Siddarth Usulkar | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Siddarth Usulkar | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Student at KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, KLE College of Pharmacy, Belagavi, India

Siddarth Usulkar is a passionate and innovative M.Pharmacy graduate committed to advancing pharmaceutical sciences through research and development. With strong leadership, adaptability, and problem-solving skills, he aims to contribute significantly to the life sciences field while fostering personal and professional growth. Siddarth is fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi, and proficient in Kannada, making him an effective communicator in diverse environments. πŸ“šπŸ’‘

Publication Profile :Β 

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πŸŽ“ Educational Background :

Siddarth Usulkar is a dedicated pharmacy professional who earned his M.Pharmacy degree from KLE College of Pharmacy, Belagavi, in 2023, following a B.Pharmacy from Maratha Mandal’s College of Pharmacy in 2021. His educational journey began with a Pre-University Course at Govindram Seksaria Science College in 2017, after completing his Secondary Schooling at St. Mary’s High School in 2015.

πŸ’Ό Professional Experience :

Siddarth has developed a solid foundation in pharmaceutical research and practical applications through his work. His M.Pharmacy research focused on the “Development and Characterization of Berberine Nanoethosomal Vaginal in situ Gel for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.” He conducted extensive studies, including the formulation of nanoethosomes, in vivo activity assessments, and vaginal irritancy studies in female Wistar rats. Additionally, he has worked on optimizing topical formulations like ibuprofen-loaded cubosomal nano-formulations and acyclovir gels for herpes management. He gained hands-on experience through a 45-day internship at Pragati Pharma in Belagavi, Karnataka.

πŸ“š Research Interests :Β 

Siddarth’s research interests lie in the formulation and evaluation of innovative drug delivery systems, particularly focusing on nanoformulations and their therapeutic applications. He has also engaged in projects validating UV-Spectrophotometric methods and has filed patents for his work on nanoethosomal gels.

πŸ“ Publication Top Notes :

  1. Usulkar, S., Sutar, K.P., Biradar, P., Patil, V., & Jadhav, V. (2024). Innovative berberine nanoethosomal vaginal in situ gel: Unraveling polycystic ovary syndrome treatment on female Wistar rats. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 663, 124564.
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  2. Patil, V.S., Sutar, K.P., Pockle, R.D., Usulkar, S., & Jadhav, V.A. Formulation, optimization and evaluation of amisulpride-loaded niosomal intranasal gel for brain targeting.
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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 :Β 

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πŸŽ“ Educational Background :

  • M.Sc. in Physics from Jadavpur University πŸ§‘β€πŸŽ“
  • Ph.D. in Physics (Molecular Spectroscopy) from the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Sciences (IACS), Kolkata πŸŽ“

πŸ’Ό 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 πŸ”¬πŸ€

πŸ“š Research Interests :Β 

  • Quantum Materials: Synthesis and characterization of capped and uncapped quantum dots (organic and inorganic) πŸ§ͺ
  • 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 πŸ“Š
  • Organic Solar Cells & OLEDs: Exploration of superionic phase transitions and related phenomena πŸŒžπŸ’‘
  • Molecular Modeling & Molecular Dynamics Simulation: Focused on drug design πŸ’Š

Professional Achievements :

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

πŸ“ 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 β€˜Green’ inhibition into nano-sized Ξ²-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, GoncagΓΌl 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.