Dr. Vembakam Vijayakanth | Nanomagnetism | Best Researcher Award
Assistant professor | Mohan Babu University | India
Dr. Vembakam Vijayakanth is an emerging researcher in advanced magnetic nanomaterials, with impactful contributions spanning magnetic hyperthermia, electrochemical energy storage, photocatalysis, and multifunctional nanocomposites. His research primarily focuses on the synthesis, engineering, and application of magnetic nanoparticles, core–shell structures, rare-earth oxides, 2D materials, and spinel ferrites for biomedical, environmental, and energy-based technologies. With 19 research articles, 4 review papers, and a book chapter in internationally recognized journals, his works explore surfactant-mediated nanoparticle engineering, cytotoxicity studies, ligand-exchange mechanisms, energy-storage behavior, and photocatalytic degradation pathways. His findings on CoFe₂O₄ nanoparticles, doped spinel ferrites, and rGO/MWCNT-based nanocomposites demonstrate enhanced supercapacitor performance, efficient hyperthermia heating, and effective wastewater purification. These contributions highlight his consistent focus on bridging material synthesis with real-world functional applications. Dr. Vembakam Vijayakanth has achieved a strong scientific footprint with 922+ citations, 27 Scopus-indexed documents, and an h-index of 18, reflecting the influence and global reach of his research. His review works on dispersant effects in hyperthermia, CaFe₂O₄ nanoscience, Zn-based supercapacitor materials, and AFe₂O₄ nanoparticles are widely referenced in the nanoscience community. He has been recognized with multiple research awards, including the Indo Asian Young Scientist Award, Inspiring Senior Research Fellow Award, and Excellent Research Award. His research contributions extend to R&D instrumentation expertise, covering electrochemical workstations, AFM, XRD, Raman spectroscopy, magnetic hyperthermia systems, and photocatalytic reactors. Dr. Vembakam Vijayakanth actively contributes to scientific peer review as a reviewer for journals such as Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, Energy Storage, and InSc International Journal. He has also participated in notable international conferences and workshops related to nanoscience and material characterization, further establishing his presence in the global research community.
Featured Publications
1. Manohar, A., Vijayakanth, V., Vattikuti, S. V. P., & Kim, K. H. (2022). A mini-review on AFe₂O₄ (A = Zn, Mg, Mn, Co, Cu, and Ni) nanoparticles: Photocatalytic, magnetic hyperthermia and cytotoxicity study. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 286, 126117.
2. Manohar, A., Vijayakanth, V., & Kim, K. H. (2021). Influence of Ca doping on ZnFe₂O₄ nanoparticles: Magnetic hyperthermia and cytotoxicity study. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 886, 161276.
3. Manohar, A., Vijayakanth, V., Pallavolu, M. R., & Kim, K. H. (2021). Effects of Ni-substitution on structural, magnetic hyperthermia, photocatalytic and cytotoxicity properties of MgFe₂O₄ nanoparticles. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 879, 160515.
4. Manohar, A., Vijayakanth, V., Vattikuti, S. V. P., & Kim, K. H. (2022). Synthesis and characterization of Mg²⁺ substituted MnFe₂O₄ nanoparticles for supercapacitor applications. Ceramics International, 48(20), 30695–30703.
5. Manohar, A., Vijayakanth, V., & Hong, R. (2020). Solvothermal reflux synthesis of NiFe₂O₄ nanocrystals: Dielectric and magnetic hyperthermia properties. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 31(1), 799–806.