Waseem Shoukat | Chemistry and Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Waseem Shoukat | Chemistry and Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

Institute of Chemical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University | Pakistan

Dr. Waseem Shoukat is an emerging and increasingly recognized researcher in organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and bioinformatics, with a rapidly expanding contribution to the development of thiosemicarbazone-based therapeutic candidates and advanced functional materials. His research portfolio reflects a strong integration of synthetic chemistry, spectroscopic characterization, molecular docking, biological screening, and nanomaterials engineering, enabling the discovery of compounds with significant antibacterial, antioxidant, and antidiabetic potential. His notable work on thiosemicarbazones, particularly the WS-1 and WS-2 ligands, has demonstrated exceptional binding affinities toward alpha-glucosidase, highlighting their promise as lead molecules for future pharmaceutical development. He has published in reputable international journals such as Journal of Molecular Structure, RSC Advances, Inorganic Chemistry Communications, and Natural Product Communications, contributing findings related to MOF-based drug delivery systems, electrochemical behavior of modified nanostructures, graphene oxide functionalization, coordination polymer electrocatalysis, and plant stress mitigation strategies. His interdisciplinary collaborations extend into areas of environmental microbiology, hydrocarbon-degrading microorganisms, natural dyeing applications, and aquaculture-related sustainability research. According to Google Scholar, he has produced a growing body of scholarly output with 71 citations, an h-index of 4, and an i10-index of 3, demonstrating steady research impact. His computational expertise includes the use of Molegro, Schrödinger Suite, PyRx, and Discovery Studio, supporting predictive modeling and structure–activity relationship analysis. Through his diverse publications, analytical capabilities, and innovative research approaches, Waseem Shoukat continues to contribute meaningfully to advances in medicinal chemistry, materials science, environmental biotechnology, and emerging functional materials.

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Featured Publications

• Haidri, I., Qasim, M., Shahid, M., Farooq, M. M., Abbas, M. Q., Fatima, R., & Ullah, Q. (2024). Enhancing the antioxidant enzyme activities and soil microbial biomass of tomato plants against the stress of sodium dodecyl sulfate by the application of bamboo biochar. Remittances Review, 9(2), 1609–1633.

• Shoukat, W., Hussain, M., Ali, A., Shafiq, N., Chughtai, A. H., Shakoor, B., … (2025). Design, synthesis, characterization and biological screening of novel thiosemicarbazones and their derivatives with potent antibacterial and antidiabetic activities. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1320, 139614.

• Qayyum, I., Rehman, F. U., Zahra, M., Batool, K., Shoukat, W., Arshad, S., & Zada, Z. (2023). Progressive innovations in advanced functional materials for emerging bio-electronics, drug sensing and healthcare. Journal of Drug & Alcohol Research, 12(5).

• Ain, Q., Nazli, Z. H., Aslam, M., Zafar, I., Afridi, H. I., Unar, A., Jamshaid, M., … (2024). Multifunctional analysis of banana leaves extracts for dyeing properties of pima cotton fabric using different mordants. Natural Product Communications, 19(2), 1934578X241231463.

• Ishfaq, M., Lateef, D., Ashraf, Z., Sajjad, M., Owais, M., Shoukat, W., Mohsin, M., … (2025). Zirconium-based MOFs as pH-responsive drug delivery systems: Encapsulation and release profiles of ciprofloxacin. RSC Advances, 15(33), 26647–26659.

Sandeep Kumar Singh | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Sandeep Kumar Singh | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

National Institute of Technology Nagaland | India

Mr. Sandeep Kumar Singh is an emerging researcher in the field of Mechanical Engineering with specialized expertise in nanomaterials synthesis, polymer matrix composites, and hybrid fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) materials. His research primarily focuses on developing advanced multifunctional composites through the surface functionalization of nanofillers such as graphene oxide, titanium dioxide (TiO₂), and silicon carbide to enhance mechanical, thermal, and tribological performance. He has published several high-impact articles in SCI-indexed journals including Polymer Composites, High Performance Polymers, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, and Advanced Engineering Materials, reflecting his significant contributions to materials design and nanocomposite technology. His investigations have led to new insights into fracture resistance, wear properties, and interface optimization in hybrid GFRP laminates and epoxy nanocomposites. In addition to journal publications, he has authored book chapters with international publishers like Springer, addressing advancements in sustainable nanocomposites and two-dimensional carbon-based materials. He has presented his research at prominent international conferences in the UK, Türkiye, and India, earning academic recognition for innovation and excellence. As a reviewer for reputed journals under Wiley, Springer Nature, and Taylor & Francis, he actively contributes to scholarly quality and peer evaluation in material science. His ongoing research endeavors aim to bridge the gap between nanotechnology and industrial applications, particularly in the fabrication of high-strength, lightweight composites for aerospace, automotive, and structural sectors. According to Google Scholar, his research has received 35 citations, with an h-index of 3 and an i10-index of 1, underscoring his growing impact and recognition within the global materials research community.

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Featured Publications

  • Singh, S. K., Nayak, B., Singh, T. J., & Halder, S. (2023). Investigating the role of synthesized reduced graphene oxide and graphite micro-fillers on mechanical and fretting wear performance of glass fiber epoxy-based composite. High Performance Polymers, 35(9), 946–962. https://doi.org/10.1177/095400832311XXXX

  • Singh, S. K., Singh, T. J., Nayak, B., Sonker, P. K., & Singh, M. A. (2024). Analysis of the impact of exfoliated graphene oxide on the mechanical performance and in-plane fracture resistance of epoxy-based nanocomposite. High Performance Polymers, 36(9–10), 487–507. https://doi.org/10.1177/095400832412XXXX

  • Singh, S. K., Singh, T. J., Halder, S., & Khan, N. I. (2025). Investigation of mechanical and thermo-mechanical properties of dopamine-functionalized TiO₂/epoxy nanocomposites. Polymer Composites. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.XXXX

  • Verma, Y. K., Singh, A. K., Singh, S. K., Dutta, S., & Paswan, M. K. (2025). Comprehensive analysis of enhanced thermal and mechanical properties in vacuum pressure impregnated (VPI) treated Chimono bamboo fibers through surface treatment with sodium hydroxide. Journal of Wood Chemistry and Technology, 45(1), 43–62. https://doi.org/10.1080/02773813.2025.XXXX

  • Singh, S. K., Singh, T. J., Singh, L. D., Sonker, P. K., & Mazumder, B. (2024). Experimental study on the impact of hybrid GFRP composites with graphene oxide and silicon carbide fillers on mechanical and wear properties. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1080/01694243.2024.XXXX