Best Researcher Award
Manoj Nayak
CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO), India
Manoj Nayak is a researcher affiliated with CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO), India, whose reported research record includes work associated with nanotechnology in environment and related food, material, coating, and extraction applications.
The researcher profile is considered in the context of documented scholarly output, bibliometric indicators, and recent publications. The available publication record includes studies addressing extraction, functional modification, electrostatic spray coating, postharvest preservation, and quality assessment, providing a research connection between advanced processing approaches and practical material or environmental applications.[1]
Abstract
Manoj Nayak’s documented research profile combines a measurable publication and citation record with recent studies involving advanced extraction and coating technologies. The reported Scopus indicators comprise 46 documents, 1,161 citations, and an h-index of 17.[1] Recent publications demonstrate applications of ultrasonic–microwave-assisted processing, functional modification of β-glucan, electrostatic spray coating, and postharvest quality preservation.[2]
Keywords
Nanotechnology in Environment; Nanomaterials; Functional Modification; Ultrasonic Extraction; Microwave-Assisted Processing; Electrostatic Spray Coating; Postharvest Technology; β-Glucan; Food Measurement.
Introduction
Research at the interface of nanotechnology, functional materials, processing technologies, and environmental applications increasingly emphasizes efficient methods with measurable practical outcomes. Within this broad context, Nayak’s recent publications provide evidence of research involving material extraction, modification, surface coating, and quality preservation. The publication record also indicates engagement with multidisciplinary applications where processing and material characteristics influence performance.[3]
Research Profile
The available profile identifies CSIR-CSIO as the researcher’s institutional affiliation and Nanotechnology in Environment as the stated subject area. The bibliometric information supplied for this profile provides a quantitative basis for evaluating scholarly activity, while the recent article record provides qualitative evidence of applied research themes. ORCID identification further supports persistent attribution of scholarly work.[4]
Research Contributions
- Investigation of ultrasonic–microwave-assisted alkaline extraction and functional modification of β-glucan from Ganoderma lucidum.[2]
- Comparative evaluation of conventional dipping and electrostatic spray coating approaches for food-quality preservation.[5]
- Application-oriented research connecting material and coating technologies with postharvest quality assessment.
Publications
- Sequential ultrasonic–microwave-assisted alkaline extraction and functional modification of β-glucan from Ganoderma lucidum. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 2026. [2]
- Comparative study on the efficacy of dip and electrostatic spray carboxymethyl cellulose orange peel extract coatings for improving postharvest quality and sensory attributes of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 2026.[5]
- Effect of conventional dipping and twin-nozzle electrostatic spray coating methods on the shelf-life quality parameters of Apples (Rich Red): A comparative study. Applied Food Research, 2025..[6]
Research Impact
The reported citation count of 1,161 and h-index of 17 indicate a measurable scholarly footprint in the indexed record provided for this profile.[1] The recent publications additionally demonstrate application-focused research, particularly in extraction, functional materials, electrostatic coating, and postharvest quality. These outputs provide a basis for considering the researcher within an interdisciplinary nanotechnology and applied research context.
Award Suitability
For the Best Researcher Award associated with Global Nano Awards, the profile presents both quantitative indicators and identifiable recent research outputs. Suitability can be assessed through the documented publication record, citation indicators, research relevance, and demonstrated application of advanced processing and coating methods. The evidence supports consideration for recognition while leaving final award decisions to the applicable evaluation process.
Conclusion
Manoj Nayak’s profile combines a documented Scopus-indexed record with recent multidisciplinary publications addressing functional extraction and advanced coating technologies. The reported bibliometric indicators and publication themes provide a structured basis for academic recognition in the stated field of Nanotechnology in Environment.
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Manoj Nayak, Author ID 57205985397. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57205985397
- Springer. (2026). Sequential ultrasonic–microwave-assisted alkaline extraction and functional modification of β-glucan from Ganoderma lucidum. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-026-04487-4
- Springer. (2026). Comparative study on the efficacy of dip and electrostatic spray carboxymethyl cellulose orange peel extract coatings for improving postharvest quality and sensory attributes of tomato.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-025-04021-y
- ORCID. (n.d.). Manoj Nayak ORCID record.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1984-425X
- Elsevier. (2025). Effect of conventional dipping and twin-nozzle electrostatic spray coating methods on the shelf-life quality parameters of Apples (Rich Red): A comparative study. Applied Food Research.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afres.2025.100829
- Elsevier. (2025). Applied Food Research article record, DOI 10.1016/j.afres.2025.100829.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afres.2025.100829