Samiksha Painuly | Metal Organic | Young Scientist Award

Published on by Young Scientists Awards

Ms. Samiksha Painuly | Metal Organic | Young Scientist Award

Research Scholar | Gurukul Kangri Deemed to be University | India

Ms. Samiksha Painuly is a dedicated materials chemistry researcher specializing in the design, synthesis, and functional applications of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), coordination polymers, and advanced hybrid materials. Her work focuses on developing luminescent MOFs, mesoporous composites, and one-dimensional coordination polymers tailored for sensing, photocatalysis, and environmental monitoring. She has expertise in synthesizing Zn-, Cd-, and Cu-based MOFs using wet-chemical, solvothermal, hydrothermal, and mechanochemical routes, integrating multitopic carboxylate and nitrogen donor linkers to achieve structurally robust and functionally responsive materials. Her research contributions span the development of ratiometric luminescent sensors for inorganic and organic analytes, MOF-based composites for heavy-metal detection, ammonia sensing, photocatalytic degradation, and emerging applications such as LED phosphors and catalytic conversion of acetylenic molecules. Skilled in structural and physicochemical characterization, she routinely employs PXRD, FTIR, SEM, XPS, UV–visible spectroscopy, fluorescence techniques, and NMR analysis to elucidate material properties and structure–activity relationships. She has published research articles and book chapters covering MOF synthesis, membrane design, separation processes, waste management, sustainable development, and IP-related dimensions of emerging materials. Her work reflects both fundamental understanding and applied innovation, contributing to interdisciplinary progress in materials chemistry, environmental remediation, and sensor technologies. She actively engages in scientific collaborations, presents her findings at conferences, and participates in workshops and training programs to expand her technical and conceptual expertise. With a strong foundation in experimental design, analytical reasoning, and creative problem-solving, she is committed to advancing next-generation MOF-based materials and their applications in sustainability, sensing, and functional materials research.

Featured Publication

Samiksha, Rajput, G., Parmar, B., Dadhania, A., Isaeva, V., Kumar, R., & Bisht, K. K. (2025). Synthesis, structure, and photocatalytic properties of a Cu(II) coordination polymer derived from a flexible tripodal linker. SCENV, 11, 100277.

Painuly, S., Rajput, G., Parmar, B., Rachuri, Y., Isaeva, V. I., Kumar, R., & Bisht, K. K. (2025). Zn(II)-based multivariate, multicomponent metal–organic framework as a highly sensitive ratiometric luminescent sensor for Rhodamine-B in edibles. Inorganic Chemistry, 64, 16297–16302.

Ahmed Abu-Dief | Chemistry | Editorial Board Member

Published on by Young Scientists Awards

Prof Dr. Ahmed Abu-Dief | Chemistry
| Editorial Board Member

Taibah university | Saudi Arabia

Prof Dr. Ahmed Abu-Dief research portfolio demonstrates extensive contributions to coordination chemistry, materials chemistry, and the development of multifunctional metal-based complexes with advanced biological and industrial applications. Recent work explores engineered Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Cd(II) complexes derived from 2-aminobenzothiazole, integrating experimental synthesis with theoretical modeling to reveal their potent antitumor, antibacterial, and antioxidant activities. This line of investigation provides insight into structure–activity relationships and highlights the therapeutic potential of transition-metal compounds. Parallel research advances the field of porous organic cages, emphasizing their tunable architecture, adsorption behavior, and multifaceted utility across energy storage, gas separation, catalysis, environmental remediation, and sensor technologies. The broader body of work spans molecular design, spectroscopic characterization, density functional theory, supramolecular chemistry, and the development of functional materials with targeted chemical reactivity and optimized performance. Through over two hundred publications, the research consistently integrates theoretical predictions with experimental validation, enabling innovations in catalysis, bioinorganic chemistry, nanomaterials, and sustainable energy applications. Collectively, these contributions strengthen the understanding of metal–ligand interaction mechanisms, enhance pathways for developing next-generation functional materials, and support the translation of molecular systems into impactful real-world chemical, environmental, and biomedical solutions.

Featured Publications

Ali, H., Orooji, Y., Al Alwan, B., Al Jery, A. E., Alsehli, M., Abu-Dief, A. M., Guo, S. R., … (2026). The promise of porous organic cages: Bridging fundamental insights and real-world impact in energy and beyond. Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 548, 217212.

Abu-Dief, A. M., Al-Farraj, E. S., Abdel-Hameed, M., Alahmadi, N., Fathalla, M., … (2026). Design and synthesis of tunable Schiff base complexes from bis-(2-oxoindolin-3-ylidene) anthracene-9,10-dione: Integrated structural, biological, and molecular modeling insights. Computational Biology and Chemistry, 120, 108682.

Hayat, A., Alghamdi, M. M., El-Zahhar, A. A., Abu-Dief, A. M., Hassan, H. M. A., Yue, D., … (2026). Recent advances in solar light-driven overall water splitting: A comprehensive review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 226, 116426.

Arash Pakravesh | Physical Chemistry | Editorial Board Member

Published on by Young Scientists Awards

Dr. Arash Pakravesh | Physical Chemistry
| Editorial Board Member

Bu-Ali Sina university | Iran

Dr. Arash Pakravesh research focuses extensively on advancing thermodynamic modeling through the development, refinement, and application of SAFT-type equations of state, particularly for complex fluids, supercritical systems, and industrially relevant mixtures. Key contributions include the PρT parameterization of the SAFT equation of state, which introduces an optimized framework for improving accuracy in density, pressure, and temperature predictions across diverse fluid conditions. Additional investigations examine the thermodynamic behavior of supercritical hydrogen using both cubic and SAFT-type models, offering insights essential for hydrogen storage, transportation, and energy technologies. Comparative evaluations involving friction theory, free-volume theory, entropy scaling, and Helmholtz energy scaling viscosity models further demonstrate how coupling these models with PρT-SAFT enhances prediction reliability for ethylene glycols and alkanolamine mixtures. Significant work also explores the modeling of pure, binary, and ternary mixtures of alkanolamines using multiple SAFT versions, contributing valuable data for chemical engineering processes such as gas treatment and solvent design. Moreover, upcoming studies assess the performance of PρT-SAFT, PC-SAFT, CPA, and related equations of state for predicting density, heat capacity, compressibility, speed of sound, and vapor pressure in pure ethylene glycols and their mixtures, collectively advancing the broader understanding of molecular thermodynamics in engineering science.

Featured Publications

Pakravesh, A. (2025). A review of cubic and statistical associating fluid theory equations of state for modeling supercritical hydrogen. Green Technology & Innovation. https://doi.org/10.36922/GTI025290010

Pakravesh, A. (2025). From molecules to industry: The expanding role of SAFT equation of state in engineering science. Clareus Scientific Science and Engineering.

Pakravesh, A., Mohammadi, A. H., & Richon, D. (2025). Modeling of supercritical hydrogen thermodynamic properties using cubic and SAFT type equations of state. The Journal of Supercritical Fluids. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2025.106588

Rakesh kumar Ramanathan | Chemistry | Best Review Paper Award

Published on by Young Scientists Awards

Mr. Rakesh kumar Ramanathan l Chemistry
| Best Review Paper Award

Aakash institute of technology | India

Mr. Rakesh Kumar Ramanathan’s research primarily focuses on the synthesis and characterization of organic and inorganic nanoparticles, emphasizing their structural, thermal, optical, and antibacterial properties for advanced material applications. His recent open-access publication, “Structural, Thermal, Optical, Mechanical, and Antibacterial Properties of PLA/Nanoclay/TiO₂ Nanocomposite Films” in Letters in Applied Nanobioscience (2023), explores polymer nanocomposite films that enhance biocompatibility, strength, and antibacterial efficiency—contributing to potential applications in biomedical and packaging industries. His experimental and computational chemistry background enables him to integrate green synthesis techniques using natural extracts and hydrothermal processes for developing CuO, ZnO, and MnO₂ nanoparticles. His projects demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches, including natural nano-medicine for carcinoma treatment, solar cell efficiency enhancement using organic dyes, and chemosensor formation for detecting reactive nitrogen species such as peroxynitrite. With a strong foundation in spectroscopy and instrumentation (including NMR), he has presented his work at national conferences and workshops in computational and applied chemistry. Through his innovative nanoparticle synthesis and application-oriented projects, Mr. Ramanathan’s research contributes to sustainable nanotechnology, clean energy development, and biomedical advancements—reflecting a growing expertise in the field of chemical and material science

Profile:  Google Scholar

Featured Publication

Mukherjee, C., Varghese, D., Krishna, J. S., Boominathan, T., Rakeshkumar, R., & … (2023). Recent advances in biodegradable polymers–properties, applications and future prospects. European Polymer Journal, 192, 112068. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2023.112068