Kumar Sonu | Microbial Fuel Cell | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Kumar Sonu | Microbial Fuel Cell | Best Researcher Award

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur | India

Dr. Kumar Sonu is an accomplished academic and engineering professional with a robust background in mechanical and environmental engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Manipal University Jaipur, an M.Tech in Energy & Environmental Engineering from VIT Vellore, and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum, both with First Class Distinction. His career spans diverse roles in academia, research, and industry. He currently serves as a Senior Project Engineer at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, where he oversees project administration. Previously, he worked as an Associate Professor and Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department, as well as Assistant Dean (R&D) at Kashi Institute of Technology, Varanasi, where he taught, led departmental initiatives, and guided research for four years. Before entering academia, he served as an Assistant Manager at Shree Ram Transport Finance Company Ltd., managing key branch operations. Dr. Sonu’s research interests lie in sustainable energy systems, environmental engineering, and mechanical system optimization. With notable achievements and consistent academic excellence, he continues to contribute significantly to engineering education and research. His journey reflects a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to advancing knowledge in his field.

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Featured Publications

Sogani, M., Maheshwari, K., Chaturvedi, A., Sonu, K., Syed, Z., & Sen, H. (2025). Parameters Affecting the Performance of Microbial Electrolysis Cells for Biohydrogen Production. In Microbial Electrolysis Cells for Biohydrogen Production (pp. xx–xx). Springer.

Sonu, K., Sogani, M., Tiwari, M. K., Syed, Z., & Maheshwari, K. (2025). Performance Assessment of Microbial Fuel Cells Utilizing Reverse Osmosis Concentrate and Sewage Wastewater in Conjunction with Palmyra Palm Male Inflorescence Anodes. International Journal of Environmental Research.

Maheshwari, K., Sogani, M., Syed, Z., Sen, H., Rajvanshi, J., Sonu, K., Gupta, A. B., & Agrawal, P. (2025). Microbial desalination cells in brackish RO reject treatment: Challenges and opportunities. Desalination.

Sonu, K., Sogani, M., Maheshwari, K., Syed, Z., Rajvanshi, J., & Sengupta, N. (2025). Innovative Use of Discarded Clay Cups in Constructed Wetland With Ipomoea carnea for Saline Water Treatment. Water Environment Research.

Sonu, K., Sogani, M., Sen, H., Maheshwari, K., & Tiwari, M. K. (2025). Upcycling waste fan capacitors as cost-effective anode materials for enhanced bioelectricity generation and sewage wastewater treatment in microbial fuel cells. Journal of Applied Electrochemistry.

Sonu, K., Yadav, S., Maheshwari, K., Syed, Z., Tiwari, M. K., & Sogani, M. (2025). Enhanced Bioelectricity Generation from Microbial Fuel Cell Using Leftover Rose Petals after Attar Production as a Sustainable Substrate. Waste and Biomass Valorization.

Sonu, K., Syed, Z., Singh, G., Tiwari, M. K., & Sogani, M. (2025). Performance evaluation of a Dracaena plant-based microbial fuel cell utilizing municipal solid waste compost as substrate and stainless steel mesh-supported 3D Cassia Fistula as bioanode. Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Anuj Kumar Singh | Environmental Geochemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Anuj Kumar Singh | Environmental Geochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Nilamber-Pitamber University, Medininagar | India

Assist. Prof. Dr. Anuj Kumar Singh is a distinguished Earth and Planetary Scientist with expertise in impact cratering, shock metamorphism, planetary science, and high-pressure–temperature experimental petrology. He earned his Ph.D. in Earth and Planetary Sciences from the University of Allahabad, India, where he conducted extensive research on the Dhala Impact Structure, focusing on experimental petrology and geochemistry of impactites and target rocks. Prior to his doctoral studies, he completed an M.Sc. in Applied Geology (Gold Medalist) and a B.Sc. in Physics, Mathematics, and Geology from the same university. Dr. Singh holds key academic responsibilities, including serving as Nodal Officer for AISHE, Examination Officer, and Board of Studies member at Nilamber-Pitamber University, and he actively contributes to curriculum design and examination management. Internationally, he is involved as Executive Secretary for NASA’s Lunar Exploration Analysis Group (LEAG) Goal 2 Committee and has served on scientific organizing committees for global conferences such as the Meteoritical Society Annual Meeting. He has delivered numerous lectures and workshops on gemstones, impact cratering, and shock metamorphism. Recognized with prestigious fellowships such as CSIR-SPMF, DST-INSPIRE, and JRF-CSIR, he has also secured top ranks in national competitive examinations. His work bridges planetary geosciences and experimental petrology, contributing significantly to the understanding of lunar and terrestrial impact processes.

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Featured Publications

Dwivedi, S., Yadav, M., Singh, A.K., Sharma, A.K., Jaiswal, M.K., Dwivedi, M.M., Pandey, K., Yadav, G.K., & Pati, J.K. (2025). Assessment of toxicity in silica sand tailings – A case study of Shankargarh area of Prayagraj, India. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment.

Pati, J.K., Singh, A.K., & Dwivedi, S. (2025). A shocked lithic clast with compositionally contrasting melt domains in the impact melt breccia – A first report from the Dhala impact structure, India. Planetary and Space Science.

Singh, A.K. (2024). Shatter cones and their identification in field. Bulletin of Society of Geoscientists and Allied Technologists (SGAT Bulletin).

Zahbi, M., Singh, A.K., Pati, J.K., Dwivedi, M.M., Dwivedi, S., & Anand, A. (2023). Experimental formation of Pele’s hairs and tears at 1200°C under atmospheric pressure from natural alkali olivine basalt. Journal of Earth System Science.

Pati, J.K., & Singh, A.K. (2023). Soft-sediment deformation structures in the Mesoproterozoic Kaimur Sandstone, Vindhyan Supergroup (Central India), and their seismotectonic implications. Journal of Palaeogeography.

Singh, A.K. (2023). Investigation of an eco-sustainable beneficiation technique for the Shankargarh silica sands, Uttar Pradesh (India) and its impact on the soda-lime-silica glass compositions. Arabian Journal of Geosciences.

Singh, A.K. (2023). Pressure calibration of Walker-type multi-anvil apparatus at room temperature. SGAT Bulletin.

Prof. Dr. K. Yamuna Rani | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. K. Yamuna Rani | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology | India

Prof. Dr. K. Yamuna Rani is a distinguished chemical engineering professional whose academic journey reflects consistent excellence and innovation. She earned her B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering from Osmania University with distinction, followed by an M.Tech. in Process Control from IIT Madras, where she secured the first rank and was awarded the prestigious Dr. Subba Raju Memorial Medal. She later completed her Ph.D. at IIT Madras, focusing on the optimization and control of semi-batch processes using artificial neural networks. With an illustrious career spanning over three decades at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, she has advanced through progressive scientific leadership roles, from Scientist B to Chief Scientist and Chair. Her research interests lie in process control, optimization, artificial neural networks, and plantwide control design, contributing significantly to both fundamental and applied aspects of chemical engineering. She has been recognized with numerous honors, including the CSIR Young Scientist Award, Kuloor Memorial Award, DAAD Fellowship, Distinguished Professional Accomplisher Award (IIChE HRC Chemical Ratna), and fellowships from prestigious professional bodies. She also serves as an editor and reviewer for reputed journals, highlighting her academic influence. Prof. Rani’s career epitomizes excellence, dedication, and leadership, making her a trailblazer and inspiration in the field of chemical engineering.

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Featured Publications

Viswanath, D. S. (2007). Viscosity of liquids: Theory, estimation, experiment, and data. Springer Verlag.

Sarmah, N., Revathi, D., Sheelu, G., Rani, K. Y., Sridhar, S., Mehtab, V., & Sumana, C. (2018). Recent advances on sources and industrial applications of lipases. Biotechnology Progress

Prasad, N. S., Moulik, S., Bohra, S., Rani, K. Y., & Sridhar, S. (2016). Solvent resistant chitosan/poly (ether-block-amide) composite membranes for pervaporation of n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone/water mixtures. Carbohydrate Polymers

Alam, S., Kumar, J. P., Rani, K. Y., & Sumana, C. (2017). Self-sustained process scheme for high purity hydrogen production using sorption enhanced steam methane reforming coupled with chemical looping combustion. Journal of Cleaner Production

Rani, K. Y., & Gangiah, K. (1991). Adaptive generic model control: Dual composition control of distillation. AIChE Journal

Sunitha, K., Rani, K. Y., Moulik, S., Satyanarayana, S. V., & Sridhar, S. (2013). Separation of NMP/water mixtures by nanocomposite PEBA membrane: Part I. Membrane synthesis, characterization and pervaporation performance. Desalination

Kamesh, R., & Rani, K. Y. (2016). Novel formulation of adaptive MPC as EKF using ANN model: Multiproduct semibatch polymerization reactor case study. IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems