Dr. Krishan Kumar | optoelectronic devices | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Krishan Kumar, University of British Columbia

Dr. Krishan Kumar is a distinguished chemist specializing in the design and synthesis of functional organic materials for optoelectronic devices 🌟. With a Ph.D. in Chemistry from IIT Mandi 🎓 and postdoctoral research experience at the University of British Columbia 🌎, Dr. Kumar’s expertise lies in OLEDs, thermally activated delayed fluorescence materials, and computational chemistry 💡. He has mentored students, published extensively in high-impact journals 📚, and collaborated with leading global researchers 🤝. A recipient of prestigious awards like the Venus International Research Award 🏆, he continually contributes to advancing organic material science.

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Suitability for the Best Researcher Award

Dr. Krishan Kumar is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his innovative contributions to organic material science, particularly in the realm of optoelectronic devices. His expertise in the design and synthesis of functional materials, combined with his groundbreaking research on OLEDs and thermally activated delayed fluorescence materials, has advanced the field of sustainable electronics. Dr. Kumar’s academic achievements, impactful collaborations, and dedication to mentoring students exemplify his holistic contributions to the scientific community.

Education and Experience

🎓 Ph.D. in Chemistry (2024): Functional Organic Small Molecules for OLEDs, IIT Mandi, India
🎓 Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Functional Organic Materials, University of British Columbia, Canada
🎓 M.Sc. in Chemistry (2016): Organocatalysis, Hindu College, University of Delhi, India
🎓 B.Sc. in Chemistry (Hons.) (2014): Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak, India
💼 Teaching Assistant (2018–2023): Mentored students and conducted research projects at IIT Mandi

Professional Development

Dr. Kumar has demonstrated exceptional growth through teaching and research initiatives 📈. As a Teaching Assistant at IIT Mandi 🎓, he mentored M.Sc. students in advanced chemistry research and conducted practical lab sessions 🔬. His postdoctoral work in Canada focused on cutting-edge organic materials for optoelectronic devices 🌟. Beyond academia, he collaborated globally with institutions such as National Tsing Hua University and Kaunas University of Technology 🌏. Through high-impact publications 📚, presentations, and participation in national projects, Dr. Kumar has enriched the scientific community’s understanding of OLEDs and functional materials ⚡.

Research Focus

Dr. Kumar’s research revolves around the synthesis and application of organic materials for optoelectronic devices such as OLEDs and HTMs 🔬. He is particularly focused on heterocyclic compounds, thermally activated delayed fluorescence materials, and their theoretical evaluation using computational methods 💻. His innovative work integrates synthetic chemistry with advanced characterization techniques, driving energy-efficient technologies 🌟. With a passion for solving real-world challenges through science, he collaborates internationally to pioneer novel solutions for energy and electronics 🌍. His dedication to organic material science positions him as a key contributor to sustainable technological advancements 🔋.

Awards and Honors

🏆 Venus International Research Award (2024): Organic and Computational Chemistry
🎖️ Junior Research Fellowship (DRDO Projects): Rare earth materials
🏅 Qualified NET, GATE, and CSIR-JRF: National-level examinations
🥇 Academic Excellence Awards: Throughout academic journey
🖼️ Poster Presentation Awards: Multiple national and international conferences

Publication Top Notes:

📚 High-Efficiency Functional Materials: Challenges and Developments in Solution and Dry Processed Green OLEDs .- Cited by: 3.
📚 Charge transporting and thermally activated delayed fluorescence materials for OLED applications – Cited by: 8.
💡 Bicarbazole-Benzophenone-Based Twisted Donor-Acceptor-Donor Derivatives as Blue Emitters for Highly Efficient Fluorescent Organic Light-Emitting Diodes – Cited by: 2.
📘 Indolo[3,2-a]carbazoles as Engineered Materials for Optoelectronic Applications: Synthesis, Structural Insights, and Computational Screening – Kumar, K., Thakur, D., Karmakar, A., Banik, S., Ghosh, S. (2024) Journal of Organic Chemistry, 89(11), pp. 7394–7407. Cited by: 2.
🔬 Exploring Acceptor-Functionalized Perylenes as Hole Transport Materials for Solution Process Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Cited by: 3.

Dr. RAJAMOULI BODDULA, Uka Tarsadia University, India

Dr. Rajamouli Boddula is currently an Assistant Professor at Uka Tarsadia University in Bardoli, Surat, Gujarat, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha, where his research focused on optoelectronic lanthanide-based molecular materials for OLEDs. With extensive research experience as a Junior and Senior Research Fellow at NIT Rourkela, he has contributed significantly to the field of luminescent EuIII complexes and the design of Ir(III)-complexes. He has also worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology and as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Konkuk University, South Korea. Prior to academia, he served as a Senior Chemist at GVK Biosciences Private Limited and as a Lecturer at Masterji Degree & P.G. College. Dr. Boddula has received numerous awards, including Young Scientist Awards and Best Oral Presentation recognitions, showcasing his exceptional contributions to chemical science. His research interests lie in the development of functional materials for optoelectronic applications.

🎓 Academic Qualifications:

Dr. Rajamouli Boddula completed his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha, India, in 2018. Prior to that, he obtained his M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry from Andhra University, Andhra Pradesh, India, in 2010, and his B.Sc. in Chemistry with a focus on Botany and Zoology from Kakatiya University, Telangana, India, in 2008. These academic achievements laid a strong foundation for his career in chemistry and paved the way for his subsequent research endeavors and professional contributions.

💼 Professional Experience:

Dr. Rajamouli Boddula has held various significant positions in the field of chemistry. Since 2021, he has served as an Assistant Professor at Uka Tarsadia University, located in Bardoli, Surat, Gujarat, India. Prior to his academic role, he worked as a Senior Chemist at GVK Biosciences Private Limited in Hyderabad, India, from 2011 to 2012. These experiences have enriched his expertise and provided valuable insights into both academic and industrial aspects of the field.

🏆 Awards and Honors:

Dr. Rajamouli Boddula has received recognition for his outstanding contributions to the field of chemistry, including the prestigious Young Scientist Award for Best Oral Presentation at the International Conference on Developing Trends in Chemical Science in 2023. In addition, his remarkable presentation skills were acknowledged with the Best Oral Presentation Award at the National Conference on New Imperatives in Drug Design and Discovery in 2019. These accolades underscore his expertise and dedication to advancing scientific knowledge in his field.

Publication Top Notes:

Versatile luminescent europium (III)− β-diketonate-imidazo-bipyridyl complexes intended for white LEDs: a detailed photophysical and theoretical study – 2017
- Published in: Inorganic Chemistry
- Cited by: 68
Controlled Energy Transfer from a Ligand to an EuIII Ion: A Unique Strategy To Obtain Bright-White-Light Emission and Its Versatile Applications – 2017
- Published in: Inorganic Chemistry
- Cited by: 45
White emissive europium complex with CRI 95%: butterfly vs. triangle structure – 2020
- Published in: Journal of Materials Chemistry C
- Cited by: 38
White light emissive bipolar ligand and their EuIII complex for white/red light emitting diodes – 2017
- Published in: Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry
- Cited by: 36
A Dual‐Characteristic Bidentate Ligand for a Ternary Mononuclear Europium (III) Molecular Complex–Synthesis, Photophysical, Electrochemical, and Theoretical Study – 2016
- Published in: European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry
- Cited by: 30