Harisha K S | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Harisha K S | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Bangalore University,  India

Dr. Harisha K. S. is an accomplished physicist currently serving as a Guest Faculty at Bangalore University. He holds an M.Sc. in Physics (Condensed Matter Physics) and a Ph.D. from Mangalore University, where his research focused on the biosynthesis and characterization of metal nanoparticles for colorimetric sensor applications. With over 5 years of research and teaching experience, Dr. Harisha has authored numerous publications and presented at international conferences. He is proficient in advanced instrumentation techniques and software, with research interests spanning nanotechnology, electrochemical sensors, biopolymer nanocomposites, and environmental remediation.

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🎓 Educational Qualifications

B.Sc.: Kuvempu University, 2010 (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics). B.Ed.: Davangere University, 2012 (Physics, Mathematics). M.Sc.: Davangere University, 2014 (Physics – Condensed Matter Physics). Ph.D.: Mangalore University, 2022. Thesis: Biosynthesis and Characterization of Metal Nanoparticles for Colorimetric Sensor Applications. Research Guide: Prof. B. Narayana. Co-Guide: Prof. Y. Sangappa

🏆 Achievements

University Fellowship: Mangalore University (2017-2021). Best Poster Presentation Award: ICABS-19 (International Conference on Advances in Basic Sciences) in Bhiwani, Haryana, February 2019. Singapore Visit: Presented at ICMAT-2019 (International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies), Singapore, June 2019

 

🧑‍🏫 Professional Experience

Lecturer: Sri Vijaya Chetana PU College, Chitradurga (Oct 2014 – Nov 2016, 2 years). Researcher: Mangalore University (Feb 2017 – Mar 2022, 5 years). Guest Faculty: Tumkur University, University College of Science (Nov – Dec 2022, 2 months) Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Bellary (Jan – Jun 2023, 6 months). Bangalore University (June 2023 – Present)

🌍 International Conference Participation

  • Singapore Visit: Attended and presented research at ICMAT-2019, Singapore

🎓 Additional Responsibilities

  • Squad Member:
    • PG Examinations (Nov/Dec 2023)
    • UG Examinations (Feb/Mar 2024, July/Aug 2024)

🔬 Research and Technical Skills

Research Project: Completed AC Conduction Studies on Polyaniline-TiO2 Nanocomposite (2014) Technical Expertise: Bio-synthesis and characterization of metal nanoparticles, microparticles, nanofibers Polymeric/biomaterials fabrication. Nanomaterials for energy devices. Synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles. Electrochemical/Plasmonic sensor development

Publication

  • Fabrication and Characterization of Conductive Silk Fibroin–Gold Nanocomposite Films
    • Authors: R. Ranjana, N. Parushuram, K.S. Harisha, S. Asha, B. Narayana, et al.
    • Published In: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 31, 249-264
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 27

 

  • Influence of Gamma Irradiation on Photoluminescence and Nonlinear Optical Properties of Eu³⁺ Activated Heavy Metal Borate Glasses
    • Authors: P. Ramesh, V. Hegde, K. Keshavamurthy, A.G. Pramod, G. Jagannath, et al.
    • Published In: Optical Materials, 116, 111102
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 26

 

  • Eco-Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles by Sericin Derived from Bombyx mori Silk and Catalytic Study on Degradation of Methylene Blue
    • Authors: K.S. Harisha, N. Parushuram, S. Asha, S.B. Suma, B. Narayana, Y. Sangappa
    • Published In: Particulate Science and Technology, 39(2), 131-140
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 22

 

  • Development of Coriander Honey Loaded CeO₂ for Cyclic Voltammetry, Chemical Sensor, Dye Purification, and Antioxidant Properties
    • Authors: M. Mylarappa, S. Chandruvasan, K.S. Harisha, S. Kantharaju, S.G.P. Kumar, et al.
    • Published In: Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 152, 105174
    • Year: 2023
    • Citations: 19

 

  • Silk Fibroin as a Bio-Template for Synthesis of Different Shaped Gold Nanoparticles: Characterization and Ammonia Detection Application
    • Authors: R. Ranjana, N. Parushuram, K.S. Harisha, S. Asha, Y. Sangappa
    • Published In: Materials Today: Proceedings, 27, 434-439
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 19

 

  • Highly Selective and Sensitive Colorimetric Detection of Arsenic (III) in Aqueous Solution Using Green Synthesized Unmodified Gold Nanoparticles
    • Authors: K.S. Harisha, B. Narayana, Y. Sangappa
    • Published In: Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, 44(1), 132-143
    • Year: 2023
    • Citations: 18

 

  • Conductive In Situ Reduced Graphene Oxide–Silk Fibroin Bionanocomposites
    • Authors: P. Nilogal, G.B. Uppine, R. Rayaraddi, K.S. Harisha, L.J. Martis, B. Narayana, et al.
    • Published In: ACS Omega, 6(20), 12995-13007
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 18

 

  • Fabrication and Conductivity Study of Silver Nanoparticles Loaded Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA-AgNPs) Nanofibers
    • Authors: K. Krishna, K.S. Harisha, R. Neelakandan, Y. Sangappa
    • Published In: Materials Today: Proceedings, 42, 515-520
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 16

 

  • Biosynthesized Unmodified Silver Nanoparticles: A Colorimetric Optical Sensor for Detection of Hg²⁺ Ions in Aqueous Solution
    • Authors: K.S. Harisha, P. Nilogal, R. Rayaraddy, L.J. Martis, S.M. Osman, N. Badiadka, et al.
    • Published In: Results in Chemistry, 4, 100507
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 15

 

  • Ajwain Honey Loaded CeO₂ Nanocomposite for Antioxidant, Chemical Sensors, and Photocatalysis Studies
    • Authors: M. Mylarappa, S. Chandruvasan, K.S. Harisha, K.N.S. Kumara
    • Published In: Kuwait Journal of Science, 51(1), 100145
    • Citations: 13

 

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