Nagamuthu Sadayappan | Physics | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Nagamuthu Sadayappan | Physics | Research Excellence Award

SSM Institute of Engineering and Technology | India

Assist. Prof. Dr. Nagamuthu Sadayappan is an accomplished physicist with strong expertise in materials science, nanotechnology, and energy-related research. He earned his B.Sc. in Physics from Madurai Kamaraj University, followed by an M.Sc. from Bharathidasan University, and an M.Phil. from Madurai Kamaraj University. He completed his Ph.D. in Physics at The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed University), where his research laid a strong foundation in advanced functional materials. His academic and research career includes international postdoctoral experience at the University of Ulsan, South Korea, and the University of Jinan, China, contributing significantly to nanomaterials, electrochemical energy storage, and surface/interface science. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Physics at SSM Institute of Engineering & Technology, teaching core engineering physics courses and laboratories. His research interests span nanomaterials for batteries, electrochemical energy systems, optical and surface characterization, and functional thin films, with extensive hands-on experience in SEM, electrochemical workstations, spectroscopy techniques, and glove-box battery assembly. Dr. Sadayappan has received prestigious fellowships from the Government of India, multiple best performance awards, a best research paper award from the Korean Battery Society, and recognition among the world’s top 2% scientists as listed by Stanford University in 2025. He also serves as a reviewer for several high-impact international journals, reflecting his standing in the global research community.

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Featured Publications

Supercapacitor Studies on NiO Nanoflakes Synthesized Through a Microwave Route
– ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2013, 5(6), 2188–2196
Microwave Assisted Synthesis of Co3O4 Nanoparticles for High-Performance Supercapacitors
– Electrochimica Acta, 2013, 106, 500–505
Synthesis of Mn3O4/Amorphous Carbon Nanoparticles as Electrode Material for High Performance Supercapacitor Applications
– Energy & Fuels, 2013, 27(6)
Hybrid Supercapacitor Devices Based on MnCo2O4 and FeMn2O4 Electrodes
– Applied Surface Science, 2016, 390, 202–208
Porous NiO/C Nanocomposites as Electrode Material for Electrochemical Supercapacitors
– ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2013, 1(9), 1110–1118

Yidan Tang | Spectroscopy | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Yidan Tang | Spectroscopy | Research Excellence Award

The University of Melbourne, Australia

Dr. Yidan Tang is an accomplished agricultural scientist whose work bridges plant physiology, remote sensing, and sustainable farming systems. She earned her PhD in Agricultural Science from the University of Melbourne, where she received distinctions including the Albert Shimmins Award, Best Student Presentation Award, and the Crawford Fund Scholarship. Her professional experience spans research, teaching, and science communication, beginning with her contributions to grant research projects and agricultural innovation initiatives. As a Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne, she advances drought resilience strategies for the horticulture industry, integrating survival signatures with cutting-edge sensing technologies for major crops such as almonds, pears, and nectarines. She has previously served as a Tutor and Associate Lecturer, developing interactive learning materials across multiple undergraduate and postgraduate subjects and supporting high-achieving students in sustainability-focused research. Her experience also includes STEMM outreach with Agriculture Victoria and leadership roles in university engagement, workshops, and science events. Her research interests focus on drought adaptation, precision agriculture, plant-environment interactions, and data-driven decision support for sustainable farming. With a strong record of scientific impact and communication excellence, Dr. Tang continues to contribute meaningfully to advancing resilient, technology-informed agricultural systems.

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Featured Publications

Tang, Y., Fitzgerald, G. J., Gupta, D., Delahunty, A., Nuttall, J. G., & Walker, C. (2026). Predicting faba bean yield and grain quality pre-harvest using chemometric modelling. Precision Agriculture. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11119-025-10306-5

Fuentes, S., Viejo, C. G., Hall, C., Tang, Y., & Tongson, E. (2021). Berry cell vitality assessment and the effect on wine sensory traits based on chemical fingerprinting, canopy architecture and machine learning modelling. Sensors, 21(21), 7312. https://doi.org/10.3390/s21217312