Pratik Sarkar | Computational Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Pratik Sarkar | Computational Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

IIT Kharagpur | India

Pratik Sarkar is a Ph.D. research scholar in Computational Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, focusing on theoretical modeling of molecular and nanoscale systems using advanced quantum chemical methods. His research employs density functional theory (DFT) and high-level post–Hartree–Fock approaches, including CCSD(T) and DLPNO-CCSD(T), to investigate electronic structure, bonding, stability, and reactivity. A major theme of his work is the computational design of platinum-free nanocluster and nanoalloy catalysts based on boron, aluminum, and gallium for the oxygen reduction reaction, contributing to sustainable electrocatalysis. He also studies lithium–sulfur clusters to elucidate polysulfide intermediates and lithiation mechanisms relevant to next-generation battery technologies. In parallel, his research explores unconventional carbon chemistry, including planar pentacoordinate and hypercoordinate carbon motifs. By applying bonding and aromaticity analyses such as QTAIM, NICS, and AdNDP, he provides deep insights into multicenter bonding and electron delocalization. His work is published in leading physical chemistry journals and presented at national and international conferences.

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Msenhemba Mchihi | Physical Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Msenhemba Mchihi | Physical Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Yaba College of Technology | Nigeria

Dr. Msenhemba Moses Mchihi is a physical chemist whose research focuses on corrosion inhibition, green chemistry, nanomaterials, electrochemistry, adsorption studies, and computational chemistry. His work centers on developing eco-friendly corrosion inhibitors derived from plant extracts, green-synthesized metal oxide nanoparticles, and nanocomposites for protecting mild steel and aluminum in acidic and alkaline environments. Through extensive electrochemical, gravimetric, spectroscopic, microscopic, gas chromatography, and density functional theory (DFT) analyses, he has contributed significantly to understanding the mechanisms, thermodynamics, and kinetics of corrosion inhibition using sustainable materials. His research also extends to adsorption studies involving heavy-metal removal from aqueous solutions using low-cost agricultural wastes such as coconut shell activated carbon and rice husk, highlighting his commitment to environmental remediation. Dr. Mchihi has authored numerous publications in reputable chemistry journals, including studies on CuO-based nanocomposites, plant-mediated zinc oxide nanoparticles, green inhibitors such as Ficus sur, Justicia schimperi, Annonamuricata, Bauhinia tomentosa, and mixtures of Codiaeum variegatum and Ficus benjamina. He has also contributed a chemistry textbook on mole concept and chemical calculations. His scholarly excellence has earned him distinctions such as the Best Staff Award of the Chemical Science Department at Yaba College of Technology and recognition from the University of Ibadan Postgraduate College. In addition to research, he has presented at multiple national and international scientific conferences and serves in administrative roles, including Examination Officer and Seminar Coordinator at Yaba College of Technology.

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1. Mchihi, M. M., Olatunde, A. M., & Odozi, N. W. (2025). Electrochemical and gravimetric studies of the corrosion inhibitory properties of green synthesized copper oxide nanoparticles mediated by Ficus sur for mild steel in HCl. Jordan Journal of Chemistry, 20(2), 81–93.

2. Mchihi, M. M., Odozi, N. W., & Odimuko, A. B. (2025). Deciphering properties of Dryopteris marginalis as green corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in HCl: Electrochemical, gas chromatography and DFT studies. Sustainable Chemistry One World, 7, 100103.

3. Mchihi, M. M., Olatunde, A. M., & Odozi, N. W. (2025). CuO-based nanocomposite: Synthesis, characterization, and evaluation of the corrosion inhibition effectiveness for mild steel in HCl. Journal of Electrochemical Science and Engineering, 15(4), 2715.

4. Mchihi, M. M., Odozi, N. W., Nurudeen, A. O., Emesiani, M. C., & Seriki, B. O. (2024). Assessment of Helianthus tuberosus leaves extract as eco-friendly corrosion inhibitor for aluminum in sodium hydroxide: Insights from electrochemical, gravimetry, and computational consideration. Moroccan Journal of Chemistry, 12(4), 1462–1483.

5. Odozi, N. W., Emesiani, M. C., Charles, C. D., Seriki, B. O., & Mchihi, M. M. (2024). Electrochemical studies of the corrosion inhibitory potential of Annona muricata leaves extract on aluminum in hydrochloric acid medium. FUDMA Journal of Sciences, 8(3), 395–401.