Dr. Nivetha A | Catalysis | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Nivetha A | Catalysis | Best Researcher Award

Kongunadu Arts and Science College | India

Dr. Nivetha A is an accomplished researcher and academic in the field of chemistry with strong expertise in catalysis, electrochemistry, and nanomaterials. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Bharathiar University, where her doctoral research focused on the fabrication of surfactant-enhanced mesoporous cobalt ternary oxides for catalytic and biological applications under the guidance of Dr. I. Prabha. She also completed her master’s and bachelor’s degrees in chemistry at Bharathiar University and Sri GVG Visalakshi College for Women, respectively. Dr. Nivetha has served as a University Research Fellow and later as a Senior Research Fellow on an ICMR-sanctioned project, where she worked on the remediation of mosquito larvae mass production using plant-inspired transition metal nanocompounds. Currently, she is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, where she continues to inspire students and contribute to advanced research. Her areas of interest include the fabrication of electrochemical sensors, catalytic conversion, wastewater treatment, water splitting, photodegradation, and green synthesis. Dr. Nivetha has been recognized for her contributions with fellowships and research opportunities, and she remains committed to developing innovative, sustainable solutions in chemistry that address both environmental and biological challenges.

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Featured Publications

Mixed phytochemicals mediated synthesis of copper nanoparticles for anticancer and larvicidal applications

Phytofabrication of selenium nanoparticles using Azolla pinnata: Evaluation of catalytic properties in oxidation, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities

Superparamagnetic properties and significant applications of iron oxide nanoparticles for astonishing efficacy—a review

Industrially important fungal enzymes: productions and applications

Effectiveness of surfactants for unique hierarchical Mn2O3 nanomaterials as enhanced oxidative catalysts, antibacterial agents, and photocatalysts

Fascinating physic-chemical properties and resourceful applications of selected cadmium nanomaterials

Dr. Walmik Gaikwad | Conjugate Vaccines | Breakthrough Research Award

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Dr. Walmik Gaikwad | Conjugate Vaccines | Breakthrough Research Award

Inventprise Inc. Redmond, WA, US | United States

Dr. Walmik Gaikwad is a skilled biotechnologist and manufacturing leader with more than two decades of experience spanning academic research, industrial R&D, and large-scale vaccine production. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical and Biotechnology from Savitribai Phule Pune University, where his doctoral work focused on developing conjugation processes for Streptococcus pneumoniae capsular polysaccharides with carrier proteins. He earned his M.Tech. in Biotechnology from Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute for Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, specializing in bioremediation of phenolic compounds, and his B.Tech. in Chemical–Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemicals from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, where he explored the synthesis of chromenone derivatives. Professionally, Dr. Gaikwad has led projects across upstream, downstream, and conjugation process development with extensive expertise in cGMP and GLP environments. His career includes key roles at Inventprise Inc., Redmond, where he currently manages vaccine manufacturing operations, and the Serum Institute of India, where he contributed significantly to multivalent conjugate vaccine R&D and production, regulatory audits, and technology transfer. His research interests lie in vaccine development, process optimization, and bioprocess scale-up under stringent quality frameworks. Recognized for his strategic leadership, regulatory acumen, and scientific rigor, Dr. Gaikwad continues to advance innovation in global vaccine manufacturing.

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Featured Publications

Simultaneous purification and depolymerization of Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 2 capsular polysaccharides by trifluoroacetic acid

Purification of capsular polysaccharides isolated from S. pneumoniae serotype 2 by hydrogen peroxide and endonuclease

Effect of trifluoroacetic acid on the antigenicity of capsular polysaccharides obtained from various Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes

Partial depolymerization of capsular polysaccharides isolated from Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 2 by various methods

Methods for simultaneous fragmentation and purification of bacterial polysaccharides

Method for obtaining purified bacterial polysaccharides