Tao Song | Physical Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Tao Song | Physical Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | Hunan University of Technology | China

Mr. Tao Song is a researcher specializing in electrochemistry, functional organic materials, and surface engineering, with a particular focus on electroplating additives and structure–property relationships. The author has published 8 peer-reviewed research articles, receiving 30 citations with an h-index of 3, reflecting steady academic impact in applied electrochemical science. Research contributions include the design and characterization of imidazole-based and Schiff base derivatives for microvia copper electroplating, advancing performance control and process reliability. Collaborative work with 20 co-authors demonstrates strong interdisciplinary engagement across materials chemistry and electroanalysis. The research supports technological innovation in electronic manufacturing, contributing to improved efficiency, material utilization, and sustainable surface treatment processes with relevance to industrial and societal applications.

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Abdelhamid Errachid | Analytical Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Abdelhamid Errachid | Analytical Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Distinguished Professor |Institute of Analytical Sciences | France

Dr. Abdelhamid Errachid is a distinguished researcher recognized for his impactful contributions to analytical chemistry, biosensor engineering, and advanced electrochemical diagnostics. With 354 published documents, over 7,934 citations, and an h-index of 46, his work reflects exceptional scientific productivity, global research influence, and sustained excellence. His expertise spans molecular imprinting, microfabrication, nanomaterial-based biosensing, aptasensors, wearable diagnostics, and point-of-care analytical systems, with applications addressing medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and emerging public health needs. His research focuses heavily on the development of label-free electrochemical biosensors, flexible sensing platforms, nanoparticle-assisted detection systems, and microcontact-printed analytical devices, enabling highly sensitive detection of clinically relevant biomarkers, antibiotics, oncogenes, inflammatory markers, and illicit substances. His scholarly portfolio demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration, with more than 600 co-authors, reflecting an extensive global network and sustained engagement in high-impact scientific partnerships. His work is widely disseminated in leading journals and open-access research platforms, supporting innovations that advance healthcare technology, real-time disease monitoring, and next-generation analytical tools. Through his commitment to scientific innovation, translational research, and emerging sensing technologies, Dr. Errachid continues to drive progress in precision diagnostics and modern analytical science, contributing significantly to global scientific and societal advancement.

Profiles : Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications 

Ben Halima, H., Zine, N., Nemeir, I. A., Pfeiffer, N., Heuberger, A., Bausells, J., Elaissari, A., Jaffrezic-Renault, N., & Errachid, A. (2024). An immunoFET coupled with an immunomagnetic preconcentration technique for the sensitive EIS detection of HF biomarkers. Micromachines, 15(3).

Elouerghi, A., Bellarbi, L., Errachid, A., & Yaakoubi, N. (2024). An IoMT-based wearable thermography system for early breast cancer detection. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement.

Techakasikornpanich, M., Jangpatarapongsa, K., Polpanich, D., Zine, N., Errachid, A., & Elaissari, A. (2024). Biosensor technologies: DNA-based approaches for foodborne pathogen detection. TrAC – Trends in Analytical Chemistry.

Achmamad, A., M’Hammedi, T., Yaakoubi, N., Errachid, A., Fezazi, M. E., Jbari, A., & Bellarbi, L. (2024). Degree of stenosis quantification from phonoangiography signal analysis for diagnosing carotid artery disease. IEEE Sensors Journal.

Suwannin, P., Jangpatarapongsa, K., Frías, I. A. M., Polpanich, D., Techakasikornpanich, M., Elaissari, A., & Errachid, A. (2024). Development of ultrasensitive genosensor targeting pathogenic Leptospira DNA detection in urine sample. SSRN Electronic Journal.

Hemangini Pravinbhai | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Hemangini Pravinbhai | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Anand Pharmacy College | India

Ms. Hemangini Pravin Bhai is an emerging researcher in analytical and green pharmaceutical chemistry, steadily building a meaningful scientific presence with four publications, 4 citations, and an h-index of 1. Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability-driven analytical method development, optimization-based validation, and the integration of environmental metrics into pharmaceutical analysis. She skillfully applies advanced tools such as Box–Behnken experimental design, Analytical Quality by Design (AQbD), densitometric evaluation, and protein precipitation optimization to create robust, sensitive, reproducible, and eco-friendly analytical workflows. Her research portfolio highlights validated analytical methods for antihypertensive and antidiabetic drug combinations, reflecting versatility in handling complex formulations and biologically relevant matrices while ensuring regulatory-aligned precision and method selectivity. By incorporating greenness and whiteness assessment tools, she aligns her work with global trends promoting environmentally conscious analytical science. Looking ahead, her scientific impact can be further enhanced through interdisciplinary collaborations, involvement in international research networks, and the adoption of advanced platforms such as LC–HRMS, automation, microfluidic-based analysis, and AI-assisted chemometrics. With a strong technical foundation, growing recognition, and a clear vision for sustainable innovation, Ms. Hemangini Pravin Bhai demonstrates excellent potential to become a leading contributor to next-generation green pharmaceutical analytical science.

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Featured Publications

Patel, K., Macwan, P., Prajapati, A., Patel, H., & Parmar, R. (2023). Box‒Behnken design-assisted development of an eco-friendly thin-layer chromatography‒densitometry method for the quantification of amlodipine besylate, metoprolol succinate. JPC–Journal of Planar Chromatography–Modern TLC, 36(4), 265–277. Cited by 3

H. P. Patel, K. G. Pandtrg, D. P. Patel, J. R. Christian, & P. A. Shah. (2021). Box-Behnken design assisted protein precipitation optimization for simultaneous determination of metformin hydrochloride and alogliptin benzoate in plasma. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 83(4), 785–793. Cited by 1

Patel, D., Patel, H., Thakkar, V., & Patel, K. (2025). Validated UPLC-MS/MS bioanalytical method for determination of palbociclib along with comparison of methods by greenness and whiteness evaluation. Microchemical Journal, 114587.

Hemangini Patel, T. S. B., Kalpana Patel, & Rajnikant Mardia. (2025). Analytical quality by design-based optimization of ecofriendly thin‑layer chromatography‒densitometry method for quantification of antihypertensive combination using complex. JPC – Journal of Planar Chromatography – Modern TLC, 38, 69–81.

Hemangini Patel, B. S., Prasha Patel, Kalpana Patel, Rajnikant Maradia, & Tejal Soni. (2025). Green metrics evaluation of analytical methodologies for amlodipine besylate, telmisartan and indapamide: A critical and comprehensive review. Journal of Chemical Health Risks, 15, 751–790.

Fritz Pragst | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Paper Award

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Prof. Dr. Fritz Pragst | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Paper Award

Guest Scientist | Humboldt University of Berlin | Germany

Prof. Dr. Fritz Pragst is a distinguished scholar in forensic and analytical toxicology whose work has significantly shaped modern toxicological science, evidence interpretation, and laboratory methodology. With an academic career spanning several decades, he has established himself as a leading authority in systematic toxicological analysis, forensic chemistry, and biomarker research, contributing to both foundational understanding and applied forensic practice. His scientific influence is demonstrated through 147 published documents, more than 6,170 citations, and an h-index of 43, reflecting consistent scholarly impact, high research relevance, and continued citation in contemporary toxicology literature. His pioneering contributions to hair analysis methodology, including alcohol biomarkers such as ethyl glucuronide and drug exposure evaluation in cases involving familial substance misuse, have provided globally referenced frameworks for long-term toxicological monitoring, legal case assessments, and public health applications. His work addresses complex analytical challenges, including differentiation between substance exposure routes, interpretation of low-level toxicological data, validation of forensic laboratory workflows, and development of ethical and scientifically defensible interpretation models. Beyond research, he has actively contributed to scientific societies, served in editorial and advisory roles, and engaged in extensive collaboration across multidisciplinary research networks, thereby supporting international knowledge exchange and capacity building within toxicology and forensic science communities. His scholarly output also demonstrates a commitment to solving real-world challenges, including improving diagnostic accuracy, enhancing substance abuse monitoring, and supporting fair use of toxicological evidence in legal and clinical environments. Through his influential publications, leadership roles, and contributions to methodological rigor and scientific education, Prof. Dr. Fritz Pragst has made a lasting impact on global forensic toxicology, ensuring that analytical science continues to advance with accuracy, ethical integrity, and societal relevance.

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Pragst, F. (2025). Systematic toxicological analysis in forensic and clinical laboratories: a challenging task of analytical chemistry. ChemTexts, 11(2).

Pragst, F., & Balíková, M. A. (2006). State of the art in hair analysis for detection of drug and alcohol abuse. Clinica Chimica Acta, 370(1–2), 17–49.

Pragst, F. (2022). Is there a relationship between abuse of alcohol and illicit drugs seen in hair results? Drug Testing and Analysis. (2025 listing for 2025 issues)

Prof. Dr. Fritz Pragst has significantly advanced forensic and clinical toxicology through pioneering work in systematic toxicological analysis and hair‐based drug detection methods, shaping global standards and improving public health, justice systems, and medico-legal investigations. His research continues to inspire innovation, strengthen scientific reliability, and support safer societies worldwide.

Limin Gu | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Research Article Award

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Prof. Dr. Limin Gu | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Research Article Award

Associate Professor | Hebei University of Science and Technology | China

Prof. Dr. Limin Gu is a distinguished Associate Professor and a leading researcher in the field of flame retardant materials and materials science and engineering. She has made significant contributions to advancing sustainable flame-retardant technologies through her work at the College of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Hebei University of Science & Technology, and as an active member of the Research Center for Chemical Safety & Security and Verification Technology. Her research focuses on intrinsically flame-retardant polymer synthesis, bio-based halogen-free flame retardants, graphene functionalization, and computer vision-assisted chemical analysis. With strong expertise in analytical techniques such as GC, GC-MS, HPLC, TGA, and TG-IR, she effectively integrates experimental and applied approaches in her studies. Prof. Gu has authored more than 20 scientific publications in prestigious journals including European Polymer Journal, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, and Journal of Applied Polymer Science, and has also published a scholarly monograph on flame-retardant waterborne polyurethane materials. Her innovative research has led to over ten awarded Chinese patents related to bio-based flame retardants, phosphonium compounds, and multifunctional polymeric materials, highlighting her dedication to developing eco-friendly and high-performance flame-retardant systems. Recognized for her scientific excellence and contributions to sustainable materials development, Prof. Gu continues to influence the advancement of green chemistry and polymer innovation. Her growing academic impact is demonstrated by 227 citations, 17 documents, and an h-index of 8, reflecting her emerging leadership and meaningful contributions to the global materials science community.

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Featured Publications

Gu, L., Shi, Y., Liu, W., Zhang, L., & Ge, Y. (2025). Synthesis and characterization of the hemicellulose-based “three sources into one” intumescent flame retardant and its modification on cellulose. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 150(12), 9105-9119.

Moussa Ouakki | Electrochemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Moussa Ouakki | Electrochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Ibn Tofail University| Morocco

Prof. Moussa Ouakki is a distinguished Moroccan chemist and academic scholar serving as Maître de Conférence en Chimie at the École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie, Université Ibn Tofaïl, Kénitra, Maroc. He holds a doctorate in Fundamental and Applied Chemistry with a specialization in the valorization of imidazole compounds for corrosion inhibition of steel in acidic media through theoretical, electrochemical, and spectroscopic studies. His academic background also includes advanced training in physicochemical materials, organic and environmental chemistry, and life sciences. In addition, he has pursued professional development in chemical education, patent systems, and chemical safety in collaboration with the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Throughout his academic career, Prof. Ouakki has contributed extensively to teaching, research supervision, and curriculum design across undergraduate, engineering, and doctoral programs. His teaching expertise spans electrochemical kinetics, materials science, corrosion mechanisms, and electrolyte chemistry. His research interests focus on corrosion inhibition, green chemistry, electrochemical analysis, materials development, and theoretical modeling of corrosion systems. His research skills include density functional theory (DFT), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, electrodeposition, dielectric characterization, and molecular dynamics simulations. He has co-supervised several doctoral candidates, published more than a hundred international research papers, contributed multiple book chapters, and secured a patent for novel imidazole-based corrosion inhibitors. As a respected member of editorial boards and a reviewer for leading scientific journals, Prof. Ouakki continues to make remarkable contributions to advancing sustainable chemistry and materials protection. His academic impact is further reflected in his growing recognition with 3,836 citations, 125 documents, and an h-index of 41.

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Featured Publications

Ouakki, M., Galai, M., Rbaa, M., Abousalem, A. S., Lakhrissi, B., Rifi, E. H., & Ebn Touhami, M. (2019). Quantum chemical and experimental evaluation of the inhibitory action of two imidazole derivatives on mild steel corrosion in sulphuric acid medium. Heliyon, 5(11), e02716. Cited by: 147

Rbaa, M., Ouakki, M., Galai, M., Berisha, A., Lakhrissi, B., Jama, C., Warad, I., & Touhami, M. E. (2020). Simple preparation and characterization of novel 8-hydroxyquinoline derivatives as effective acid corrosion inhibitor for mild steel: Experimental and theoretical studies. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 602, 125094. Cited by: 144

Ouakki, M., Galai, M., Rbaa, M., Abousalem, A. S., Lakhrissi, B., Touhami, M. E., & Cherkaoui, M. (2020). Electrochemical, thermodynamic and theoretical studies of some imidazole derivatives compounds as acid corrosion inhibitors for mild steel. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 319, 114063. Cited by: 140

Ouakki, M., Galai, M., & Cherkaoui, M. (2022). Imidazole derivatives as efficient and potential class of corrosion inhibitors for metals and alloys in aqueous electrolytes: A review. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 345, 117815. Cited by: 123

Oubaaqa, M., Ouakki, M., Rbaa, M., Abousalem, A. S., Maatallah, M., Benhiba, F., & Touhami, M. E. (2021). Insight into the corrosion inhibition of new amino acids as efficient inhibitors for mild steel in HCl solution: Experimental studies and theoretical calculations. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 334, 116520.

 

Matias Cardenas | Analytical Chemistry | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Matias Cardenas | Analytical Chemistry | Young Scientist Award

Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto | Argentina

Dr. Matias Alberto Cardenas is an emerging leader in analytical chemistry whose academic journey began with a degree in Microbiology from the Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, eventually culminating in a Doctorate in Chemical Sciences (Ph.D., Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, 2025) with a thesis on electroanalytical detection of neonicotinoids in honey. Over the course of his academic and professional trajectory, he has built a strong profile combining teaching, research, and project leadership: he has served as a teaching assistant in microbiology and chemistry courses, evaluated faculty competitions, and held administrative roles such as departmental counselor and evaluator of socio-community practices. His professional experience includes directing and collaborating in multiple research projects funded by national agencies (FONCYT, CONICET, SECyT), including leading the “ApisLoq” nanoparticle-based biopesticide project, and contributing to interdisciplinary programs aiming at sustainable contaminant analysis in agro-food systems. His research interests lie in electrochemical sensor technology, nanomaterials, chemometric data analysis, and food and environmental contaminant detection, and he is skilled in applying electroanalytical techniques, multivariate statistics, sensor fabrication, separation methods, and method validation. Notably, his publications include articles such as Chemometric-assisted electrochemical sensor for simultaneous determination of neonicotinoids imidacloprid and thiamethoxam in honey (Analytical Methods) and Reduction of Fusarium proliferatum growth and fumonisin accumulation by ZnO nanoparticles (International Journal of Food Microbiology). His leadership in research projects, conference presentations across Latin America and Europe, and service in academic governance reflect strong dedication to community and science. In recognition of his contributions, he has earned awards such as “Best Poster” and “Best Work” in electroanalytical chemistry at national conferences. In summary, Dr. Cardenas combines solid educational credentials, relevant professional experience, advanced technical skills, a growing record of impactful publications, and formal honors — making him a promising researcher with significant potential to contribute to global analytical chemistry. Dr. Cardenas’s academic impact is further reflected in his growing recognition with 1 citation, 2 documents, and an h-index of 1.

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Featured Publications

1. Cardenas, M. A., Vignati, M., Pierini, G. D., Robledo, S. N., Moressi, M. B., & D’Eramo, F. (2025). Chemometric-assisted electrochemical sensor for simultaneous determination of neonicotinoids imidacloprid and thiamethoxam in honey samples. Analytical Methods.

2. Cardenas, M. A., Alaníz, R. D., Crapnell, R., Robledo, S. N., Fernández, H., Arévalo, F. J., Granero, A. M., Banks, C. E., & Pierini, G. D. (2025, August 13). Electrochemically activated screen-printed graphene electrochemical sensor for daidzein determination in edible peanut oils. Chemosensors.

3. Pena, G. A., Cardenas, M. A., Monge, M. P., Yerkovich, N., Planes, G. A., & Chulze, S. N. (2022). Reduction of Fusarium proliferatum growth and fumonisin accumulation by ZnO nanoparticles both on a maize based medium and irradiated maize grains. International Journal of Food Microbiology.

Sergey Valeryevich Dezhurov | Materials Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr.Sergey Valeryevich Dezhurov | Materials Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Research Scientist at Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences in  Russia.

🔬 Short Biography 🌿💊📚

👨‍🔬 Сергей Валерьевич Дежуров is a seasoned Russian chemist . With over 20 years of experience in the field of chemistry and nanotechnology 🧪, he has contributed significantly to scientific innovation. A graduate of Novosibirsk State University, Faculty of Natural Sciences (1996–2001), he specialized in chemistry and later pursued postgraduate studies in bioorganic chemistry 📘. His professional journey spans roles as a chemistry teacher, synthetic chemist, sales and technical manager, and senior research scientist. Currently affiliated with the Institute of General Physics (IOF RAS) and the Research Institute of Applied Acoustics (NIIPA), he focuses on luminescent materials, quantum dots, bioconjugates, and thin-film technologies 🔬. Sergey is the author of 20+ scientific publications and 4 patents, with deep involvement in international and Russian R&D projects. He is passionate about applying scientific knowledge to create real-world solutions, especially in advanced optics and sensor systems 🌍.

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🔍 Summary of Suitability:

Sergey V. Dezhurov stands out as an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his over 20 years of dedicated scientific work in chemistry, nanotechnology, and materials science. His deep expertise in quantum dots, polymer composites, bioorganic chemistry, and optical materials has yielded breakthrough innovations with real-world impact. His experience spans both academic and industrial domains, showcasing versatility, technical depth, and strong leadership in high-tech R&D environments.

🔹 Education & Experience 

🎓 Sergey Dежуров completed his undergraduate studies in chemistry at Novosibirsk State University (1996–2001) and advanced his knowledge through postgraduate studies in bioorganic chemistry and management courses 📚. His career began in education and laboratory roles before progressing into industrial research. Between 2003–2005, he worked at the Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine (ICBFM SB RAS) and then as a synthetic chemist at Cambridge LLC. From 2008 onwards, he held research and leadership roles in high-tech centers such as “Nanotech-Dubna” and NIIPA, focusing on quantum dots, polymeric materials, and optical sensors 🧪. He also contributed to technology commercialization and industrial process optimization. Since 2024, he has been working at the Institute of General Physics (IOF RAS) on thin-film technologies for microdisplays and solar cells 🌞. His versatile experience spans R&D, team leadership, and complex instrumentation, establishing him as an accomplished figure in chemical technology and nanomaterials 🌐.

🔹 Professional Development 

🧑‍🔧 Sergey Dежуров’s professional development reflects a commitment to innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and continuous learning. He has mastered a variety of specialized software tools such as ChemOffice, OriginLab, and MultiChrom for analytical and synthetic chemistry applications 💻. His hands-on expertise covers organic and colloidal synthesis, design of thixotropic gels, development of bioconjugates, and surface modification of nanoparticles. He has independently acquired knowledge in optical and analytical instrumentation software and is proficient in spoken English 🌍. Sergey has played key roles in developing fluorescent microspheres for cytometry, FRET-based sensor systems, and new-generation luminescent materials. He led process engineering and team management in pilot production setups, demonstrating both technical and leadership skills 🧑‍🏫. His involvement in national and international grant-funded projects has further refined his strategic research and development abilities, keeping him at the cutting edge of applied chemistry, nanotechnology, and material science 🌟.

🏅 Awards and Recognitions

  • 🏆 Co-author of more than 20 scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals

  • 📚 Author of 4 patents in the field of luminescent materials and quantum dots

  • 🎓 Contributor to national and international research projects and grants

  • 🧪 Developer of innovative sensor systems using quantum dot-based FRET

  • 🔬 Recognized for high-impact research in nano-optical materials and bioconjugates

  • 🗣️ Regular participant and presenter at scientific conferences in Russia and abroad

🔬 Research Focus

🧪 Sergey Dежуров’s research is deeply rooted in nanomaterials chemistry, focusing on quantum dots, luminescent compounds, and advanced polymer systems. His work encompasses organic and colloidal synthesis, photoaffinity labeling of biomolecules, and bioconjugation techniques relevant to diagnostics and life sciences 💡. A key part of his research includes thin-film technologies for applications in microdisplays and solar cells, and the development of sensor systems based on FRET principles. Sergey has also designed high-stability semiconductor colloidal quantum dots and customized surface modifications for nanoparticles, tailoring properties like charge, polarity, and dispersibility ⚗️. His innovations support cutting-edge applications in optical sensing, nanobiotechnology, and materials engineering. By bridging chemistry with device-level implementation, his work contributes to the development of real-world technologies in areas like biosensors, optoelectronics, and photonics 🌈. His ongoing efforts ensure the evolution of intelligent, functional nanomaterials that drive future-oriented scientific solutions.

Publications & Citations 📚

📄 “Effect of combustion air humidification on the operation of a biomass boiler – Theoretical analysis” – Heliyon, 2025 | 📅 Published: 2025 | 🔁 Cited by: 0 | ✍️ Authors: Dlouhý, T.; Havlík, J.

📄 “Improving the energy effectivity of biomass drying for utilisation in energy systems by combining convective and contact drying” – Drying Technology, 2024 | 📅 Published: 2024 | 🔁 Cited by: 0 | ✍️ Authors: Havlík, J.; Dlouhý, T.

🔍 Conclusion:

With a unique blend of scientific creativity, technological innovation, and sustained impact, Sergey V. Dezhurov exemplifies the core values of the Best Researcher Award. His pioneering work in functional nanomaterials and sensor systems has contributed meaningfully to modern chemistry, nanotech-based diagnostics, and advanced materials engineering. His candidacy reflects excellence, leadership, and a forward-looking vision in scientific research .

Sunil Kumar| Materials Chemistry | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Dr. Sunil Kumar| Materials Chemistry | Outstanding Scientist Award

Assistant Professor at L.N.T. College, B.R.A. Bihar University, Muzaffarpur , India.

Dr. Sunil Kumar 👨‍🔬 is an accomplished Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) and Head of the Department of Chemistry at L.N.T. College, Muzaffarpur 📚. With a Ph.D. from IIT(BHU) in Polymer Chemistry & Materials Science 🧪, his research spans quantum dots, solar cells, nanomaterials, and electrochemical sensors ☀️🔬. He has authored numerous high-impact publications and book chapters 📖, and his contributions have earned him awards including the “Research Excellence Award” 🏆. Dr. Kumar actively mentors Ph.D. scholars and engages in international research collaborations 🌍, while also promoting ICT-based education and scientific outreach 🎥💡.

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🔍 Summary of Suitability:

Dr. Sunil Kumar demonstrates exemplary scientific credentials as a researcher, educator, and innovator in the field of Chemistry and Material Science. His extensive work in nanomaterials, polymer chemistry, and renewable energy applications reflects both depth and impact. With over 17 international publications, 16 book chapters, and a Ph.D. from IIT(BHU), he has made valuable scientific advancements, especially in quantum dot-sensitized solar cells (QDSSC) and electrochemical energy storage. His consistent presence at national and international conferences, invited talks, and editorial roles further affirms his status as a leading scientist with strong academic leadership and outreach.

🎓 Education & Experience 

🎓 Education:

  • 🏫 High School – UP Board (2006) – 70.5% – Science

  • 🧪 Intermediate – UP Board (2008) – 75.8% – Science

  • 🎓 B.Sc. (Hons) – Banaras Hindu University (2012) – Chemistry – 72.6%

  • 📘 M.Sc. – BHU (2014) – Chemistry – 78.9%

  • 🎓 Ph.D. – IIT(BHU) (2022) – Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science

🧑‍🏫 Professional Experience:

  • 👨‍🏫 Assistant Professor, Dept. of Chemistry, L.N.T. College (2017–Present)

  • 👔 Head of Department, Chemistry (Since Aug 2019)

  • 🧑‍💼 Course Coordinator & Administrative Roles (Multiple ongoing)

Professional Development 🚀📖

Dr. Sunil Kumar is deeply committed to professional growth through a range of development programs 📚. He has completed orientation and refresher courses from reputed HRDC centers 🏛️ and has attended FDPs at IIT(BHU), NIT Uttarakhand, and others 🖥️. His participation includes training on water management 💧, ICT in education 🎥, and emotional intelligence 🧠. He is a regular speaker at national and international conferences 🎤, delivering invited talks on energy materials and nanotechnology 🔋. His involvement as Chairperson, Jury, and Convener at academic events further enhances his educational leadership profile 🏆.

Research Focus 🔍🤖

Dr. Kumar’s research focuses on advanced materials and clean energy technologies 🌞. His work encompasses nanomaterials, redox polymers, polyurethane electrolytes, and polyelectrolytes, with a major emphasis on solar photovoltaics like QDSSC and DSSC ⚛️. He also delves into energy storage materials, batteries, and electrochemical sensors 🔋🧪. The interdisciplinary nature of his research links chemistry with environmental sustainability and renewable energy innovation 🌍. His studies aim to develop efficient, cost-effective solutions using polymer science and nanotechnology 🧫🔬. These pursuits contribute to both academic advancement and real-world energy challenges ⚙️.

Awards and Honors 🏆🎖️

  • 🏆 Vice Chancellor’s “Research Excellence Award”, B.R.A. Bihar University – 2024

  • 🧑‍🏫 Featured in Hindustan Times – “Top 10 Professors Shaping Minds in India” – 2023

  • 🧪 Best Poster Award – NSETCS, Institute of Science, BHU – 2018

  • 🎓 Editorial Board Member – International Conference on Quantum Physics – 2023

Publications & Citations 📚

  • Recent development in 2D material-based advanced photoanodes for high-performance DSSCs – S Kumar et al. 📄 Solar Energy (2023), Cited by: 47 📈

  • Functionalized thermoplastic polyurethane as hole conductor for QDSSCs – S Kumar et al. 🔋 ACS Appl. Energy Mater. (2018), Cited by: 40 📊

  • Electrochemical response of functionalized conducting polyaniline: An overview – A Saraswat, S Kumar ⚡ Eur. Polym. J. (2023), Cited by: 27 🔬

  • Low-cost flame synthesized La₂/₃Cu₃Ti₄O₁₂ electro-ceramic: Electrical & optical properties – L Singh et al., S Kumar 🧪 Ceram. Int. (2023), Cited by: 22 🔍

  • Redox mediation via chain extenders in PU segments for CdS QDSSCs – S Kumar et al. 🧬 Solar Energy (2022), Cited by: 22 🌞

  • Carbon nanomaterials-based electrochemical sensor for pollutants analysis – S Kumar, AN Srivastva 🌿 Anal. Chem. Adv. (2021), Cited by: 18 🧫

  • Polyaniline composites for futuristic energy devices – A Saraswat, S Kumar 🚀 Eur. Polym. J. (2023), Cited by: 17 💡

  • Graphene oxide PU ionomer gel electrolyte for QDSSCs – S Kumar et al. 💧 J. Alloys Compd. (2022), Cited by: 17 🧱

  • Review on functional electrolyte & redox polymers in 3G PV technologies – S Kumar, P Maiti 📚 Energy & Fuels (2023), Cited by: 14 ☀️

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🔍 Conclusion:

Dr. Sunil Kumar exemplifies the vision of an Outstanding Scientist—one who not only advances fundamental science but also drives applied innovations with real-world impact. His research fosters renewable energy solutions and clean technologies that align with national and global scientific priorities 🌍. His leadership, innovation, publication record, and commitment to student development make him a deserving and exceptional candidate for the Outstanding Scientist Award 🏆.

 

 

Eduardo González-Zamora | Multicomponent Reactions | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Eduardo González-Zamora | Multicomponent Reactions | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, campus Iztapalapa , Mexico.

Dr. Eduardo González-Zamora 👨‍🔬 is a full professor at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa (UAM-I) 🇲🇽. With a passion for chemistry 🧪, he earned his MSc from UAM-I in 1988 🎓. He completed his PhD in 1998 at Paris XI University 🇫🇷, under Prof. R. Beugelmans. He further enriched his experience with postdoctoral roles in UNAM 🇲🇽 and CNRS 🇫🇷, and served as a visiting professor at UCLA 🇺🇸 in 2011. His scientific journey is driven by innovation in polyheterocycle synthesis, peptide and total synthesis, and MOF chemistry 🔬. His global academic path reflects a commitment to excellence 🌍.

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🔍 Summary of Suitability:

Dr. Eduardo González-Zamora exemplifies academic excellence, innovation, and international collaboration in the field of organic chemistry 🧪. His journey spans over three decades of impactful research, teaching, and mentorship. With advanced degrees from prestigious institutions in Mexico 🇲🇽 and France 🇫🇷, and postdoctoral research in top-tier global labs—including CNRS and UCLA 🇺🇸—he has developed a strong international presence and research footprint. His role as a full professor at UAM-I further highlights his leadership in the scientific community.

🎓 Education & Experience 

  • 🎓 MSc in Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa (UAM-I), 1988

  • 🎓 PhD in Chemistry, Paris XI University, France, 1998

  • 🧪 Postdoc at Instituto de Química, UNAM, Mexico (under Prof. R. Cruz)

  • 🔬 Postdoc at Institut de Chimie des Substances Naturelles, CNRS, France (with Prof. J. Zhu)

  • 👨‍🏫 Visiting Professor, UCLA (M.A. Garcia-Garibay’s group), USA, 2011

  • 👨‍🔬 Full Professor, Department of Chemistry, UAM-I, Mexico

Professional Development 🚀📖

Dr. González-Zamora’s professional development reflects a dynamic trajectory across prestigious global institutions 🌐. After solid foundations in Mexico 🇲🇽, he expanded his research horizons in France 🇫🇷 through advanced studies and postdoctoral work, gaining invaluable experience in synthetic chemistry 🧬. His role at UCLA 🇺🇸 as a visiting professor further enriched his international profile. As a full professor at UAM-I, he actively mentors students, leads innovative projects, and contributes to academic and scientific communities 📚. His development is marked by continual learning, collaboration, and leadership in research 🔍, teaching 📖, and international scientific networking 🤝.

Research Focus 🔍🤖

Dr. González-Zamora’s research is centered on organic synthesis with a focus on constructing complex molecular architectures 🧪. He specializes in the synthesis of polyheterocycles via multicomponent reactions (MCRs) ⚗️, contributing significantly to advances in heterocyclic chemistry. His work also spans peptide synthesis 🧬 and total synthesis strategies, aiming at efficient and innovative molecular assembly. Furthermore, he explores Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for potential applications in catalysis and material science 🧱. His research is driven by curiosity, creativity, and interdisciplinary integration, making significant impacts in both theoretical understanding and practical applications 🔍.

Publications & Citations 📚

Synthesis of polyheterocycles via multicomponent reactions, IA Ibarra, A Islas-Jácome, E González-Zamora, Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry 16 (9), 1402-1418, 243, 2018
MOF Materials for the Capture of Highly Toxic H₂S and SO₂, E Martínez-Ahumada, A López-Olvera, V Jancik, JE Sánchez-Bautista, …, Organometallics 39 (7), 883-915, 168, 2020
Structure stability of HKUST-1 towards water and ethanol and their effect on its CO₂ capture properties, JR Álvarez, E Sánchez-González, E Pérez, E Schneider-Revueltas, …, Dalton Transactions 46 (28), 9192-9200, 133, 2017
CO₂ capture under humid conditions in metal–organic frameworks, E González-Zamora, IA Ibarra, Materials Chemistry Frontiers 1 (8), 1471-1484, 122, 2017
Highly reversible sorption of H₂S and CO₂ by an environmentally friendly Mg-based MOF, E Sánchez-González, PGM Mileo, M Sagastuy-Breña, JR Álvarez, …, Journal of Materials Chemistry A 6 (35), 16900-16909, 100, 2018
High and energy-efficient reversible SO₂ uptake by a robust Sc(III)-based MOF, JA Zárate, E Sánchez-González, DR Williams, E González-Zamora, …, Journal of Materials Chemistry A 7 (26), 15580-15584, 86, 2019
Catalytic activity of HKUST-1 in the oxidation of trans-ferulic acid to vanillin, R Yepez, S García, P Schachat, M Sánchez-Sánchez, …, New Journal of Chemistry 39 (7), 5112-5115, 86, 2015
Greener synthesis of Cu-MOF-74 and its catalytic use for the generation of vanillin, JG Flores, E Sánchez-González, A Gutiérrez-Alejandre, J Aguilar-Pliego, …, Dalton Transactions 47 (13), 4639-4645, 85, 2018
Wilkinson’s catalyst catalyzed selective hydrogenation of olefin in the presence of an aromatic nitro function: a remarkable solvent effect, A Jourdant, E González-Zamora, J Zhu, The Journal of Organic Chemistry 67 (9), 3163-3164, 83, 2002
The Ugi three-component and its variants, JC Flores-Reyes, A Islas-Jácome, E González-Zamora, Organic Chemistry Frontiers 8 (19), 5460-5515, 81, 2021
Outstanding reversible H₂S capture by an Al(III)-based MOF, JA Zárate, E Sánchez-González, T Jurado-Vázquez, …, Chemical Communications 55 (21), 3049-3052, 77, 2019
Multicomponent domino process to oxa-bridged polyheterocycles and pyrrolopyridines, structural diversity derived from work-up procedure, R Gámez-Montaño, E González-Zamora, P Potier, J Zhu, Tetrahedron 58 (32), 6351-6358, 74, 2002

🔍 Conclusion:

Dr. Eduardo González-Zamora’s consistent, high-impact contributions to synthetic and materials chemistry make him an exceptional choice for the Best Researcher Award. His innovative research, mentorship, and global collaborations have left a profound mark on the field. His career is a testament to academic rigor, scientific curiosity, and international cooperation—core values that embody what this award stands for. 🥇