Dr. R.M.MUTHUKRISHNAN | MATERIALS SCIENCE | Best Researcher Award
POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER | URAL FEDERAL UNIVERSITY, Russia
Dr. R. M. Muthukrishnan is an emerging physicist specializing in magnetoelectric and multiferroic nanomaterials. Born on August 22, 1995, he is currently a Post-Doctoral Researcher at the Institute of Natural Science and Mathematics, Ural Federal University, Russia. He previously served as a Research Fellow at IIT Indore. With a Ph.D. in Physics from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Dr. Muthukrishnan’s research focuses on electro/photo/electrochemical sensing and magnetostriction properties of nanomaterials. He has published over nine high-impact research articles, with a cumulative impact factor of 24.40 and an h-index of 6. His contributions include novel nanocomposites for energy, sensor, and biological applications. He has actively presented his research in numerous national and international conferences.
Profile
🎓 Education
Dr. Muthukrishnan earned his B.Sc. in Physics from Loyola College, Chennai (2013–2016), followed by an M.Sc. from D.G. Vaishnav College (2016–2018), where he conducted a project on plant extract characterization. He completed his Ph.D. (2018–2024) at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, focusing on structural and magnetic studies of bismuth ferrite nanocomposites. He has also held two research positions: as a Research Fellow at IIT Indore (May–Nov 2024) and currently as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Ural Federal University, Russia (Dec 2024–present). His academic training spans material synthesis (sol-gel, hydrothermal, electrospinning), various spectroscopic and diffraction techniques, and software tools like VESTA, Origin, and JANA2006.
💼 Experience
Dr. Muthukrishnan’s research experience includes exploring electrochemical, magnetoelectric, and photocatalytic properties of nanomaterials. He has worked with advanced material characterization tools and synthesis techniques across institutes in India and Russia. At IIT Indore, he contributed to projects involving multifunctional sensing and magnetoelectric nanocomposites. At Ural Federal University, he is currently focusing on integrating sensing materials with practical applications in energy storage and environment monitoring. His experience spans over seven years of academic and laboratory research, publishing in Elsevier and Springer journals, and presenting at reputed conferences like ICONN, SMTBEA, and IACG. He is also skilled in interdisciplinary applications such as larvicidal and antibacterial nanomaterials and sericulture enhancement.
🏅 Awards and Honors
Dr. Muthukrishnan has earned recognition through multiple oral presentations at prestigious international and national conferences, including ICONN-2023, SMTBEA-2022, and ICFCMS-2021. He actively collaborates with IIT Indore and contributes to funded research proposals submitted to DST and DRDO on magnetic nanocomposites and energy harvesting. While his academic journey is still evolving, his growing citation metrics (80 citations, h-index 6) and frequent involvement in funded projects reflect his recognition in the scientific community. His manuscripts have been accepted in reputed journals such as Materials Letters and Journal of Solid State Chemistry, showcasing impactful interdisciplinary research.
🔬 Research Focus
Dr. Muthukrishnan’s core research lies in the synthesis and application of magnetoelectric and multiferroic nanocomposites, especially Bismuth Ferrite (BiFeO₃)-based systems. He explores their utility in energy storage, photocatalysis, electrochemical and glucose sensing, and environmental remediation. His work investigates superexchange interactions in composites like LaFeO₃/BiVO₄ and BiFeO₃/LaCrO₃ to enhance multiferroic behavior. He also develops green synthesis routes for nanoparticles with antibacterial and larvicidal functions. Ongoing projects explore morphology-dependent photocatalysis, glucose sensors, and nanocomposite incorporation in silk. His interdisciplinary approach links condensed matter physics with bio-nanotechnology and energy applications for societal benefit.
📝 Conclusion
Dr. R. M. Muthukrishnan is an emerging and promising materials physicist, already contributing significantly to the fields of multiferroics and green nanotechnology. With a solid academic trajectory, multiple high-quality publications, and involvement in interdisciplinary applications, he clearly qualifies as a strong candidate for a “Best Researcher” award—especially in the early-career researcher category. Strengthening his citation profile, pursuing independent projects, and increasing his global academic visibility will further bolster his eligibility for future honors.
Publication
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Structural and functional properties of BiFeO₃/CuCrO₂ nanocomposites for next-generation photosensors
Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 2025-08
📌 DOI: 10.1016/j.mssp.2025.109547
🧾 Authors: MuthuKrishnan R M, Ankur Sharma, Y. Naveen Kumar, S.M. Abdul Kader -
Sustainable Solutions: ZnO Nanoparticles for Enhanced Photocatalytic Treatment of Paracetamol and Diclofenac
Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2025-05
📌 DOI: 10.1007/s11270-025-07957-5
🧾 Authors: Pourkodee D, Christina Rhoda J, Renuka Devee D, Muthukrishnan R M, Sailatha E -
Pharmaceutical Pollution Treatment via AOP-enhanced HB-TiO₂ Catalyst with Antimicrobial Activity
Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, 2025-03
📌 DOI: 10.1007/s10904-025-03703-w
🧾 Authors: Pourkodee D, Renuka Devee D, M. Pavithra, R. M. Muthukrishnan, et al. -
A novel photocatalytic activity of Bi₂S₃ nanoparticles for pharmaceutical and organic pollution removal in water remediation
Chemical Physics Impact, 2024-06
📌 DOI: 10.1016/j.chphi.2024.100605
🧾 Authors: Renuka Devee D, Sivanesan T, Muthukrishnan R․M, et al. -
Engineering the superexchange interaction of Fe³⁺-O²⁻-V⁵⁺ in LaFeO₃/BiVO₄ nanocomposite
Materials Letters, 2024-01
📌 DOI: 10.1016/j.matlet.2023.135433 -
Green synthesis of CuO nanoparticles using Amaranthus caudatus for non-enzymatic glucose sensing
Applied Physics A, 2023
📌 DOI: 10.1007/s00339-023-07029-7 -
Superexchange interaction in BiFeO₃/LaCrO₃ nanocomposite
Physica B: Condensed Matter, 2023
📌 DOI: 10.1016/j.physb.2023.415030 -
Green synthesis of (ZnO-Ag)/g-C₃N₄ nanocomposite with enhanced photocatalytic and antibacterial activities
Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2023
📌 DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2023.110877 -
BiFeO₃ nanoparticles for photocatalysis: Role of reducing agent
Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 2023
📌 DOI: 10.1007/s10854-023-09877-8 -
Green synthesis of CuO nanoparticles using Amaranthus dubius for sensor and photocatalytic applications
Chemical Physics Impact, 2023-12
📌 DOI: 10.1016/j.chphi.2023.100374 -
Cu-NPs via Centella asiatica extract & BiFeO₃ for glucose/fructose sensors
Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2023-12
📌 DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2023.111669
