Assist. Prof. Dr. Ajay Potbhare – Nanotechnology – Best Researcher Award

Smt. Panchashila Art, Science and Commerce Womens College, Hardoli, Bhandara, Maharashtra – India

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🎓 Academic Qualification

Dr. Ajay Kanthiram Potbhare holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur (2022), specializing in Green Synthesis and Application of Nanostructures Graphene-based Metal Oxide/Polymer Nanocomposites. His doctoral research was conducted under the supervision of Dr. R. G. Chaudhary. Prior to his Ph.D., he completed his M.Sc. in Chemistry (2013) from RTM Nagpur University with 65% marks. He has also qualified prestigious national-level examinations, including GATE (2014) at IIT Kharagpur, SET (2015, 2016) by Savitribai Phule Pune University, and CSIR-NET (2017, 2018) with AIR-49, 51.

👨‍🏫 Professional Experience

Dr. Potbhare is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Smt. Panchashila Arts, Science, and Commerce Women’s College, Hardoli, Bhandara (Maharashtra). He has also worked as an Assistant Professor (Contractual/CHB) at S. K. Porwal Arts, Science & Commerce College, Kamptee, RTM Nagpur University.

📜 Administrative Experience

He has actively contributed to academic administration and university examination processes. He was appointed as Co-officer in charge of the YCMOU Exam (Summer-2019) at Kamptee Centre (NO. 4712A). Additionally, he has served at the Spot Valuation Center of RTM Nagpur University, where he participated in the valuation and moderation of B.Sc. Chemistry examination papers for Summer-2023 and Winter-2023.

🏅 Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Ajay Kanthiram Potbhare has received several prestigious awards and honors for his outstanding contributions to scientific research and academics. In 2019, he was honored with the Award of Appreciation by ISCAS/DAE Sponsored NCSCA for his remarkable achievements in the field of chemistry. His dedication to research was further recognized when he received the RTM Memorial Research Fellowship (RTMMRF) Award from RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur, in 2020. Continuing his academic excellence, he was awarded the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Research Fellowship (MJPRF) Award by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Maharashtra, in 2021. His talent and intellectual capabilities were evident from an early stage, as he won the Gold Medal in the Zonal/Departmental Level Debate Competition organized by the Department of Sports, Zilha Parishad, Nagpur, in 2001. In addition to his academic and research recognitions, Dr. Potbhare has earned various certifications. He successfully completed Clinical Biochemistry & Medical Microbiology certification from S.K. Porwal College, Kamptee, in 2009. Furthermore, he obtained the MS-CIT Certification from MSBTE, Mumbai, in 2006, showcasing his technical proficiency. Dr. Potbhare is also a Life Member of the Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA), Kolkata, a prestigious organization that recognizes significant contributions to scientific research. His induction into ISCA in 2022 highlights his standing in the scientific community.

Notable Publications📝

📖Mesoporous, High Surface Area and Microrod-Shaped Cobalt (II) Coordination Polymer for Assessment of Molecular Structure, Thermolysis, and Non-Isothermal Kinetics Parameters

Authors: Rina Bagade, Azmat Ali Khan, Abdul Malik, Ahmed Abdala, Sabiha Fatima, Sangesh P. Zodape, Harjeet D. Juneja, Ajay K. Potbhare, Ratiram G. Chaudhary
Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure
Year: 2025

📖Graphitic Carbon Nitride-Based Photocatalysts for Environmental Remediation of Organic Pollutants

Authors: Ganesh S. Bhusari, Ahmed A. Abdala, Mayuri S. Umekar, Toshali Bhoyar, Vidyasagar Devthade, Bharat P. Kapgate, Ajay P. Potbhare, Ratiram G. Chaudhary
Journal: Current Nanoscience
Year: 2023

📖Graphene-Polymer Nanocomposites for Environmental Remediation of Organic Pollutants

Authors: Shrirame T.S., Khan J.S., Umekar M.S., Potbhare A.K., Bhilkar P.R., Bhusari G.S., Masram D.T., Abdala A.A., Chaudhary R.G.
Journal: Energy, Environment, and Sustainability
Year: 2022

**📖Phytochemically Fabricated Reduced Graphene Oxide-ZnO NCs by Sesbania bispinosa for Photocatalytic Performances**

Authors: Ajay Potbhare
Journal: Materials Today: Proceedings
Year: 2021

📖Bioinspired Reduced Graphene Oxide-Based Nanohybrids for Photocatalysis and Antibacterial Applications

Authors: Mayuri S. Umekar, Ganesh S. Bhusari, Ajay K. Potbhare, Aniruddha Mondal, Bharat P. Kapgate, Martin F. Desimone, Ratiram Gomaji Chaudhary
Journal: Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Year: 2021

Prof. Dr. Yingjie Wu – colloidal motor – Best Researcher Award

Harbin Institute of Technology – China

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🎓Educational Background

Yingjie Wu began his academic journey at Linyi University, China, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Bioscience (2004-2008). He then advanced his studies at Northeast Forestry University, China, earning a Master’s degree in Forest Tree Genetics and Breeding (2008-2011). Seeking to expand his expertise, he joined Harbin Institute of Technology, China, where he completed his Doctorate in Chemical Engineering and Technology (2011-2015). During his studies, Yingjie also gained international experience as a Visiting Student at the Max Planck Institute for Colloids and Interfaces, Germany (2013-2014), focusing on Interface Chemistry.

💼Work Experience

Yingjie Wu started his professional career as a Research Fellow at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2016-2017). After that, he returned to Harbin Institute of Technology, where he has held various prestigious positions. He was promoted to Associate Professor in December 2017 and became a Professor in January 2024, continuing his impactful work at the institution.

🧑‍🏫Academic Contributions

Yingjie is an active member of several influential committees, demonstrating his leadership in the field. He is a member of the Youth Committee of Colloid and Interfacial Chemistry under the Chinese Chemical Society. Additionally, he serves as a member of the Nano-Oncology Professional Youth Committee of the China Anti-Cancer Association. His expertise extends to national advisory roles as a member of the National Materials and Devices Scientists Think Tank, specifically in the Electronic Information Materials and Devices Expert Committee.

🔬Research Interests

Yingjie Wu’s research focuses on the cutting-edge areas of self-assembling systems, micro/nano motors, and nanomaterials for controlled drug delivery applications. These areas of research are crucial for the development of new technologies, particularly in nanotechnology and biomedicine, with significant implications for drug delivery systems and medical advancements.

Notable Publications📑

📑Influence of the neck length of urease-powered flask-like colloidal motors on their kinematic behavior

Authors: Zhou, Chang; Wu, Yingjie; Si, Tieyan; Yang, Mingcheng; He, Qiang
Journal: Soft Matter
Year: 2025

📑High-efficiency electrochemical nitrate reduction to ammonia via boron-doped hydroxyl oxide cobalt induced electron delocalization

Authors: Guo, Jing; Wang, Qi; Chen, Chunxia; Sun, Tantan; Liu, Song
Journal: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
Year: 2024

📑Optimizing the Activation Energy of Reactive Intermediates on Single-Atom Electrocatalysts: Challenges and Opportunities

Authors: Shi, Lei; Zhang, Qihan; Yang, Shucheng; Wu, Yingjie; Liu, Song
Journal: Small Methods
Year: 2024