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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.

Ali Abbas Aslam | Materials Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Ali Abbas Aslam | Materials Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

University of Education, Pakistan

Mr. Ali Abbas Aslam, is a young researcher and innovator in the field of Chemistry with a specialization in materials, polymer, and nanochemistry. He holds a Bachelor of Science (2019–2023) and a Master of Science in Chemistry (2023–2025) from the University of Education, Lahore, where his research focused on the development of biodegradable, antimicrobial, and antioxidant films impregnated with curcumin for food preservation, contributing towards eco-friendly alternatives to conventional plastics. Professionally, he has served as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Curcumin Encapsulation Project, a Teaching Assistant for Atomic Spectrophotometry, and Founder of EcoaCare Packaging Solutions (2025), a start-up dedicated to sustainable food packaging solutions, besides completing a QC/QA internship at Pharmedic Laboratories. His research interests revolve around biopolymers, nanomaterials, food packaging innovations, and environmental remediation, supported by strong laboratory expertise in chromatography, spectroscopy (UV/Vis, FTIR), electroanalytical techniques, thermogravimetric analysis, drug analysis, and advanced software including SPSS, ChemDraw, Origin, and BioRender. Ali has authored 7 research articles, 11 book chapters, and several conference papers, with publications in reputed journals such as Food and Chemical Toxicology, Arabian Journal of Chemistry, Journal of Molecular Structure, and Journal of Nanoparticle Research, with a Scopus record of 6 documents, 4 citations, and h-index 2. His honors include the Prime Minister Laptop Award, a Cash Prize from the Pakistan Freelancing Training Program, and recognition as a Winner of the Innovative Start-up Incubation (2025) at UE Lahore, alongside active membership in the Royal Society of Chemistry and volunteer service with youth and social organizations. In conclusion, Mr. Ali Abbas Aslam embodies the qualities of a promising researcher, combining strong academic performance, practical industry exposure, and leadership in sustainable innovation, with clear potential to advance global research in green chemistry, nanotechnology, and eco-friendly materials science.

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Featured Publications

  1. Multivariate analysis of potentially toxic metal contents in soil and vegetables: Enrichment, bioconcentration, translocation from soil to vegetables, and assessment of human … (2025). Food and Chemical Toxicology, 200, 115413.

  2. Sulfonamides as a promising scaffold in drug discovery: An insightful review on FDA‐approved molecules, synthesis strategy, medical indication, and their binding mode. (2025). Chemistry & Biodiversity, e202403434.

  3. Toxicity of nanomaterials in the environment: A critical review of current understanding and future directions. (2025). Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 27(6), 147.

  4. Structural advances in non‐sulfonamide carbonic anhydrase inhibitors: Insights into design, bioactivity, and binding mechanism. (2025). Archiv der Pharmazie, 358(9), e70090.

  5. Metabolic and oxidative responses in Helix aspersa to iron oxide nanoparticle exposure: Individual and combined (Fe₂O₃/SiO₂) effects. (2025). Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 27(6), 165.