Sandhya Rani Nayak | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Published on 07/07/202507/07/2025 by Book of Award

Ms. Sandhya Rani Nayak | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Andhra University | India

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📚 Early Academic Pursuits

Ms. Sandhya Rani Nayak's academic excellence began with consistent performance in her school years and gained momentum through her B.Sc. in MPC (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry) at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University. She earned her M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry from Andhra University with an impressive CGPA of 8.0, and later a B.Ed., reaffirming her passion for both science and education. Her progression into a PhD program demonstrates a continued commitment to high-level research in chemistry.

👩‍🔬 Professional Endeavors

Ms. Nayak has accumulated substantial teaching and lab experience. She served as a Lecturer in Analytical Chemistry at Dr. V.S. Krishna Government Degree & PG College and currently instructs in inorganic labs at Andhra University. These roles have allowed her to mentor students while sharpening her own experimental and pedagogical skills.

🔬 Research Focus and Contributions

Ms. Nayak's research primarily revolves around OLEDs, deep-blue emitters, donor–acceptor fluorophores, and molecular sensing. Her publication portfolio includes notable articles in high-impact journals such as Advanced Optical Materials, The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, Journal of Materials Chemistry C, and New Journal of Chemistry. Her work on benzimidazole-TPA conjugates and triphenylamine-imidazole-based fluorophores stands out for its innovation in developing stable and efficient optoelectronic materials.

🏆 Accolades and Recognition

Her academic rigor is evident from her qualifications in several competitive exams like APRCET (2021), OSSTET (2021), OTET (2022), APTET (2022), and APSET (2024). Additionally, she has actively participated in multiple national and international seminars, webinars, and symposia, further showcasing her engagement with the global scientific community.

🌍 Impact and Influence

Through her interdisciplinary research, Ms. Nayak has impacted the fields of organic electronics and environmental chemistry. Her investigations into fluorophores for OLEDs not only push the frontiers of energy-efficient display technology but also offer viable paths for pollution detection and chemical sensing.

🔮 Legacy and Future Contributions

With her PhD in progress and a strong foundation in both research and teaching, Ms. Nayak is poised to emerge as a leading scientist in the field of materials chemistry. Her future contributions are likely to expand toward sustainable optoelectronics and next-generation smart materials.

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📄 HLCT Driven Twisted Benzo[d]thiazole Based D–A–D Fluorophores for High‐Performance, Two‐Component White LEDs
Authors: Swetha Maredi, Diksha Thakur, Dhruba Jyoti Boruah, Sandhya Rani Nayak, Panneerselvam Yuvaraj, Sivakumar Vaidyanathan
Journal: Chemistry – An Asian Journal
Year: 2025

📄 Broad-band Emissive Phenanthroimidazole-Based Donor–Acceptor Luminogens for Hybrid White Light Emitting Diodes and Sensors for Picric Acid Detection
Authors: Swetha Maredi, Sandhya Rani Nayak, Md Intekhab Alam, Diksha Thakur, Sivakumar Vaidyanathan
Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry C
Year: 2025

📄White Light Emissive Eu(III) Complexes through Ligand Engineering and their Applications in Cool Near Ultraviolet White Light Emitting Diodes and Thermometer
Authors: Swetha Maredi, Sibani Mund, Sandhya Rani Nayak, Samatha Devineni, C Subrahmanyam, Sivakumar Vaidyanathan
Journal: ChemPhysChem
Year: 2024

📄Efficiency Boost in Non-Doped Blue Organic Light-Emitting Diodes: Harnessing Aggregation-Induced Emission – A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Snigdhamayee Rana, Sandhya Rani Nayak, Sabita Patel, Sivakumar Vaidyanathan
Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry C
Year: 2024

📄 Structural Engineering of Deep-Blue Emitters (Imidazoles Integrated with Triphenylamine) Leads to EQE > 6% and High Color Purity (CIEy ∼ 0.09) for Solution-Processed OLEDs
Authors: Sivakumar Girase, Jaipal Devesing Singh, Sunidhi Debata, Bhabana Priyadarshini Nayak, Sandhya Rani Nagar, Mangey Ram Jou, Jwo-Huei Patel, Sabita Vaidyanathan
Journal: The Journal of Physical Chemistry C
Year: 2023

Hongming Liu | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Published on 01/07/202501/07/2025 by Book of Award

Dr. Hongming Liu | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Guangxi University | China

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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Hongming Liu began his academic journey at Jiangxi Normal University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (2010–2014). Eager to explore advanced chemical engineering principles, he pursued a Master of Engineering at Wuhan University under the mentorship of Prof. Xingguo Chen (2014–2016). His passion for innovation and deep inquiry led him to complete a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry at Wuhan University (2016–2020), where he continued his work under Prof. Chen. Further enriching his global research perspective, Dr. Liu spent a year (2018–2019) as a visiting scholar at the University of Houston, working with renowned chemist Prof. P. Shiv Halasyamani.

🏫 Professional Endeavors

Since 2020, Dr. Liu has been serving as an Assistant Professor at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University. In this role, he has actively mentored students, developed research projects in solid-state chemistry and optical materials, and continued publishing in high-impact journals. His multidisciplinary background has allowed him to bridge organic synthesis, crystallography, and photonic materials in a unique and impactful way.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Liu’s research focuses on nonlinear optical (NLO) materials, second harmonic generation (SHG), lanthanide and transition metal complexes, and bioinorganic chemistry. His work has led to the discovery and design of new inorganic and hybrid materials that possess significant applications in photonic devices and biomedical fields. Notably, his studies on iodates, tellurates, lanthanide nitrates, and terpyridine complexes have contributed to enhancing laser damage thresholds, band gap engineering, and anticancer activity of metal complexes.

🏆 Accolades and Recognition

With 29 peer-reviewed publications, an H-index of 10, and over 445 citations, Dr. Liu has established himself as a promising young researcher in materials chemistry. His contributions have appeared in leading journals like Chemical Science, Inorganic Chemistry, Dalton Transactions, Chemistry of Materials, and Angewandte Chemie. His global collaboration with researchers in the U.S. and China further reflects the broad scientific impact of his work.

🌍 Impact and Influence

Dr. Liu’s discoveries have significantly advanced the understanding of structure–property relationships in nonlinear optical crystals and bioactive coordination compounds. His work is paving the way for next-generation optoelectronic devices, while also offering novel therapeutic strategies using metal-based anticancer agents. His research bridges fundamental science with practical applications—ranging from light manipulation to potential medical treatments.

🔮 Legacy and Future Contributions

As a rising star in inorganic and materials chemistry, Dr. Hongming Liu is poised to make long-term contributions to photonic materials and coordination chemistry. His ability to innovate across disciplines and collaborate internationally suggests a bright future in shaping technologies critical to medicine, electronics, and energy. With continued research, teaching, and leadership, Dr. Liu is building a legacy of scientific excellence and educational impact.

Publications

📄 A Balance in SHG Response, Band Gap and Birefringence in a Series of Rare‑Earth Sulfate‑Iodate
Authors: Chunxiang Wu, Yuze Li, Zhengli Liang, Xiao Jiang, Hui Fang, Lixiang Qin, Xingyuan Bai, Lehui Liu, Xingxing Jiang, Zheshuai Lin, Hongming Liu
Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure
Year: 2025

📄 Different p‑block elements induce C3[111] octahedral distortion in titanium to generate an intense nonlinear effect
Authors: Z. Li, Z. Liang, J. Wan, L. Liu, C. Wu, P. Wang, X. Jiang, Z. Lin, H. Liu
Journal: Chemical Science
Year: 2025

📄 NaMoO₃(IO₃)(H₂O): water molecule introduction induces strong second harmonic generation response, widened band gap and large anisotropy
Authors: Y. Shui, Z. Liang, Z. Li, J. Wan, L. Liu, X. Jiang, Z. Lin, H. Liu
Journal: Dalton Transactions
Year: 2024

📄 Synthesis, cancer cell antiproliferative and antibacterial activity of zinc hydroxybenzoate complexes of substituted terpyridines
Authors: N. Zhang, D. Sun, X. Guan, B. Wang, Z. Wang, M. Chen, X. Xue, H. Liu, Z. Ma
Journal: Inorganic Chimica Acta
Year: 2024

📄 Synthesis of substituted terpyridine nickel nitrate complexes and their inhibitory selectivity against cancer cell lines
Authors: X. Huang, B. Wang, D. Sun, M. Chen, X. Xue, H. Liu, Y. Zhou, Z. Ma
Journal: Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry
Year: 2024

Meiyan Gao | Chemistry | Best Research Award

Published on 15/11/202415/11/2024 by Book of Award

Dr. Meiyan Gao | Chemistry | Best Research Award

University of California, Berkeley | United States

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Early Academic Pursuits 📚

Dr. Meiyan Gao’s academic journey began at Yantai University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Chemistry. With a GPA of 3.63, her undergraduate work set a foundation in chemical research, mentored by Prof. Tao He. She advanced her studies with a Master’s in Inorganic Chemistry at Fuzhou University, in collaboration with the Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter (CAS), where her research on titanium-oxo clusters and photocatalytic applications, guided by Profs. Jian Zhang and Lei Zhang, laid the groundwork for her future pursuits.

Professional Endeavors 🧪

Dr. Gao’s career reflects a profound commitment to cutting-edge chemistry. She served as an Assistant Researcher at the Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, where her expertise grew in synthesizing titanium-oxo clusters and exploring their photocatalytic properties. Currently, she is a Postdoctoral Scholar at UC Berkeley under Prof. Omar M. Yaghi, focusing on the chemistry of MOFs, COFs, and ZIFs in reticular chemistry, a field pushing boundaries in materials science.

Contributions and Research Focus 🔬

Dr. Gao’s research is highly influential in the realms of reticular and inorganic chemistry. She has published 38 peer-reviewed articles, including in Nature Communications and Journal of the American Chemical Society. Her contributions to MOFs, COFs, and titanium-oxo clusters, including her pivotal work on CO₂ reduction and photocatalysis, have garnered over 1,300 citations. Her recent book chapter on titanium-oxo clusters in Atomically Precise Nanochemistry is a testament to her expertise in this specialized field.

Accolades and Recognition 🏅

Dr. Gao’s accomplishments have been celebrated with numerous awards. Highlights include the 2024 Carbon Future Young Investigator Award, the 2023 Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-Financed Students Abroad, and the Exploration Excellent Award from Adamas (2022, 2023). She has also been recognized with the Outstanding Graduate Award from Fuzhou University, exemplifying her commitment to academic excellence early on.

Impact and Influence 🌍

As an invited reviewer and youth editorial board member for journals like SmartMat and eScience, Dr. Gao contributes to the direction of emerging research. Her patent disclosures on titanium-oxo clusters underline her role in developing sustainable chemical technologies, particularly in carbon-neutral and photocatalytic applications.

Legacy and Future Contributions 🌱

Dr. Gao’s work in metal-organic frameworks and sustainable chemical solutions positions her as a thought leader with long-term impact on environmental chemistry. Her involvement in editorial and guest editor roles reflects her influence in shaping future research trajectories, while her collaborative work at UC Berkeley signals exciting developments in reticular chemistry. Her legacy promises to drive forward both academic inquiry and practical applications in material science and sustainable chemistry.

Publications

📄 "A cluster-nanozyme-coenzyme system mimicking natural photosynthesis for CO₂ reduction under intermittent light irradiation"
Authors: Cui, X., Bai, H., Zhang, J., ... Lu, Z., Xiong, Y.
Journal: Nature Communications
Year: 2024

📄 "Conjugated microporous polymer derived hierarchically porous N-rich nanocarbon as a durable electrocatalyst for oxygen reduction reaction in Zn-air battery"
Authors: Liu, L., Xu, Z., Xia, Y., ... Zhang, Z., Wang, H.-L.
Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal
Year: 2024

📄 "Cross-Linking CdSO₄-Type Nets with Hexafluorosilicate Anions to Form an Ultramicroporous Material for Efficient C₂H₂/CO₂ and C₂H₂/C₂H₄ Separation"
Authors: Li, D., Gao, M.-Y., Deng, C.-H., ... Yang, Q.-Y., Song, B.-Q.
Journal: Small
Year: 2024

📄 "Light and Guest Responsive Behavior in a Porous Coordination Network Enabled by Reversible [2+2] Photocycloaddition"
Authors: Gao, M.-Y., Liu, L., Deng, C., ... Kaskel, S., Zaworotko, M.J.
Journal: Angewandte Chemie - International Edition
Year: 2024

📄 "Tuning the local coordination environment of silver(I) coordination networks with counterions for enhanced electrocatalytic CO₂ reduction"
Authors: Cui, X., Wang, X., Fu, C., ... Kong, T., Xiong, Y.
Journal: Science China Chemistry
Year: 2024

Hathaikarn Manuspiya | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Published on 25/06/202425/06/2024 by Book of Award

Prof Dr. Hathaikarn Manuspiya | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

The Petroleum and Petrochemical College, Chulalongkorn University | Thailand

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Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Hathaikarn Manuspiya embarked on her academic journey with a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science from Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, in 1994. She continued her studies in Polymer Science, earning a Master's degree from the Petroleum and Petrochemical College, Chulalongkorn University, in 1997. Pursuing her passion for materials engineering, Dr. Manuspiya received her Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University, USA, in 2003, focusing on advanced materials science and engineering.

Professional Endeavors

Dr. Manuspiya's professional career is marked by a series of significant roles. From 2003 to 2004, she was a Visiting Researcher at the Materials Research Institute, Pennsylvania State University. She then joined the Petroleum and Petrochemical College at Chulalongkorn University as a Lecturer in 2004, progressing to Assistant Professor by 2006, Associate Professor by 2016, and finally Professor of Polymer Technology in 2018. Her administrative acumen is reflected in her roles as Associate Dean for Research Affairs (2012-2016) and Deputy Director (2016-2020) before becoming the Director of the Center of Excellence on Petrochemical and Materials Technology (PETROMAT) in 2021.

Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Manuspiya's research is extensive and impactful, spanning ultrasonics, spectroscopy, molecular docking, and density functional theory. Her work in bacterial cellulose, advanced nanomaterials, and bio-additives has led to significant advancements in food packaging, energy storage, and biotechnology. She has led over 50 research projects with substantial funding and has mentored numerous Ph.D. and Master's students, contributing to the academic and professional growth of future scientists.

Accolades and Recognition

Throughout her career, Dr. Manuspiya has received numerous prestigious awards. Notable recognitions include the L'Oréal Thailand “For Women in Science” Fellowship (2011), Honorable Mention Awards from BioPlastics Innovation Contest (2016), and the Most Outstanding in Teaching Award by Chulalongkorn University (2016). In 2023, she was elected to the University Council of Phetchabun Rajabhat University and has been a vital member of various national and international committees.

Impact and Influence

Dr. Manuspiya's influence extends beyond her research. She has significantly contributed to open science through organizing conferences, panel discussions, and science exhibitions. Her consultancy work has facilitated the development of new polymer compounds and innovative industrial solutions, enhancing the practical applications of her research.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Dr. Manuspiya’s legacy is characterized by her dedication to advancing materials science and fostering the next generation of researchers. Her future contributions are expected to continue shaping the fields of petrochemical and polymer technology, with ongoing research projects aimed at sustainable and innovative solutions for industrial and environmental challenges.

Notable Publications

Superhydrophilic bacterial cellulose membranes efficiently separate oil-in-water emulsions 2023 (3)

Nanocomposite films of PLA/PBAT blends incorporated with porous clay heterostructure from mixed surfactant systems and their effect of temperature and pressure on dielectric properties 2023 (1)

Improvement of compatibility, mechanical, thermal and dielectric properties of poly(lactic acid) and poly(butylene adipate‐co‐terephthalate) blends and their composites with porous clay heterostructures from mixed surfactant systems 2022 (3)