M. Sasikala | Nanostructured Materials | Editorial Board Member

Prof. Dr. M. Sasikala | Nanostructured Materials | Editorial Board Member

Professor and Head at Karpagam College of Pharmacy | India

Prof. Dr. M. Sasikala is a distinguished researcher in Pharmaceutical Analysis, recognized for her extensive contributions to analytical method development, phytochemical investigations, and anticancer drug discovery, with strong expertise in spectroscopic, chromatographic, and bioanalytical techniques. Her work on medicinal plants such as Ipomoea aquatica, Peristylus goodyeroides, and Eugenia jambolana has generated impactful insights into antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties, along with the development of nanoparticle-based therapeutic systems and in-silico docking models that support modern drug design. With 34 citations, 9 Scopus-indexed documents, and an h-index of 3, she demonstrates consistent scholarly relevance, further strengthened by an extensive publication portfolio that includes peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and patents. Her experience as a reviewer and editor for international journals highlights her capability to critically evaluate scientific manuscripts across pharmaceutical and analytical sciences. She has also contributed to scientific development through research presentations, organization of academic programs, and supervision of student research projects focused on analytical instrumentation and natural product chemistry. With her strong academic judgment, demonstrated research productivity, and editorial experience, Dr. Sasikala is highly suitable for the position of Editorial Board Member, bringing depth of expertise and a commitment to advancing high-quality scholarly publishing.

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Featured Publications

Sasikala, M., & Sundaraganapathy, R. (2017). Qualitative analysis of alkaloids exist in the hydroalcoholic extract of Ipomoea aquatica Forssk. in Tamil Nadu. International Journal of ChemTech Research, 10(7), 446–454. Cited by: 15

Samala, A., Sowmya, M., Sasikala, M., & Chatlapelli, K. (2014). Development and validation of RP-HPLC method for the estimation of ropinirole hydrochloride in tablet dosage forms. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 6(3), 1178–1182. Cited by: 11

Subba Rao, A., Ramachandra Prasad, V., Rajendra, P., Sasikala, M., & Others. (2017). Numerical study of non-Newtonian polymeric boundary layer flow and heat transfer from a permeable horizontal isothermal cylinder. Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, 9(1). Cited by: 10

Sasikala, M., Sundaraganapathy, R., & Mohan, S. (2020). MTT assay on anticancer properties of phytoconstituents from Ipomoea aquatica Forsskal using MCF-7 cell lines for breast cancer in women. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, 13(3), 1356–1360. Cited by: 8

Kishore Konam, A., Soujanya, J., & Sasikala, M. (2013). Development and validation of RP-HPLC method for the determination of bisoprolol fumarate tablets. International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical and Nano Sciences, 2(1). Cited by: 8

Liu Feng | Nanocatalytic | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Liu Feng | Nanocatalytic | Best Researcher Award

Head of Research Office at Yunnan Precious Metals Lab | China

Dr. Liu Feng is a distinguished researcher from China specializing in precious metal nanocatalytic materials, currently affiliated with the Yunnan Precious Metal Laboratory in Kunming City, Yunnan Province. He earned his doctoral degree and has established himself as a leading expert in advanced catalyst design and electrochemical energy conversion. With 87 published documents, 896 total citations, and an h-index of 15 on Scopus, Dr. Liu has made substantial contributions to the field of nanocatalysis and sustainable energy materials. His work primarily focuses on the synthesis, structural modulation, and performance optimization of noble metal-based catalysts for hydrogen evolution and oxygen evolution reactions in water-splitting systems. Among his representative publications are “Size optimization of IrOx nanoparticles synthesized by Br mediation for enhanced PEM water electrolysis” (Molecular Catalysis, 2024), “Atomic Strain Wave-Featured LaRuIr Nanocrystals: Achieving Simultaneous Enhancement of Catalytic Activity and Stability toward Acidic Water Splitting” (Small, 2024), and “Ruddlesden–Popper Sr4Ir3O10 Perovskite: A New Family for Water Splitting Driven by Interlayer Oxygen Migration” (Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 2024). His additional works in Green Energy & Environment, Journal of Energy Chemistry, and Nano Research further highlight his innovative research on Ru-Ir-Mn oxide systems and bimetallic catalysts for efficient energy conversion. Dr. Liu’s research not only deepens the understanding of nanocatalyst mechanisms but also advances the development of durable and high-performance electrocatalytic materials for clean energy technologies.

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Feautured Publications

Zhu, L., Zhang, M., Xu, J., Li, C., Yan, J., Zhou, G., Zhong, W., Hao, T., Song, J., & others. (2022). Single-junction organic solar cells with over 19% efficiency enabled by a refined double-fibril network morphology. Nature Materials, 21(6), 656–663. Cited by: 2,209

Li, C., Zhou, J., Song, J., Xu, J., Zhang, H., Zhang, X., Guo, J., Zhu, L., Wei, D., Han, G., & others. (2021). Non-fullerene acceptors with branched side chains and improved molecular packing to exceed 18% efficiency in organic solar cells. Nature Energy, 6(6), 605–613. Cited by: 1,974

He, Z., Xiao, B., Liu, F., Wu, H., Yang, Y., Xiao, S., Wang, C., Russell, T. P., & Cao, Y. (2015). Single-junction polymer solar cells with high efficiency and photovoltage. Nature Photonics, 9(3), 174–179. Cited by: 1,890

Kan, B., Li, M., Zhang, Q., Liu, F., Wan, X., Wang, Y., Ni, W., Long, G., Yang, X., & others. (2015). A series of simple oligomer-like small molecules based on oligothiophenes for solution-processed solar cells with high efficiency. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 137(11), 3886–3893. Cited by: 918

Zhang, Q., Kan, B., Liu, F., Long, G., Wan, X., Chen, X., Zuo, Y., Ni, W., Zhang, H., & others. (2015). Small-molecule solar cells with efficiency over 9%. Nature Photonics, 9(1), 35–41. Cited by: 901