Year: 2025

🎓 Educational Background

Dr. Tianshu Ma is currently pursuing an integrated M.S. & Ph.D. in Optical Engineering (2019–present) at the School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, Soochow University, China. He is working under the mentorship of Prof. Xiaofeng Li, Vice President of Soochow University, and Prof. Changlei Wang, Deputy Dean of the same school. His doctoral dissertation focuses on “Multiphysics photoelectric manipulations and device preparation of perovskite solar cells,” showcasing his deep engagement in cutting-edge optoelectronic research. Dr. Ma also completed his B.Eng. in Optoelectronic Information Science and Engineering at Soochow University in 2019, establishing a solid academic foundation in his field.

🏅 Awards and Honors

Dr. Ma has received numerous prestigious awards and scholarships, reflecting his consistent academic excellence and research contributions. These include the National Scholarship (2023), Outstanding Graduates of Jiangsu Province (2024), and recognition for one of the 100 Excellent Academic Achievement Papers in Natural Science of Jiangsu Province (2024). He has also been awarded the Outstanding Graduate Student of Soochow University (2023) and the Suzhou Industrial Park Scholarship (2023). Remarkably, he has earned the Academic Special/First-Class Grand Scholarship from his school seven times (2016–2022), along with multiple other accolades such as the National Encouragement Scholarship, Diligent and Inspirational Special Award, and First Prize in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (2018). These honors reflect his dedication, perseverance, and leadership in both academics and innovation.

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Ma’s research is centered around perovskite photovoltaics and optoelectronic device physics, areas that are at the forefront of next-generation energy and photonic technologies. His work primarily focuses on the fabrication of perovskite solar cells, including both single-junction and two-terminal tandem devices. Moreover, he is deeply interested in exploring the fundamental opto-electro-thermal physics within these devices. By studying the interaction between light and matter, he aims to guide the design of high-performance optoelectronic systems. His additional interests in nanophotonics further complement his core research, indicating a well-rounded understanding of advanced materials and device physics.

Notable Publications📝

📄Self-assembled hole-selective contact for efficient Sn-Pb perovskite solar cells and all-perovskite tandems

Journal: Nature Communications

Year: 2025

📄Synergistic immobilization of ions in mixed tin-lead and all-perovskite tandem solar cells

Journal: Nature Communications

Year: 2025

📄 Interface Engineering by Small Molecules toward Efficient Hole Transport Layer-Free Sn-Pb Perovskite Solar Cells with High Fill Factors

Journal: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

Year: 2025

Boddapati S N Murthy | Organic Chemistry | Excellence in Research Award

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Prof. Boddapati S N Murthy | Organic Chemistry | Excellence in Research Award

Sir C R Reddy College, India

Author Profiles

🎓Academic and Professional Background

Prof. Boddapati S N Murthy holds a Ph.D. in Synthetic Organic Chemistry from Acharya Nagarjuna University, awarded in July 2019. His doctoral research focused on the synthesis of Arylcyanamides, Aryl tetrazole amines, Benzothiazoles, and Benzoxazoles using Copper-catalyzed C-N cross coupling strategies. He also holds an M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry and a B.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, both earned with First Division. Prof. Murthy has also qualified the TS & AP SET-2014, reinforcing his academic eligibility and teaching competence.

🧪 Research Interests and Contributions

Prof. Murthy’s core research areas include Catalysis, New Synthetic Methodologies, Cross-Coupling Reactions, Medicinal Chemistry, and the Design and Synthesis of Biologically Active Heterocyclic Compounds. His work demonstrates a strong foundation in modern organic synthesis and its application in drug discovery. These areas are highly relevant in both academic and industrial pharmaceutical research, contributing to the development of novel therapeutic agents.

📚 Experience and Leadership

Prof. Murthy has an impressive 15 years of teaching experience, 11 years in active research, and 2 years of industrial R&D experience at GVK-BIO Sciences Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad. His professional journey includes roles as Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, and Lecturer across various prestigious institutions. He also served as Research Director and NAAC Criterion-III Co-ordinator, reflecting his leadership in academic research and institutional development.

🏆 Awards and Recognitions

Prof. Murthy has received several honors, including the Dr. Sarvepalli Radha Krishnan Best Teacher & Researcher Award (2022), Best Researcher Award (2021) from Sir C R Reddy College, and Best Oral Presentation Award at an international conference in 2020. These accolades acknowledge his excellence in both teaching and research, and validate his contributions at national and international levels.

🧬 Memberships and Scientific Community Involvement

He is a Life Member of the Andhra Pradesh Akademi of Sciences, INS-BARC, and the Indian Council of Chemists (ICC). These memberships reflect his active engagement in India’s scientific community, promoting knowledge sharing, peer collaboration, and ongoing professional development.

Notable Publications📝

📄 An efficient Cu catalyzed regioselective Ortho-nitration approach for the synthesis of 2-nitroarylcyanamides: Molecular docking and ADME studies

Authors: S. N. Murthy Boddapati, Ramana Tamminana, Hari Jyothi Senapathi, A. Emmanuel Kola, Siddique Akber Ansari, Ravi Kumar Kapavarapu, Hari Babu Bollikolla, Sreekantha Babu Jonnalagadda

Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure

Year: 2025

📄 Comprehensive review on green methods: Synthesis of benzothiazoles

Authors: V.V.K. Vasu Juthiga, S. N. Murthy Boddapati, Megha Balha, Ramana Tamminana

Journal: Results in Chemistry

Year: 2025

📄Synthesis, HOMO-LUMO Analysis and Antioxidant Activity of Novel Tetrazole Hybrids

Authors: S. N. Boddapati Murthy, K. Ohar, B. V. Manoj Kumar, V. A. N. Satish, K. A. Emmanuel

Journal: Eurasian Journal of Chemistry

Year: 2023

📄 A Recent Study on Anti-microbial Properties of Some Novel Substituted Indazoles

Authors: Jaganmohana Rao Saketi, S. N. Murthy Boddapati, M. Raghuram, Geetha Bhavani Koduri, Haribabu Bollikolla

Journal: Novel Aspects on Chemistry and Biochemistry, Vol. 3

Year: 2023

📄 Synthesis of 2-aryl-5-(arylsulfonyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazoles as potent antibacterial and antioxidant agents

Authors: Boddapati S. N. Murthy, Talari Subrahmanyam, Kola A. Emmanuel, Chalapaka Bhuvaneswari

Journal: Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Year: 2022

Simbarashe Sithole | Natural Products Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Simbarashe Sithole | Natural Products Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Zimbabwe

Author Profiles

🎓 Academic & Professional Background

Mr. Simbarashe Sithole has conducted extensive research on the isolation and characterization of bioactive compounds from medicinal plants indigenous to Zimbabwe. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and has presented his findings at national and international conferences. He holds a Master’s degree in Chemistry and is currently pursuing a PhD in Natural Products Chemistry, focusing on natural compound discovery and pharmacological applications.

🧬 Professional Memberships

Mr. Sithole is a dedicated member of Natural Products Research for Eastern and Central Africa – Zimbabwe (NAPRECA–Zim), a network that fosters regional collaboration and development in the field of natural products research.

🧪 Research Contributions

His key contributions include the isolation, purification, and structural elucidation of natural compounds from Dolichos kilimandscharicus. He has also engaged in bioactivity screening and pharmacological evaluation of these compounds for potential antibacterial and anticancer applications. Mr. Sithole actively explores medicinal plants for the discovery of novel bioactive molecules with pharmaceutical relevance. Additionally, he advocates for sustainable sourcing and eco-friendly extraction methods to minimize the environmental impact of natural products research.

Notable Publications📝

📝Determination of the Cytotoxic Effect of Different Leaf Extracts from Parinari curatellifolia (Chrysobalanaceae)

Authors: Anesu Kundishora, Simbarashe Sithole, Stanley Mukanganyama

Journal: Journal of Toxicology

Year: 2020

📝In vitro toxicity determination of antifungal constituents from Combretum zeyheri

Authors: Santana Mapfunde, Simbarashe Sithole, Stanley Mukanganyama

Journal: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Year: 2016

📝An Evaluation of the Antibacterial Properties of Tormentic Acid Congener and Extracts From Callistemon viminalis on Selected ESKAPE Pathogens and Effects on …

Authors: Tafadzwa Chipenzi, Genuine Baloyi, Tatenda Mudondo, Simbarashe Sithole, Godloves Fru Chi, Stanley Mukanganyama

Journal: Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Year: 2020

📝The Effects of Combining Cancer Drugs with Compounds Isolated from Combretum zeyheri Sond. and Combretum platypetalum Welw. ex M.A. Lawson …

Authors: Morris Wende, Simbarashe Sithole, Godloves Fru Chi, Marc Y Stevens, Stanley Mukanganyama

Journal: BioMed Research International

Year: 2021

📝Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Effect of the Extracts of the Pods of Piliostigma thonningii (Schumach.) Milne‐Redh. (Fabaceae)

Authors: Memory Makosa, Simbarashe Sithole, Stanley Mukanganyama

Journal: Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Year: 2021

📝Phytochemical Fingerprinting and Activity of Extracts from the Leaves of Dolichos kilimandscharicus (Fabaceae) on Jurkat‐T Cells

Authors: Simbarashe Sithole, Paul Mushonga, Llewellyn NR Nhamo, Godloves Fru Chi, Stanley Mukanganyama

Journal: BioMed Research International

Year: 2020

Elena Gimenez – Arnau | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Published on 02/07/2025 by Research Chemistry Awards

Dr. Elena Gimenez – Arnau | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Institute of Chemistry UMR 7177, University of Strasbourg, France

Author Profiles

🎓 Academic Background & Early Career

Dr. Elena Gimenez-Arnau holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Strasbourg (1992–1995), supported by a French Ministry of National Education Research Grant. Her doctoral work was recognized with high distinction, earning the “Very Honourable” mention with jury congratulations and the Label European Doctorate, along with the PhD Prize 1996 from ADRERUS. Prior to this, she completed a Master’s in Molecular and Supramolecular Organic Chemistry (1991–1992) at the same university, under a prestigious grant from La Caixa de Barcelona and the Service pour la Science et la Technologie. Her academic foundation began at the University of Barcelona, where she earned her degree in Chemistry with a specialization in Organic Chemistry (1985–1990).

🔬 Research Experience & Career Milestones

Dr. Gimenez-Arnau began her postdoctoral research at the University of Nottingham (1996–1997) in the Cancer Research Laboratories (Pharmacy Department) through the European Commission’s Human Capital and Mobility Program. She joined the CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique) in 1998 as a Chargée de Recherche (CRCN) and served as a Project Manager until 2020. In 2004, she earned her Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (HDR)—a French qualification to supervise doctoral research. Her career culminated in her appointment as Director of Research (DR2) at CNRS in 2020, reflecting her outstanding leadership in scientific inquiry.

🧪 Expertise for European Commission

Her insight is valued by the European Commission, where she has served as an expert evaluator for several prestigious programs, including Horizon 2020 (SME Instrument 2018), Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA-IF 2018 & 2020), and the Horizon Europe EIC Pathfinder Open (2021–2024). These roles underscore her strategic vision and scientific evaluation capabilities on a European level.

🏛️ Memberships & Institutional Leadership

Dr. Gimenez-Arnau is an active member of numerous scientific organizations, such as the Association Française de Résonance Paramagnétique Électronique (ARPE), the European Society of Contact Dermatitis (ESCD), and the IDEA Hydroperoxide Task Force—a consortium supported by the International Fragrance Association (IFRA). She is also an elected member of GEIDAC (Spanish Research Group on Allergic Contact Dermatitis). She has contributed to governance and development within the University of Strasbourg, serving on multiple key committees including the Council of the Chemistry Institute (UMR 7177), the Chemistry Department Council, the Scientific Research Commission, the Status Commission, and the Finance Commission (2004–2015). She was President of the Central Purchasing Body Commission (2008–2014) and remains an active member. In 2024, she was again elected to multiple leadership bodies including the BIATSS Staff Commission and Chemistry Department Council.

🧑‍⚖️ Selection Committee Engagements

Dr. Gimenez-Arnau has played an essential role in faculty recruitment and academic assessment, serving on the Selection Committee for University Professor 4984 in Organic Synthesis Strategy (section 32) at the University of Strasbourg, and for Lecturer in Toxicology (86MCF1372) at Université Paris-Sud. Her inclusion in these panels reflects her academic excellence and peer recognition in chemical and toxicological sciences.

Notable Publications📄

📄 Probing skin photoallergens in reconstructed human epidermis: An EPR spin trapping investigation

Author(s): Yannick Port‐Lougarre; Guillaume Voegeli; Bertrand Vileno; Elena Gimenez-Arnau

Journal: Photochemistry and Photobiology

Year: 2024

📄 Antioxidant Activity and Skin Sensitization of Eugenol and Isoeugenol: Two Sides of the Same Coin?

Author(s): Yannick Port-Lougarre; Christophe Gourlaouen; Bertrand Vileno; Elena Gimenez-Arnau

Journal: Chemical Research in Toxicology

Year: 2023

📄 Synthesis and in situ behavior of 1,4-and 2,5-(13C) isotopomers of p-phenylenediamine in reconstructed human epidermis using high resolution magic angle spinning NMR

Author(s): Hassan Srour; Alexis Gosset; François-Marie Moussallieh; Karim Elbayed; Elena Giménez-Arnau; Jean-Pierre Lepoittevin

Journal: Chemical Research in Toxicology

Year: 2022

📄 Autoxidized citronellol: free radicals as potential sparkles to ignite the fragrance induced skin sensitizing pathway

Author(s): Fatma Sahli; Bertrand Vileno; Christophe Gourlaouen; Elena Giménez-Arnau

Journal: Food and Chemical Toxicology

Year: 2022

📄 Skin sensitisation to fragrance hydroperoxides: interplay between dendritic cells, keratinocytes and free radicals

Author(s): J. Lichter; M. Silva E Sousa; N. Peter; F. Sahli; B. Vileno; S. Kuresepi; C. Gourlaouen; Elena Gimenez-Arnau; Brunhilde Blömeke

Journal: British Journal of Dermatology

Year: 2020

📄 In Situ Alkylation of Reconstructed Human Epidermis by Methyl Methanesulfonate: A Quantitative HRMAS NMR Chemical Reactivity Mapping

Author(s): Hassan Srour; François-Marie Moussallieh; Karim Elbayed; Elena Gimenez-Arnau; Jean-Pierre Lepoittevin

Journal: Chemical Research in Toxicology

Year: 2020

Guangying Tan | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Published on 02/07/2025 by Research Chemistry Awards

Prof. Dr. Guangying Tan | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Sichuan University, China

Author Profiles

🎓 Education Background

Dr. Tan earned his B.S. in Chemistry (2014), followed by his M.S. and Ph.D. (2019) at Sichuan University, under the supervision of Prof. Jingsong You, specializing in C–H activation. He then completed a prestigious postdoctoral fellowship (2019–2022) with Prof. Frank Glorius at the University of Münster, Germany, focusing on energy-transfer-enabled alkene/heteroarene difunctionalization, a frontier area in photoredox catalysis.

💼 Research and Academic Experience

Dr. Tan currently serves as Professor at Sichuan University, where he leads a research group exploring next-generation organic transformations. His postdoctoral research in Germany significantly advanced the use of light-driven and radical-based methodologies in complex molecule construction. His lab focuses on sustainable catalysis, with special attention to green synthetic approaches that avoid heavy metals and harsh conditions.

🔬 Research Interests

His research centers on organic synthesis, with particular expertise in C–H activation, visible-light photocatalysis, and electrochemical transformations. He has developed transition-metal-catalyzed oxidative couplings of (hetero)arenes to synthesize fluorescent materials for light-emitting applications. Furthermore, his design of oxime-ester-based bifunctional reagents has enabled metal-free processes such as 1,2-diamination, amino-carboxylation, and 1,4-oxyamination/carboamination of alkenes. These methods have opened eco-friendly routes to amino acids, amino alcohols, and diamines.

🧪 Technical Expertise

Dr. Tan’s technical skills include transition-metal catalysis, radical chemistry, photoredox catalysis, electrosynthesis, and the design of novel activation strategies. His approaches are known for their high selectivity, broad substrate scope, and green chemistry principles, making them valuable for both academic and industrial applications.

Notable Publications📚

**📚Persistent acyclic Cp*Ir(III) complexes and their reactivities in cross-coupling reactions**

Authors: Yimin Wu, Yayin Deng, Guangying Tan, Jingsong You

Journal: Nature Communications

Year: 2025

📚Construction of acenaphthylenes via C−H activation-based tandem penta- and hexaannulation reactions

Authors: Jian Li, Tao Liu, Junjie Liu, Cheng Zhang, Yudong Yang, Guangying Tan, Jingsong You

Journal: Nature Communications

Year: 2024

📚Discovery of Organic Optoelectronic Materials Powered by Oxidative Ar–H/Ar–H Coupling

Authors: Yudong Yang, Yimin Wu, Zhengyang Bin, Cheng Zhang, Guangying Tan, Jingsong You

Journal: Journal of the American Chemical Society

Year: 2024

📚Iron-Catalyzed para-Selective C–H Allylation of Aniline Derivatives

Authors: Qiulin You, Xin Xiao, Yang Shi, Yimin Wu, Guangying Tan

Journal: Organic Letters

Year: 2023

📚Energy transfer-enabled unsymmetrical diamination using bifunctional nitrogen-radical precursors

Authors: Guangying Tan, Mowpriya Das, Roman Kleinmans, Felix Katzenburg, Constantin Daniliuc, Frank Glorius

Journal: Nature Catalysis

Year: 2022

📚Highly Selective Radical Relay 1,4-Oxyimination of Two Electronically Differentiated Olefins

Authors: Guangying Tan, Fritz Paulus, Ángel Rentería-Gómez, Remy F. Lalisse, Constantin G. Daniluc, Osvaldo Gutierrez, Frank Glorius

Journal: Journal of the American Chemical Society

Year: 2022

Tianyu Li | Solutions and Solubility | Best Researcher Award

Published on 30/06/2025 by Research Chemistry Awards

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tianyu Li | Solutions and Solubility | Best Researcher Award

Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics,Chinese Academic of Science, China

Author Profile

👨‍🔬 Academic and Professional Background

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tianyu Li currently serves as an Associate Researcher at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He earned both his Bachelor’s and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Dalian University of Technology in 2014 and 2019, respectively. Since then, Dr. Li has been deeply engaged in pioneering research in electrochemical energy storage systems. His expertise lies in the application of advanced theoretical methods, including Density Functional Theory (DFT), Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). His primary focus areas include solvation structures, reaction mechanisms of ions in electrolytes, design of key materials for flow batteries, and AI-assisted development of Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries (VFBs).

🔬 Areas of Research

Dr. Li’s research is centered on cutting-edge approaches to enhance electrochemical energy storage technologies. He integrates DFT calculations, MD simulations, and machine learning techniques to better understand the fundamental interactions within energy systems and to develop high-performance, cost-efficient battery materials.

🧪 Scientific Contributions

In a significant breakthrough, Dr. Li investigated the solvation structures and dynamic evolution of V(V) electrolytes using Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics (AIMD) and Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (ToF-SIMS). For the first time, his research clarified the transformation from [VO₂(H₂O)₃]⁺ to VO(OH)₃, identifying the second deprotonation step as the rate-determining step in the reaction mechanism. Building on this understanding, he introduced stabilization strategies involving anion coordination and proton concentration control. The resulting novel electrolyte exhibited no precipitation in 30-day static tests at 50 °C, demonstrating exceptional cycling stability over 3000 cycles in VFB single cells. Furthermore, a kW-scale stack system utilizing his design achieved over 1000 cycles, indicating strong potential for real-world industrial applications. To further bridge research and commercialization, Dr. Li proposed a machine learning–based performance and cost prediction model and optimization strategy for VFBs.

Notable Publications📝

📄An aqueous hybrid electrolyte for low-temperature zinc-based energy storage devices

Authors: N. Chang, T. Li, R. Li, S. Wang, Y. Yin, H. Zhang, X. Li

Journal: Energy & Environmental Science

Year: 2020

📄 Antifreezing hydrogel electrolyte with ternary hydrogen bonding for high‐performance zinc‐ion batteries

Authors: S. Huang, L. Hou, T. Li, Y. Jiao, P. Wu

Journal: Advanced Materials

Year: 2022

📄Immunizing aqueous Zn batteries against dendrite formation and side reactions at various temperatures via electrolyte additives

Authors: D. Feng, F. Cao, L. Hou, T. Li, Y. Jiao, P. Wu

Journal: Small

Year: 2021

📄A highly reversible neutral zinc/manganese battery for stationary energy storage

Authors: C. Xie, T. Li, C. Deng, Y. Song, H. Zhang, X. Li

Journal: Energy & Environmental Science

Year: 2020

📄 Low-cost hydrocarbon membrane enables commercial-scale flow batteries for long-duration energy storage

Authors: Z. Yuan, L. Liang, Q. Dai, T. Li, Q. Song, H. Zhang, G. Hou, X. Li

Journal: Joule

Year: 2022

📄Dendrite-free zinc-based battery with high areal capacity via the region-induced deposition effect of Turing membrane

Authors: J. Wu, C. Yuan, T. Li, Z. Yuan, H. Zhang, X. Li

Journal: Journal of the American Chemical Society

Year: 2021

Akash balakrishnan | Environmental Analytical Chemistry | Sustainable Chemistry Pioneer Award

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Mr. Akash balakrishnan | Environmental Analytical Chemistry | Sustainable Chemistry Pioneer Award

NIT Rourkela, India

Author Profiles

🎓 Educational Background

Mr. Akash Balakrishnan is currently pursuing his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering (2025) at the prestigious National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela, Odisha, India. His doctoral research, supervised by Dr. Mahendra Chinthala, focuses on the development of surface-engineered g-C₃N₄-based hybrid catalysts for advanced oxidation processes, targeting energy and environmental remediation. Prior to this, he completed his Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Chemical Engineering from SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, in 2020 with an outstanding CGPA of 9.74/10, securing the first rank at the university level. His M.Tech thesis, guided by Dr. G. Keerthiga and Dr. A. Sowmya, explored photocatalytic degradation of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid using catalyst impregnated chitosan. He earned his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Chemical Engineering from Anna University, Chennai, in 2018 with a CGPA of 8.31/10, where he worked on the design of a benzene column in the aromatic refinery unit at Kochi Refinery under Prof. K. Rajasekaran.

🧪 Research Interests

Mr. Akash’s research is deeply rooted in heterogeneous catalysis for energy and environmental applications. His expertise spans across advanced oxidation processes, wastewater treatment, and photocatalysis, with emerging interest in edible food coatings and sustainable packaging technologies. His work aims at creating eco-efficient solutions to address pollution control and green engineering challenges.

🏅 Fellowships & Recognitions

Akash has been the recipient of several prestigious fellowships and accolades. Notably, he was awarded the AICTE-INAE travel grant to present his research at the 8th Asia-Pacific Catalysis Congress, held in Bangkok, Thailand, in 2019. He also received doctoral and master’s degree fellowships from the Ministry of Education, Government of India and SRM IST, respectively. His academic excellence has been further recognized with gold medals and first-place ranks, including the Best Research Project Award on Research Day 2020 at SRM IST.

🏆 Awards & Achievements

Akash has consistently demonstrated leadership and innovation. In 2025, he won both South Zone and National level awards in the National Green Earth Challenge, hosted by the Prem Jain Memorial Trust, New Delhi. He also earned the Third Prize under the Water Theme in the Ideas4Life competition, organized by the Department of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Government of India. Additionally, he received the Best Presentation Award at INDACON 2025, co-hosted by Dalhousie University, Canada, and HBTU Kanpur.

✍️ Editorial and Reviewer Roles

Mr. Akash contributes to the academic community as a reviewer for numerous high-impact international journals, including Chemosphere, Chemical Engineering Journal, Carbohydrate Polymers, Applied Surface Science, Journal of Environmental Management, Environmental Pollution, Journal of Cleaner Production, Environmental Chemistry Letters, and more. His involvement reflects both expertise and scholarly commitment in the field of environmental and chemical engineering.

🌱 Leadership & Co-curricular Excellence

In his early academic years, Akash demonstrated leadership by serving as General Secretary of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) at the college level in 2017. His consistent academic performance earned him the Best Student Award by ISTE in 2018 and a second-place rank in his B.Tech examinations at Anna University.

Notable Publications📝

📝Chitosan-based beads as sustainable adsorbents for wastewater remediation: a review

Authors: Balakrishnan, Akash; Appunni, Sowmya; Chinthala, Mahendra; Jacob, Meenu Mariam; Vo, Dai-Viet N.; Reddy, Soreddy Sainath; Kunnel, Emmanuel Sebastian

Journal: Environmental Chemistry Letters

Year: 2023

📝Global impact of COVID-19 on agriculture: role of sustainable agriculture and digital farming

Authors: Sridhar, Adithya; Balakrishnan, Akash; Jacob, Meenu Mariam; Sillanpaa, Mika; Dayanandan, Nanditha

Journal: Environmental Science and Pollution Research

Year: 2023

📝Heterojunction photocatalysts for the removal of nitrophenol: A systematic review

Authors: Balakrishnan, Akash; Gaware, Ghanghor Jayant; Chinthala, Mahendra

Journal: Chemosphere

Year: 2023

📝Photocatalytic degradation of nitro phenol: A continuous study in a TiO2 film coated photo reactor

Authors: G. Keerthiga; K. Avinash; Rishav Saha; Akash Balakrishnan; Ikshit Jain

Journal: INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING, ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS – 2021 (IEET-2021)

Year: 2023

📝Removal of tetracycline from wastewater using g-C3N4 based photocatalysts: A review

Authors: Balakrishnan, Akash; Chinthala, Mahendra; Polagani, Rajesh Kumar; Vo, Dai-Viet N.

Journal: Environmental Research

Year: 2023

📝3D black g-C3N4 isotype heterojunction hydrogels as a sustainable photocatalyst for tetracycline degradation and H2O2 production

Authors: Akash Balakrishnan; Emmanuel Sebastian Kunnel; Roshini Sasidharan; Mahendra Chinthala; Arvind Kumar

Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal

Year: 2023

Jolly Kaushal | catalysis | Best Researcher Award

Published on 26/06/2025 by Research Chemistry Awards

Dr. Jolly Kaushal | catalysis | Best Researcher Award

Doon university, India

Author Profile

🎓 Academic Background

Dr. Jolly Kaushal is a dedicated Research Scholar in the Department of Chemistry, with a strong academic foundation rooted in organic and organometallic chemistry. She recently submitted her Ph.D. thesis on “Syntheses and applications of multidentate hybrid ligands-based catalysts and sensors” under the mentorship of Dr. Vipin Kumar Saini at Doon University, Dehradun, with submission dated 30th December 2024. She earned her M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry in 2007 from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, securing 79.1% in first division. Her undergraduate degree (B.Sc.) was also completed at the same university in 2005, with a first division score of 72%. Her early academic journey began at St. Mary’s Academy, Saharanpur, where she consistently performed well, achieving first division in both 12th (70.9%) and 10th (72%) standards.

🧪 Set of Skills

Dr. Kaushal possesses a well-rounded skill set in chemical design, synthesis, and analysis. She has expertise in designing reaction setups for synthesizing a broad range of materials, including organic, inorganic, and organometallic compounds. She is particularly adept at multi-step synthesis, along with purification and characterization procedures. Her proficiency in handling light- and air-sensitive compounds using Schlenk line techniques reflects her strong foundation in experimental chemistry. In addition, Dr. Kaushal is well-versed in spectral analysis, employing a suite of techniques such as UV-Vis, NMR, FTIR, GC, LC-MS, and fluorescence spectroscopy. Her technical skills are complemented by software proficiency in ChemDraw for molecular modeling and Origin for data analysis. With a proactive problem-solving mindset and solid project management abilities, she is equipped to lead research endeavors effectively.

🔬 Research Interests

Her primary research interests lie in Organometallic Chemistry and Catalysis, with a focused exploration of Organochalcogen Compounds. These domains bridge fundamental chemical synthesis with real-world applications, especially in developing novel catalytic systems and sensors.

🏆 Honors and Recognitions

Dr. Jolly Kaushal has demonstrated academic excellence by qualifying several competitive national and state-level examinations. She cleared the prestigious Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) in 2011, conducted by the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India, with a GATE score of 289. Additionally, she qualified the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) in the same year, scoring 72.67% (Marks: 109)—a testament to her strong academic and pedagogical foundations.

Notable Publications📝

📝 An easily synthesizable naphthalene-based sensing platform for Al³⁺ and Zn²⁺ ions: theoretical insights and live cells imaging

Journal: Analytical Methods
Year: 2025

Beenish Saba | Microbial electrosynthesis | Best Academic Researcher Award

Published on 26/06/2025 by Research Chemistry Awards

Dr. Beenish Saba | Microbial electrosynthesis | Best Academic Researcher Award

The Ohio State University, United States

Author Profiles