Saheli Ghosh | Materials Science | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Saheli Ghosh | Materials Science | Young Scientist Award

Researcher | Jadavpur University, India

Dr. Saheli Ghosh is a researcher in material science with expertise in nanomaterials, energy harvesting, and wastewater remediation. She earned her Ph.D. from Jadavpur University and has published extensively in high-impact journals. Her research focuses on developing piezoelectric nanocomposites for environmental sustainability and clean energy. She has received prestigious awards, including the National Research Award (Anveshan) and the Young Researcher Award. Dr. Ghosh has participated in numerous international conferences, contributing to advancements in material science. Her work in X-ray crystallography, fluorometric detection, and device fabrication showcases her interdisciplinary expertise.

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🎓 Education 

 Ph.D. (2025) – Jadavpur University; Specialization: Material Science, Piezocatalysis, Energy Harvesting.  M.Sc. (2016) – University of Calcutta; Field: Electronic Science (75.75%).  B.Sc. (2014) – University of Calcutta; Field: Physics (59.38%). H.S. (2011) – W.B.C.H.S.E; Science (79%). Secondary (2009) – W.B.B.S.E; Score: 81.88%

💼 Experience 

 Ph.D. Research (Jadavpur University) – Developing iron-based nanocomposites for piezoelectric energy harvesting and wastewater treatment.  M.Sc. Dissertation (University of Calcutta) – Designed an IR-based visitor counter system under Prof. Tridibendra Chatterjee.  Conference & Workshop Participation – Presented research at ICONN-2023, Anveshan-2022, and various national and international seminars on materials science and nanotechnology

🏆 Awards & Honors 

 National Research Award (Anveshan, 2022) – Recognized for groundbreaking research. Featured in RSC’s Women in Material Science (2024) – Highlighted for significant contributions. Young Researcher Award (2024) – Awarded by the Institute of Scholars. Qualified National Entrance Examination (NET) – Competitive research eligibility

🔬 Research Focus 

Nanoparticles & Nanocomposites – Synthesis and characterization. Energy Harvesting – Piezoelectric materials for sustainable energy. Wastewater Remediation – Fluorometric detection & catalytic degradation. Device Fabrication – Circuit design & sensor development. X-ray Crystallography – Structural refinement & material analysis. Arduino-Based Projects – Embedded system applications in research

Conclusion

Dr. Saheli Ghosh is a strong candidate for the Young Scientist Award, with significant contributions in nanotechnology, materials science, and environmental remediation. Her research excellence, publication record, and national awards make her a promising young scientist. Strengthening her profile with more industry collaboration, independent funding, and international exposure could make her a leading expert in her domain.

Publication

Title: Piezo-responsive bismuth ferrite nanoparticle-mediated catalytic degradation of rhodamine B and pathogenic E. coli in aqueous medium and its extraction using external magnetic field
Year: 2022
Authors: J Roy, L Mukhopadhyay, S Bardhan, D Mondal, S Ghosh, S Chakraborty, …
Citations: 15

Title: Effect of size fractionation on purity, thermal stability and electrical properties of natural hematite
Year: 2021
Authors: S Ghosh, S Roy, S Bardhan, N Khatua, B Bhowal, DK Chanda, S Das, …
Citations: 14

Title: Gd-doped bismuth ferrite nanocomposite: A promising candidate for piezocatalytic degradation of organic dyes and pathogenic E. coli
Year: 2024
Authors: J Roy, S Roy, D Mondal, N Bag, JR Chowdhury, S Ghosh, S Bardhan, …
Citations: 13

Title: Water flow and finger-tapping mediated piezoelectric energy generation using a natural hematite-based flexible PVDF-HFP membrane
Year: 2023
Authors: S Ghosh, D Mondal, S Roy, J Roy, S Bardhan, A Mazumder, N Bag, …
Citations: 11

Title: Development of a Cu (II) doped boehmite-based multifunctional sensor for detection and removal of Cr (VI) from wastewater and conversion of Cr (VI) into an energy harvesting source
Year: 2020
Authors: S Roy, S Bardhan, DK Chanda, S Ghosh, D Mondal, J Roy, S Das
Citations: 10

Title: Cu (II) and Gd (III) doped boehmite nanostructures: A comparative study of electrical property and thermal stability
Year: 2020
Authors: S Roy, S Bardhan, DK Chanda, A Maity, S Ghosh, D Mondal, S Singh, …
Citations: 7

Title: Effect of microstructural evolution of natural kaolinite due to MWCNT doping: A futuristic ‘green electrode’ for energy harvesting applications
Year: 2022
Authors: D Mondal, S Roy, S Bardhan, R Das, A Maity, DK Chanda, S Das, …
Citations: 6

Title: Enhanced piezocatalytic activity of BiFeO₃ incorporated PVDF-HFP membrane for efficient degradation of carcinogenic industrial pollutant
Year: 2024
Authors: J Roy, D Mondal, JR Chowdhury, N Bag, S Ghosh, S Roy, R Mondal, …
Citations: 4

Title: Natural clay-modified piezocatalytic membrane for efficient removal of coliform bacteria from wastewater
Year: 2024
Authors: D Mondal, N Bag, J Roy, S Ghosh, S Roy, M Sarkar, S Bardhan, …
Citations: 4

Title: Utilization of experimental and theoretical piezoresponse of BTO nanocrystal for rapid decomposition of the pathogenic coliform bacteria
Year: 2024
Authors: N Bag, J Roy, D Mondal, S Ghosh, S Bardhan, S Roy, S Bhandary, S Das
Citations: 3

Title: Biocompatible carbon dot decorated α-FeOOH nanohybrid for an effective fluorometric sensing of Cr (VI) in wastewater and living cells
Year: 2022
Authors: B Ghosh, S Roy, S Bardhan, D Mondal, I Saha, S Ghosh, R Basu, …
Citations: 3

Title: Functionalized MWCNT-integrated natural clay nanosystem: A promising eco-friendly capacitor for energy storage applications
Year: 2023
Authors: D Mondal, A Sau, S Roy, S Bardhan, J Roy, S Ghosh, R Basu, …
Citations: 1

Title: MWCNT-intercalated natural hematite-based activable nanocomposite for piezoelectric energy generation and ROS-mediated carcinogenic dye degradation
Year: 2024
Authors: S Ghosh, D Mondal, S Sultana, J Roy, N Bag, A Dey, R Basu, S Roy, …

Title: Recent advances in the synthesis and biomedical applications of α-hematite nanoparticles
Year: 2023
Authors: S Ghosh, D Mondal, S Roy, S Das

ASNIT GANGWAR | Materials chemistry | Excellence in Research

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Dr. ASNIT GANGWAR | Materials chemistry | Excellence in Research

Assistant Professor, Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women Bhimavaram Andhra Pradesh

Dr. Asnit Gangwar is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women, Bhimavaram, India. With a Ph.D. in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering from IIT (BHU), Varanasi, he specializes in structural modeling, synthesis, and characterization of advanced materials. His research spans nanocomposites, ceramics, magnetic materials, and energy storage. Dr. Gangwar has worked as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and as a Research Associate at IIT (BHU). He has numerous high-impact publications, collaborating with leading national and international researchers. His expertise in materials science and engineering has significantly contributed to functional materials, biomedical applications, and nanotechnology.

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🎓 Education

Ph.D. (2015-2020): Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, IIT (BHU), Varanasi (CGPA: 8.58/10). M.Tech (2012-2014): Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, IIT (BHU), Varanasi (CGPA: 7.7/10). B.Tech (2008-2012): Mechanical Engineering, ITS Engineering College, Greater Noida (Affiliated with AKTU, Lucknow) (70.4%).

🏅 Experience 

Assistant Professor (Dec 2023-Present): Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women, Bhimavaram. Post-Doctoral Research Associate (2022-2023): Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai (~1 year 10 months). Research Associate (2020-2022): IIT (BHU), Varanasi (~1 year 8 months).

🏆 Awards & Honors

High-Impact Publications: Over 30 international SCI-indexed papers. Citations & Indexing: 517 citations, h-index 14, i10-index 19. Research Excellence: Recognized for outstanding contributions in material science. Academic Collaborations: Works with top national and international institutions. Reviewer for Journals: Peer-reviewing for high-impact research publications.

🔬 Research Focus 

Dr. Gangwar’s research interests include structural modeling of new materials, synthesis of advanced functional materials, ceramics, nanocomposites, and magnetic materials. He focuses on theranostics, targeted drug delivery, energy storage materials, and designing functional nano-heaters. His work integrates biomedical applications with materials engineering, developing novel solutions for multimodal therapy and bioimaging. His studies on photoacoustic image-guided chemo-photothermal therapy and supercapacitors for energy storage are cutting-edge.

🏆 Conclusion

Dr. Asnit Gangwar is a highly competitive candidate for the Excellence in Research Award, particularly for his extensive publication record, international collaborations, and impactful research in nanomaterials and energy storage. Strengthening his leadership in independent projects, securing industry collaborations, and receiving major research fellowships could further enhance his candidacy.

Publication

  • Structural, magnetic, and biocompatibility evaluations of chromium substituted barium hexaferrite (Co2–Y) for hyperthermia application (2023) – M. Suthar, D. Khare, A. Gangwar, S. Banerjee, N.K. Prasad, A.K. Dubey – 25 citations

  • Magnetic nanocomposites of Fe3C or Ni-substituted (Fe3C/Fe3O4) with carbon for degradation of methylene orange and p-nitrophenol (2021) – A. Gangwar, A. Singh, S. Pal, I. Sinha, S.S. Meena, N.K. Prasad – 22 citations

  • Effect of Gd3+ substitution on proton relaxation and magnetic hyperthermia efficiency of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles (2020) – D. Jaison, A. Gangwar, P.N. Kishore, G. Chandrasekaran, M. Mothilal – 22 citations

  • Nanocomposite of (α-Mn3O4/MnO)@ rGO as a high performance electrode material for supercapacitors (2021) – A. Gangwar, T. Das, S.K. Shaw, N.K. Prasad – 20 citations

  • Physical and in-vitro evaluation of ϵ-Fe3N@ Fe3O4 nanoparticles for bioapplications (2020) – A. Gangwar, S.S. Varghese, S.S. Meena, C.L. Prajapat, M.K. Viswanadh – 18 citations

  • Synthesis and structural characterization of CoxFe3−xC (0≤x≤0.3) magnetic nanoparticles for biomedical applications (2019) – A. Gangwar, G. Singh, S.K. Shaw, R.K. Mandal, A. Sharma, S.S. Meena – 17 citations

  • Structural and electrochemical performance studies for nanocomposites of carbon with Fe3C or Mn-Substituted (Fe3C/Fe3O4) as anodes for Li-batteries (2020) – A. Gangwar, A. Sharma, S.K. Shaw, S.S. Meena, N.K. Prasad – 14 citations

  • Structural and in-vitro assessment of ZnxFe3−xC (0≤x≤1) nanoparticles as magnetic biomaterials (2020) – A. Gangwar, S. Kumar, S.S. Meena, A. Sharma, M.K. Viswanadh, K. Neogi – 14 citations

  • Mössbauer study and curie temperature configuration on sintering Nano-Ni-Zn ferrite powder (2019) – M.M. Kothawale, R.B. Tangsali, S.S. Meena, N.K. Prasad, A. Gangwar – 14 citations

  • Ferrimagnetic (α-Mn3O4/MnO)@ rGO nanocomposite as potential adsorbent for organic pollutant dye (2023) – A. Gangwar, S.K. Shaw, A. Sharma, S.K. Alla, S. Kavita, M. Vasundhara – 12 citations

  • Assessment of ionic site distributions in magnetic high entropy oxide of (Mn0·2Fe0·2Co0·2Ni0·2Zr0.2)3O4 and its catalytic behaviour (2023) – S.K. Shaw, P. Kumari, A. Sharma, N. Jatav, A. Gangwar, N.S. Anuraag – 11 citations

 

Bin Zhao | condensed matter physics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Bin Zhao | condensed matter physics | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor, Taizhou University China

Bin Zhao (赵斌), male, born in February 1990, is an Associate Professor of Physics with a focus on soft matter physics. He specializes in the self-assembly of block copolymers using thermodynamic (SCFT) and dynamic (DPD) models. As the host of multiple research projects, he has authored influential papers published in leading journals like Chemical Physics Letters and Langmuir. His work delves into hybrid structures and nanoscale morphology evolution, establishing him as a prominent researcher in computational material science

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🎓 Education

PhD in Physics: Focused on self-assembly of block copolymers. Theoretical Proficiency: Specialized in SCFT and DPD modeling techniques.  Research Excellence: Deep expertise in polymer thermodynamics and kinetics.

💼 Experience 

Current Role: Associate Professor of Physics, excelling in advanced computational material science. Project Leadership: Led major projects, including National Natural Science Foundation (2023–2025). Scholarly Contributions: Published groundbreaking studies in Langmuir and Macromolecules.

🏆 Awards and Honors 

National Recognition: Secured National Natural Science Foundation grant of 300,000 RMB. Provincial Grant: Led Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation project (2020–2022).  Innovation Funding: Received support from Key Laboratory of Computational Material Science.

🔬 Research Focus

Soft Matter Physics: Investigates the self-assembly of block copolymers. Methods: Applies SCFT for thermodynamics and DPD for dynamic studies. Objective: Explores nanoscale hybrid structures and phase behavior transitions.

🏆Conclusion 

Bin Zhao demonstrates exceptional qualifications for the Best Researcher Award. His cutting-edge work on the self-assembly of block copolymers, backed by substantial funding and high-quality publications, showcases his leadership and expertise in soft matter physics. With a focus on expanding the practical implications of his research and increasing visibility through awards and outreach, he has the potential to make an even greater impact in his field.

Pulication:

  1. Title: The hybrid lamella-cylinder structure self-assembled from AB-type multiblock copolymer
    Year: 2025
    Authors: Bin Zhao, Tingting Liu, Pengtao Zou, Huaqiu Liang, Qinyi Shi, Xiao Yang, Chao Wang
    DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2025.141878

 

  1. Title: Theoretical Study of Phase Behaviors of Symmetric Linear B1A1B2A2B3 Pentablock Copolymer
    Year: 2023
    Author: Bin Zhao

 

  1. Title: Enlarged Stable Phase Region of Hybrid Lamella-sphere Phase Enabled by A1B1A2(B2)m Branched Tetrablock Copolymer
    Year: 2021
    Author: Bin Zhao
    DOI: 10.1007/s10118-021-2554-7

 

  1. Title: Self-assembly of A1B1A2(B2) branched tetrablock copolymer: Length scale and phase transition
    Year: 2021
    Author: Bin Zhao
    DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2021.138451

 

  1. Title: Frank–Kasper Phases Self-Assembled from a Linear A1B1A2B2 Tetrablock Copolymer
    Year: 2021
    Author: Bin Zhao
    DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c00503

 

  1. Title: Morphology Transitions of Linear A1B1A2B2 Tetrablock Copolymers at Symmetric Overall Volume Fraction
    Year: 2018
    Authors: Seonghyeon Ahn, Jin Kon Kim, Bin Zhao, Chao Duan, Weihua Li
    DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.8b00567

 

  1. Title: Emergence and Stability of a Hybrid Lamella–Sphere Structure from Linear ABAB Tetrablock Copolymers
    Year: 2018
    Authors: Bin Zhao, Wenbo Jiang, Lei Chen, Weihua Li, Feng Qiu, An-Chang Shi
    DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.7b00818