Gautam Gaikwad | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gautam Gaikwad | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Shrimant Babasaheb Deshmukh Mahavidyalaya, India

👨‍🎓Profiles

🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gautam Gaikwad began his academic journey in chemistry with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from Shivaji Mahavidyalaya, Barshi (1990–1993). He pursued his Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree at the Department of Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, between 1993 and 1995, where he laid the foundation for a future in chemical sciences. With a passion for advanced research, he completed his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Shivaji University, Kolhapur, during the period 2005–2011, with a focus on coordination and organometallic chemistry.

👨‍🏫 Professional Endeavors

Dr. Gaikwad has been serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at AES’ Shrimant Babasaheb Deshmukh Mahavidyalaya, Atpadi, since 1995. Over nearly three decades, he has contributed extensively to teaching and mentoring, nurturing generations of undergraduate and postgraduate students. In 2013, he was officially recognized as a Ph.D. research guide by Shivaji University, Kolhapur, marking a significant milestone in his academic career.

🧪 Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Gaikwad’s research specialization lies in coordination chemistry, organometallic chemistry, and catalysis. His scholarly pursuits include exploring metal-ligand complexes, especially copper complexes with iminopyridine ligands, and their catalytic applications. He successfully completed a UGC-funded Minor Research Project titled “Synthesis, Characterization, and Catalytic Study of Copper Complexes with Iminopyridine Ligands” with a grant of ₹75,000. This project underlines his capability in bridging theoretical chemistry with real-world chemical applications.

🧠 Research Activities and Engagement

In addition to his research projects, Dr. Gaikwad has been an active participant in organizing scientific events that foster student engagement and skill development. He served on the organizing committee of workshops on Spectroscopic Techniques and Interpersonal Skill Development in 2018 at his institution, promoting holistic academic enrichment for students and fellow faculty.

🏛️ Administrative Contributions

Dr. Gaikwad holds a variety of administrative responsibilities within his institution. Notably, he is a Member of the College Development Committee at Shrimant Babasaheb Deshmukh Mahavidyalaya, Atpadi, a role he has held since 2018. His participation reflects his dedication to institutional growth and policy planning.

📚 Teaching Experience

Dr. Gaikwad brings with him 24 years of rich teaching experience at the undergraduate level and 6 years at the postgraduate level. His long-standing engagement with students across different academic stages showcases his pedagogical versatility and commitment to academic excellence.

🔬 Technical and Research Skills

He possesses strong technical acumen in the synthesis and characterization of coordination compounds, as well as practical knowledge in catalysis and spectroscopy. His work blends both experimental chemistry and theoretical understanding, essential for driving impactful research in chemical sciences.

🌟 Legacy and Future Vision

Through his enduring dedication to teaching, research, and academic leadership, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gautam Gaikwad has established himself as a pillar of the chemistry department at his institution. As a Ph.D. guide and experienced educator, he continues to shape the next generation of chemists. With ongoing interest in catalysis and organometallic frameworks, his future contributions are poised to address critical challenges in sustainable chemistry and industrial applications.

📖Notable Publications

  • Catalytic assay of Schiff base Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes for N-alkylation of heterocycles with 1,3-dibromopropane
    Journal: Journal of Chemical Sciences
    Year: 2020
    Author: Dr. Gautam Gaikwad

  • Study of Micronutrient Status in Soil of Solapur District
    Journal: International Journal of Agriculture Environment and Biotechnology
    Year: 2019
    Author: Dr. Gautam Gaikwad

  • Catalytic activities of mixed ligand transition metal complexes for N-arylation of heterocycles under mild conditions
    Journal: International Journal of Research and Analytical Review
    Year: 2018
    Author: Dr. Gautam Gaikwad

  • N-Arylation of heterocycles by mixed ligand transition metal complexes under mild conditions
    Journal: Indian Journal of Chemistry Section B
    Year: 2018
    Author: Dr. Gautam Gaikwad

  • N-Arylation of Heterocycles with Schiff Base Transition Metal Complexes Under Mild Conditions
    Journal: Advanced Organic Chemistry Letters
    Year: 2016
    Author: Dr. Gautam Gaikwad

  • Synthesis, characterization and luminescence properties of copper(I) complexes containing 2-phenyl-3-(benzylamino)-1,2-dihydroquinazolin-4(3H)-one and triphenylphosphine as ligands
    Journal: Polyhedron
    Year: 2011
    Author: Dr. Gautam Gaikwad

Hongmei Jin | Chemical Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Hongmei Jin | Chemical Biology   | Best Researcher Award

Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences,China

👨‍🎓Profiles

🧑‍🔬 Early Academic Pursuits

Hongmei Jin's academic journey began with a strong foundation in plant ecology and agricultural sciences. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy from the prestigious China Agricultural University in 2004. She continued to deepen her expertise in plant ecology by completing both her Master's (2006) and Ph.D. (2009) at the Research Center for Plant Ecology, Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences. This early academic experience provided her with critical insights into environmental sciences and sustainable agriculture, shaping her future research endeavors.

🌍 Professional Endeavors

Hongmei Jin has built a remarkable career in the field of Environmental Sciences, with her professional experience spanning across multiple research and academic institutions. Since 2018, she has served as a Research Fellow at the Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (JAAS), Nanjing, where she contributes significantly to research on organic waste treatment and environmental sustainability. She has also held roles such as Associate Researcher at both JAAS and the Circular Agriculture Research Center, continuing to expand her influence in the academic and research communities.

🌱 Contributions and Research Focus

Hongmei Jin's research primarily focuses on sustainable agricultural practices, particularly the innocent treatment and recycling utilization of organic wastes. Her work involves critical areas like composting, anaerobic digestion, arsenic transformation, and studying the role of antibiotics and resistance genes in the environment. Through her work, she addresses important environmental challenges, working to enhance both agricultural productivity and environmental conservation. Her research has important implications for addressing environmental pollutants and sustainability challenges, with a special emphasis on waste management and soil health.

📚 Impact and Influence

Jin’s contributions to environmental sciences have earned her national recognition, including prestigious awards like the Youth Science and Technology Award (2023) and the Outstanding Young Scholar Award from the Soil Science Society of China (2016). As a respected figure in the field, her research is frequently cited and highly regarded by peers. She has been instrumental in fostering international collaborations and exchanges, particularly during her Visiting Scientist roles at Texas A&M University and Rice University in the United States. Her work is shaping future practices in environmental management and waste recycling on a global scale.

🏆 Honors and Awards

Hongmei Jin’s career is decorated with numerous honors that reflect her exceptional scientific achievements. These include:

  • Youth Science and Technology Award (2023)

  • Key Talent Award, JAAS (2020)

  • Outstanding Young Scholar Award, Soil Science Society of China (2016)

  • Second Prize of Scientific and Technology Communication, Ministry of Agriculture, People's Republic of China (2016)

These awards highlight her dedication to advancing scientific understanding in her field and her ability to influence both national and international research efforts.

📑 Academic Cites and Recognition

Jin’s academic contributions are widely cited within her field. Her publications on environmental treatment methods, particularly those focused on organic waste, antibiotic resistance, and arsenic, are of significant importance. Her works are regularly referenced by peers working on similar issues of environmental degradation, waste management, and sustainable agriculture.

💻 Technical Skills

Hongmei Jin possesses a broad range of technical skills essential to her research endeavors. She is proficient in environmental modeling, laboratory techniques for waste treatment, and soil and water analysis. Additionally, her expertise extends to data analysis and scientific communication, vital for her interdisciplinary work in environmental sciences.

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience

While Hongmei Jin is more focused on research, her work includes various teaching roles, particularly in the context of guiding graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in environmental sciences. Her mentoring has helped shape the careers of many emerging scientists in the field.

🌟 Legacy and Future Contributions

Looking to the future, Hongmei Jin aims to further expand her research on waste recycling technologies, particularly those that involve anaerobic digestion and composting. Her work on environmental risk assessment continues to influence policies and best practices in waste management. Through her future contributions, Jin hopes to significantly impact global efforts toward sustainable agriculture and pollution reduction, continuing her legacy of innovative research and global collaboration.

📖Notable Publications

  • Title: "Integrated exposure assessment and potential risks of neonicotinoids in vegetables from three different sources in Zhejiang, China (2018-2020)"
    Authors: [Author list not specified in the provided information]
    Journal: [Journal name not specified in the provided information]
    Year: 2022

  • Title: "Occurrence of Neonicotinoids in Chinese Apiculture and a Corresponding Risk Exposure Assessment"
    Authors: [Author list not specified in the provided information]
    Journal: Environmental Science & Technology
    Year: 2020

  • Title: "Large-scale automatic extraction of agricultural greenhouses based on high-resolution remote sensing and deep learning technologies"
    Authors: [Author list not specified in the provided information]
    Journal: [Journal name not specified in the provided information]
    Year: 2023

  • Title: "Altering microbial community for improving soil properties and agricultural sustainability during a 10-year maize-green manure intercropping in Northwest China"
    Authors: [Author list not specified in the provided information]
    Journal: Journal of Environmental Management
    Year: 2022

Prof. Xianming Zhang | Deep Eutectic Solvents | Best Researcher Award -1964

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Prof. Xianming Zhang | deep eutectic solvents | Best Researcher Award

Ordos Institute of Technology , china

Profile

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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

ZHANG XIANMING’s academic journey began with a strong foundation in chemical engineering at Inner Mongolia University, where he earned his B.S. from 2003 to 2007. His passion for research and innovation led him to pursue a Master’s degree at the China University of Petroleum-Beijing, completing it in 2010. Not stopping there, he went on to attain his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and Technology from the same institution in 2018. These formative years solidified his interest in advanced chemical processes and set the stage for a robust research-oriented career.

🧑‍🏫 Professional Endeavors

Currently a Professor at the Ordos Institute of Technology, Zhang Xianming holds a respected position within the Department of Chemical Engineering. His work is deeply embedded in both teaching and research, allowing him to nurture the next generation of chemical engineers while continuing to push the boundaries of scientific inquiry. His role as an educator and mentor complements his investigative pursuits, fostering a dynamic academic environment.

🔬 Research Focus & Scientific Contributions

Professor Zhang's research spans several cutting-edge areas including coal-based new materials, ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents, catalysis, and phase equilibrium. He has conducted extensive studies on liquid-liquid and vapor-liquid equilibria, with a notable focus on complex multi-component systems. His work bridges theoretical frameworks and experimental validation, contributing significantly to understanding reaction kinetics, solution theory, and separation processes.

🧪 Technical Skills

With expertise in thermodynamics, reaction engineering, solution chemistry, and molecular simulation, Zhang brings a multi-faceted approach to problem-solving. He is proficient in experimental techniques for phase equilibrium measurement, modelling of reaction kinetics, and data correlation methods, making him a versatile chemical engineer and scientist.

📚 Academic Publications & Cites

Zhang Xianming has authored or co-authored over a dozen peer-reviewed publications in prestigious journals such as The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, Fluid Phase Equilibria, ACS Omega, and Chemical Society Reviews. These works have not only advanced knowledge in ionic liquids and formaldehyde chemistry but also contributed to applied industrial processes. His publications are widely cited, demonstrating broad academic impact and scholarly recognition.

👨‍🏫 Teaching & Mentorship

As a professor, Zhang is actively involved in lecturing and supervising graduate students at Ordos Institute of Technology. His academic depth allows him to guide students in both coursework and research projects. He instills rigorous scientific methodology and fosters critical thinking, preparing students for successful careers in academia and industry alike.

🌏 Impact & Influence

Professor Zhang’s contributions have implications in green chemistry, industrial catalysis, and energy-efficient processes, particularly through the development of ionic liquids and eutectic solvents. His research plays a crucial role in optimizing environmentally friendly chemical technologies and supporting sustainable development goals, especially in coal-based economies.

🧭 Legacy & Future Directions

Looking forward, Zhang Xianming aims to expand research on functional materials derived from coal and develop novel separation processes using designer solvents. He is also poised to lead collaborations that integrate computational chemistry with experimental design, enhancing innovation in chemical engineering. His legacy will be defined not only by his scientific output but also by the scholars he mentors and the sustainable technologies his work enables.

Notable publication

Publication: Liquid-liquid equilibrium for ternary systems of 1-octene + 2-hexanone + ionic liquid: Phase equilibrium measurement and correlation
Authors: Xianming Zhang, Yanping Li, Yongli Wu, Yunfei Wang, Panpan Yan, Zhilei Zheng, Hongyu Peng, Yuexin Chu
Journal: The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics
Year: 2025

Publication: Experimental results for the vapor–liquid equilibria of (formaldehyde + 1,3,5-trioxane + methanol + salt + water) systems and comparison with predictions
Authors: Xianming Zhang, Mengchen Li, Yufeng Hu, Zhichang Liu, Shuqin Mo
Journal: Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering
Year: 2021

Publication: Vapor–liquid and chemical equilibria model for formaldehyde + 1,3,5-trioxane + methanol + salt + water system
Authors: Xianming Zhang, Yufeng Hu, Weiting Ma, Jianguang Qi, Shuqin Mo
Journal: Fluid Phase Equilibria
Year: 2020

Publication: Vapor–liquid and chemical equilibria model for formaldehyde–trioxane–sulfuric acid–water mixtures
Authors: Siqi Jiang, Xianming Zhang, Yufeng Hu, Liuyi Yin, Jianguang Qi, Chunxiao Ren, Shuqin Mo
Journal: Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology
Year: 2020

Publication: Theoretical studies of the hydrogen abstraction from poly(oxymethylene) dimethyl ethers by O2 in relation with cetane number data
Authors: Xianming Zhang, Yanping Li, Yufeng Hu, Jinglin Pang, Yunfei Wang, Zhen Wu
Journal: ACS Omega
Year: 2019

Publication: A model for the reaction kinetics of main and side reactions during the industrial product... (title incomplete)
Authors: Xianming Zhang, Yufeng Hu, Weiting Ma
Journal: Not provided
Year: Not provided

Nicholas White | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Nicholas White | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Genentech, Inc., United States

👨‍🎓Profiles

🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Nicholas A. White’s passion for chemistry began during his undergraduate years at Loyola University Chicago, where he earned a B.S. in Chemistry, graduating magna cum laude in 2010. During this time, he conducted research under Prof. James Babler, focusing on chemoselective Ru(III)/NaBH4 reductions. He further advanced his academic career by pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemistry at Colorado State University under Prof. Tomislav Rovis, specializing in asymmetric N-heterocyclic carbene-catalyzed reactions.

💼 Professional Endeavors

Dr. White is currently a Sr. Principal Scientist in the Department of Synthetic Molecule Process Chemistry at Genentech, Inc., where he leads the development of innovative and phase-appropriate processes for producing high-quality Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). His industry experience also includes a formative internship at TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, where he contributed to pharmaceutical manufacturing and process development.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus

Throughout his career, Dr. White has contributed to advancing synthetic organic chemistry, with a particular emphasis on catalysis and process chemistry. His postdoctoral work at MIT with Prof. Stephen L. Buchwald was centered on developing Pd-catalyzed C–N couplings using amine bases, providing valuable methodologies for pharmaceutical synthesis.

🌍 Impact and Influence

At Genentech, Dr. White’s work directly supports the delivery of safe and effective medicines. His ability to translate cutting-edge synthetic chemistry into scalable, robust manufacturing processes plays a key role in the company’s mission to bring novel therapeutics to patients.

🧪 Technical Skills

Dr. White has a diverse technical skill set that includes: Asymmetric catalysis, Pd-catalyzed C-N bond formation, N-heterocyclic carbene catalysis, API process development, Pharmaceutical formulation and troubleshooting, Process scale-up and manufacturing support.

📚 Academic Contributions

Dr. White has actively published in high-impact journals, contributing to the fields of synthetic organic chemistry and process development. His research bridges fundamental catalysis with practical applications in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

👨‍🏫 Mentorship & Training

In addition to his research and industry roles, Dr. White has mentored junior scientists and interns, fostering talent development within Genentech and beyond, reflecting his commitment to building future leaders in chemistry.

🚀 Legacy and Future Contributions

Dr. White continues to innovate at the interface of synthetic chemistry and pharmaceutical development. His ongoing work aims to refine and optimize chemical processes that can accelerate drug development timelines while ensuring quality and sustainability in pharmaceutical production.

📖Notable Publications

Fit-for-Purpose Synthesis of a KRASG12C Covalent Inhibitor, via a Diastereoselective Hayashi Arylation
Authors: C. Molinaro, N. Wong, N.A. White, S. Malhotra, F. Gosselin
Journal: Organic Process Research and Development
Year: 2024

Streamlined Synthesis of SHP2 Inhibitor GDC-1971 Enhanced by a Telescoped Schotten-Baumann SNAr and Reactive Crystallization Cascade
Authors: L.E. Sirois, N.A. White, J. Shen, F. St-Jean, F. Gosselin
Journal: Organic Process Research and Development
Year: 2024

Aryl Halide Cross-Coupling via Formate-Mediated Transfer Hydrogenation
Authors: Y. Cho, Y.-H. Chang, K.P. Quirion, Z.H. Strong, Z.J. Dubey, N. Nguyen, S. Lee, N.S. Taylor, J.M. Hoover, N.A. White, P. Liu, M.J. Krische
Journal: Nature Chemistry
Year: 2025

Manufacturing Process for 6-Bromo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-4-methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-amine, a Key Intermediate in the Synthesis of KRAS G12C Inhibitor Divarasib
Authors: J. Shen, N.A. White, Q. Tian, L.E. Sirois, H. Zhang, F. Gosselin
Journal: Organic Process Research and Development
Year: 2024

Second-Generation Atroposelective Synthesis of KRAS G12C Covalent Inhibitor GDC-6036
Authors: J. Xu, N-.K. Lim, J.C. Timmerman, J. Shen, K. Clagg, U. Orcel, R. Bigler, E. Trashsel, R. Meier, N.A. White, J.A. Burkhard, L.E. Sirois, Q. Tian, R. Angelaud, S. Bachmann, H. Zhang, F. Gosselin
Journal: Organic Letters
Year: 2023