Renu Mishra | Material Science | Women Researcher Award

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

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.