Assist. Prof. Dr. Deependra Parajuli | Material Science | Innovative Research Award

Tribhuvan University | Nepal

Dr. Deependra Parajuli, Ph.D., is a distinguished Associate Professor of Physics and Senior Researcher at the Research Center for Applied Science and Technology (RECAST), Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal. With a strong foundation in experimental and computational physics, he also serves as a Sports Expert at the National Sports Council. Renowned for his multidimensional contributions in academia, innovation, and national-level scientific leadership, Dr. Parajuli has represented Nepal in numerous international scientific forums and Olympiads, reflecting his dedication to both science and education.

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Strengths for the Awards✨

Dr. Deependra Parajuli exemplifies innovative excellence in research through his sustained contributions to physics, materials science, and interdisciplinary technology. His Ph.D. thesis on MXenes as Topological Insulators reflects advanced exploration into next-generation materials, while his subsequent research on nanocomposites, solar technologies, ferrites, and quantum-level simulations illustrates a forward-thinking and application-driven mindset.

Key strengths include:

• Highly cited research: Over 1,710 citations with an h-index of 25 and i10-index of 59, indicating impactful scholarly contributions.

• Robust publication record: More than 30 articles in reputed Scopus-indexed journals (Q1–Q4) such as Applied Physics A, Results in Physics, and Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics. Notable innovative works include:

  • Optical and luminescence properties of ZnO nanoparticles (2020, Q2)

  • Cadmium substitution in Ni-Zn nanoferrites (2021, Q2)

  • Magnetic and DC electrical properties of Co-Zn nanoferrites (2021, Q2)

• Innovation in project execution: Led cutting-edge projects like Smart Perovskites for Smart Devices, Green Synthesis of Ferrite Nanoparticles for Cancer Therapy, and 4000W Solar Hydrogen Generators.

• Academic leadership and mentorship: Supervised multiple M.Sc. and Ph.D. theses, including works on supercapacitor materials from bio-waste, which showcases sustainable and creative scientific inquiry.

• Books and applied outreach: Authored over 13 books, blending scientific principles with martial arts and educational tools—demonstrating his ability to integrate science into everyday learning and practice.

• Recognition and honors: Winner of the NAST Technology Award 2081, IEEE Excellence Award 2023, IFSM Youth Award, and Nepal Bidhya Bhushan, which validate his impact in national and international research arenas.

🎓 Education

Dr. Parajuli began his academic journey with a School Leaving Certificate (SLC) in 1995 and continued through Intermediate Science and B.Sc. in Physics, Mathematics, and Statistics at Tribhuvan University, Nepal. He earned his M.Sc. in Physics in 2004, specializing in Solid State and Plasma Physics. He later completed his Ph.D. in Physics in 2020 from Andhra University, India, with his dissertation focused on the “Computational and Experimental Investigations on M’2M”xXyene as Topological Insulator.” His academic path has been marked by excellence, winning scholarships and accolades at every stage.

🧑‍🏫 Experience

With over two decades of academic service, Dr. Parajuli began as a part-time lecturer in 2004 and has risen through ranks to become Assistant Professor and now Associate Professor. He has mentored numerous undergraduate and postgraduate theses, supervised Ph.D. candidates, and guided more than 25 research-based student projects. He has been a pivotal figure in Olympiad training, curriculum development, and organizing conferences and workshops, both nationally and internationally.

🔬 Research Interests On Material Science

Dr. Parajuli’s research interests lie in materials science, computational physics, nanotechnology, and solar cell efficiency modeling. He focuses on advanced materials like MXenes, ferrites, and perovskites, contributing to fields such as energy storage, semiconductors, and biomedical nanocomposites. He is actively involved in interdisciplinary research merging traditional knowledge with modern science.

🏅 Awards & Honors

Dr. Parajuli’s contributions have been widely recognized through several prestigious awards including the Nepal Bidhya Bhushan “Ka”, the Science and Technology Promotion Award (NAST, GoN), the Education Award from the Ministry of Education, and the International Federation of Societies of Microscopy Youth Award. He also received the Silver Jubilee Scholarship from the Government of India and recently earned the Excellence Award in Professionalism and Research (2023).

📚 Publications

• Advancements in MXene-polymer nanocomposites in energy storage and biomedical applications
  Authors: D Parajuli, N Murali, D KC, K Samatha, AA Kim, M Park, B Pant
  Year: 2022
  Citations: 71

• Magnetic and DC Electrical Properties of Cu Doped Co–Zn Nanoferrites
  Authors: P Himakar, D Parajuli, N Murali, V Veeraiah, K Samatha, TW Mammo, …
  Year: 2021
  Citations: 61

• Cadmium substitution effect on structural, electrical and magnetic properties of Ni-Zn nano ferrites
  Authors: D Parajuli, PA Rao, V Raghavendra, B Suryanarayana, T Paulos, …
  Year: 2021
  Citations: 59

• Effect of Cr³⁺ substitution on dc electrical resistivity and magnetic properties of Cu₀.₇Co₀.₃Fe₂−ₓCrₓO₄ ferrite nanoparticles…
  Authors: K Chandramouli, B Suryanarayana, PP Varma, V Raghavendra, …
  Year: 2021
  Citations: 49

• Correction to: Microstructural, thermal, electrical and magnetic analysis of Mg²⁺ substituted Cobalt ferrite
  Authors: S Jesus Mercy, D Parajuli, N Murali, A Ramakrishna, Y Ramakrishna, …
  Year: 2021
  Citations: 49

• Surface plasmon resonance biosensor sensitivity improvement employing of 2D materials and BaTiO₃ with bimetallic layers of silver
  Authors: A Uniyal, A Pal, G Srivastava, MM Rana, SA Taya, A Sharma, BR Altahan, …
  Year: 2023
  Citations: 46

• Influence of Cr³⁺ substituted NiZnCo nano-ferrites: structural, magnetic and DC electrical resistivity properties
  Authors: GV Priya, N Murali, MK Raju, B Krishan, D Parajuli, P Choppara, …
  Year: 2022
  Citations: 45

• Effect of Cu substitution on the structural, magnetic, and dc electrical resistivity response of Co₀.₅Mg₀.₅₋ₓCuₓFe₂O₄ nanoferrites
  Authors: P Himakar, D Parajuli, K Jayadev, N Murali, P Taddesse, SY Mulushoa, …
  Year: 2021
  Citations: 45

• Correlation between the structural, magnetic, and dc resistivity properties of Co₀.₅M₀.₅₋ₓCuₓFe₂O₄ (M = Mg, and Zn) nano ferrites
  Authors: D Parajuli, P Taddesse, N Murali, K Samatha
  Year: 2021
  Citations: 45

• Structural, dc electrical resistivity and magnetic investigation of Mg, Ni, and Zn substituted Co-Cu nano spinel ferrites
  Authors: D Parajuli, N Murali, AV Rao, A Ramakrishna, K Samatha
  Year: 2022
  Citations: 43

✅ Conclusion

Dr. Deependra Parajuli stands as a dynamic, visionary scholar whose academic, scientific, and educational contributions exemplify the spirit of innovation and excellence. With a career devoted to the advancement of physics, material science, and interdisciplinary applications, he is an ideal nominee for the Innovative Research Award. His global outreach, research productivity, mentorship, and leadership in both science and education make him a paragon of scholarly impact.