Abhay Prakash Srivastava | Density Functional Theory | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Dr. Abhay Prakash Srivastava | Density Functional Theory | Outstanding Scientist Award

Goel Institute of Technology and Management Lucknow | India

Dr. Abhay Prakash Srivastava is an accomplished academician in the field of Physics with over fourteen years of rich teaching experience across engineering institutes and higher education institutions. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Madan Mohan Malviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur, in 2025, complementing his strong academic foundation that includes an M.Sc. in Physics with specialization in Electronics and a B.Sc. in Physics and Mathematics from Dr. R.M.L. Awadh University. Throughout his career, he has served in various academic roles, currently working as an Assistant Professor of Physics at Ambalika Institute of Management and Technology, Lucknow, and previously contributing significantly at institutions such as Bansal Institute of Engineering and Technology, R. R. Institute of Modern Technology, and Dr. M.C. Saxena College of Engineering and Technology. His teaching portfolio spans undergraduate engineering courses and school-level physics, reflecting his versatility and commitment to physics education. Dr. Srivastava’s research interests lie in core and applied areas of physics with an emphasis on electronics-oriented concepts and pedagogy-driven research. The award of his doctoral degree stands as a major academic milestone, recognizing his sustained dedication to research and teaching excellence. Overall, he is widely regarded as a dedicated educator and researcher who continues to contribute meaningfully to physics education and academic development.

Featured Publications

Formulation for the Prediction of Melting Temperature of Metallic Solids Using Suitable Equation of States

– Computational Condensed Matter, Vol. 35, e00807 (2023)
Theoretical Prediction of Thermoelastic Properties of Bismuth Ferrite by a New Approach

– Journal of Mathematical Chemistry, Vol. 62(9), 2253–2264 (2024)
A New Approach to Evaluate Pressure of Solids at High Compression

– National Academy Science Letters, Springer India (2024)
Analysis of the Structural and Electronic Properties of TiO2 Under Pressure Using Density Functional Theory and Equation of State

– Computational Condensed Matter, e01076 (2025)
A Constructive Approach to Formulating Pressure-Dependent Binding Energy Using the Equation of State

– Ionics (2025)

Dr. Sharon Kiprotich | Physics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sharon Kiprotich | Physics | Best Researcher Award

Murang’a University of Technology | Kenya

Dr. Sharon Kiprotich is an accomplished physicist and materials scientist whose academic and professional journey exemplifies excellence in experimental and applied physics. She earned her Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Physics from the University of the Free State, South Africa, graduating with distinction, after completing her B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics at the same institution and a B.Ed. (Science) in Physics and Mathematics from Kenyatta University, Kenya. Currently serving as a Senior Lecturer in Physics at Murang’a University of Technology, she has also held roles as Lecturer, Research Assistant, and Secondary School Educator, contributing extensively to academic instruction, mentorship, and research. Her administrative responsibilities include serving as Department Chair, Program Coordinator for postgraduate studies, and member of multiple academic committees. Dr. Kiprotich’s research interests span condensed matter physics, material sciences, experimental spectroscopy, semiconductor characterization, thin film technology, and nanomaterial fabrication. She is an active member of professional bodies such as the Materials Research Society, African Materials Research Society, and the Physical Society of Kenya. Recognized for her scholarly contributions and leadership, Dr. Kiprotich continues to advance research in emerging materials and technologies, fostering scientific innovation and education across Africa’s growing research landscape.

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Featured Publications

Bethwel Kiprotich, Peter Waithaka, Sylvia Opiyo, & Sharon Kiprotich. (2025). Green Synthesis of Ga-Doped SnO₂ Nanoparticles: Effects of Ga Doping Concentrations on the Structural and Optical Properties. Journal of Photonic Materials and Technology.

Simon Waweru Gakuru, Sharon Kiprotich, Peter Waithaka, & Francis B. Dejene. (2025). Synergetic Effects of Zn:Fe-Codoped TiO₂ Nanoparticles on the Structural, Optical, and Morphological Properties. physica status solidi (a).

Nancy Kiprotich, Peter Waithaka, Sharon Kiprotich, & John Njagi. (2025). Effects of Tin Doping Concentration on the Structural and Optical Properties of Cadmium Oxide Nanoparticles. Advances in Materials.

Joan Jepngetich, Peter W. Njoroge, Sylvia Opiyo, & Sharon Kiprotich. (2025). Synthesis and Characterization of Ag-ZnO Using Citrus reticulata Peel Extract. Materials Research Express.

Samuel Ndungu Waithira, Ali Halake Wako, Simba Nyamato, & Sharon Kiprotich. (2024). Effects of Synthesis Temperature on the Structural and Optical Properties of CaAl₂O₄:Eu²⁺,Dy³⁺ Nanoparticles. Scientific African.

Simon Gakuru, Sharon Kiprotich, & Peter Waithaka. (2024). Structural and Optical Properties of Fe-Doped TiO₂ Nanoparticles: Investigation of Effects of Different Doping Concentrations. Advances in Materials.

Anati N. Nkaule, Sharon Kiprotich, Leandre B. Brandt, Thomas Gerber, Abram M. Madiehe, Nandipha L. Botha, & Martin O. Onani. (2023). Effects of Reaction Temperature and Cadmium Source on the Optical, Morphological, and Cytotoxic Properties of CdSe/ZnSe Quantum Dots. ChemistrySelect.