Preferencial Kala | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Preferencial Kala | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

SRM Institute of Science and Technology | India

Dr. C. Preferencial Kala is an accomplished Associate Professor at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, specializing in Physics and Materials Science. She holds a Ph.D. in Physics from SRM Institute of Science and Technology, an M.Phil. from Alagappa University, and an M.Sc. from Scott Christian College. With extensive teaching experience across multiple academic levels, she has handled diverse subjects including Electromagnetic Theory, Quantum Mechanics, Semiconductor Physics, and Materials Science. Her research primarily focuses on computational analysis of molecular electronic devices, modeling and simulation studies of organic materials for spintronic applications, and first-principles analysis of two-dimensional materials for gas and biosensor applications. Dr. Kala has authored 42 research papers with an H-index of 7 and a total citation count of 144, reflecting her impactful scientific contributions. She has also published a book chapter and actively participated in major projects funded by DST and SRMIST, including the establishment of advanced materials simulation laboratories. As a life member of reputed organizations such as MRSI, ISCA, IAPT, and SMC, she continues to contribute to the growth of material science research. Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and mentoring the next generation of scientists.

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Poornimadevi, C., Kala, C. P., & Thiruvadigal, D. J. (2023). First principle analysis of toxic gas adsorption on pristine WS₂ and Fe-doped WS₂: Implications for gas sensing. Surfaces and Interfaces, 42, 103518. (Cited by 46)

Poornimadevi, C., Kala, C. P., & Thiruvadigal, D. J. (2023). Tuning the electronic properties of WS₂ monolayer by doping transition metals: DFT approach. Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 157, 107339. (Cited by 35)

Poornimadevi, C., Devi, S. G., Kala, C. P., & Thiruvadigal, D. J. (2022). Ab initio study of electronic properties on WS₂ monolayer and transition metal doped WS₂. ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology, 11(7), 073003. (Cited by 21)

Poornimadevi, C., Kala, C. P., & Thiruvadigal, D. J. (2024). Industrial zone-based harmful gas sensor using pure WS₂ via doping transition metals (Co, Ni): A DFT approach. Physica Scripta, 99(7), 075245. (Cited by 11)

Viveka, N., Poornimadevi, C., Kala, C. P., & Thiruvadigal, D. J. (2025). DFT insights into the gas sensing properties of light platinum group metal (Ru, Rh & Pd) doped MoSe₂ monolayer. Surfaces and Interfaces, 106579. (Cited by 10)

NIMRA SHAKEEL | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. NIMRA SHAKEEL | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh, India

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🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Dr. Nimra Shakeel embarked on her academic journey with an early and sustained focus on the chemical sciences. She completed her schooling from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), where she pursued her B.Sc. (Hons) and M.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry, both with First Division and distinction-level scores. Her early academic excellence laid a strong foundation for a research-intensive career in Analytical Chemistry, culminating in the submission of her Ph.D. at AMU with a specialization in nanocomposite materials for enzymatic biofuel cells.

🏢 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Dr. Shakeel is associated with the Department of Chemistry at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), a reputed central university in India. She has qualified UGC-NET thrice (2016, 2017, 2018) with high All India Ranks (AIRs: 22, 30, 21) and also cleared the GATE examination (AIR-924) in 2017. Her academic appointments and collaborative roles highlight her engagement in teaching, research, and applied scientific innovation in electrochemistry and energy materials.

📚 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS IN NANOTECHNOLOGY

Dr. Nimra Shakeel’s research contributions lie at the intersection of nanotechnology and green energy, with a focus on enzymatic biofuel cells (EBFCs). Her work involves:

  • Designing nanocomposite materials such as rGO-PEI, SWCNTs, ZnO, NiMoSe₂, and graphene-based systems.

  • Developing bioanodes and cathodes using functionalized magnetic nanoparticles, polypyrrole scaffolds, and conductive polymers.

  • Innovating in green synthesis approaches for environmental and energy applications.

Her research outputs reflect a fusion of material science, electrochemistry, and biotechnology, particularly in renewable energy harvesting using enzyme-driven electrochemical processes.

🏅 ACADEMIC CITATIONS, ACCOLADES AND RECOGNITION

    • Recognized with Best Oral Presentation Award at the ATES-2019, DRDO-sponsored conference.

    • Contributed to 8+ peer-reviewed publications, and 6 prominent book chapters published with Wiley, Elsevier, and Springer.

    • Recipient of prestigious fellowships such as:

      • MANF Fellowship (2019)

      • CSIR-SRF Fellowship (2019)

    These accolades acknowledge her dedication to innovative research and academic excellence.

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

  • Delivered presentations in over 75 international and 50 national conferences.

  • Contributed to international collaborations in countries including China, Norway, Turkey, Iran, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Brazil, Belgium, and Japan.

  • Instrumental in the training and mentoring of 23 postgraduates, many of whom have won prestigious thesis and research awards.

🧭 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Dr. Nimra Shakeel’s contributions promise a lasting impact on sustainable energy solutions, especially in:

  • Scaling up biofuel cell prototypes for real-world applications.

  • Pioneering the integration of green nanotechnology in electrochemical devices.

  • Mentoring future researchers in material chemistry, biotechnology, and renewable energy.

She is positioned to expand her research collaborations globally, contributing to policy-shaping innovations in the climate and energy sector.

 ✅CONCLUSION

Dr. Nimra Shakeel exemplifies scientific excellence, innovation, and social relevance in her work. With an impressive academic trajectory, robust research portfolio, and recognized contributions in nanotechnology and bioenergy, she is poised to be a leading voice in sustainable chemical science.

Her legacy is being shaped not only through her publications and patents but through the translational potential of her research, which bridges the gap between lab-scale innovation and societal impact.

🔬NOTABLE PUBLICATION:

Poly(m-phenylenediamine) based nanocomposite as high-performance biofuel cell electrode for renewable energy generation using environmentally friendly and biocompatible materials
Authors: Mohammad Luqman, Saeed Alqaed, Fahad Awjah Almehmadi, Nimra Shakeel, Mohd Imran Ahamed, Rayed S. Alshareef, Ali E.I. Elkhalifah, Mathkar A. Alharthi
Journal: Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry
Year: 2024

Cherry-like Pt@Fe₃O₄ decorated MWCNT/PANI nanohybrid based bioanode for glucose biofuel cell application
Authors: Nimra Shakeel, R. Perveen, Mohd Imran Ahamed, A. Ahmad, Inamuddin
Journal: Fuel
Year: 2023

Cynodon dactylon derived fluorescent N-doped carbon dots: Implications of photocatalytic and biological applications
Authors: Qurtulen, A. Ahmad, H.S. Shahraki, Nimra Shakeel, R. Bushra
Journal: Surfaces and Interfaces
Year: 2023

Gold nanoparticles decorated on reduced graphene oxide as a supporting material for enzymatic bioanode
Authors: M.A. Alharthi, Mohammad Luqman, Nimra Shakeel, Mohd Imran Ahamed, Inamuddin
Journal: Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry
Year: 2023