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 🥇🌟.

 

Md. Ramjan Sheikh | Environmental science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Md. Ramjan Sheikh | Environmental science | Best Researcher Award

Research assistant at  Gono Bishwabidyalay in Bangladesh.

Md. Ramjan Sheikh 🎓 is a dedicated biochemist specializing in molecular biology 🧬. He holds an M.S. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology from Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University 🏛️ and currently serves as a consultant biochemist at Super Medical Hospital, Savar, Dhaka 🏥. With expertise in bacterial genomics, RT-PCR, and bioinformatics 🖥️, he is also the founder of the Plasma Cell Research Center 🔬. Passionate about research, he has contributed to multiple scientific publications 📚 and actively engages in training and workshops. His work focuses on antimicrobial resistance, plant biochemistry, and computational biology for drug discovery 💊.

 

Professional Profile

Suitability for the Best Researcher Award 🏆

Md. Ramjan Sheikh is a highly accomplished biochemist and molecular biologist 🧬 with a strong research background in bacterial genomics, antimicrobial resistance, plant biochemistry, and computational drug design 💊. His extensive hands-on experience in RT-PCR, enzyme assays, whole-genome sequencing, and bioinformatics 🖥️ has led to significant scientific contributions. With multiple peer-reviewed publications 📚, active involvement in research education 🎓, and leadership as the founder of the Plasma Cell Research Center 🔬, he demonstrates an outstanding commitment to advancing biochemical research.

Education 🎓

  • M.S. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (2023) 🧬
    • Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Bangladesh 🏛️
    • CGPA: 3.83/4.00
  • B.Sc. (Hons) in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (2020) 🧪
    • Gono Bishwabidyalay, Bangladesh 🏫
    • CGPA: 3.76/4.00
  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) in Science (2014) 🏆
    • Gov. Yasin College 🏢
    • GPA: 4.30/5.00
  • Secondary School Certificate (SSC) in Science (2012) 🏅
    • Kola Sadar Uddin High School 📖
    • GPA: 4.69/5.00

Experience 👨‍🔬

  • Consultant Biochemist (Present) 🏥
    • Super Medical Hospital, Savar, Dhaka
  • Founder & Instructor 🔬
    • Plasma Cell Research Center
  • Laboratory Officer (Feb 2021 – Dec 2021) 🏢
    • Gonosasthaya RNA Molecular Diagnostic and Research Center, Dhaka
  • Research & Training Experience 📚
    • Conducted RT-PCR tests for Covid-19, Hepatitis B & C 🦠
    • Hands-on expertise in molecular biology techniques (PCR, DNA extraction, ELISA) 🧫
    • Completed various bioinformatics and programming trainings (Python, R, SPSS) 💻
    • Engaged in bacterial genomics and antimicrobial research 🦠🔬

Professional Development 🚀📖

Md. Ramjan Sheikh 🧬 is committed to continuous professional growth through research, training, and hands-on experience. He has undergone specialized training in RT-PCR 🦠, bioinformatics 🖥️, and molecular characterization 🔬. His expertise spans bacterial genomics, computational drug design 💊, and enzyme assays. He has completed multiple workshops on Python and R programming for biological research 📊. As the founder of the Plasma Cell Research Center 🏫, he mentors young researchers in molecular biology. His contributions to scientific publications 📚 and active participation in conferences make him a dynamic professional dedicated to advancing biochemistry and molecular biology.

Research Focus 🔍🤖

Md. Ramjan Sheikh’s research focuses on biochemistry and molecular biology 🧬, with expertise in bacterial genomics 🦠, antimicrobial resistance 🏥, and plant biochemistry 🌿. He explores enzyme assays 🔬, proteomics 🧫, and genetic diversity in crops 🌾. His studies on computational drug design 💊 integrate bioinformatics 🖥️, artificial intelligence 🤖, and machine learning. He also investigates RNA-based diagnostics 🧪 and molecular mechanisms of diseases 🏥. Passionate about innovation, he contributes to scientific advancements through experimental research, genome sequencing, and biomarker discovery 🔍. His work supports drug development, agriculture, and disease prevention worldwide.

Awards & Honors 🏆🎖️

  • Founder & Instructor of Plasma Cell Research Center 🔬🏅
    • Recognized for contributions to research education and mentorship.
  • Best Research Contributor in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 🧬🏆
    • Honored for impactful scientific publications and research advancements.
  • Recipient of Research Training Certifications 📜🥇
    • Successfully completed specialized training in RT-PCR, bioinformatics, and computational drug design.
  • Outstanding Performance in Graduate Studies 🎓🎖️
    • Achieved high academic excellence (CGPA: 3.83/4.00) in M.S. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology.
  • Scientific Paper Publications & Recognition 📚🏅
    • Published multiple research articles in reputed international journals.

 

Publication Top Notes:

📜 Determination of antimicrobial activity of medicinal plant Cassia obtusifolia L.(Chakunda) leaf extract on selected pathogenic microbes – MH Rony, MAS Imran, R Islam, F Ahmed, BB Zaker, P Akter, MG Mosaib, … | 🏆 Cited by: 3 | 📅 Year: 2019

🧬 Biochemical analysis of Leonurus sibiricus and prediction of its bioactive compound-protein interactions in Homo sapiens – AA Osman, AAA Omar, MA Khatun, MR Sheikh, MS Alam, MMU Zaman, … | 🏆 Cited by: 2 | 📅 Year: 2024

🚬 Proteomic Insights Into The Health Impacts of Cigarette Smoking: Analyzing Nicotine, PAHs, Aromatic Amines, And Aldehydes – ML Miah, MF Hossain, ME Uddin, MH Rahman, H Barua, AA Osman, … | 🏆 Cited by: 1 | 📅 Year: 2025

🌫️ Modeling the Interactions Between Chemicals and Proteins to Predict the Health Consequences of Air Pollution – MR Sheikh, HH Mahmud, MS Hossen, D Saha, ME Uddin, MF Hossain, … | 📅 Year: 2025

🦠 Identification and Characterization of a Protease Producing Bacillus cereus Strain From Tannery Waste for Efficient Dehairing of Goat Skin – ME Uddin, MR Sheikh, M Asaduzzaman, S Ahmed, SK Kundu, AAI Sina | 📅 Year: 2025

🌱 Morphophysiological characterization of buckwheat landraces toward the development of germplasm in Bangladesh – MR Sheikh, M Shafiuzzaman, A Khan, MTS Turin, MT Abedin, MA Sayed | 📅 Year: 2024

🧬 Genomic Insights into the Cultivated Common Buckwheat: A Comprehensive Review on Genetic Diversity, Population Structure, and Marker Technologies – MR Sheikh, MT Abedin, ME Uddin, AS Toma, L Lisa, D Saha, MA Sayed | 📅 Year: 2025.

📌 Conclusion:

Given his pioneering research, high-impact publications, leadership in scientific mentorship, and significant advancements in molecular biology and computational research, Md. Ramjan Sheikh is an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award 🏆. His work not only enhances scientific knowledge but also contributes to healthcare, biotechnology, and drug discovery. Recognizing his contributions would further inspire innovation and excellence in biochemical and molecular research.