Dr. Chathura Abeywickrama – Spectroscopy – Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Chathura Abeywickrama – Spectroscopy – Best Researcher Award

University of Connecticut, United States

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🎓 Education & Training

Dr. Chathura Abeywickrama has an extensive academic background in chemistry and structural biology. He began his educational journey at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, where he earned his B.Sc. in Chemistry in January 2013. Following this, he pursued advanced studies at The University of Akron, Ohio, obtaining an M.S. in Chemistry in December 2016 and later a Ph.D. in Chemistry in December 2018. To further his expertise, he worked as a Senior Researcher in Chemical Biology and Structural Biology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, completing his tenure in August 2023.

👨‍🏫 Academic & Professional Appointments

Dr. Abeywickrama is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT (2023 – Present). His role involves cutting-edge research, mentoring students, and contributing to advancements in pharmaceutical sciences.

🏆 Honors & Recognition

Dr. Abeywickrama has been recognized for his exceptional research contributions. In 2018, he was awarded the Dr. Henry and Jean Stevens Graduate Fellowship in Chemistry at The University of Akron, OH, for being the most outstanding graduate student researcher. This prestigious fellowship highlights his dedication to scientific excellence and impactful research in the field of chemistry.

🔬 Professional Memberships

Since 2015, Dr. Abeywickrama has been an active Member of the American Chemical Society (ACS), demonstrating his commitment to the scientific community and ongoing advancements in chemistry. With his expertise in chemical and structural biology, Dr. Abeywickrama continues to contribute significantly to pharmaceutical sciences and cutting-edge research innovations.

Notable Publications📝

📝A Large-Stokes Shift Styryl Pyridinium Derivative with a Stable Green-Light Emission for Imaging Mitochondria in Live Cells

Authors: C.S. Abeywickrama, K.M. Arachchige, K.J. Wijesinghe, R.V. Stahelin, Y. Pang

Journal: New Journal of Chemistry

Year: 2025

📝 Exploring Imaging Applications of a Red-Emitting π-Acceptor (π-A) Pyrene-Benzothiazolium Dye

Authors: C.S. Abeywickrama, E. Huang, W. Yan, T. Mani, K.J. Wijesinghe

Journal: Biosensors

Year: 2024

📝Unveiling Solvation Dynamics of Excited and Ground States via Ultrafast Pump-Dump-Probe Spectroscopy

Authors: Y. Guo, M. Feng, Z. Kuang, Y. Pang, A. Xia

Journal: Journal of Physical Chemistry B

Year: 2023

 

Prof. Wenhui Fang | Spectroscopy | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Wenhui Fang | Spectroscopy | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Changchun University of Science and Technology | China

Professor Wenhui Fang has an impressive academic journey that spans multiple prestigious institutions. She completed her B.Sc. and M.Sc. at Changchun University of Science and Technology, where she focused on Optical Information Science and Technology and Optics. She further pursued her Ph.D. in Optics at Jilin University, specializing in atomic and molecular physics.

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🎓 Academic Background

Professor Wenhui Fang embarked on her academic journey at Changchun University of Science and Technology, where she completed her B.Sc. in Optical Information Science and Technology in July 2004. She pursued her M.Sc. in Optics at the same institution, completing it in April 2007. Later, she earned a Doctor of Science from Jilin University, specializing in Optics, in May 2012.

🏫 Professional Experience

Following her doctoral studies, Professor Fang held postdoctoral positions at Jilin University, first at the College of Life Sciences (2012-2015), and later at the College of Physics (2015-present). She started her academic career as a Lecturer at Changchun University of Science and Technology in 2014, where she rose to the position of Associate Professor in 2017. In July 2023, she was promoted to Professor at the College of Physics, Changchun University of Science and Technology.

🔬 Research Focus

Professor Fang’s research revolves around atomic and molecular physics, laser spectroscopy, and molecular spectroscopy. She has conducted extensive work on light and matter interaction, molecular properties, and optical coherence tomography. Her investigations delve deeply into molecular spectroscopy and its applications, leading to substantial contributions to the field.

💡 Research Funding & Contributions

Professor Fang has led several significant projects, including one funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China. She has also managed two research funds from the Jilin Provincial Science and Technology Department, as well as from the Jilin Provincial Department of Education. Throughout her career, she has been actively involved in numerous projects funded by national and provincial agencies. Her impactful research has resulted in multiple publications in the SCI database, where she has frequently been the first or corresponding author on many of these papers.

🌍 Professional Memberships

Professor Fang is a proud member of the Optical Society, contributing to the global scientific community through her expertise and research.

Publications Top Noted📑

Raman spectroscopy study on xylitol at low- and high-temperature conditions

Authors: Zhang, S., Fang, W., Zhao, B., Zhang, W., Men, Z.

Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure

Year: 2025

Pressure-induced hydrogen bonding modulating Fermi resonance between fundamental modes in xylitol molecule

Authors: Zhang, S., Fang, W., Zhao, B., Zhang, W., Men, Z.

Journal: Spectrochimica Acta – Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy

Year: 2024

Stimulated Raman scattering and enhancement mechanisms in alkali metal hydroxide aqueous solutions under laser-induced dynamic pressure

Authors: Dou, Z., Xing, L., Wang, H., Jia, E., Men, Z.

Journal: Optics Express

Year: 2024

Study on the performance of MoS2/Au composites for non-enzymatic electrochemical glucose detection

Authors: Zhang, Y., Fang, W.H., Zhai, Y.J., Li, J.H.

Journal: Materials Research Express

Year: 2024

Switched symmetric vibration SRS of −CxH2 by hydrogen bonding regulating conformations of aqueous NPA solution

Authors: Xue, R., Wang, H., Du, H., Fang, W., Men, Z.

Journal: Applied Physics Letters

Year: 2024

Prof. Vadim Galakhov, Spectroscopy, Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Vadim Galakhov, Spectroscopy, Best Researcher Award

Professor at M. N. Mikheev Institute of Metal Physics – Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia

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📜Summary 

Prof. Vadim Rostislavovich Galakhov is a prominent Russian physicist specializing in X-ray spectroscopy, solid-state physics, and electronic structure of materials. With a career spanning over five decades, he has made significant contributions to the fields of oxides, superconductors, and nanomaterials. Galakhov has published 160 papers, delivered around 60 conference talks, and holds an impressive h-index of 22.

🎓Education 

Ural State University (Sverdlovsk, Russia), Physics (1969-1974)

Ph.D. in Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Institute of Metal Physics (1986)

Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (Dr. habil.), 2002

💼Professional Experience

Engineer, X-ray Laboratory, Bashkir State University (1974-1977)

Engineer, X-ray Spectroscopy Laboratory, Institute of Metal Physics (1977-1979)

Junior Researcher to Senior Researcher, Institute of Metal Physics (1979-2002)

Leading Researcher (Professor), Institute of Metal Physics (2002-2008)

Professor, Ural State Mining University (2003-present)

Professor, Ural State University (2008-2011)

Chief Researcher (Professor), M. N. Mikheev Institute of Metal Physics (2008-present)

Research Interests 🔬

X-ray Emission, Absorption, and Photoelectron Spectroscopy

Solid-State Physics

Electronic Structure of Oxides, Superconductors, and Nanomaterials

Publications Top Noted📚

Evolution of copper ions in nanostructured Cu2O according to X-ray absorption spectroscopy data

Authors: Galakhov, V.R., Gizhevskii, B.A., Naumov, S.V.

Journal: Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids

Year: 2024

Spin States of Cobalt Ions and a Metal–Semiconductor Transition in Layered Cobaltites PrBaCo2O5 + δ (δ = 0.52, 0.74)

Authors: Solin, N.I., Naumov, S.V., Korolev, A.V., Galakhov, V.R.

Journal: Journal of Experimental and Theoretical Physics

Year: 2023

Spin States of Cobalt Ions in the Bulk and on the Surface of LaCoO3 Probed by X-ray Absorption, Emission, and Photoelectron Spectra

Authors: Galakhov, V.R., Udintseva, M.S., Smirnov, D.A., Makarova, A.A., Kuepper, K.

Journal: JETP Letters

Year: 2023

Erratum to: Several Articles in JETP Letters Published Online First

Authors: Ivanov, Y.B., Soldatov, A.A., Pakhomov, A.V., Sargsyan, K.A., Sedrakian, K.V.

Journal: JETP Letters

Year: 2022

X-Ray Absorption Co L Spectra for the Determination of the Charge and Spin States of Cobalt Ions in LnBaCo2O5 + δ Cobaltites (Ln = Eu, Gd, Tb)

Authors: Galakhov, V.R., Udintseva, M.S., Naumov, S.V., Shamin, S.N., Gizhevskii, B.A.

Journal: JETP Letters

Year: 2022

Electronic States of Cobalt Ions in EuBaCo2O5 + δ Layered Cobaltites

Authors: Udintseva, M.S., Efremov, A.V., Smirnov, D., Shamin, S.N., Galakhov, V.R.

Journal: JETP Letters

Year: 2021

Mrs. Madhusmita Panda, Spectroscopy, Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Madhusmita Panda, Spectroscopy, Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Madhusmita Panda, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, India

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Mrs. Madhusmita Panda is a dedicated Scientific Officer-D at IGCAR, Kalpakkam, with a strong academic background in physics. Fluent in Odia, Hindi, and English, she has demonstrated expertise in luminescence dosimetry and electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy. Unmarried and 28 years old, Madhusmita has a passion for scientific research and programming, making significant contributions in her field.

🎓Education

Diploma in Nuclear Reactor Physics: BARC Training School, IGCAR, Kalpakkam (2019) – 83%

M.Sc. in Physics: Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (2017) – 92.05%

B.Sc. in Physics: Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha (2015) – 86.27%

Higher Secondary: Nayagarh Junior College, Nayagarh, Odisha (2012) – 84.83%

SSC: Kural School, Kural, Odisha (2010) – 87.16%

👩‍🔬Professional Experience

Scientific Officer-D: RDS/EAD/SQ&RMG, IGCAR, Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu (Present)

Research Experience: 4 years in luminescence dosimetry and electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy.

🔬Research Interests

Luminescence Dosimetry: Developing advanced techniques for accurate radiation dose measurement.

Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy: Exploring the magnetic properties of materials.

🏆Scholarships and Awards

Inspire Scholarship: Department of Science and Technology (2013-2017)

Publications📚

Tuning the tribological property of PLD deposited DLC-Au nanocomposite thin films

Authors: M. Panda, R. Krishnan, N.G. Krishna, S. Amirthapandian, P. Magudapathy, M. Kamruddin

Journal: Ceramics International

Year: 2019

Structural and morphological modifications of AgInSe2 and Ag2Se composite thin films on 140 MeV Ni ion irradiation

Authors: R. Panda, M. Panda, H. Rath, B.N. Dash, K. Asokan, U.P. Singh, R. Naik, N.C. Mishra

Journal: Applied Surface Science

Year: 2019

Nano scale investigation of particulate contribution to diamond-like carbon film by pulsed laser deposition

Authors: Madhusmita Panda, G. Mangamma, R. Krishnan, Kishore K. Madapu, D. Nanda Gopala Krishna, S. Dash, A.K. Tyagi

Journal: RSC Advances

Year: 2016

Annealing induced AgInSe2 formation from Ag/In/Ag/In multilayer film for solar cell absorbing layer

Authors: R. Panda, M. Panda, H. Rath, U.P. Singh, R. Naik, N.C. Mishra

Journal: Optical Materials

Year: 2018

Spectroscopic studies on diamond-like carbon films synthesized by pulsed laser ablation

Authors: Madhusmita Panda, R. Krishnan, T.R. Ravindran, Arindam Das, G. Mangamma, S. Dash, A.K. Tyagi

Journal: AIP Conference Proceedings

Year: 2016

Influence of particulate on surface energy and mechanical property of diamond-like carbon films synthesized by pulsed laser deposition

Authors: Madhusmita Panda, R. Krishnan, Kishore K. Madapu, Padmalochan Panda, Madhusmita Sahoo, R. Ramaseshan, Tripura Sundari, M. Kamruddin

Journal: Applied Surface Science

Year: 2019

Mr. Khanh Hoang Bao, Spectroscopy, Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Khanh Hoang Bao, Spectroscopy, Best Researcher Award

Mr. Khanh Hoang Bao, University of Science, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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🌟Summary

Mr. Hoang Bao Khanh is a dedicated post-graduate student at the University of Science, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City. With a keen interest in integrating artificial neural networks with optical emission spectroscopy, Hoang aims to innovate in the field of heavy-metal ion concentration analysis in aqueous solutions.

🎓 Education

Post-graduate Student at University of Science, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City

💼 Professional Experience

Researcher specializing in the synthesis and study of nanomaterials for applications in heavy metal ion absorption, lithium-ion batteries, and biosensors.

Completed a notable research project comparing conventional linear regression and interpretable artificial neural networks for copper determination using optical emission spectroscopy.

🔬 Research Interests

Optical Emission Spectroscopy for heavy-metal ion concentration determination in aqueous solutions.

Synthesis and study of perovskite/spinel/hybridization nanomaterials for structural crystalline, magnetic, and electro-optical properties.

Development of Raman spectroscopy methods.

🏆 Achievements

Published in Spectrochimica Acta Part B: Atomic Spectroscopy (ISI, Impact Factor: 3.2).

Second Prize at the Scientific Student Research Conference (Faculty level at Ho Chi Minh City University of Education).

Publication📚

Structural and magnetic properties of Ho-doped CuFe₂O₄ nanoparticles prepared by a simple co-precipitation method

Authors: Khanh, H.B.; Mittova, V.O.; Tien, N.A.; Duyen, P.T.H.

Journal: Condensed Matter and Interphases

Year: 2022

 

Dr. Hrang Hming Thanga, Spectroscopy, Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hrang Hming Thanga, Spectroscopy, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Mizoram University, India

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🌟Summary

Dr. Hrang Hming Thanga is an accomplished Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Mizoram University, recognized for his contributions to molecular spectroscopy and research innovation. With a robust academic background and significant achievements, he has played a crucial role in advancing research facilities and developing cutting-edge technologies.

🎓Education

B.Sc

M.Sc. (Physics)

NET (JRF)

Ph.D.

👨‍🏫Professional Experience

Associate Professor, Department of Physics, Mizoram University

Developed Mizoram University Incubation Centre, including facilities such as Agriculture Research Lab, Energy Lab, Mechanical Engineering Workshop, and Fab. Lab.

Supervised three Ph.D. research scholars.

🔬Research Interests

Molecular Spectroscopy

Raman Spectroscopy for Porphyrin and Cytochrome-c studies.

Brown’s gas (HHO) applications for CO reduction in vehicle engines.

Construction of RF ion source for neutron element analysis.

Petroleum fuel quality analysis and detection of adulteration using various advanced methods.

Publications📚

Analysis of gasoline quality by ATR-FTIR spectroscopy with multivariate techniques

Authors: Biaktluanga, L., Lalhruaitluanga, J., Lalramnghaka, J., Thanga, H.H.

Journal: Results in Chemistry

Year: 2024

Detection and estimation of adulterated gasoline fuel in India using FTIR-ATR spectroscopy with chemometric methods

Authors: Lalbiaktluanga, Lalramnghaka, J., Lalremruata, B., Lalrempuia, R., Thanga, H.H.

Journal: Infrared Physics and Technology

Year: 2024

Development and characterization of radio frequency ion source

Authors: Lawitlang, S., Thanga, H.H., Lalthanthuama, T., Zonunsanga, R., Lalremruata, B.

Journal: Indian Journal of Physics

Year: 2024

Evaluation of gasoline fuel quality using FTIR spectroscopy and multivariate technique: a case study in Aizawl city

Authors: Lalramnghaka, J., Thanga, H.H., Biaktluanga, L.

Journal: Petroleum Science and Technology

Year: 2023

A tool for calculation of 7Li(p,n)7Be neutron source spectra below the three-body break-up reaction threshold

Authors: Pachuau, R., Lalremruata, B., Otuka, N., Punte, L.R.M., Thanga, H.H.

Journal: EPJ Web of Conferences

Year: 2017