Dr. Chathura Abeywickrama – Spectroscopy – Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Chathura Abeywickrama – Spectroscopy – Best Researcher Award

University of Connecticut, United States

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🎓 Education & Training

Dr. Chathura Abeywickrama has an extensive academic background in chemistry and structural biology. He began his educational journey at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, where he earned his B.Sc. in Chemistry in January 2013. Following this, he pursued advanced studies at The University of Akron, Ohio, obtaining an M.S. in Chemistry in December 2016 and later a Ph.D. in Chemistry in December 2018. To further his expertise, he worked as a Senior Researcher in Chemical Biology and Structural Biology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, completing his tenure in August 2023.

👨‍🏫 Academic & Professional Appointments

Dr. Abeywickrama is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT (2023 – Present). His role involves cutting-edge research, mentoring students, and contributing to advancements in pharmaceutical sciences.

🏆 Honors & Recognition

Dr. Abeywickrama has been recognized for his exceptional research contributions. In 2018, he was awarded the Dr. Henry and Jean Stevens Graduate Fellowship in Chemistry at The University of Akron, OH, for being the most outstanding graduate student researcher. This prestigious fellowship highlights his dedication to scientific excellence and impactful research in the field of chemistry.

🔬 Professional Memberships

Since 2015, Dr. Abeywickrama has been an active Member of the American Chemical Society (ACS), demonstrating his commitment to the scientific community and ongoing advancements in chemistry. With his expertise in chemical and structural biology, Dr. Abeywickrama continues to contribute significantly to pharmaceutical sciences and cutting-edge research innovations.

Notable Publications📝

📝A Large-Stokes Shift Styryl Pyridinium Derivative with a Stable Green-Light Emission for Imaging Mitochondria in Live Cells

Authors: C.S. Abeywickrama, K.M. Arachchige, K.J. Wijesinghe, R.V. Stahelin, Y. Pang

Journal: New Journal of Chemistry

Year: 2025

📝 Exploring Imaging Applications of a Red-Emitting π-Acceptor (π-A) Pyrene-Benzothiazolium Dye

Authors: C.S. Abeywickrama, E. Huang, W. Yan, T. Mani, K.J. Wijesinghe

Journal: Biosensors

Year: 2024

📝Unveiling Solvation Dynamics of Excited and Ground States via Ultrafast Pump-Dump-Probe Spectroscopy

Authors: Y. Guo, M. Feng, Z. Kuang, Y. Pang, A. Xia

Journal: Journal of Physical Chemistry B

Year: 2023

 

Prof. Vadim Galakhov, Spectroscopy, Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Vadim Galakhov, Spectroscopy, Best Researcher Award

Professor at M. N. Mikheev Institute of Metal Physics – Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia

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📜Summary 

Prof. Vadim Rostislavovich Galakhov is a prominent Russian physicist specializing in X-ray spectroscopy, solid-state physics, and electronic structure of materials. With a career spanning over five decades, he has made significant contributions to the fields of oxides, superconductors, and nanomaterials. Galakhov has published 160 papers, delivered around 60 conference talks, and holds an impressive h-index of 22.

🎓Education 

Ural State University (Sverdlovsk, Russia), Physics (1969-1974)

Ph.D. in Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Institute of Metal Physics (1986)

Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (Dr. habil.), 2002

💼Professional Experience

Engineer, X-ray Laboratory, Bashkir State University (1974-1977)

Engineer, X-ray Spectroscopy Laboratory, Institute of Metal Physics (1977-1979)

Junior Researcher to Senior Researcher, Institute of Metal Physics (1979-2002)

Leading Researcher (Professor), Institute of Metal Physics (2002-2008)

Professor, Ural State Mining University (2003-present)

Professor, Ural State University (2008-2011)

Chief Researcher (Professor), M. N. Mikheev Institute of Metal Physics (2008-present)

Research Interests 🔬

X-ray Emission, Absorption, and Photoelectron Spectroscopy

Solid-State Physics

Electronic Structure of Oxides, Superconductors, and Nanomaterials

Publications Top Noted📚

Evolution of copper ions in nanostructured Cu2O according to X-ray absorption spectroscopy data

Authors: Galakhov, V.R., Gizhevskii, B.A., Naumov, S.V.

Journal: Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids

Year: 2024

Spin States of Cobalt Ions and a Metal–Semiconductor Transition in Layered Cobaltites PrBaCo2O5 + δ (δ = 0.52, 0.74)

Authors: Solin, N.I., Naumov, S.V., Korolev, A.V., Galakhov, V.R.

Journal: Journal of Experimental and Theoretical Physics

Year: 2023

Spin States of Cobalt Ions in the Bulk and on the Surface of LaCoO3 Probed by X-ray Absorption, Emission, and Photoelectron Spectra

Authors: Galakhov, V.R., Udintseva, M.S., Smirnov, D.A., Makarova, A.A., Kuepper, K.

Journal: JETP Letters

Year: 2023

Erratum to: Several Articles in JETP Letters Published Online First

Authors: Ivanov, Y.B., Soldatov, A.A., Pakhomov, A.V., Sargsyan, K.A., Sedrakian, K.V.

Journal: JETP Letters

Year: 2022

X-Ray Absorption Co L Spectra for the Determination of the Charge and Spin States of Cobalt Ions in LnBaCo2O5 + δ Cobaltites (Ln = Eu, Gd, Tb)

Authors: Galakhov, V.R., Udintseva, M.S., Naumov, S.V., Shamin, S.N., Gizhevskii, B.A.

Journal: JETP Letters

Year: 2022

Electronic States of Cobalt Ions in EuBaCo2O5 + δ Layered Cobaltites

Authors: Udintseva, M.S., Efremov, A.V., Smirnov, D., Shamin, S.N., Galakhov, V.R.

Journal: JETP Letters

Year: 2021

Mrs. Madhusmita Panda, Spectroscopy, Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Madhusmita Panda, Spectroscopy, Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Madhusmita Panda, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, India

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✨Summary

Mrs. Madhusmita Panda is a dedicated Scientific Officer-D at IGCAR, Kalpakkam, with a strong academic background in physics. Fluent in Odia, Hindi, and English, she has demonstrated expertise in luminescence dosimetry and electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy. Unmarried and 28 years old, Madhusmita has a passion for scientific research and programming, making significant contributions in her field.

🎓Education

Diploma in Nuclear Reactor Physics: BARC Training School, IGCAR, Kalpakkam (2019) – 83%

M.Sc. in Physics: Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (2017) – 92.05%

B.Sc. in Physics: Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha (2015) – 86.27%

Higher Secondary: Nayagarh Junior College, Nayagarh, Odisha (2012) – 84.83%

SSC: Kural School, Kural, Odisha (2010) – 87.16%

👩‍🔬Professional Experience

Scientific Officer-D: RDS/EAD/SQ&RMG, IGCAR, Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu (Present)

Research Experience: 4 years in luminescence dosimetry and electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy.

🔬Research Interests

Luminescence Dosimetry: Developing advanced techniques for accurate radiation dose measurement.

Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy: Exploring the magnetic properties of materials.

🏆Scholarships and Awards

Inspire Scholarship: Department of Science and Technology (2013-2017)

Publications📚

Tuning the tribological property of PLD deposited DLC-Au nanocomposite thin films

Authors: M. Panda, R. Krishnan, N.G. Krishna, S. Amirthapandian, P. Magudapathy, M. Kamruddin

Journal: Ceramics International

Year: 2019

Structural and morphological modifications of AgInSe2 and Ag2Se composite thin films on 140 MeV Ni ion irradiation

Authors: R. Panda, M. Panda, H. Rath, B.N. Dash, K. Asokan, U.P. Singh, R. Naik, N.C. Mishra

Journal: Applied Surface Science

Year: 2019

Nano scale investigation of particulate contribution to diamond-like carbon film by pulsed laser deposition

Authors: Madhusmita Panda, G. Mangamma, R. Krishnan, Kishore K. Madapu, D. Nanda Gopala Krishna, S. Dash, A.K. Tyagi

Journal: RSC Advances

Year: 2016

Annealing induced AgInSe2 formation from Ag/In/Ag/In multilayer film for solar cell absorbing layer

Authors: R. Panda, M. Panda, H. Rath, U.P. Singh, R. Naik, N.C. Mishra

Journal: Optical Materials

Year: 2018

Spectroscopic studies on diamond-like carbon films synthesized by pulsed laser ablation

Authors: Madhusmita Panda, R. Krishnan, T.R. Ravindran, Arindam Das, G. Mangamma, S. Dash, A.K. Tyagi

Journal: AIP Conference Proceedings

Year: 2016

Influence of particulate on surface energy and mechanical property of diamond-like carbon films synthesized by pulsed laser deposition

Authors: Madhusmita Panda, R. Krishnan, Kishore K. Madapu, Padmalochan Panda, Madhusmita Sahoo, R. Ramaseshan, Tripura Sundari, M. Kamruddin

Journal: Applied Surface Science

Year: 2019

Dr. Tomoko Morlat, Spectroscopy, Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Tomoko Morlat, Spectroscopy, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Campus Tecnologico e Nuclear, Portugal

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🌟Academic Background

Tomoko Morlat is a distinguished physicist specializing in astroparticle physics and condensed matter physics. With extensive experience in both research and post-doctoral positions, she has made significant contributions to the understanding of dark matter and particle contamination in integrated circuits.

🎓Education

Docteur en Astroparticle Physics
Sorbonne Université, France (2000/09/01 – 2004/01/31)

DEA Champs, Particules, Matières
Institut national de physique nucléaire et de physique des particules, France (2000/06/30)

Maîtrise en Physique Fondamentale
Sorbonne Université, France (1999)

👩‍🏫Professional Experience

Auxiliary Researcher
Universidade de Lisboa, Instituto Superior Técnico Campus Tecnológico e Nuclear, Portugal (2018/12/01 – 2024/11/30) 🔍

Post-Doctoral Researcher
Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares, Portugal (2016/02/10 – 2018/11/30) 💡

Post-Doctoral Researcher
Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Ciências, Portugal (2007/03/01 – 2012/06/20) 🧪

🔬Research Interests

Astroparticle Physics: Dark matter searches and particle detection 🌌

Condensed Matter Physics: Development of superheated droplet detectors for neutron dosimetry and spectrometry 🔬

Particle Contamination: Innovative measurements of alpha particle contamination in integrated circuits ⚛️

Publications📚

“Is alpha spectroscopy possible with superheated emulsion detector?”

Authors: Morlat, T., Kling, A., Fernandes, A.C., Marques, J.G., Carvalho, F.P.

Journal: Radiation Physics and Chemistry

Year: 2024

“Bubble growth rate in superheated droplets”

Authors: Morlat, T.

Journal: Thermal Science and Engineering Progress

Year: 2022

“Resolving the tension in particle discrimination between the Simple and Picasso dark matter projects”

Authors: Girard, T.A., Morlat, T.A., Kling, A., Fernandes, A.C., Marques, J.G.

Journal: Astroparticle Physics

Year: 2021

“Response of Superheated Emulsion Detectors to low energy alpha irradiation”

Authors: Morlat, T., Fernandes, A.C., Felizardo, M., Carvalho, F.P., Cruz, C.

Journal: Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment

Year: 2020

“Acoustic instrumentation for a bubble chamber towards dark matter searches”

Authors: Reis, M., Felizardo, M., Fernandes, A.C., Morlat, T., Marques, J.G.

Journal: E3S Web of Conferences

Year: 2019

“Acoustic analysis methods for particle identification with superheated droplet detectors”

Authors: Felizardo, M., Reis, M., Fernandes, A.C., Morlat, T., Marques, J.G.

Journal: E3S Web of Conferences

Year: 2019