Nikhil Kumar | Energy Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Nikhil Kumar | Energy Materials | Best Researcher Award

Scientist at CSIR-NML Jamshedpur in India.

Dr. Nikhil Kumar 🌟 is a Scientist at CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML), Jamshedpur, India 🧪. Holding a Ph.D. in Chemistry from NIT Kurukshetra, his research delves into perovskites, coordination polymers, electrocatalysis, and MOFs for sustainable energy and corrosion protection ⚡🔬. He has served as a postdoctoral fellow at KIST, South Korea 🇰🇷, and received multiple accolades, including the ACS Emerging Investigators Award 🏅. With 30+ publications, patents, and active research projects, Dr. Kumar is shaping the future of functional materials and green chemistry 🌍📘. He’s also a skilled instrumentalist and science communicator 🎤🧫.

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🔍 Summary of Suitability:

Dr. Nikhil Kumar exemplifies research excellence through his work in advanced materials, catalysis, and sustainable energy 🔬⚡. With a Ph.D. in Chemistry and postdoctoral experience at the prestigious KIST, South Korea 🇰🇷, he has demonstrated consistent innovation, productivity, and global engagement in cutting-edge science. He is currently serving as a Scientist at CSIR-NML, India – a hub of scientific innovation 🧪.

🎓 Education

  • 📘 Ph.D. in Chemistry (2018–2021) – NIT Kurukshetra, Haryana
    Research: Perovskites & Coordination Polymers for Catalysis and Water Splitting

  • 🧪 M.Sc. in Inorganic Chemistry (2016) – Central University of Haryana
    Graduated with 88.34% – First Class Honors

  • 🧫 B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry (2014) – Zakir Husain Delhi College, University of Delhi
    Graduated with 74.80% – First Class

  • 🏫 HSC (2011) – JNV, Chandpur, Bijnor, UP

  • 📚 SSLC (2009) – JNV, Chandpur, Bijnor, UP

💼 Experience

  • 🧪 Scientist (Sep 2022–Present) – CSIR-NML, Jamshedpur
    Functional Materials Group, Advanced Materials & Corrosion Division

  • 🇰🇷 Postdoctoral Scientist (Nov 2021–Aug 2022) – KIST, South Korea
    Sputtered perovskite electrodes, exsolved catalysts for ammonia synthesis

  • 🔬 Project Associate (Apr 2017–Mar 2021) – NIT Kurukshetra
    Worked on Ru-based perovskites, MOFs, and catalysis under UGC-DAE-CSR

  • 🧱 Summer Intern (Jun 2016) – IIT Ropar
    Research on MOF synthesis & applications

  • 🧾 M.Sc. Dissertation (Jan–May 2016) – Central University of Haryana
    Mechanochemical synthesis of MOFs

Professional Development 🚀📖

Dr. Nikhil Kumar has demonstrated outstanding professional development through global research exposure, innovative projects, and prestigious fellowships 🌍🔬. He enhanced his expertise during a postdoctoral stint at KIST, South Korea 🇰🇷, and was selected for the Excellence Fellowship in Israel 🇮🇱. His work spans advanced materials, electrocatalysis, and MOFs for energy and environmental applications ⚡🌱. As a scientist at CSIR-NML 🧪, he contributes to high-impact R&D projects and holds multiple patents and publications 📚🧠. He actively engages in conferences, lectures, and training programs, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing 🎤🏅.

Research Focus 🔍🤖

Dr. Nikhil Kumar’s research focuses on Materials Chemistry with a strong emphasis on Functional Materials for Energy and Environment 🔋🌿. His work explores perovskite oxides, coordination polymers, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for applications in heterogeneous catalysis, electrocatalysis (OER, HER, ORR), water splitting, and corrosion protection ⚗️⚙️. He also investigates carbon quantum dots and their use in optical devices and sensors 💡🔬. With interdisciplinary skills in synthesis, characterization, and spectroscopy, his research contributes to the advancement of sustainable energy, green chemistry, and advanced materials for next-generation technologies 🌍🧪.

🏆 Awards & Honors

  • 🥇 Emerging Investigators Award (2021) – ACS Crystal Growth & Design

  • 🎖️ Postdoctoral Fellowship – KIST, South Korea

  • 🌟 Excellence Fellowship Program (2022–2024) – Israel Academy of Sciences (Declined)

  • 🧠 Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship (2022) – The Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO), Spain

  • 🧪 SCO-Young Scientist Conclave Selection (2023) – DST India, JNCASR Bangalore

  • 🥈 Best Poster (Meghnad Saha) Award – Research Conclave 2018, IIT Ropar

  • 📜 Multiple Certificates of Merit & Distinction – Delhi University & Central University of Haryana

  • 🎖️ College Colour Award – Zakir Husain Delhi College, DU

  • 🏅 NCC & March Past Awards – University of Delhi Events

Publications & Citations 📚

📘 Design, synthesis, biological activity… hybrid molecules – 59 citations (2020) 🧬💊
⚡ Multifunctionality Exploration of Ca2FeRuO6… electrocatalyst – 53 citations (2021) ⚙️🔋💧
🔍 Multianalytes sensing probe… Cu²⁺ and Fe³⁺ ions – 49 citations (2021) 📱🧪🌈
⚗️ Investigation of CaLaScRuO6+δ… bifunctional electrocatalyst – 47 citations (2020) 🌊🔌🧪
🧱 Transition metal ions… coordination polymers – 28 citations (2020) 🧩⚛️
🔶 Triggering Lewis acidic nature… Cd-centers in 2D-CPs – 27 citations (2020) 🧬🧲
💡 Solid-state fluorescence… CQDs@bioplastic composites – 26 citations (2023) 🌈💡📦
🌿 Cellulose‐Supported CuI… Triazoles for DFT study – 25 citations (2019) ♻️⚗️🧪
🔬 Design, synthesis… diorganotin(IV) complexes – 22 citations (2021) 🧫🧬☠️

🔍 Conclusion:

Dr. Nikhil Kumar’s research is deeply impactful, interdisciplinary, and globally recognized. His contributions to sustainable chemistry, material science, and clean energy solutions reflect a visionary approach to modern scientific challenges. He not only excels in innovation but also in scientific leadership and outreach, making him an ideal recipient of the Best Researcher Award 🥇🌟.

 

Jing Pan | Electrochemistry | Chemical Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Jing Pan | Electrochemistry | Chemical Research Excellence Award

Professor at Yangzhou University in China.

🌟 Professor Pan Jing is a distinguished researcher at Yangzhou University, Jiangsu, China 🇨🇳. Her expertise lies in the properties and applications of micro/nanostructural magnetoelectricity, photoelectricity, and catalysis ⚡🔬. She focuses on materials such as ZnO, SnO₂, Graphene, and MoS₂, exploring their potential for photovoltaic applications, environmental improvement, and new energy solutions 🌍🔋. Through her pioneering work, she contributes to advancing sustainable technologies and innovative material applications, making a significant impact in the field of nanoscience and energy research 🚀📡.

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🔍 Summary of Suitability:

Professor Pan Jing’s work in nanomaterials, magnetoelectricity, photoelectricity, and catalysis aligns well with the award’s criteria. Her pioneering studies on materials like ZnO, SnO₂, Graphene, and MoS₂ contribute to chemical research innovations in photovoltaics, energy solutions, and environmental sustainability 🌍⚡.

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Materials Science 🏅 – Specialized in nanomaterials and their applications.

  • Master’s Degree in Chemistry 🧪 – Focused on material properties and catalysis.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Physics/Chemistry 📚 – Built a strong foundation in material sciences.

🏆 Experience:

  • Professor at Yangzhou University, Jiangsu, China 🎓 – Leading research in nanostructural magnetoelectricity, photoelectricity, and catalysis.

  • Research on ZnO, SnO₂, Graphene, and MoS₂ 🔬 – Exploring their applications in photovoltaics, environmental improvement, and new energy.

  • Contributor to Sustainable Technologies 🌍 – Innovating materials for cleaner energy and environmental advancements.

  • Mentor & Educator 👩‍🏫 – Guiding students and researchers in advanced material sciences.

Professional Development 🚀📖

🔬 Professor Pan Jing has dedicated her career to advancing nanomaterials research at Yangzhou University, Jiangsu, China 🇨🇳. She has conducted cutting-edge studies on ZnO, SnO₂, Graphene, and MoS₂, exploring their magnetoelectric, photoelectric, and catalytic properties ⚡🧪. Her work contributes to sustainable energy solutions, environmental enhancement, and photovoltaic advancements 🌍🔋. Actively engaged in scientific collaborations, academic mentoring, and interdisciplinary research, she fosters innovation in nanotechnology 🚀. Through publications, conferences, and educational leadership, she inspires the next generation of scientists, shaping the future of energy and materials science 📚🏆.

 

Research Focus 🔍🤖

Professor Pan Jing focuses her research on nanomaterials and their multifunctional properties 🔬🌟. Her work explores the magnetoelectric, photoelectric, and catalytic behaviors of advanced materials like ZnO, SnO₂, Graphene, and MoS₂ ⚡🧪. These materials have transformative applications in photovoltaics, sustainable energy, and environmental remediation 🌍🔋. Her studies aim to enhance energy efficiency, develop eco-friendly technologies, and advance nano-enabled solutions 🚀. By integrating nanotechnology with renewable energy and environmental science, she contributes to cutting-edge advancements in material science, fostering innovation for a cleaner and more energy-efficient future 💡🏆.

Publication Top Notes:

1️⃣ High-efficient OER/ORR bifunctional electrocatalyst based on single transition-metal anchored Graphynes – R. Wang, W. Su, Z. Kang, S. Guo, J. Pan (📅2025) [0️⃣ citations] 📄 Applied Surface Science

2️⃣ Boosting oxygen evolution reaction by FeNi hydroxide-organic framework electrocatalyst toward alkaline water electrolyzer – Y. Chen, Q. Li, Y. Lin, J. Hu, X. Xu (📅2024) [1️⃣7️⃣ citations] 📄 Nature Communications

3️⃣ Enhanced oxygen evolution reaction activity on two-dimensional vdW ferromagnetic Cr₂Ge₂Te₆ through synergism between two active sites – Z. Kang, W. Su, Q. Li, J. Hu, J. Pan (📅2024) [0️⃣ citations] 📄 Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics

4️⃣ TM-doping modulated p-d orbital coupling to enhance the oxygen evolution performance of Ni₃S₂ – Q. Li, M. Zhang, R. Wang, J. Pan, H. Fu (📅2024) [0️⃣ citations] 📄 Nanoscale Advances

5️⃣ Oxygen-Vacancy-Induced Enhancement of BiVO₄ Bifunctional Photoelectrochemical Activity for Overall Water Splitting – H. Fu, Q. Qi, Y. Li, J. Pan, C. Zhong (📅2024) [1️⃣ citation] 📄 Nanomaterials

6️⃣ Active site transfer improves electrocatalytic activity of Fe₃GeTe₂ edge planes for the oxygen evolution reaction: a first-principles calculation study – W. Su, Z. Kang, Q. Li, J. Pan (📅2024) [0️⃣ citations] 📄 New Journal of Chemistry

🎯 Conclusion:

Professor Pan Jing’s innovative research, interdisciplinary impact, and dedication to advancing chemical sciences make her an excellent nominee for the Chemical Research Excellence Award 🏅. Her contributions drive sustainable advancements in energy, catalysis, and nanomaterials, reinforcing her outstanding achievements in chemical research.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Ravikumar CR | Batteries | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ravikumar CR | Batteries | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ravikumar CR, East West Institute Of Technology, India

Dr. C.R. Ravikumar, M.Sc., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at East West Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, India. With over 15 years of teaching and research experience, his expertise lies in secondary batteries, supercapacitors, and electrochemical sensors. He earned his Ph.D. from Kalasalingam University, Tamil Nadu, focusing on the electrochemical behavior of β-nickel hydroxide electrodes in nickel-based secondary batteries. Dr. Ravikumar has published over 172 research papers and holds significant expertise in electroanalytical techniques and material synthesis. His work aims to advance energy storage technologies and sensor development for a sustainable future. 🌍🔋📚

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🎓 Education and Experience:

  • Ph.D. – Effect of additives on β-nickel hydroxide electrodes in nickel-based batteries, Kalasalingam University, Tamil Nadu 🏅
  • M.Sc. (Inorganic Chemistry) – V.V. Pura College of Science, Bangalore University 🎯
  • B.Sc. (Chemistry, Botany, Zoology) – V.V. Puram Science College, Bangalore University 🌿
  • Associate Professor – East West Institute of Technology, Bengaluru (2018 – Present) 👨‍🏫
  • Assistant Professor – East West Institute of Technology, Bengaluru (2015 – 2017) 🏛️
  • Assistant Professor – SVV Institute of Technology, Bengaluru (2013 – 2015) 🎓
  • Assistant Professor – Padmashree Institute of Management Studies, Bengaluru (2013 – 2014) 🏢
  • Assistant Professor – GSS Institute of Technology, Bengaluru (2007 – 2013) 👨‍🔬

📈 Professional Development:


Dr. Ravikumar has made significant contributions to electrochemical science, focusing on battery technology and electrochemical sensors. His research explores the synthesis and characterization of nickel hydroxide electrodes with metal dopants for battery and supercapacitor applications. He is also engaged in developing modified carbon paste electrode-based sensors and investigating electroanalytical techniques to improve performance. With over 172 research publications, including 154 journal papers and 18 ISBN papers, Dr. Ravikumar has established himself as a leading figure in electrochemical research. He has served as an examiner, deputy chief superintendent, and squad member for university examinations. 🌍🔬📚

🔋 Research Focus:


Dr. Ravikumar’s research primarily focuses on secondary batteries, nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries, supercapacitors, and electrochemical sensors. His work includes the synthesis and characterization of nickel hydroxide electrodes with metal dopants, developing pasted electrodes, and improving electrode performance through electrochemical studies. His expertise in electroanalytical techniques has enabled advancements in modified carbon paste electrode-based sensors for environmental and biomedical applications. His research aims to enhance energy storage efficiency and sensor sensitivity, contributing to sustainable energy solutions. 🌍🔋⚡

🏆 Awards and Honors:

  • Best Researcher Award – East West Institute of Technology 🏆
  • Outstanding Contribution in Research – VTU Belgaum 🌟
  • Certificate of Excellence in Teaching – Bangalore University 🥇
  • Top Researcher Award – East West Institute of Technology 🏅
  • Editorial Board Member – Leading scientific journals 📖

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Enhanced photocatalytic and electrochemical performance of TiO₂-Fe₂O₃ nanocomposite: Its applications in dye decolorization and as supercapacitors – Cited by: 180 (2020) 🌟🔋🎯
  2. Facile green synthesis of silver oxide nanoparticles and their electrochemical, photocatalytic and biological studies – Cited by: 160 (2020) 🌿⚡🧪
  3. Nano CuO: Electrochemical sensor for the determination of paracetamol and D-glucose – Cited by: 155 (2019) 🩺🧪🛠️
  4. Sonochemical synthesis of NiFe₂O₄ nanoparticles: Characterization and their photocatalytic and electrochemical applications – Cited by: 139 (2020) 🔬🧪💡
  5. Multi-functional Zn₂TiO₄: Sm³⁺ nanopowders: excellent performance as an electrochemical sensor and a UV photocatalyst – Cited by: 122 (2018) 🌞⚡🧲