Sabyasachi Sarkar | Bioinorganic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Sabyasachi Sarkar | Bioinorganic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award 

Honorary Distinguished Professor | Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira | India

Prof. Dr. Sabyasachi Sarkar is a distinguished chemist whose pioneering work bridges fundamental and applied research, combining enzymatic and nanocarbon innovations to create transformative solutions for science and society. He has led and contributed to advanced research in bioinorganic chemistry, catalysis, and nanomaterial systems, with a focus on enzyme-inspired catalysis, sustainable chemical processes, and nanocarbon-based energy conversion. His interdisciplinary research integrates biochemical principles with material science, resulting in significant advancements in metalloenzyme modeling, biomimetic catalyst development, and functional nanomaterials. Prof. Sarkar’s contributions are further exemplified by multiple groundbreaking patents in drug delivery, ambient energy conversion, and catalytic ammonia synthesis, demonstrating both innovation and real-world applicability. His academic influence extends through the training and mentoring of scientists, fostering collaborations across chemistry, biology, and materials science. Prof. Sarkar has received numerous honors and recognitions for his excellence in research and education, reflecting his role as a global leader in advancing sustainable chemistry. His scholarly impact is evident in his 6,444 citations, 229 documents, and an h-index of 39, underscoring the enduring significance and reach of his work in chemical sciences.

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Featured Publications

Müller, A., Sarkar, S., Shah, S. Q. N., Bögge, H., Schmidtmann, M., & Sarkar, S., et al. (1999). Archimedean synthesis and magic numbers: “Sizing” giant molybdenum‐oxide‐based molecular spheres of the keplerate type. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 38(21), 3238–3241. Cited by: 503.

Tripathi, S., Sonkar, S. K., & Sarkar, S. (2011). Growth stimulation of gram (Cicer arietinum) plant by water soluble carbon nanotubes. Nanoscale, 3(3), 1176–1181. Cited by: 358.

Goswami, S., Das, S., Aich, K., Pakhira, B., Panja, S., Mukherjee, S. K., & Sarkar, S. (2013). A chemodosimeter for the ratiometric detection of hydrazine based on return of ESIPT and its application in live-cell imaging. Organic Letters, 15(21), 5412–5415. Cited by: 263.

Das, S. K., Chaudhury, P. K., Biswas, D., & Sarkar, S. (1994). Modeling for the active site of sulfite oxidase: Synthesis, characterization, and reactivity of [MoVIO₂(mnt)₂]²⁻ (mnt²⁻ = 1,2-dicyanoethylenedithiolate). Journal of the American Chemical Society, 116(20), 9061–9070. Cited by: 217.

Tripathi, S., & Sarkar, S. (2015). Influence of water soluble carbon dots on the growth of wheat plant. Applied Nanoscience, 5(5), 609–616. Cited by: 200.

Shama Firdaus | Coordination Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Shama Firdaus | Coordination Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Ph.D at Aligarh Muslim University in India.

Shama Firdaus 🎓 is a dedicated Research Scholar in the Department of Applied Chemistry at Aligarh Muslim University, India 🇮🇳. With a strong academic background, including an M.Sc. in Polymer Science & Technology (89.5%) and a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry, she is currently pursuing her Ph.D., focusing on metal-organic frameworks and oxide nanoparticles. Her research contributions include publications on biomolecular interactions, coordination polymers, and dye adsorption. She has presented at national and international conferences 🏆 and has hands-on experience in synthesis, characterization, and polymer technology. Passionate about scientific advancements 🔬, she embodies teamwork, leadership, and a commitment to research excellence.

Professional Profile
Suitability for the Researcher Award

Shama Firdaus is a highly dedicated and accomplished research scholar in Applied Chemistry at Aligarh Muslim University. Her research focuses on Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), Nanocomposites, and Polymer Science, making significant contributions to material chemistry and nanotechnology 🔬. She has a strong academic record, multiple scientific publications, and active participation in national and international conferences 🎤.

Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry (2021-Present) – Aligarh Muslim University, India 🇮🇳
    • Research Focus: Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) & Oxide Nanoparticles
  • M.Sc. in Polymer Science & Technology (2019) – Aligarh Muslim University 🏅
    • Achieved 89.5%
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry (2017) – Aligarh Muslim University 🧪
    • Achieved 73.21%
  • Intermediate (12th Grade) (2013) – Rani Laxmi Bai Public School 📖
    • ISC Board, 83%
  • High School (10th Grade) (2011) – Sacred Heart Convent School 🏫
    • ICSE Board, 75.86%

Experience & Research 🔬

  • Ph.D. Research (Ongoing) 📚
    • Project: Inspire DST Funded Research on MOFs & Composite Materials
    • Expertise: Synthesis, Characterization & Applications in Adsorption
  • M.Sc. Research 🏗️
    • Project: Synthesis & Characterization of PANI-Ag Nanocomposite
  • Internship at Indian Rubber Manufacturer Research Association, Mumbai (2018) 🏭
    • Training: Mixing, Molding & Characterization of Rubber Products
  • Internship at Parichha Thermal Power Project, Jhansi (2018) ⚡
    • Training: River Water Treatment & Corrosion Prevention in Power Plants
  • Conference Presentations 🎤
    • Oral & Poster Presentations at National & International Conferences
    • Best Poster Award at ICSD 2023 🏆

Professional Development 🚀📖

Shama Firdaus is committed to continuous professional growth through research, training, and academic contributions 📚. She has actively participated in national and international conferences 🎤, earning recognition, including the Best Poster Award at ICSD 2023 🏆. Her hands-on experience includes polymer science, nanocomposites, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) 🔬. She has undergone specialized training in rubber product characterization 🏭 and water treatment for corrosion prevention ⚡. With expertise in synthesis and characterization techniques, she collaborates on cutting-edge research, contributing to multiple scientific publications 📝. Passionate about innovation, she continues to expand her knowledge and impact in applied chemistry 🚀

Research Focus 🔍🤖

Shama Firdaus focuses her research on Material Chemistry and Nanotechnology 🔬, specializing in Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), Nanocomposites, and Polymer Science 🏗️. Her work explores biomolecular interactions, adsorption studies, and advanced materials for environmental applications 🌍. She is actively engaged in the synthesis, characterization, and application of MOFs and oxide nanoparticles for pollutant removal and sustainable chemistry ⚡. Her expertise extends to coordination polymers, biological interactions, and functional materials for industrial advancements 🏭. With a passion for cutting-edge material science, she contributes to innovations in chemical sustainability and nanomaterials for real-world applications 🚀.

Awards & Honors 🏆

  • Best Poster Presentation Award 🥇 at ICSD 2023 – 1st International Conference on New Vistas in Industrial Chemistry for Sustainable Development.
  • Oral Presentation Recognition 🎤 at National Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches in Chemical Sciences 2023, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
  • Poster Presentation 🖼️ at 2nd International Conference on Chemistry, Industry & Environment (ICCIE 2019), Aligarh Muslim University.
  • Poster Presentation 📊 at National Conference on Recent Advances in Material Sciences & Engineering (RAMSE 2019), Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth, Faridabad.
Publication Top Notes:

1️⃣ Juxtaposing consumption poverty and multidimensional poverty: A study in Indian context – P Das, B Paria, S Firdaush | 📅 2021 | 📑 Social Indicators Research 153 (2), 469-501 | 🔢 Cited by: 34

2️⃣ Intimate partner violence and its associated factors: a multidimensional analysis in the context of India – S Firdaush, P Das | 📅 2025 | 📑 Journal of Asian and African Studies 60 (2), 661-676 | 🔢 Cited by: 5

3️⃣ Status of Women Empowerment: A Comparative Study among the SAARC Countries – P Das, S Firdaush | 📅 2022 | 📑 Environmental Sustainability, Growth Trajectory and Gender: Contemporary … | 🔢 Cited by: 4

4️⃣ Status of Child Health Deprivation in West Bengal during 2005-06 to 2015-16: A Multidimensional Analysis – S Kumbhakar, S Firdaush, P Das | 📅 2022 | 📑 Productivity 62 (4) | 🔢 Cited by: 4

5️⃣ Child Immunizations: A Comparative Study Across States in India – K Maity, P Das, S Firdaush | 📅 2019 | 📑 Economic Affairs 64 (1), 207-215 | 🔢 Cited by: 3

6️⃣ Health Status of Muslim Women Across States in India: A Comparative Analysis – S Firdaush, P Das | 📅 2018 | 📑 International Journal of Inclusive Development 4 (2), 39-45 | 🔢 Cited by: 3

7️⃣ ICDS and the Status of Child Health: Does Good Governance Matter? – S Kumbhakar, S Firdaush, P Das | 📅 2023 | 📑 Social Sector Development and Governance, 61-76 | 🔢 Cited by: 1

8️⃣ Multidimensional poverty in India: a regional level analysis in the context of Sustainable Development Goals – P Das, B Paria, S Firdaush | 📅 2023 | 📑 Research Handbook on Poverty and Inequality, 205-223 | 🔢 Cited by: 1

9️⃣ Domestic violence on married women in India: a multidimensional analysis – S Firdaush, P Das | 📅 2022 | 📑 Registrar, Vidyasagar University on behalf of Vidyasagar University … | 🔢 Cited by: 1

🔟 Status of child health in India: a state level analysis – P Das, S Firdaush, SD Sarkar | 📅 2017 | 📑 Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India | 🔢 Cited by: 1

1️⃣1️⃣ Green Growth Through Micro-Entrepreneurship: Empowering Women for Sustainable Development in West Bengal – S Firdaush, S Baidya, U Bera, S Kumbhakar | 📅 2024 | 📑 Informal Manufacturing and Environmental Sustainability: A Global … | 🔢 Cited by: N/A

1️⃣2️⃣ ICDS and Child Malnutrition: A Comparative Assessment of Policy Outcomes across Indian States – S Kumbhakar, S Firdaush, P Das | 📅 2024 | 📑 Good Governance and Economic Development, 199-214 | 🔢 Cited by: N/A

1️⃣3️⃣ Status of Child Health Care: A State Level Analysis – S Firdaush, P Das | 📅 2019 | 📑 Unspecified Source | 🔢 Cited by: N/A

📌 Conclusion:

Given her exceptional research output, innovation in applied chemistry, and recognized contributions to nanotechnology and material science, Shama Firdaus is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award 🏆. Her dedication, technical expertise, and commitment to advancing chemical sciences make her a strong contender for this prestigious recognition 🚀.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rudivan Eldik | Bioinorganic Chemistry | Lifetime Achievement Award

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Prof. Dr. Rudivan Eldik | Bioinorganic Chemistry |Lifetime Achievement Award

Research Professor at FriedrichÁlexander University, Erlangen-Nuremberg in Germany.

Prof. Dr. Rudi van Eldik 🌍 is a distinguished chemist with a career spanning over five decades. Born on August 8, 1945, in Amsterdam 🇳🇱, he has held esteemed positions across South Africa, Germany, Poland, and beyond. With expertise in inorganic and bioinorganic reaction mechanisms ⚗️, he has authored over 1,000 scientific papers 📚 and supervised 85 PhD students 🎓. Prof. van Eldik has been honored with multiple doctorates and prestigious awards, including the Bundesverdienstkreuz 🇩🇪. Currently, he serves as a Research Professor at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland 🇵🇱, continuing his impactful scientific contributions.

Professional Profile
Suitability for the Achievement  Award

Prof. Dr. Rudi van Eldik is a globally respected chemist with over five decades of groundbreaking contributions in Inorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry ⚗️. His career spans prestigious institutions across South Africa, Germany, Poland, and beyond 🌍, proving his lasting impact on international scientific advancement. His work has not only expanded theoretical understanding but also improved practical applications in reaction mechanisms, catalysis, and kinetics 🔬.

🎓 Education:

  • 🧪 B.Sc. (1966) – Potchefstroom University, South Africa
  • 🧪 M.Sc. (1968) – Potchefstroom University, South Africa
  • 🧪 D.Sc. (1971) – Potchefstroom University, South Africa
  • 🎓 Habilitation (1982) – University of Frankfurt, Germany

💼 Experience:

  • 👨‍🏫 1968–1970 – Lecturer, Potchefstroom University, South Africa
  • 🔬 1971 – Post-Doctoral Fellow, SUNY at Buffalo, USA 🇺🇸
  • 👨‍🏫 1972–1976 – Senior Lecturer, Potchefstroom University, South Africa
  • 🔬 1977 – Post-Doctoral Fellow, University of Frankfurt, Germany 🇩🇪
  • 🔬 1978 – Senior Research Associate, SUNY at Buffalo, USA 🇺🇸
  • 👨‍🏫 1979 – Professor of Chemistry, Potchefstroom University, South Africa
  • 👨‍🔬 1980–1986 – Group Leader, Institute for Physical Chemistry, University of Frankfurt, Germany
  • 👨‍🏫 1987–1994 – Professor of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Witten/Herdecke, Germany
  • 🎖️ 1990–1995 – Honorary Professor, Potchefstroom University, South Africa
  • 🌍 1993–1998 – Visiting Professor, University of Utah, USA
  • 👨‍🏫 1994–2010 – Professor of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany
  • 🌏 Various Visiting Professorships:
    • University of Canterbury, New Zealand 🇳🇿
    • Ben Gurion University, Israel 🇮🇱
    • University of Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺
    • Jagiellonian University, Poland 🇵🇱
    • Sun Yat-Sen University, China 🇨🇳
  • 🏅 2010–Present – Emeritus Professor, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany
  • 👨‍🏫 2013–2020 – Professor of Inorganic Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, Poland
  • 🔬 2018–2025 – Research Professor of Inorganic Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Torun, Poland

 

Professional Development 🚀📖

Prof. Dr. Rudi van Eldik 🌟 has demonstrated outstanding professional development through decades of global academic excellence. Beginning his journey in South Africa 🇿🇦, he advanced his expertise with postdoctoral research in the USA 🇺🇸 and Germany 🇩🇪. His career flourished through prestigious roles as professor, researcher, and group leader 🧪, while serving at top universities worldwide 🌍. Renowned for pioneering work in inorganic and bioinorganic reaction mechanisms ⚗️, he has published over 1,000 papers 📚 and guided 85 PhD students 🎓. His global recognition includes honorary doctorates 🎖️ and awards like the Bundesverdienstkreuz 🇩🇪, reflecting lifelong dedication to chemistry.

Research Focus 🔍🤖

Prof. Dr. Rudi van Eldik 🔬 focuses his research on Inorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry ⚗️, with a special interest in studying complex reaction mechanisms 🔄. His work explores how metal ions interact in biological and chemical systems 🧠🌿, helping to understand important processes like enzyme functions and catalysis ⚡. He is also an expert in applying high-pressure techniques 💡 to study the thermodynamics and kinetics of chemical reactions 🔥❄️. Through his innovative research, he has made significant contributions to the fields of coordination chemistry, catalysis, and reaction dynamics 🌐, advancing both fundamental science and practical applications 🏆.

🏅 Awards & Honors:
  • 🎖️ 1977 – Alexander von Humboldt Fellow 🇩🇪
  • 🏆 1979 – Raikes Medal, South African Chemical Institute 🇿🇦
  • 🎓 1997 – Honorary Doctor of Science, Potchefstroom University 🇿🇦
  • 🎓 2006 – Honorary Doctor of Science, University of Kragujevac 🇷🇸
  • 🏅 2007 – Honorary Fellow, Royal Society of South Africa 🇿🇦
  • 🥇 2009 – Federal Cross of Merit (Bundesverdienstkreuz), Germany 🇩🇪
  • 🧪 2009 – Inorganic Mechanisms Award, Royal Society of Chemistry, London 🇬🇧
  • 🎓 2010 – Honorary Doctor of Science, Jagiellonian University 🇵🇱
  • 🎓 2010 – Honorary Doctor of Science, University of Pretoria 🇿🇦
  • 🎓 2012 – Honorary Doctor of Science, Ivanovo State University of Chemistry and Technology 🇷🇺
Publication Top Notes:

📄 Transition metal-catalyzed oxidation of sulfur (IV) oxides – C Brandt, R Van Eldik | Cited by: 742 | Year: 1995

📄 The chemistry of metal carbonato and carbon dioxide complexes – DA Palmer, R Van Eldik | Cited by: 683 | Year: 1983

📄 Activation and reaction volumes in solution. 3 – A Drljaca, CD Hubbard, R Van Eldik, T Asano, MV Basilevsky, … | Cited by: 385 | Year: 1998

📄 Characterisation of polymer fractions from waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and implications for waste management – M Schlummer, L Gruber, A Mäurer, G Wolz, R Van Eldik | Cited by: 305 | Year: 2007

📄 Inorganic high pressure chemistry: kinetics and mechanisms – R Van Eldik | Cited by: 248 | Year: 1986

📄 Gutmann donor and acceptor numbers for ionic liquids – M Schmeisser, P Illner, R Puchta, A Zahl, R van Eldik | Cited by: 233 | Year: 2012

📄 Kinetics and mechanism of the iron (III)-catalyzed autoxidation of sulfur (IV) oxides in aqueous solution – C Brandt, I Fabian, R van Eldik | Cited by: 232 | Year: 1994

📄 Chemistry under extreme and non-classical conditions – R van Eldik, CD Hubbard | Cited by: 222 | Year: 1996

📄 Spectrophotometric stopped‐flow apparatus suitable for high‐pressure experiments to 200 MPa – R Van Eldik, W Gaede, S Wieland, J Kraft, M Spitzer, DA Palmer | Cited by: 206 | Year: 1993

📄 Kinetics of [FeII(edta)] Oxidation by Molecular Oxygen Revisited. New Evidence for a Multistep Mechanism – S Seibig, R van Eldik | Cited by: 198 | Year: 1997

📌 Conclusion:

Prof. Dr. Rudi van Eldik’s lifelong dedication, exceptional research output, and global influence make him a perfect candidate for a Lifetime Achievement Award 🌟. His legacy is not only visible in his scientific discoveries but also through the generations of researchers he has mentored and inspired worldwide 🌐.