Piyushkumar Sadhu | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Piyushkumar Sadhu | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University | India

Piyushkumar K. Sadhu, M.Pharm, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy at Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University with extensive academic and research experience in pharmaceutical formulation and drug delivery. He has guided postgraduate and undergraduate research scholars and contributed significantly to pharmaceutical education and research. His academic background includes postgraduate and doctoral qualifications in pharmaceutics with focused work in pharmaceutical nanoformulations, novel drug delivery systems, and bioavailability enhancement. He has authored more than 30 research and review articles in recognized national and international journals, contributed over 12 book chapters to reputed publishers including Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, Taylor & Francis, and has authored multiple academic books including PCI syllabus-based titles. His research contributions are reflected in more than 122 citations, an h-index of 7, and an i10-index of 3, demonstrating his impact within the scientific community. He has completed and managed research projects funded by government agencies and actively delivered presentations at national and international conferences. He is associated with professional organizations such as IPA, APTI, and state-level pharmacy councils. His ongoing research continues to address challenges in advanced drug delivery systems, enhancing therapeutic performance, and contributing to advancement in pharmaceutical sciences.

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Featured Publications

Sadhu, P., Kumari, M., Rajput, H. S., Patel, V. P., Rathod, F., Shah, N., & Seth, A. K. (2025). Advances in nanoparticulate therapeutics for acute lung injury: Addressing unmet clinical needs through targeted therapy and controlled delivery of drug. Current Nanomedicine. https://doi.org/10.2174/0124681873285123240206094443

Shah, N., Kumari, M., Sadhu, P., Talele, C., & Aundhia, C. (2025). Herbal solutions for menopausal problems: A comprehensive literature review. Journal of Natural Remedies. https://doi.org/10.18311/jnr/2025/45358

Talele, C., Talele, D., Shah, N., Kumari, M., Sadhu, P., & Aundhia, C. (2025). Lipid drug conjugates in pharmaceutical formulations and drug delivery systems. Drug Delivery Letters. https://doi.org/10.2174/0122103031304145240805092718

Kumari, M., Sadhu, P., Shah, N., & Talele, C. (2025). Marine pharmacognosy. In Pharmacognosy and phytochemistry: Principles, techniques and clinical applications (Chapter 19). Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781394203680.ch19

Sadhu, P., Kumari, M., Parmar, G., & Talele, C. (2025). Molecular pharmacognosy. In Pharmacognosy and phytochemistry: Principles, techniques and clinical applications (Chapter 20). Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781394203680.ch20

Ravikiran Nowduru | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ravikiran Nowduru | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials | India

Dr. Nowduru Ravikiran is a dedicated researcher in the field of materials engineering with a strong academic foundation, holding a B.E. and M.E. in Mechanical Engineering followed by a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering. Currently serving as a Research Associate at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), Hyderabad, his work primarily focuses on carbon nanomaterials, tribology, and energy storage systems. He has authored 16 peer-reviewed journal papers, contributed multiple book chapters, and filed 2 patents, with his research achieving 76 citations, an h-index of 6, and 16 documents indexed in global databases. His significant contributions include the sustainable kilogram-scale production of graphene and nanocarbons from industrial waste, which has been successfully applied in lubrication and energy storage applications. He has collaborated with premier institutions including BITS Pilani and IIT Hyderabad, and is an active member of the Indian Carbon Society and The Electrochemical Society. His research interests span nanocarbons, tribology, energy storage materials, composites, and sustainable processing technologies. Recipient of the prestigious Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship, he has also earned recognition for best poster presentations and scientific innovation. Overall, his career reflects a strong commitment to advancing sustainable material solutions with industrial impact.

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Featured Publications

Nowduru, R., Bodapati, B. R., Penumakala, P. K., Malladi, S. R. K., Jain, P. K., & Srikanth, V. V. S. S. (2022). Carbon soot nanoparticles derived from wasted rubber: An additive in lubricating oil for efficient friction and wear reduction. Diamond and Related Materials, 126, 109050.

Padya, B., Ravikiran, N., Kali, R., Narasaiah, N., & Jain, P. K. (2021). High thermal energy storage and thermal conductivity of few‐layer graphene platelets loaded phase change materials: A thermally conductive additive for thermal energy harvesting. Energy Storage, 3(1), e199.

Nowduru, R., Pant, H., Padya, B., Jain, P. K., & Srikanth, V. V. S. S. (2024). Novel top-down kg-scale processing of 2D multi-layered graphene powder and its application as excellent lubricating additives in commercial engine oils. Diamond and Related Materials, 141, 110634.

Ravikiran, N., Padya, B., Rao, A., Kali, R., & Jain, P. K. (2023). Classification of phase change materials. In Multifunctional phase change materials (pp. 95–112). Woodhead Publishing.

Padya, B., Kali, R., Ravikiran, N., Narasaiah, N., & Jain, P. K. (2021). Constructing graphene-coupled nitrogen-doped carbon-based all-carbon hybrid for hybrid Li-ion supercapbattery: An investigation and insight into “charge-averaged” charge/discharge voltage analysis. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 872, 159660.