Venkatesan K | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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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

Gyan Singh | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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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

Gururaj Kudur Jayaprakash | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Gururaj Kudur Jayaprakash | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, India

Author Profile

SCOPUS

🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Dr. Gururaj Kudur Jayaprakash embarked on his academic journey with a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, Zoology, and Chemistry from Tumkur University, India, graduating with First Class Distinction. His passion for applied sciences led him to pursue a Master’s degree in Industrial Chemistry from Kuvempu University, securing an ‘O’ grade with distinction. His academic trajectory culminated in a Ph.D. in Material Science from the prestigious University of Guadalajara, Mexico, where he graduated with an exceptional score of 92.67%. His doctoral research focused on the modification of carbon electrodes to enhance charge transfer kinetics in voltammetry, blending electrochemistry with quantum chemical modeling.

🏢 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Dr. Jayaprakash’s career reflects a rich confluence of international and national research engagements. Following his doctorate, he secured a postdoctoral position at Tsinghua University, Beijing, one of Asia’s leading institutions, advancing his electrochemical research. He then contributed as Assistant Professor-Research at Shoolini University and currently serves in the same capacity at NMIT, Visvesvaraya Technological University, India. His journey includes roles as a Research Assistant in Mexico and India, showcasing his longstanding commitment to electrochemical and theoretical chemistry.

📚 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON CHEMISTRY

Dr. Jayaprakash’s scientific focus resides at the intersection of quantum chemistry, electrochemical sensor design, and surface science. He is renowned for innovatively applying analytical Fukui functions and first-principle simulations to understand and engineer electrode surfaces. His work has explored defective graphene, surfactant-modified electrodes, and electrocatalysis, contributing to both fundamental understanding and real-world applications such as pollutant detection, neurotransmitter sensing, and anticancer drug interface modeling. His skills encompass cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and density functional theory.

🏅 ACADEMIC CITES, ACCOLADES AND RECOGNITION

  • 🏅 Top 2% Cited Researcher (Stanford University & Elsevier) – 2022, 2023, 2024

  • 🥇 DRDO Dare to Dream 3.0 Award – Defence Research and Development Organisation, Govt. of India

  • 👨‍🏫 Teachers Associateship for Research Excellence (TARE) – DST-SERB

  • 🏆 Gold Medal from Vasavi Union, Karnataka – For Doctoral Excellence

  • 🎓 CONACyT Fellowship, Government of Mexico – For Ph.D. studies

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Recognized globally for his intellectual contributions, Dr. Jayaprakash has consistently published in high-impact journals including Electrochimica Acta, Journal of Physical Chemistry A, and Journal of Molecular Liquids. His research on the redox behavior of neurotransmitters and defect-engineered graphene surfaces has pioneered new interpretations in electrochemical modeling. Moreover, his academic presence extends through peer reviewing for reputed journals such as ACS Omega, Bioelectrochemistry, and MDPI Sensors, showcasing his standing as a trusted voice in the global research community.

🧭 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

A unique blend of quantum theorist and experimental electrochemist, Dr. Jayaprakash’s legacy lies in bridging the predictive power of molecular simulations with practical sensor design. He has mentored doctoral, postgraduate, and undergraduate students, nurturing a new generation of scientists. His continuing projects delve into graphene-based interfaces, environmental remediation, and biocompatible sensing, setting a path for impactful future technologies in health, environment, and energy.

 ✅CONCLUSION

Assist. Prof. Dr. Gururaj Kudur Jayaprakash stands as a visionary in the field of material and electrochemical sciences, having demonstrated how quantum insights can revolutionize electrode design and function. With robust international collaborations, recognized scholarly excellence, and active mentoring, he continues to transform theoretical insights into real-world applications, marking his place as a pivotal contributor to 21st-century electrochemistry.

 🔬NOTABLE PUBLICATION:

Electrochemical analysis of L-Tyrosine sensor using ball-milled duplex stainless steel alloy powder

Authors: S. Rajendrachari, Shashanka R.S., Rayappa Shrinivas Mahale, Ramya R. Ramkumar, Gururaj Kudur Jayaprakash (G.K. Jayaprakash), Nagarajappa N. Hareesha
Journal: Inorganic Chemistry Communications
Year: 2025

Computational and experimental insights into pharmacological potential: Synthesis, in vitro evaluation, and molecular docking analysis of bioactive urea and thiourea derivatives

Authors: Dickson D. Babu (D.D. Babu), A. Saranga Pani, Shrinivas Dattatraya Joshi (S.D. Joshi), Bisna B. Rodrigues, Bharath Kumar B.K. Momidi
Journal: Microbial Pathogenesis
Year: 2025

Fmoc-Pro-Phe-OMe dipeptide carbon sensor for simultaneous detection of chloramphenicol (CP) and furazolidone (FZ) toxic residues in food samples

Authors: R. Raghavendra (R. R B), Sathish Raja Bhushan Reddy (S.R.B. Reddy), Dalli Kumari (D. Kumari), Nirajan N. E., Harish K.N. (H. K.n)
Journal: Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B: Pesticides, Food Contaminants and Agricultural Wastes
Year: 2025