Musaid P P | Atmospheric Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Musaid P P | Atmospheric Science | Best Researcher Award

Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune,  India

Dr. Musaid P P is a distinguished atmospheric scientist specializing in the Asian Summer Monsoon Anticyclone, atmospheric convection, advection processes, and stratosphere-troposphere interactions. He has conducted advanced modeling and observational studies using WRF, WRF-Chem, FLEXPART, and other tools, contributing to understanding pollutant transport, extreme weather events, and monsoon dynamics. His research outputs include high-impact journal publications, conference papers, and award-winning contributions. Recognized with best paper and travel awards, his work advances climate science, forecasting, and applied meteorology, bridging academia, policy, and practical applications in atmospheric sciences.

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Naveen Chauhan | Physics | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Naveen Chauhan | Physics | Research Excellence Award

Physical Research Laboratory | India

Luminescence Dating, Geochronology, Quaternary Chronology, Radiation Dosimetry, Crystal Defect Dynamics, Monte Carlo Simulation, Paleoclimate Studies, Sediment Provenance, Feldspar Luminescence, Quartz Luminescence, Spatial Dose Modeling, Geo-morphological Modeling, Environmental Monitoring, Earth Surface Processes, Space Dosimetry, Archaeological Chronology, Multispectral Luminescence, Dose Rate Estimation, Sedimentary Systems, Luminescence Protocols, Post Violet Infrared Luminescence, TL OSL Systems, Radiation Interaction Studies, Spectroscopic Studies, Dosimetric Applications, Experimental Physics, Geological Modeling, Climate Impact Studies, Himalayan Geochronology, River Basin Sedimentation, Instrumentation Development, Scientific Mentoring, International Collaboration, Environmental Reconstruction, Paleoerosion Rates, Lithic Assemblage Dating, Optical Sensitivity Analysis, SAR Paleodoses, Interdisciplinary Research, Earth System Science

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DFT investigations of major defects in quartz crystal: Implications for luminescence and ESR dosimetry and dating


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Structure–defect–luminescence correlation in Cr3+-doped Zn2TiO4

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On the sensitivity normalization for blue stimulated luminescence of quartz


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Swapnil Dharaskar | Chemical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Swapnil Dharaskar | Chemical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Pandit Deendayal Energy University | India

Dr. Swapnil Dharaskar is a distinguished chemical engineering academic and researcher currently serving as Dean–Placement and Associate Professor at Pandit Deendayal Energy University, with international research engagement as a visiting scientist in green chemistry. He holds advanced qualifications in chemical engineering up to the doctoral level and has built extensive academic, administrative, and research experience across premier institutions in India and abroad. His research interests span CO₂ separation, utilization and conversion, energy and sustainability, ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents, MXenes, nanotechnology, advanced separation processes, desulfurization, water purification, and green fuels. He has successfully led and completed several sponsored research projects supported by government agencies and industry, focusing on carbon capture, green methanol, advanced materials, and sustainable chemical processes. Dr. Dharaskar has supervised multiple doctoral scholars, contributing significantly to human resource development in chemical and energy engineering. His scholarly output includes a large body of SCI/SCIE publications, book chapters with leading international publishers, and several filed and granted patents translating research into practical technologies. He has received numerous national and international awards, fellowships, and best paper recognitions for his contributions to green solvents, ionic liquids, and sustainable energy solutions. Overall, his work reflects a strong commitment to impactful research, academic leadership, industry collaboration, and sustainability-driven innovation.

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An environment friendly approach for heavy metal removal from industrial wastewater using chitosan based biosorbent: A review


– Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments 43, 100951 · Cited by 231 · 2021


Deep eutectic solvents for extraction-desulphurization: A review


– Journal of Molecular Liquids 275, 312-322 · Cited by 208 · 2019


Experimental investigation on the yield of solar still using manganese oxide nanoparticles coated absorber


– Case Studies in Thermal Engineering 25, 100905 · Cited by 152 · 2021

Kakali Bhadra | Biochemistry | Research Achievement Award

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Dr. Kakali Bhadra | Biochemistry | Research Achievement Award

University of Kalyani | India

Dr. Kakali Bhadra is an accomplished academic and researcher known for her extensive contributions to zoological sciences, biophysical research, and therapeutic development. She holds advanced degrees in zoology and education, followed by a doctoral and postdoctoral training at a premier national research institute, where she developed deep expertise in nucleic acid chemistry and small-molecule interactions. Her research spans structure-based drug design, nucleic acid–small molecule interaction, polymorphic DNA structures, plant alkaloids, insect–plant communication, and olfactory responses in pest and pollinator species. Throughout her career, she has gained rich experience across research laboratories and academic institutions, contributing to cytotoxicity studies, cancer biology, and biophysical assay development. In addition to her teaching roles, she has led key administrative responsibilities in ethics committees, academic boards, and institutional programs. Her scientific excellence is recognized through numerous prestigious national and international awards for thesis work, research presentations, innovation, and outstanding scientific contributions. She is also acknowledged globally for impactful work in drug design, chemical biology, and zoology. Dr. Bhadra continues to advance interdisciplinary research while inspiring future scientists through her dedication, academic leadership, and commitment to scientific innovation.

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Ritu Dahiya | Pharmacology | Research Excellence Award

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Ritu Dahiya | Pharmacology | Research Excellence Award

Linagyas Vidyapeeth  University | India

Dr. Ritu is an accomplished academician and researcher in pharmacology, serving as an Associate Professor with extensive teaching, research, and academic leadership experience. She holds foundational and advanced degrees in pharmacy and is completing her doctoral work in pharmacology. Her professional journey spans university teaching, funded research fellowships, interdisciplinary program development, and scientific mentoring. She has developed expertise in diabetes and its complications, ocular pharmacology, infectious-disease therapeutics, biomarker discovery, and nano-based drug delivery. Her research contributions include high-quality publications in indexed journals, multiple book chapters, edited academic books, and several national and international patents that demonstrate her innovative approach to translational research. She has guided postgraduate dissertations and contributed significantly to curriculum development, scientific event organization, and student training. She has also served as a resource person, evaluator, and invited speaker at scientific conferences and academic forums where her contributions have been recognized through awards and professional acknowledgments. Her work continually focuses on bridging laboratory discovery with therapeutic advancement, especially through natural products, bioflavonoids, molecular mechanisms, and innovative models for disease evaluation. Overall, she is dedicated to advancing pharmacological sciences, fostering research-driven education, and contributing impactful scientific knowledge to improve human health.

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Supriyo Chakraborty | Biotechnology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Supriyo Chakraborty | Biotechnology | Research Excellence Award

Assam University | India

Dr. Supriyo Chakraborty is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Assam University, Silchar, with over two decades of teaching and research experience. He holds an MSc and PhD in Plant Breeding & Genetics from Assam Agricultural University and Dibrugarh University, respectively, and completed his Postdoctoral research at NC State University, USA, focusing on QTL mapping in plants. Dr. Chakraborty has previously served as Dean of the School of Life Sciences and Head of the Department of Biotechnology at Assam University. His early career includes a tenure as Assistant Professor cum Scientist at Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat. Dr. Chakraborty’s research interests span molecular genetics, codon usage patterns, RNA editing, microRNA-mediated gene regulation, and computational genomics. He has authored 3 books, 2 book chapters, 16 software copyrights, and over 150 peer-reviewed research articles in high-impact journals covering plant genetics, viral genomics, cancer biology, and computational biology. His work on codon usage bias, mitochondrial gene analysis, and microRNA-based gene silencing has advanced both theoretical and applied molecular biology. A prolific innovator, Dr. Chakraborty holds multiple national and international software copyrights related to genetic and protein sequence analysis. He has attended numerous professional courses, refresher programs, and workshops sponsored by ICAR, UGC, and DBT, India. His contributions to science, mentoring of students, and leadership roles in academia underscore his commitment to advancing biotechnology research and education.

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Malakar, A. K., Choudhury, D., Halder, B., Paul, P., Uddin, A., & Chakraborty, S. (2019). A review on coronary artery disease, its risk factors, and therapeutics. Journal of Cellular Physiology, 234(10), 16812–16823. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcp.28097

Paul, P., Chakraborty, A., Sarkar, D., Langthasa, M., Rahman, M., Bari, M., … Chakraborty, S. (2018). Interplay between miRNAs and human diseases. Journal of Cellular Physiology, 233(3), 2007–2018. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcp.25828

Khawbung, J. L., Nath, D., & Chakraborty, S. (2021). Drug resistant tuberculosis: A review. Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 74, 101574. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cimid.2020.101574

Deb, B., Uddin, A., & Chakraborty, S. (2018). miRNAs and ovarian cancer: An overview. Journal of Cellular Physiology, 233(5), 3846–3854. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcp.26298

Barman, A., Deb, B., & Chakraborty, S. (2020). A glance at genome editing with CRISPR Cas9 technology. Current Genetics, 66, 447–462. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00294-019-01016-2

Partha Majumder | Human Genetics | Lifetime achievement Award

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Prof. Partha Majumder | Human Genetics | Lifetime achievement Award

John C. Martin Center for Liver Research & Innovations/Indian Statistical Institute | India

Prof. Partha Majumder is a globally respected leader in human genetics, celebrated for shaping modern population genomics and advancing the scientific understanding of human diversity, disease risk, and evolutionary patterns. With an outstanding research record supported by 16,578+ citations, an h-index of 58, and 214+ indexed publications, his scholarly influence spans population-based genomic variation, statistical genetics, precision medicine, and computational modeling. He has authored foundational studies that transformed views on genetic structure across South Asian populations, and his contributions have been widely recognized through major scientific honors and memberships in premier academies. Prof. Majumder’s academic journey includes rigorous training in statistics and genetics, leading to prestigious appointments across India and internationally, where he has guided institutions, established key genomic research programs, and mentored several generations of scientists. His research interests center on human evolutionary genetics, disease genomics, biomedical statistics, and ethical frameworks for genomic data use. His experience encompasses leadership roles in national genome initiatives, advisory committees, and collaborative global consortia. Deeply committed to science-driven societal impact, Prof. Majumder continues to inspire through his relentless pursuit of knowledge, impactful discoveries, and enduring contributions to the growth and integrity of human genetics research.

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Regev, A., Teichmann, S. A., Lander, E. S., Amit, I., Benoist, C., Birney, E., … Human Cell Atlas. (2017).
The human cell atlas. eLife, 6, e27041. https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.27041

HUGO Pan-Asian SNP Consortium, Abdulla, M. A., Ahmed, I., … Majumder, P. P. (2009). Mapping human genetic diversity in Asia. Science, 326(5959), 1541–1545. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1177074

Sengupta, S., Zhivotovsky, L. A., King, R., Mehdi, S. Q., Edmonds, C. A., Chow, C. E. T., … Majumder, P. P. (2006). Polarity and temporality of high-resolution Y-chromosome distributions in India identify both indigenous and exogenous expansions and reveal minor genetic influence of Central Asia. The American Journal of Human Genetics, 78(2), 202–221. https://doi.org/10.1086/499411

Basu, A., Mukherjee, N., Roy, S., Sengupta, S., Banerjee, S., Chakraborty, M., … Majumder, P. P. (2003).
Ethnic India: A genomic view, with special reference to peopling and structure. Genome Research, 13(10), 2277–2290. https://doi.org/10.1101/gr.1413403

Underhill, P. A., Myres, N. M., Rootsi, S., Metspalu, M., Zhivotovsky, L. A., King, R. J., … Majumder, P. P. (2010). Separating the post-Glacial coancestry of European and Asian Y chromosomes within haplogroup R1a. European Journal of Human Genetics, 18(4), 479–484. https://doi.org/10.1038/ejhg.2009.194

Subham Preetam | Nano-robots | Editorial Board Member

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Mr. Subham Preetam | Nano-robots | Editorial Board Member

Monash University | India

Mr. Subham Preetam is a distinguished Transfusion Medicine specialist recognized for impactful clinical research, academic contributions, and leadership in advancing evidence-based transfusion practices. With an h-index of 17, a research portfolio of 40 documents, and 1,102 citations across 904 citing documents, Mr. Preetam has established a strong scientific footprint in areas such as apheresis, patient blood management, therapeutic plasma exchange, leukocytapheresis, immunohematology, and transfusion safety. His academic journey includes an MBBS, an MD in Transfusion Medicine, and advanced clinical training through a PDCC in Apheresis and Blood Component Therapy. Professionally, he has served as Senior Resident and faculty in leading national medical institutes, contributing significantly to service development, SOP formulation, staff training, and quality systems in transfusion services. His research interests span clinical apheresis, hemovigilance, transfusion reactions, donor health, PBM strategies, and improving transfusion outcomes. Mr. Preetam has earned recognition through prestigious national awards and has contributed to international working groups, editorial activities, invited sessions, and collaborative projects that strengthen global transfusion medicine practices. His continued dedication reflects a commitment to improving clinical standards, fostering academic excellence, and promoting innovation in transfusion medicine for enhanced patient care.

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Preetam, S., Lata, S., Aditi, Bora, J., Thapliyal, S., Mehta, S., Ramniwas, S., Deshwal, R., Rustagi, S., Talukdar, N., et al. (2025). Exosome-driven biohybrid nanorobots: Bridging nature and nanotechnology in biomedical innovation. RSC Advances. https://doi.org/10.1039/D5RA05296C

Dhasmana, A., Santhanam, A., Dhasmana, K., Malik, S., & Preetam, S. (2025). Innovative smart biosensors for cancer theranostics: A new frontier in detection, diagnosis, and beyond. Cancer Treatment and Research Communications. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctarc.2025.100911

Dhasmana, A., Dobhal, P., Sati, A., Santhanam, A., Preetam, S., Malik, S., Joshi, N., Rustagi, S., & Deshwal, R. K. (2025). Synthesis of fungal polysaccharide-based nanoemulsions for cancer treatment. RSC Advances. https://doi.org/10.1039/D5RA01349F

Bhattacharya, T., Das, T., Preetam, S., & Chopra, H. (2025). Cutting-edge developments in agro-waste derived carbon nanomaterials and their multifaceted applications in agriculture: Enhancing crop imaging, nutrient efficiency, and plant health. Zeitschrift für Naturforschung C. https://doi.org/10.1515/znc-2024-0205

Preetam, S., Mishra, R., Thapliyal, S., Rustagi, S., Deshwal, R. K., Ramniwas, S., Dhasmana, A., Rajab, B. S., Alghamdi, S., & Malik, S. (2025). Bioactive coatings for cardiovascular stents: Modulating immune response for enhanced performance. ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsbiomaterials.5c01166

Padmini Sankaramurthy | Energy | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Padmini Sankaramurthy | Energy | Research Excellence Award

SRM Institute of Science and Technology | India

Dr. S. Padmini is an accomplished academic and researcher with a strong foundation in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, advanced training in Power Systems Engineering, and doctoral work centered on intelligent algorithms for hydrothermal scheduling, further strengthened by an ongoing postdoctoral fellowship in multidisciplinary AI applications. With extensive teaching and research experience in a premier institution, she has contributed significantly to curriculum development, research supervision, academic leadership, and large-scale institutional activities. Her scholarly output includes publications indexed in major databases, patents, major project proposals, international collaborations, and diverse technical contributions across intelligent systems, power systems optimization, energy economics, and AI-driven engineering solutions. She has delivered numerous courses, created substantial digital learning resources, and guided students at multiple academic levels. Her research has earned citations totalling 341, along with an h-index of 10 and an i10-index of 10, demonstrating meaningful global impact. She is recognized for excellence through multiple awards, including distinguished scientific honours, innovation-driven recognitions, and accolades for academic contributions. Her ongoing collaborations across global universities reflect her commitment to advancing multidisciplinary research. Dr. Padmini’s work continues to integrate engineering intelligence, sustainable energy solutions, and advanced computational methods to support emerging technological needs and societal progress.

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Jeevadason, A. W., Padmini, S., Bharatiraja, C., & Kabeel, A. E. (2022). A review on diverse combinations and Energy-Exergy-Economics (3E) of hybrid solar still desalination. Desalination, 527, 115587.

Rebecca, B., Kumar, K. P. M., Padmini, S., Srivastava, B. K., Halder, S., & Boopathi, S. (2024). Convergence of Data Science-AI-Green Chemistry-Affordable Medicine: Transforming Drug Discovery. In Handbook of Research on AI and ML for Intelligent Machines and Systems (pp. 348–373).

Venkatesh, B., Sankaramurthy, P., Chokkalingam, B., & Mihet-Popa, L. (2022). Managing the demand in a micro grid based on load shifting with controllable devices using hybrid WFS2ACSO technique. Energies, 15(3), 790.

Lakshmi, K., Amaran, S., Subbulakshmi, G., Padmini, S., Joshi, G. P., & Cho, W. (2025). Explainable artificial intelligence with UNet based segmentation and Bayesian machine learning for classification of brain tumors using MRI images. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 690.

Sankaramurthy, P., Chokkalingam, B., Padmanaban, S., Leonowicz, Z., … Padmini, S. (2019). Rescheduling of generators with pumped hydro storage units to relieve congestion incorporating flower pollination optimization. Energies, 12(8), 1477.

Priyanka Upadhyay | Robust Navigation | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Priyanka Upadhyay | Robust Navigation | Best Researcher Award

Netaji Subhas University of Technology | India

Priyanka Upadhyay is a researcher in Electrical Engineering with growing contributions in autonomous robotics, intelligent navigation, and control systems. She is pursuing a doctoral degree focused on robust navigation of autonomous robots and holds postgraduate and undergraduate qualifications in Electrical Power Systems and Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Her research record includes publications on hybrid path-planning algorithms, enhanced Bezier-based trajectory modeling, autonomous mobile robot navigation, and control strategies for multi-link manipulators. Her work has gained academic attention, reflected in 16 citations, an h-index of 2, and i10-index of 0, demonstrating steadily increasing scholarly visibility with 8 citations since 2020. She has prior teaching experience as a faculty member in Electrical Engineering and has participated in several conferences, faculty development programs, and short-term courses related to artificial intelligence, optimization, robotics, renewable integration, and power electronics. Her technical expertise is strengthened by hands-on training in tools such as MATLAB and experience in industrial settings. She has earned recognition including a Silver Medal for an NPTEL Robotics certification and reviewer certification from an international robotics journal. Her research interests include electrical machines, robotic navigation, path planning, and intelligent control. She continues to advance her academic profile with a commitment to innovation, learning, and collaborative research.

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Upadhyay, P., Rajesh, N., Garg, N., & Singh, A. (2015). Evaluating seed germination monitoring system by application of wireless sensor networks: A survey. In Computational Intelligence in Data Mining—Volume 2: Proceedings of the … (Cited by: 3).

Upadhyay, P., Singh, A., & Garg, N. (2014). Modeling software maintainability and quality assurance in the agile environment. International Journal of Database Theory and Application, 7(3), 83–90. (Cited by: 3).

Singh, P., Upadhyay, P., & Singh, S. K. (2025). Unlocking the economic potential of potato cultivars for mini-tuber production under aeroponic culture. Potato Research, 1–24. (Cited by: 2).

Upadhyay, P., Singh, R., & Rani, A. (2023). Reliable autonomous navigation of mobile robot in unconstrained environment. In 2023 10th International Conference on Signal Processing and Integrated Networks (SPIN) (pp. 531–537). IEEE. (Cited by: 2).

Upadhyay, P., Patil, K. U., Kuber, R., Kulkarni, V., & Singh, A. (2014). Evaluation of hypoxic-ischaemic events in preterm neonates using trans cranial ultrasound. International Journal of Healthcare and Biomedical Research, 3, 67–72. (Cited by: 2).