Dr. Ramesh S | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Published on 17/06/202517/06/2025 by Nano Technology

Dr. Ramesh S | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Rajalakshmi Engineering College, India

Dr. S. Ramesh is an accomplished academic and researcher with over 15 years of teaching and research experience in Electronics and Communication Engineering, specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, IoT, and Embedded Systems. He currently serves as Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) in the Department of Mechatronics Engineering at Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai. Dr. Ramesh holds a Ph.D. from VIT University, where he focused on disease detection in paddy crops using machine learning. He is currently pursuing post-doctoral research at Multimedia University, Malaysia, in the field of AI-driven crop disease identification. Throughout his career, he has held academic positions at esteemed institutions including Saveetha University, SRM University, and VIT. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers, including 20 SCI and 80 Scopus-indexed articles, and has 18 patents to his credit. Dr. Ramesh has received multiple accolades, such as the Young Scientist Award (2023), Best Researcher Award, and several international honors for his contributions to precision agriculture and cybersecurity in smart farming. An active academic collaborator and mentor, he also serves on editorial boards of reputed journals and has completed over 250 online certifications in AI and machine learning. He is a lifetime member of several professional organizations, including IEEE, IAENG, and SIPH.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Dr. Ramesh S

Dr. Ramesh S is a highly accomplished and visionary academician whose extensive contributions to research, innovation, and education make him an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With 15 years of dedicated teaching and research experience, Dr. Ramesh has demonstrated excellence across domains such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Embedded Systems, and Precision Agriculture.

🎓 Education

🧠 Post-Doctoral Research (2024–2025)
📍 Multimedia University, Malaysia
📚 Machine Learning — Crop Disease Identification in Rural Areas

🎓 Ph.D. in Electronics & Communication Engineering (2015–2020)
📍 VIT University, Chennai
🧪 Focus: Machine Learning for Disease Detection in Paddy Crops

🎓 M.Tech in Embedded Systems Technology (2009–2011)
📍 SRM University, Chennai

🎓 B.E. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (2004–2008)
📍 National Engineering College, Kovilpatti

🏫 Academic & Research Experience (15+ Years)

📍 Rajalakshmi Engineering College – Assistant Professor (SS)
🧑‍🏫 April 2024 – Present | Dept. of Mechatronics Engineering

📍 Saveetha University, Chennai – Associate Professor
📅 July 2022 – April 2024 | Applied Machine Learning

📍 St. Mother Theresa Engineering College, Tirunelveli – HOD & Assistant Professor (SS)
📅 Nov 2021 – Jun 2022

📍 Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering & Technology, Coimbatore
📅 Jan 2021 – Oct 2021

📍 VIT University, Chennai – Research Associate / Jr. Asst. Prof.
📅 2015 – 2020

📍 SRM University, NCR Campus – Assistant Professor
📅 2011 – 2015

💡 Areas of Expertise

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

📊 Machine Learning

👁️ Computer Vision

🌐 Internet of Things (IoT)

🔌 Embedded Systems

🌍 International Exposure & Keynote Roles

🧑‍⚖️ Session Chair & Reviewer – WCASET 2024, Thailand

🎤 Keynote Speaker – WCASET 2024, Bangkok

🌏 Academic Visit – Asia Pacific University, Malaysia

📄 Presented Research on Paddy Disease & IoT

📚 Research

🧬 Patents (Published/Granted): 18

📄 SCI Indexed Papers: 20

📝 Scopus Indexed Papers: 80

📘 Books Authored: 6

📗 Book Chapters (Scopus): 10

📒 Book Editor Roles: 2

🎤 Conference Presentations: 23

🎓 FDPs Attended: 25

🧠 Online Certifications (AI/ML): 250+

🏆 Awards & Honors

🥈 Silver Award – iNVENTX 2024, Malaysia
AI-Driven Crop Disease Detection

🥉 Bronze Award – iNVENTX 2024, Malaysia
Cybersecurity Standards in Precision Agriculture

🏅 Research Excellence Award (2024–25) – IFERP, Thailand

🥇 Best Researcher Award 2021 – Novel Research Academy

🏆 National Excellence Achievers Award 2024 – WELRED Foundation

🎓 Young Scientist Award 2023 – Royal Science Forum

🏆 Best Academic Excellence Award 2022 – SIPH

🧑‍🔬 Outstanding Young Researcher Award 2023 – I2OR, India

🧪 Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award 2023 – Tamil Thai Foundation

🏅 Best Paper Awards (2018, 2023) – CIIR Springer & VELS University

🎤 Session Chair – IEEE ACCAI 2022

🤝 Academic Collaborations & Initiatives

🤝 MOU with Digisailor and Codenplay Robotics

🧑‍🔧 Course Co-designer with Central Electronics Ltd. (CEL) – Renewable Energy

🧑‍🏫 Mentored interns through IKS Division – 4 students selected

💼 Administrative Roles Held

📊 NBA & NAAC Coordinator

🧑‍🏫 HOD / Assistant HOD / Project Coordinator

📑 ERP Coordinator, ECE Dept.

📣 Symposium Convener – SRM & Saveetha University

🧠 Technical Skills

💻 Matlab, WEKA, R

🐍 Python, Keil

🖥️ Data Science Tools

✒️ Editorial Board & Reviewer Roles

📕 IETE Journal of Research (Taylor & Francis)

📗 Artificial Intelligence Review (Springer)

📘 American Journal of Artificial Intelligence

🧠 AI Insights & more

🎖️ Professional Memberships

🔹 IEEE Member – ID: 97908979

🔹 IAENG

🔹 Global Institute for Education & Research

🔹 Scientific International Publishing House

🔹 IRED, I2OR, Greenthinkz

Publication Top Notes

Recognition and classification of paddy leaf diseases using Optimized Deep Neural network with Jaya algorithm

Cited: 385

Rice blast disease detection and classification using machine learning algorithm

Cited: 112

Sustainable Development in Modern Aquaponics Cultivation Systems Using IoT Technologies

Cited: 100

Application of machine learning in detection of blast disease in South Indian rice crops

Cited: 86

An artificial intelligence enabled smart industrial automation system based on internet of things assistance

Cited: 78

Dr. Yuki Yoshimatsu | Nanoscale | Women Researcher Award

Published on 16/06/202516/06/2025 by Nano Technology

Dr. Yuki Yoshimatsu | Nanoscale | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Yuki Yoshimatsu at Tochigi Cancer Center, Japan

Dr. Yuki Yoshimatsu is a leading cancer biologist and Project Leader at the Tochigi Cancer Center Research Institute, Japan. She holds a Ph.D. in Medical Science from the University of Tokyo and has extensive experience in rare cancer research, particularly sarcomas. Her career includes senior roles at the National Cancer Center Research Institute in Tokyo and postdoctoral training at the University of Washington, USA. Her research focuses on patient-derived cancer models, drug sensitivity screening, kinomic profiling, and biomarker discovery for precision oncology. She has established over 100 rare cancer models and contributed to national clinical guidelines. Dr. Yoshimatsu is also committed to mentoring young female scientists and advancing translational oncology through international collaboration.

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Summary of Suitability for Women Researcher Award: Dr. Yuki Yoshimatsu

Dr. Yuki Yoshimatsu exemplifies excellence in biomedical research and leadership in translational oncology, making her a highly deserving candidate for the Women Researcher Award. With a Ph.D. in Medical Science from the University of Tokyo and extensive research experience at prestigious institutions including the National Cancer Center Japan and the University of Washington, Dr. Yoshimatsu has established herself as a leading figure in rare cancer biology.

🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Medical Science
🏛️ University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Medicine
🧬 Department of Pathology
📍 Tokyo, Japan

💼 Professional Experience

Project Leader
🏥 Tochigi Cancer Center Research Institute
📍 Tochigi, Japan | ⏳ 2022 – Present
🔬 Leading translational research in rare cancers and biomarker development

Senior Researcher
🧪 National Cancer Center Research Institute
📍 Tokyo, Japan | ⏳ 2016 – 2022
🧫 Established multiple patient-derived sarcoma models and conducted drug sensitivity profiling

Postdoctoral Fellow
🧬 University of Washington, Dept. of Otolaryngology
📍 Seattle, WA, USA | ⏳ 2012 – 2016
🌎 International research in viral oncogenesis and multi-step carcinogenesis

🧪 Research Interests

🧫 Rare cancers (esp. sarcomas)

🧬 Patient-derived cancer models (cell lines, organoids, xenografts)

💊 Drug sensitivity screening & kinomic profiling

🧠 Biomarker discovery for precision oncology

🦠 Viral oncogenesis & multi-step carcinogenesis

🏆 Honors & Awards

🥇 Best Presentation Award
“Establishment and characterization of a novel leiomyosarcoma cell line”
📅 Aug 2023 | 🧬 Japanese Society of Human Cell Science

🏅 Poster Award
“Construction of patient-derived sarcoma models”
📅 Nov 2021 | 🔬 Japan Society for Patient-Derived Cancer Models

🌍 International Research Grant
“Mechanisms of multi-step carcinogenesis in cervical cancer”
📅 Mar 2010 | 🧪 Kanzawa Medical Research Promotion Foundation

Publication Top Notes

Pharmacokinomic Profiling Using Patient-Derived Cell Lines Predicts Sensitivity to Imatinib in Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans

Establishment and characterization of two novel patient-derived cell lines from giant cell tumor of bone: NCC-GCTB8-C1 and NCC-GCTB9-C1

Dr. Jianliang Lin | Nanoenergy | Excellence in Research

Published on 14/06/202514/06/2025 by Nano Technology

Dr. Jianliang Lin | Nanoenergy | Excellence in Research

Assistant Researcher at Sun Yat-sen University, China

Dr. Jianliang Lin is an Assistant Researcher at Sun Yat-sen University, holding dual Ph.D. degrees from Delft University of Technology and East China Normal University. With expertise in energy systems, turbulence, waves, tides, and coastal engineering, he has contributed significantly to advancing river-estuary-ocean dynamics and sustainable energy development. Dr. Lin has led and collaborated on several national and international research projects, including the prestigious “Coping with Deltas in Transition” initiative. His scholarly work includes 13 peer-reviewed publications and 9 patent applications. A key highlight of his research is the development of the Rotating-Coordinate-Based Method (RoCoM), a breakthrough in accurately estimating turbulent kinetic energy in marine environments.

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Summary of Suitability for Excellence in Research Award: Dr. Jianliang Lin

Dr. Jianliang Lin exemplifies research excellence through his pioneering work in energy, turbulence, and coastal dynamics. With dual PhDs from Delft University of Technology and East China Normal University, and as an Assistant Researcher at Sun Yat-sen University, he brings a robust interdisciplinary approach to pressing environmental challenges. Dr. Lin’s innovative Rotating-Coordinate-Based Method (RoCoM) significantly advances the precision of turbulent kinetic energy assessments—solving long-standing limitations in traditional wave-turbulence decomposition methods. His work not only improves scientific understanding but also supports practical applications in coastal engineering and sustainable marine energy development.

🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Coastal and Ocean Engineering
🏛️ Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), Netherlands
📍 Focus: Marine Energy, Coastal Dynamics

Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography
🏛️ East China Normal University, China
📍 Focus: River-Estuary-Ocean Interactions

💼 Work Experience

Assistant Researcher
🏫 Sun Yat-sen University
📍 Guangzhou, China | ⏳ Current
🔬 Research in coastal engineering, turbulence modeling, and marine energy development

Postdoctoral Researcher
🧪 Specialized in tidal energy, wave dynamics, and hydrodynamics under climate change scenarios
🤝 Active in international collaborative projects including the “Coping with Deltas in Transition” initiative (MOST & KNAW funded)

🏆 Achievements & Contributions

📘 Books Published: 1

📝 Journal Articles Published: 13 (SCI/Scopus-indexed)

📊 Citation Index: 90+

🧠 Patents (Published/Under Process): 9

🔬 Research Projects (Completed/Ongoing): 3

🤝 Consultancy/Industry Projects: 6

🌟 Innovation Highlight: RoCoM (Rotating-Coordinate-Based Method)

✅ Successfully developed and validated a novel technique to decompose wave-induced motions from turbulence, greatly improving estimates of turbulent kinetic energy (TKE)
🌊 Reduced error margins to ~6%, outperforming traditional methods
💡 Direct impact on marine material transport, coastal energy harvesting, and environmental management

🧪 Areas of Research

⚡ Marine & Coastal Energy

🌊 Turbulence and Wave-Tide Interaction

🌀 River-Estuary-Ocean Dynamics

🏗️ Sustainable Coastal Engineering

🏅 Honors & Recognition

🏆 Award Nominee: Excellence in Innovation

🌍 Key Contributor to China–Netherlands delta research partnerships

💡 Methodological Innovator in oceanographic measurement techniques

📈 Recognized for advancing sustainable energy research under changing climate conditions

Publication Top Note

Multi-asymmetry on residual sediment transport in the branching channels of the Yangtze Estuary

Prof. Dr. Jiansheng Li | Polyoxometalates | Best Researcher Award

Published on 14/06/202514/06/2025 by Nano Technology

Prof. Dr. Jiansheng Li | Polyoxometalates | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor at Liaoning Normal University, China

Prof. Dr. Jiansheng Li is an accomplished chemist and associate professor at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaoning Normal University (LNNU), where he has been serving since 2015. He earned his bachelor’s and Ph.D. degrees from Northeast Normal University (NENU), completing his doctoral research in 2015 under the guidance of Prof. En-Bo Wang. In 2022, he joined the prestigious Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, for postdoctoral research in the State Key Laboratory of Catalysis. Prof. Li has authored 38 scientific publications and holds 8 invention patents. His research focuses on catalytic and materials chemistry, especially in the areas of water splitting, oxygen reduction, and carbon dioxide reduction reactions, as well as elucidating underlying reaction mechanisms. His contributions to sustainable catalysis and clean energy applications mark him as a promising and innovative researcher in his field.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Prof. Dr. Jiansheng Li

Prof. Dr. Jiansheng Li is an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award, distinguished by his strong academic foundation, prolific research output, and significant contributions to the fields of catalytic and materials chemistry. He earned both his bachelor’s and Ph.D. degrees from Northeast Normal University (NENU), completing his doctoral studies under the guidance of Prof. En-Bo Wang in 2015. Since then, he has demonstrated consistent academic excellence and innovation.

🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry
🏛️ Northeast Normal University (NENU)
📍 Changchun, China | ⏳ 2010 – 2015
👨‍🏫 Advisor: Prof. En-Bo Wang
📚 Focus: Catalysis, Inorganic and Materials Chemistry

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry
🏛️ Northeast Normal University (NENU)
📍 Changchun, China | ⏳ 2006 – 2010

💼 Work Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher
🏢 Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
📍 Dalian, China | ⏳ 2022 – Present
🔬 State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, iChEM
🌱 Research: Clean energy, reaction mechanisms in water splitting & CO₂ reduction

Associate Professor
🏫 School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, LNNU
📍 Dalian, China | ⏳ 2021 – Present
📌 Teaching and supervising students in catalysis and advanced materials

Faculty Member
🏫 Liaoning Normal University
📍 Dalian, China | ⏳ 2015 – Present
🧪 Engaged in long-term academic and laboratory research in catalytic chemistry

🏆 Academic Achievements & Contributions

📝 Published 38 peer-reviewed journal papers in high-impact chemistry and materials science journals

⚗️ Filed 8 invention patents on catalytic materials and energy conversion technologies

🔍 Research Focus: Water splitting, oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), CO₂ reduction, and elucidation of catalytic reaction mechanisms

🌐 Contributed to the development of sustainable and efficient catalytic processes for clean energy solutions

🏅 Honors & Distinctions

🧪 Recognized Contributor to catalytic science and sustainable chemistry in China

🌟 Active Collaborator with national research institutes and clean energy laboratories

💼 Valued Educator shaping future chemists through rigorous academic mentorship

Publication Top Notes

Enhanced Corrosion Resistance of Carbon Steel in Hydrochloric Acid Solution by Polyoxometalate-Estertin Derivatives

Living Supramolecular Polymerization of Ultrastable Kinetic Species of Ir(III) Complexes in Aqueous Media

Preparation of a g-C3N4/Co3O4/Ag2O ternary heterojunction nanocomposite and its photocatalytic activity and mechanism

Two new estertin modified tungstosilicates: synthesis, catalytic activity and photoelectrochemical property

Construction and visible‐light photocatalytic performance of carboxyethyltin/transition metal–functionalized wheel‐like tungstophosphates

Mr. José Robério de Oliveira Netto | Nanobiotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Published on 13/06/202514/06/2025 by Nano Technology

Mr. José Robério de Oliveira Netto | Nanobiotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Mr. José Robério de Oliveira Netto at Universidade Potiguar – UnP, Brazil

José Robério de Oliveira Netto is a Brazilian biotechnologist and doctoral candidate at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) through the Northeast Biotechnology Network (RENORBIO). He holds a bachelor’s degree from Universidade Potiguar (2014–2018) and a postgraduate specialization in Clinical and Toxicological Analyses from UFRN (2019–2021). His research focuses on the biotechnological decontamination of water and the development of nanoformulations for drug delivery. José Robério has contributed to several notable scientific works, including publications on the bioavailability of natural compounds like trans-dehydrocrotonin and the applications of copaiba oil in pharmacology and nanotechnology. His academic and professional journey reflects a strong commitment to advancing health-focused biotechnological solutions through innovative research.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Mr. José Robério de Oliveira Netto

Mr. José Robério de Oliveira Netto is a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award in recognition of his academic excellence, impactful research in biotechnology and toxicology, and dedication to addressing critical issues in environmental and public health. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Universidade Potiguar, a postgraduate specialization in Clinical and Toxicological Analysis (DACT/UFRN), and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Biotechnology through the esteemed RENORBIO program at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN). His doctoral research focuses on biotechnological solutions for water decontamination and health applications — a field with immense societal relevance.

🎓 Education

Ph.D. Candidate in Biotechnology (Biotecnologia em Saúde)
🏛️ Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) – RENORBIO
📍 Natal, Brazil | ⏳ 2020 – Present
🔬 Focus: Biotechnology applied to health, nanotechnology, and biosystems
Graduate Specialization in Clinical and Toxicological Analysis
🏛️ UFRN – DACT/CCS
📍 Natal, Brazil | ⏳ 2019 – 2021
🧪 Clinical biochemistry, toxicological testing, and environmental diagnostics
Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedicine
🏛️ Universidade Potiguar (UnP)
📍 Natal, Brazil | ⏳ 2014 – 2018
🧬 Emphasis on biomedical sciences and lab research

💼 Work Experience & Research Contributions

Doctoral Researcher – UFRN / RENORBIO
🔬 Investigating biotechnological solutions for health applications, including nanoemulsions and natural compounds like Copaiba oil.
🧪 Focus on drug delivery systems and water decontamination.
Co-author of Peer-Reviewed Scientific Articles & Book Chapters
✍️ Published works in International Journal of Molecular Sciences, and co-authored chapters in books on nanotechnology and environmental sciences.

🏆 Key Publications & Scientific Contributions

“Bioavailability for the Improved Therapeutic Profile of trans-Dehydrocrotonin…”
📰 International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025
📌 Involves self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery systems and antioxidant testing
🔗 DOI: 10.3390/ijms26104469
“Copaiba oil as a natural product challenge…”
📘 Applications and Industrialisation of Nanotechnology, 2022
🌱 Explores Copaiba oil in pharmacology and biotechnology
“Medições de índices de contaminantes em água…”
📕 Águas potáveis: padrões de qualidade…, 2022
🚰 Studies on water contamination and purification techniques
🔗 DOI: 10.51859/amplla.app2385-7

🏅 Achievements & Honors

🧪 Recognized Contributor to Brazilian biotechnology research in health and environmental applications
📚 Author in interdisciplinary fields merging natural product chemistry, pharmacology, and nanotech
💧 Environmental Advocate through water purification research in Brazilian urban areas

Publication Top Notes

Bioavailability for the Improved Therapeutic Profile of <i>trans</i>-Dehydrocrotonin Incorporated into a Copaiba Oil Self-Nanoemulsifying Drug Delivery System: Formulation, Physicochemical Characterizations, and Antioxidant In Vitro Effect

Copaiba oil as a natural product challenge in the chemistry, pharmacological and biotecnological fields

PROBLEMÁTICA DA OCORRÊNCIA DE NITRATO NAS ÁGUAS DO AQUÍFERO DUNAS-BARREIRAS DA CIDADE DE NATAL/RN

TECNOLOGIAS DESENVOLVIDAS PARA REMOÇÃO DE NITRATO EM ÁGUAS POTÁVEIS

ÁGUAS POTÁVEIS: PADRÕES DE QUALIDADE E SUSTENTABILIDADE

Dr. Shubhankar Barman | Piezophototronics | Best Researcher Award

Published on 12/06/202512/06/2025 by Nano Technology

Dr. Shubhankar Barman | Piezophototronics | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral Associate at New York University Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Dr. Shubhankar Barman is a dedicated materials chemist with a strong background in inorganic nanomaterials and hybrid functional materials. Currently serving as a Postdoctoral Associate at the Centre for Smart Engineering Materials, New York University Abu Dhabi, he is engaged in advanced research on polar metal ceramics and soft organic materials under the guidance of Prof. Pance Naumov. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata, where he explored lead-free lithium niobate-type oxides and donor-acceptor systems for ferroelectric applications. With prior experience as a Research Associate at IACS and a background in water treatment chemistry, Dr. Barman has demonstrated a broad skillset in materials synthesis, spectroscopy, microscopy, and device fabrication. His work focuses on developing scalable, sustainable technologies for sensors and biomedical devices. A former President of the IACS Research Scholars Association, he has actively contributed to science outreach and peer-review activities. His academic journey is supported by prestigious fellowships including the CSIR-UGC NET and IIT-JAM qualifications.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Dr. Shubhankar Barman

Dr. Shubhankar Barman is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award due to his exemplary academic achievements, interdisciplinary expertise, and commitment to advancing sustainable material technologies. With a Ph.D. in Chemistry focused on lead-free ferroelectric materials and ongoing postdoctoral research at NYU Abu Dhabi, he bridges fundamental science and practical applications in next-generation energy harvesting and biomedical devices.

🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry (Oct 2018 – Apr 2024) 🧪
Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata, India
📘 Thesis: “Exploring Novel Lead-Free Lithium Niobate-Type Oxides and Donor-Acceptor Molecular Systems as Promising Ferroelectric Materials”
M.Sc. in Chemistry (Aug 2016) 🧬
University of Kalyani, India
📘 Thesis: Polymer-supported Cu(II) catalyst for N-arylation reactions
B.Sc. in Chemistry (May 2014) 🧫
University of Kalyani, India

💼 Work Experience

Postdoctoral Associate (Apr 2025 – Present)
Centre for Smart Engineering Materials, NYU Abu Dhabi, UAE 🇦🇪
🧑‍🔬 (Prof. Pance Naumov’s Lab)
Research Associate (Jun 2024 – Apr 2025)
Technical Research Centre, IACS, Kolkata 🇮🇳
Lab Chemist (Sep 2016 – Jan 2018)
Kashiadanga Water Treatment Plant, WBPHE, India

🧪 Research Skills

Synthesis & structural characterization of inorganic/organic nanomaterials 🔬
Spectroscopy: UV-Vis, Fluorescence, FTIR, Raman, CD, CPL
Microscopy: Optical, PFM, SEM, TEM 🔍
Device testing: Ferroelectric & Dielectric measurements
Software: Origin, ImageJ, Mercury, VESTA, Rietveld refinement tools 🖥️

🧑‍🏫 Teaching & Leadership

Teaching Assistant for advanced lab & theory courses in ferroelectrics and energy harvesting ⚗️
Co-supervised student research projects 👨‍🎓
President, Research Scholars Association (RSA), IACS (2022–2023)
Science Outreach Volunteer with RSA-IACS 🌍

🏅 Awards & Honors

CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship (2018–2023) 🧑‍🔬
Awarded for both Junior & Senior Research Fellow roles
Qualified JAM (IIT-Joint Admission Test), 2014 🏆
Manuscript Reviewer for Nature Communications and Journal of Nanomaterials 📄

Publication Top Notes:

A Hierarchical (Macro) molecular Assembly Assisted by Donor–Acceptor Charge‐Transfer Interactions Exhibiting Room‐Temperature Ferroelectricity

Cited: 16

Stable Room Temperature Ferroelectricity in Hydrogen-bonded Supramolecular Assemblies of Ambipolar π-Systems

Cited: 16

Supramolecular organic ferroelectric materials from donor–acceptor systems

Cited: 13

Emerging Ferroelectricity and Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Properties in Lead-Free Zinc Titanate Nanocrystals

Cited: 13

Piezoelectric Micropower Harvester from Supramolecular Assembly of Chiral Ambipolar Chromophores

Cited: 10

Dr. Abdirahman Elmi Fourreh | Nanoencapsulation | Best Researcher Award

Published on 11/06/202511/06/2025 by Nano Technology

Dr. Abdirahman Elmi Fourreh | Nanoencapsulation | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Abdirahman Elmi Fourreh at Study and research center of Djibouti (CERD), Djibouti

Dr. Abdirahman Elmi Fourreh is a distinguished researcher in phytochemistry and pharmacochemistry, currently serving at the Institut des Recherches Médicinales (IRM) under the Centre d’Études et de Recherche de Djibouti (CERD). He holds a Ph.D. in phytochemical sciences, earned through a joint doctoral program between the University of Lorraine (France) and CERD, with research focused on Djiboutian medicinal plants and their antimicrobial and anticancer properties. Dr. Fourreh has a strong academic foundation in process chemistry and pharmaceutical analysis from Joseph Fourier University, Grenoble. Since 2011, he has led research on natural bioactive compounds, conducted international missions in France and Malaysia, and actively contributed to scientific literature and laboratory management. He was selected as Djibouti’s Ambassador for the Next Einstein Forum (2022–2024) and received the prestigious NAPI-UNESCO/TWAS research grant (2024–2026). Fluent in French, Arabic, Somali, and scientific English, Dr. Fourreh is a leading advocate for advancing medicinal plant research in Africa.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Dr. Abdirahman Elmi Fourreh

Dr. Abdirahman Elmi Fourreh is an exceptionally qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With over a decade of dedicated research at the Institut des Recherches Médicinales (IRM) under the Centre d’Études et de Recherche de Djibouti (CERD), his work has contributed significantly to the fields of phytochemistry, pharmacochemistry, and the valorization of Djiboutian medicinal plants with proven antimicrobial and anticancer properties. He holds a robust academic background with dual research training (co-tutelle Ph.D.) between France and Djibouti, and has participated in various international research missions and training programs in leading institutions. His hands-on expertise includes advanced analytical techniques (LC-MS, NMR, GC-MS, HPTLC), drug quality control, and biotechnological applications. In addition, his leadership in laboratory management, project execution, and student mentorship reflects a strong commitment to research excellence and capacity building.

🎓 Education Background

2015–2018: Ph.D. in Phytochemistry and Pharmacochemistry (Co-tutelle)
🏫 Université de Lorraine, France & CERD, Djibouti
2008–2009: Master II in Process Chemistry – Pharmaceutical Formulation, Analysis & Quality Control
🏫 Université Joseph Fourier, Grenoble
2007–2008: Master I in Process Chemistry
2004–2007: Bachelor’s in Physics-Chemistry
2004: Scientific Baccalaureate 🎓 – Djibouti

💼 Professional Experience

Since Dec 2011: Researcher 🔬 at Phytochemistry-Pharmacochemistry Lab, IRM-CERD, Djibouti
2009–2011: Physics & Chemistry Teacher 🧪 at State High School, Djibouti
Extensive research missions across France (Nancy, Grenoble, Brest) and Djibouti 🌍
Conducted analytical and structural studies on medicinal plants, essential oils, and pharmaceutical compounds

🏅 Awards & Honors

🧪 NAPI-SG Grant (UNESCO-TWAS, 2024–2026)
Project: Physicochemical study and anticancer activity of microemulsion essential oils from Cymbopogon species
✈️ Travel Grant (ICGEB, 2023) – Attended a training course on Molecular Microbiology in Malaysia
🌍 Ambassador of Djibouti – Next Einstein Forum (NEF), 2022–2024
🧬 Recognized Principal Investigator under the New African Principal Investigator (NAPI) program

🌟 Key Achievements

10+ research internships and collaborative missions in Europe and Africa
Authored multiple scientific communications 🗒️ (4 oral presentations, 8 posters)
Strong expertise in extraction & purification, LC-MS, HPLC, GC-MS, NMR, and antioxidant evaluation
Mentored undergraduate and master’s students 📚
Multilingual: Fluent in French 🇫🇷, Arabic 🇸🇦, English 🇬🇧 (scientific), and Somali 🇸🇴

Publication Top Notes:

Essential Oils of Tagetes minuta and Lavandula coronopifolia from Djibouti: Chemical Composition, Antibacterial Activity and Cytotoxic Activity against Various …

Cited: 51

Evaluation of Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities, Cytotoxicity of Acacia seyal Del Bark Extracts and Isolated Compounds

Cited: 50

Evaluation of microbiological quality of raw milk from farmers and dairy producers in six districts of Djibouti

Cited: 26

Rapid screening for bioactive natural compounds in Indigofera caerulea Rox fruits

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Yashengnan Sun | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Published on 11/06/202511/06/2025 by Nano Technology

Dr. Yashengnan Sun | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at Liaoning Technical University, College of Safety Science and Engineering, China

Dr. Yashengnan Sun is a Lecturer at the College of Safety Science and Engineering, Liaoning Technical University, China. She holds a Ph.D. in Safety Science and Engineering from the same institution. Her research primarily focuses on mine gas safety, gas explosion prevention, and carbon monoxide (CO) elimination technologies. Dr. Sun has contributed significantly to the field through her work on gas explosion suppression and catalytic CO removal, publishing in several high-impact SCI-indexed journals such as ACS Omega, Scientific Reports, and Applied Surface Science. With six completed or ongoing research projects and four patents either published or under process, her innovative solutions, including vent door mechanisms and copper-manganese-based catalysts, have practical applications in enhancing underground mine safety.

Professional Profile:

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Suitability for the Best Researcher Award – Dr. Yashengnan Sun

Dr. Yashengnan Sun is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award based on her impressive contributions to the field of safety science and engineering. As a Lecturer at Liaoning Technical University, she has focused her research on critical issues such as mine gas safety, gas explosion prevention, and CO elimination—areas that directly impact industrial and human safety. With six completed or ongoing research projects and multiple SCI-indexed journal publications (in ACS Omega, Scientific Reports, AIP Advances, etc.), her work reflects a strong combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application. Her innovations—such as vent door mechanisms for explosion suppression and the development of copper-manganese-based catalysts for CO elimination—demonstrate a meaningful and applied contribution to mine safety.

🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Safety Science and Engineering
🏫 Liaoning Technical University, China
📌 Specialization:

Mine Gas Safety

Gas Explosion Prevention

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Elimination Technologies

💼 Work Experience

Lecturer (Present)
🏢 College of Safety Science and Engineering
📍 Liaoning Technical University, Fuxin, China
🔬 Responsibilities:

Conducts advanced research on explosion suppression and gas safety

Guides students and research teams in safety engineering projects

Publishes findings in reputed journals

🏆 Achievements

📚 Publications in Reputed Journals:

PLoS One, ACS Omega, AIP Advances, Scientific Reports, Applied Surface Science

🔍 Highly Cited Research DOIs:

10.1021/ACSOMEGA.2C01002

10.1371/JOURNAL.PONE.0267553

10.1021/ACSOMEGA.1C02019

10.1038/S41598-025-86011-0

⚙️ Research Projects:

📊 6 Completed/Ongoing Research Projects

🧪 Involvement in experimental and simulation-based studies related to mine safety and gas explosions

🧾 Patents:

4 patents published/under process focusing on explosion suppression and CO removal technologies

🧬 Key Contributions:

Developed vent door systems for blast mitigation

Innovated Cu–Mn-based catalysts for CO elimination

Improved safety protocols for confined underground spaces

🥇 Awards & Honors

🌟 Recognized for contributions to mine and industrial safety

🏅 Acknowledged in international forums and journals for practical safety innovations

🧠 Strong candidate for Best Researcher Awards and academic honors due to:

High-impact research

Safety-focused technology development

Interdisciplinary contributions across engineering and environmental science

🔬 Research Areas

🌫️ Elimination of Carbon Monoxide (CO)

💥 Gas Explosion Suppression

🛑 Confined Space Safety

🧯 Mine Gas Hazard Mitigation

🟢 Carbon Dioxide Emission Control

Publication Top Notes:

Experimental research on rapid removing characteristics of carbon monoxide generated during gas explosions

Effect of Sn on the CO Catalytic Activity and Water Resistance of Cu–Mn Catalyst

Experimental Study on the Evolution Trend of the Pore Structure and the Permeability of Coal under Cyclic Loading and Unloading

Regularity of Mine Gas Flow Disaster Induced by Gas Natural Ventilation Pressure after Coal and Gas Outbursts

Removal of CO Generated by a Gas Explosion Using a Cu–Mn Elimination Agent

Gaurav Pandey | Nanomaterials | Outstanding Scientist Award

Published on 06/06/202509/06/2025 by Nano Technology

Dr. Gaurav Pandey | Nanomaterials | Outstanding Scientist Award

Research Consultant at Forest Research Institute, India

Dr. Gaurav Pandey emerges as a highly suitable and commendable candidate for the Research for Outstanding Scientist Award. His extensive and impactful contributions across the domains of environmental science, energy sustainability, and applied nanotechnology underscore his eligibility for this honor. With over 15 years of multidisciplinary experience, Dr. Pandey has demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, academic leadership, and policy implementation. His affiliations with leading institutions such as IIT Delhi, TERI, NPL, and FRI reflect his solid academic foundation and advanced research capabilities.

Professional Profile:

GOOGLE SCHOLAR

👨‍🎓 Education & Academic Training

🎓 Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi – Advanced academic and research exposure

🧪 National Physical Laboratory (NPL) – Scientific research training

🌱 The Energy and Resource Institute (TERI) – Environmental and sustainability research

🌳 Forest Research Institute (FRI) – Forestry and environmental sciences

🏛 Thapar University – Technical and engineering education foundation

💼 Work Experience

👨‍🏫 15+ years of experience in:

Teaching & Research

Consultancy

Faculty Development

Academic Administration

Professional Training

🧠 Leadership in Research-Integrated Teaching

🌐 Built strong networks across academic, industry, and government sectors (national & international)

📚 Served on Research Advisory & Curriculum Committees

🏛 Expert panelist for NAAC and NBA accreditation bodies

🧪 Key Research Contributions

🌿 First globally to synthesize eco-friendly metal oxide nanoparticles (Zinc, Copper, Titanium) from waste biomass

🌍 Research applications in:

Wood preservation

Wastewater treatment 💧

Landfill design 🗑

Air pollution (PM & aerosols) source apportionment 🌫

🏆 Awards & Honors

💎 Diamond Jubilee Research Intern Award (2011) – CSIR, Govt. of India

🧪 Young Scientist Award (2022) – USSTC-UCOST-DIST, Govt. of Uttarakhand

👦 Child Scientist Awards:

🥈 Regional Level (2003) – National Children’s Science Congress, DST

🥉 District Level (2002) – National Children’s Science Congress, DST