Genet Tsegaye | Climate Change and Plants | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Genet Tsegaye | Climate Change and Plants | Research Excellence Award

Bio and Emerging Technology Institution | Ethiopia

Genet Tsegaye is an Environmental and Chemical Engineer and Senior Researcher at the Ethiopian Biotechnology Institute with over 17 years of experience in environmental biotechnology and sustainable engineering. She earned her PhD in Environmental Engineering from Addis Ababa University, focusing on plant-mediated nanocomposites for water purification. Her career spans wastewater treatment, bioenergy, and resource recovery, with expertise in biogas optimization and contaminant removal technologies. She holds patented innovations in water treatment and has published widely in international journals. Her research advances sustainable solutions, contributing significantly to environmental protection and circular economy development.

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Abhinay Thakur | Plant Extracts | Best Industrial Research Award

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Dr. Abhinay Thakur | Plant Extracts | Best Industrial Research Award

Lovely professional university | India

Dr. Abhinay Thakur is a prolific researcher affiliated with Lovely Professional University, India, with extensive academic training in materials science and applied chemistry. He has developed significant expertise through active research, teaching, and interdisciplinary collaborations. His work focuses on nanomaterials, electrochemical energy devices, corrosion science, and computational approaches for environmental and climate studies. With a strong publication record and high citation impact, he has contributed to advancing sustainable materials and emerging technologies. Recognized for his scholarly influence, his research integrates innovation and practical applications, supporting scientific progress in energy, environment, and advanced material development.

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Megersa Adugna | Chemical Engineering | Excellence in Research award

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Mr. Megersa Adugna | Chemical Engineering | Excellence in Research award

Wollega University | Ethiopia

Megersa Tadesse Adugna is a lecturer in Chemical Engineering at Wollega University, where he has served since November 2022, following an earlier role as assistant lecturer. He holds a master’s degree in Chemical (Process) Engineering from Adama Science and Technology University and a bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from Wollega University. His research expertise centers on green catalysis, biomass valorization, heterogeneous catalysts, photocatalysis, and hydrogen production, particularly demonstrated in his work on the “Synthesis of Furfural from Xylose Using Carbon-Based Bifunctional Solid Acid Catalyst” published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering (2024).  More recently, he contributed to a study on Zn–Al-doped nanocomposites for dye removal published in Scientific Reports (2025). According to Google Scholar, with several citations to his work. He is experienced in curriculum development, student supervision, lab management, and community engagement, and has also earned professional certifications such as E-SHE from Arizona State University. His academic commitment is complemented by his drive for sustainable engineering solutions, and he continues to mentor students and advance research in green and renewable chemical technologies.

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Adugna, M. T., Tefera, Z. T., & Yilma, M. (2024). Synthesis of furfural from xylose using carbon-based bifunctional solid acid catalyst in the biphasic system. International Journal of Chemical Engineering.

Matla, S., Talathoti, G., Adugna, M. T., Bate, T. L., King, P., & Vangalapati, M. (2025). Sustainable synthesis of Zn/Al-doped nanocomposite from bio-waste: Characterization and RSM-guided brilliant blue dye adsorption optimization. Scientific Reports.

Dharmalingam Kirubakaran | Plant Biochemistry | Plant Biodiversity Conservation Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Dharmalingam Kirubakaran | Plant Biochemistry | Plant Biodiversity Conservation Award

Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, 602105, Tamil Nadu | India

Dr. D. Kirubakaran is Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, part of Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) (Chennai, India). He earned his B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in Botany at Periyar University (Tamil Nadu), completing his doctoral thesis on the green synthesis of nanoparticles from Strobilanthes cordifolia and their biomedical applications. His research spans phytochemistry, nanotechnology (including green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles, nanocomposites, and their characterization by UV–Vis, FTIR, XRD, SEM/TEM, DLS, zeta potential), in-vitro bioassays (antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, anticancer, anticholinergic) and environmental/ toxicological studies (medicinal plant cultivation, biodiversity conservation, larval bioassays, photocatalytic dye degradation). He has been awarded the University Research Fellowship (URF) by Periyar University for 2022-24.  He has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals on topics such as biomedical nanomaterials, cancer biology, environmental nanotoxicology and biomedical sensors. In conclusion, Dr Kirubakaran merges strong foundational expertise in plant science with cutting-edge nanotechnology and biomedical applications, positioning him at the intersection of botany, materials science and pharmacology in the emerging field of translational nanobiotechnology.

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Kirubakaran, D., Wahid, J. B. A., Karmegam, N., Jeevika, R., Sellapillai, L., Rajkumar, M., & Senthilkumar, K. J. (2025). A comprehensive review on the green synthesis of nanoparticles: Advancements in biomedical and environmental applications. Biomedical Materials & Devices.

Manimegalai, P., Selvam, K., Loganathan, S., Kirubakaran, D., Shivakumar, M. S., & Rajkumar, M. (2024). Green synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles using aqueous leaf extract of Hardwickia binata: Their characterizations and biological applications. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery.

Kirubakaran, D., Selvam, K., Prakash, P., Shivakumar, M. S., & Rajkumar, M. (2023). In-vitro antioxidant, antidiabetic, anticholinergic activity of iron/copper nanoparticles synthesized using Strobilanthes cordifolia leaf extract. OpenNano.

Rajkumar, M., Presley, S. D., Govindaraj, P., Kirubakaran, D., Farahim, F., Ali, T., Shkir, M., & Latha, S. (2025). Synthesis of chitosan/PVA/copper oxide nanocomposite using Anacardium occidentale extract and evaluating its antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic activities. Scientific Reports.

Kirubakaran, D., Bupesh, G., Wahid, J. B. A., Murugeswaran, R., Ramalingam, J., Arokiyaraj, S., Sivasakthi, V., & Panigrahi, J. (2025). Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Acmella caulirhiza leaf extract: Characterization and assessment of antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and hemolytic properties. Biomedical Materials & Devices,

Arka Ghosh | Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Arka Ghosh | Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

C.V. RAMAN GLOBAL UNIVERSITY | India

Dr. A. Ghosh is a materials scientist and engineer whose expertise spans nanocomposites, welding, and advanced manufacturing. He has led and contributed to major projects including system development in cement plants, revised plant layout and material handling design, microstructural/mechanical characterization of plasma‑arc welded 316L, development of aluminum–stainless steel transition joints via cold metal transfer for cryogenic use, and the synthesis and evaluation of Al‑based nanocomposites with CNT, graphene nanoplatelets, and hBN reinforcements. He has hands‑on experience with XRD (residual stress), SEM, optical microscopy, TEM sample prep, Vickers microhardness, and wear testing. His research interests lie in material science, powder metallurgy, welding, and non‑conventional machining. To date, he has published over a dozen papers (including in SCIE journals) on topics like hybrid nanofillers and tribological enhancements. His h‑index is 5 with over 83 citations, 25 Documentation AD Scientific Index. He is also named on several patents in areas such as ultrasonicator systems, TEM grid management, and automatic polishing apparatus. He has been recognized for contributing to innovative instrumentation and composite development. In sum, Dr. Ghosh’s multidisciplinary work bridges fundamental materials research and industrial application, making lasting contributions to nanomaterials engineering, welding technologies, and smart manufacturing approaches.

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Ghosh, A., Alam, S. N., Patil, G. M., Patel, P., Sachan, V., Haq, N., & Seikh, A. H. (2025). Enhancing mechanical and tribological properties of Al-based nanocomposites via equal-weight-ratio graphite nanoplatelet and hexagonal boron nitride hybrid nanofillers. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. (Accepted).

Ghosh, A., Sahoo, N., Das, B., Patel, P., Patil, G. M., Sachan, V., & Basak, S. (2025). Macrostructures of carbon nanotubes for advanced battery application: A comprehensive review. Synthetic Metals. (Accepted).

Das, B., Sinha, S. K., Patra, A., Ghosh, A., Kumar, S., Choudhury, B., & Mindi, N. K. (2025). Microstructural and mechanical property enhancement of W-Zr alloys by nano-Al₂O₃, Y₂O₃, and La₂O₃ dispersions: A combined MD simulation and experimental approach. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. (Accepted).

Singh, Y., Manojkumar, S., Ghosh, A., & Mehta, K. K. (2025). Effect of change in strain path by cold rolling on the microstructure and texture of Nb-10Hf-1Ti refractory alloy. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. (Accepted).

 Ghosh, A., Shukla, U., Sahoo, N., Das, B., Kar, U. K., Shrivastava, P., & Alam, S. N. (2024). Development and mechanical characterization of Cu-hBN metal matrix nanocomposites using powder metallurgy route. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. (Accepted).