Manish Kumar | X-ray Diffraction | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Manish Kumar | X-ray Diffraction | Young Scientist Award

Associate Professor at Delhi University | India

Dr. Manish Kumar, Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Delhi, is a dedicated researcher specializing in coordination chemistry, organometallic chemistry, and bioinorganic chemistry with significant expertise in the design and synthesis of metal complexes for biological and medicinal applications. His doctoral research focused on the synthesis and characterization of metal complexes derived from quinolone derivatives and heterocyclic ligands, exploring their structural and biological properties. He has authored 145 publications indexed in Scopus, with a total of 1,333 citations from 1,189 documents and an h-index of 19, reflecting both productivity and research impact. His notable works include studies on copper(II) and nickel(II) complexes, nanocomposites, and metallodrug development, contributing to advancements in DNA and protein binding studies, antimicrobial evaluation, and drug delivery systems. Dr. Kumar has co-authored multiple book chapters with international publishers, further demonstrating his contribution to medicinal inorganic chemistry and bioremediation. He has been recognized for his academic and research achievements, including qualifying national-level examinations such as UPSC Chemist, CSIR-UGC NET, and GATE with top rankings. His teaching experience at the University of Delhi as Assistant Professor (Guest) included mentoring postgraduate students and supervising laboratory courses in inorganic chemistry. Beyond his academic output, he has presented at national and international conferences, gaining visibility within the scientific community. With strong laboratory management skills and extensive experience in advanced spectroscopic and electrochemical techniques, Dr. Manish Kumar continues to establish himself as an influential figure in inorganic and bioinorganic chemistry with promising contributions to sustainable and biomedical research.

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Feautured Publications

Raw, R. S., Kumar, M., & Singh, N. (2013). Security challenges, issues and their solutions for VANET. International Journal of Network Security & Its Applications, 5(5), 95–105. Cited by: 300

Nie, J., Sun, Y., Zhou, Y., Kumar, M., Usman, M., Li, J., Shao, J., Wang, L., … (2020). Bioremediation of water containing pesticides by microalgae: Mechanisms, methods, and prospects for future research. Science of the Total Environment, 707, 136080. Cited by: 297

Kumar, M., Sahu, S. K., Kumar, R., Subuddhi, A., Maji, R. K., Jana, K., Gupta, P., … (2015). MicroRNA let-7 modulates the immune response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection via control of A20, an inhibitor of the NF-κB pathway. Cell Host & Microbe, 17(3), 345–356. Cited by: 275

Sinha, A., Gulati, A., Saini, S., Blanc, C., Gupta, A., Gurjar, B. S., Saini, H., … (2014). Prompt plasma exchanges and immunosuppressive treatment improves the outcomes of anti-factor H autoantibody-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome in children. Kidney International, 85(5), 1151–1160. Cited by: 251

Jain, V., Kumar, M., & Chatterji, D. (2006). ppGpp: Stringent response and survival. Journal of Microbiology, 44(1), 1–10. Cited by: 212

Mishra, S., Kumar, R., & Kumar, M. (2023). Use of treated sewage or wastewater as an irrigation water for agricultural purposes—Environmental, health, and economic impacts. Total Environment Research Themes, 6, 100051. Cited by: 182

 

Chen Xu | Martensitic Transformation | Best Materials Engineering Award

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Chen Xu | Martensitic Transformation | Best Materials Engineering Award

Doctor at China Jiliang University | China

Dr. Chen Xu is an Assistant Research Fellow at China Jiliang University specializing in the metallurgy and materials science of magnesium, aluminum, titanium, and copper alloys. He earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Zhengzhou University, following an M.D. in Metallurgical Engineering from Lanzhou University of Technology and a B.A. in Metallurgical Engineering from Lanzhou College of Information Science and Technology. His research spans melting processes, microstructure, heat treatment, deformation treatment, corrosion resistance, coatings, martensitic transformations, and first-principles calculations. Dr. Xu has contributed to several national research projects, including those funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals such as Materials & Design, Journal of Magnesium and Alloys, Materials Science & Engineering A, and Journal of Alloys and Compounds. His recent works cover topics like heat treatment effects on Mg-Sc alloys, martensitic transformation behavior, micro-galvanic corrosion, and advanced aluminum-titanium-carbon master alloys. He has also published research on the optimization of aluminum alloys and collaborated on interdisciplinary studies involving carbon quantum dots for cancer therapy. With a 7 Scopus-indexed publications citation count of 67 and an h-index of 4 on Scopus, his profile is at an early stage of international recognition, supported by active involvement in national projects, editorial board membership with Modern Chemical Research, and patent applications. Chen Xu’s contributions demonstrate a clear trajectory toward impactful innovations in advanced materials engineering, combining experimental studies with computational insights to advance alloy design and performance.

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Featured Publicationns

Xu, C., Liu, S., Wang, J., & Li, H. (2023). Initial micro-galvanic corrosion behavior between Mg₂Ca and α-Mg via quasi-in situ SEM approach and first-principles calculation. Journal of Magnesium and Alloys, 11(3), 958–965. Cited by: 21

Xu, C. (2023). Martensitic transformation behavior during tensile testing at room temperature in β-type Mg-35 wt%Sc alloy. Materials Science & Engineering A, 865, 144602. Cited by: 7

Xu, C. (2023). Effect of quenching temperature on microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-35 wt%Sc alloy. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 943, 169165. Cited by: 5

Xu, C. (2019). Preparation and synthesis thermokinetics of novel Al-Ti-C-La composite master alloys. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 776, 904–911. Cited by: 43

Xu, C. (2017). Effect of Al-5Ti-0.62C-0.2Ce master alloy on the microstructure and tensile properties of commercial pure Al and hypoeutectic Al-8Si alloy. Metals, 7(6), 227. Cited by: 52