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Fanchao Zhou | Planetary Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Fanchao Zhou | Planetary Sciences | Best Researcher Award

North China Geological Exploration Institute of Tianjin, China

Dr. Zhou Fan-chao is a dedicated assistant engineer and researcher at the Tianjin North China Geological Exploration Institute, specializing in geological disaster prevention, mineral exploration, and environmental remediation. He holds a strong academic background with advanced training in geology and hydrogeological engineering, focusing on applying modern modeling and analytical techniques to environmental and mining challenges. His professional experience includes progressive roles as a technician, technical backbone, and now project leader at the North China Geological Exploration Bureau, where he has demonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary projects integrating geological hazard assessment, mineral resource exploration, and soil remediation. Dr. Zhou has authored more than 12 research papers, including SCI-indexed publications in Minerals and Journal of Arid Land, as well as core Chinese journals such as Mineral Exploration and Industrial Water Treatment. He has also contributed to five national patents and participated in several major national and regional research initiatives, including the Ecological Restoration Demonstration Project for Abandoned Mines, the Third National Soil Census Project, and multiple geological hazard monitoring and environmental assessment projects. His research interests include hydrogeological modeling, CFD fluid simulation, geological hazard risk assessment, soil contamination treatment, and the application of machine learning in mineral exploration. Dr. Zhou’s research skills encompass advanced computational modeling, environmental data analysis, geological survey techniques, and practical field investigation methods. His excellence has been recognized through multiple awards, including the Excellent Graduate of Hebei Province (2023), the Tianjin Surveying and Mapping Science and Technology Progress Award (2024), and the Outstanding Individual in the Geological Exploration Skills Competition (2025). In conclusion, Dr. Zhou Fan-chao represents a new generation of innovative geoscientists whose contributions are advancing sustainable mining, geological safety, and environmental restoration, reflecting both technical excellence and a commitment to scientific and societal progress.

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Featured Publications

Fu, Z., Zheng, X., Yan, Y., Xu, X., Zhou, F., Li, X., Zhou, Q., & Mai, W. (2025, September 30). The evolution of machine learning in large-scale mineral prospectivity prediction: A decade of innovation (2016–2025). Minerals, 15(10), 1042.

Li, M., Wang, H., Du, W., Gu, H., Zhou, F., & Chi, B. (2024, August). Responses of runoff to changes in climate and human activities in the Liuhe River Basin, China. Journal of Arid Land.

Dr. Fanchao Zhou’s work advances scientific and industrial understanding of geological disaster prevention, sustainable mining, and environmental remediation. By integrating hydrogeological modeling, fluid dynamics, and machine learning, his research contributes to safer mining practices, improved resource management, and sustainable ecological restoration, benefiting both industry and society globally.

 

Maria Sundvall | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Maria Sundvall | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

University of Turku, Finland

Dr. Maria Sundvall is a distinguished physician-scientist and academic leader in Clinical Oncology and Molecular Cancer Biology, renowned for her translational research bridging laboratory discoveries with clinical applications. She earned her Medical Doctor degree in 2003, followed by a Ph.D. in Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Turku, Finland, in 2007, where her thesis focused on “Signaling of ErbB4 Isoforms in Cancer.” She was later awarded the Title of Docent in 2015 and became a Specialist Physician in Clinical Oncology and Radiotherapy in 2018. Professionally, Dr. Sundvall serves as a Consultant in Clinical Oncology at Turku University Hospital and a Clinical Lecturer at the Institute of Biomedicine, University of Turku, where she also directs the Cancer Research Unit. Her earlier career includes postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School under Professor P.P. Pandolfi, where she advanced her expertise in oncogenic signaling and targeted cancer therapies. Her research interests focus on receptor tyrosine kinase signaling, metabolic vulnerabilities in cancer, resistance mechanisms to EGFR-targeting therapies, and precision oncology for breast and prostate cancers. Dr. Sundvall possesses advanced research skills in molecular biology, cell signaling, cancer genomics, and translational medicine, with proficiency in various laboratory and clinical trial methodologies. She has authored over 34 publications in prestigious journals such as PNAS, Cancer Research, Clinical Cancer Research, and Oncogene, contributing key insights into cancer mechanisms and therapeutic resistance. Her numerous honors include the Turku University Foundation Ph.D. Thesis Award and research grants exceeding €1 million from the Research Council of Finland, the Finnish Medical Foundation, and the Sigrid Juselius Foundation. In conclusion, Dr. Sundvall exemplifies excellence in research, teaching, and clinical innovation, with her work significantly advancing the understanding of cancer biology and influencing future directions in precision oncology and patient-centered cancer care worldwide.

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Featured Publications

Sriraman, S., Virtanen, V., Kukkula, A., Toriseva, M., Lumiainen, A., West, G., Poutanen, M., Taimen, P., & Sundvall, M. (2025). Androgen receptor‐mediated regulation of BRCA1 modulates the antioxidant defense in prostate cancer. The Journal of Pathology. Advance online publication.

Koskela, S., Pulkkinen, O., Mehmood, A., Kallionpää, R., Birkman, E.-M., Huuhtanen, J., Mustjoki, S., Coupland, S., Aittokallio, T., & Sundvall, M. (2025, July 8). Novel anti-PD1 predictive signature and functional dendritic-cell biomarkers in melanoma identified with systems immunology [Preprint]. Research Square.

Gnjatovic, J., Garces Ibanez, J., Rantala, J., Sundvall, M., Alanne, E., Vaittinen, S., Mattila, P., Jäättelä, M., & Hämälistö, S. (2025, April 29). Patient-derived lymphoma organoids and repurposed drugs: Novel solutions for improved B cell lymphoma treatment [Conference paper].

Hollmén, M., Löyttyniemi, E., Juhanoja, E., Vihinen, P., & Sundvall, M. (2025, February). High comorbidity and tumor proliferation predict survival of localized breast cancer patients after curative surgery: A retrospective analysis of real-world data in Finland. Surgical Oncology, 102(188).

Nissi, L., Tuominen, S., Routila, J., Huusko, T., Ketonen, P., Sundvall, M., Leivo, I., Irjala, H., Minn, H., & Grönroos, T. J. (2024, November). xCT as a predictor for survival in a population‐based cohort of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Cancer Medicine.

Seyed Saeed Madani | Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Seyed Saeed Madani | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Waterloo University, Canada

Dr. Seyed Saeed Madani is a distinguished Senior Mechanical Engineer and Battery & Energy Storage Systems Expert with over 20 years of combined academic and industrial experience spanning mechanical, thermal, and electrochemical engineering. He earned his Ph.D. in Energy Technology from Aalborg University, Denmark (2016–2021), with a visiting research term at the Bern University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland, where he focused on degradation modeling and diagnostics of lithium-ion batteries. He holds an M.Sc. in Energy Systems Engineering from the University of Manchester (UK) and K.N. Toosi University (Iran) and a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Chamran University, Iran. Professionally, Dr. Madani has served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Waterloo and INRS, Université du Québec, working on advanced battery modeling, digital twins, and AI-enabled battery management systems. Previously, at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany), he contributed to EU-funded projects on thermal safety and lifetime prediction of EV batteries. His early career at the National Iranian Oil Company focused on hybrid diesel–PV–battery system design and industrial energy optimization. His research interests include lithium-ion and solid-state battery systems, degradation and safety modeling, electrochemical–thermal coupling, AI-based diagnostics, and next-generation digital energy systems. Dr. Madani’s research skills encompass multiphysics modeling, machine learning, CFD/FEA simulation, electrochemical analysis, and IoT integration for smart energy applications. He has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications with high citation impact and has collaborated with global leaders in energy and battery research. Among his awards and honors are the Mitacs Elevate Postdoctoral Fellowship (Canada), the OTTO MONSTEDS FOND Ph.D. Scholarship (Denmark), and participation in EU Research Grants for battery modeling. In conclusion, Dr. Madani exemplifies a global research leader whose innovative, multidisciplinary approach continues to advance sustainable energy storage, electric mobility, and intelligent energy system technologies worldwide.

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Featured PUblications

Madani, S. S., Shabeer, Y., Fowler, M., Panchal, S., Chaoui, H., Mekhilef, S., … (2025). Artificial intelligence and digital twin technologies for intelligent lithium-ion battery management systems: A comprehensive review of state estimation, lifecycle optimization, and predictive maintenance. Batteries, 11(8), 298.

Shabeer, Y., Madani, S. S., Panchal, S., & Fowler, M. (2025). Performance optimization of high energy density aluminum-air batteries: Effects of operational parameters and electrolyte composition. Future Batteries, 100082.

Madani, S. S., Shabeer, Y., Allard, F., Fowler, M., Ziebert, C., Wang, Z., Panchal, S., … (2025). A comprehensive review on lithium-ion battery lifetime prediction and aging mechanism analysis. Batteries, 11(4), 127.

Madani, S. S., Allard, F., Shabeer, Y., Fowler, M., Panchal, S., Ziebert, C., … (2025). Exploring the aging dynamics of lithium-ion batteries for enhanced lifespan understanding. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2968(1), 012017.

Shabeer, Y., Madani, S. S., Panchal, S., Mousavi, M., & Fowler, M. (2025). Different metal–air batteries as range extenders for the electric vehicle market: A comparative study. Batteries, 11(1), 35.

Dr. Seyed Saeed Madani’s work bridges cutting-edge science and real-world innovation by advancing intelligent, safe, and sustainable battery energy storage systems. His integration of AI-driven modeling, digital twins, and advanced electrochemical design accelerates the global transition toward cleaner energy, electric mobility, and resilient power infrastructures, driving impactful progress in both industry and environmental sustainability.

Arshiya Ansari | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Arshiya Ansari | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, India

Arshiya Ansari is an accomplished researcher in Materials Science and Engineering, with expertise in materials synthesis, optoelectronics, photodetectors, electrochemical sensors, gas sensors, batteries, and 2D materials such as graphene and borophene. She earned her Ph.D. from the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur (2025) with a CGPA of 9.08/10, and conducted research at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University and the National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Taiwan. She also holds an M.Tech in Nanotechnology from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, and an M.Sc. in Physics from Aligarh Muslim University. Arshiya’s professional experience includes research in advanced nanomaterials, polymer-metal oxide composites, UV photodetectors, electrochemical and gas sensors, and energy storage devices, with proficiency in fabrication techniques such as sol-gel nanocomposites, CNT-FET optimization, thin-film deposition, spin coating, sputtering, lithography, and characterization tools including XRD, Raman, SEM, UV-Vis spectroscopy, photoluminescence, and electrochemical analysis. She has authored 27 publications with 459 citations, an h-index of 12, and an i10-index of 15, contributing to journals like ACS Applied Nano Materials, Langmuir, Advanced Engineering Materials, and Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, and has filed a US provisional patent on Borophene tubes. Arshiya has presented her work at international conferences in Italy and India, served as a peer reviewer for reputed journals, and actively participates in professional societies including the International Society of Muslim Women in Science and the American Physical Society. Her achievements are complemented by grants from the Anusandhan National Research Foundation and SERB International Travel Support. Recognized for her leadership, mentorship, and community engagement through volunteer initiatives, Arshiya demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing materials research. Her dedication, technical expertise, and international collaborations position her as a promising leader in optoelectronic devices, sensor technologies, and energy materials, making her an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

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Featured Publications

Ahmed, S., Ansari, A., Haidyrah, A. S., Chaudhary, A. A., Imran, M., & Khan, A. (2022). Hierarchical molecularly imprinted inverse opal-based platforms for highly selective and sensitive determination of histamine. ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 4(4), 2783–2793.

Madhaiyan, G., Tung, T. W., Zan, H. W., Meng, H. F., Lu, C. J., Ansari, A., Chuang, W. T., … (2020). UV-enhanced room-temperature ultrasensitive NO gas sensor with vertical channel nano-porous organic diodes. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 320, 128392.

Ahmed, S., Ansari, A., Siddiqui, M. A., Imran, M., Kumari, B., Khan, A., & Ranjan, P. (2023). Electrochemical and optical-based systems for SARS-CoV-2 and various pathogens assessment. Advances in Natural Sciences: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 14(3), 033001.

Ahmed, S., Ansari, A., Siddiqui, M. A., Khan, A., & Ranjan, P. (2023). A potential optical sensor based on nanostructured silicon. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 34(8), 755.

Ahmed, S., Khatun, S., Sallam, S., Ansari, A., Ansari, Z. A., Kumar, R. R., Hakami, J., … (2022). Photoresponse of porous silicon for potential optical sensing. Europhysics Letters, 139(3), 36001.

Ms. Arshiya Ansari’s work in advanced nanomaterials, optoelectronic devices, and electrochemical sensors drives innovation in energy storage, environmental monitoring, and healthcare diagnostics, bridging fundamental research with practical applications. Her pioneering research enhances global scientific knowledge, supports sustainable technologies, and fosters international collaborations that advance both industry and society.

Saugat Mondal | Organic Photochemistry | Global Health Impact Award

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Dr. Saugat Mondal | Organic Photochemistry | Global Health Impact Award

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India

Dr. Saugat Mondal, an accomplished researcher in photochemistry and material science, has established his academic foundation through a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, where his thesis focused on Wavelength Tunable Photoremovable Protecting Groups: Biomedical and Material Applications, supervised by Prof. N. D. Pradeep Singh. He previously earned his M.Sc. in Chemistry from Ramakrishna Mission Residential College, Narendrapur, and his B.Sc. in Chemistry from Scottish Church College, Calcutta University. His professional journey reflects a blend of research, teaching, and mentorship, having guided undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students while contributing to departmental academic events as a research scholar representative and convenor. Dr. Mondal’s research interests lie in wavelength-selective photochemistry, drug delivery systems, smart materials, Alzheimer’s disease therapeutics, and reversible catalysis, with specific emphasis on photoremovable protecting groups, photopharmacology, and adaptive biomaterials. He has authored 11 peer-reviewed publications in leading journals including ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Journal of the American Chemical Society, and ACS Central Science, with 115 citations and an h-index of 6, and is also the inventor of a patent on near-infrared activatable photocages for neurodegenerative disorder research. His research skills span organic synthesis, advanced spectroscopic techniques, molecular docking, density functional theory (DFT) calculations, protein-ligand dynamics, nanoparticle design, and hydrogel development, complemented by expertise in confocal microscopy, time-resolved spectroscopy, and photophysical property evaluation. Recognized for his academic excellence, he has secured the NOST-Anthem Biosciences Best Thesis Award (2025), the Best Poster Award at MTIC XXI (2024), and top national ranks in CSIR-UGC NET and GATE examinations. He is a Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC) and actively engages in international collaborations across Singapore, Korea, and Australia. With a strong portfolio of innovation, leadership, and scientific contributions, Dr. Mondal is well-positioned to make transformative advances in photochemistry-driven biomedical and material applications, marking him as a rising leader in interdisciplinary research.

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Featured Publications

Mondal, S., Chatterjee, A., Banerjee, S., Singha, T., Sikder, A., Bhattacharyya, T. K., Mandal, M., Dutta, P. K., Maiti, T., & Singh, N. D. P. (2023). Temporal release of cell cycle regulator α-lipoic acid: NIR-light (two-photon) activatable quinoxaline-based nano-prodrug delivery system. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 15(27), 32099–32109.

Mondal, S., Koay, W. L., Daga, I., Paul, S., Truong, V. X., & Singh, N. D. P. (2024). Wavelength-selective xanthene-based monochromophoric photoremovable protecting groups for tuning soft matter material properties. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 146(50), 23376–23386.

Mondal, S., An, J., Bera, T., Banerjee, M., Debnath, S., Mandal, D., Sikder, A., Guha, S., Kim, J. S., & Singh, N. D. P. (2025). Engineering a green fluorescent protein-core-inspired NIR-photocage: Exploring meso-GFP-PRPG toward Alzheimer’s disease therapeutics. ACS Central Science, 11(7), 1062–1070.

Mandal, D., Mondal, S., Sarkar, A., & Ravikanth, M. (2025). Dipyrroethene-based red-light emissive AIEgens. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. Advance online publication.

Venkatesh, Y., Chaudhuri, A., Mondal, S., Shah, S. S., & Singh, N. D. P. (2025). Wavelength-orthogonal photocleavable monochromophoric linkers.

Shahzad Ahmed | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Shahzad Ahmed | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, India

Mr. Shahzad Ahmed is a distinguished researcher and Prime Minister’s Research Fellow (PMRF) pursuing his Ph.D. in the Department of Materials Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur, India, with a stellar CGPA of 9.54. He holds an M.Tech in Nanotechnology (Gold Medalist, CGPA 9.48) from Jamia Millia Islamia, an M.Sc. in Physics from the University of Delhi, and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Physics from Ramjas College, University of Delhi. His professional and international research experience includes serving as a Visiting Scholar at the State University of New York at Buffalo (USA) and as a Researcher at the National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (Taiwan), where he worked on nanostructured materials and advanced sensor technologies. His research interests lie in nanomaterials and nanotechnology, particularly borophene, graphene, MoS₂, and other low-dimensional materials, focusing on electrochemical-based sensors, biosensors, and thin-film fabrication for health and food monitoring applications. Mr. Ahmed possesses strong technical and analytical expertise in electrochemical analysis (CV, EIS, DPV), nanoparticle synthesis, CVD/PVD coating, photolithography, and advanced material characterization using SEM, Raman, FTIR, and UV-Vis spectroscopy. He has published more than 36 peer-reviewed papers, accumulating 872 citations and an h-index of 17, along with a U.S. Patent on borophene tubes. His remarkable achievements include securing the prestigious PMRF Fellowship, qualifying GATE (AIR 1839), and completing specialized training in Nano- and Microfabrication at National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan. He is also an active reviewer for more than twenty international journals, reflecting his professional recognition in the global scientific community. In conclusion, Mr. Shahzad Ahmed’s academic excellence, innovative research, and multidisciplinary skills make him a promising young scientist poised to contribute significantly to the advancement of nanotechnology, materials science, and sensor innovation on an international scale.

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Featured Publications

Khan, A., Islam, S. M., Ahmed, S., Kumar, R. R., Habib, M. R., Huang, K., Hu, M., Yu, X., … (2018). Direct CVD growth of graphene on technologically important dielectric and semiconducting substrates. Advanced Science, 5(11), 1800050.

Ahmed, S., Ansari, A., Haidyrah, A. S., Chaudhary, A. A., Imran, M., & Khan, A. (2022). Hierarchical molecularly imprinted inverse opal-based platforms for highly selective and sensitive determination of histamine. ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 4(4), 2783–2793.

Imran, M., Ahmed, S., Abdullah, A. Z., Hakami, J., Chaudhary, A. A., Rudayni, H. A., … (2023). Nanostructured material‐based optical and electrochemical detection of amoxicillin antibiotic. Luminescence, 38(7), 1064–1086.

Khan, A., Ahmed, S., Sun, B. Y., Chen, Y. C., Chuang, W. T., Chan, Y. H., Gupta, D., … (2022). Self-healable and anti-freezing ion conducting hydrogel-based artificial bioelectronic tongue sensing toward astringent and bitter tastes. Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 198, 113811.

Khan, A., Cong, J., Kumar, R. R., Ahmed, S., Yang, D., & Yu, X. (2022). Chemical vapor deposition of graphene on self-limited SiC interfacial layers formed on silicon substrates for heterojunction devices. ACS Applied Nano Materials, 5(12), 17544–17555.

Mr. Shahzad Ahmed’s pioneering research on advanced nanomaterials and electrochemical sensors is driving innovation in sustainable healthcare, food safety, and environmental monitoring. His work bridges the gap between scientific discovery and real-world application, fostering global progress in nanotechnology and smart sensing solutions for a healthier, safer, and more sustainable future.

Yaping Wu | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Yaping Wu | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Xiamen University, China

Professor Dr. Yaping Wu is a distinguished physicist at the Department of Physics, Xiamen University, China, with expertise in wide-bandgap semiconductor optoelectronic devices, quantum structures, graphene and two-dimensional materials, as well as surface interface physics and spintronics. He earned his B.Sc. in Physics from Xiamen University in 2006 and his Ph.D. in Microelectronics and Solid-State Electronics in 2012, including joint doctoral training at the University of Texas at Austin, USA. Since 2012, he has progressed from assistant professor to associate professor and currently serves as full professor at Xiamen University, demonstrating strong academic leadership and mentorship. His research interests encompass the growth and application of novel quantum structures, spin injection and regulation in nitride semiconductors, heterostructures of 2D materials, and chiral photonic quantum devices. Professor Wu possesses advanced research skills in device fabrication, spintronic and optoelectronic characterization, and integration of 2D material heterostructures. He has led multiple national and provincial projects, including NSFC Excellent Young Scientists Fund and several General Program grants, reflecting his leadership in pioneering semiconductor and quantum device research. His scholarly contributions include over 127 publications in high-impact journals such as Nature Electronics, Advanced Materials, Nano Letters, and ACS Nano, with 3,994 citations and an h-index of 23. He also holds numerous patents on spintronic devices, optical rotation systems, and electrically controllable quantum devices. Professor Wu’s awards and honors include Outstanding Research Achievement from NSFC, Top 10 Research Advances in China’s Semiconductor Science and Technology, multiple national teaching and supervision awards, and recognition as a high-level talent in Fujian Province and Xiamen City. With a proven record of high-impact research, innovation, mentorship, and international collaboration, Professor Wu is positioned to continue advancing cutting-edge developments in semiconductor physics, optoelectronics, and 2D quantum materials, fostering both scientific breakthroughs and the next generation of researchers globally.

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Featured Publications

Wu, X., Li, X., Kang, W., Zhang, X., Chen, L., Zhong, Z., Zhou, Y., Åkerman, J., Wu, Y., Zhang, R., & Kang, J. (2023). Topology-induced chiral photon emission from a large-scale meron lattice. Nature Electronics, 6(7), 516–524.

Wu, S., Wu, Q., Zhang, Y., Liu, M., Zhang, C., Wei, Y., Gao, Y., Xu, F., Zhang, C., Cao, Y., Zheng, X., Wu, Y., Wu, Z., Li, X., & Kang, J. (2025). Giant and anisotropic spin relaxation time in van der Waals GeSe with gate-tunability. Advanced Materials, 37(34), e2501618.

Cheng, A., Li, Z., Huang, F., Zhang, Y., Zhang, C., Xu, F., Zheng, X., Li, X., Wu, Z., Wu, Y., & Kang, J. (2025). Plasma-mediated polarity modulation in 2D ReS2 memristors for bio-inspired cascaded memristive architecture with stability-plasticity synergy. Materials Today. Advance online publication.

Liu, H., Zhang, Z., Zhang, C., Li, X., Zhang, C., Xu, F., Wu, Y., Wu, Z., & Kang, J. (2024). Simultaneously regulated highly polarized and long-lived valley excitons in WSe2/GaN heterostructures. Nano Letters, 24(6), 1851–1858.

Wu, X., Gong, B., Kang, W., Chen, L., Li, X., Wu, Y., & Kang, J. (2025). Orbital coupling and spin textures of Fe/Pd thin films grown on Si substrate with high magnetic fields. Advanced Science, 12(23), e2417810.

Prof. Dr. Yaping Wu’s pioneering research in wide-bandgap semiconductors, quantum structures, and 2D materials drives advances in next-generation optoelectronic and spintronic devices, enabling high-performance communication, energy-efficient electronics, and transformative technologies that impact science, industry, and global innovation.

Afsar Ahmed | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Afsar Ahmed | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, India

Dr. Afsar Ahmed is a promising researcher in condensed matter physics, currently pursuing his Ph.D. at the Condensed Matter Physics Division, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata (2019–2025) under the guidance of Prof. Indranil Das. He completed his M.Sc. (2017) and B.Sc. (2015) in Physics from Aligarh Muslim University, India, both with first-class distinction. His professional experience encompasses extensive research in magnetic materials, magnetocaloric effects, magnetotransport phenomena, anomalous and topological Hall effects, spintronics, and skyrmions, with a Ph.D. thesis focused on non-collinear spin-induced magnetic and transport properties in intermetallic compounds, exploring the coexistence of real-space and momentum-space topologies in systems like inverse Heusler alloys, β-Mn, and layered magnets. Dr. Ahmed has authored 12 publications in reputed journals including Advanced Functional Materials, Physical Review B, and Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter, with 32 citations and an h-index of 3, and presented his work at leading national conferences such as DAESSPS, QMAT, SMS, and ICBEC. His research skills include polycrystalline and single-crystal sample preparation, thin-film deposition (PLD, sputtering), device fabrication, X-ray diffraction (Rigaku TTRAX-III), TEM-EDX, SQUID-VSM, PPMS, and customized cryogenic setups (9 T, 2 K), supported by proficiency in Origin, FullProf, Vesta, Python, LabVIEW, LaTeX, and Fortran-77. Dr. Ahmed has been recognized through merit scholarships, and has qualified competitive exams including GATE, NET, JEST, and WBSET. His awards and honors highlight his academic excellence and commitment to research. With a strong academic foundation, robust publication record, diverse research skills, and active engagement in the scientific community, Dr. Afsar Ahmed is well-positioned to advance impactful research in quantum and topological materials, contribute to international collaborations, and mentor future generations of scientists.

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Featured Publications

Ahmed, A., Mazumdar, D., Das, K., & Das, I. (2022). A comparative study of the magnetic and magnetocaloric effect of polycrystalline Gd0.9Y0.1MnO3 and Gd0.7Y0.3MnO3 compounds: Influence of Y-ions on the magnetic state of GdMnO3. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 551, 169133.

Bhattacharya, A., Habib, M. R., Ahmed, A., Satpati, B., DuttaGupta, S., & Dasgupta, I. (2024). Spin-valve-like magnetoresistance and anomalous Hall effect in magnetic Weyl metal. Physical Review B, 110(1), 014417.

Bhattacharya, A., Ahmed, A., DuttaGupta, S., & Das, I. (2023). Critical behavior and phase diagram of skyrmion-hosting material Co3.6Fe4.4Zn8Mn4 probed by anomalous Hall effect. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 960, 170274.

Bhattacharya, A., PC, S., Ahmed, A., Kurebayashi, D., Tretiakov, O. A., Satpati, B., … (2025). Giant topological Hall effect in magnetic Weyl metal Mn2Pd0.5Ir0.5Sn. Advanced Functional Materials, 35(17), 2424841.

Ahmed, A., Das, K., & Das, I. (2024). Large magnetocaloric effect and giant magnetoresistance in rare earth based intermetallic compound ErAl3: Construction of magnetic phase diagram. Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter. Advance online publication.

Dr. Afsar Ahmed’s research on topological and magnetic materials advances fundamental understanding of quantum phenomena, enabling the development of next-generation spintronic devices and energy-efficient technologies, while fostering innovations that bridge materials science, industry applications, and global scientific progress.

Yuvraj Patil | Organic and Materials Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Yuvraj Patil | Organic and Materials Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Chandigarh University, Punjab, India

Assist. Prof. Dr. Yuvraj Patil is an Assistant Professor at Chandigarh University, Punjab, with a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from IIT Indore (2018), where he researched near-infrared absorbing diketopyrrolopyrroles under the supervision of Prof. Rajneesh Misra. He also holds an M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry from Shivaji University and a B.Sc. in Chemistry from Shrimant Babasaheb Deshmukh Mahavidyalaya. Dr. Patil has over four years of international postdoctoral experience in the USA, France, Japan, Taiwan, and India, contributing to projects on COF materials for batteries, chiral organic RTP derivatives for OLEDs, and inorganic semiconducting materials from organometallic precursors for solar cells. His research interests include multistep organic synthesis, π-conjugated molecules, functional molecular dyes (DPPs, Aza-BODIPYs), organic photonics and electronics, supramolecular and organometallic chemistry, quantum dots, semiconducting materials, and electrochemistry. He possesses advanced skills in C–C coupling reactions, Schlenk-line techniques, chromatography, spectroscopy (NMR, MS, UV–Vis), crystallization, electrochemical studies, and computational chemistry (DFT, TD-DFT). Dr. Patil has authored 31 peer-reviewed publications, including 22 as first author, in high-impact journals such as Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., Adv. Funct. Mater., Chem. Rec., and J. Mater. Chem. A, with over 870 citations, an h-index of 19, and has filed a U.S. patent on nanoparticles incorporating quantum dots. His awards and recognitions include “Very Important Paper” and “Hot Paper” honors in Angew. Chem., invited cover designs, and invitations to present at international conferences and webinars. He has mentored four Master’s and three Ph.D. students and contributed extensively to undergraduate teaching at IIT Indore. With demonstrated leadership, global research exposure, and strong publication record, Dr. Patil is poised to advance high-impact research in organic and inorganic chemistry, expand international collaborations, participate in top-tier journal publications and keynote forums, and mentor the next generation of scientists, fostering innovation and excellence in optoelectronic materials and related fields.

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Featured Publications

  1. Jadhav, T., Dhokale, B., Patil, Y., Mobin, S. M., & Misra, R. (2016). Multi-stimuli responsive donor–acceptor tetraphenylethylene substituted benzothiadiazoles. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 120(42), 24030–24040.
  2. Patil, Y., Misra, R., Keshtov, M. L., & Sharma, G. D. (2016). 1,1,4,4-Tetracyanobuta-1,3-diene substituted diketopyrrolopyrroles: An acceptor for solution processable organic bulk heterojunction solar cells. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 120(12), 6324–6335.
  3. Patil, Y., & Misra, R. (2019). Rational molecular design towards NIR absorption: Efficient diketopyrrolopyrrole derivatives for organic solar cells and photothermal therapy. Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 7(42), 13020–13031.
  4. Patil, Y., & Misra, R. (2018). Diketopyrrolopyrrole‐based and tetracyano‐bridged small molecules for bulk heterojunction organic solar cells. Chemistry–An Asian Journal, 13(3), 220–229.
  5. Patil, Y., Misra, R., Keshtov, M. L., & Sharma, G. D. (2017). Small molecule carbazole-based diketopyrrolopyrroles with tetracyanobutadiene acceptor unit as a non-fullerene acceptor for bulk heterojunction organic solar cells. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 5(7), 3311–3319.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Yuvraj Patil’s work advances scientific understanding and technological innovation by developing cutting-edge solutions  His research bridges academia and industry, driving societal benefits through sustainable applications and fostering global innovation.