Prof. Smita Acharya | Nanomaterials Awards | Women Researcher Award

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Prof. Smita Acharya | Nanomaterials Awards | Women Researcher Award

Prof. Smita Acharya, Department of Physics and Materials science, RTM Nagpur university, India

Dr. Smita A. Acharya is a Professor of Physics at RTM Nagpur University, specializing in advanced materials, particularly multifunctional ceramics, polymer-ceramic composites, and energy materials. With over two decades of teaching and research experience, her work focuses on fuel cells, energy storage, and nanostructured materials. Dr. Acharya has led significant research projects funded by agencies like SERB and UGC, and her contributions to solid oxide fuel cells and multiferroic materials are widely recognized. She has received prestigious awards, including the Young Scientist Award and the Raman Fellowship, and serves in various administrative roles at her university.

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Suitability of Dr. (Mrs.) Smita A. Acharya for the Research for Women Researcher Awards

Summary of Suitability: Dr. Smita A. Acharya is an outstanding candidate for the Research for Women Researcher Awards. She holds an impressive academic and professional background as a Professor in the Department of Physics at RTM Nagpur University and leads advanced material research, particularly in ceramics and nanocomposites for energy applications. Her role as a C.V. Raman Fellow in the USA and her postdoctoral work at prestigious institutions such as Pennsylvania State University demonstrate her international recognition and commitment to scientific excellence.

🎓Education:

Dr. Smita A. Acharya earned her Ph.D. in Physics/Materials Science from RTM Nagpur University in 2008, where she focused on advanced materials and their applications in energy technologies. This foundational education has been pivotal in shaping her research trajectory and expertise in multifunctional ceramics, polymer-ceramic composites, and energy materials.

🏢Work Experience:

Dr. Smita A. Acharya has held the position of Professor in the Department of Physics at RTM Nagpur University since 2015, where she has been instrumental in advancing research and education in materials science. Prior to this, she served as an Associate Professor from 2009 to 2015. In addition to her roles at RTM Nagpur University, she has been a visiting faculty member at prestigious institutions such as Pennsylvania State University and Delaware State University in the USA, further enhancing her academic influence and collaboration in the field.

🏅Awards & Honors:

Dr. Smita A. Acharya has received several prestigious awards throughout her career, including the Young Scientist Award from the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Raman Fellowship from the University Grants Commission (UGC). She has also been honored with multiple Best Paper and Poster Awards, reflecting her significant contributions to the fields of materials science and energy technology.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Green and Traditional Synthesis of Copper Oxide and Its Effect on Optical Properties of CuO
  • PVDF–Novel Double Perovskite (Nd₂MnFeO₆) Organic–Inorganic Nano-Composite Membrane: For Flexible Energy Storage Devices
  • Investigation of Sr Doping Effect on Oxygen Ion De-Localization in Gd₂Ti₂O₇ Pyrochlore System and Its Influence on Charge Relaxation Dynamics and Ionic Conductivity: As Electrolyte for IT-SOFCs
  • Study of Dielectric and Electrical Properties of Novel Lead-Free Double Perovskite Oxide
  • Effect of Compaction Pressure on Sinterability, Microstructure and Electrical Behavior of Ba₀.₅Na₀.₄₈Sr₀.₀₂TiO₃ System

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Aretha Guimaraes | Nanomaterials Awards | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Aretha Guimaraes | Nanomaterials Awards | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Aretha Guimaraes , Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazonia , Brazil

Aretha F. Guimaraes is an accomplished biologist with a distinguished academic career. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Botany from the Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA), where she won the CAPES Award for Best Thesis in 2021. Her research focuses on plant-soil interactions in metal-rich environments and biodiversity in Brazil. Aretha has published several influential articles, including three as the first author. Her postdoctoral work at the Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia (INPA) addresses critical gaps in biodiversity knowledge in Brazil. She also played a pivotal role in organizing big data for biodiversity programs such as PPBio and PELD

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🎓Education:

Aretha F. Guimaraes pursued her postdoctoral research from 2022 to 2023 at the Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia (INPA), focusing on addressing the Linnean and Wallacean shortfalls in Brazilian biodiversity. She earned her Ph.D. in Applied Botany from the Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA) in 2021, with a thesis titled “The haunting of the souls hill: spooky plant-soil interactions lead to bonsai trees in a serpentine Neotropical forest,” supervised by Dr. Nick Ostle, Dr. Eduardo van den Berg, Dr. Marines Pires, and Dr. Gabriela Siewerding Meirelles. Prior to her Ph.D., she completed her M.Sc. in Forest Ecology at UFLA in 2017, with a dissertation on “Tree functional trait patterns across a chronosequence,” under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Eduardo van den Berg. She holds a B.Sc. in Biology from UFLA, obtained in 2014, where she authored a monograph titled “Unveiling neotropical serpentine flora.”

🏢Work Experience:

Aretha F. Guimaraes served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia (INPA) from 2022 to 2023, where she led the project “Desfazendo o nó da linha de véu da biodiversidade Brasileira: um prospecto do que nós já amostramos e para onde devemos ir nas próximas décadas.” During her Ph.D. at the Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA) from 2017 to 2021, her research focused on plant-soil interactions, functional traits of plants, and leaf anatomy in metal-rich environments. Additionally, she played a crucial role as a Database Organizer for the biodiversity programs PPBio and PELD at UFLA, where she managed “big data” for long-term biodiversity monitoring initiatives.

🏆Awards:

Aretha F. Guimaraes has received significant recognition for her academic contributions, including the CAPES Award for Best Thesis from the Department of Applied Botany at Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA) in 2021. Additionally, she was honored with the Best Conference Presentation Award at the XXII Congresso da Pós-Graduação da UFLA in the same year.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Giants of the Amazon: How does environmental variation drive the diversity patterns of large trees?
    • Citations: 3
  • Pervasive gaps in Amazonian ecological research
    • Citations: 20
  • Global Plant Ecology of Tropical Ultramafic Ecosystems
    • Citations: 11
  • Long-term Ecological Research: Chasing fashions or being prepared for fashion changes?
    • Citations: 1
  • Effects of anatomical structures and phenolic compound deposition on the rooting of olive cuttings
    • Citations: 10

 

 

Dr. Manuel Oliva-Ramírez | Nanomaterials Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Manuel Oliva-Ramírez | Nanomaterials Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Manuel Oliva-Ramírez , University of Seville , Spain

Manuel Oliva Ramírez, born on February 8, 1985, is a distinguished postdoctoral researcher currently holding the Juan de la Cierva Incorporación fellowship at the University of Seville. With a PhD in Science and Technology of New Materials from the University of Seville (2016), his research focuses on thin films, plasma-surface interactions, and nanostructures. Manuel has an extensive background in both academic and practical research, having published numerous papers and secured patents in his field. His career includes significant contributions during his tenure at institutions such as the Technical University of Ilmenau and the Leibniz Association in Germany. He is noted for his innovative work in optofluidic thin films, plasma-assisted thin film deposition, and nanometallurgy. Manuel is actively involved in teaching and supervising students, fostering the next generation of researchers.

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🎓Education:

Manuel Oliva Ramírez holds a PhD in Science and Technology of New Materials from the University of Seville, Spain, which he completed in 2016. He also earned a Master’s degree in the same field from the University of Seville in 2012. Prior to this, Manuel obtained his Bachelor’s degree (Licenciado) in Physics from the University of Seville in 2010.

🏢Work Experience:

Manuel Oliva Ramírez is currently a Juan de la Cierva Incorporación Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Seville, Spain, a position he has held since January 16, 2021, within the Departamento Física Atómica, Molecular y Nuclear and the Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Sevilla (ICMS-CSIC). Prior to this, he served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Technical University of Ilmenau in Germany from February 1, 2018, to December 31, 2020, in the Department of Materials for Electronics. Before that, Manuel worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Leibniz Association in Germany throughout 2017. His early research career includes his role as a Pre-doctoral Researcher at ICMS-CSIC in Spain from October 1, 2011, to September 30, 2015.

🏆Awards:

Manuel Oliva Ramírez has received notable recognition for his academic achievements, including the Extraordinary PhD Award from the University of Seville in 2016. In the same year, he also secured the second prize in the prestigious “CicCartuja-EbroFood 2016” Award, which came with a prize of 5000€.

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Title: Structure-dependent oxidation behavior of Au-Cu nanoparticles
    • Authors: Li, F.; Tan, X.; Flock, D.; Qiu, R.; Schaaf, P.
    • Cited by: 1
  2. Title: H2 Production from NH3 in a BaTiO3 Moderated Ferroelectric Packed-Bed Plasma Reactor
    • Authors: Ruiz-Martín, M.; Marín-Meana, S.; Megías-Sánchez, A.; González-Elipe, A.R.; Gómez-Ramírez, A.
    • Cited by: 1
  3. Title: Plasmas and acoustic waves to pattern the nanostructure and chemistry of thin films
    • Authors: Rico, V.; Regodón, G.F.; Garcia-Valenzuela, A.; Palmero, A.; Gonzalez-Elipe, A.R.
    • Cited by: 1
  4. Title: A Holistic Solution to Icing by Acoustic Waves: De-Icing, Active Anti-Icing, Sensing with Piezoelectric Crystals, and Synergy with Thin Film Passive Anti-Icing Solutions
    • Authors: del Moral, J.; Montes, L.; Rico-Gavira, V.J.; Borrás, A.; González-Elipe, A.R.
    • Cited by: 15
  5. Title: Microstructural Characterization and Self-Propagation Properties of Reactive Al/Ni Multilayers Deposited onto Wavelike Surface Morphologies: Influence on the Propagation Front Velocity
    • Authors: Sauni Camposano, Y.H.; Bartsch, H.; Matthes, S.; Jaekel, K.; Schaaf, P.
    • Cited by: 6

 

 

Prof. Priyabrata Pattanaik | Nanomaterial Awards | Excellence in Research

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Prof. Priyabrata Pattanaik | Nanomaterial Awards | Excellence in Research

Prof. Priyabrata Pattanaik , Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Prof. Dr Priyabrata Pattanaik is a distinguished academic and researcher with over 19 years of experience in teaching and research. He currently serves as a Professor of Electronic and Communication Engineering and Additional Dean Research at Siksha O Anusandhan University, Odisha, India. Prof. Pattanaik is also a Visiting Research Fellow at Manchester Metropolitan University, collaborating with Professor William Holderbaum. With a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Siksha O Anusandhan University, he has made significant contributions to the fields of semiconductor biosensors, VLSI design, and MEMS. He holds 36 patents, including 10 granted, and has over 100 indexed research publications with substantial citations across Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Prof. Pattanaik has supervised numerous Ph.D., PG, and UG theses and has been actively involved in various administrative and consultancy roles, including projects funded by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India.

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🎓 Educational Background:

Prof. Dr. Priyabrata Pattanaik completed his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University between 2009 and 2014. Prior to his doctoral studies, he earned his M.Tech in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering from Biju Patnaik University of Technology from 2003 to 2005. He began his higher education journey with a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering from North Orissa University, which he attended from 1998 to 2002.

🔬 Research & Innovations:

Prof. Dr. Priyabrata Pattanaik holds an impressive portfolio of 36 patents, with his specialties lying in IoT-based semiconductor biosensors, industrial sensors, and devices. He has authored over 100 indexed research publications, featured across renowned platforms such as Scopus, WoS, and Google Scholar. Currently, he is actively supervising 9 PhD theses, contributing significantly to the field of electrical and electronic engineering through both innovation and mentorship.

👔 Industrial Experience:

Prof. Dr. Priyabrata Pattanaik has previously served as a research associate, where he specialized in the design of DDR2 and DDR3 SDRAM controllers. During this time, he utilized VERILOG for the digital design and Synopsys tools for physical implementation, showcasing his expertise in both theoretical and practical aspects of electronic design automation and memory architecture.

Publication Top Notes:

  1. “Automated detection of atrial fibrillation ECG signals using two stage VMD and atrial fibrillation diagnosis index”
    • Journal: Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology, 17(07), 1740044 (2017)
    • Cited by: 34
  2. “Review on challenges in MEMS technology”
    • Journal: Materials Today: Proceedings, 81, 224-226 (2023)
    • Cited by: 22
  3. “Experimental and simulated study of electrical behaviour of ZnO film deposited on Al substrate for device applications”
    • Journal: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 25, 3062-3068 (2014)
    • Cited by: 14
  4. “Boost converter based on photovoltaic energy system”
    • Journal: International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering, 8(11S) (2019)
    • Cited by: 12
  5. “Controlled nano-particle dyeing of cotton can ensure low cytotoxicity risk with multi-functional property enhancement”
    • Journal: Materials Today Chemistry, 17, 100345 (2020)
    • Cited by: 11