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.

Profile

Scholar

🎓 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

Abdul Manan | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Abdul Manan | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr at University of Science & Technology Bannu, Pakistan

Abdul Manan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Science & Technology, Bannu, Pakistan. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Peshawar in 2011. Dr. Manan has held positions as a postdoc in China, a visiting research scholar in the UK, and a visiting scholar at Penn State University, USA. He has extensive teaching and research experience, including roles at Islamia College Peshawar and Khyber Medical University. His research interests span materials science and engineering, with a focus on advanced materials.

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🎓 Academic Career

Feb 2017 – Aug 2017: Postdoc, China, 2006-2011: Ph.D. in Physics, University of Peshawar, Pakistan, 2002-2004: Master (M.Sc) in Physics, University of Peshawar, Pakistan (1st Division), 2000-2002: B.Sc. in Physics and Mathematics, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan (1st Division), 1998-2000: H.S.S.C. Pre-Engineering, B.I.S.E. Bannu (1st Division), 1996-1998: S.S.C. Science, B.I.S.E. Bannu, Pakistan (1st Division)

🧑‍🏫 Teaching & Research Experience

Research Assistant, Department of Physics, University of Peshawar (2006-2007), Lecturer, Department of Physics, Islamia College Peshawar (2007-2010), Visiting Research Scholar, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Sheffield UK (2010), Visiting Lecturer, Khyber Medical University Peshawar (2010-2011), Assistant Professor (Contract), University of Science and Technology Bannu (2011-2015), Assistant Professor (Regular), Department of Physics, Islamia College Peshawar (2015), Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, University of Science & Technology Bannu (2015-2021), Research Scholar, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, China (2017), Visiting Scholar, Materials Research Institute, Penn State University, USA (2023)

📋 Membership & Administrative Experience

Warden for boy hostel, Islamia College Peshawar, Senior Warden for boys hostel, UST Bannu, Committee member for laptop distribution under “Nawway Sahar Laptop Scheme” at UST Bannu (2013), Convener for Inspection Committee for purchase at UST Bannu, Member of the Inspection Committee for affiliation of GGDC and GDC That-e-Nasrati to KKKU Karak, Manager for academia-industry linkage in ORIC, Islamia College Peshawar (2015), Director ORIC, UST Bannu (2017-2018), Member of the Technical Committee for the Center for Materials Science, Islamia College Peshawar, Member of the Management Board of SSBS, UST Bannu, Member of the Editorial Board for the International Journal of Materials Science and Applications, Member of the Technical Committee for International Conferences on Microwave and Terahertz Technology, Member of the Advanced Studies and Research Board, UST Bannu, Member of the Board of Study, Department of Physics, UST Bannu (2018-present), Member of the Need Assessment Committee for HED funded ADP Project “Support to Islamia College Peshawar (Research Center)”, Member of the Board of Study, Center of Materials Science, Islamia College Peshawar (2018-present), Member of the Board of Study, Department of Physics, Khushal Khan Khattak University Karak (2018-present), Chief Proctor, UST Bannu (2018-present), Member of the Editorial Board for the Modern Materials Science and Technology, Member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Electronic Research and Application, Member of the Discipline Committee as Chief Proctor, UST Bannu (2018-present), Chairman, Department of Physics, UST Bannu (2021-present)

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  • 1. Photoluminescence properties of Eu3+ and Al3+-doped Ca2ZnSi2O7 red phosphors for plant growth LEDs

    • Authors: Tian, B.; Chen, K.; Zhou, J.; Manan, A.; Chen, G.
    • Year: 2024
    • Citations: 0

    2. (K0.5Bi0.5)(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3-modified Sr0.7Bi0.2TiO3 lead-free ceramics for energy storage applications

    • Authors: Khan, M.A.; Manan, A.; Rehman, M.U.; Alresheedi, F.; Lanagan, M.T.
    • Year: 2024
    • Citations: 2

    3. Enhanced Energy Storage Characteristics of Bi(Mg0.5Ce0.5)O3 Modified (Sr0.7Bi0.2)TiO3 Lead-Free Ceramics

    • Authors: Khan, M.A.; Manan, A.; Ur Rehman, M.; Ghazi, Z.A.; Khan, S.U.
    • Year: 2024
    • Citations: 1

    4. Antimicrobial framework nucleic acid-based DNAzyme cluster with high catalytic efficiency

    • Authors: Afshan, N.; Tariq, R.; Riaz, I.; Alotaibi, K.M.; Alshalwi, M.
    • Year: 2024 (In Press)
    • Citations: 0

    5. Structural, dielectric, electrical, and energy storage properties of Mn-doped Ba0.55Sr0.45TiO3 ceramics

    • Authors: Ullah, I.; Rehman, M.U.; Manan, A.; Ullah, S.W.; Uzair, M.
    • Year: 2024 (In Press)
    • Citations: 0