Suverna Trivedi | Materials Science | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Suverna Trivedi
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India

Suverna Trivedi
Affiliation Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Country India
Scopus ID 57208153318
Documents 34
Citations 1,119
h-index 18
Subject Area Materials Science
Event Metallurgical Engineering Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-4697-7338

Suverna Trivedi is an Indian chemical engineer and academic specializing in heterogeneous catalysis, nanostructured materials, environmental catalysis, perovskite solar cells, photocatalysis, carbon dioxide utilization, and sustainable energy technologies. She currently serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. Her research integrates catalytic materials development, emission control technologies, advanced functional materials, and renewable energy systems while emphasizing environmentally sustainable engineering solutions.[1]

Abstract

Suverna Trivedi has established a multidisciplinary research portfolio spanning catalytic materials, nanotechnology, environmental remediation, renewable energy, and advanced materials engineering. Her investigations include catalytic oxidation of vehicular pollutants, perovskite photovoltaic materials, photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide production, carbon dioxide utilization, and sustainable catalyst development. She has contributed to national and international collaborative projects, secured competitive research funding, supervised academic activities, and received international fellowships including the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Award. These achievements collectively demonstrate significant contributions to modern materials science and chemical engineering research.[2]

Keywords

Catalysis, Nanomaterials, Perovskite Solar Cells, Environmental Engineering, Photocatalysis, Carbon Dioxide Utilization, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Sustainable Energy, Air Pollution Control.

Introduction

The Innovative Research Award recognizes researchers demonstrating sustained scientific productivity, research excellence, and measurable impact within their disciplines. Suverna Trivedi’s academic career reflects continuous advancement from catalytic emission control technologies toward broader applications involving renewable energy materials, photocatalysis, environmental sustainability, and advanced functional materials. Her research combines experimental investigation with practical engineering applications relevant to industrial and environmental challenges.[3]

Research Profile

  • Assistant Professor, IIT Kharagpur.
  • Former Assistant Professor, NIT Rourkela.
  • Fulbright Visiting Scholar at the University of California, Berkeley.
  • Research interests include catalysis, nanomaterials, perovskite photovoltaics, photocatalysis, emission control, and environmental remediation.
  • Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator for multiple funded national and international research projects.[3]

Research Contributions

Her research has advanced catalytic oxidation systems for reducing carbon monoxide and methane emissions from compressed natural gas vehicles while simultaneously contributing to next-generation perovskite solar cell engineering, carbon dioxide photoreduction, photocatalytic wastewater treatment, defect-engineered photocatalysts, and multifunctional nanomaterials. Her collaborative research has also addressed atmospheric monitoring, electrochemical characterization, vibration isolation materials, and sustainable catalyst development.[4]

Publications

Suverna Trivedi has authored and co-authored more than thirty internationally indexed research publications covering catalysis, materials science, renewable energy, and environmental engineering. Representative publications include studies in AIChE Journal, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, ACS Applied Energy Materials, ACS Omega, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, and related journals.[5]

  • AIChE Journal (2018)
  • Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (2021)
  • ACS Omega (2021)

Research Impact

Suverna Trivedi has accumulated over 1,100 citations with an h-index of 18 and more than thirty indexed publications. Her work has attracted international collaborations through Fulbright, BRICS, and Indo-Poland scientific exchange initiatives while contributing to funded projects addressing clean energy, emission control, climate technologies, and sustainable materials engineering. Her academic service additionally includes editorial responsibilities, peer review, conference organization, invited lectures, and professional society memberships.[5]

Award Suitability

Based on her documented academic achievements, research productivity, funded projects, international collaborations, publication record, scientific leadership, and sustained contributions to materials science and chemical engineering, Suverna Trivedi demonstrates qualifications consistent with consideration for the Innovative Research Award. Her multidisciplinary research addresses scientific challenges involving sustainable energy systems, advanced materials, environmental remediation, and catalytic engineering while supporting technological innovation and academic development.[4]

Conclusion

Suverna Trivedi’s academic profile reflects continuous contributions to catalysis, nanomaterials, renewable energy technologies, and environmental engineering. Through internationally recognized publications, collaborative research, competitive funding, scientific outreach, and educational leadership, she has established a significant research presence within the broader field of materials science and sustainable engineering.[2][3]

References

  1. Elsevier. Scopus Author Details: Suverna Trivedi, Author ID 57208153318.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57208153318
  2. Trivedi S. et al. (2020). Suppressing recombination in perovskite solar cells via surface engineering of TiO2 ETL.
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0038092X193128003-4697-7338
  3. Trivedi S. et al. (2021). Metal halide perovskites for energy storage applications.
    https://chemistry-europe.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ejic.202100015
  4. Trivedi S. et al. (2021). Development of All-Inorganic Lead Halide Perovskites for Carbon Dioxide Photoreduction.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2021.111047
  5. Trivedi S. et al. (2020). A review of aspects of additive engineering in perovskite solar cells.
    https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlehtml/2019/ta/c9ta07657c

Sabi William Konsago | Ferroelectric Materials | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Sabi William Konsago | Ferroelectric Materials | Excellence in Research Award

Postdoctoral Researcher at Jožef Stefan Institute | Slovenia

Dr. Sabi William Konsago is an emerging researcher in electronic ceramics whose work focuses on the development, structural engineering, and functional optimization of lead-free ferroelectric and piezoelectric oxide materials, with a particular emphasis on Ba(Zr,Ti)O₃–(Ba,Ca)TiO₃ thin films prepared by chemical solution deposition. With 20 citations, 5 Scopus-indexed publications, and an h-index of 2, he has established a strong research footprint in the field through contributions that address fundamental and application-driven challenges in designing high-performance dielectric and electromechanical materials. His research advances understanding of how chemical formulation, solvent selection, and thermal-processing conditions influence microstructure, crystallographic orientation, domain behavior, and energy-storage efficiency in complex oxide thin films. He has developed novel ethylene-glycol-based precursor systems, optimized processing routes for improved film uniformity, and demonstrated pathways to enhance dielectric properties, breakdown strength, and electromechanical responses, leading to results published in internationally recognized journals such as Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, ACS Applied Electronic Materials, Journal of Materials Chemistry C, and Molecules. His work is characterized by the integration of advanced characterization techniques, including XRD, SEM, AFM, SIMS, XPS, dielectric spectroscopy, and electromechanical testing, to correlate processing parameters with functional performance. Beyond thin films, his contributions also include investigations of bulk ceramics and structure–property relationships in high-entropy and multifunctional oxides. Through active participation in international conferences and collaborative projects, he has contributed to the broader advancement of sustainable, lead-free electronic materials and demonstrated potential for long-term scientific impact.

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Featured Publications

Konsago, S. W., Žiberna, K., Kmet, B., Benčan, A., Uršič, H., & Malič, B. (2022). Chemical solution deposition of barium titanate thin films with ethylene glycol as solvent for barium acetate. Molecules, 27(12), 3753. (Cited by: 18)

Konsago, S. W., Žiberna, K., Matavž, A., Mandal, B., Glinšek, S., Fleming, Y., Benčan, A., Brennecka, G. L., Uršič, H., & Malič, B. (2024). Engineering the microstructure and functional properties of 0.5Ba(Zr0.2Ti0.8)O₃–0.5(Ba0.7Ca0.3)TiO₃ thin films. ACS Applied Electronic Materials, 6(6), 4467–4477. (Cited by: 6)

Konsago, S. W., Debevec, A., Cilenšek, J., Kmet, B., & Malič, B. (2023). Linear thermal expansion of 0.5Ba(Zr0.2Ti0.8)O₃–0.5(Ba0.7Ca0.3)TiO₃ bulk ceramic. Informacije MIDEM, 53(4), 233–238. (Cited by: 3)

Konsago, S. W., Žiberna, K., Matavž, A., Mandal, B., Glinšek, S., Brennecka, G. L., Uršič, H., & Malič, B. (2025). High energy storage density and efficiency of 0.5Ba(Zr0.2Ti0.8)O₃–0.5(Ba0.7Ca0.3)TiO₃ thin films on platinized sapphire substrates. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 13(4), 2911–2919. (Cited by: 1)

Konsago, S. W., Žiberna, K., Ekar, J., Kovač, J., & Malič, B. (2024). Designing the thermal processing of Ba(Ti0.8Zr0.2)O₃–(Ba0.7Ca0.3)TiO₃ thin films from an ethylene glycol-derived precursor. Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 12(36), 14658–14666.