Ms. Krishna Debnath – Materials Science – Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Krishna Debnath – Materials Science – Best Researcher Award

National Taiwan University of Science and Technology Department of Materials Science and Engineering  – Taiwan

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🎓 Educational Background

Ms. Krishna Debnath is a dedicated scholar in Material Science and Engineering, currently pursuing her Ph.D. at the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology. She holds an M.Tech in Material Science and Engineering from Tripura University and a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from ICFAI University, Tripura.

🏢 Internships & Practical Experience

To enhance her technical expertise and industrial exposure, Miss Krishna Debnath has undertaken several internships at prestigious institutions. She completed a two-month internship at IIT-Indore, where she worked on high strain rate and its impact on specimens. Additionally, she gained practical experience at OTPC, Palatana, India, where she completed a two-month internship in the power sector. Her knowledge in polymer and material processing was further strengthened through a two-month internship at CIPET-CSTS, Agartala, India. She also explored the automobile sector through a one-month internship at Hero MotoCorp (Niladri Motors, Agartala, India). These internships have significantly contributed to her hands-on experience in engineering applications.

🔬 Ongoing Research & Work in Progress

Miss Krishna Debnath is actively engaged in cutting-edge research focusing on renewable energy and structural analysis. She is currently working on the experimental analysis of wind loads on floating photovoltaic solar panel arrays and their economic implications. Her research also includes the development of wind-resilient solar power systems through an integrative approach and structural analysis of PV tracking systems for enhanced reliability. Furthermore, she is conducting an experimental and economic analysis of wind-resilient floating photovoltaic solar panel arrays, providing crucial structural insights for improved PV tracking systems. Her work aims to enhance the efficiency and durability of solar energy systems, addressing real-world challenges in renewable energy solutions.

🏅 Achievements & Certifications

Miss Krishna Debnath has received several prestigious awards and certifications, showcasing her technical proficiency and academic excellence. She was honored with the “Humen Technology Ansys Paper Award”, awarded by CADMEN, Taiwan, for her outstanding research contributions. She has also earned the title of “Senior Rubber Technician (QP No: RSC/Q0832)”, awarded by the Rubber Skill Development Council (RSDC). Her expertise in digital marketing was recognized through Google Digital Unlocked, where she completed “The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing” certification. She has further expanded her knowledge through certifications such as “Skill about the laws, principles, and concepts of thermodynamics”, awarded by Advanced Educational Institute, and “Introduction to Biomedical Engineering – Biomaterials”, awarded by Udemy. Additionally, she holds a certification in “Cert Prep for Autodesk Certified Professional: AutoCAD for Design and Drafting” from Autodesk Design Academy. She has also gained expertise in Artificial Intelligence, completing the “Foundations of Artificial Intelligence” certification from Skill UP, India. Her knowledge in metal casting is validated by the “Mechanical-Metal Casting” certification from nptelhrd & Cursa. Furthermore, her contribution as a reviewer in Solar Energy research was acknowledged with a “Certificate of Reviewing”.

Notable Publications📝

📝Effect of mechanical milling of fly ash powder on compressive strength of geopolymer

Authors: Krishna Debnath, Dipankar Das, Prasanta Kumar Rout

Journal: Materials Today: Proceedings

Year: 2022

📝Numerical and experimental analysis of aerodynamic forces on floating photovoltaic systems: Insights into design optimization and economic feasibility

Authors: Krishna Debnath, Chien-Chun Hsieh, Chao-Yang Huang, Chung-Feng Jeffrey Kuo

Journal: Results in Engineering

Year: 2025

📝Experimental investigation and economic evaluation of wind impacts on the solar panel array of a floating photovoltaic (FPV) system across different turbulence intensities

Authors: Krishna Debnath, Chien-Chun Hsieh, Chao-Yang Huang, Jagadish Barman, Chung-Feng Jeffrey Kuo

Journal: Energy Nexus

Year: 2025

 

Dr. Kshipra Sharma, Materials Science, Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Kshipra Sharma, Materials Science, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Lund University, Sweden

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⭐Summary

Dr. Sharma is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher (Jan 2024 – Dec 2025) at the Centre for Analysis and Synthesis, Lund University. This position is funded by the Wallenberg Initiative for Sustainable Energy (WISE). Her project focuses on the investigation of the formation dynamics of novel earth-abundant nickel phosphide catalysts using Environmental Transmission Electron Microscopy for CO2 capture and conversion.

🎓Educational Background

Dr. Sharma earned her PhD in Nanoelectronics and Nanotechnologies from the Atomic Energy and Alternative Energies Commission (CEA) in Grenoble, France (Sept 2019 – Dec 2022). Her thesis examined atomic-scale defects in two-dimensional materials using advanced transmission electron microscopy techniques. She also holds an Integrated Bachelor & Master of Engineering (B.Tech-M.Tech) in Nanotechnology from the Centre for Converging Technologies, University of Rajasthan, India (2011 – 2017), graduating with honors (70.60%).

💼 Research Experience

Prior to her current role, Dr. Sharma served as a Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Physics, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, India (Mar 2018 – Aug 2019), where she worked on the fabrication and modification of metal-fullerene nanocomposites for optical devices. She completed a Research Internship in the Department of Energy & Environment at the same institute (Aug 2017 – Mar 2018), focusing on the development of flexible supercapacitors for wearable electronics. Additionally, during her Graduate Research Internship at the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India (Apr 2016 – Oct 2016), she developed a targeted nano-drug delivery system for cancer treatment.

Publications Top Noted📚

Flexible supercapacitor based on three‐dimensional cellulose/graphite/polyaniline composite

Authors: Kshipra Sharma, Kapil Pareek, Rupesh Rohan, Pawan Kumar

Journal: International Journal of Energy Research

Year: 2019

Low temperature, easy scaling up method for development of smart nanostructure hybrid lipid capsules for drug delivery application

Authors: Sunil Kumar Yadava, Suparna Mercy Basu, Meenakshi Chauhan, Kshipra Sharma, Arpan Pradhan, V Remya, Jyotsnendu Giri

Journal: Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces

Year: 2020

Temperature induced surface plasmon resonance in Au/aC nanocomposite thin film

Authors: Ritu Vishnoi, Kshipra Sharma, Ganesh D Sharma, Rahul Singhal

Journal: Vacuum

Year: 2019

Investigation of sequential thermal annealing effect on Cu-C70 nanocomposite thin film

Authors: Ritu Vishnoi, Kshipra Sharma, Shriniwas Yadav, Rahul Singhal

Journal: Thin Solid Films

Year: 2019

Practice of electron microscopy on nanoparticles sensitive to radiation damage: CsPbBr3 nanocrystals as a case study

Authors: Tuan M Duong, Kshipra Sharma, Fabio Agnese, Jean-Luc Rouviere, Hanako Okuno, Stéphanie Pouget, Peter Reiss, Wai Li Ling

Journal: Frontiers in Chemistry

Year: 2022

Synthesis and characterization of Cu-C60 plasmonic nanocomposite

Authors: Rahul Singhal, Kshipra Sharma, Ritu Vishnoi

Journal: Physica B: Condensed Matter

Year: 2018

 

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

 

Dr. Amira Boseila, Materials Science, Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Amira Boseila, Materials Science, Women Researcher Award

Doctorate at Sinai University, Egypt

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🎓Educational Background

Dr. Amira Abdel Halim Hamada Boseila has a rich academic background in pharmaceutical sciences. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University in February 2020. Her PhD thesis focused on “Utility of nanocarriers for targeted delivery of an antiviral drug to the liver.” Prior to that, she obtained her Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the same institution in December 2013, with her thesis titled “Formulation and Evaluation of Modified Nasal Drug Delivery System of an Antiemetic Drug: Ondansetron.” Additionally, Dr. Boseila completed a Total Quality Management Diploma (TQM) from the American University of Cairo in 2009, further strengthening her expertise in quality control management. She began her academic journey with a Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences from Cairo University in May 2007, graduating with a “very good” grade. Her early education was at La Rose De Lisieux Language School, Dokkie, where she specialized in science.

🔬Research Interests

Dr. Boseila’s research interests span across several cutting-edge areas within pharmaceutical sciences. Her focus includes nanomedicine, drug targeting, modified release dosage forms, novel drug delivery systems, and quality by design. These interests guide her contributions to the field, particularly in exploring innovative approaches to drug formulation and delivery.

💼Career History and Professional Experience

Dr. Boseila is currently a Full-time Lecturer of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Sinai University, where she has been since September 2022. In this role, she teaches various PharmD courses such as “Advanced Drug Delivery Systems,” “Design of Dosage Forms,” and several key subjects in pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical technology. Before this full-time position, she was a Part-time Lecturer at Sinai University, delivering lectures on Industrial Pharmacy and Hospital Pharmacy from February to June 2022.

In parallel, Dr. Boseila has served as a Post-doctoral Researcher at the Department of Pharmaceutics, Egyptian Drug Authority in Giza, Egypt, since July 2020. She has also been an Associate Researcher of Pharmaceutics and Lead Quality Control Specialist at the National Organization for Drug Control and Research (NODCAR) between January 2018 and March 2020. In her professional roles, Dr. Boseila has held key management positions, including Head of the Comparative Dissolution Unit at the Egyptian Drug Authority and Technical Manager of the Physicochemical Lab.

Additionally, she has contributed as a Guest Lecturer for the “Drug Targeting” course at the Applied Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, a position she has held since October 2020.

🧪Projects and Research Contributions

Dr. Boseila has actively participated in several significant research projects. In June 2023, she led a project titled “Repurposing of Anti-inflammatory Active for the Treatment of Inflammatory Pulmonary Diseases,” funded by the University of Hail. This project, with a 12-month duration, focuses on innovative treatments for pulmonary conditions. Another notable project she spearheaded was the development of a “Nano Phyto-throat spray,” aimed at providing an effective post-exposure prophylaxis and treatment strategy for COVID-19. This project, funded by the Misr El Kheir Foundation, ran from October 2021 for 12 months.

Publications Top Noted📚

Throat Spray Formulated with Virucidal Pharmaceutical Excipients

Authors: Boseila, A.A., Ghareeb, A.Z., AbdElwahab, M.G., Yassa, N.W., Ghareeb, D.A.

Journal: European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics

Year: 2024

Antidepressant and Cardioprotective Effects of Self-Nanoemulsifying Self-Nanosuspension Loaded with Hypericum perforatum on Post-Myocardial Infarction Depression in Rats

Authors: Khalil, H.M.A., Mahmoud, D.B., El-Shiekh, R.A., Naggar, R.A., Eliwa, H.A.

Journal: AAPS PharmSciTech

Year: 2022

Recent Advances in Adsorptive Nanocomposite Membranes for Heavy Metals Ion Removal from Contaminated Water: A Comprehensive Review

Authors: Damiri, F., Andra, S., Kommineni, N., Berrada, M., Cavalu, S.

Journal: Materials

Year: 2022

Iron Oxide Nanoparticles-Plant Insignia Synthesis with Favorable Biomedical Activities and Less Toxicity, in the “Era of the-Green”: A Systematic Review

Authors: Hamdy, N.M., Boseila, A.A., Ramadan, A., Basalious, E.B.

Journal: Pharmaceutics

Year: 2022

In Silico and in Vitro Studies for Benzimidazole Anthelmintics Repurposing as VEGFR-2 Antagonists: Novel Mebendazole-Loaded Mixed Micelles with Enhanced Dissolution and Anticancer Activity

Authors: Elmaaty, A.A., Darwish, K.M., Chrouda, A., Mustafa, M., Al-Karmalawy, A.A.

Journal: ACS Omega

Year: 2022

Superiority of DEAE-Dx-Stabilized Cationic Bile-Based Vesicles over Conventional Vesicles for Enhanced Hepatic Delivery of Daclatasvir

Authors: Boseila, A.A., Rashed, H.M., Sakr, T.M., Abdel-Reheem, A.Y., Basalious, E.B.

Journal: Molecular Pharmaceutics

Year: 2019