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Rasha Abbas | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Rasha Abbas | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Al –Baha University | Sudan

Dr. Rasha Khalid Abbas Ibrahim is an accomplished biochemist and academic with extensive experience in teaching, research, and scientific leadership across Sudan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Biochemistry and Food Science from the University of Khartoum, followed by a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Juba, where her doctoral research focused on medicinal and aromatic plants, examining the influence of soil, storage, and maturity on the chemical and toxicological properties of Hibiscus sabdariffa using advanced HPLC methodologies. Her master’s work similarly contributed to understanding the essential oil chemistry of Cymbopogon proximus under varying environmental conditions. Dr. Ibrahim has built a strong research profile with more than 16 completed projects, 2 ongoing projects, and over 40 supervised student studies across biochemistry and food science. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications addressing antimicrobial activity, phytochemical characterization, nutritional analysis, and the biochemical properties of medicinal plants and natural products. Her studies on Moringa oleifera, Roselle, Lepidium sativum, flaxseed oil, and essential oils have contributed valuable insights to food safety, public health, and the therapeutic potential of bioactive compounds. Several of her works appear in reputable journals such as Applied Chemistry, JPAM, International Journal of Current Research, and Journal of Microbial & Biochemical Technology. Alongside her research contributions, Dr. Ibrahim has served in key academic roles, including Lecturer and Department Head at the University of Juba, and currently as Assistant Professor at Al-Baha University. She has participated actively in curriculum development, quality assurance initiatives, and numerous institutional committees. Her professional engagement is further reflected in her memberships in the Biochemistry Society, Environmental Association, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Society, and Food Science Society. She has attended over 40 conferences and seminars, presented research internationally, and received recognition for her scientific presentations. Dr. Ibrahim’s work reflects a sustained commitment to advancing biochemical research, enhancing educational quality, and applying scientific knowledge to improve health, nutrition, and environmental sustainability.

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Featured Publication

  1. Chemical and Nutritional Studies of Neem Plant Leaves Planted in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Their Importance in Combating Oxidative Stress in Experimental Animals. (2025). Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal.

 

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.

Rahul Kadu | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rahul Kadu | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

MIT Art, Design and Technology University, Pune, India

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rahul Kadu is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of chemistry, currently serving as Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Science and Humanities, School of Engineering & Sciences, MIT Art, Design & Technology University, Pune, India. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry in 2015 from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat, under the guidance of Dr. Vinay Kumar Singh, with his doctoral research focusing on Metal Directed Self-Assembled Structures: Synthesis, Characterization, and Crystal Studies, and subsequently pursued a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship at IISER Bhopal (2015–2017) under Dr. Sangit Kumar, specializing in organoselenium chemistry and antioxidant research. His professional career spans more than a decade, including earlier roles as Assistant Professor and Board of Studies Member, where he contributed significantly to curriculum design and academic leadership. Dr. Kadu’s research interests lie in organometallic, supramolecular, material, and medicinal chemistry, with a focus on macrocyclic coordination compounds, catalytic processes, and potential therapeutic applications. He possesses strong research skills in synthetic chemistry, crystallography, supramolecular assembly, computational chemistry, and analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, UV-visible spectroscopy, and single-crystal XRD. With over 20 indexed publications, 487 citations, and an h-index of 13, he has published extensively in high-impact Q1 and Q2 journals such as Journal of Organic Chemistry, Dalton Transactions, RSC Advances, and Journal of Molecular Structure. His excellence has been recognized through multiple honors, including the InSc Young Researcher Award (2023), UGC-JRF and SRF Fellowships, and Best Poster Awards at national conferences. As a Ph.

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Featured Publications

  1. Jana, S., Verma, A., Kadu, R., & Kumar, S. (2017). Visible-light-induced oxidant and metal-free dehydrogenative cascade trifluoromethylation and oxidation of 1,6-enynes with water. Chemical Science, 8(9), 6633–6644.

  2. Kadu, R., Roy, H., & Singh, V. K. (2015). Diphenyltin (IV) dithiocarbamate macrocyclic scaffolds as potent apoptosis inducers for human cancer HEP 3B and IMR 32 cells: Synthesis, spectral characterization, density … Applied Organometallic Chemistry, 29(11), 746–755.

  3. Singh, V. K., Kadu, R., Roy, H., Raghavaiah, P., & Mobin, S. M. (2016). Phenolate based metallomacrocyclic xanthate complexes of Co II/Cu II and their exclusive deployment in [2:2] binuclear N,O-Schiff base macrocycle formation and in vitro … Dalton Transactions, 45(4), 1443–1454.

  4. Bhandary, S., Sirohiwal, A., Kadu, R., Kumar, S., & Chopra, D. (2018). Dispersion stabilized Se/Te··· π double chalcogen bonding synthons in in situ cryocrystallized divalent organochalcogen liquids. Crystal Growth & Design, 18(7), 3734–3739.

  5. Batabyal, M., Upadhyay, A., Kadu, R., Birudukota, N. C., Chopra, D., & Kumar, S. (2022). Tetravalent spiroselenurane catalysts: Intramolecular Se···N chalcogen bond-driven catalytic disproportionation of H2O2 to H2O and O2 and activation of I2 and NBS. Inorganic Chemistry, 61(23), 8729–8745.