Ambika Pathak | Polymer Science | Women Researcher Award

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Ms. Ambika Pathak | Polymer Science | Women Researcher Award

Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, India

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🎓 Academic Qualifications

Ms. Ambika’s academic foundation is marked by consistent excellence and strong subject knowledge. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. (2021–Present) in Material Science at JIIT Noida, where she is also serving as a Research Assistant. Prior to this, she completed her M.Sc. in Physics (2019–2021) from the same institution, graduating with an impressive 8.4 CGPA. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (2016–2019) from Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (Bareilly College, Bareilly), achieving a 64.25%. Her earlier academic achievements include scoring 80.4% in XII Standard (2016) and an outstanding 9.4 CGPA in X Standard (2014) from Shri Gulab Rai Montessori Sr. Sec. School, Bareilly.

🛠️ Technical Skills & Laboratory Expertise

Ms. Pathak has developed a diverse set of technical and analytical skills that support her scientific investigations. She holds basic proficiency in Python and C programming, which aids in computational modeling and data processing. She is well-versed in scientific tools such as Origin (Intermediate) for data analysis, and proficient in Microsoft Word (Advanced) and PowerPoint (Intermediate) for research documentation and presentations. Her laboratory skills are particularly notable, with hands-on training in advanced scientific instruments. These include X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) for crystallographic studies, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) for chemical characterization, Ultraviolet-Visible and Photoluminescence (UV-PL) for optical property analysis, Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) for nanomaterial synthesis, and Spin Coating for thin-film preparation. These competencies make her a capable and independent experimental researcher in the field of nanoscience and materials engineering.

🌱 Future Goals & Research Vision

Ambika envisions contributing to innovative material design that addresses real-world needs such as renewable energy conversion, environmental remediation, and high-efficiency electronics. By integrating theoretical understanding with practical experimentation, she aims to develop next-generation nanocomposites with enhanced performance and stability. Her commitment to scientific excellence, coupled with a strong academic and technical foundation, positions her as a promising researcher in material science and nanotechnology.

Notable Publications📝

📝2D MXene/g-C₃N₄ engineered carboxymethyl cellulose film for improved dielectric behavior and as a suitable proton exchange membrane

  • Authors: Ambika Pathak, Sandeep Chhoker

  • Journal: Materials Today Communications

  • Year: 2025 (June)

📝Broad photoluminescence and photocatalysis from functional carbonaceous material-metallized porphyrin composites for UV-Vis light harvesting

  • Authors: Ambika Pathak, Sandeep Chhoker

  • Journal: Physica Scripta

  • Year: 2025 (January 1)

 

Prof. Dr. Juan Peng | Polymer Physics | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Juan Peng | Polymer Physics | Best Researcher Award

Fudan University, China

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🎓 Educational Background

Prof. Dr. Juan Peng began her academic journey at Jilin University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry between September 1996 and June 2000. With a strong foundational interest in polymers and chemistry, she pursued her Ph.D. in Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics at the Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, from September 2000 to June 2005. Her doctoral research, under the guidance of Prof. Yanchun Han, focused on “Micro/Nano-patterning of Thin Polymer Films”, laying the groundwork for her future contributions to polymer science.

🔬 Academic and Research Experience

After completing her Ph.D., Prof. Peng joined the prestigious Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research in Germany as a Postdoctoral Researcher from 2005 to 2007, working under the mentorship of Prof. Wolfgang Knoll. This postdoctoral tenure significantly enhanced her expertise in the molecular engineering of polymers. In 2008, she returned to China and joined the Department of Macromolecular Science at Fudan University as an Associate Professor, a position she held until 2017. Her dedication to research and academic excellence earned her a promotion to Professor in 2018, a role she continues to hold at Fudan University’s State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers.

🔍 Research Interests

Prof. Dr. Juan Peng’s research is centered around several cutting-edge areas in polymer science. Her primary interests include the crystalline structures of conjugated polymers, which are essential for understanding the electronic properties of materials used in organic semiconductors. She is also deeply involved in the study of block copolymers, particularly focusing on their self-assembly behavior and nanostructuring. Another key area of her work involves polymer crystallization, where she explores how molecular interactions and processing conditions influence the morphology and performance of polymeric materials. Furthermore, she investigates the development and application of polymer semiconductors, aiming to enhance their use in flexible electronics and optoelectronic devices.

🧪 Current Role and Contributions

As a Professor at Fudan University, Prof. Peng continues to lead significant research initiatives and mentor students in the field of macromolecular science. Her work contributes to the advancement of sustainable materials, high-performance polymers, and functional thin films. Through her contributions, she plays a vital role in shaping the future of polymer engineering and materials chemistry in China and beyond.

Notable Publications📝

📖 Interrogating Cocrystallization and Microphase Segregation in Meticulously Engineered Rod-Rod Poly(thieno)thiophene-Based Block Copolymers for Organic Field-Effect Transistors

Authors: Zhao, Qingqing; Zheng, Hao; Li, Dingke; Peng, Juan

Journal: Macromolecules

Year: 2024

📖 Effect of Solution-State Aggregation on Solid-State Crystal Orientation in Donor-Acceptor Conjugated Copolymers

Authors: Luo, Xuebing; Li, Lixin; Li, Dingke; Han, Yanchun; Peng, Juan

Journal: Chemistry of Materials

Year: 2024

📖 Synthesis and Aggregation Behavior of Poly(5-alkyl-2,3-thiophene)-Based Diblock Copolymers

Authors: Jiang, Yongkang; Zhao, Qingqing; Liu, Xiaofeng; Peng, Juan

Journal: Journal of Polymer Science

Year: 2024

📖 Tailoring Polymorph, Crystal Orientation, and Large-Scale Alignment in Conjugated Polymers via Rubbing for Field-Effect Transistors

Authors: Zheng, Hao; Chen, Shuwen; Li, Dingke; Luo, Xuebing; Peng, Juan

Journal: Macromolecules

Year: 2024

📖 Synergistic Manipulation of Phase Transition between Cocrystallization and Microphase Segregation in Conjugated Triblock Copolymers for Organic Field-Effect Transistors

Authors: Zhu, Shuyin; Li, Dingke; Zhan, Hao; Chen, Shuwen; Peng, Juan

Journal: Macromolecules

Year: 2024

 

Prof. Dr. Xiaolang Chen – Polymers – Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Xiaolang Chen – Polymers – Best Researcher Award

Institution of Advanced Composite Materials, China

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🎓 Academic and Professional Titles

Prof. Dr. Xiaolang Chen is recognized as one of the Reserve Candidates for Academic and Technical Leaders of Sichuan, showcasing his immense potential and leadership in science and technology. He has been honored as a Specially Appointed Expert of Sichuan Province and Chengdu City, and further distinguished as one of the Overseas High-level Talents Abroad in Sichuan Province. Moreover, he contributes significantly as a Specially Appointed Expert of the Sichuan Provincial Expert Service Team, further cementing his role as a key academic and technical leader in the region.

🧪 Academic Research Experience

Since June 2010, Prof. Chen has served as an Associate Professor and then Professor at the Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials Technology, Ministry of Education, housed within the School of Materials Science and Engineering, at Southwest Jiaotong University, P. R. China. Concurrently, since July 2010, he has held the position of Guest Professor at the National Engineering Research Center for Compounding and Modification of Polymer Materials. His international academic exposure includes a prestigious Postdoctoral Fellowship (Jan. 2010 – Jan. 2011) at the Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA, where he deepened his research in polymer engineering. Earlier, from September 2008 to April 2009, he served as a Visiting Research Fellow at the Department of Machine Intelligence and Systems Engineering, Akita Prefectural University, Japan. His academic journey began with a Ph.D. (Sept. 2004 – Jun. 2007) at the State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University.

💼 Direct Research Project Support

Prof. Chen has led and participated in numerous national and international research projects, reflecting the depth and scope of his scientific contributions. He has secured funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (projects: 52473086; 22365009; 51763002; 51003088) and the National Science and Technology Supporting Project Foundation of China (2007BAB08B05). His global collaborations are evident in the International Science and Technology Cooperation Projects of Sichuan Province (2023YFH0063; 2019YFH0047) and Chengdu City (2015-GH02-00034-HZ; 2017-GH02-00051-HZ; 2019-GH02-00026-HZ). Additionally, he received the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education (20100184120006), and the Science and Technology Foundation of Guizhou Province ([2008]7001).

Prof. Chen’s affiliation with the State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering has yielded substantial results through projects such as KF201005, sklpme2014-4-21, sklpme2017-4-20, and sklpme2020-4-01. He also contributed to interdisciplinary research with support from the Key Laboratory of Karst Environment and Geohazard, Ministry of Land and Resources (KST2017006).

Notable Publications📝

📝 Efficient Flame Retardancy of Polypropylene by Cobalt Ions Doped Phytate Melamine Synergized with Expandable Graphite

Authors: Ruilong Li, Yao Chen, Honglin Lian, Yongzhi Meng, Hong Wu

Journal: Polymer Degradation and Stability

Year: 2024

📝 A Karst-Inspired Hierarchical Mg/Al Layered Double Hydroxide with a High Entropy-Driven Process for Interception and Storage

Authors: Hongyu Shi, Jun Qin, Qing Lv, Bin Ou, Xiaolang Chen

Journal: Dalton Transactions

Year: 2024

📝 Breaking the Selectivity Barrier: Reactive Oxygen Species Control in Photocatalytic Nitric Oxide Conversion

Authors: Wenrui Dai, Shao Zhang, Huan Shang, Wei Z. Chen, Dieqing Zhang

Journal: Advanced Functional Materials

Year: 2024

📝 Toughness Enhancement of PP/EVA/LDH Composites by Controlling β Nucleating Agent and Annealing Treatment

Authors: Xincheng Guo, Yao Chen, Jianbing Guo, Zongcheng Lu, Xiaolang Chen

Journal: Polymer Composites

Year: 2023

📝 The Effect of Micro- and Nano-γ-Al₂O₃ on the Synthetic Hydrotalcite and Congo Red Adsorption: Site Energy Distribution

Authors: Ting Weng, Xiaolang Chen, Jun Qin, Hongyu Shi, Lijin Zhang

Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids

Year: 2023

 

Prof. Nader Ghaffari Khaligh – Polymer – Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Nader Ghaffari Khaligh – Polymer – Best Researcher Award

Universiti Malaya – Malaysia

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🎓 Academic Background

Dr. Nader Ghaffari Khaligh holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Guilan, Iran (2013). He earned his M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry from Shahid Beheshti University, Iran, and his B.Sc. in Applied Chemistry from Sharif University of Technology, Iran. His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in organic chemistry, catalysis, and nanotechnology.

👨‍🔬 Professional Experience

Dr. Khaligh is a dedicated Researcher at the Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Center, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia (since 2015). His leadership extends to scholarly publishing as the Head of NANOVAT Journals (2024-2026), overseeing Malaysian Catalysis: An International Journal and Malaysian NANO: An International Journal. He has successfully supervised multiple research projects at national and international levels, focusing on catalysis, nanoscience, and organic chemistry. Additionally, he actively contributes to the scientific community as a committee member for prestigious international conferences, including the Annual International Congress on Nanoscience & Nanotechnology.

🔬 Research Focus & Contributions

Dr. Khaligh’s research delves into cutting-edge advancements in heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis, sustainable chemistry & energy, synthesis of heterocycles, and ionic liquids & functional polymers. His work is at the forefront of developing innovative and sustainable chemical processes, contributing significantly to green chemistry and nanotechnology. With a keen interest in catalysis and advanced materials, he has made remarkable strides in optimizing reaction efficiencies and designing novel catalytic systems. His impactful contributions are reflected in numerous high-impact publications, reviews, and mini-reviews in internationally reputed journals, solidifying his position as a thought leader in his field.

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Khaligh’s outstanding contributions to chemistry and catalysis have earned him numerous prestigious accolades. He has been recognized as a World’s Top 2% Scientist (Career-Long Citation Impact) by Stanford University (2019-2024) and is listed among the Top 2% Scientists in the World for 2023 and 2024. His groundbreaking research has been honored with the Green Material Prize 2024 by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and the Highly Ranked Scholar – Lifetime recognition by ScholarGPS (2024). Further solidifying his expertise, he received the Advanced Materials Award from the International Association for Advanced Materials (IAAM, 2024), as well as the Top Cited Article Awards from Wiley (2023). His ability to communicate complex scientific ideas effectively earned him the Best Oral Presentation Award at AKCongress (2023), while his dedication to academia was recognized with the Certificate of Excellent Service by the University of Malaya (2023, 2024).

🌐 Memberships & Professional Affiliations

Dr. Khaligh is an active member of several prestigious scientific organizations, reflecting his deep commitment to research and professional networking. He is a Contributing Member of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), a Professional Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), and a Community Associate of the American Chemical Society (ACS). His contributions to scientific publishing and editorial work are further recognized through his membership in the Asian Council of Science Editors (ACSE). Additionally, he is a Member of the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI), a Senior Member of the Asia Society of Researchers (ASR), and an Executive Committee Member of Malaysian Catalysis: An International Journal. His affiliations with these esteemed organizations highlight his global influence in chemistry and catalysis, reinforcing his reputation as a leading researcher in the field.

Notable Publications📚

📚Impact Symmetry on Tribology Performance of 2,5-Bis-Cycloalkylsulfenyl[1,3,4]Thiadiazole Derivatives
  • Authors: N.F. Abdul Basir, Nurul Fatimah; S. Iliya Nor Za’im, Syarifah; Y. Abdul Wahab, Yasmin; M.R.B. Johan, Mohd Rafie Bin; N. Ghaffari Khaligh, Nader

  • Journal: Tribology Transactions

  • Year: 2025
📚Synthesis and characterization of a new multifunctional aliphatic poly(amic acid): An efficient polymeric adsorbent for removing the heavy metal ions
  • Authors: R.S. Dewi, Rita Sharmila; L. Zaharani, Lia; M.R.B. Johan, Mohd Rafie Bin; N. Ghaffari Khaligh, Nader

  • Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure

  • Year: 2024
📚Impact of a homogeneous hydrogen bond catalysis for the ethyl (hetero)arylidene cyanoacetate preparation in the presence of TMDP
  • Authors: S. Johari, Suzaimi; M.R.B. Johan, Mohd Rafie Bin; N. Ghaffari Khaligh, Nader

  • Journal: Research on Chemical Intermediates

  • Year: 2024
📚Synthesis and characterization of a new multifunctional aliphatic poly(amic acid): an efficient functional polymeric catalyst
  • Authors: R.S. Dewi, Rita Sharmila; N. Ghaffari Khaligh, Nader

  • Journal: Research on Chemical Intermediates

  • Year: 2024
📚Synthesis and characterization of 5-cyclopentylsulfanyl-3H-[1,3,4]thiadiazole-2-thione and study of its single-crystal structure, FTIR spectra, thermal behavior, and antibacterial activity
  • Authors: N.F.A. Basir, Nurul Fatimah Abdul; M. Ghafarikhaligh, Mahta; M.R.B. Johan, Mohd Rafie Bin; N. Ghaffari Khaligh, Nader

  • Journal: Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry

  • Year: 2024