Varsha Yadav | Material Sciences | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Varsha Yadav | Material Sciences
| Editorial Board Member

Shri Venkateshwara University | India

Dr. Varsha Yadav is a materials science researcher whose work focuses on advanced functional materials, energy harvesting technologies, organic electronics, and optoelectronic device engineering. Her research portfolio includes significant contributions to piezoelectric materials, nanostructured composites, and organic semiconductors, with applications spanning sustainable energy systems, photodetectors, and next-generation electronic devices. Her published studies explore the development and optimization of piezoelectric energy harvesting mechanisms, bridging fundamental material behavior with real-world technological applications. In addition, her research on organic photodiodes—particularly devices based on PTB7-Th:PCBM photoactive layers—demonstrates her commitment to enhancing light-matter interactions, device efficiency, and material performance in flexible and low-cost optoelectronic systems. With more than twenty scientific publications and over two hundred citations, Dr. Yadav has established herself as a steadily growing researcher in emerging material platforms. She frequently collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, contributing to broader scientific advancements in nanomaterials, thin-film technologies, polymer-based devices, and renewable-energy materials. Her work emphasizes both theoretical understanding and experimental innovation, ensuring strong relevance to energy sustainability, sensor engineering, and modern device architecture. Through her continued research, Dr. Yadav aims to advance high-performance materials that support the development of efficient, lightweight, and eco-friendly electronic technologies for future applications.

Featured Publication

 Yadav, V. (2025). Organic photodiode based on PTB7-Th:PCBM as photoactive layer. Indian Journal of Physics.

Renu Mishra | Material Science | Women Researcher Award

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Ms. Renu Mishra | Material Science | Women Researcher Award

Banaras Hindu University | India

Ms. Renu Mishra is a dedicated researcher in the Department of Chemistry at Banaras Hindu University, where she is pursuing her Ph.D. under the supervision of Prof. Biplab Kumar Kuila. Her doctoral research focuses on the development of conjugated polymer frameworks for sensing and catalysis applications. She holds an M.Sc. in Chemistry with an outstanding and a B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from the University of Allahabad. She also qualified for the All-India GATE examination and was a gold medalist in a state-level science exhibition. Her research interests span the synthesis of porous organic polymers, polymer-stabilized metal nanoparticles, and nanoclusters for catalytic and sensing applications. She is particularly engaged in heterogeneous catalysis, dip catalysis, and flow catalysis with significant work on photocatalytic hydrogen and hydrogen peroxide production, dye degradation, nitrophenol reduction, and electrochemical sensing of biological and environmental molecules. Her expertise also extends to nanomaterial synthesis, functionalization, and advanced characterization techniques such as NMR, HRMS, LC-MS, SEM, TEM, and XPS. She is skilled in scientific software like ChemDraw, SciFinder, MestReNova, and Origin, and has strong scientific writing and presentation skills. Ms. Mishra has published research articles in reputed journals such as Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry and Dalton Transactions, contributing to fields like visible-light-driven cross-coupling reactions and bimetallic nanoparticle-based catalysis. She has actively participated in national symposia, presenting her research and engaging with the scientific community. Known for her creativity, motivation, and collaborative skills, she balances independent research with mentoring junior researchers in laboratory techniques and safety practices. Her work highlights a commitment to sustainable material design, environmental remediation, and the advancement of polymer-supported catalysis for real-world applications.

Featured Publications

Anshuman, Laxmi, R., Mishra, R., & Kuila, B. K. (2025). Visible light driven C–N cross-coupling reactions catalysed by a conjugated polymer network. Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry.

Anshuman, Laxmi, R., Gupta, P., Mishra, R., Gupta, N., & Kuila, B. K. (2024). Ni-Pd bimetallic nanoparticles stabilized polymer membrane as an efficient dip-catalyst for oxidative coupling of aromatic amines to access symmetrical and unsymmetrical azo compounds. Dalton Transactions

Anshuman | Material Science | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Anshuman | Material Science | Young Scientist Award

Banaras Hindu University | India

Mr. Anshuman is a motivated researcher in the Department of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, where he is pursuing his PhD under the supervision of Prof. Biplab Kumar Kuila. His doctoral research focuses on the synthesis of porous organic polymers for catalytic applications, with an emphasis on polymer-stabilized metal nanoparticles and nanoclusters for heterogeneous and photocatalytic organic transformations. He holds a Master of Science in Organic Chemistry from the University of Allahabad, where he graduated with distinction, and a Bachelor of Science in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from the same university. His research interests lie in nanostructured material design, polymer-supported catalysis, and transition metal chemistry for use in C–H activation, multicomponent reactions, and cross-coupling strategies. He also works on sustainable catalytic processes, including hydrogen and hydrogen peroxide production, nitrophenol reduction, dye degradation, and water purification, highlighting his focus on environmental remediation. Anshuman is highly skilled in the synthesis, functionalization, and characterization of nanomaterials, with expertise in advanced techniques such as NMR, HRMS, LC-MS, FTIR, SEM, TEM, EDAX, TGA, BET, XPS, and cyclic voltammetry. He is proficient in scientific software including ChemDraw, SciFinder, MestReNova, and Origin, and has strong abilities in data interpretation, research writing, and presentations. His work has been published in leading journals such as Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, ACS Applied Nano Materials, Dalton Transactions, and Catalysis Science & Technology, reflecting his significant contributions to the field. In addition to his research, he has participated in several national symposia, presenting his findings and engaging with the scientific community. Recognized for his creativity, organization, and teamwork, Anshuman combines strong academic knowledge with practical laboratory expertise. His work contributes to the advancement of sustainable catalysis and functional materials, demonstrating his potential as an emerging researcher in materials and catalytic chemistry.

Featured Publications

Anshuman, Laxmi, R., Mishra, R., & Kuila, B. K. (2025). Visible light driven C–N cross-coupling reactions catalysed by a conjugated polymer network. Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry.

Laxmi, R., Anshuman, Behere, R. P., Manna, A., & Kuila, B. K. (2023). UV cross-linked polymer stabilized gold nanoparticles as a reusable dip-catalyst for aerobic oxidation of alcohols and cross-aldol reactions. ACS Applied Nano Materials, 6(20), 19061–19072.

Anshuman, Laxmi, R., Gupta, P., Mishra, R., Gupta, N., & Kuila, B. K. (2024). Ni-Pd bimetallic nanoparticles stabilized polymer membrane as an efficient dip-catalyst for oxidative coupling of aromatic amines to access symmetrical and unsymmetrical azo compounds. Dalton Transactions.

Laxmi, R., Anshuman, Gupta, N., Anamika, Maurya, A., Behere, R. P., Sharma, R., Maiti, B., & Kuila, B. K. (2024). Fluorene and triazine-based conjugated polymer networks with tuned frontier orbital energy levels for improving organic photocatalysis. ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 6, 15136–15149.

Aayoosh Singh | Materials Chemistry | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Aayoosh Singh | Materials Chemistry | Young Scientist Award 

Research Scholar | Basnaras Hindu University | India

Mr. Aayoosh Singh is a research scholar and Ph.D. candidate at the Department of Chemistry, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, specializing in the design and development of multi-stimuli responsive optical materials for applications in sensing, imaging, and smart material technologies. His doctoral research, under the supervision of Prof. V. P. Singh, focuses on the design of coumarin-based multifunctional optical materials for the detection of Zn²⁺ and Cu²⁺ ions, with an emphasis on bioimaging. Mr. Aayoosh Singh possesses expertise in the multistep synthesis of both organic and inorganic optical materials, as well as extensive experience in photochemical sensing and the modulation of photophysical properties. He is proficient in advanced characterization techniques, including Single Crystal X-ray Diffraction (SC-XRD), FT-IR, NMR, HRMS, UV-Vis, fluorescence spectroscopy, and various electron microscopy methods. A skilled user of data analysis tools such as Origin, Olex2, and Gaussian, Aayoosh has contributed to several peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals. His research has applications in environmental monitoring, medical diagnostics, and smart materials development. Apart from his research, Mr. Aayoosh Singh is involved in mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students and has presented his work at national and international conferences. He has also been actively engaged in academic workshops focusing on research ethics and effective scientific writing. Mr. Aayoosh Singh work has garnered significant recognition, with 64 citations across 52 documents, 9 documents published, and an h-index of 4.

Featured Publications

  • Singh, A., Yadav, P., Singh, S., Kumar, P., Srikrishna, S., & Singh, V. P. (2023). A multifunctional coumarin-based probe for distinguishable detection of Cu²⁺ and Zn²⁺: Piezochromic, viscochromic, and AIE behavior with real sample analysis and bioimaging applications. Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 11(36), 13056–13066.

  • Singh, A., Yadav, P., Singh, A. K., Tamang, R., Koch, B., & Singh, V. P. (2025). Ultrasound defect-sensitive mechanochromic material with blue-shifted emission for the detection of Cu²⁺ in Alzheimer’s disease cells. Materials Chemistry Frontiers, 9, 1520–1533.

  • Singh, A., Singh, A. K., Yadav, P., Singh, A. K., Kumar, P., Srikrishna, S., & Singh, V. P. (2025). A stimuli-responsive multifunctional smart luminophore with aggregation-induced enhanced emission. Advanced Optical Materials (Revision submitted).

  • Singh, A. K., Singh, A., Patel, M., Singh, V. P., & Rosy, S. (2025). Metal-free graphitic carbon nitride nanosheet for dual-mode fluorescence and electrochemical detection of para-nitrophenol. Nanoscale, 17, 13238.

  • Singh, A. K., Yadav, P., Singh, A., Singh, A. K., Sharma, S. K., Sonkar, V. K., & Singh, V. P. (2025). A coumarin-derived multi-faceted optical material with molecular logic gate for bioimaging. Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 13, 12388–12399.

  • Gond, S., Yadav, P., Singh, A., Garai, S., Shekhar, A., Gupta, S. C., & Singh, V. P. (2023). A colorimetric and OFF–ON fluorometric chemosensor based on a rhodamine–pyrazole derivative for the detection of Al³⁺, Fe³⁺, and Cr³⁺ ions, and its intracellular application. Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, 21(25), 4482–4490.

R.M.MUTHUKRISHNAN | MATERIALS SCIENCE | Best Researcher Award

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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.

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🎓 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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Engineering the superexchange interaction of Fe³⁺-O²⁻-V⁵⁺ in LaFeO₃/BiVO₄ nanocomposite
    Materials Letters, 2024-01
    📌 DOI: 10.1016/j.matlet.2023.135433

  6. Green synthesis of CuO nanoparticles using Amaranthus caudatus for non-enzymatic glucose sensing
    Applied Physics A, 2023
    📌 DOI: 10.1007/s00339-023-07029-7

  7. Superexchange interaction in BiFeO₃/LaCrO₃ nanocomposite
    Physica B: Condensed Matter, 2023
    📌 DOI: 10.1016/j.physb.2023.415030

  8. 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

  9. BiFeO₃ nanoparticles for photocatalysis: Role of reducing agent
    Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 2023
    📌 DOI: 10.1007/s10854-023-09877-8

  10. 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

  11. Cu-NPs via Centella asiatica extract & BiFeO₃ for glucose/fructose sensors
    Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2023-12
    📌 DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2023.111669