Subhrangsu Sarkar | Metal Nanoparticles | Best Research Article Award

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Subhrangsu Sarkar | Metal Nanoparticles | Best Research Article Award

Dr. Subhrangsu Sarkar , University of Fribourg , Switzerland.

Dr. Subhrangsu Sarkar 🎓 is a dedicated physicist and post-doctoral fellow at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland 🇨🇭, working under Prof. Christian Bernhard. With a deep passion for nanoscience and quantum physics, his academic journey spans prestigious institutes like TIFR Mumbai and IIT Delhi 🇮🇳. His research investigates the intricate effects of finite sizes in metal nanoparticles, blending quantum, surface, and lattice deformation phenomena 🔬. An awardee of the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship 🏅, he brings international insight and innovative thinking to condensed matter physics. His pursuits reflect a balance of theoretical understanding and experimental precision ⚛️.

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🎓 Education and Experience 

  • 📍 Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Fribourg, Switzerland (Jul 2018 – Present)

  • 📍 Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Physics, IISc Bengaluru, India (Feb 2018 – Jun 2018)

  • 🎓 Ph.D. in Physics, TIFR, Mumbai, India (Aug 2010 – Dec 2017)
    (Thesis: Finite size effect in metal nanoparticles)

  • 🎓 M.Sc. in Physics, IIT Delhi (Aug 2008 – Jul 2010) – CGPA: 7.933

  • 🎓 B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics, (Aug 2005 – Jul 2008)

Suitabilty Summary

Dr. Subhrangsu Sarkar, currently a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, is a distinguished physicist whose research exemplifies scientific excellence and innovation. His recent publication titled “Composite antiferromagnetic and orbital order with altermagnetic properties at a cuprate/manganite interface” (PNAS Nexus, 2024) is a strong contender for the Best Research Article Award. This pioneering work unravels a novel interplay of composite magnetic and orbital orders, revealing altermagnetic properties at a complex oxide interface—an area at the forefront of condensed matter physics.

Professional Development 

Dr. Sarkar’s professional journey is marked by rigorous training and global exposure 🌍. Selected through highly competitive entrance exams like TIFR and JEST, he built a strong foundation in theoretical and experimental physics 🧪. His postdoctoral stints at IISc Bengaluru 🇮🇳 and the University of Fribourg 🇨🇭 have advanced his expertise in condensed matter and nanoscale physics. Collaborating with top researchers and publishing impactful findings, he continues to push the boundaries of material science 🔍. His participation in global scientific communities and commitment to interdisciplinary innovation shape his evolution as a skilled and forward-thinking researcher 🧠✨.

Research Focus 

Dr. Sarkar’s research is focused on condensed matter physics, particularly exploring finite size effects in metal nanoparticles 🔬. His work delves into the complex interaction of quantum size, surface energy, and lattice deformation at the nanoscale ⚛️. Through a combination of experimental methods and theoretical analysis, he aims to understand how these effects influence the electronic, magnetic, and structural properties of nanomaterials 🌡️. His current work at the University of Fribourg involves optical spectroscopy and superconductivity studies, contributing to the development of next-generation quantum materials and devices 💡🔧. His research sits at the intersection of physics and nanotechnology 🧿.

Awards and Honors 

  • 🇨🇭 Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship for Post-Doctoral Research (2018) 🏆

  • 🎓 TIFR Research Fellowship – Selected via national test and interview (Top 50 of 5000) 🧠

  • 🧪 National Eligibility Test (NET) in Physics, CSIR, Govt. of India (2010) ✅

  • 📈 Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) in Physics – 97.8 percentile, Top 100 (2010) 📊

  • 🎯 Joint Admission Test (IIT-JAM) for M.Sc. in Physics – All India Rank 146 (2010) 📘

  • 📄 Composite antiferromagnetic and orbital order with altermagnetic properties at a cuprate/manganite interface – PNAS Nexus, 2024
    🔗 DOI: 10.1093/pnasnexus/pgae100 📅 2024 🧲🧠

Publication Top Notes

  • ☀️ Nanocrystalline Flash Annealed Nickel Oxide for Large Area Perovskite Solar Cells – Advanced Science, 2023
    🔗 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202302549 📅 2023 ⚡🔋

  • 🧪 Long-ranged Cu-based order with dz2d_{z^2} orbital character at a YBa₂Cu₃O₇/manganite interface – npj Quantum Materials, 2021
    🔗 DOI: 10.1038/s41535-021-00311-y 📅 2021 🧲🔬

  • 🌀 Magnetic field dependence of the copper charge density wave order in a YBa₂Cu₃O₇/Nd₀.₆₅(Ca₀.₇Sr₀.₃)₀.₃₅MnO₃ superlattice – Physical Review B, 2021
    🔗 DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevB.104.174513 📅 2021 📡📈

  • 🔍 Infrared study of the interplay of charge, spin, and lattice excitations in the magnetic topological insulator EuIn₂As₂ – Physical Review B, 2021
    🔗 DOI: 10.1103/physrevb.103.245101 📅 2021 🌌🎶

  • 🔬 Dependence of fast electron characteristics on the thickness of the nanocrystalline film target in intense, ultrashort laser–solid interaction – Applied Physics B, 2020
    🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s00340-020-07499-0 📅 2020 💥🧿

Orkhan Gulahmadov | Nanotechnology | Best Innovation Award

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Orkhan Gulahmadov | Nanotechnology | Best Innovation Award

Dr.Orkhan Gulahmadov , Baku State University , Azerbaijan.

Orkhan G. Gulahmadov 🎓 is a dedicated physicist specializing in nanotechnology and self-powered sensors. He holds a Master’s degree in Atomic and Molecular Physics (2020) and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Physics and Technology of Nanostructures (2021-2024) at Baku State University. Currently, he serves as a junior researcher at the Nano Research Laboratory at BSU’s Center of Excellence for Research, Development, and Innovation. His expertise includes triboelectric nanogenerators, nanocomposites, and renewable energy sources. Orkhan has participated in prestigious international projects, conferences, and grants, significantly contributing to advanced materials research. 🌍🔬.

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Education & Experience 📚🔬

  • Master’s in Atomic and Molecular Physics (2020) – Baku State University 🎓
  • Ph.D. in Physics and Technology of Nanostructures (2021-2024) – Baku State University 🧪
  • Junior Researcher (2022-Present) – Nano Research Laboratory, BSU 🏢
  • Chief Laboratory Assistant (2020-2022) – Nano Research Center, BSU 🏛️
  • Laboratory Assistant (2018-2020) – Nano Research Center, BSU 🔬

Suitability Summary

Dr. Orkhan G. Gulahmadov has demonstrated exceptional innovation in nanotechnology, particularly in developing triboelectric nanogenerators for renewable energy applications. His pioneering hybrid energy system, which integrates triboelectric nanogenerators into a smart backpack, has won recognition for its potential to revolutionize portable energy solutions. His research in self-powered sensors and nanocomposite-based materials has expanded the possibilities for energy-efficient devices, making him a perfect candidate for the Best Innovation Award.

Professional Development 🌍🔬

Orkhan Gulahmadov has actively participated in international training, exchange programs, and prestigious research grants. He attended the Winter School at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Russia (2019) and the ICESCO workshop on Instrumentation & Reverse Engineering (2021). His involvement in innovative projects includes Technofest Azerbaijan (2022), Teknofest Black Sea 2022 in Türkiye, and leading an award-winning project on Hybrid Energy Systems using Triboelectric Nanogenerators (2023-2024). Orkhan has also secured a Short-Term Scientific Mission (STSM) Grant under COST Action CA19118, focusing on enhancing TENG technology. 🔬🚀.

Research Focus 🔍⚡

Orkhan G. Gulahmadov specializes in nanotechnology, self-powered sensors, and renewable energy solutions. His research includes the development of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), which harness mechanical energy for sustainable power solutions. He also explores nanocomposite materials, optimizing their efficiency for self-powered sensors in wearable technology and environmental monitoring. His work integrates advanced nanomaterials, such as nylon/CNT films and TiO₂ nanocomposites, to improve energy harvesting. Through international collaborations and high-impact publications, Orkhan contributes to advancing smart energy solutions, nanomaterials, and innovative sensor technologies for next-generation applications. 🌍⚡🔬.

Awards & Honors 🏆🎖️

  • 2015 & 2017 – “Best Student of the Year” at Baku State University 🏅
  • 2022 – 3rd Place in the “Socially Oriented Technologies” category at Technofest Azerbaijan 🥉
  • 2023 – “Young Scientist of the Year” Award, Baku State University 🎓🏆
  • 2023-2024 – Winner of the 4th Grant Competition for Education & Research Projects by the Small and Medium Business Development Agency of Azerbaijan 💡🔬
  • 2022 – Winner of the “Innovative Young Engineers” grant in the “Innovative Youth” category of the “Make the Idea Real” 2022 competition by the Youth Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan 🏅
  • 2023 – Winner of the Short-Term Scientific Mission (STSM) Grant from COST Action CA19118, focusing on Enhancement of Triboelectric Nanogenerators 💡🎓
  • 2022 – Winner in the “Socially Oriented Technologies” category at Technofest Azerbaijan 🥉
  • 2019 – “Winter School” participant at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Dubna, Russia ❄️🌍

Publication Top Notes

  • 📜 Development of Nylon/Fe₃O₄ Nanocomposite Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Self‐Powered Transmission Line Monitoring Applications – Energy & Environmental Materials, 2025, cited by 0.
  • ⚡ Gait analysis by using electric signals from a triboelectric nanogenerator – Engineering Research Express, 2022, cited by 7.
  • 🔬 Enhancement of triboelectric nanogenerators with nylon/TiO₂ nanocomposite films – MRS Communications, 2024, cited by 5.
  • 🌬️ The wind‐driven Scotch yoke‐based triboelectric nanogenerator system for energy harvesting – International Journal of Energy Research, 2022, cited by 4.
  • 🏗️ Enhancement of performance of triboelectric generators by introduction of micro-and nano-structures on triboelectric films – Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 2021, cited by 3.
  • ⚙️ Investigating the effect of variation of TiO₂ nanoparticle concentration on the performance of nylon/TiO₂ nanocomposite-based TENG – Journal of Ovonic Research, 2024, cited by 0.
  • 🧪 Enhancing performance of triboelectric nanogenerators by using titanium oxide/polyvinyl chloride nanocomposite films – 7th International Conference Modern Trends in Physics, 2021, cited by 7.
  • 🔎 Triboelectric Generators Based on Nylon and Structured Silicon – 2nd International Science and Engineering Conference, 2021, cited by 2.
  • ⚡ Efficient and continuous generation of electricity from triboelectric nanogenerators operated in the contact-separation mode by a Scotch yoke system – 6th International Conference “Nanotechnology”, year not specified.

 

Florence Acha | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Florence Acha | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Florence Acha, University of Massachusetts Lowell, United States.

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Education and Experience

Education 🎓:

  • Ph.D. (In-View): Plastics Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, USA (2023–Present)
  • M.Eng.: Plastics Engineering (Honors), University of Massachusetts, Lowell, USA (2025)
  • B.Eng.: Polymer and Textile Engineering (First Class Honors), Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria (2019)
  • High School: WASSCE, Elaihor Grammar School, Nigeria (2013)

Experience 🛠️:

  • Research Assistant: University of Massachusetts, Lowell (2023–Present)
  • Research Assistant: Igwe Isaac Laboratory, Nigeria (2019–2023)
  • Teaching Assistant: Anambra, Nigeria (2023–2024)
  • Production Intern: Obino Industrial Company, Delta, Nigeria (2018)

Suitability For The Award

Ms. Florence Acha, a rising star in the field of polymer engineering, is highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award for her exceptional academic and research achievements. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Plastics Engineering at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Ms. Acha has already demonstrated significant contributions to the advancement of polymer science, nanotechnology, and biomaterials. Her research on developing PFAS-free superhydrophobic coatings for textile applications exemplifies her commitment to creating sustainable solutions for modern challenges.

Professional Development 

Awards and Honors

  • 🏆 Best Graduating Student Award: Polymer and Textile Engineering, FUTO (2019)
  • 🏅 IBE MIT Alumni Award: Best Graduating Student, FUTO (2019)
  • 🎖️ Educational Support Award: HillCity Foundation, Nigeria (2016–2019)
  • 💰 Delta State Bursary Scholarship: Delta State Scholarship Board (2015–2019)
  • 🥇 Award of Excellence: Leadership Service, Holiness Campus Fellowship, FUTO (2019)
  • 🌟 Best Alpha Scholar: Alpha Tutors, FUTO (2014)
  • 📝 Essay Recognition: Delta State Pharmacists & Millennium Development Goals (2013)
  • 🏅 Best Student in English Language: Elaihor Grammar School, Nigeria (2013)

Publications Top Notes

  1. Tuning Wetting Properties Through Surface Geometry in the Cassie–Baxter State (2025) 📜
  2. Support Information (DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.28121858) (2025) 📊
  3. The Science and Technology of Paints – Cleaning of Paints (2024) 📚
  4. Innovative Applications of Nanomaterials in Semiconductor Manufacturing: Advancing Efficiency and Performance for Next-Generation Technologies (2023) 🧪
  5. Utilization of Granite Quarry Dust Extender in Formulating Anti-Corrosive Paints for the Protection of Steel (2021) 🛡️
  6. Formulation of Anti-Corrosive Alkyd Paints Based on Umuahia Clay Extender (2020) 🎨