Anil Kumar Sarma | Biofuel Bioenergy | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Anil Kumar Sarma | Biofuel Bioenergy | Research Excellence Award

Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Bio Energy | India

Dr. Anil Kumar Sarma is a distinguished researcher in bioenergy, specializing in biodiesel, biomass utilization, fuel substitution, and sustainable energy systems. With advanced academic training in chemistry, energy technology, and energy engineering, he has built a strong interdisciplinary foundation that supports his extensive scientific and policy-focused contributions. He has served in research, academic, and scientific roles, including positions in premier institutions in India and abroad, actively contributing to national missions and technical committees related to renewable energy, biomass utilization, waste-to-energy, and clean fuel standards. His publication record includes more than seventy-five peer-reviewed documents, two books, multiple book chapters, and several edited volumes, achieving over 3060 citations, an h-index of 25, and an i10-index of 42, reflecting his strong global academic influence. His research interests encompass biofuels, catalysts, biomass characterization, environmental benefits of clean fuels, solid oxide fuel cell studies, and policy-driven research supporting national energy transitions. He has supervised numerous master’s scholars, doctoral candidates, and postdoctoral researchers, strengthening capacity development in the bioenergy domain. Recognized with several prestigious awards for research excellence, he continues to contribute to renewable energy advancement through leadership, advisory roles, technical evaluation, and active participation in international scientific forums.

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Featured Publications

Chouhan, A. P. S., & Sarma, A. K. (2011). Modern heterogeneous catalysts for biodiesel production: A comprehensive review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 15(9), 4378–4399.

Sarma, A. K., Vatsyayan, P., Goswami, P., & Minteer, S. D. (2009). Recent advances in material science for developing enzyme electrodes. Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 24(8), 2313–2322.

Kaur, J., Sarma, A. K., Jha, M. K., & Gera, P. (2020). Valorisation of crude glycerol to value-added products: Perspectives of process technology, economics and environmental issues. Biotechnology Reports, 27, e00487.

Chouhan, A. P. S., & Sarma, A. K. (2013). Biodiesel production from Jatropha curcas L. oil using Lemna perpusilla Torrey ash as heterogeneous catalyst. Biomass and Bioenergy, 55, 386–389.

Sarma, A. K., Konwer, D., & Bordoloi, P. K. (2005). A comprehensive analysis of fuel properties of biodiesel from Koroch seed oil. Energy & Fuels, 19(2), 656–657.

Sahima Tabasum | Environmental Science | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Sahima Tabasum | Environmental Science | Women Researcher Award

Lovely Professional University | India

Dr. Sahima Tabasum is an emerging Environmental Science researcher with expertise in nanomaterials, water purification, photocatalysis, and environmental remediation, supported by an h-index of 4, over 48 citations, and 10 indexed documents. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences, where she focused on nano-structural modification of g-C3N4-based composites for pesticide mineralization and the development of continuous photocatalytic reactor systems. Her multidisciplinary training includes advanced material synthesis, wastewater treatment technologies, solid waste management, and water quality monitoring. Dr. Tabasum has gained research experience through academic and international environmental programs, contributing to nanomaterial-based pollutant degradation, biochar fabrication, membrane technologies, microplastic treatment, and molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) systems for emerging contaminants such as PFAS, ammonia, and heavy metals. Her research interests span photocatalysis, polymer membranes, CO₂ conversion, energy generation, nanomaterial–pollutant interactions, and sustainable environmental technologies. She has been recognized with distinctions for poster presentations, project excellence, and prestigious Young Scientist–International Travel Support, along with contributions to conferences, workshops, and global sustainability dialogues. With active roles as a reviewer and editorial board member for reputed journals, she continues to advance sustainable materials, green catalytic systems, and innovative solutions for environmental challenges.

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Featured Publications

Tabasum, S., Singh, P. P., Pramanik, A., Kavitha, V., & Iqbal, R. (n.d.). Mechanistic insights into the synergistic photocatalytic degradation of carbofuran by g-C3N4/GO/V2O5 nano-composite. Topics in Catalysis. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11244-025-02126-8

Tabasum, S., Sharma, A., Dhupar, N., Bagri, U., Yousuf, S., Kumar, V., Singh, A., & Shukla, S. K. (n.d.). Visible light-induced continuous process for photodegradation of chlorpyrifos using g-C3N4/GO/La2O3 photocatalyst from agricultural aquatic waste. Chemical Physics Impact. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chphi.2024.100751

Tabasum, S., Rani, S., Sharma, A., Dhupar, N., Singh, P. P., Bagri, U., & Kumar, D. (n.d.). Efficient photocatalytic degradation of chlorpyrifos pesticide from aquatic agricultural waste using g-C3N4 decorated graphene oxide/V2O5 nanocomposite. Topics in Catalysis. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11244-023-01865-w

Rani, S., Sharma, A., Tabasum, S., Malik, A. Q., Chaudhary, S., Kumar, D., Singh, H., & Singh, P. P. (n.d.). Highly efficient photocatalytic properties of La-doped ZnO over pristine ZnO for degradation of 2-chlorophenol from aquatic agriculture waste. Chemistry Africa. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42250-023-00630-6

Tabasum, S., Rani, S., Thakur, A., Sindhu, M., Maan, K. S., Upasana, Patel, V., Sarika, Malik, A. Q., Gajbhiye, P., et al. (n.d.). Photo-catalytic detoxification of chlorpyrifos pesticide from the aquatic environment using g-C3N4 doped with GO nano-composite. In The Fourth Scientific Conference for Electrical Engineering Techniques Research (EETR2022). https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0163717