Y. Christabel Shaji | Advanced Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Y. Christabel Shaji | Advanced Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Holy Cross College (Autonomous) | India

Dr. Y. Christabel Shaji is an active researcher in chemistry with significant contributions spanning polymer chemistry, nanomaterials, metal–organic frameworks, and functional inorganic materials. Her research emphasizes the synthesis, characterization, and application of advanced materials, including poly(ester-imide)s, Schiff base metal complexes, green-synthesized nanoparticles, and MOF-based systems for photocatalysis, antimicrobial activity, and targeted cancer drug delivery. She has authored peer-reviewed journal articles and conference publications, including works indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, and has contributed to scholarly books and book chapters in chemical and materials sciences. Her innovation portfolio includes granted and published patents in nanogels, composite materials, and drug-delivery technologies. Dr. Y. Christabel Shaji has led and participated in funded research projects, supervised interdisciplinary R&D initiatives, and received research awards for publication and patent achievements. Her scholarly impact is reflected by Google Scholar metrics of 68 citations, an h-index of 5, and an i10-index of 2.

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Synthesis and characterization of natural fibre with ZnO nanocomposites
– International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing, 2023 | Citations: 9

Hongcai Gao | Nanomaterials for Energy | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Hongcai Gao | Nanomaterials for Energy | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Beijing Institute of Technology | China

Prof. Dr. Hongcai Gao is a highly cited energy materials scientist with over 12,440 Google Scholar citations, an h-index of 54, an i10-index of 74, and 105+ peer-reviewed publications. His research focuses on electrochemical energy storage, including lithium-ion, sodium-ion, potassium-ion, and solid-state batteries, with strong emphasis on cathode and anode materials, electrolytes, interfacial chemistry, and high-entropy material design. He has delivered influential research outcomes published in top-tier journals such as Advanced Energy Materials, Energy Storage Materials, Nano Energy, Chemical Engineering Journal, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, and Journal of Materials Chemistry A. Prof. Dr. Hongcai Gao has contributed to national and regional competitive research projects, generated high-impact R&D innovations, and co-authored authoritative book chapters on electrochemical energy storage. His work has significantly advanced multielectron redox chemistry, interfacial stabilization strategies, and scalable battery technologies. He is consistently recognized among the World’s Top 2% Scientists, serves on editorial boards, acts as a reviewer for leading journals, and plays an active role in international conferences and scientific innovation leadership.

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Low-cost high-energy potassium cathode
– Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2017 | Ciations: 572

Vibha Joshi | Nanotechnology in Medicine and Healthcare | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Vibha Joshi | Nanotechnology in Medicine and Healthcare | Best Researcher Award

Teaching Associate | DIT University (Dehradun Institute of Technology) | India

Dr. Vibha Joshi is an emerging researcher with 216 citations, 23 scholarly documents, an h-index of 9, and an i10-index of 9, reflecting strong and growing research impact. Her research focuses on green and sustainable nanotechnology, nanomaterials for biomedical and environmental applications, phytochemistry, catalysis, corrosion inhibition, and targeted drug delivery systems. She has made notable contributions to the green synthesis of metal and metal-oxide nanoparticles, carbon dots, quantum dots, and nanocomposites, integrating in vitro, in vivo, and in silico approaches. Her work addresses critical challenges in antidiabetic, antioxidant, antibacterial, anticancer, and anticorrosion applications, with publications in high-impact Q1 and Q2 international journals. Dr. Vibha Joshi is a patent holder in nanoformulations and functional nanomaterials and has contributed to book chapters on advanced nanostructured materials and herbal nanomedicine. She actively serves as a peer reviewer for reputed journals and contributes to interdisciplinary research advancing sustainable nanoscience, medicinal chemistry, and applied materials research.

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Sofia Mares Bou | Nanotechnology in Medicine and Healthcare | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Sofia Mares Bou | Nanotechnology in Medicine and Healthcare | Research Excellence Award

PhD Student | Centre for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (CBIT) – Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) | Spain

Ms. Sofia Mares Bou is a biomedical engineer with focused research contributions in biomaterials and tissue engineering, emphasizing translational solutions for drug delivery and regenerative medicine. Her scholarly work includes a peer-reviewed journal article in Polymers on core–shell polyvinyl alcohol electrospun microfibers for controlled drug delivery, reflecting expertise in electrospinning, polymeric biomaterials, and therapeutic release systems. She has also presented nationally recognized research on injectable, biomimetic hydrogels for 3D hepatic culture models and hepatotoxicity assessment, contributing to high-throughput in vitro platforms. Ms. Sofia Mares Bou has participated in competitive, publicly funded R&D projects addressing ocular implants for postoperative drug delivery and bioengineered hydrogels with growth-factor presentation. Her research achievements include an award at a national biomedical engineering congress. With Scopus-indexed publications 2, citations 15, and an h-index of 1, her work demonstrates early but impactful contributions to advanced biomaterials, controlled drug delivery, and tissue regeneration research.

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Gang Gao | Nanotechnology in Environment | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gang Gao | Nanotechnology in Environment | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | Harbin Institute of Technology | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gang Gao is an accomplished materials scientist specializing in infrared photoelectric thin-film materials, transparent conducting semiconductors, and photonic integrated devices. His research emphasizes the design and engineering of high-performance p-type transparent conductors, multifunctional oxide and chalcogenide thin films, electromagnetic shielding coatings, and intelligent optoelectronic materials. He has made significant contributions to infrared transparency modulation, carrier transport optimization, and defect engineering in reduced-dimensional and oxide-based systems, enabling advanced applications in optoelectronics, aerospace windows, photodetectors, and energy harvesting. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gang Gao has authored 50 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, accumulating over 688 Scopus citations with an h-index of 15, reflecting strong international research influence. His work bridges fundamental materials physics with applied R&D, delivering innovative thin-film fabrication strategies and device-relevant performance enhancements. He actively contributes to the scholarly community through editorial board service, peer review, and leadership in cutting-edge materials and photonics research initiatives.

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Muhammad Ibrar | Nanotechnology in Energy | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Muhammad Ibrar | Nanotechnology in Energy | Young Scientist Award

PhD | USTC (University of Science and Technology of China), GIEC (Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion) and CAS (Chinese Academy of Sciences) | Pakistan

Mr. Muhammad Ibrar is an emerging researcher with notable contributions to green nanotechnology, water purification, and advanced functional nanomaterials. His publication record spans bio-mediated synthesis of metal and metal-oxide nanoparticles, electrochemical materials, photocatalysts, and bioactive nanostructures, reflected in 111 citations, 15 documents, an h-index of 5, and i10-index of 3. His works include plant-assisted fabrication of Mn₃O₄, Cr₂O₃, NiO, and hybrid nanocomposites demonstrating significant electrochemical, antibacterial, cytotoxicity, and environmental remediation performance. He has contributed to impactful research on biochar-supported nanocomposites for heavy-metal removal, nano-emulsions for wound healing, multifunctional semiconductor–metallic oxide systems for energy devices, and clay-based/ polymeric membrane nanocomposites for dye and pollutant degradation. His additional work on CNT-decorated ferrites, graphene-based nanomaterials, and electrodialysis membrane engineering further extends his influence in energy storage, photocatalysis, and sustainable water treatment technologies.

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Clay-based nanocomposites: potential materials for water treatment applications
– Advanced Research in Nanosciences for Water Technology, 2019 | Citations: 8

Jiaxiu Wang | Advanced Nanomaterials | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jiaxiu Wang | Advanced Nanomaterials | Research Excellence Award

School of Life Sciences and Medical Engineeringng | Anhui University | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jiaxiu Wang is a highly recognized materials scientist whose research advances sustainable polymers, biomass-derived nanomaterials, and functional bio-based composites. With 784 citations, 17 scholarly documents, an h-index of 13, and an i10-index of 13, her work demonstrates strong scientific impact and international recognition in green materials science. Her research focuses on cellulose and chitin nanocrystals, COF-derived carbon materials, hydroplastic polymers, functional nanocomposites, photothermal plastics, and sustainable packaging systems. She has published influential studies in Progress in Materials Science, Nature Sustainability, ACS Nano, Nano Today, and Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research, reporting key innovations such as nanoconfined water–induced transitions, eco-friendly hydrosetting plastics, biomimetic self-assembly, and multifunctional nanocomposite membranes. Her contributions extend to bio-inspired materials, renewable polymers, moisture-induced electric generation, and stimuli-responsive nanoparticles, providing fundamental insights into structure–property relationships and green chemistry. She has authored a book chapter on bio-based gas-barrier materials and actively serves as a reviewer and guest editor for international journals, reflecting her leadership in sustainable materials research and renewable nanotechnologies.

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Biobased Materials for Food Packaging
– Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, 2021 | Ciations: 227
Hydroplastic Polymers as Eco-Friendly Hydrosetting Plastics
– Nature Sustainability, 2021 | Ciations: 125
Warm-White OLEDs with High Power Efficiency and Low Efficiency Roll-Off
– ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2016 | Ciations: 72

Muhammad Ejaz Khan | Computational Nanotechnology | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ejaz Khan | Computational Nanotechnology | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | Pak-Austria Fachhochschule Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (PAF-IAST) | Pakistan

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ejaz Khan is a distinguished computational nanotechnology researcher with over 605 citations, 49 publications, an h-index of 12, and an i10-index of 14. His research spans advanced quantum simulations, density functional theory, effective-mass modeling, and high-performance computing for designing next-generation electronic, optoelectronic, and renewable-energy devices. He has made influential contributions to the study of hybrid halide perovskites, graphene/boron nitride heterostructures, thermoelectric nanomaterials, and spin-dependent transport phenomena. A key component of his work includes the development of cutting-edge quantum computational tools and simulation platforms, including contributions to a multidimensional quantum-dot modeling system and atomistic heat-transport software interfaced with leading DFT engines. His publications in ACS Nano, Advanced Functional Materials, J. Mater. Chem. A, Nano Convergence, and FlatChem demonstrate high-impact findings in defect engineering, environmental stability, interfacial thermal resistance, and novel negative differential resistance mechanisms. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ejaz Khan’s research portfolio includes funded international and national projects focused on low-dimensional materials, perovskite stability, nonlinear device architectures, and AI-powered assistive biomedical systems. His innovations have led to two patents related to perovskite-based NDR devices. He has earned multiple research awards, served as a reviewer and editorial contributor, and delivered invited talks at APS, MRS, KPS, and E-MRS, reinforcing his global impact in computational materials science.

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Yuxin Yang | Computational Nanotechnology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Yuxin Yang | Computational Nanotechnology | Research Excellence Award

Postdoctor Researcher | Eastern Institute of Technology | China

Dr. Yuxin Yang is a computational materials scientist whose research advances the fundamental understanding of ultrafast carrier dynamics, defect physics, and semiconductor design for high-performance optoelectronic systems. His work combines first-principles theory with non-adiabatic molecular dynamics to uncover how point defects, vacancies, and excited-state interactions govern recombination pathways and nonradiative losses in wide-bandgap semiconductors. His influential publications in Physical Review Letters, The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, Materials Today Physics, and Computational Materials Science highlight breakthroughs in carrier injection asymmetry, defect-induced trapping, and hot-carrier cooling mechanisms that directly impact the efficiency of III-nitride LEDs and related devices. Dr. Yuxin Yang has contributed significantly to predictive semiconductor modelling, elucidating interlayer charge-transfer dynamics in hBN/graphene heterostructures and guiding the design principles of β-Ga₂O₃, AlN, and B-containing nitrides. His work on lanthanide-regulated Mn⁴⁺/Mn²⁺ self-reduction and luminescent sensing materials further demonstrates versatility across optical and functional materials research. With 57 google scholar citations, an h-index of 4, and an i10-index of 2, his growing scholarly influence is supported by impactful theoretical findings, a patent on wide-bandgap nitride quantum-well structures, and active contributions to R&D-driven materials engineering. He regularly engages in peer-review service, conference presentations, and scientific community initiatives, reinforcing his role in advancing next-generation semiconductor and photonic technologies.

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Sakthivel Gandhi | Nanocomposites | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sakthivel Gandhi | Nanocomposites | Best Researcher Award

GLAMP Researcher | Changwon National University | South Korea

Dr. Sakthivel Gandhi is a distinguished materials chemist and nanotechnology researcher recognized for his impactful contributions to advanced functional materials. With 958 Google Scholar citations, an h-index of 18, and 33 i10-index publications, his work spans nanomaterials design, mesoporous frameworks, hybrid systems, luminescent materials, and high-performance sensing platforms. He has made notable advances in phosphor technology, including remote phosphors, silicate-based emitters, and phosphor-in-glass systems that enhance lighting efficiency and photovoltaic performance. A significant portion of his research centers on mesoporous silica, POSS-based hybrids, and upconverting nanoparticles, applied toward sensing endocrine disruptors, parabens, benzophenone derivatives, triclosan, and peroxide species in edible oils. His innovations include nano-engineered electrochemical interfaces, hybrid nanostructures for antibiotic degradation, and multifunctional theranostic systems for biomedical applications such as nano-cardio medicine and photodynamic therapy. Dr. Sakthivel Gandhi has secured competitive research funding from major national agencies, supporting projects on phosphor-assisted solar enhancement, mesoporous silica–phosphor integrations, and energy-storage materials. His translational output includes patents on magnetic mesoporous theranostic platforms, MnO₂-based edible-oil sensors, and hybrid inks for next-generation sensing. He has authored book chapters with leading publishers and received prestigious recognitions including thesis awards, faculty awards, and international distinctions. His research leadership spans scholarly reviewing, conference contributions, and innovation-driven R&D translation.

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Hierarchical mesoporous silica nanofibers as multifunctional scaffolds for bone tissue regeneration
– Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition, 2013 | Citations: 67
Bioinspired hybrid mesoporous silica–gelatin sandwich construct for bone tissue engineering
– Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 2014 | Citations: 65
A novel nano-interfaced superoxide biosensor
– Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2013 | Citations: 61