Khan Muhammad Afsar | Catalysis | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Khan Muhammad Afsar | Catalysis | Research Excellence Award

Yangzhou University | China

Dr. Muhammad Afsar Khan is an experimental electrochemist specializing in advanced electrocatalysts for sustainable energy conversion. His research focuses on designing transition metal and rare-earth-based materials to enhance hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions, particularly for efficient water and seawater electrolysis. With over six years of experience, he addresses key challenges related to catalytic activity, kinetics, and long-term stability. His work emphasizes scalable green hydrogen production through innovative material engineering and interface tuning strategies. Utilizing diverse synthesis techniques, he develops high-performance nanostructured catalysts, contributing to clean energy technologies and advancing electrochemical systems for practical and sustainable applications.

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Ahmed Aresha | Catalysis | Environmental Chemistry Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Aresha | Catalysis | Environmental Chemistry Award

Menoufia University | Egypt

Dr. Ahmed Sadeq Abou El-Yazed Aresha is an accomplished researcher specializing in advanced functional materials, particularly metal organic frameworks (MOFs). His work focuses on sustainable catalysis, energy conversion, and environmental applications, including biodiesel production, photocatalysis, and electrocatalysis. He has significant expertise in designing MOF based composites for supercapacitors, ion-selective membranes, and nonenzymatic sweat sensors. His research integrates green synthesis strategies, such as solvent-free methods, with performance optimization of catalytic systems. Additionally, he employs advanced physicochemical characterization and electrochemical techniques to develop efficient materials for energy storage, sensing, and separation technologies, contributing to sustainable and innovative chemical engineering solutions.

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Mesut Eryigit | Electrochemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Mesut Eryigit | Electrochemistry | Research Excellence Award

Balikesir University | Turkey

Dr. Mesut Eryiğit’s research centers on electrochemistry and nanomaterials for advanced energy and sensing applications. His work focuses on graphene-based composites, quantum dot-sensitized solar cells, and electrochemical sensors for biomolecule detection. He has extensive expertise in energy storage systems, including aqueous zinc-ion, sodium-ion batteries, and supercapacitors, alongside fuel cell electrocatalysis. His research integrates material synthesis with electrochemical characterization and surface analysis techniques such as SEM, XRD, and XPS. Dr. Eryiğit also explores photoelectrochemical systems and thin-film technologies, contributing to the development of efficient, durable, and high-performance materials for sustainable energy and biosensing applications.

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Jagat Singh Kirar | Analytical Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Jagat Singh Kirar | Analytical Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Government Holkar Science College | India

Dr. Jagat Singh Kirar’s research focuses on organic and inorganic synthesis with strong emphasis on catalysis, organometallic chemistry, and nanomaterials. His work includes the design and immobilization of metal nanoparticles and metal complexes on layered double hydroxides and polymeric supports for selective oxidation and C–H activation reactions. He has extensive expertise in material characterization using advanced spectroscopic and microscopic techniques, supported by DFT and computational studies. Additionally, his research explores bioactive Schiff base and organotin complexes with antimicrobial, anticancer, and therapeutic potential, integrating experimental, theoretical, and application-oriented approaches.

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Pandurangan Vijayalakshmi | Polymer Chemistry | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Pandurangan Vijayalakshmi | Polymer Chemistry | Women Researcher Award

Department of Chemistry, Tamilnadu Open University | India

Dr. Vijayalakshmi P is an emerging researcher in environmental chemistry, nanomaterials, photocatalysis, and electrochemistry, with a strong publication record and interdisciplinary research experience. Her doctoral work focused on the design and synthesis of advanced semiconductor-based nanocomposites and their photocatalytic degradation efficiency toward hazardous organic pollutants, including antibiotics, pesticides, and dyes. She has developed a wide range of Z-scheme and heterojunction photocatalysts such as V₂O₅/g-C₃N₄/ZnO, Bi₂O₃/g-C₃N₄/ZnO, TiO₂/g-C₃N₄/CuFe₂O₄, and ZrO₂-based composites, demonstrating significant improvements in visible-light-driven degradation performance. Her research extends to energy storage materials, supercapacitors, electrochemical sensing, and CO₂ reduction, reflected in her contributions to high-impact journals including Ionics, ChemistrySelect, Electrochimica Acta, Langmuir, and Emergent Materials. She has also collaborated on studies involving nanostructures for sensing carbendazim, biocompatible nanoscaffolds, and spinels for antibacterial and dielectric applications. Skilled in multiple analytical and characterization techniques XRD, SEM, TEM, UV–Vis, PL, EIS. she integrates materials synthesis with mechanistic and kinetic studies to address real-world environmental challenges. Her international exposure includes a research internship at the National Taipei University of Technology. Recognized with the Visionary Research Scientist Award (2025), she continues to advance innovative solutions for environmental remediation and sustainable energy applications.

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  • Vijayalakshmi, P., Shanmugavelan, P., & Mareeswaran, P. M. (2024). Enhanced photocatalytic activity of V₂O₅/g-C₃N₄/ZnO nanocomposite for efficient degradation of amoxicillin, chlorpyrifos, and methylene blue. Ionics, 1–29.

  • Vijayalakshmi, P., Shanmugavelan, P., Anisree, S., & Mareeswaran, P. M. (2024). Enhanced visible-light Z-scheme photocatalytic degradation of amoxicillin, chlorpyrifos, and methylene blue by Bi₂O₃/g-C₃N₄/ZnO nanocomposite. Journal of Materials Research, 39(22), 3103–3125.

  • Vijayalakshmi, P., Shanmugavelan, P., Muthu Mareeswaran, P., Yuvakkumar, R., & Nehru, S. (2024). Visible-light photocatalytic activity of a novel TiO₂/g-C₃N₄/CuFe₂O₄ nanocomposite in degradation of amoxicillin, chlorpyrifos, and methylene blue. ChemistrySelect, 9(38), e202400943.

  • Vijayalakshmi, P., Shanmugavelan, P., Mareeswaran, P. M., & Kandasamy, K. (2024). Synthesis of novel ZrO₂/g-C₃N₄/CuFe₂O₄ nanocomposite and its efficient photocatalytic degradation of amoxicillin, chlorpyrifos, and methylene blue. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 36(3), 697–709.

  • Anisree, S., Shanmugavelan, P., Vijayalakshmi, P., Kishore, R., & Srivastava, N. (2024). Synthesis, characterization and anticancer screening of novel phenylbenzylidene thiosemicarbazone derivatives. Phosphorus, Sulfur, and Silicon and the Related Elements, 199(4), 267–276.

 

Deepak Mohite | Materials Chemistry | Green Chemistry Award

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Mr. Deepak Mohite | Materials Chemistry | Green Chemistry Award

K.H. College Gargoti | India

Mr. Deepak Bandopant Mohite is an emerging material chemistry researcher whose work focuses on developing innovative and sustainable catalytic materials with strong relevance to green chemistry. He holds an M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry and has qualified for prestigious national examinations including CSIR-NET-JRF, SET, and GATE, reflecting his solid academic foundation. Currently, he is serving as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Karmaveer Hire Arts, Science, Commerce and Education College, Gargoti, affiliated with Shivaji University, Kolhapur, where he has gained two years of full-time teaching and research experience. Alongside his academic role, he is pursuing a Ph.D. at Shivaji University, Kolhapur. His doctoral research “Catalytic studies of titania-coated magnetic mixed metal oxide with interlayer alumina, zirconia, and silica” involves the design, synthesis, and characterization of advanced heterogeneous catalysts that are efficient, reusable, and environmentally benign. Mr. Mohite’s work aims to reduce the ecological footprint of chemical transformations by developing catalysts that offer high activity, selectivity, and recyclability while minimizing waste and energy consumption. His research integrates principles of green chemistry with material innovation, focusing on magnetic mixed metal oxides that can be easily recovered and reused, thereby supporting cleaner industrial processes. He has published his findings in the Journal of Molecular Structure (SCI/Scopus indexed), demonstrating the scientific merit and relevance of his work. Additionally, he holds a granted German patent, reflecting his capability to translate research ideas into applicable technological solutions. Through his contributions, Mr. Mohite is advancing sustainable material development and environmentally responsible catalysis with potential impact across chemical and industrial sectors.

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Mohite, D. B., Pandhare, A. B., Chavan, A. S., Kadam, M. R., Nikam, P. N., Junghare, N. V., Ayyar, M., Rajendran, S., Khan, M. A., Delekar, S. D., Patil, R. P., Santhamoorthy, M., & Santhoshkumar, S. (2026). CoFe₂O₄–Al₂O₃–TiO₂ nanocatalyst: Magnetically retrievable platform for medicinal precursors. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1352(Part 2), 144521.

Tun Naw Sut | Surface Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Tun Naw Sut | Surface Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Sungkyunkwan University | South Korea

Dr. Sut Tun Naw is an accomplished interdisciplinary researcher whose work advances the frontiers of nanotechnology, biomimetic materials, and lipid-based membrane engineering for biomedical and diagnostic applications. With a dual Ph.D. in Nanomedicine from Nanyang Technological University and Chemical Engineering from Sungkyunkwan University, he brings a uniquely integrated perspective to studying molecular interactions at biointerfaces. His research focuses on lipid self-assembly, supported lipid bilayers, membrane biophysics, plasmonic biosensing, antimicrobial nanostructures, and virus–membrane interactions. Dr. Sut’s contributions have significantly deepened scientific understanding of how lipid organization, membrane curvature, cholesterol content, and multivalency govern nanoscale membrane behavior. Using advanced biophysical tools including QCM-D, nanoplasmonic sensing, and engineered membrane platforms he has elucidated mechanisms underlying vesicle deformation, antimicrobial lipid synergy, protein adsorption, and virus-mimicking membrane disruption. His innovative work includes designing lipid bicelle nanostructures for antibacterial applications, developing solvent-free fabrication of antimicrobial lipid nanoparticles, and engineering hybrid supported lipid bilayers for biosensing and antiviral technologies. He has also contributed to translational research through the development of next-generation plasmonic sensor platforms for virus detection, lipid-based coatings for diagnostic assays, and membrane-mimetic structures for therapeutic delivery. With over 50 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals such as ACS Nano, Advanced Healthcare Materials, Langmuir, Chemical Engineering Journal, and Applied Materials Today, Dr. Sut has established himself as a leading young scientist in membrane engineering and nanobiotechnology. His roles as Guest Editor and Topic Editor further reflect his influence within the scientific community. Through creativity, rigorous experimentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration, Dr. Sut Tun Naw continues to pioneer breakthroughs with broad implications for diagnostics, virology, nanomedicine, and biomolecular engineering.

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Sut, T. N., Yoon, B. K., & Jackman, J. A. (2025). Synergistic membrane disruption of E. coli tethered lipid bilayers by antimicrobial lipid mixtures. Biomimetics, 10, 739.

Lee, C. J., Jannah, F., Sut, T. N., Haris, M., & Jackman, J. A. (2025). Curvature-sensing peptides for virus and extracellular vesicle applications. ACS Nano, 19, 36845–36875.

Kim, D., Baek, H., Lim, S. Y., Lee, M. S., Lyu, S., Lee, J., Sut, T. N., Gonçalves, M., Kang, J. Y., Jackman, J. A., & Kim, J. W. (2025). Mechanobiologically engineered mimicry of extracellular vesicles for improved systemic biodistribution and anti-inflammatory treatment efficacy in rheumatoid arthritis. Advanced Healthcare Materials, 14, 2500795.

Molla, A., Sut, T. N., Yoon, B. K., & Jackman, J. A. (2025). Headgroup-driven binding selectivity of alkylphospholipids to anionic lipid bilayers. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 255, 114964.

Ruano, M., Sut, T. N., Tan, S. W., Mullen, A. B., Kelemen, D., Ferro, V. A., & Jackman, J. A. (2025). Solvent-free microfluidic fabrication of antimicrobial lipid nanoparticles. ACS Applied Bio Materials, 8, 2194–2203.

 

Matias Aguirre | Catalysis | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Matias Aguirre | Catalysis | Best Researcher Award

Associate Researcher | CONICET | Argentina

Dr. Matías Ezequiel Aguirre, Associate Researcher and Professor at CONICET and the National University of Mar del Plata, is an accomplished physical and materials chemist specializing in photoinduced processes, metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), and hybrid photocatalytic systems for sustainable energy applications. His research career began at the National University of Mar del Plata, where he earned his Ph.D. in 2015 and was later honored with the I-APS G. Cilento Award for outstanding contributions to photochemistry. Dr. Aguirre made a landmark contribution to the field of visible-light CO₂ photoreduction, resulting in a publication exceeding 500 citations, establishing him as a leading voice in photocatalytic carbon conversion. Dr. Aguirre’s current work focuses on developing photoactive MOF-based biocatalysts and hybrid semiconductor systems that combine biological and synthetic components to drive CO₂ reduction, NADH regeneration, and solar energy conversion through artificial photosynthesis-inspired mechanisms. He has pioneered the integration of enzymes within MOFs, achieving efficient electron transfer and catalytic stability under mild conditions, as highlighted in recent publications in ChemCatChem and Chemistry – A European Journal. His studies on Cu₂O/TiO₂ heterostructures, MIL-125-NH₂ composites, and magnetic ZIF-8 supports have advanced the understanding of charge-transfer dynamics and photocorrosion mitigation in semiconductor materials. Beyond fundamental research, Dr. Aguirre has applied his expertise to medicinal cannabis analytics, serving as Technical Manager of the High-Level Technological Service (STAN) for HPLC and GC–MS-based cannabinoid quantification, bridging the gap between materials chemistry and bioanalytical applications. He has co-directed numerous funded research projects, mentored graduate students, and published 17 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals. His work has received 765 citations from 744 documents with an h-index of 8 (Scopus), reflecting both scientific quality and influence. Through his interdisciplinary approach uniting photocatalysis, bioinorganic chemistry, and renewable energy materials. Dr. Aguirre continues to contribute significantly to sustainable chemical innovation and environmental remediation.

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Aguirre, M. E., Slaboch, M. V., González, P. J., Ramírez, C. L., & Di Iorio, Y. (2025). Visible-light-driven CO₂ photoreduction assisted by reduced methyl viologen using MIL-125-NH₂ as a light harvester and scaffold for FDH immobilization. ChemCatChem, 17(0), e01120.

Albani, C. M., Fuentes, G., Ramírez, C. L., Pensel, P. E., Gatti, F., Albanese, A., Nutter, D., Aguirre, M. E., Di Iorio, Y. D., & Elissondo, M. C. (2024). Anthelmintic effect of cannabidiol against Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto. Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 9(35).

Moliné, M. de la P., Aguirre, M. E., Domínguez, E., Moran Giardini, P., Fernández, N. J., Damiani, N., Churio, M. S., & Gende, L. B. (2024). Ascorbyl/ascorbate ratio as a marker of oxidative stress in larvae (Apis mellifera) exposed to Paenibacillus larvae. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part B: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 269, 110896.

Aguirre, M. E., Ramírez, C. L., & Di Iorio, Y. (2023). Stable and reusable Fe₃O₄/ZIF-8 composite for encapsulation of FDH enzyme in mild conditions applicable to CO₂ reduction. Chemistry – A European Journal, 29(1), e202301113.

Aguirre, M. E., Orallo, D. E., Suárez, P. A., & Ramírez, C. L. (2023). Galenic formulations of Cannabis sativa: Comparison of the chemical properties of extracts obtained by simple protocols using lipidic vehicles. Natural Product Research, 37(28), 1–6.

Siphelo Ngqoloda | Catalysis | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Siphelo Ngqoloda | Catalysis | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral Researcher | Mintek | South Africa

Dr. Siphelo Ngqoloda is an emerging leader in advanced energy materials, electrocatalysis, and perovskite solar cell research, with a strong academic foundation and impactful research portfolio. He holds a PhD in Physics from the University of the Western Cape, where his doctoral work focused on hybrid lead-halide perovskite thin films fabricated through sequential chemical vapor deposition (CVD) for high-efficiency solar cells. His research systematically explored thin-film formation mechanisms, device architecture engineering, and optoelectronic performance characterization using XRD, SEM, UV–Vis spectroscopy, photoluminescence, and J–V analysis. Building on this expertise, Dr. Ngqoloda’s current postdoctoral research at Mintek centers on synthesizing and tailoring platinum-based alloy nanocrystals for the oxygen reduction reaction in proton-exchange membrane fuel cells, addressing catalytic activity, durability, and structural optimization via controlled nanostructuring and rotating-disk electrode electrochemical analysis. He has authored and co-authored nearly 20 peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, and book chapters, reflecting active dissemination of research across materials science, nanotechnology, and renewable energy systems. His contributions have earned 197 citations across 21 publications, with an h-index of 7, demonstrating growing scientific influence in the fields of perovskite photovoltaics and nanocatalysis. In addition to research, Dr. Ngqoloda has five years of undergraduate lecturing experience and has supervised Master’s students, showcasing strong academic leadership and mentorship. He also managed a thin-film deposition laboratory, gaining practical expertise in thermal CVD, thermal evaporation, wet-chemical synthesis, and lab safety systems. Dr. Ngqoloda’s technical strengths include programming (Python, MATLAB), spectroscopy, microscopy, thin-film fabrication, and device physics. With strong communication, adaptability, and teamwork skills, combined with achievements such as best poster recognition in materials science, he exemplifies a dynamic, multidisciplinary researcher dedicated to advancing clean-energy technologies and sustainable materials innovation.

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Ngqoloda, S., Ngwenya, T., Madima, N., Chauke, N., Stevenson, M., Barron, O., & Raphulu, M. (2025). Hot-injection synthesis of Pt–Ni rhombic dodecahedral nanoframes for oxygen reduction reaction electrocatalysis. Catalysis Letters, 155, 358.

Madima, N., Chauke, N., Ngqoloda, S., Mmelesi, O., & Raphulu, M. (2025). Recent advances in the development of defective black TiO₂ nanomaterials for application in energy and environmental sustainability: A review. Results in Engineering, 26, 104868.

Ngqoloda, S., Chauke, N., Ngwenya, T., & Raphulu, M. (2024). Shaped and structured Pt–3d transition metal alloy nanocrystals as electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction. Results in Chemistry, 11, 101831.

Chauke, N. M., Mohlala, R. L., Ngqoloda, S., & Raphulu, M. C. (2024). Harnessing visible light: Enhancing TiO₂ photocatalysis with photosensitizers for sustainable and efficient environmental solutions. Frontiers in Chemical Engineering, 6, 1356021.

Magubane, S., Burns, R., Ngqoloda, S., Oliphant, C., Miceli, P., & Arendse, C. (2023). Sequential chemical vapor deposition of two-dimensional Sn–Pb compound perovskite thin films and its exciton transport. ACS Applied Electronic Materials, 5, 5352.

Abolfazl Olyaei | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abolfazl Olyaei | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Imam Khomeini International University | Iran

Dr. Abolfazl Olyaei is an associate professor at Imam Khomeini International University, Qazvin. He earned his B.Sc. in Pure Chemistry from Tabriz University and completed his M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry at Tehran University under Professor Mohammad Raouf Darvich. He continued his studies at Tehran University, receiving a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, supervised by Professor Mehdi Ghandi. Dr. Olyaei’s research focuses on organic synthesis, particularly the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, multicomponent reactions, green chemistry, catalysis, organocatalysis, and the application of materials and organomaterials across various scientific fields. Over the years, he has contributed extensively to scientific literature, authoring numerous research and review articles in reputable journals, highlighting his expertise and impact in organic and heterocyclic chemistry. He has authored 89 research documents with 908 citations recorded by Scopus and an h-index of 17, while Google Scholar reports over 1091 citations and an h-index of 19. His work integrates modern synthetic methods with environmentally friendly approaches, contributing to advancements in catalysis and material science. Dr. Olyaei’s academic dedication and prolific publication record make him a prominent figure in the field of organic chemistry in Iran and internationally.

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Sajjadi, S. B., Olyaei, A., & Shalbafan, M. (2025). Novel naphtho[2,3-b]furan-2,4,9(3H)-trione derivatives as potent ERα inhibitors: Design, regioselective synthesis, HMBC-NMR characterization, in silico molecular docking and ADME studies. BMC Chemistry, 19(1), 253.

Shalbafan, M., Sadeghpour, M., & Olyaei, A. (2025). Study on the interaction of Olmesartan with human serum albumin (HSA) by spectroscopic and molecular docking techniques. Chemical Review and Letters, 8(3), 509–516.

Olyaei, A., Zanjanchi, F., Farzogi, M., & Sadeghpour, M. (2025). Comparative study of electronic structure and photophysical properties of some new Lawsone dyes in dye-sensitized solar cells by DFT and TD-DFT. Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 19(2), 336–347.

Olyaei, A., Sadeghpour, M., & Sajjadi, S. B. (2025). A review on synthesis of furonaphthoquinones through Lawsone derivatives annulation reactions and their biological properties. RSC Advances, 15(5), 3515–3546.

Kayyal, M., Olyaei, A., Pourshamsian, K., & Sadeghpour, M. (2025). Molecular docking and prediction of ADME/drug-likeness properties of some benzochromenopyrimidine derivatives as inhibitors of cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2). Chemical Review and Letters, 8(2), 300–308.