Vladimir Chigrinov | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Vladimir Chigrinov | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Emeritus Professor at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology | Russia

Professor Vladimir G. Chigrinov is a globally recognized authority in liquid crystal science and flat-panel display technology, with a prolific research career spanning fundamental physics, materials science, and advanced display engineering. Widely regarded as one of the leading experts in his field, he has made significant contributions to the theoretical foundations, device design, and practical applications of liquid crystal technologies. His scholarly output is exceptional, encompassing numerous books, extensive review works, hundreds of peer-reviewed journal publications, and a remarkable number of conference presentations, reflecting his sustained impact on the international research community. He is also a highly accomplished inventor with an impressive portfolio of patents, including dozens registered in major global jurisdictions, underscoring his strong industry relevance and innovation capacity. His research excellence has been acknowledged through prestigious international honors, fellowships, and awards from renowned scientific and professional organizations. In addition to his academic achievements, he has played influential roles in scientific leadership, serving as a fellow and member of multiple respected academies and institutes, contributing to the advancement of data science, artificial intelligence, liquid crystal research, and display technology worldwide. His editorial stewardship in scholarly publishing further highlights his role in shaping research directions and fostering high-quality scientific dissemination. Overall, Professor Chigrinov stands out as a distinguished researcher whose pioneering contributions continue to drive innovation and progress across multiple domains of modern display and optical technologies.

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Featured Publications

Kudreyko, A., Lapanik, V., & Chigrinov, V. (2025). Investigation of anchoring effects in ferroelectric liquid crystals. Physica B: Condensed Matter.

Kharlamov, S. S., Pasechnik, S. V., Chigrinov, V. G., & Zakharov, A. V. (2025). Oscillating Poiseuille flow-induced diffraction grating in a nematic volume with microrelief. Crystals, 15(11), Article 0932.

Kudreyko, A., Chigrinov, V., & Perestoronina, A. (2024). Photoinduced interactions in thin films of azo dyes and planar-aligned nematic liquid crystal. Crystals, 15(1), Article 0022.

Kudreyko, A., Chigrinov, V., Neyts, K., Chausov, D., & Perestoronina, A. (2024). Photonic devices with multi-domain liquid crystal structures. Crystals, 14(6), Article 0512.

Kudreyko, A., & Chigrinov, V. (2023). Optical biosensing of polarized light. Crystals, 13(12), Article 1680.

PAPIA CHOWDHURY | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. PAPIA CHOWDHURY | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

PROFESSOR at Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, India

Dr. Papia Chowdhury is a Professor in the Department of Physics with a distinguished academic background, having completed her M.Sc. from Jadavpur University and a Ph.D. in Physics (Molecular Spectroscopy) from the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Sciences, Kolkata. Her research focuses on quantum materials, fluorescent sensors, opto-chemical sensors, spectroscopy, organic solar cells, and drug design. Dr. Chowdhury has published over 95 peer-reviewed papers, with more than 1,190 citations, an h-index of 19, and an i10-index of 38. She has led and collaborated on several research projects, including those funded by DST and DRDO, and has been actively involved in academic and industrial collaborations both in India and internationally. A member of several prestigious organizations, she has guided six Ph.D. students and has significantly contributed to the field through her research and publications.

Publication Profile : 

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🎓 Educational Background :

  • M.Sc. in Physics from Jadavpur University 🧑‍🎓
  • Ph.D. in Physics (Molecular Spectroscopy) from the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Sciences (IACS), Kolkata 🎓

💼 Professional Experience :

  • Professor of Physics at [Your Institution Name] 🏫
  • Collaborated with renowned institutions such as IACS, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bangalore, BITS, and Guwahati University.
  • Engaged in industry collaborations with Hind High Vacuum Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, and Bruker India Scientific Ltd., Kolkata 🔬🤝

📚 Research Interests : 

  • Quantum Materials: Synthesis and characterization of capped and uncapped quantum dots (organic and inorganic) 🧪
  • Fluorescent Sensors & Opto-Chemical Sensors: Applications in detecting environmentally hazardous metal ions 🌍
  • Medical Imaging: Quantum dots as markers, particularly for cancer cell detection 🧬
  • Spectroscopy: UV-VIS, IR, and Raman spectroscopy for charge conduction in nano-cavities and nano-assemblies 📊
  • Organic Solar Cells & OLEDs: Exploration of superionic phase transitions and related phenomena 🌞💡
  • Molecular Modeling & Molecular Dynamics Simulation: Focused on drug design 💊

Professional Achievements :

  • Published over 95 peer-reviewed papers in prestigious international journals 📚
  • Achieved more than 1190 citations, with an h-index of 19 and an i10-index of 38 (Google Scholar) 🏆
  • Guided 6 PhD students 🎓
  • Actively involved in refereeing for top-tier journals like the Journal of Physical Chemistry, Chemical Physics Letters, and Langmuir 📝

📝 Publication Top Notes :

  1. S. Sharma, P. Chowdhury; “Photoluminescent carbon quantum dots synthesized from Plumeria leaves as metal ion sensor”; Bulletin of Materials Science, vol. 47, 2024, p. 187. [Indexed in Scopus, Springer; Impact Factor: 1.9]. DOI: 10.1007/s12034-024-03273-6.
  2. S. Sharma, P. Yadav, M. Rana, P. Chowdhury; “Reactivities of 4-amino salicylic acid and its ‘Green’ inhibition into nano-sized β-cyclodextrin for Anti-Tuberculosis drug delivery”; Journal of Molecular Liquids, vol. 410, 2024, p. 125611. [Indexed in Scopus, Elsevier; Impact Factor: 5.3]. DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2024.125611.
  3. S. Sharma, P. Chowdhury; “Tunable dual photoluminescence from synthesized urea-based carbon quantum dots: A DFT based simulation on structural insights”; Optical Materials, vol. 153, 2024, p. 115617. [Indexed in Scopus; Impact Factor: 3.19]. DOI: 10.1016/j.optmat.2024.115617.
  4. S. Sharma, P. Yadav, P. Chowdhury; “Thioglycolic acid capped CdSe/ZnS quantum dot as fluorescent sensor for the detection of water-soluble hazardous heavy metal ions”; Applied Physics A, vol. 130, 2024, p. 326. [Indexed in Scopus; Impact Factor: 2.584]. DOI: 10.1007/s00339-024-07491-x.
  5. S. Lakhera, K. Devlal, M. Rana, N. Kanagathara, A. Dhanusha, T. C. S. Girisun, S. Sharma, P. Chowdhury; “Two-photon Absorption and Optical Limiting in 7-diethylamino-4-methyl coumarin”; Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 2024, p. 115216. [Indexed in Scopus, Elsevier; Impact Factor: 5.141]. DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2023.115216.
  6. S. Lakhera, K. Devlal, M. Rana, S. Sharma, P. Chowdhury; “Exploring the nonlinear optical limiting activity of para-aminobenzoic acid by experimental and DFT approach”; Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, vol. 444, 2023, p. 114987. [Indexed in Scopus, Elsevier; Impact Factor: 5.141]. DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2023.114987.
  7. M. Rana, P. Yadav, P. Chowdhury; “DFT investigation of nonlinear optical response of organic compound: acetylsalicylic acid”; International Journal of Materials Research, 2023. [Indexed in Scopus; Impact Factor: 0.678]. DOI: 10.1515/ijmr-2021-8732.
  8. S. Singh, P. Chowdhury, A. Ghosh, S. Nara; “Virtual screening of truncated single stranded DNA aptamers for Staphylococcal enterotoxin type A”; Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 2023. [Indexed in Scopus; Impact Factor: 5.235]. DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2022.2164057.
  9. S. Sharma, P. Chowdhury; “Fluorescence signal from carbon quantum dots synthesized from natural resources”; Materials Today: Proceedings, 2023 (Online, April 10, 2023). [Indexed in Scopus, Elsevier; Cite Score: 3.2]. DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2023.05.676.
  10. P. Yadav, P. Chowdhury; “Effectivity of repurposed drugs against SARS-CoV-2 infections, A hope for COVID-19: inhibitor modelling studies by docking and molecular dynamics”; Heliyon, vol. 8, 2022, p. e12327. [Indexed in Scopus, Cell Press; Impact Factor: 3.776]. DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12327.
  11. P. Yadav, P. Chowdhury; “Optical efficiency of CdTe QDs for metal ion sensing in the presence of different thiol-based capping agents”; Chemical Papers, 2022, pp. 1-18. [Indexed in Scopus; Impact Factor: 2.09]. DOI: 10.1007/s11696-022-02067-6.
  12. S. Lakhera, K. Devlal, A. Ghosh, P. Chowdhury, M. Rana; “Modelling the DFT structural and reactivity study of feverfew and evaluation of its potential antiviral activity against COVID‑19 using molecular docking and MD simulations”; Chemical Papers, 2022. [Indexed in Scopus; Impact Factor: 2.09]. DOI: 10.1007/s11696-022-02067-6.
  13. P. Yadav, M. Rana, P. Chowdhury; “DFT and MD simulation investigation of favipiravir as an emerging antiviral option against viral protease (3CLpro) of SARS-CoV-2”; Journal of Molecular Structure, vol. 1246, 2021, p. 131253. [Indexed in Scopus; Impact Factor: 3.196]. DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2021.131253.
  14. M. Smitha, Y. Sheena Mary, Y. Shyma Mary, Goncagül Serdaroglu, P. Chowdhury, M. Rana, H. Umamahesvari, B. K. Sarojini, B. J. Mohan, Rani Pavithran; “Modeling the DFT structural and reactivity studies of a pyrimidine-6-carboxylate derivative with reference to its wavefunction-dependent MD simulations and evaluation for potential antimicrobial activity”; Journal of Molecular Structure, vol. 1237, 2021, p. 130397. [Indexed in Scopus; Impact Factor: 3.196]. DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2021.130397.
  15. M. Rana, C. Banerjee, P. Chowdhury; “Studies on optical signal due to oxygen effect on hydrogenated amorphous/crystalline silicon thin films”; Applied Physics A, vol. 127, 2021, pp. 1-8. [Indexed in Scopus; Impact Factor: 2.584]. DOI: 10.1007/s00339-021-04322-1.