Partha Barman | Nanotechnology | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Prof. Partha Barman | Nanotechnology | Best Academic Researcher Award

Jaypee University of Information Technology | India

Prof. Partha Bir Barman, currently Professor and Head of the Department of Physics & Materials Science at Jaypee University of Information Technology, is an Indian materials physicist whose research spans bulk crystal growth of III-V compound semiconductors, chalcogenide glasses and thin films, oxidation studies of III-V materials, device fabrication and characterization, and nano-ferrite and graphene-based layered materials for hydrogen storage and selective gas sensing. He earned his M.Sc. in Physics (Solid State Physics) and his Ph.D. in Physics (Materials Science) from Indian universities with the entire experimental work carried out at the Materials Science Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. Over his career he has supervised eight Ph.D. students to completion and currently guides four more. His publication profile, according to Google Scholar, shows an h-index of 25 with over 2,260 citations. He has been awarded a CSIR Research Fellowship, held multiple major projects supported by Indian funding agencies (MHRD, DST, SERB, HIMCOSTE) and serves on the editorial and peer-review panels of leading materials science journals. In his teaching role spanning nearly two decades, he has taught and developed courses in Engineering Materials, Nanotechnology, Thin Film Technology and Materials Science across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His contributions have advanced semiconductor crystal growth and sensing materials and point to a vibrant future in device-materials interplay.

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Featured Publications

Thakur, A., Singh, R. R., & Barman, P. B. (2013). Synthesis and characterizations of Nd³⁺ doped SrFe₁₂O₁₉ nanoparticles. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 141(1), 562–569. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2013.05.052

Singh, R., Barman, P. B., & Sharma, D. (2017). Synthesis, structural and optical properties of Ag doped ZnO nanoparticles with enhanced photocatalytic properties by photo degradation of organic dyes. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 28(8), 5705–5717. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-016-6251-3

Sharma, R., Thakur, P., Kumar, M., Barman, P. B., Sharma, P., & Sharma, V. (2017). Enhancement in AB super-exchange interaction with Mn²⁺ substitution in Mg-Zn ferrites as a heating source in hyperthermia applications. Ceramics International, 43(16), 13661–13669. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2017.07.108

Gupta, D., Dutta, D., Kumar, M., Barman, P. B., Sarkar, C. K., Basu, S., & Hazra, S. K. (2014). A low temperature hydrogen sensor based on palladium nanoparticles. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 196, 215–222. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2014.01.058

Thakur, A., Singh, R. R., & Barman, P. B. (2013). Structural and magnetic properties of La³⁺ substituted strontium hexaferrite nanoparticles prepared by citrate precursor method. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 326, 35–40. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmmm.2012.08.034

Neeraj Kumar | Nanomaterial | Best Researcher Award

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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.

Karuna Kar Nanda | Nanomaterials | Distinguished Scientist Award

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Prof. Dr. Karuna Kar Nanda | Nanomaterials | Distinguished Scientist Award

Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru | India

Prof. Karuna Kar Nanda is a distinguished materials scientist associated with the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, and currently serving as Director of the Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar. With a Ph.D. from Utkal University (Institute of Physics), his research spans nanostructured materials, optoelectronics, fuel cells, sensors, and advanced functional materials. Over his career, he has authored 264 publications, accumulating around 8,000 citations from over 6,600 documents, and holds an impressive h-index of 48, reflecting the global impact of his work. His notable research includes advancements in nanowire fabrication, hybrid nanostructures, fuel cell technologies, and high-performance supercapacitors. He has successfully led numerous sponsored projects funded by prestigious agencies such as DST, CSIR, DRDO, and BPCL. Prof. Nanda has received multiple honors, including the MRSI Lecture Medal, Samanta Chandra Sekhar Award, and IAAM Scientist Medal for contributions to fuel cells and hydrogen technology. His research excellence has also been recognized internationally by Stanford University and ScholarGPS™ rankings. Dedicated to advancing materials science and mentoring future scientists, his contributions continue to strengthen India’s scientific leadership in nanoscience and sustainable energy technologies.

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Featured Publications

Barman, B. K., Hernández-Pinilla, D., Dao, T. D., Deguchi, K., Ohki, S., Hashi, K., Goto, A., Miyazaki, T., Nanda, K. K., & Nagao, T. (2024). Bioinspired carbonized polymer microspheres for full-color whispering gallery mode emission for white light emission, unclonable anticounterfeiting, and chemical sensing applications. American Chemical Society (ACS). https://doi.org/10.48505/nims.4575

Ponnada, S., Gorle, D. B., Bose, R. S. C., Kiai, M. S., Devi, M., Raju, C. V., Baydoğan, N., Nanda, K. K., Marken, F., & Sharma, R. K. (2022, June 7). Current insight into 3D printing in solid‐state lithium‐ion batteries: A perspective. OpenAlex. https://doi.org/10.60692/qjk88-tab92

Senapati, S., & Nanda, K. K. (2017). Ultrahigh-sensitive optical temperature sensing based on quasi-thermalized green emissions from Er:ZnO. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 19(–), –. https://doi.org/10.1039/c6cp06608a

Barman, B. K., & Nanda, K. K. (2016). A noble and single source precursor for the synthesis of metal-rich sulphides embedded in an N-doped carbon framework for highly active OER electrocatalysts. Dalton Transactions, 45(–), –. https://doi.org/10.1039/c6dt00536e

Barman, B. K., & Nanda, K. K. (2016). Prussian blue as a single precursor for synthesis of Fe/Fe₃C encapsulated N-doped graphitic nanostructures as bi-functional catalysts. Green Chemistry, 18(–), –. https://doi.org/10.1039/c5gc01405k