Balamurugan C R | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Balamurugan C R | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Er.Perumal Manimekalai College of Engineering, India

Dr. C. R. Balamurugan is a distinguished academician and researcher in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, specializing in power electronics and industrial drives. He holds doctoral and postgraduate qualifications along with management expertise. With extensive experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership, he has served as Professor and Head in reputed engineering institutions. His research focuses on multilevel inverters and advanced power systems. He has received several prestigious awards for excellence in research, teaching, and administration, reflecting his significant contributions to engineering education and innovation.

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A Review on Modulation Strategies of Multi Level Inverter


Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (Cited by 39)


Three Area Power System Load Frequency Control Using Fuzzy Logic Controller


International Journal of Applied Power Engineering (Cited by 31)


Development of Raspberry Pi and IoT Based Monitoring and Controlling Devices for Agriculture


Journal of Social, Technological and Environmental Science (Cited by 30)


Investigations on Three Phase Five Level Diode Clamped Multilevel Inverter


International Journal of Modern Engineering Research (Cited by 25)

Amit Patel | Organic Chemistry | Young Scientist Award

Mr. Amit Patel | Organic Chemistry | Young Scientist Award

Banaras Hindu University, India

Mr. Amit Patel is an emerging researcher in organic chemistry with strong academic training from Banaras Hindu University, specializing in advanced chemical sciences. His expertise lies in C–C bond formation, novel organic framework synthesis, and nanomaterial applications. Actively engaged in scientific conferences and workshops, he has earned recognition through prestigious awards, including international presentation honors and fellowships. His research contributions reflect innovation and interdisciplinary impact. Committed to scientific excellence, he aims to advance chemical research for sustainable and transformative applications.

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Suresh Pullani | Phytochemistry | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Suresh Pullani | Phytochemistry | Research Excellence Award

SVM Degree & PG College, India

Assistant Professor Dr. Suresh Pullani is a dedicated academician and researcher in botany and biotechnology, with strong expertise in phytochemistry, microbiology, and nanobiotechnology. He holds advanced qualifications in botany and has significant teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His research focuses on cancer biology, toxicology, plant-based therapeutics, and nano-enabled biological applications, supported by multiple publications and scholarly contributions. Actively engaged in conferences and academic activities, he continues to advance scientific research and promote innovative solutions in life sciences.

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Abhishek Kumar | Environmental Biotechnology | Emerging Scientist Award

Dr. Abhishek Kumar | Plant Biotechnolgy | Emerging Scientist Award

Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun, India

Dr. Abhishek Kumar is a dedicated researcher and academician in forestry, biotechnology, and conservation biology, with strong expertise in plant ecology and environmental sustainability. He holds advanced degrees in biotechnology and forestry, and contributes to teaching and research at the postgraduate level. His experience spans academic roles and national research institutions, focusing on ecosystem restoration, invasive species management, and climate resilience. Recognized with prestigious young scientist and presentation awards, his work advances sustainable development and biodiversity conservation.

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The Interplay Between Plant Functional Traits and Climate Change


Plant Functional Traits for Improving Productivity (Cited by 48)


Comprehensive Overview of REDD+ in India: Status, Opportunities and Challenges


Grassroots Journal of Natural Resources (Cited by 11)

Vaijayanthimala Jayavel | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Vaijayanthimala Jayavel | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Dhirajlal Gandhi College of Technology| India

Dr. J. Vaijayanthimala is a dynamic academic and researcher recognized for her extensive contributions in computer science and engineering, particularly in artificial intelligence, image processing, sensor networks, and intelligent computing systems. Her Google Scholar profile records 16 total citations with an h-index of 2 and i10-index of 0, reflecting her growing scholarly influence across interdisciplinary domains. She has published widely in reputed journals including the ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology and Journal of The Electrochemical Society, with research spanning photonic biosensors, AI-based news aggregation, virtual reality accessibility, and smart agriculture. She has co-authored and authored multiple technical books on AI, machine learning, database systems, and data structures, demonstrating her commitment to quality education and knowledge dissemination. Her innovations include patents in automated voice recognition and eco-friendly 3D printing technology. A recipient of the “Innovative Technologist and Dedicated Teaching Professional Award,” she actively contributes as a reviewer for Springer Nature and Elsevier journals. With research interests that merge intelligence, automation, and sustainable technology, Dr. Vaijayanthimala continues to advance computational research and inspire the next generation of scholars.

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Featured Publications

Vaijayanthimala, J., Pon Bharathi, A., Ramkumar Raja, M., & Arun Kumar, U. (2024). Enhanced sensing of diseased blood samples through one-dimensional MgO-SiO2 photonic crystal sensor. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 171(10), 107505.

V.M. Manish, J. Vaijayanthimala. (2014). Diminution of packet drop by efficient selection of network route in MANET. International Journal of Computer Science Information Technology (IJCSIT), 5, 1852–1855.

Vaijayanthimala, J., Vaishnavi, K., & Arun Kumar, U. (2025). High-sensitivity terahertz metasensor for cervical cancer diagnosis: Graphene modulation and XGBoost-assisted optimization. Sensors International, 2666–3511, Article 2666.

Vaijayanthimala, J., Alam, M.K., Shqaidef, A., & Mahmoud, O. (2024). Performance evaluation of refractive index biosensor in THz regime for clinical applications: A simulation approach. ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology, 13(10), 107005.

Vaijayanthimala, J., & Padma, T. (2019). Synthesis score level fusion based multifarious classifier for multi-biometrics applications. Journal of Medical Imaging and Health Informatics, 9(8), 1673–1680.

Rajesh Bhagat | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Rajesh Bhagat | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur| India

Dr. Rajesh Madhukar Bhagat is an accomplished academician and researcher in the field of Mechanical Engineering, recognized for his significant contributions to manufacturing and industrial engineering. With an h-index of 7, over 42 documents, and more than 170 citations, his research exhibits a consistent impact in the scientific community. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and has extensive teaching and research experience across reputed institutions, where he has mentored students and guided projects in areas such as production engineering, material science, and sustainable manufacturing. His academic endeavors focus on computer-aided design, optimization of manufacturing processes, renewable energy integration, and mechanical systems innovation. Dr. Bhagat has presented several papers at national and international conferences and published his work in reputed peer-reviewed journals. He has been recognized with multiple academic and research awards for his contributions to engineering education and innovation. With a strong blend of teaching excellence and research proficiency, Dr. Bhagat continues to inspire the next generation of engineers and researchers. His dedication toward advancing industrial technologies and promoting sustainable engineering solutions underscores his professional vision and impact in the field.

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Agrawal, V., Bhagat, R., & Thikare, N. (2014). Impact of domestic sewage for irrigation on properties of soil. International Journal of Research Studies in Science, Engineering and Technology.

Bahoria, B. V., Pande, P. B., Dhengare, S. W., Raut, J. M., Bhagat, R. M., Shelke, N. M., & others. (2024). Predictive models for properties of hybrid blended modified sustainable concrete incorporating nano-silica, basalt fibers, and recycled aggregates: Application of advanced machine learning algorithms. Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects, 40, 101373.

Pande, P. B., Dhengare, S. W., Raut, J. M., Bhagat, R. M., Bahoria, B. V., Shelke, N., & others. (2025). Integrated hybrid machine learning techniques and multiscale modeling towards evaluating the influence of nano-material on strength of concrete. Multiscale and Multidisciplinary Modeling, Experiments and Design, 8(1), 26.

Dhengare, S., Sharma, R. L., Sobti, J., Gajbhiye, A. R., & Bhagat, R. (2020). Binary concrete expansion by means of copper slag, fly ash, sugarcane bagasse ash, and rice husk ash as partial replacement of cement. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 29(7), 9973–9993.

Sharma, S., Bhagat, R., & Kanjilal, B. (1999). Community managed health financing: A strategy for achieving livelihood security and sustainable health impact. New Delhi: CARE-India.

Abhishek Sahu | Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Abhishek Sahu | Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) | India

Mr. Abhishek Sahu is a distinguished Prime Minister’s Research Fellow (PMRF) and Ph.D. Scholar at the Centre for Rural Development and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. He holds an M.Tech in Biochemical Engineering from IIT BHU and postgraduate and undergraduate degrees in Biochemistry and Chemistry from Banaras Hindu University. His research primarily focuses on microbial biotechnology, large-scale microalgal cultivation, photobioreactor operation, and biopolymer (PHB) production with an emphasis on sustainable bioresource utilization and circular bioeconomy. With an h-index of 5, over 12 documents, and more than 180 citations, he has contributed to reputed journals such as the Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics and the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. He has served as a Teaching Assistant under the PMRF program and has received multiple honors, including the Young Scientist Award, Best Paper Awards, and recognition for innovation in algae-based technologies. His work integrates biochemical engineering with sustainability-driven microbial processes, establishing him as a promising young researcher contributing to bio-based solutions for global environmental challenges.

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Sahu, A., Dey, S., Dalvi, V., Malik, A., & Sahu, J. K. (2025). Exploring media optimization and extraction methods to enhance poly-β-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) yield in Synechocystis pevaleikii: Scale-up from shake flask to 10 L photobioreactor. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.

Ravikiran Nowduru | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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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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.

Birendra Pratap Singh | Geology | Outstanding Scientist Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Birendra Pratap Singh | Geology | Outstanding Scientist Award

Panjab University | India

Dr. Birendra P. Singh, MISCS, FGSI, FPSI, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, specializing in paleontology and biostratigraphy. He holds advanced degrees in geology with top university honors and earned his doctorate in paleontology and biostratigraphy. With over two decades of research experience, his work focuses on Paleozoic paleontology and biostratigraphy of the Tethyan and Lesser Himalayan regions, Cambrian successions of Peninsular India, and the spatial and temporal distribution of ichnofabric and ichnofacies from Cambrian to Recent, with implications for Himalayan tectonics and paleoclimate. His academic career spans roles as lecturer, consultant, postdoctoral fellow, and faculty positions, culminating in his current Associate Professor role. Dr. Singh has contributed extensively to international research programs and served on academic, administrative, and governmental committees while guiding departmental activities at Panjab University. His scholarly output includes over 110 publications, cited 977 times with an h-index of 19 and an i10-index of 40, reflecting his influence in paleontology and earth sciences. Recognized with awards such as the Sepkoski Award, Tethys Fossil Award, and multiple gold medals, he is an elected fellow of leading geological and paleontological societies. Dr. Singh continues to advance geological research, education, and policy, significantly contributing to the understanding of Earth’s evolutionary history.

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Myrow, P. M., Hughes, N. C., Derry, L. A., McKenzie, N. R., Jiang, G., Webb, A. A. G., … Singh, B. P. (2015). Neogene marine isotopic evolution and the erosion of Lesser Himalayan strata: Implications for Cenozoic tectonic history. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 417, 142–150.

Colleps, C. L., McKenzie, N. R., Stockli, D. F., Hughes, N. C., Singh, B. P., Webb, A. A. G., … (2018). Zircon (U‐Th)/He thermochronometric constraints on Himalayan Thrust Belt exhumation, bedrock weathering, and Cenozoic seawater chemistry. Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, 19(1), 257–271.

Myrow, P. M., Fike, D. A., Malmskog, E., Leslie, S. A., Zhang, T., Singh, B. P., … (2019). Ordovician–Silurian boundary strata of the Indian Himalaya: Record of the latest Ordovician Boda event. Bulletin, 131(5–6), 881–898.

Colleps, C. L., McKenzie, N. R., Horton, B. K., Webb, A. A. G., Ng, Y. W., Singh, B. P. (2020). Sediment provenance of pre-and post-collisional Cretaceous–Paleogene strata from the frontal Himalaya of northwest India. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 534, 116079.

Bhatia, S. B., Bhargava, O. N., Singh, B. P., Bagi, H. (2013). Sequence stratigraphic framework of the Paleogene succession of the Himalayan Foreland Basin: A case study from the Shimla Hills. Journal of the Palaeontological Society of India, 58(1), 21–38.

Pooja Gupta | Microbial Pathogenesis | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Pooja Gupta | Microbial Pathogenesis | Best Researcher Award

Presidency University, Kolkata | India

Pooja Gupta is a postdoctoral researcher in critical care research at a leading cancer institute, where her work focuses on lung infection models and the role of neutrophils in infection among cancer patients. She earned her Ph.D. in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology from CSIR–Central Drug Research Institute, where she investigated novel and unconventional molecules as next-generation therapeutics, including quorum sensing inhibitors and antimicrobial peptides against drug-resistant pathogens. With a strong foundation in microbiology and immunology, she has developed expertise in bacterial communication systems, anti-virulence strategies, biofilm inhibition, protein modeling, molecular cloning, animal models of infection, and immunological assays. She has presented her work at national and international conferences, contributed to peer-reviewed publications, and co-authored patents based on her discoveries. Her research interests lie in quorum sensing, antimicrobial peptide design, host–pathogen interactions, infection in cancer, and translational microbiology. She is passionate about bridging basic science with applied therapeutics to combat antibiotic resistance and improve infection outcomes in vulnerable patient populations. Recognized for her scientific contributions, she continues to pursue innovative approaches at the interface of microbiology, immunology, and oncology with the goal of advancing next-generation anti-infective strategies for human health.

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Featured Publications

Gupta, P., Yadav, P., Lata, M., Chaudhary, S., Telang, V., Kishore, R., Kishan, J., Goswami, K., Arockiaraj, J., Singh, R., & others. (2025). Potential next generation targets for antibacterial agent’s discovery and development. European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry.

Arya, C. G., Kishore, R., Gupta, P., Gondru, R., Arockiaraj, J., Pasupuleti, M., Chandrakanth, M., Punya, V. P., & Banothu, J. (2024). Identification of coumarin–benzimidazole hybrids as potential antibacterial agents: Synthesis, in vitro and in vivo biological assessment, and ADMET prediction. Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters.

Lata, M., Telang, V., Gupta, P., Pant, G., Kalyan, M., Arockiaraj, J., & Pasupuleti, M. (2024). Synthetic short cryptic antimicrobial peptides as templates for the development of novel biotherapeutics against WHO priority pathogen. International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics.

Lata, M., Telang, V., Gupta, P., Pant, G., Kalyan, M., Arockiaraj, J., & Pasupuleti, M. (2023). Evolutionary and in silico guided development of novel peptide analogues for antibacterial activity against ESKAPE pathogens. Current Research in Microbial Sciences.

Biswas, S., Rahaman, T., Gupta, P., Mitra, R., Dutta, S., Kharlyngdoh, E., Guha, S., Ganguly, J., Pal, A., & Das, M. (2022). Cellulose and lignin profiling in seven economically important bamboo species of India by anatomical, biochemical, FTIR spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis. Biomass and Bioenergy.