Chinmay Kumar Jena | Air Pollutions | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 20/02/2024 by ScienceFather

Dr. Chinmay Kumar Jena | Air Pollutions | Best Researcher Award

Profile Summary

My professional journey unfolds with my current role as a Scientist-C at the India Meteorological Department, Ministry of Earth Science, New Delhi, a position I assumed in February 2021. Prior to this, I served as a Project Scientist-D at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, and embarked on a transformative Post-Doc Research Scholar journey at North Carolina State University, NC, USA, from October 2015 to January 2019. My research roots extend back to my roles as Senior Research Scholar and Research Scholar at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune.

Professional Profiles

Education🌟📚

Embarking on an academic voyage, I earned my Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science from the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, India. My doctoral thesis, “High-resolution NOX Emission Estimates for India,” stands as a testament to my commitment to unraveling the complexities of atmospheric phenomena. This journey was preceded by a Master’s in Earth Science System and Technology from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, and foundational degrees in Mathematics—M.Sc. from Utkal University, Odisha, and B.Sc. (Hons) from Fakir Mohan University, Odisha.

Passion Unveiled 🌍🔍

Delving into the intricate tapestry of atmospheric science, my research interests are multifaceted. From atmospheric chemistry and air quality modeling with data assimilation to the impact of air quality on human health and agricultural productivity, I navigate through diverse realms. The development of top-down emission inventories using inverse methods and the exploration of intercontinental transport of air pollutants fuel my passion for unraveling the mysteries of the atmosphere.

Awards Illuminating Excellence 🏆🌐

My contributions to atmospheric science have garnered significant recognition, including the prestigious Best PhD Thesis Award (2015) from the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, India. The honor of receiving the Best Paper Award (2013) from the International Workshop on Change in Chemistry in Change in Climate (C4): Monsoon 2013 further underscores the impact of my research. The recent accolade for the Best Paper at the Indian Meteorological Society (IMS) Biennial Award (2023) adds another feather to my cap.

Technical Tapestry 🖥️💡

Navigating through the intricate landscape of programming, I am well-versed in languages like C/C++, Fortran, and Shell Scripting in Linux/Unix. My proficiency extends to utilizing software packages/tools such as Python, NCL, Grads, MATLAB, and geospatial tools like ERDAS, ARCGIS, and IDL. My expertise encompasses global/regional models like MM5, WRF, and CHIMERE, and I am adept at parallel programming libraries, including MPI and OpenMPI. Operating seamlessly across LINUX, WINDOWS, UNIX, and IBM AIX, I weave through the technological tapestry.

Global Collaboration Mosaic 🌐🤝

Collaborating with esteemed institutions globally, I have fostered partnerships with the Air Quality Forecasting Lab at North Carolina State University, the Atmospheric Chemistry Division at NCAR, the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI), and others. These collaborations enrich the global discourse on atmospheric science, bringing diverse perspectives to the forefront.

Embark on this scientific odyssey with me as we navigate the ever-changing skies! 🌍🌦️🔍

📚Top Noted Publication

Premature mortality in India due to PM_2.5 and ozone exposure Paper Published in 2016 Cited by 271

Reductions in India’s crop yield due to ozone Paper Published in 2017 Cited by 191

Investigation of optoelectronic & thermoelectric features of ZnCrX2 (X= S Se Te) chalcopyrite semiconductor using mBJ potential Paper Published in 2023 Cited by 1

Satellite constraints of nitrogen oxide (NO_x) emissions from India based on OMI observations and WRF‐Chem simulations Paper Published in 2013 Cited by 92

Using gap-filled MAIAC AOD and WRF-Chem to estimate daily PM2. 5 concentrations at 1 km resolution in the Eastern United States Paper Published in 2019 Cited by 13

How much does large-scale crop residue burning affect the air quality in Delhi? Paper Published in 2020 Cited by 81

Tropospheric ozone and aerosol long-term trends over the Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP), India Paper Published in 2012 Cited by 80

Application of satellite observations for identifying regions of dominant sources of nitrogen oxides over the Indian Subcontinent Paper Published in 2013 Cited by 68

Inter-comparison of different NOx emission inventories and associated variation in simulated surface ozone in Indian region Paper Published in 2015 Cited by 44

Influence of springtime biomass burning in South Asia on regional ozone (O3): A model based case study Paper Published in 2015 Cited by 43

Performance of high resolution (400 m) PM_2.5 forecast over Delhi Paper Published in 2021 Cited by 39

Seyyed Ali Mousavi Gavgani | Civil Engineering | Best Scholar Award

Posted on 15/02/202419/02/2024 by ScienceFather

Dr. Seyyed Ali Mousavi Gavgani | Civil Engineering | Best Scholar Award

Professional Summary 🌟

Seyyed Ali Mousavi Gavgani is a dedicated Ph.D. candidate in Structural Engineering at Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran, with a focus on Semi-Active Control of Offshore Platforms using Inertial-Based Dampers. His academic journey includes an outstanding Master’s degree in Structural Engineering from the University of Maragheh, where he explored Optimum Control of High Rise Buildings with Magneto-Rheological Dampers. Seyyed Ali has earned numerous honors and awards, showcasing his exceptional talents and commitment to academic excellence. His extensive list of publications, both in journals and conference proceedings, reflects his contributions to the field of structural engineering. As an active member of the academic community, he has served as a teaching and research assistant, displaying his dedication to advancing knowledge in structural control and engineering.

I currently work on the structural control due to seismic and wave excitations, using active (mainly tuned mass damper) and semi-active (mainly Magneto-rheological dampers) control devices. Also, i work on health monitoring of bridges with new methods (mainly signal processing methods). For the future i hope to generalize the works on real structures with considering all uncertainties.

Professional Profiles

🎓 Education

Ph.D. Structural Engineering, Kharazmi University, Iran (09/2021-Present) Thesis: Semi-Active Control of Offshore Platforms Using Inertial-Based Dampers Supervisor: Prof. Seyed Hossein Hosseini Lavassani (Iran) Advisor: Prof. Gebrail Bekdaş (Turkey) Cumulative GPA: 18.79 / 20.00 | Cumulative GPA on a 4.00 scale: 4.00. M.S. Structural Engineering, University of Maragheh, Iran (10/2017-02/2020) Thesis: Optimum Control of High Rise Buildings with Magneto-Rheological Damper under Near-Fault and Far-Fault Earthquake Motions Using Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm Supervisors: Prof. Maziar Fahimi Farzam (Iran), Prof. Babak Alinejad (Iran) Advisor: Prof. Gebrail Bekdaş (Turkey) Cumulative GPA: 18.56 / 20.00 | Cumulative GPA on a 4.00 scale: 4.00. B.E. Civil Engineering, University of Maragheh, Iran (10/2013-09/2017) Cumulative GPA: 15.52 / 20.00.

🔍 Research Interests

Structural Control (with Passive, Active, and Semi-Active methods) Structural Health Monitoring Offshore Structures Vibrations Inertial-Based Dampers Soil-Structure Interaction (SSI)

🏆 Honors and Awards

Achieving elite by Iran’s National Elites Foundation (INEF), 2023. Achieving elite by Iran’s National Elites Foundation (INEF), 2022. Study for Ph.D. degree with exceptional talents program, 2021. Achieving elite by Iran’s National Elites Foundation (INEF), 2020. Graduation by obtaining the “First” rank of incoming students with a grade point average of “A” and defending the thesis with an “Excellent” grade, 2020. Winner of the grand scientific prize “Poulad” and being among the top researchers in the universities of East Azerbaijan province, 2020. Top researcher in master’s degree, 2019. Top researcher of the engineering faculty, 2019. Top paper of the conference “The first National Conference on Civil Engineering Role Reduction” in the field of structural and earthquake engineering, 2019. Study for master’s degree with exceptional talents program, 2017.

👨‍🏫 Assistant Experiences

Teaching Assistant:

University of Maragheh (09/2018-02/2020) Dynamics of Structures. Control of Structures. Kharazmi University (01/2023-06/2023) Control of Structures.

Research Assistant:

Assistant to Professor Maziar Fahimi Farzam (03/2018-02/2020), Assistant to Professor Seyed Hossein Hosseini Lavassani (09/2022-Present)

Technical Assistant:

Assistant to Professor Seyed Hossein Hosseini Lavassani.

📚Top Noted Publication

Current trends in the optimization approaches for optimal structural control Paper Published in 2020 Cited by 20

Semi-active control of buildings using different control algorithms considering SSI Paper Published in 2023 Cited by 10

Semi-active control of jacket platforms under wave loads considering fluid-structure interaction Paper Published in 2021 Cited by 9

Optimal control of jacket platforms vibrations under the simultaneous effect of waves and earthquakes considering fluid-structure interaction ) Paper Published in 2023 Cited by 5

Control of a jacket platform under wave load using ATMD and optimization by HSA Paper Published in 2021 Cited by 4

statistical performance of semi-active controlled 10-storey linear building using mr damper under earthquake motions Paper Published in 2021 Cited by 3

Seismic Control of a 10-Storey Shear Frame Using Active Tuned Mass Dampers and Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm Paper Published in 2020 Cited by 3

An analysis on new Cobiax roof Paper Published in 2015 Cited by 3

Optimal control of jacket platform under wave vibration with Active Tuned Mass Damper Paper Published in 2021 Cited by 2

Structural damage detection from dynamic responses of the bridge deck under a moving load using discrete wavelet transform Paper Published in 2022 Cited by 1

Fuqiang Huang | Energy| Best Researcher Award

Posted on 14/02/202414/02/2024 by ScienceFather

Prof. Fuqiang Huang | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Professional Summary 🌟

Chair Professor Dr. Fuqiang Huang, a leading figure in inorganic solid-state chemistry and new energy materials at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. 📚 With 600+ impactful publications, including in prestigious journals like Science and Nat. Mater., and an impressive H-factor of 92. Recognized with multiple awards, such as the National Natural Science Award (2017) and Shanghai Natural Science Award (2016, 2019). Renowned for groundbreaking research, his work on “double high” energy storage materials has far-reaching applications in water purification, photovoltaic energy, and energy storage. A key player in shaping China’s scientific landscape, contributing to major projects and holding influential positions. #MaterialsScience #EnergyInnovation 🚀

Professional Profiles

Scholar Profile

🎓 Academic Leadership

Head of the Innovation Team in key fields of the Ministry of Science and Technology. Chief Scientist of key projects of the Science and Technology Commission. Chief Scientist of the National Key R&D Program.

📚 Research Output

Published 600+ high-impact papers in renowned journals such as Science, Nat. Mater., Nat. Phys., J. Am. Chem. Soc., etc. H-index of 92 and over 35,000 citations. Multiple appearances as a highly cited scientist globally.

🏆 Honors and Awards

Second prize of National Natural Science Award (2017). First prize of Shanghai Natural Science Award (2016, 2019). Recognition as a leading figure in national and international scientific and technological innovation programs.

🔬 Research Focus

Inorganic solid-state chemistry.
Energy material and device research.

🌐 Global Recognition

Selected into the National Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars. Recognized as a leading talent in scientific and technological innovation in the “Ten Thousand Talents Program.” Part of the National One Million Talents Project.

💡 Key Contributions

Proposed theoretical models like “double structure-functional regions” and “packing factor” for solid-state chemical design. Developed new compound systems used in photocatalysis, optoelectronics, energy storage, and superconductors. Pioneering discovery of “double high” few layered carbon electrode, acknowledged by Nobel Prize winner Prof. Goodenough. Application of new materials in water purification, photovoltaic energy, and “double high” energy storage.

🌟 Industrial Impact

Black TiO2 material used for water purification in multiple regions. Low-cost non-vacuum method for manufacturing high-efficiency solar cells. “Double high” energy storage devices with exceptional energy and power density, surpassing international benchmarks.

🏅 Competition Recognition

Achievements listed in the “important scientific research progress” of the Science and Technology Commission in 2020. Included in the “Innovation China” pilot technology list of the China Association for Science and Technology in 2020. Among the top four in the national civil-military high power device comparison and test competition.