Humaira Athar | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Innovative Research Award

Innovative Research Award

Humaira Athar
CBRI–Central Building Research Institute, India
Humaira Athar
Affiliation CBRI–Central Building Research Institute
Country India
Scopus ID 57203536034
Documents 7
Citations 43
h-index 2
Subject Area Environmental and Sustainable Materials
Event Global Innovation Technologist Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-0883-6684

Humaira Athar is associated with the CBRI–Central Building Research Institute in India and has contributed to interdisciplinary studies spanning sustainable construction materials, hydraulic engineering, and environmental technologies. Her research interests include carbon capture utilization and storage, waste utilization, translucent concrete, and river hydraulics. Through a combination of applied engineering investigations and environmentally focused materials research, Athar has contributed to emerging discussions on sustainable infrastructure development and resource-efficient construction systems.[1]

Abstract

The academic and technical contributions of Humaira Athar reflect an interdisciplinary approach to environmental sustainability and civil engineering research. Her studies have examined issues related to river hydraulics, bridge pier scouring, deposition behavior in hydraulic systems, and environmentally sustainable material applications. Athar’s work also highlights interest in innovative construction materials and waste utilization methods aligned with sustainable development goals. The combination of engineering analysis and environmental awareness positions her research profile within emerging domains of sustainable infrastructure and resilient building technologies.[2]

Keywords

Carbon capture utilization, translucent concrete, sustainable construction, hydraulic engineering, river hydraulics, waste utilization, environmental materials, bridge scour analysis.

Introduction

Research in environmental and sustainable materials has become increasingly important in addressing global infrastructure challenges and climate adaptation strategies. Scholars working within this field frequently combine material innovation with engineering analysis to improve structural durability and environmental performance. Humaira Athar’s work contributes to this evolving academic landscape through studies focused on hydraulic behavior, sustainable resource utilization, and advanced construction technologies.[3]

Research Profile

Athar’s research profile demonstrates engagement with both theoretical and applied engineering sciences. Her affiliation with the Central Building Research Institute has supported investigations into construction sustainability and hydraulic infrastructure performance. Research themes associated with her publications include sediment transport, scour analysis around bridge structures, deposition patterns in meandering channels, and the use of sustainable materials for future-ready construction systems.[4]

Research Contributions

  • Contributed to hydraulic engineering studies concerning bridge pier scouring and flow interaction effects.
  • Participated in research on bends, scour, and deposition behavior around causeways in river systems.
  • Explored environmentally sustainable approaches related to translucent concrete and waste utilization.
  • Supported interdisciplinary discussions involving environmental materials and sustainable infrastructure development.

Publications

  • Effect of Mutual Interference of Bridge Piers on Scouring in Meandering Channel (2022).
  • Effect of bends on scour and deposition around causeways (2021).
  • Studies on carbohydrate metabolism in lizards (1972).
  • Oxygen consumption by liver and kidney slices of Uromastix hardwickii (1972).

Research Impact

The documented citation record associated with Athar’s scholarly profile indicates continuing academic engagement with her published work. Her contributions in hydraulic engineering and sustainable materials research support broader scientific efforts aimed at improving infrastructure resilience and environmental responsibility. The interdisciplinary nature of her studies also reflects the increasing convergence between environmental science and civil engineering innovation.[5]

Award Suitability

Humaira Athar’s profile aligns with the objectives of the Global Innovation Technologist Awards due to her engagement with environmentally sustainable engineering practices and applied infrastructure research. Her work demonstrates an emphasis on innovation within construction materials, hydraulic system analysis, and resource-conscious engineering methodologies. Such contributions are relevant to international discussions on sustainable technological advancement and infrastructure modernization.[6]

Conclusion

The scholarly activities of Humaira Athar illustrate a multidisciplinary approach integrating environmental sustainability, hydraulic engineering, and innovative construction materials research. Through published studies and technical investigations, her work contributes to ongoing scientific conversations surrounding sustainable infrastructure and environmentally responsible engineering practices. Her academic profile represents continued participation in research areas that support future-oriented technological and environmental solutions.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Humaira Athar, Author ID 57203536034. Scopus.
    www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57203536034
  2. Athar, M., Azam, S., & Athar, H. (2022). Effect of Mutual Interference of Bridge Piers on Scouring in Meandering Channel. Hydro Science & Marine Engineering.
    https://journals.bilpubgroup.com/index.php/hsme/article/view/4692
  3. Athar, M., Saluja, I.S., & Athar, H. (2021). Effect of bends on scour and deposition around causeways. River Hydraulics Conference Proceedings.
    https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-81768-8_32
  4. ORCID. (n.d.). Humaira Athar ORCID record.
    orcid.org/0000-0002-0883-6684
  5. Ali Athar, H.S., Hasnain, S.N., & Zain-Ul-Abedin, M. (1972). Studies on carbohydrate metabolism in lizards. Zeitschrift für Naturforschung B.
    doi.org/10.1515/znb-1972-1227
  6. Global Innovation Technologist Awards. (n.d.). Award nomination and evaluation criteria.
    innovationtechnologist.com

Dong Yan | Chemistry and Materials Science | Innovative Research Award

Innovative Research Award

Dong Yan
Xinyang Normal University, China
Dong Yan
Affiliation Xinyang Normal University
Country China
Scopus ID 57190016976
Documents 10
Citations 19
h-index 3
Subject Area Chemistry and Materials Science
Event Global Innovation Technologist Awards

Dong Yan is a Chinese academic researcher and associate professor affiliated with the School of Architecture and Civil Engineering at Xinyang Normal University. His research activities focus on engineering materials technology, non-metallic mineral processing, hydraulic structure repair technologies, and applied materials science for infrastructure sustainability. He has contributed to multiple interdisciplinary engineering initiatives involving water conservancy systems, mineral modification technologies, and civil engineering applications.[1] His scholarly profile demonstrates a growing research trajectory within the domains of chemistry, materials science, and engineering innovation.[2]

Abstract

The Innovative Research Award recognizes researchers demonstrating sustained scholarly engagement and interdisciplinary technical contributions within emerging engineering and materials science domains. Dong Yan has established a professional profile centered on civil engineering materials, hydraulic repair technologies, and mineral processing applications. His research portfolio includes contributions to waterproofing technologies, anticorrosion engineering materials, and polymer-modified structural systems for infrastructure durability.[3] Through academic publications, technology development initiatives, patents, and collaborative engineering projects, his work reflects integration between academic inquiry and industrial application.[4]

Keywords

Engineering Materials Technology; Materials Science; Hydraulic Structure Repair; Non-metallic Mineral Processing; Civil Engineering; Polymer Modification; Infrastructure Durability; Waterproofing Materials; Anticorrosion Engineering; Innovation Research.

Introduction

The development of advanced engineering materials and infrastructure repair technologies has become increasingly important in modern civil engineering and environmental sustainability research. Researchers working at the intersection of chemistry, structural engineering, and applied materials science contribute significantly to the durability and resilience of industrial and public infrastructure systems.[5]

Dong Yan’s academic and professional trajectory reflects engagement with these interdisciplinary research priorities. His educational background includes undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral training at Taiyuan University of Technology in civil engineering, engineering mechanics, and mining engineering. These academic foundations supported his specialization in non-metallic mineral processing and engineering material modification technologies.[6]

In addition to his university appointments, he has participated in engineering research collaborations, water conservancy technology initiatives, and emergency management systems related to hydrogeological disaster rescue operations. His profile also includes service roles within scientific advisory programs and regional technology development initiatives.[7]

Research Profile

Dong Yan currently serves as Associate Professor in the School of Architecture and Civil Engineering at Xinyang Normal University. His research profile is associated with engineering materials technology and hydraulic structure rehabilitation systems. He is additionally connected with research activities involving ecological protection and high-quality development projects in the Yellow River Basin region.[8]

His academic experience includes a visiting scholar appointment at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, where he participated in engineering research related to marine hydraulic repair materials. He subsequently joined postdoctoral research activities associated with the Yellow River Conservancy Commission under the Ministry of Water Resources in China.[9]

  • Research specialization in engineering materials technology and mineral modification.
  • Participation in National Natural Science Foundation of China related projects.
  • Involvement in hydraulic structure repair technology development.

Research Contributions

The research contributions associated with Dong Yan span infrastructure materials engineering, polymer modification technologies, and applied civil engineering systems. His publications and technical activities indicate continued engagement with waterproofing engineering materials, anticorrosion technologies, and sustainable infrastructure enhancement methods.[10]

His academic record includes participation in national and regional scientific projects involving engineering materials and structural rehabilitation technologies. In addition to scholarly publications, his work has included patent applications and collaborative engineering implementation initiatives designed to improve the operational durability of water conservancy and infrastructure systems.[11]

  1. Development and evaluation of polymer-modified engineering materials.
  2. Research on waterproofing and anticorrosion applications for infrastructure systems.
  3. Technical collaboration in hydraulic structure repair engineering.
  4. Contributions to mineral processing and non-metallic material modification technologies.

Publications

The Scopus author profile associated with Dong Yan reports ten indexed documents and nineteen citations. His publications are positioned within engineering reports, materials science applications, and civil engineering technologies.[1]

  • Yan, D. et al. “Waterproofing and Anticorrosion Engineering Materials for Animal Husbandry Buildings Based on Polymer Modification.” Engineering Reports, 2026.
  • Research publications addressing mineral processing technologies, engineering repair systems, and infrastructure material optimization methodologies.[2]
  • Conference and collaborative technical outputs connected with water conservancy engineering and applied materials science projects.[8]

Research Impact

The research impact of Dong Yan’s work can be observed through his integration of scientific investigation with practical engineering implementation. His contributions to material durability research and hydraulic infrastructure repair technologies are aligned with regional environmental protection and sustainable infrastructure priorities.[12]

His academic profile further reflects collaborative engagement across university research systems, government-supported engineering initiatives, and industrial technology development projects. Such interdisciplinary integration is increasingly recognized as a critical component of applied scientific innovation in civil engineering and materials science sectors.[13]

  • Scopus-indexed publication record with interdisciplinary engineering focus.
  • Participation in nationally supported scientific projects.
  • Research contributions linked to sustainable infrastructure engineering.

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award is intended to recognize researchers demonstrating notable interdisciplinary research engagement, applied scientific contributions, and measurable impact within technological and engineering domains. Dong Yan’s profile aligns with these criteria through his documented activities in engineering materials innovation, hydraulic structure repair research, and collaborative scientific development initiatives.[14]

His involvement in national research projects, engineering technology implementation programs, and university-industry collaborations reflects a professional trajectory focused on translational research and applied innovation. The combination of scholarly publications, patents, academic service, and regional scientific recognition further supports the suitability of his profile for consideration within innovation-oriented academic recognition frameworks.[15]

Conclusion

Dong Yan’s academic and engineering activities demonstrate a continuing commitment to applied research in materials science, infrastructure sustainability, and civil engineering innovation. His interdisciplinary work connecting engineering materials, hydraulic technologies, and infrastructure repair systems reflects contemporary scientific priorities within sustainable engineering research. Through scholarly publications, collaborative technical initiatives, and professional service activities, his profile illustrates an emerging contribution to innovation-focused engineering research and technology development.[1][10]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Dong Yan, Author ID 57190016976. Scopus.
    www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57190016976
  2. Scopus Preview. (2026). Documents, citations, and indexed publication metrics for Dong Yan.
  3. Yan, D. et al. (2026). Waterproofing and Anticorrosion Engineering Materials for Animal Husbandry Buildings Based on Polymer Modification. Engineering Reports.
  4. Xinyang Normal University. (n.d.). Academic profile and engineering materials research activities of Dong Yan.
  5. Engineering materials science literature discussing infrastructure sustainability and anticorrosion technologies in civil engineering systems.
  6. Taiyuan University of Technology. Educational background records associated with engineering and mining disciplines.
  7. Professional service activities and emergency management participation records associated with engineering rescue systems in Henan Province.
  8. Yellow River Conservancy Commission. Research and development initiatives related to hydraulic structure repair technologies.
  9. Chulalongkorn University. Visiting scholar engineering research collaboration information.
  10. Engineering Reports. Research publication concerning polymer-modified engineering materials for infrastructure protection.
    https://doi.org/10.1002/eng2.70036
  11. Regional university-industry collaboration initiatives in engineering material innovation and technology transfer.
  12. Research concerning sustainable infrastructure durability and water conservancy engineering technologies in China.
  13. Applied engineering innovation programs involving interdisciplinary materials science and civil engineering research.
  14. Global Innovation Technologist Awards. Award recognition platform for innovation and applied research excellence.
    innovationtechnologist.com
  15. Professional recognition records including youth science and technology awards, academic commendations, and innovation acknowledgements associated with Dong Yan’s engineering career.

Vijayaraj Kumar Palanirajan | Sustainable Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Vijayaraj Kumar Palanirajan | Sustainable Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

UCSI University | Malaysia

Prof. Dr. Vijayarajkumar Palanirajan is a leading pharmaceutical scientist specializing in nanotechnology-driven drug delivery, biomaterials, and translational nanomedicine. His research spans dendrimers, lipid nanoparticles, gold nanocomposites, cyclodextrin systems, and mRNA-based platforms for oncology, wound healing, and targeted therapies. He has authored 96 indexed research publications with 2,151 citations across 1,815 documents and holds an h-index of 20. Widely published in high-impact journals, including Chemical Reviews, his work bridges fundamental innovation and applied pharmaceutical science, contributing significantly to precision medicine and advanced therapeutic technologies.

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Jale Naktiyok | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jale Naktiyok | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Ataturk University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jale Naktiyok is a researcher in chemical engineering whose work focuses on thermal analysis, reaction kinetics, combustion, pyrolysis, and the degradation behaviour of diverse materials including coals, polymers, cementitious composites, and fuel blends. She has established scientific expertise in characterizing high-temperature material responses using advanced thermal techniques such as TGA, DTG, DSC, FTIR, and BET, contributing to improved understanding of combustion mechanisms, catalytic pyrolysis processes, self-heating behaviours, and fuel performance. Her research extends to the evaluation of coal and coal mixtures, the thermal behaviour of biodiesel and waste-derived fuels, and the kinetic modelling of decomposition reactions, with applications in energy conversion, materials processing, and sustainable engineering. She has published extensively in respected international journals, often serving as the corresponding author, and her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary relevance across chemical engineering, materials science, and energy studies. Through numerous research projects, she has contributed to developing innovative methodologies for analysing thermal stability, reaction pathways, and structural transformations of engineering materials. Her scientific output supports advances in clean energy, fuel optimisation, material durability, and environmentally responsible resource utilisation, positioning her as an active contributor to applied chemical and thermal engineering research.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Yanık, K., Naktiyok, J., & Korkmaz, M. (2025). Investigation of the combustion behavior and ash composition of Umutbaca coal–Na₂CO₃ addition. International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization.

Doğan, T. H., & Naktiyok, J. (2025). Combustion behavior of diesel and biodiesel blends containing waste transformer oil. Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering.

Naktiyok, J., Uylaş, K. B., & Dönmez, B. (2025). Dimetakrilat grubundan olan bir polimer kompozitin karakterizasyonu ve termal parçalanma kinetiği. Gazi Üniversitesi Mühendislik Mimarlık Fakültesi Dergisi.

Naktiyok, J., & Özer, A. (2022). Termogravimetrik analiz ile farklı kömürlerin yanma prosesinin incelenmesi. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi.

Doğan, T. H., & Naktiyok, J. (2022). Thermal behaviours at low and high temperature of biodiesels produced from beef tallow and corn oil. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry.

Guochang Li | Electrochemistry | Innovative Research Award

Dr. Guochang Li | Electrochemistry | Innovative Research Award

Professor at Ningbo University, China

Dr. Guochang Li is a distinguished associate professor at the School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Nanjing University in 2021 under the mentorship of Prof. Zheng Hu (Cheung Kong Scholar/National Distinguished Young Scholar). Dr. Li specializes in the design, synthesis, and application of carbon-based materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and their derivatives for energy storage and conversion systems. His research integrates advanced material characterization, theoretical simulations, and practical energy applications, contributing significantly to high-impact publications and patents in the field.

Publication Profile 

Scopus

Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, Nanjing University, 2021

  • Tutor: Prof. Zheng Hu (胡征), Cheung Kong Scholar, National Distinguished Young Scholar

Professional Experience 💼

  • Distinguished Associate Professor
    School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering,
    Ningbo University, China
    (Date unspecified–Present)

Research Interests 🔬

  • Functional carbon-based materials and MOFs

  • Hybrid capacitors and secondary batteries (e.g., Na-ion, Zn-ion, Li–S)

  • Electrocatalysis for water splitting and CO₂ reduction

  • Single-/double-atomic site electrodes

  • Mechanistic studies on SEI film formation and ion migration

Scientific Achievements

  • Publications: Published multiple high-impact articles in Angewandte Chemie, Advanced Functional Materials, Advanced Materials, Small, and Dalton Transactions.

  • Representative Work:

    • Single atomic Cu–C₃ sites for ultra-stable sodium-ion batteries, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2024

    • NiSe₂/Co₃Se₄ quantum dots for Ni–Zn batteries, Adv. Funct. Mater., 2024

    • Carbon nanocages for ultrahigh energy supercapacitors, Small, 2022

  • Patents:

    • Hierarchical carbon-based nanocages for supercapacitors (ZL202111360190.4)

    • Sandwich nanomaterials and NiSe₂/Co₃Se₄ nanospheres (under substantive examination)

Scientific Research Projects

  • Principal Investigator (PI):

    • NSFC Project: Functionalized collapsed carbon nanocages for Zn-ion hybrid capacitors (22209083), 2023–2025

  • Co-Investigator:

    • NSFC Key Projects:

      • Porous metal heterostructures for water splitting (52071174), 2021–2024

      • High-power lithium–sulfur electrodes via synergistic confinement and electrocatalysis (21832003), 2019–2023

Technical Expertise

  • Experimental Equipment: Construction and maintenance of tubular furnaces, GC, gas systems

  • Instrumentation: SEM, HRTEM, XRD, FT-IR, Raman, Electrochemical analyzer, BET surface area analyzers

  • Software & Simulations: Materials Studio, OriginLab, Chemdraw, Jade, XPSPEAK, Photoshop, 3Ds Max, Endnote

Future Research Plan

  1. Na-ion Batteries: Development of single/double atomic site electrodes to regulate electrode–electrolyte interfacial chemistry, SEI formation, and Na⁺ transport.

  2. Zn-I₂ Batteries: Design of advanced electrode materials with enhanced electrochemical performance using atomic-level engineering.

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Guochang Li is an emerging leader in materials chemistry, with a rapidly growing research portfolio centered on next-generation energy devices. His blend of experimental skills, theoretical insight, and interdisciplinary approach enables significant advancements in carbon nanostructures, atomic-scale catalysis, and battery technologies. Backed by strong publication and patent records, Dr. Li continues to push the frontier of energy materials research.

Publications 📚

📄 Mo-Doped Ni-Co Selenide Nanosheets as High-Performance Electrodes for Aqueous Ni-Zn Batteries and Supercapacitors
👨‍🔬 M. Xu, S. Cui, X. Fu, … G. Li, L. Han
📰 ACS Applied Nano Materials
📅 2025 | 📚 Citations: 0


📄 Fluorine-Doped Carbon Dots Decorated on Iron-Cobalt Selenide Nanosheets as Superior Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Evolution in Seawater
👨‍🔬 J. Dai, L. Zhang, Z. Zhang, … G. Li, L. Han
📰 Applied Surface Science
📅 2025 | 📚 Citations: 1


📄 Single Atomic Cu–C₃ Sites Catalyzed Interfacial Chemistry in Bi@C for Ultra-Stable and Ultrafast Sodium-Ion Batteries
👨‍🔬 G. Li, Y. Tang, Y. Wang, … H. Pang, L. Han
📰 Angewandte Chemie International Edition
📅 2025 | 📚 Citations: 2


📄 Phosphorus Doping in Co₉S₈/Ni₃S₂ Hollow Nanorods for Supercapacitors
👨‍🔬 S. Cui, L. Wu, X. Lu, … X.W. Xiao, L. Han
📰 ACS Applied Nano Materials
📅 2025 | 📚 Citations: 1


📄 Silver Nanoparticle-Decorated NiFe-MOFs as Highly Active Electrocatalysts for Overall Water Splitting
👨‍🔬 C. Zhang, H. Chen, C. Zhou, … G. Li, L. Han
📰 ACS Applied Nano Materials
📅 2025 | 📚 Citations: 0


📄 Boosting High Energy Density for Aqueous Ni–Zn Batteries by Synergetic Engineering of Bimetal Doping and Se Vacancy in Ni₃Se₂
👨‍🔬 X. Fu, S. Cui, M. Xu, … X. Xiao, L. Han
📰 ACS Applied Energy Materials
📅 2025 | 📚 Citations: 0


Yogita Arya | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yogita Arya | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Analyst at Innodata, India

Dr. Yogita Arya is a dedicated chemistry researcher with a strong academic background and expertise in inorganic and organometallic chemistry. She holds a Ph.D. from IIT Bombay, where she worked on synthesizing and characterizing novel metal complexes involving redox-active ligands. With a keen interest in computational chemistry and catalysis, she has contributed significantly to scientific research, demonstrated by multiple publications in high-impact international journals. Passionate about both academia and industrial research, she aspires to apply her skills in chemistry research, product development, and process optimization.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, IIT Bombay (2024)
    • Thesis: Electronic Form and Reactivity Profile of Ruthenium and Osmium Derivatives Involving Redox Active Entities
  • M.Sc. in Chemistry, University of Delhi (2017)
  • B.Sc. in Chemistry, University of Delhi (2015)

Professional Experience 💼

  • Assistant Professor, 07/2024 – 12/2024

    • Taught undergraduate and postgraduate chemistry courses.
    • Mentored students in research and scientific writing.
  • Ph.D. Researcher, IIT Bombay, 07/2019 – 04/2024

    • Synthesized novel metal complexes and investigated their electronic structures through computational and spectroscopic techniques.
    • Published five research papers, including three independent studies.
    • Gained expertise in various analytical techniques such as NMR, FT-IR, UV-Vis, XRD, and computational tools like DFT.
    • Supervised postgraduate students in research projects.
  • Teaching Assistant, IIT Bombay, 07/2020 – 12/2022

    • Conducted laboratory sessions on molecular spectroscopy and inorganic synthesis characterization.
  • Research Associate, University of Delhi, 07/2018 – 02/2019

    • Designed and studied substituted photochromic oxazines and naphthopyrans.
    • Published one research article based on the findings.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry – Synthesis and electronic structure analysis of transition metal complexes.
  • Electrocatalysis – Application of metal complexes in hydrogen evolution and energy-related catalysis.
  • Computational Chemistry – Density Functional Theory (DFT) and TD-DFT calculations for studying electronic properties.
  • Photochromic Materials – Synthesis and characterization of organic-inorganic hybrid materials for optical applications.

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Qualified Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) (2017)
  • Qualified UGC-CSIR NET Exam (2018)
  • Nominated for Best Thesis Award at IIT Bombay
  • Lifetime Membership in the Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI)

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Yogita Arya is an accomplished chemist with a strong foundation in both experimental and theoretical chemistry. Her research contributions in electrocatalysis, computational chemistry, and transition metal complexes demonstrate her ability to bridge fundamental science with practical applications. With experience in teaching, mentoring, and interdisciplinary research, she is well-positioned to contribute to academic and industrial advancements in chemistry.

Publications 📚

1️⃣ Tetracoordinated 15-Electron Ruthenium(I) in a Discrete Triruthenium Framework
🏛 Inorganic Chemistry | 📅 2023-09-11 | 🔗 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c02585
📖 ISSN: 0020-1669, 1520-510X
Contributors: Yogita Arya, Sudip Kumar Bera, Goutam Kumar Lahiri


2️⃣ Azo Appended Modified Lawsone Derived Ru‐Systems with Multi‐Redox Entities. Competitive Electronic Form and the Question of Azo Reduction
🏛 Chemistry – A European Journal | 📅 2023-04-21 | 🔗 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202204049
📖 ISSN: 0947-6539, 1521-3765
Contributors: Yogita Arya, Sudip Kumar Bera, Goutam Kumar Lahiri


3️⃣ Bidirectional Noninnocence of Hinge-like Deprotonated Bis-Lawsone on Selective Ruthenium Platform: A Function of Varying Ancillary Ligands
🏛 Dalton Transactions | 📅 2022 | 🔗 DOI: 10.1039/d2dt01466a
📖 ISSN: 1477-9226, 1477-9234
Contributors: Yogita Arya, Sudip Kumar Bera, José Luis Priego, Reyes Jimenez-Aparicio, Goutam Kumar Lahiri


4️⃣ Light Controlled Dimerization of Spiropyran as a Tool to Achieve Dual Responsive Capture and Release System in Aqueous Media
🏛 Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry | 📅 2021-12 | 🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2021.115845
📖 ISSN: 1572-6657
Contributors: Arvind Kumar, Priya Ranjan Sahoo, Kunal Prakash, Yogita Arya, Satish Kumar


5️⃣ Osmium(II)-Coordination Induced C–C Bond Functionalization of Bis-Lawsone
🏛 Inorganic Chemistry | 📅 2021-08-16 | 🔗 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.1c01680
📖 ISSN: 0020-1669, 1520-510X
Contributors: Yogita Arya, Sudip Kumar Bera, Sanjib Panda, Goutam Kumar Lahiri


Mangala Gowri | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mangala Gowri | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Post Doctoral Fellow at Kasetsart University, Thailand

Dr. V. Mangala Gowri is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Faculty of Science at Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand. She specializes in nanomaterials, electrochemical sensing, and energy conversion. With extensive research experience in synthesizing and characterizing metal nanostructures, her work focuses on developing advanced materials for fuel cells, biosensors, and environmental applications.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry (2016-2021) – Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, India

    • Thesis: Synthesis, characterization, and electrocatalytic activity of layered graphitic carbon nitride and its composite with anisotropic gold nanostructures
    • Research Supervisor: Prof. S. Abraham John
  • M.Sc. in Chemistry (2014-2016) – Gandhigram Rural Institute, India (First Class, Rank Holder)

  • B.Sc. in Chemistry (2011-2014) – Gandhigram Rural Institute, India (First Class)

Professional Experience 💼

  • Postdoctoral Researcher (August 2023 – Present)

    • PMU-B Fellow, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Senior Research Fellow (April 2017 – November 2021)

    • DST-Inspire Fellow, Department of Chemistry, Gandhigram Rural Institute, India
  • Internship Fellow (November 2022 – April 2023)

    • TEEP-Internship, Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan

Research Interests 🔬

  • Nanomaterials and Composites: Synthesis and characterization of graphitic carbon nitride (GCN), graphene quantum dots (GQDs), carbon dots (CDs), and boron carbon nitride (BCN).
  • Electrochemical Sensing: Developing sensors for neurotransmitters, biomolecules, and toxic chemicals.
  • Energy Conversion and Fuel Cells: Fabrication of metal nanostructures for hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen reduction, and alcohol oxidation.
  • Surface Chemistry & Material Science: Investigating surface modifications of nanomaterials for enhanced electrochemical performance.

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • PMU-B Postdoctoral Fellowship – Program Management Unit for Human Resources and Institutional Development, Bangkok, Thailand (2023 – Present)
  • DST-Inspire Senior Research Fellowship – Department of Science and Technology (DST), India (2017 – 2021)

Conclusion🌟

Dr. V. Mangala Gowri is a dedicated researcher with expertise in nanomaterials, electrochemistry, and energy applications. Her contributions to material synthesis, surface chemistry, and electrochemical sensors are significant for advancing sustainable energy solutions and biomedical applications. With a strong academic and professional background, she continues to make impactful contributions in her field.

Publications 📚

1️⃣ Anisotropic gold nanostructure-mediated electrocatalysis on exfoliated GCN: A shape-dependent study
🏛 Surfaces and Interfaces | 📅 Dec 2024 | 📄 Journal Article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.surfin.2024.105453
👥 Contributors: Mangala Gowri, Ajay Ajith, P. Senthil Kumar, Tanawat Imboon, S. Abraham John, Sirikanjana Thongmee, Gayathri Rangasamy


2️⃣ Dual vitamin detection Reinvented: High-sensitivity electrochemical sensing of B9 and C with advanced oligomer electrodes
🏛 Microchemical Journal | 📅 Dec 2024 | 📄 Journal Article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2024.112269
👥 Contributors: Veeramani Mangala Gowri, Theelada Panleam, Nattapong Srithongkul, Pontagarn Chanpuang, Sirikanjana Thongmee


3️⃣ Fabrication of platinum nanoparticles decorated on nitrogen enriched carbon spheres for nitroaromatics reduction under batch and continuous flow conditions
🏛 Journal of Water Process Engineering | 📅 Nov 2024 | 📄 Journal Article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.106153
👥 Contributors: Krishnamoorthy Shanmugaraj, Moorthy Mathivanan, Veeramani Mangala Gowri, Padmanaban Annamalai, Pazhanivel Thangavelu, Radhamanohar Aepuru, Sivakumar Vigneshwaran


4️⃣ Novel electrochemical platforms for the detection of both clinical disorder biomarkers and environmental pollutants using graphitic carbon nitride-conducting oligomer composites
🏛 Microchemical Journal | 📅 Nov 2024 | 📄 Journal Article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2024.111555
👥 Contributors: Veeramani Mangala Gowri, K. Hemkumar, Jeerawan Khumphon, Theelada Panleam, Sirikanjana Thongmee


5️⃣ Nitrogen-doped porous carbon-tubes decorated with Co/CoO nanocomposite material derived from covalent organic framework for energy storage application
🏛 Process Safety and Environmental Protection | 📅 Oct 2024 | 📄 Journal Article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.psep.2024.08.041
👥 Contributors: Narayanamoorthi Easwaran, N.S.K. Gowthaman, Uma Shankar Veerasamy, Pei-Chien Tsai, Veeramani Mangala Gowri, Sirikanjana Thongmee, S. Abraham John, K.P. Elango, Yuan-Chung Lin, Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy


6️⃣ Environmental analysis of nitrobenzene using newly synthesized anisotropic gold nanostructures: Reaction kinetics and electrocatalytic activity
🏛 Journal of Molecular Liquids | 📅 Aug 2024 | 📄 Journal Article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2024.125303
👥 Contributors: Veeramani Mangala Gowri, P. Senthil Kumar, Veerasamy Uma Shankar, Sirikanjana Thongmee, Gayathri Rangasamy


7️⃣ Samarium-doped vanadium pentoxide nanorods anchored reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite as a bi-functional electrode material for supercapacitor and direct methanol oxidation fuel cell applications
🏛 Process Safety and Environmental Protection | 📅 Aug 2024 | 📄 Journal Article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.psep.2024.06.017
👥 Contributors: V. Uma Shankar, Yuttana Mona, P. Suganya, P. Senthil Kumar, D. Govindarajan, V. Mangla Gowri, E. Narayanamoorthi, Pei-Chien Tsai, Yuan-Chung Lin, Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy


8️⃣ Exploring Electrochemical Sensing for Fungicide Detection: Utilization of Newly Synthesized Oligomers
🏛 ACS Omega | 📅 Aug 2024 | 📄 Journal Article
🔗 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c04959
👥 Contributors: Veeramani Mangala Gowri, Pontagarn Chanpuang, Warit Bunrueang, Tanawat Imboon, Dusadee Khamboonrueang, Chaisak Issro, Mutsuhiro Shima, Sirikanjana Thongmee


9️⃣ Zero-, one- and two-dimensional carbon nanomaterials as low-cost catalysts in optical and electrochemical sensing of biomolecules and environmental pollutants
🏛 Microchemical Journal | 📅 Nov 2023 | 📄 Journal Article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2023.109291
👥 Contributors: N.S.K. Gowthaman, M. Amalraj, Srinivasan Kesavan, Kanagaraj Rajalakshmi, Sekar Shankar, Bharathi Sinduja, P. Arul, R. Karthikeyan, C. Loganathan, Veeramani Mangala Gowri et al.


🔟 Different modes of attachment of graphitic carbon nitrides on glassy carbon electrode and their electrocatalytic activity
🏛 Microchemical Journal | 📅 Aug 2023 | 📄 Journal Article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2023.108818
👥 Contributors: Veeramani Mangala Gowri, Ajay Ajith, S. Abraham John, Wei Sea Chang, N.S.K. Gowthaman


1️⃣1️⃣ Systematic Study on Morphological, Electrochemical Impedance, and Electrocatalytic Activity of Graphitic Carbon Nitride Modified on a Glassy Carbon Substrate from Sequential Exfoliation in Water
🏛 Langmuir | 📅 Sep 2021 | 📄 Journal Article
🔗 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c01550
👥 Contributors: Veeramani Mangala Gowri, Ajay Ajith, Abraham John