Filip Herzyk | Solid-Fluid Interaction | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Filip Herzyk | Solid-Fluid Interaction | Best Researcher Award

PhD Student at Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences | Poland

Mr. Filip Herzyk is a highly accomplished and forward-thinking Lead Research Specialist from Poland, whose academic and professional journey reflects an extraordinary blend of scientific rigor, creative design thinking, and interdisciplinary expertise. With a strong foundation in Food Technology and Human Nutrition from the Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Filip continues to advance his scholarly pursuits through doctoral studies in the same field, exploring innovative solutions that integrate food science, biotechnology, and sustainability. His career path began at the Wroclaw Technology Park, where he steadily evolved from a laboratory assistant to a senior and now lead research specialist, demonstrating exceptional competence in laboratory techniques, prototyping, and applied research management. Filip’s professional experience encompasses a wide range of laboratory operations, advanced food analysis, and experimental design, underpinned by his deep knowledge of materials science and product development. Known for his fluency in English and technical proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Office, PowerQuery, Adobe Creative Suite, and laboratory instrumentation, he bridges the gap between scientific experimentation and digital innovation. His interests extend beyond research into areas such as material design, information technology, music and audio technology, and creative art, enriching his multidisciplinary approach to food innovation. Filip’s qualifications, including professional training in agile time management and modern laboratory methodologies, reinforce his capability to lead complex research initiatives that push the boundaries of food quality, safety, and sensory enhancement. His work embodies a synthesis of scientific precision, creativity, and a passion for advancing the future of food technology and human well-being.

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Featured Publications:

Herzyk, F., & Korzeniowska, M. (2025, August 21). Optimisation of supercritical CO₂ extraction from black (Ribes nigrum) and red (Ribes rubrum) currant pomace. Applied Sciences.

Herzyk, F., Piłakowska-Pietras, D., & Korzeniowska, M. (2024, May 30). Supercritical extraction techniques for obtaining biologically active substances from a variety of plant byproducts. Foods.

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.