Hiba Muhammed | Bioelectronics and Biomaterials | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Hiba Muhammed | Bioelectronics and Biomaterials | Best Researcher Award

University of Calicut | India

Ms. Hiba Muhammed is an emerging researcher in pharmacology and biomedical sciences with interdisciplinary expertise bridging pharmacology, chemistry, and nanotechnology. Her research contributions encompass nanomaterial synthesis, drug design, neuropharmacology, and biomedical applications of hybrid composites. She has co-authored publications in reputed international journals such as Physica B: Condensed Matter and Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, where her work explored nanocurcumin–titanium dioxide bio-nanocomposites and multifunctional chitosan–chloro-aspirin materials for biomedical and energy applications. She has also contributed a book chapter on the therapeutic potential of carbon nanotubes in managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Her academic research projects include investigations into neuroprotective agents and green-synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles, highlighting her focus on translational pharmacology and biocompatible nanomaterials. She has been recognized with multiple academic excellence awards and holds a university rank in pharmacology. With active participation in national and international conferences, poster presentations, and workshops on biostatistics, pharmacovigilance, and computational drug discovery, Ms. Hiba Muhammed demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing experimental pharmacology and nano biomedicine. Her works have earned citations indexed in Scopus, reflecting growing recognition in the scientific community.

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Featured Publications

• Anju, P., Muhammed, H., Kantholi, A., Bahuleyan, B., & Ramesan, M. T. (2025). Synthesis of nanocurcumin conjugated titanium dioxide bio-nanocomposites for enhanced optical, thermal, electrical, and antibacterial applications. Physica B: Condensed Matter, 711, 417269. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physb.2025.417269

• Muhammed, H., Faheema, S., Thayyil, M. S., Udayan, G., & Ramesan, M. T. (2025). Multifunctional chitosan/chloro-aspirin composites for energy storage and biomedical applications. Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, 102(8), 101866. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jics.2025.101866

Swaroop S. Sonone | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Faculty Award

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Mr. Swaroop S. Sonone | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Faculty Award

School of Forensic Sciences, JSPM University, Pune | India

Mr. Swaroop S. Sonone, Assistant Professor at the School of Behavioural and Forensic Sciences, Jayawant Shikshan Prasarak Mandal (JSPM) University, Pune, India, is a distinguished academic and researcher specializing in Digital and Cyber Forensics, Forensic Ballistics, and Cyber Psychology. He holds an M.Sc. in Forensic Science (Digital & Cyber Forensics) and a B.Sc. in Forensic Science from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, along with a Diploma in Photography. He has qualified multiple national eligibility tests, including UGC-NET (three times) and MH-SET (SPPU, 2021), showcasing his academic competence and commitment to higher education. His research credentials, as indexed in Scopus (Author ID: 57219960845; ORCID: 0000-0002-3358-348X), include 24 publications, 670 citations, and an h-index of 5, reflecting his consistent scholarly contribution and scientific impact. Mr. Sonone has demonstrated exemplary academic leadership as Programme Coordinator, IQAC Coordinator, and Editor of the International Journal of Forensic Sciences (IJFSC). His notable publications, such as Water Contamination by Heavy Metals (2020) and Unveiling the Power of Nanoparticles for Latent Fingerprints (2024), highlight his interdisciplinary expertise bridging forensic and environmental sciences. Recognized for his excellence in teaching and research, he received the Young Forensic Faculty Award (NAEF-2025) by ThinkSakshya. Beyond academia, he actively engages in public science communication through national media, fostering forensic awareness. With his intellectual rigor, innovation, and leadership, Mr. Swaroop S. Sonone continues to advance forensic science education and research in India, exemplifying professional excellence and academic integrity.

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Featured Publications

  • Sonone, S. S., Jadhav, S., Sankhla, M. S., & Kumar, R. (2020). Water contamination by heavy metals and their toxic effect on aquaculture and human health through food chain. Letters in Applied NanoBioScience, 10(2), 2148–2166. Cited by 562.

  • Gulia, S., Rohilla, R. K., Sankhla, M. S., Kumar, R., & Sonone, S. S. (2020). Impact of pesticide toxicity in aquatic environment. Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, 11(3), 10131–10140. Cited by 166.

  • Verma, R. K., Sankhla, M. S., Rathod, N. V., Sonone, S. S., Parihar, K., & Singh, G. K. (2022). Eradication of fatal textile industrial dyes by wastewater treatment. Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, 12(1), 567–587. Cited by 74.

  • Mohan, H., Rajput, S. S., Jadhav, E. B., Sankhla, M. S., Sonone, S. S., Jadhav, S., et al. (2021). Ecotoxicity, occurrence, and removal of pharmaceuticals and illicit drugs from aquatic systems. Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, 11(5), 12530–12546. Cited by 65.

  • Singhal, M., Jadhav, S., Sonone, S. S., Sankhla, M. S., & Kumar, R. (2021). Microalgae-based sustainable bioremediation of water contaminated by pesticides. Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, 12, 149–169. Cited by 54.