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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Featured Publications

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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Featured Publications

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).