Chongwei Wang | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Chongwei Wang | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Doctor student at South China University of Technology, China

Chongwei Wang is a researcher at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, specializing in clathrate hydrate-based energy storage and gas separation. His work focuses on innovative methods for gas capture and storage, particularly in utilizing clathrate hydrates for high-purity carbon dioxide separation from gas mixtures. Wang has co-authored publications in prestigious journals, contributing to advancements in sustainable energy and separation technologies.

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Institution: South China University of Technology
    Field: Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
    Degree(s): [Not specified—please provide MSc/PhD details if available]

Professional Experience 💼

  • Position: Researcher (exact title not specified)

  • Institution: School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology

  • Location: Guangzhou, China

  • Research Area: Clathrate hydrate-based energy storage and gas separation

  • Research Role: Conducting experimental and theoretical work on hydrate-based CO₂ capture and gas separation technologies

Research Interests 🔬

  • Clathrate hydrate formation and application

  • Gas separation technologies (especially CO₂/H₂ mixtures)

  • Energy storage systems based on hydrate structures

  • Thermodynamics and phase equilibria in fluid systems

  • Sustainable and low-energy gas capture methodologies

Conclusion🌟

Chongwei Wang is an emerging researcher in the field of hydrate-based energy and separation science, with impactful contributions to novel gas separation methods. His work on utilizing guanidinium sulfate clathrate demonstrates a promising pathway for efficient and selective CO₂ capture, contributing to both academic knowledge and potential industrial application in clean energy systems.

Publications 📚

  • 🧵❄️ Wang, Chongwei, Dong, Hongsheng, Cheng, Chuanxiao, Jin, Tingxiang, & Shi, Quan.
    Flexible and Biocompatible Silk Fiber-Based Composite Phase Change Material for Personal Thermal Management
    ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2022.
    🔗 [DOI / Link if available]
    🧪 Focus: Sustainable personal thermal regulation using biocompatible silk-based materials.

  • 🧊🌱 Wang, Chongwei, Fan, Shuanshi, Wang, Yanhong, Lang, Xuemei, & Li, Gang.
    High purity carbon dioxide captured with guanidinium sulfate clathrate from carbon dioxide/hydrogen mixtures
    Fluid Phase Equilibria, 2025, 592, 114336.
    🔬 Focus: Clathrate hydrate technology for efficient CO₂ separation.

Yogita Arya | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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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.

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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

Serkan Karakaya | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serkan Karakaya | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award 

Associate Professor at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serkan Karakaya is a distinguished researcher in the field of Analytical Chemistry, with expertise in electrochemical sensors, organic spectroscopy, and electromagnetic methods. His research primarily focuses on the development of novel electrochemical sensing platforms for pharmaceuticals, environmental contaminants, and food safety applications. He has published extensively in SCI-Expanded journals, authored book chapters, and actively contributed to international conferences.

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Doctorate (2013-2019): Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Analytical Chemistry
  • Postgraduate (2011-2013): Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Organic Chemistry
  • Undergraduate (2006-2010): Sakarya University, Chemistry

Professional Experience 💼

  • Associate Professor (2022 – Present), Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Department of Chemistry
  • Research Assistant PhD (2019 – 2022), Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University
  • Research Assistant (2011 – 2019), Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University

Research Interests 🔬

  • Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors
  • Voltammetric and Amperometric Detection of Pharmaceuticals
  • Nanoparticle-Based Modified Electrodes
  • Flow Injection Analysis for Environmental and Biomedical Applications
  • Organic and Inorganic Spectroscopy

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • YÖK Academic Incentive Award (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016) – Awarded by the Turkish Higher Education Council for outstanding academic contributions.
  • TÜBİTAK Research Grants & Fellowships (Doctoral and Master’s Scholarships) – Recognition from the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey.

Conclusion🌟

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serkan Karakaya is a highly accomplished researcher with a significant body of work in electrochemical analysis and sensor development. His contributions to pharmaceutical analysis, environmental monitoring, and food safety through cutting-edge electrochemical techniques make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His dedication to academia, numerous peer-reviewed publications, and successful research projects demonstrate his pioneering role in analytical chemistry and electrochemical sensor development.

Publications 📚

1️⃣ 🧪 Sensitive Amperometric Detection of Hydroxylamine at Electropolymerized Curcumin Film Coated Pencil Graphite Electrode
📖 ChemistrySelect, 2023
🔗 DOI: 10.1002/slct.202204104
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85159137878

2️⃣ 💊 Voltammetric Determination of Molnupiravir used in COVID-19 Treatment at Magnetite Nanoparticle Modified Carbon Paste Electrode
📖 Microchemical Journal, 2023
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2022.108195
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85142191720

3️⃣ 🩸 Flow-Injection Amperometric Determination of Glucose Using NiO-Co₃O₄ and NiO-Cu Nanoparticle Modified Pencil Graphite Electrodes
📖 Analytical Letters, 2022
🔗 DOI: 10.1080/00032719.2022.2043890
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85125994195

4️⃣ 🧴 Highly Sensitive Square Wave Voltammetric Determination of Sunset Yellow at a Functionalized-MWCNTs/poly(Alizarin Red-S) Composite Modified Electrode
📖 Electroanalysis, 2022
🔗 DOI: 10.1002/elan.202100566
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85128173027

5️⃣ 🌿 A Novel Sensitive and Selective Amperometric Detection Platform for Vanillin in Real Samples
📖 Electroanalysis, 2021
🔗 DOI: 10.1002/elan.202100004
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85103405126

6️⃣ 🍊 Selective and Sensitive Voltammetric Determination of Quercetin Dosage in a Food Supplement
📖 Polymer, 2021
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2020.123300
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85097332149

7️⃣ 🧪 Electrocatalytic Oxidation of Formaldehyde at Binary Metal Oxides Modified Pencil Graphite Electrodes
📖 Monatshefte für Chemie, 2021
🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s00706-021-02861-0
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85117488482

8️⃣ 🔬 Quantum Dots-Based Photoelectrochemical Sensors and Biosensors
📖 Book Chapter: Electroanalytical Applications of Quantum Dot-Based Biosensors, 2021
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-821670-5.00010-5
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85127700223

9️⃣ 🛢️ Sensitive Electrochemical Determination of Trifluralin at a Disposable Pencil Graphite Electrode
📖 Electroanalysis, 2021
🔗 DOI: 10.1002/elan.202060618
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85103133538

🔟 💊 Sensitive Voltammetric Determination of Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride at a Disposable Electrode
📖 Monatshefte für Chemie, 2021
🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s00706-021-02862-z
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85118578850

 

 

 

 

Huawei Zhang | Natural Product Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Huawei Zhang | Natural Product Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Zhejiang University of Technology, China

Dr. Huawei Zhang is a Professor of Microbe Natural Products Chemistry at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University of Technology, China. His research primarily focuses on discovering novel marine microbe-derived biomolecules with therapeutic potential. Over his career, he has published more than 120 peer-reviewed articles with over 4000 citations and holds more than 20 patents in China and the US. His contributions to the field have earned him recognition as one of the World’s Top 2% Scientists in Medicinal & Biomolecular Chemistry from 2021 to 2024.

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Educational Background 🎓

  • B.Sc. in Food Sciences – Northwest A&F University, China (2000)
  • M.Sc. in Food Chemistry – Northwest A&F University, China (2003)
  • Ph.D. in Natural Products Chemistry – Nanjing University, China (2006)

Professional Experience 💼

  • Postdoctoral Fellow, Nanjing University, China (2006–2008)
  • Faculty Member, Zhejiang University of Technology, China (Since April 2008)
  • Visiting Scholar, Crews Lab, University of California, Santa Cruz, USA (One year)
  • Officer on Secondment, National Center of Science & Technology Talents, China (Aug 2015 – Feb 2017)
  • Editorial Board Member, Marine Drugs, BMC Microbiology, Current Organic Chemistry
  • Professional Committee Member, China Medicinal Fungus Society, China Pharmacology Society

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Zhang’s research revolves around marine microbial secondary metabolites, including their isolation, structure elucidation, biosynthesis, and therapeutic applications. His primary interests include:

  • Marine Microbe-Derived Natural Products
  • Secondary Metabolites and Biosynthesis Pathways
  • Antibiotic and Cytotoxic Compounds from Marine Microbes
  • Structure Elucidation of Bioactive Compounds

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Named in the World’s Top 2% Scientists List in Medicinal & Biomolecular Chemistry (2021–2024)
  • Holds 20+ Chinese and US Patents for microbial-derived bioactive compounds
  • Published 120+ peer-reviewed articles with over 4000 citations

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Huawei Zhang is a leading scientist in the field of natural products chemistry, particularly in marine microbial secondary metabolites. His extensive research contributions, numerous publications, and patented discoveries have significantly advanced drug discovery and biosynthetic studies. Through his academic and industrial collaborations, he continues to explore novel bioactive compounds with promising therapeutic applications.

Publications 📚

📄 Article
🧪 Single-crystal structure, Hirshfeld surface and DFT analyses of chrysomycin A, a marine microbe-derived promising agent for anticancer and antimicrobial therapy
✍️ Z. Cai, Zhehui; Z. Hu, Zhe; X. Yao, Xiaojun; P. Liang, Pengyu; H. Zhang, Huawei
📚 Journal of Molecular Structure, 2025
🔗 Citations: 0

📄 Article
💊 Enhancing transdermal delivery of chrysomycin A for the treatment of cutaneous melanoma and MRSA infections using Skin-Penetrating Peptide-Functionalized deformable liposomes
✍️ Y. Cai, Yue; X. Zhang, Xinrui; W. Hu, Wentao; H. Zhang, Huawei; X. Sun, Xuanrong
📚 International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2025
🔗 Citations: 1

📄 Article
🦠 Intracellular MRSA-targeted lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticles for macrophage reprogramming and intracellular MRSA eradication
✍️ Y. Cai, Yue; M. Qiao, Meilin; X. Xie, Xiuzhi; H. Zhang, Huawei; X. Sun, Xuanrong
📚 Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025
🔗 Citations: 0

📄 Article
🧬 Overexpression of the Global Transcriptional Regulator LaeA Leads to Production of Cyclic Lipopeptides in Marine-Derived Aspergillus niger L14
✍️ W. Zhou, Wenjuan; M. Li, Mengshi; W. Wang, Wei; X. Bai, Xuelian; H. Zhang, Huawei
📚 Chemistry and Biodiversity, 2025
🔗 Citations: 0

📄 Article
🌿 Green and efficient extraction of an anticancer agent N-methylsansalvamide using ultrasound-assisted deep eutectic solvents from mycelia of strain Fusarium sp. R1
✍️ Y. Bai, Yifan; T. Luo, Tao; Z. Cai, Zhehui; Y. Liu, Yuanyuan; H. Zhang, Huawei
📚 Talanta, 2025
🔗 Citations: 1

📖 Open Access Article
❄️ Unveiling biosynthetic potential of an Arctic marine-derived strain Aspergillus sydowii MNP-2
✍️ Z. Fu, Zhiyang; X. Gong, Xiangzhou; Z. Hu, Zhe; B. Wei, Bin; H. Zhang, Huawei
📚 BMC Genomics, 2024
🔗 Citations: 0

📖 Open Access Article
🧪 Optimization of fermentation conditions and medium components for chrysomycin A production by Streptomyces sp. 891-B6
✍️ Z. Hu, Zhe; Q. Weng, Qiangang; Z. Cai, Zhehui; H. Zhang, Huawei
📚 BMC Microbiology, 2024
🔗 Citations: 0

📖 Open Access Review
🦠 Non-ribosomal peptide synthetase (NRPS)-encoding products and their biosynthetic logics in Fusarium
✍️ Z. Huang, Ziwei; W. Zhu, Wangjie; Y. Bai, Yifan; X. Bai, Xuelian; H. Zhang, Huawei
📚 Microbial Cell Factories, 2024
🔗 Citations: 4

📄 Open Access Article
🧠 Chrysomycin A Reshapes Metabolism and Increases Oxidative Stress to Hinder Glioblastoma Progression
✍️ D. Liu, Dongni; W. Zhang, Wenfang; W. Feng, Wandi; G. Du, Guanhua; Y. Wang, Yuehua
📚 Marine Drugs, 2024
🔗 Citations: 0

📖 Review
🧬 Transcriptional regulators of secondary metabolite biosynthesis in Streptomyces
✍️ X. Pei, Xinwei; Y. Lei, Yunyun; H. Zhang, Huawei
📚 World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2024
🔗 Citations: 0

 

 

 

 

Mangala Gowri | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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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.

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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

MATTEO BERGOGLIO | Sustainable Materials | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. MATTEO BERGOGLIO | Sustainable Materials | Young Scientist Award

PhD student at Politecnico di Torino, Italy

Matteo Bergoglio is a Ph.D. researcher in Material Science at Politecnico di Torino, specializing in polymer synthesis, bioactive glass-reinforced composites, and 3D printing for biomedical applications. His research focuses on developing sustainable, reprocessable thermosets (vitrimers) and enhancing biocompatibility in polymeric materials. He has collaborated with international institutions, including KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden) and Luxinergy GmbH (Austria), and has mentored master’s students. His work has been featured in leading journals, including a cover publication in Polymers, showcasing his contributions to innovative material development.

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Material Science (Ongoing) – Politecnico di Torino, Italy
    • Research focus: Synthesis, characterization, and 3D printing of polymeric composite materials reinforced with bioactive glasses.
    • Investigation of reprocessable bio-based thermosets (vitrimers).
  • Master’s Degree in Materials Engineering (2017–2022) – Politecnico di Torino, Italy
    • Exchange program: KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden (11/2021 – 06/2022)
    • Thesis: “Vanillin bio-based reprocessable polymers”
    • Specialization: Science and technology of ceramics, polymers, biomaterials, and polymers for specialized applications.
  • Professional Qualification:
    • (January 2023) Qualifying Examination for Professional Activity in Materials Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Italy

Professional Experience 💼

  • Ph.D. Researcher (2022 – Present) – Politecnico di Torino, Italy
    • Research in polymer synthesis, composite materials, and 3D printing with bioactive glasses.
    • Study of biocompatibility and mechanical properties of polymer composites.
    • Exploration of bio-based vitrimers with reprocessable properties.
    • Mentor for master’s students.
  • Exchange Researcher (09/2023 – 12/2023) – Luxinergy GmbH, Austria
    • Collaborative research in polymer materials and 3D printing.
  • Fellow Researcher (09/2022 – 11/2022) – Politecnico di Torino, Italy
    • Designed and characterized bioactive glasses with antibacterial properties.
    • Synthesized and analyzed bio-based reprocessable thermosets.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Polymeric Composite Materials: Synthesis and 3D printing of bioactive glass-reinforced polymers.
  • Bio-Based Polymers: Design and development of sustainable polymer materials.
  • Reprocessable Thermosets (Vitrimers): Investigation of recyclable and sustainable thermoset materials.
  • Surface Modification of Bioactive Glasses: Enhancing biocompatibility and mechanical properties.
  • 3D Printing in Biomedical Applications: Development of polymer scaffolds for tissue engineering.

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Featured Cover Publication (2023) – Polymers, Issue 20, Volume 15
    • Title: “UV-Cured Bio-Based Acrylated Soybean Oil Scaffold with Bioactive Glasses”
  • Mentorship: Successfully guided four master’s students in Materials and Biomedical Engineering.
  • International Collaborations:
    • Università del Piemonte Orientale, Italy
    • Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH, Austria
    • Luxinergy GmbH, Austria
    • KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

Conclusion🌟

Matteo Bergoglio is an emerging researcher in materials science with expertise in polymer chemistry, composite materials, and 3D printing technologies. His work focuses on developing sustainable, reprocessable polymers and bioactive glass-reinforced materials for biomedical applications. He has actively collaborated with international institutions, mentored graduate students, and received recognition for his impactful research, including a cover feature in Polymers. His ongoing research contributes significantly to the advancement of eco-friendly and high-performance polymer materials.

Publications 📚

📄 Journal Article
🔬 Silanized and Cu-doped bioactive glass as filler for biobased photocurable 3D printed scaffolds
📚 Materials Today Chemistry | 📅 2025-03
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtchem.2025.102559
✍️ Contributors: Matteo Bergoglio, Ziba Najmi, Andrea Cochis, Marta Miola, Enrica Vernè, Marco Sangermano
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📄 Journal Article
🖨️ 3D-Printed Acrylated Soybean Oil Scaffolds with Vitrimeric Properties Reinforced by Tellurium-Doped Bioactive Glass
📚 Polymers | 📅 2024-12-23
🔗 DOI: 10.3390/polym16243614
✍️ Contributors: Matteo Bergoglio, Matthias Kriehuber, Bernhard Sölle, Elisabeth Rossegger, Sandra Schlögl, Ziba Najmi, Andrea Cochis, Federica Ferla, Marta Miola, Enrica Vernè et al.
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📄 Journal Article
☀️ UV-Cured Bio-Based Acrylated Soybean Oil Scaffold Reinforced with Bioactive Glasses
📚 Polymers | 📅 2023-10-14
🔗 DOI: 10.3390/polym15204089
✍️ Contributors: Matteo Bergoglio, Ziba Najmi, Andrea Cochis, Marta Miola, Enrica Vernè, Marco Sangermano
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Divya P.V | Sustainable Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Divya P.V | Sustainable Materials | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, India

Dr. Divya P.V. is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering) at IIT Palakkad, with over 10 years of teaching and research experience, including 9.2 years post-PhD. She holds a Ph.D. from IIT Bombay and has previously served at VIT University and NIT Calicut. Her research expertise lies in Ground Improvement, Geosynthetics, Slope Stabilization, and Green-Geotechnics, and she has published 50 papers, including 25 in international journals. Dr. Divya has led several high-profile research and consultancy projects, receiving multiple awards for her contributions to geotechnical engineering, including the ISIGS-Smt. Indra Joshi Biennial Award and recognition for excellence in PhD research.

Publication Profile : 

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🎓 Educational Background :

  • Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering) from IIT Bombay, India.
  • M.Tech
  • B.Tech

💼 Professional Experience :

Dr. Divya P.V. has over 10.6 years of academic and professional experience in geotechnical engineering, with 9.2 years of post-PhD experience. She is currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at IIT Palakkad, India, a position she has held since November 2021. Prior to this, she was an Assistant Professor at IIT Palakkad from July 2017 to November 2021. Her earlier roles include serving as an Associate Professor at VIT University, India, from January 2013 to December 2015, and as a Lecturer at NIT Calicut in 2006. Throughout her career, Dr. Divya has contributed significantly to geotechnical engineering education and research, guiding multiple PhD and MS students and managing various sponsored R&D and consultancy projects.

📚 Research Interests : 

Dr. Divya’s research focuses on a range of geotechnical engineering topics, including ground improvement, geosynthetics, reinforced soil structures, slope stabilization, and landslide mitigation. She is particularly interested in green-geotechnics, which involves sustainable practices in geotechnical engineering. Additionally, she employs centrifuge modelling and image analysis techniques in her research to better understand the behavior of soils and structures under various conditions.

📝 Publication Top Notes :

  1. Shaji, S., & Divya, P. V. (2024). Sustainable ground improvement of soft clay using eggshell lime and rice husk ash. Construction and Building Materials, 441, 137460.
  2. Anita, A., & Divya, P. V. (2024). Construction and demolition waste as a sustainable backfill for geosynthetic-reinforced MSE walls. International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering, 10(3), 36.
  3. Sebastian, S., & Divya, P. V. (2024). Natural fibres: A sustainable material for geotextile applications. Indian Geotechnical Journal, 54(3), 1056–1072.
  4. Divya, P. V. (2024). Geosynthetic reinforced soil structures: Forensic investigation on failures and remedial measures. Indian Geotechnical Journal, 54(1), 258–265.
  5. Musaib, A., & Divya, P. V. (2024). Digital soil mapping of residual lateritic soils in Kerala using interpolation methods. In Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering (Vol. 476, pp. 301–312).
  6. Dhanya, K. A., Venkatesh, T. S. D., & Divya, P. V. (2023). Influence of suction on the interface characteristics of unsaturated marginal lateritic soil backfills with composite geosynthetics. International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering, 9(6), 73.
  7. Dhanya, K. A., Vibha, S., & Divya, P. V. (2023). Coupled flow-deformation analysis of MSE wall reinforced with hybrid geogrids. International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering, 9(4), 45.
  8. Anita, A., Karthika, S., & Divya, P. V. (2023). Construction and demolition waste as valuable resources for geosynthetic-encased stone columns. Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste, 27(2), 04022047.
  9. Dhanya, K. A., Vibha, S., & Divya, P. V. (2023). Performance of lateritic soil slopes at the onset of rainfall infiltration. Indian Geotechnical Journal, 53(1), 107–126.
  10. Musaib, A., & Divya, P. V. (2023). Incorporation of unsaturated soil properties in the prediction of rainfall induced landslides using TRIGRS and Scoops3D models. In Geotechnical Special Publication, 2023-March(GSP 338), 509–520.