Assoc Prof Dr.  Surender Duhan | Mesoporous materials | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr.  Surender Duhan | DCRUST Murthal | India

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🎓 Academic Qualifications

Dr. Duhan holds a Ph.D. in Physics/Materials Science, showcasing his specialization and deep understanding of advanced materials and their applications.

🧑‍🏫 Designation and Experience

Dr. Surender Duhan serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics. With over 14 years of teaching experience and an impressive 18 years of research expertise, he has established himself as a dedicated academic and researcher.

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Duhan’s research focuses on cutting-edge areas such as Hybrid Nanocomposites, Mesoporous Materials, Humidity Sensors, Gas Sensors, and Drug Delivery Systems. His work in these domains has significantly contributed to advancements in both theoretical and applied physics.

👨‍🏫 Research Guidance

Dr. Duhan has been instrumental in shaping the future of budding scientists. He has successfully guided 14 Ph.D. scholars and 35 Master’s students, nurturing their research capabilities and academic growth.

🌐 Professional Affiliations

Dr. Duhan is a Lifetime Member of the prestigious American Nano Society (USA), reflecting his active engagement with the global scientific community.

Publications Top Noted📝

Structural insights and performance evaluation of Er2O3/COK-12 nanostructures for humidity sensing and photocatalysis

Authors: Rohilla, B.; Boora, A.; Sehrawat, S.; Malik, P.; Duhan, S.

Journal: Materials Research Bulletin

Year: 2025

3D hollow mesoporous α-Fe2O3 sensor detecting liquified petroleum gas and humidity for diagnosing sleep hypopnea-apnea syndrome

Authors: Malik, P.; Malik, R.; Duhan, S.

Journal: Ceramics International

Year: 2024

High performance humidity sensor based on 3-D mesoporous SnO2 derived via nanocasting technique

Authors: Malik, P.; Duhan, S.

Journal: Journal of Porous Materials

Year: 2024

Engineered nano-porous Cr₂O₃/TUD-1 nanocomposites for efficient and reliable humidity sensor

Authors: Boora, A.; Kumar, V.; Duhan, S.

Journal: Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing

Year: 2024

One step hydrothermal synthesis of Fe2O3/KIT-6 nanocomposite as highly responsive humidity sensor

Authors: Jakhar, S.; Malik, P.; Sehrawat, S.; Nain, S.; Duhan, S.

Journal: Journal of Porous Materials

Year: 2024

Mr. Asifur Rahman | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Asifur Rahman | Uttara University | Bangladesh

Asifur Rahman is a Lecturer in Chemistry at Uttara University, Bangladesh, with an MSc and BSc in Organic Chemistry and Chemistry from Khulna University. His research focuses on composite nanomaterials, electrochemistry, and environmental remediation. Rahman has a proven track record of significant contributions to the field, particularly in nanomaterials synthesis for photocatalysis and dye degradation.

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🎓Academic and Professional Background

Asifur Rahman holds an MSc and BSc in Organic Chemistry and Chemistry from Khulna University. His academic journey has been deeply rooted in composite nanomaterials, electrochemistry, and environmental remediation. He is currently a Lecturer in Chemistry at Uttara University, where he continues to contribute to both teaching and research. During his internship at Training Institute for Chemical Industries (TICI), he honed his analytical skills by working with advanced instruments like HPLC, GC, and ICP-OES. For his exceptional research, he was awarded the prestigious NST Fellowship.

🧪 Areas of Research

Asifur Rahman specializes in Nanomaterials Synthesis, Photocatalysis, Environmental Remediation, Catalysis, and Electrochemistry. His research is dedicated to developing sustainable solutions for addressing energy challenges and pollutant remediation, contributing significantly to the advancement of nanomaterials synthesis and environmental chemistry.

🔬 Research Contributions

Asifur has made notable contributions to the field of chemistry. His research on manganese-doped copper ferrite nanoparticles, published in Results in Chemistry (2024), emphasizes the creation of nanomaterials for photocatalytic dye degradation, offering innovative and eco-friendly approaches to waste management. In addition, he co-authored a health risk assessment study on iodine exposure in Bangladesh, which was published in Biological Trace Element Research (2022), addressing critical public health issues. Currently, he is working on a review paper that explores synthesis routes and the catalytic applications of reduced graphene oxide (rGO), with the goal of fostering the development of eco-friendly catalytic materials.

🏅 Key Achievements

Asifur has received the NST Fellowship in recognition of his outstanding research contributions. His practical expertise was further enhanced during an internship at TICI, where he gained hands-on experience with advanced analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, and ICP-OES. Additionally, his impactful studies have been published in prestigious journals, including Results in Chemistry and Biological Trace Element Research.

Publications Top Noted📚 

Reduced Graphene Oxide – CeO2 Nanocomposites for Photocatalytic Dye Degradation

Authors: Asifur Rahman, Jannatul Naime, Ahsan Habib, S.M. Imran Ali, Md. Mahiuddin, Kaykobad Md Rezaul Karim

Journal: Materials Chemistry and Physics

Year: 2024

Manganese doped copper ferrite nanoparticles: A promising approach for organic dye elimination under light irradiation

Authors: Md. Mosabberul Haque, Asifur Rahman, Md. Shafiul Islam Shahin, Md. Ahsan Habib, Md. Abu Rayhan Khan, Md. Mahiuddin, Minhaj Uddin Monir, Kaykobad Md. Rezaul Karim

Journal: Results in Chemistry

Year: 2024

Probabilistic Health Risk Assessment of Iodine Exposure in Bangladesh

Authors: P.K. Dhar, Shishir Kumar Dey, Asifur Rahman, Md Abu Sayed, Mosummath Hosna Ara

Journal: Biological Trace Element Research

Year: 2023

Prof. Shoou-Jinn Chang, Materials Science, Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Shoou-Jinn Chang, Materials Science, Best Researcher Award

Professor at National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

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🎓Educational Background

Dr. Chang holds a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles, awarded in August 1989. His major was Solid State Electronics, with minors in Quantum Electronics and Circuit Design. His dissertation was titled “Studies of molecular beam epitaxially grown GexSi1-x/Si strained layer superlattice.” He also earned an M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in August 1985 and a B.S. degree from National Cheng Kung University in June 1983.

🏢Professional Experience

Currently, Dr. Chang is a Chair Professor at NCKU (since August 2015) and serves as the Director of the Semiconductor Research Center at NCKU (since August 2008). He has held the position of Honorary Professor at Changchun University of Science and Technology in China since February 2002. Previously, he was a Professor at NCKU (1998-2015) and the Director of the Institute of Microelectronics (2008-2011). Dr. Chang has also been a Visiting Scholar at several prestigious institutions, including RWTH Aachen University in Germany, Waseda University in Japan, and the University of Tokyo.

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Chang’s research focuses on Semiconductor Physics, Optoelectronic Devices, and Nanotechnology. His work in these fields has led to numerous publications and significant contributions to the scientific community.

🏆Awards and Honors

Dr. Chang has received several prestigious awards, including the Young Engineer’s Award from the Chinese Engineering Society in 1999, the Marubun Research Foundation Exchange Award in 2000, and the Outstanding Research Award from NSC/MOST, TAIWAN in 2004 and 2014. He was recognized with the Outstanding Professor Award by the Chinese Electrical Engineering Society in 2007 and the Technology Achievement Award from the IEEE Tainan Section in 2012. In addition, he received the Excellent Academic-Industry Collaboration Award from MOST in 2013 and has been honored as a SPIE Fellow (2013), OSA Fellow (2013), and IEEE Fellow (2014).

Publications Top Noted📑 

Synthesis and characterization of an oxygen-controlled CuO/SnO2 sensor for NO2 detection

Authors: Shi, Z.-H., Hsiao, Y.-J., Chang, S.-P., Chang, S.-J.

Journal: Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical

Year: 2024

TiO2-based nitrogen dioxide gas sensor with transparent ordered micro-hollow bump structure prepared by 3D heterogeneous integration technology

Authors: Yeh, Y.-M., Chang, S.-J., Fang, S.-Y., Hsueh, T.-J.

Journal: Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing

Year: 2024

Thermal oxidation CuO nanowire gas sensor for ozone detection applications

Authors: Lai, L.-T., Hsueh, H.-T., Chiu, C.-H., Cheng, T.-C., Chang, S.-J.

Journal: Sensors and Actuators Reports

Year: 2024

Improved Production Rates of Hydrogen Generation and Carbon Dioxide Reduction Using Gallium Nitride with Nickel Oxide Nanofilm Capping Layer as Photoelectrodes for Photoelectrochemical Reaction

Authors: Sheu, C.-Y., Tu, S.-S., Chang, S.-J.

Journal: ACS Omega

Year: 2024

A co-planarized common cathode Micro-LED display that is produced using planarization and a copper process

Authors: Chen, Y., Chang, S., Hsueh, T.

Journal: IEEE Electron Device Letters

Year: 2024

Investigation of Microstructure and Photoluminescence of Ce3+/Eu3+ Codoped KZnPO4 Phosphors

Authors: Qi, G.-P., Lai, H.S., Chang, S.-J., Yang, R.-Y.

Journal: Sensors and Materials

Year: 2024

 

Mr. Satish Singh, Materials Science, Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Satish Singh, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India

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🌟Summary

Mr. Satish Kumar Singh is a dedicated research scholar and assistant professor specializing in material chemistry with a focus on innovative methods for fluoride removal. His work aims to address health concerns related to fluoride contamination through novel materials and processes.

🎓 Education

Master’s in Chemistry (Material Chemistry): 2017

Research Scholar at NIT Rourkela: 2019

Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)

🏛️ Professional Experience

Assistant Professor: College affiliated with Bundelkhand University

Research Scholar: NIT Rourkela

🔬 Research Interests

Fluoride Removal: Developing materials to efficiently remove fluoride and meet WHO’s permissible limit of 1.5 ppm.

Water Filtration Systems: Designing integrated gravity flow systems combining adsorptive and photocatalytic methods for hazardous species purification.

Publications📚

MOF-Decorated Rod-Shaped BiVO4 Heterostructures: Mutual Charge Transfer System Concerning Superior Photocatalytic Efficacy for Bromoxynil Breakdown and H2 Generation Process

Authors: Pahi, S., Behera, A., Singh, S.K., Patel, R.K.

Journal: Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research

Year: 2024

Lanthanum Cerate Microspheres for Efficient Fluoride Removal from Wastewater

Authors: Singh, S.K., Pahi, S., Behera, A., Patel, R.K.

Journal: Langmuir

Year: 2024

Fermi level induced band edge alignment and band bending in Ag3PO4/Cu2O p-n heterojunction for proficient photocatalytic applications

Authors: Pahi, S., Mahapatra, B., Behera, A., Singh, S.K., Patel, R.K.

Journal: Materials Chemistry and Physics

Year: 2023

Polypyrrole modified zirconium (IV) phosphate nanocomposite: An effective adsorbent for Cr(VI) removal by adsorption-reduction mechanism

Authors: Behera, A., Sahu, S., Pahi, S., Mahapatra, B., Patel, R.K.

Journal: Materials Chemistry and Physics

Year: 2022

Visible light active Zr- And N-doped TiO2 coupled g-C3N4 heterojunction nanosheets as a photocatalyst for the degradation of bromoxynil and Rh B along with the H2 evolution process

Authors: Pahi, S., Sahu, S., Singh, S.K., Behera, A., Patel, R.K.

Journal: Nanoscale Advances

Year: 2021

Adsorption of methylene blue on chemically modified lychee seed biochar: Dynamic, equilibrium, and thermodynamic study

Authors: Sahu, S., Pahi, S., Tripathy, S., Sahu, U.K., Patel, R.K.

Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids

Year: 2020

 

Mr. Endar Hidayat, Materials Science, Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Endar Hidayat, Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Japan

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🎯 Dedicated Researcher: Proven track record in life and environmental sciences, specializing in biomass waste recovery, slow-release fertilizers, polymer encapsulation, soil and plant analysis, and wastewater treatment. Strong collaboration skills and experience in interdisciplinary teams.

Education🎓

🎓 Ph.D. in Biological System Science (Life System Science) - Expected 09/2024
Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Shobara, Japan

  • Dissertation: Evaluation of Polymer and Biochar Composite Characteristics as Adsorbents for Soil Conditioning

🎓 M.Sc. in Biological System Science (Life and Environmental Science) - 10/2019 - 09/2021
Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Shobara, Japan

  • Thesis: Utilization of Biomass Waste and Wastewater as Fertilizers

🎓 B.Sc. in Management and Land Resources Environment - 07/2012 - 02/2018
Andalas University, Padang, Indonesia

  • Thesis: Land Suitability Evaluation of Arabica Coffee (Coffea Arabica L) Plantation

Professional Experience🔬

🔬 Research Assistant - 10/2021 to 03/2024
Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Shobara, Japan

  • Assessed student knowledge, supervised projects, developed research skills, mentored students, and presented at international conferences.

🌱 Head of Soil and Land Mapping - 08/2015 to 06/2018
Cooperative of Solok Radjo, Solok, Indonesia

  • Collaborated with local government for land suitability analysis, facilitated exports, and conducted sessions on the economic potential of Arabica coffee.

Research Interests

🌿 Environmental Sciences: Biomass waste recovery, biochar composite
🧪 Material Sciences: Polymer encapsulation, composite materials
💧 Water Treatment: Inorganic precipitation, crystallization, wastewater treatment
🌱 Agriculture: Soil and plant analysis, slow-release fertilizers

Skills🧠

  • Experimental Techniques: SEM-EDS, DLS, FTIR, UV-Vis, ICP, AAS, ion chromatography
  • Data Analysis: MINITAB, Origin, SPSS, ArcGIS, Global Mapper
  • Communication: Strong written and verbal skills, demonstrated through publications and presentations

Awards🏆

🏅 Research Internship (Innoqua Inc, Tokyo) - 03/2024
🏅 NIMS Internship Program (National Institute for Materials Science, Tsukuba) - 07/2023
🏅 Excellence Student Award (Prefectural University of Hiroshima) - 07/2022
🏅 Best Presenter (Andalas University, Indonesia) - 11/2021
🏅 MEXT Graduate Scholarship (Japan) - 10/2018 - 09/2024

Professional Membership👥

  • The Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan
  • Indonesian International Scholars Association
  • Indonesian Students Association in Japan

Notable Publication📰

Paper Title: Porous sodium alginate/poly (acrylic acid) composites cross-linked with FeCl3 for acid black 1 dye removal from aqueous solution
  •                           Authors: Torabinejad, M., Massana Roquero, P., et al.
  •                           Journal: Polymers
  •                           Year: 2022
Paper Title: Effects of sodium alginate-poly(acrylic acid) cross-linked hydrogel beads on soil conditioner in the absence and presence of phosphate and carbonate ions 
  •                          Authors: Hu, Z., Chen, X., et al.
  •                          Journal: ACS Omega
  •                          Year: 2018
Paper Title: Performance of hydrogel beads composites derived from sodium alginate-cetyltrimethylammonium bromide toward congo red dye adsorption from aqueous solution
  •                          Authors: Frent, A., et al.
  •                          Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  •                          Year: 2022

 

Paper Title: Simultaneous removal of ammonium, phosphate, and phenol via self-assembled biochar composites CBCZrOFe3O4 and its utilization as soil acidity amelioration
  •                         Authors: Hidayat, M., et al.
  •                         Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  •                         Year: 2023
Paper Title: Cr (VI) and Pb (II) Removal Using Crosslinking Magnetite-Carboxymethyl Cellulose-Chitosan Hydrogel Beads
  •                        Authors: Mohamad Sarbani, N. A., et al.
  •                        Journal: Gels
  •                        Year: 2023