Jiten Yadav | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jiten Yadav | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

Chandiagrh University, Punjab | India

Dr. Jiten Yadav is a dynamic and accomplished Materials Research Scientist, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the University Centre of Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Punjab, India. With a Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry and over five years of dedicated research, he specializes in nanomaterials, hybrid composites, biofuels, environmental remediation, and sustainable technologies. Renowned for his innovative synthesis of functional materials and nanocomposites, Dr. Yadav has made significant strides in both academic and applied science. His multidisciplinary work bridges energy solutions, biomedical innovations, and pollution management, earning him recognition through numerous awards, publications, patents, and collaborative projects with national and international research bodies.

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Strengths for the Awards✨

Dr. Jiten Yadav’s prolific contributions in materials chemistry, nanotechnology, biofuels, and environmental remediation establish him as a research leader in his domain. His strengths include:

  • Research Productivity: With 14+ peer-reviewed publications, several of which are published in high-impact journals (IF > 5), and multiple manuscripts under review, Dr. Yadav demonstrates consistent scholarly output.

  • Patent Innovations: He has filed two patents, including a portable water filtering apparatus, reflecting his ability to translate lab research into real-world applications.

  • Interdisciplinary Expertise: His work spans nanomaterials, biomass, biosensors, catalysis, and wastewater treatment—showcasing broad applicability in energy, health, and environment sectors.

  • Instrumentation Mastery: He exhibits strong command over advanced instruments like XRD, FESEM, HRTEM, and CVD, critical for high-level materials research.

  • Academic Service & Mentorship: As a Board of Studies Member at Chandigarh University and mentor to postgraduate students, he contributes actively to curriculum development and research training.

  • Recognition and Presentations: He has received multiple oral/poster awards and participated in over 10 international/national conferences, proving his recognition in the academic community.

  • Collaborative Network: Dr. Yadav collaborates with researchers across India, Chile, the USA, and Poland, adding international value to his research network.

🎓 Education

Dr. Yadav holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry (2020–2024) and a Master’s of Science in Chemistry (2018–2020), both from Chandigarh University, Punjab, India. His foundational knowledge stems from a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences (2015–2018), completed at Maharishi Dayanand University, Haryana. His education reflects a strong grounding in material science, advanced chemistry, and interdisciplinary applications.

👨‍🏫 Experience

Currently an Assistant Professor at Chandigarh University, Dr. Yadav leads high-impact research, mentors postgraduate students, and fosters academic-industry collaboration. His previous research engagements include significant industrial training with Ind-Swift, Ranbaxy, Cipla, and GSK. He has contributed to curriculum development as a Board of Studies Member, organized faculty workshops, and served as a session presenter in analytical and nanotechnology seminars. His teaching portfolio spans hands-on lab instruction and the supervision of master’s thesis projects.

🔍 Research Interest On Material Science

Dr. Yadav’s research spans nanomaterials, metal oxides, biosensors, polymer science, catalysts, biomass-derived fuels, and 2D materials like MXenes and graphene. His primary focus lies in energy conversion, photocatalytic degradation, wastewater treatment, and environmental remediation. With a hands-on approach to synthesizing sustainable materials, his work integrates green chemistry principles to drive innovation in energy, biomedicine, and environmental sciences.

🏅 Awards & Honors

Dr. Yadav has received four Best Poster/Oral Presentation Awards at national and international conferences between 2020 and 2023. As a Board of Studies Member at Chandigarh University, he has significantly contributed to academic excellence and curriculum enhancement. His leadership has been instrumental in organizing workshops on nanoscience and sustainable chemistry. He is also an active reviewer for prestigious journals like Applied Surface Science Advances, Heliyon, Scientific Reports, and MDPI Journals.

📚 Publications

  1. Biosensor detection of COVID-19 in lung cancer: Hedgehog and mucin signaling insights
    Authors: H. Marwah, J. Pant, J. Yadav, K. Shah, H.K. Dewangan
    Year: 2023
    Cited by: 18

  2. Malachite green dye purification from effluent using synthesized ceramic clay: Characterisation; optimization and scale up
    Authors: J. Yadav, O. Sahu
    Year: 2023
    Cited by: 14

  3. A review: on malachite green; synthesis, uses and toxic effects
    Authors: J. Yadav, K. Qanungo
    Year: 2023
    Cited by: 13

  4. Dye removal of cationic dye from aqueous solution through acid functionalized ceramic
    Authors: J. Yadav, O. Sahu
    Year: 2023
    Cited by: 11

  5. Bioadsorption of dye from textile effluent with surface response methodology
    Authors: J. Yadav, O. Sahu, H. Marwah
    Year: 2022
    Cited by: 5

  6. Optimizing malachite green dye removal with nano-silica clay in fixed-bed reactors
    Authors: J. Yadav, H. Marwah, J. Pant, J. Kumar
    Year: 2024
    Cited by: 2

  7. Identification of the Casparian strip integrity factor (CIF) gene family in Brassica napus and functional prediction of mature CIF small peptides
    Authors: M. Cheng, H. Hu, R. Chen, L. He, S. Wang, Y. Zheng, J. Yadav, H.O. Elansary, …
    Year: 2025

  8. Textile Wastewater Treatment for Basic Fuchsin Dye Removal using Highly Efficient Nano Earthenware Clay in Fixed-Bed Reactors
    Authors: J. Yadav, S. Chahal, V. Kashyap, K. Saxena, C. Kumar
    Year: 2025

  9. Investigation of nanoscale surface roughness, fractal growth, optical constant and dispersion parameters of rf-sputtered CdS thin films for high-performance metal–semiconductor …
    Authors: S. Pathak, S. Chaudhary, M. Shrivastav, J. Yadav, S. Shukla, Ş. Ţălu, …
    Year: 2025

  10. A Review on Biodiesel Production
    Authors: J. Yadav, O. Sahu
    Year: 2021

✅ Conclusion

With an exceptional record in materials chemistry, environmental applications, and sustainable nanotechnology, Dr. Jiten Yadav exemplifies scientific excellence, innovation, and societal impact. His versatile experience—from leading lab-based research to developing policy and mentoring students—underscores his role as a future leader in science and engineering. His contributions in publications, patents, pedagogy, and practical technologies stand as a testament to his dedication and influence.

Swastika Banerjee | Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Swastika Banerjee | Materials | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee | India

Dr. Swastika Banerjee is a distinguished computational chemist and materials scientist, currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at IIT Roorkee, India. With a strong research background in theoretical chemistry and materials informatics, she has made significant contributions to energy storage, electrochemistry, and computational materials design. Her work integrates advanced simulation techniques to develop novel materials for sustainable energy solutions.

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Strengths for the Awards✨

✅ Diverse Research Experience – With multiple postdoctoral positions at UC San Diego, University of Luxembourg, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and Shenzhen University, Banerjee has gained international exposure and collaborated with world-class researchers.

✅ Impactful Publications – Her research is published in high-impact journals such as Nature Communications, Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS), Advanced Functional Materials, and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, demonstrating strong research impact. Many of these papers are as a corresponding author, indicating leadership in her field.

✅ Strong Contributions to Energy Storage and Materials Science – Her computational work on lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries, and solid electrolytes contributes significantly to advancing next-generation energy storage solutions, which are crucial for sustainable energy applications.

✅ Research Grants & Fellowships – She has secured competitive research grants such as the EMR-II/ASPIRE Grant (2024), Faculty Initiation Grant (IIT Roorkee, 2022), Core Research Grant (SERB, DST, India, 2022), and was offered the Ramanujan Fellowship and Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship.

✅ Patents & Innovations – A patent on “Chlorine-based sodium solid electrolyte” highlights her ability to translate research into practical applications, an essential factor for the award.

✅ Recognized Expertise – She serves as a reviewer for high-impact journals (Angewandte Chemie, Chemistry of Materials, Joule, Nature Communications), showcasing her standing in the scientific community.

Education 🎓

Dr. Banerjee obtained her Ph.D. from the Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore (2011-2017). Prior to that, she earned an M.Sc. in Chemistry from IIT Kharagpur (2009-2011), securing the 3rd rank in her batch, and a B.Sc. in Chemistry (Hons) from The University of Burdwan (2006-2009), where she achieved the 1st rank in her university.

Experience 💼

  • Assistant Professor, IIT Roorkee (2022-Present)
  • Postdoctoral Associate, University of Luxembourg (Aug 2021 – Mar 2022)
  • Postdoctoral Associate, University of California San Diego, USA (Mar 2019 – Jul 2021)
  • Postdoctoral Researcher & Affiliate, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory & Shenzhen University, China (Jul 2017 – Feb 2019)
  • Research Associate, Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research, India (Jan 2017 – Jun 2017)
  • Visiting Scientist, Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Science, China (Nov 2016 – Dec 2016)

Research Interests On Materials🔍

Dr. Banerjee’s research focuses on computational materials science, exploring:

  • Non-local many-body dispersion interactions in materials
  • Electrochemistry and interfacial phenomena
  • Battery materials and energy storage solutions
  • Non-adiabaticity in chemical reactions
  • Thermoelectric properties of nanostructures
  • First-principles electronic structure theory
  • Algorithmic development for large-scale simulations
  • Materials informatics and data infrastructure

Research Contributions 🎯

Dr. Banerjee has advanced computational methods such as Density Functional Theory (DFT), Boltzmann Transport Equation modeling, and Non-Adiabatic Molecular Dynamics to study energy storage materials, excited state dynamics, and charge transport in semiconductors. Her theoretical insights have led to new frameworks for lithium superionic conductors and efficient electrode materials for next-generation batteries.

Awards & Recognitions 🏆

  • EMR-II/ASPIRE Grant, CSIR, India (2024)
  • Faculty Initiation Grant, IIT Roorkee (2022)
  • Core Research Grant, SERB, DST, India (2022)
  • Best Poster Awards at Chemical Frontiers (2015), Theoretical Chemistry Symposium (2014), Winter School on Frontiers in Materials (2014), and STCC-FC (2013)
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Award for securing 1st rank in The University of Burdwan (2010)
  • Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship for Postdoctoral Research (declined, 2021)
  • Ramanujan Fellowship (declined, 2021)
  • National Key R&D Program of China & National Natural Science Foundation of China Grants (2017)
  • Merit Scholarship, IIT Kharagpur (2010-2011)

Publications 📚

  1. Rechargeable alkali-ion battery materials: theory and computation

    • Authors: A Van der Ven, Z Deng, S Banerjee, SP Ong
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 255

  2. A stable cathode-solid electrolyte composite for high-voltage, long-cycle-life solid-state sodium-ion batteries

    • Authors: EA Wu, S Banerjee, H Tang, PM Richardson, JM Doux, J Qi, Z Zhu, …
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 196

  3. Tunable Lithium-Ion Transport in Mixed-Halide Argyrodites Li6–xPS5–xClBrx: An Unusual Compositional Space

    • Authors: SV Patel, S Banerjee, H Liu, P Wang, PH Chien, X Feng, J Liu, SP Ong, …
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 136

  4. Possible application of 2D-boron sheets as anode material in lithium ion battery: A DFT and AIMD study

    • Authors: S Banerjee, G Periyasamy, SK Pati
    • Year: 2014
    • Citations: 99

  5. Bridging the gap between simulated and experimental ionic conductivities in lithium superionic conductors

    • Authors: J Qi, S Banerjee, Y Zuo, C Chen, Z Zhu, MLH Chandrappa, X Li, SP Ong
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 84

  6. Origin of the Order–Disorder Transition and the Associated Anomalous Change of Thermopower in AgBiS2 Nanocrystals: A Combined Experimental and Theoretical Study

    • Authors: SN Guin, S Banerjee, D Sanyal, SK Pati, K Biswas
    • Year: 2016
    • Citations: 52

  7. Anodic performance of black phosphorus in magnesium-ion batteries: the significance of Mg–P bond-synergy

    • Authors: S Banerjee, SK Pati
    • Year: 2016
    • Citations: 49

  8. Thermodynamics and kinetics of the cathode–electrolyte interface in all-solid-state Li–S batteries

    • Authors: ML Holekevi Chandrappa, J Qi, C Chen, S Banerjee, SP Ong
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 46

  9. Motif-based design of an oxysulfide class of lithium superionic conductors: Toward improved stability and record-high Li-ion conductivity

    • Authors: S Banerjee, X Zhang, LW Wang
    • Year: 2019
    • Citations: 31

  10. Synthetic control of structure and conduction properties in Na–Y–Zr–Cl solid electrolytes

  • Authors: E Sebti, J Qi, PM Richardson, P Ridley, EA Wu, S Banerjee, R Giovine, …
  • Year: 2022
  • Citations: 30

Conclusion 🔖

Dr. Swastika Banerjee is a leading scientist in the field of computational chemistry and materials science. With a deep understanding of first-principles simulations and data-driven materials design, she continues to push the boundaries of sustainable energy research. Through her academic and research contributions, she is shaping the future of next-generation energy storage and electronic materials development.