Nowsheenah Farooq | Materials Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Nowsheenah Farooq | Materials Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at Jamia Millia Islamia | India

Dr. Nowsheenah Farooq is an accomplished chemist, researcher, and dynamic LLM Trainer and Subject Matter Expert at Turing, whose expertise spans both the scientific and technological domains. She combines her advanced understanding of chemistry with data-driven model evaluation to fine-tune large language models for real-world performance. Before joining Turing, she served as a Chemistry Lecturer at Wular Valley College of Education, where she played a pivotal role in academic instruction, laboratory supervision, and student mentorship. Her technical expertise encompasses a broad range of analytical instrumentation including FTIR, UV-Vis, PXRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, TGA, and Raman, supported by strong proficiency in software such as Origin, ChemDraw, and SciFinder. Her research contributions are reflected through multiple impactful publications in leading international journals, including J. Mater. Chem. A, J. Mol. Liq., Chem. Eng. J., ACS Appl. Polym. Mater., ACS Appl. Eng. Mater., Tetrahedron, and ChemistrySelect, as well as insightful book chapters in Photoinduced Synthesis of Nanoparticles and Medicinal Plant Mediated Nanoparticles published by Wiley. Her scholarly works focus on the synthesis, characterization, and application of nanomaterials, green chemistry innovations, and sustainable material design. She has also contributed to the field through a notable book chapter on Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials, highlighting her commitment to environmentally conscious scientific development. With a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Jamia Millia Islamia and prior degrees from Aligarh Muslim University and Bhagwant University, she has continuously demonstrated academic excellence. Her active participation in national and international conferences, poster presentations, and seminars reflects her dedication to collaborative learning and scientific outreach. Recognized with an ACS cover page mention, Dr. Farooq exemplifies the modern researcher—bridging chemistry, education, and artificial intelligence with innovation, integrity, and purpose.

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Featured Publications:

Farooq, N., Taha, A., & Hashmi, A. A. (n.d.). Facile synthesis of a nitrogen-rich covalent organic framework for the efficient capture of iodine. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 12(17), 10539–10553.

Taha, A., Farooq, N., Singh, N., & Hashmi, A. A. (n.d.). Recent developments in Schiff base centered optical and chemical sensors for metal ion recognition. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 401, 124678.

Farooq, N., Malik, M. A., & Hashmi, A. A. (n.d.). Hydrothermal synthesis of melamine-based porous organic polymer for the advanced adsorption of iodine. Chemical Engineering Journal, 498, 154894.

Farooq, N., Malik, M. A., & Hashmi, A. A. (n.d.). Effective iodine adsorption and storage of volatile iodine by nitrogen-rich porous organic polymers from flexible building blocks. ACS Applied Polymer Materials.

Taha, A., Singh, N., Farooq, N., & Hashmi, A. A. (n.d.). Facile synthesis of Schiff base palladium (II) complex for efficient catalytic reduction of aromatic nitro compounds and organic dyes for wastewater remediation. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 426, 127343.

Pradeep Kumar Badiya | Materials Science and Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Pradeep Kumar Badiya | Materials Science and Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Dayananda Sagar University | India

Dr. Pradeep Kumar Badiya, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. (Chemistry), is a distinguished researcher and academician currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Dayananda Sagar University, Karnataka, India. His scholarly journey reflects a deep commitment to advancing interdisciplinary chemical sciences, integrating nanotechnology, materials science, clinical diagnostics, and device development. He has contributed significantly to nanoelectro-mechanical systems (NEMS) and atom-scale devices using two-dimensional materials such as graphene, focusing on innovative gas sensing applications. His postdoctoral research at the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology under the Mizuta Laboratory emphasized cutting-edge nano-device fabrication and material characterization. Previously, at the STAR Laboratory, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, he played a pivotal role in developing indigenous biomedical devices, including REsCUE and DuRaT kits for rapid COVID-19 detection, validated by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), demonstrating his impact in translational biomedical innovation. His research spans clinical research design, semiconductor-device fabrication, fluorescence and plasmonics, surface chemistry, bioprocessing, and biostatistics, with extensive experience in analytical instrumentation such as AFM, SEM, TEM, XRD, UV-Vis, Raman, and ELISA-based systems. He has authored 19 peer-reviewed articles, 18 conference papers, 2 patents, and 1 book chapter, reflecting his active role in academic dissemination and technology transfer. His doctoral work pioneered low-cost biomaterials for bioprocessing and plasmonic applications, combining biological and material sciences for sustainable technological solutions. Dr. Badiya’s leadership in laboratory establishment, mentoring, and project management has shaped the next generation of chemists and interdisciplinary researchers, while his innovative spirit continues to bridge the gap between chemical science and healthcare technology.

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Featured Publications:

Bhaskar, S., Moronshing, M., Srinivasan, V., Badiya, P. K., Subramaniam, C., & Ramamurthy, S. S. (2020). Silver soret nanoparticles for femtomolar sensing of glutathione in a surface plasmon-coupled emission platform. ACS Applied Nano Materials, 3(5), 4329–4341.

Shubhashree, K. R., Reddy, R., Gangula, A. K., Nagananda, G. S., Badiya, P. K., & Ramamurthy, S. S. (2022). Green synthesis of copper nanoparticles using aqueous extracts from Hyptis suaveolens (L.). Materials Chemistry and Physics, 280, 125795.

Venkatesh, S., Badiya, P. K., & Ramamurthy, S. S. (2015). Low-dimensional carbon spacers in surface plasmon-coupled emission with femtomolar sensitivity and 1000-fold fluorescence enhancements. Chemical Communications, 51(37), 7809–7811.

Thota, S. P., Badiya, P. K., Yerram, S., Vadlani, P. V., Pandey, M., Golakoti, N. R., & Ramamurthy, S. S. (2017). Macro-micro fungal cultures synergy for innovative cellulase enzymes production and biomass structural analyses. Renewable Energy, 103, 766–773.

Venkatesh, S., Badiya, P. K., & Ramamurthy, S. S. (2016). Purcell factor based understanding of enhancements in surface plasmon-coupled emission with DNA architectures. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 18(2), 681–684.

Xiaofei Yang | Intelligent Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Xiaofei Yang | Intelligent Materials | Best Researcher Award

Professor, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, China

Dr. Xiaofei Yang 🎓 is a renowned Professor at the Division of Energy Storage, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (CAS), China. With expertise in advanced materials for all-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs), Dr. Yang has significantly contributed to the field through groundbreaking research, numerous publications, and impactful patents. His innovative approaches in energy storage technologies have earned him global recognition, including being listed among the World’s Top 2% Scientists 🌟 for consecutive years (2022–2024).

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Education

📘 Dr. Yang earned his Ph.D. (2013–2018) from the Division of Energy Storage at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (CAS) in China, specializing in advanced lithium battery technologies. He holds a Bachelor’s degree (2009–2013) in Chemical Engineering and Technology from Anhui University, China, laying a strong foundation for his remarkable academic journey.

Experience

📈 Dr. Yang currently serves as a Professor (2022–present) and has previously held roles as an Associate Professor (2021–2022) at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, CAS. He honed his research expertise as a postdoctoral fellow (2018–2021) at Western University, Canada, where he worked on cutting-edge materials in the field of mechanical and materials engineering.

Awards and Honors

🏆 Dr. Yang has received numerous accolades, including being recognized in the Special Talent Program B of CAS (2022), Outstanding Young Scientists of Liaoning (2023), and Top Talents of Dalian (2022). He was also honored as the Zhang Dayu Young Scholar (2022) and awarded the Mitacs Elevate Fellowship in Canada (2020). He actively contributes as an editorial board member and committee member in prestigious journals and organizations globally.

Research Focus

🔬 Dr. Yang’s research centers on advanced materials for all-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs), addressing critical challenges such as electrode materials and solid-state electrolytes. His innovative work combines nanotechnology, advanced characterization techniques, and emerging engineering solutions to optimize battery performance. His studies have set benchmarks in material synthesis and the practical application of ASSLBs.

Conclusion

With a prolific academic career, numerous accolades, and an unyielding passion for energy storage technologies ⚡, Dr. Xiaofei Yang continues to lead impactful research. His contributions are pivotal in revolutionizing the future of renewable energy and sustainable technologies.

Publications

Towards High-Performance Solid-State Li-S Batteries: From Fundamental Understanding to Engineering Design, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2020, 49, 2140-2195. DOI link (Cited by: 890)

Determining the Limiting Factor of the Electrochemical Stability Window for PEO-based Solid Polymer Electrolyte, Energy Environ. Sci., 2020, 13, 1318-1325. DOI link (Cited by: 760)

Recent Advances and Perspectives on Thin Electrolytes for High-Energy Density Solid-State Lithium Batteries, Energy Environ. Sci., 2021, 14, 643-671. DOI link (Cited by: 680)

Safety Concerns in Solid-State Lithium Batteries: From Materials to Devices, Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, 17, 7543-7565. DOI link

Promoting the Transformation of Li2S2 to Li2S: Increasing Utilization of Active Materials for High Sulfur Loading Li-S Batteries, Adv. Mater., 2019, 31, 1901220. DOI link (Cited by: 630)