Julia Shamshina | Biopolymers | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Julia Shamshina | Biopolymers | Research Excellence Award

Texas Tech | United States

Dr. Julia Shamshina is an accomplished chemist and academic leader specializing in sustainable chemistry and biopolymeric materials. She earned her B.S. and M.S. in Chemical Engineering from D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia and completed her Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry at The University of Alabama. Her professional career spans industrial research, national laboratories, startups, and academia, including roles as Research Chemist, Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Fellow, Senior Research Scientist, and multiple Chief Scientific Officer appointments in technology-driven companies. Dr. Shamshina has held academic positions at McGill University and Texas Tech University, where she is currently an Assistant Professor at the Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute with a joint appointment in Chemistry and Biochemistry. Her research focuses on biopolymers, chitin, functional biopolymeric materials, ionic liquids, biotechnology, and advanced separation technologies, with strong emphasis on green chemistry and sustainable processes. She has received numerous honors, including a NASA Tech Brief Award, a Green Chemistry Challenge Award, and multiple innovation and accelerator awards. Overall, Dr. Shamshina’s career reflects impactful contributions at the intersection of chemistry, sustainability, and translational research.

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Marcin Przybylak | Surface Modification | Materials Chemistry Advancement Award

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Dr. Marcin Przybylak | Surface Modification | Materials Chemistry Advancement Award

Poznan Science and Technology Park, Adam Mickiewicz University Foundation | Poland

Dr. Marcin Przybylak is a chemical scientist with expertise in applied and environmental chemistry and a strong focus on research-to-industry translation. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Chemistry and a PhD in Chemical Sciences from the Faculty of Chemistry at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. He currently serves as an Associate Researcher at the Poznań Science and Technology Park, where his responsibilities include scientific research, project implementation, publication and patent preparation, supervision of graduate research, coordination of research teams, and collaboration with industrial partners. His previous professional experience includes work as a Senior Technician at the Greater Poland Center for Advanced Technologies, with a focus on electrospinning research and scientific equipment processes, and as an Assistant at the Institute of Natural Fibers and Medicinal Plants, contributing to experimental design and material characterization. His research interests include functional materials, electrospinning technologies, and applied chemical innovation. Recognized through institutional research achievements and competitive projects, he continues to make meaningful contributions to applied chemistry and technological development.

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Santhos Kumar A U | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Santhos Kumar A U | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Dr. MGR Educational Research Institute, Chennai | India

Dr. Santhosh Kumar A. U. is an accomplished academician and researcher in the field of Chemistry, currently serving as Professor at Dr. MGR University, Educational Research Institute, Chennai. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Anna University, Chennai, following an M.Sc. in Applied Chemistry from CEG, Anna University, and a B.Sc. in General Chemistry from the University of Madras. With over a decade of experience spanning teaching and research, he has held progressive academic positions including Associate Professor and Assistant Professor, and has also contributed significantly as a Research Associate and Senior Research Fellow at the Central Institute of Plastics Engineering Technology (CIPET), Chennai. His research interests focus on applied chemistry, materials science, and innovative research methodologies. Dr. Santhosh Kumar has received awards for innovative research work, leadership and service excellence, and contributions to major institutional milestones. His career reflects a strong commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and impactful educational leadership.

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Syzygium aromaticum Oil Mediated Green Combustion Synthesis of Ag-Doped MgFe2O4 Nanoparticles: Photoluminescence, Electrochemical, and Photocatalytic Investigations

Journal of Molecular Structure, 2026

Dr. Arun Kumar S | Energy Storage Devices |Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Arun Kumar S | Energy Storage Devices | Best Researcher Award

Kuppam Engineering College | India

Dr. Arun Kumar S is a dedicated physicist and academician with extensive experience in nanomaterials and energy storage applications. He completed his B.Sc. in Physics with First Class from Arignar Anna College, Krishnagiri, followed by an M.Sc. in Physics from Periyar University, Salem. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Periyar University under the supervision of Prof. Dr. P. M. Anbarasan, focusing on hybrid supercapacitors using binder-free metal oxide electrodes for energy storage. Dr. Arun Kumar has held positions as Assistant Professor and Associate Professor in Physics at Kuppam Engineering College, where he teaches Engineering Physics, Quantum Technologies, and related courses. He has also delivered lectures in Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, and Polymer Science at CIPET: SARP-LARPM. His research expertise spans the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, thin-film fabrication, and development of advanced functional materials for supercapacitor devices. He possesses hands-on experience with XRD, FTIR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, XPS, SEM, TEM, EDX, electrochemical workstations, electrospinning, and spin coating techniques. Dr. Arun Kumar’s work contributes to advancing energy-efficient technologies, with a strong focus on functional nanomaterials and polymer-based electrodes. His dedication to teaching, research, and innovation continues to inspire the next generation of scientists.

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Gowdhaman, A., Arun Kumar, S., Elumalai, D., Balaji, C., Sabarinathan, M., Ramesh, R., & Navaneethan, M. (2023). “Ni-MOF derived NiO/Ni/r-GO nanocomposite as a novel electrode material for high-performance asymmetric supercapacitor” in Journal of Energy Storage.

Aswathy, N.R., Arun Kumar, S., Mohanty, S., Nayak, S.K., & Palai, A.K. (2021). “Polyaniline/multi-walled carbon nanotubes filled biopolymer based flexible substrate electrodes for supercapacitor applications” in Journal of Energy Storage.

Prabhu, S., Maruthapandi, M., Durairaj, A., Arun Kumar, S., Luong, J.H.T., Ramesh, R., & Gedanken, A. (2023). “Performances of Co²⁺-Substituted NiMoO₄ Nanorods in a Solid-State Hybrid Supercapacitor” in ACS Applied Energy Materials.

Arun Kumar, S., Mohanty, A., Saravanakumar, B., Mohanty, S., Nayak, S.K., & Ramadoss, A. (2020). “Three-dimensional Bi₂O₃/Ti microspheres as an advanced negative electrode for hybrid supercapacitors” in Chemical Communications.

Chettiannan, B., Mathan, S., Arumugam, G., Srinivasan, A., & Rajendran, R. (2024). “Attaining high energy density using metal-organic framework-derived NiO/Co₃O₄/NiCo₂O₄ as an electrode in asymmetric hybrid supercapacitor” in Journal of Energy Storage.

Chettiannan, B., Srinivasan, A.K., Arumugam, G., Shajahan, S., Abu Haija, M., & Rajendran, R. (2023). “Incorporation of α-MnO₂ Nanoflowers into Zinc-Terephthalate Metal–Organic Frameworks for High-Performance Asymmetric Supercapacitors” in ACS Omega.

Arun Kumar, S., Gowdhaman, A., Balaji, C., Ramesh, R., & Anbarasan, P.M. (2024). “Exploring the potential of two-dimensional NiCo₂O₄ sheets//BiPO₄ flakes as a hybrid supercapacitor device for energy storage application” in Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects.