Shuai Zhao | 2D Materials and Beyond | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Shuai Zhao | 2D Materials and Beyond | Best Researcher Award

Soochow University | China

Dr. Shuai Zhao, is a distinguished researcher specializing in organic functional molecular low-dimensional materials and optoelectronics, focusing on the design, programmable self-assembly, and cascade energy conversion mechanisms of organic cocrystals and heterostructures. His research has achieved significant breakthroughs in molecular systems, controllable synthesis, and mechanism elucidation, enabling precise fabrication of multicomponent block heterostructures and advanced optical materials. Dr. Shuai Zhao authored 8 peer-reviewed publications, in high-impact journals such as J. Am. Chem. Soc., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., Adv. Funct. Mater., Nano Lett., and Small, contributing to scalable synthesis of organic core/shell architectures, dual- and multi-wavelength optical waveguides, and continuously tunable organic cocrystal alloys for photonic integration and display applications. His work is cited 26 times across 21 documents, with an h-index of 2, reflecting his growing impact in the field. He holds a granted Chinese invention patent and has secured competitive research funding, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Youth Program) and the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (Youth Program). Dr. Shuai Zhao’s pioneering work on stepwise epitaxial growth, programmable in-situ co-assembly, and dynamic control of optical outputs has advanced understanding of structure–property relationships in low-dimensional organic materials. Recognized through postdoctoral talent awards and provincial excellence programs, he actively contributes to the research community via editorial service, peer review, and development of novel strategies for molecular design, photonic device integration, and multifunctional organic optical materials, establishing him as a leading figure in organic optoelectronic research.

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Featured Publications

  • Zhao, S., Zhang, J.-X., Wang, L., Xu, C.-F., Ma, Y., Wang, X.-D., & Liao, L.-S. (2025). Stepwise epitaxial growth of core-shell organic crystals for advanced dual-emission optical applications. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 47, 15510–15518. https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.2025xxxx

  • Zhao, S., Zhang, J.-X., Xu, C.-F., Ma, Y., Luo, J.-H., Lin, H., Shi, Y., Wang, X.-D., & Liao, L.-S. (2024). Programmable in-situ co-assembly of organic multi-block nanowires for cascade optical waveguides. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 63, e202412712. https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202412712

  • Jiang, J.-H., Zhao, S., Sun, Y., & Wang, X.-D.* (2025). From binary to higher-order organic cocrystals: Design principles and performance optimization. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 64, e202507102. https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202507102

  • Deng, X.-Y., Zhao, S., Zhang, J.-X., Tu, J.-N., Lv, Z.-J., Zhang, X., Lu, J.-Y., Hu, Y., Zhao, C., Shi, Y.-L., & Wang, X.-D. (2025). Molecular-template vertical epitaxial growth of two-dimensional stacked organic cocrystal. Advanced Materials, in minor review.

  • Zhang, J.-X., Zhao, S., Lu, Z., & Wang, X.-D.* (2025). Flourishing organic active optical waveguides with diversity and creativity. Advanced Functional Materials, e06412. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202506412

Santosh Routu | Nano electronics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Santosh Routu | Nano electronics | Best Researcher Award

Lendi Institute of engineering &Technology | India

Dr. Santosh Routu is an accomplished Associate Professor in Electronics & Communication Engineering with expertise in nanomaterials, sensors, and computational electronics. Holding a Ph.D. from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, he has 10+ years of academic and research experience, 35+ publications, and collaborations with global institutions like Technion University (Israel) and NIT Rourkela.

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Strengths for the Awards✨

  1. Strong Academic Background

    • PhD from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, a premier institute in India.

    • Consistent academic performance with an 8.46 CGPA in M.Tech (Radar & Microwave Engg.) and multiple national-level qualifications (NET-JRF, GATE).

  2. High-Quality Research Publications

    • 18 SCI-indexed publications (Q1 & Q2 journals like Materials Science and Engineering: B, Chemosphere, Applied Surface Science).

    • Total of 40+ publications, including book chapters and conference papers.

    • Best Paper Award at IEEE UPCON-2018 (international conference).

  3. Diverse Research Expertise

    • Specializations in 2D materials (graphene, silicene, germanene), semiconductor devices, sensors, and nanotechnology.

    • Experience in first-principles calculations (CASTEP, Material Studio), thin-film fabrication, and VLSI design.

  4. Research Grants & Patents

    • Successfully secured funding for multiple projects (e.g., ZnO/graphene alcohol sensor, SERB-ITS project).

    • Patent filed on graphene oxide membranes for water filtration.

  5. Collaborations & Interdisciplinary Work

    • Active collaborations with researchers from IITs, NITs, and international institutions (Technion University, Israel).

    • Work spans materials science, electronics, machine learning, and biomedical applications.

Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering (2016–2021), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.

  • M.Tech in Radar & Microwave Engineering (2011–2013, CGPA: 8.46), Andhra University.

  • B.Tech in ECE (2006–2010, 66.43%), JNTU Kakinada.

  • Qualified NET-JRF (2015), GATE (2011), and NPTEL courses in Deep Learning, Python, and Machine Learning.

Experience 💼

  • Associate Professor: Lendi Institute (2024–Present), V.R. Siddhartha Engineering College (2022–2024).

  • Research Fellow: IIT (ISM) Dhanbad (2016–2021, JRF/SRF).

  • Assistant Professor: Raghu Institute of Technology (2013–2016).

Research Interests On Nano electronics 🔍

  • 2D Materials (Graphene, Silicene, Germanene).

  • Thin-Film Sensors (Alcohol, Gas, Biomedical).

  • Optical/Thermodynamic Properties of nanomaterials.

  • VLSI/CADENCE for high-power devices.

Awards & Honors 🏆

  • Best Paper Award at IEEE UPCON-2018 (Japan collaboration).

  • SERB-ITS Grant (₹1.11L) for fluorinated silicene research.

  • Patent Published on graphene oxide water filtration (2023).

Publications 📜

1. First-principle calculations of structural, electronic, optical and thermal properties of hydrogenated graphene
Authors: V Kumar, R Santosh, S Chandra
Year: 2017
Citations: 26

2. Improved charge carrier dynamics through a type II staggered Ce MOF/mc BiVO4 nn heterojunction for enhanced visible light utilisation
Authors: A Kuila, P Saravanan, S Routu, P Gopinath, M Jang, C Wang
Year: 2021
Citations: 25

3. The structural, electronic, optical and thermodynamical properties of hydrofluorinated graphene: First-principle calculations
Authors: R Santosh, V Kumar
Year: 2019
Citations: 21

4. First-principle calculations of structural, electronic, optical and thermodynamical properties of fluorinated graphene
Authors: V Kumar, R Santosh
Year: 2019
Citations: 21

5. Simultaneous S-scheme promoted Ag@AgVO3/g-C3N4/CeVO4 heterojunction with enhanced charge separation and photo redox ability towards solar photocatalysis
Authors: NS Mishra, A Kuila, P Saravanan, D Bahnemann, M Jang, S Routu
Year: 2023
Citations: 20

6. First-Principles Calculations of the Structural, Electronic, Elastic and Optical Properties of LiGaS2 and LiGaSe2 Semiconductors Under Different Pressures
Authors: V Kumar, S Chandra, R Santosh
Year: 2018
Citations: 15

7. Thermo-photodynamic perspective of the simultaneous S-Scheme ternary heterostructure through Ag3VO4 shuttle for the increased photo-redox ability
Authors: A Kuila, S Routu, P Saravanan, C Wang, D Bahnemann
Year: 2022
Citations: 14

8. The effect of pressure on the electronic and optical properties of hydrogenated graphene: a first-principles study
Authors: R Santosh, V Kumar
Year: 2019
Citations: 14

9. Structural, stability, electronic, optical and thermodynamic properties of hydrogenated germanene using first-principle calculations
Authors: R Santosh, A Sinha, V Kumar
Year: 2020
Citations: 12

10. A first-principles study of the stability and structural, optical, and thermodynamic properties of hydrogenated silicene
Authors: R Santosh, V Kumar
Year: 2020
Citations: 11

Conclusion 🌟

Dr. Santosh is a dynamic researcher and educator with contributions in nanomaterial simulations, sensor fabrication, and VLSI. His work bridges theoretical and experimental electronics, supported by international collaborations and grants. A Senior Member of OSA/SPIE, he continues to advance innovations in semiconductor technologies.