includes roles at IIT Delhi and Jamia Millia Islamia, where he contributed significantly to projects on supercapacitor electrode development and advanced energy storage devices. Dr. Singh’s scholarly contributions include over 15 international publications, 3 book chapters, and several works under review in reputed journals such as Energy Technology, ChemistrySelect, and Journal of Energy Storage. His research has collectively received over 400 citations, with an h-index of 10 and 20+ documents indexed in international databases. His expertise extends to the fabrication of electrochemical devices and sustainable energy materials. Recognized for academic excellence and innovation, Dr. Singh continues to contribute to sustainable nanomaterial-based energy systems for environmental and industrial applications.

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Featured Publications

Singh, G., Kumar, Y., & Husain, S. (2020). High charge retention and optimization of polyaniline–titanium dioxide nanoparticles composite nanostructures for dominantly stable pseudocapacitive nature. Journal of Energy Storage, 31, 101660.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2020.101660

Singh, G., Kumar, Y., & Husain, S. (2021). Improved electrochemical performance of symmetric polyaniline/activated carbon hybrid for high supercapacitance: Comparison with indirect capacitance. Polymers for Advanced Technologies, 32(11), 4490–4501.
https://doi.org/10.1002/pat.5381

Liu, H., Papangelakis, V. G., Alam, M. S., & Singh, G. (2003). Solubility of hematite in H₂SO₄ solutions at 230–270 °C. Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, 42(2), 199–207.
https://doi.org/10.1179/cmq.2003.42.2.199

Singh, G., Kumar, Y., & Husain, S. (2023). Fabrication of high energy density symmetric polyaniline/functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes supercapacitor device with swift charge transport in different electrolytic systems. Journal of Energy Storage, 65, 107328.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2023.107328

Singh, G., Kumar, Y., & Husain, S. (2024). Nickel ferrite doped polyaniline composites: Synthesis and analysis for a high‐performance symmetric pseudo‐supercapacitor. Energy Storage, 6(1), e525.
https://doi.org/10.1002/est2.525

Srinivasan Anandan | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Srinivasan Anandan | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

International Advanced Research centre for Powder Metallurgy & New Materials (ARCI), Balapur, Hyderabad | India

Dr. Srinivasan Anandan is a distinguished scientist at the Center for Advanced Materials & Batteries, ARCI, Hyderabad, specializing in advanced materials, energy storage, and photocatalysis. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry, focusing on photocatalytic degradation of pollutants using metal-doped TiO₂ and ZnO, preceded by an M.Phil. and M.Sc. in Chemistry. His professional experience spans roles as a JSPS Fellow in Japan and postdoctoral research at renowned institutions including NIMS, KAIT, and AIST, contributing significantly to materials science and battery research. Dr. Anandan’s research interests encompass nanostructured materials, lithium-ion and supercapacitor energy storage systems, graphene-based electrodes, and sustainable energy solutions. He has authored over 75 publications, garnering more than 4,200 citations with an h-index of 32, reflecting impactful contributions to materials chemistry and electrochemical energy storage. His work has been recognized with multiple national and international awards, including the ECSI-Amar Raja National Award, JSPS Fellowship, Young Scientist Award from the Material Research Society of Japan, and several best presentation awards. He serves on scientific advisory boards and committees and has been ranked among the top 2% of global scientists in materials science. His research advances practical solutions for energy storage, environmental remediation, and green technologies, underscoring his leadership in materials innovation.

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Featured Publications

Anandan, S., , , , et al. (2025). Ultra high-rate performance LiFePO4 cathode material for next generation fast charging Li-ion batteries. Journal of Power Sources. 0 citations

Anandan, S., , , , et al. (2025). Synergistic effect on electrochemical performance of LiFePO4 cathodes via carbon coating and Ni²⁺ doping: A combined experimental and theoretical approach. Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry. 0 citations

Anandan, S., , , , et al. (2025). Tab-less 6080 cylindrical super battery: Merging high energy with supercapacitor speed for next-gen innovation. Journal of Power Sources. 1 citation

Anandan, S., , , , et al. (2025). TiNb2O7 nanobead anode coupled porous carbon onion cathode for high energy and power-based hybrid Lithium-Ion Capacitor. Journal of Power Sources. 4 citations

Anandan, S., , , , et al. (2024). Effective Oxygen-Deficient Li4Ti5O12 Anode Material Displaying Excellent Rate Performance and Outstanding Cyclic Stability. Chemistryselect. 2 citations