Dr. Bashir Ahmad Dar | Catalysis | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Bashir Ahmad Dar | Catalysis | Best Researcher Award

Govt. Degree College Uri | India

Dr. Bashir Ahmad Dar is a distinguished chemist and academician currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Government Degree College Uri. With a strong foundation in chemistry, he holds a Ph.D. from the University of Jammu, where his research focused on the preparation and characterization of clay-supported catalysts for organic transformations. Dr. Dar has an extensive teaching portfolio, having served at reputed institutions such as Government Degree College Sopore, Baramulla, and the University of Kashmir. His research interests encompass catalysis, nanomaterials, adsorption studies, and green chemistry with an emphasis on environmental remediation and sustainable chemical processes. Over his career, he has contributed significantly to academic development, research projects, and scientific publications. He has earned several honors, including the CSIR Junior and Senior Research Fellowships, the GATE qualification, and the Best Paper Award (2019) from the Nature Science Foundation. As an active editorial board member of multiple international journals, Dr. Dar continues to promote excellence in chemical research and peer review. His professional journey reflects dedication to advancing chemical sciences, mentoring young researchers, and contributing to innovative and eco-friendly solutions for industrial and environmental challenges.

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Featured Publications

Khanam, H., Dar, A. M., & Dar, B. A. (2025). Master orchestrators of cellular regulation: Advances in protein kinase inhibitors for therapeutic intervention. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering.

Rehman, N., Dar, A. M., Haji, R. F. A., Khan, S., Pareek, D., Farooq, S., & Dar, B. A. (2024). Green and efficient synthesis of dihydropyrimidinone analogues via Hpa-Clay catalyzed Biginelli reaction. Chemistry Journal of Moldova.

Malik, S. A., Khan, S., & Dar, B. A. (2024). Removal of heavy metal ions (Fe²⁺, Mn²⁺, Cu²⁺ and Zn²⁺) onto activated carbon prepared from Kashmiri walnut shell (Juglans regia). Universal Journal of Green Chemistry.

Khan, F. A., Dar, B. A., & Farooqui, M. (2023). Characterization and adsorption of malachite green dye from aqueous solution onto Salix alba L. (Willow tree) leaves powder and its respective biochar. International Journal of Phytoremediation.

Malla, A. M., Dar, B. A., Isaev, A. B., Lone, Y., & Banday, M. R. (2023). Flavonoids: A reservoir of drugs from nature. Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry.

Shah, S. S., Sharma, T., Dar, B. A., & Bamezai, R. K. (2021). Adsorptive removal of methyl orange dye from aqueous solution using populus leaves: Insights from kinetics, thermodynamics and computational studies. Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology.

Farooq, S., Alharthi, F. A., Alsalme, A., Hussain, A., Dar, B. A., Hamid, A., & Koul, S. (2020). Dihydropyrimidinones: Efficient one-pot green synthesis using Montmorillonite-KSF and evaluation of their cytotoxic activity. RSC Advances.

Jolly Kaushal | catalysis | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jolly Kaushal | catalysis | Best Researcher Award

Doon university, India

Author Profile

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🎓 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

 

Dr. Nan Lu | catalysis | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Nan Lu | catalysis | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Shandong Agricultural University, China

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🎓 Education and Professional Experience

Lu Nan earned a Ph.D. in 2012 from Shandong Normal University, specializing in theoretical and computational chemistry. Following this, he began his academic career as a Lecturer at Shandong Agricultural University (2012-2018), where he contributed significantly to research and teaching. To further enhance his expertise, he pursued a Postdoctoral fellowship (2013-2016) at Shandong Agricultural University, focusing on advanced research in computational chemistry. Expanding his international exposure, he served as a Visiting Scholar at Albany State University (US) from 2017 to 2018, engaging in cutting-edge scientific collaborations. Since 2018, he has been an Associate Professor at Shandong Agricultural University, where he continues to drive research innovation in computational chemistry.

🔬 Research Area – Theoretical and Computational Chemistry

Lu Nan’s research is centered on theoretical and computational chemistry, exploring the properties and behavior of complex chemical systems using advanced computational models. His work contributes to the design and optimization of catalysts, nanomaterials, and electrochemical applications, pushing the boundaries of chemical research.

📑 Research Projects

Lu Nan has led and contributed to several pioneering research projects, including:

Theoretical Research on Transition Metal Complex Catalysts – This project focuses on understanding the fundamental properties and mechanisms of transition metal complex catalysts, which play a crucial role in various industrial and chemical processes. His theoretical insights help improve the efficiency and selectivity of these catalysts.

Theoretical Research on the Design and Related Properties of DNA-Based Nanowire Construction – Investigating the potential of DNA structures in nanotechnology, this research explores how DNA can be engineered to form functional nanowires with unique electrical and mechanical properties, opening doors to advancements in nanoelectronics and biocompatible materials.

Effect of Modified Bimetallic Nanoclusters on the Electro-Catalytic Activity of Ethanol Fuel Cells – This study focuses on how bimetallic nanoclusters can enhance the performance of ethanol fuel cells, a key technology for sustainable energy. By modifying nanocluster structures, Lu Nan aims to optimize their catalytic properties for improved energy conversion efficiency.

Noted Publications📝 

Title: Theoretical investigation on switchable [3 + 3] cycloaddition of vinyl sulfoxonium ylide with cyclopropenone for divergent synthesis of phenol
  • Authors: Lu, N., Miao, C., Lan, X.
    Journal: Computational and Theoretical Chemistry
    Year: 2023
Title: Alloy and media effects on the ethanol partial oxidation catalyzed by bimetallic Pt6M (M = Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ru, Rh, Pd, Sn, Re, Ir, and Pt)
  • Authors: Lu, N., Wang, Y.
    Journal: Computational and Theoretical Chemistry
    Year: 2023
Title: Study on Revealing Peanut-Related Disease Prevention Gene Clusters via Whole Transcriptome Sequencing
  • Authors: Du, H., Lu, N., Li, C.
    Journal: Agriculture (Switzerland)
    Year: 2023
Title: Theoretical Investigation of the Mechanism of Rh(III)-catalyzed Annulation of 2-Biphenylboronic Acid with Activated Alkene
  • Authors: Lu, N., Miao, C., Lan, X.
    Journal: Chemical Research in Chinese Universities
    Year: 2023
Title: Ionic Liquid-Catalyzed C−C Bond Formation for the Synthesis of Polysubstituted Olefins
  • Authors: Lv, H., Han, F., Wang, N., Zhang, J., Miao, C.
    Journal: European Journal of Organic Chemistry
    Year: 2022