JAYAPRAKASH BEHERA| Medicinal chemistry | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. JAYAPRAKASH BEHERA| Medicinal chemistry | Young Scientist Award

Research scholar, CSIR-IIIM JAMMU, India

Jayaprakash Behera, an emerging researcher in Chemistry and Materials Science, holds a PhD from CSIR-IIIM Jammu under AcSIR. He is currently a Project Associate for CSIR Aroma Mission Phase-III. With a background in Polymer Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, he has worked on various research projects at prestigious institutions like IIT Guwahati and IIT Delhi. His innovative research has earned him multiple national and international accolades, including world records and recognition for contributions in scientific development.

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🎓 Education 

PhD: CSIR – IIIM Jammu (continuing). M.Phil. Polymer Chemistry & Material Science, Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (2020). M.Sc. Organic Chemistry, Galgotias University (2017). B.Sc. Chemistry, BJB Autonomous College, Utkal University (2013)

💼 Experience 

Jayaprakash has served as Project Associate for CSIR Aroma Mission Phase-III (2023–present) and Phase-II (2021–2023). He worked as JRF in a DST-funded project at Malaviya National Institute of Technology (2017-2019) and undertook major and minor projects at IIT Delhi and IIT Guwahati. He has also contributed significantly to national and international exhibitions and research projects on medicinal and nano-based products.

🏆 Awards & Honors 

Jayaprakash has received multiple prestigious awards, including the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam National Star Award, Young Scientist Award, City Excellence Award, Global Icon Award, and Rabindranath Tagore Hall of Fame Award. He is also a five-time world record holder, recognized by the London Book of World Records, USA Book of World Records, and more. Additionally, he has received accolades for his innovative ideas and contributions from CSIR and other organizations.

🔬 Research Focus 

Jayaprakash’s research revolves around Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, and Nanotechnology, focusing on skin and hair-related solutions, nanoparticle seed coatings, and medicinal products. His work includes nano formulations for agricultural use, innovative medicinal soaps for skin issues, and skin and hair care solutions. He has authored multiple international articles and patents on his discoveries, contributing to the advancement of green chemistry and sustainable material science.

Publication Top Notes

  1. Nano boron nitride laminated poly (ethyl methacrylate)/poly (vinyl alcohol) composite films imprinted with silver nanoparticles as gas barrier and bacteria resistant packaging
    • Year: 2024
    • Authors: J Behera, S Patra, S Nazrul, SK Sharma, D Kumar, MK Verma, AK Katare, …
    • Citations: 2

 

  1. Bioassay-guided fractionations of Cannabis sativa extract and HPLC-assisted purifications of anti-proliferative active fractions lead to the isolation of 16 known and …
    • Year: 2024
    • Authors: Y Nalli, S Bharti, T Amin, R Singh, J Behera, SS Bhayye, YP Bharitkar, …
    • Citations: 2

 

  1. Correction: Bioassay-guided fractionations of Cannabis sativa extract and HPLC-assisted purifications of anti-proliferative active fractions lead to the isolation of 16 known …
    • Year: 2024
    • Authors: Y Nalli, S Bharti, T Amin, R Singh, J Behera, SS Bhayye, YP Bharitkar, …

 

  1. Phytochemical investigation of anti-proliferative active fractions of Cannabis sativa leads to isolate a new Compound Canniprene A and other bioactive compounds through …
    • Year: 2023
    • Authors: Y Nalli, S Bharti, T Amin, R Singh, J Behera, A Goswami, MK Verma

Felix Oludare Ajiola | Economic History | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Felix Oludare Ajiola | Economic History | Best Researcher Award

Felix Oludare Ajiola, Ph.D. is a Nigerian historian specializing in African, economic, and social history, with a focus on urban and environmental studies. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Ibadan (2021), and has held various academic positions at the University of Lagos since 2015, currently serving as a Lecturer 1. His research explores themes such as cocoa production in Southwestern Nigeria and urban crime in Lagos. Dr. Ajiola has forthcoming publications in notable journals and a book chapter on Nigeria’s structural adjustment programs, contributing significantly to African historical scholarship.

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Research Interests:

  • African History
  • Economic History
  • Social History
  • Urban & Environmental Studies

Education:

Ph.D. in African History (2014-2021), University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. M.A. in History (2010-2012), University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. B.A. in History (2004-2009), University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Recent Academic Employment:

Lecturer I (2023 – present), Department of History and Strategic Studies, University of Lagos, Nigeria. Lecturer II (2019 – 2023), Department of History and Strategic Studies, University of Lagos, Nigeria. Assistant Lecturer (2015 – 2019), Department of History and Strategic Studies, University of Lagos. Research Assistant (2012 – 2014), Justice S. A. Akintan (Retired Judge of the Supreme Court of Nigeria)

Publication

  • Early geography of the coronavirus disease outbreak in Nigeria
    Authors: A Olusola, B Olusola, O Onafeso, F Ajiola, S Adelabu
    Journal: GeoJournal
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 26

 

  • Deforestation, Food Security and Environmental Sustainability in South-west, Nigeria, 1960-2015
    Authors: F Ajiola, T Ilesanmi
    Journal: Unilag Journal of Humanities
    Year: 2017
    Volume: 5(1), Pages 206-226
    Citations: 5

 

  • Accumulation and Dispossession: Cocoa Production, Rural Development and the Structural Adjustment Programme in Southwest Nigeria, 1986–1996
    Author: FO Ajiola
    Journal: A Journal of the Department of History & Strategic Studies, University of Lagos
    Year: 2018
    Citations: 3

 

  • British Colonial Land Use Policies and Housing Development in Lagos
    Author: FO Ajiola
    Journal: Journal of Housing and Sustainable Development
    Year: 2022
    Volume: 2(1)
    Citations: 2

 

  • Public Health and Political Governance: The Colonial State and Disease Control in Lagos, 1924–1935
    Author: FO Ajiola
    Journal: Africa Review
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 1

 

  • Cocoa Production and Rural Development in Idanre, Southwestern Nigeria, 1900-1996
    Author: FO Ajiola
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 1

 

  • Economies of African States Since Independence
    Author: FO Ajiola
    Publisher: Unilag Press & Bookshop Ltd
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 1

 

  • The development of Afro-Jazz Culture and the Role of Agency in Nigeria
    Authors: FO Ajiola, P Williams
    Publisher: National Institute for Cultural Orientation
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 1

 

  • Michael M. Ogbeidi, Business History and the Lagos School of History, 1962-2016
    Author: FO Ajiola
    Publisher: University of Education, Winneba, Ghana
    Year: 2018
    Citations: 1

 

  • Globalization and the Nigerian Youths
    Author: FO Ajiola
    Publisher: Dahomey International Business, ESEP Le-Berger Université, Republic of Benin
    Year: 2016
    Citations: 1

 

  • Urban Crime in the Lagos Traffic: An Ethnography at the Crossroads of Multiple Codes of Ethics
    Author: FO Ajiola
    Journal: Journal of African Cultural Studies
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 0

 

Conclusion 🌟

The candidate has a strong foundation in research with several notable achievements, making them a compelling contender for the Best Researcher Award. Their academic background, research awards, and teaching experience showcase a dedication to advancing metallurgical and materials engineering. To further strengthen their candidacy, they could focus on increasing the visibility of their research through more high-impact publications and exploring interdisciplinary collaborations. Overall, the candidate is highly suitable for consideration, and with continued dedication, they could emerge as a top choice for the award.