Prakalathan | Polymer Science | Technology Advancement Award

Dr. Prakalathan, Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology, Madurai, India.

Dr. K. Prakalathan

is the Director and Head of CIPET, Madurai. With over 24 years of experience at CIPET across multiple campuses, he is a leading figure in polymer science and technology. His expertise spans polymer composites, biopolymers, and biomedical waste management. An accomplished researcher, Dr. Prakalathan has published in international journals and presented at conferences globally. He has guided numerous postgraduate and doctoral scholars, coordinated 424 workshops, and represented India in international forums on plastics. His educational journey includes M.Sc., M.Tech., and a Ph.D. in Polymer Science.

Education and Experience

M.Sc. (Chemistry): School of Chemistry, Madurai Kamaraj University

M.Tech. (Polymer Technology): CUSAT, Cochin

Ph.D. (Chemistry – Polymer Science): Utkal University, Bhubaneswar

CIPET Experience: 24 years across Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, and Madurai campuses

Professional Experience:

Research Associate, Bamboo Board Factory, Kerala (10 months)
Lecturer, Cochin University of Science and Technology (4 months)

International Visits: Represented India at ISO/TC 61 meetings in South Korea, Japan, and Sweden

Suitability For The Award

Dr. K. Prakalathan, Director and Head of CIPET Madurai, is a trailblazer in polymer science and technology with over 24 years of experience in advancing polymer materials and their applications. His expertise in polymeric materials, biopolymers, composites, and biomedical waste management has driven technological innovation and sustainability. Dr. Prakalathan’s contributions to polymer research, education, and international collaborations make him an ideal candidate for the Technology Advancement Award.

Professional Development

Dr. K. Prakalathan

has an extensive professional development portfolio, including organizing and conducting 424 workshops and courses at CIPET. He has led training sessions on cutting-edge polymeric material technologies and testing methods. A global representative for India in the field of plastics, Dr. Prakalathan has visited countries like the USA, South Korea, Japan, and Sweden for advanced training and international standards discussions. His dedication to education is reflected in mentoring postgraduate and doctoral scholars, fostering innovation and research in polymer science.

Research Focus

Dr. K. Prakalathan’s research interests 🧑‍🔬 encompass a wide array of areas within polymer science and technology, focusing on innovative and impactful applications. His work in polymer composites explores advanced material combinations to enhance functionality across industries. He is actively involved in the development of biopolymers, offering sustainable solutions to pressing environmental challenges . His research in biomedical waste management aims to design efficient systems for managing healthcare-related waste, promoting safety and sustainability . Dr. Prakalathan also specializes in polymer blends and alloys, striving to improve material properties for industrial applications , and in polymer processing and testing, advancing characterization techniques for quality assurance and performance optimization . Through his research, he contributes significantly to both scientific innovation and environmental sustainability.

Publications Top Notes

Surface Modification and Engineering of Nanoscale Absorbent and Their Composite – Carbon Nanostructures, 2024, Part F2589, pp. 89–104 – Cited by: 0.
Preparation and Characterization of Shear Thickening Fluid Coated Polypropylene Fabric for Soft Armour Application – Journal of the Textile Institute, 2021, 112(10), pp. 1555–1567 – Cited by: 9.
Development of Hybrid Composites and Joining Technology for Lightweight Structures – Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials, 2018, pp. 123–131 – Cited by: 4.
Influence of Transition Metal Ion-Adsorbed Montmorillonite on Polylactic Acid Nanocomposites – Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 2014, 27(12), pp. 1631–1650 – Cited by: 6.
Rheological and Thermomechanical Behaviour of Polylactide/Modified Layered Silicate Nanocomposites – Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 2014, 27(10), pp. 1303–1320 – Cited by: 1.
Reinforcing Effect and Isothermal Crystallization Kinetics of Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate) Nanocomposites – Polymer Composites, 2014, 35(5), pp. 999–1012 – Cited by: 36.
Polylactide/Modified Layered Silicates Nanocomposites: Morphological, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties – Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 2012, 31(19), pp. 1300–1310 – Cited by: 23.
Polylactide/Transition Metal Ion Modified Montmorillonite Nanocomposite: Mechanical Performance and Thermal Stability – Polymer Composites, 2012, 33(10), pp. 1848–1857 – Cited by: 5.

Shaista Taimur | Polymer | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Shaista Taimur, University of Wah, Pakistan.

Dr. Shaista Taimur

is a distinguished researcher and educator specializing in polymer and material chemistry. She earned her Ph.D. in Material/Polymer Chemistry from PIEAS, Islamabad, in 2018, with groundbreaking research on hybrid polymer nanocomposites. Her expertise spans advanced functional materials, nanocomposites, catalysis, and EMI shielding. Dr. Taimur is actively engaged in international collaborations with universities worldwide and serves as a consultant for industrial applications. She is passionate about sustainable materials and has contributed significantly to teacher training and capacity-building initiatives. Her dedication has earned her multiple awards and global recognition.

Publication profile

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Education and Experience

Ph.D. in Material/Polymer Chemistry (2018) – Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), Islamabad.
MPhil in Organic Chemistry (2002) – Government College University, Lahore.
MSc in Organic Chemistry (1998) – Punjab University, Lahore.
Consultant for Mineral Exploration Development Organization (MEDO) and polymeric antistatic flooring development.
Teacher Trainer for various institutions, focusing on Blooms Taxonomy and effective teaching methods.
Collaborator with institutions like King Abdulaziz University (Saudi Arabia), Cornell University (USA), and Nottingham Trent University (UK).

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Shaista Taimur is an exceptional researcher whose groundbreaking work in material and polymer chemistry positions her as a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With a Ph.D. in Material/Polymer Chemistry from the Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), her expertise spans advanced functional materials, nanocomposites, and green chemistry innovations. Her achievements include prestigious awards such as the Best Paper Award at the TANN’18 Conference and multiple travel grants for international conferences. Her research collaborations with global institutions, impactful contributions to academia and industry, and dedication to sustainable scientific solutions demonstrate her outstanding qualifications for this award.

Professional Development

Dr. Shaista Taimur actively participates in professional growth through workshops, training, and hands-on experiences

. She has attended programs on patent drafting, nanomaterials synthesis, and green chemistry, gaining expertise in cutting-edge technologies. Her interactive sessions on Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and Bloom’s Taxonomy have empowered educators in Pakistan. Collaborations with top global institutions like NUST, PIEAS, and BUITEMS reflect her commitment to excellence. As a resource person, she ensures knowledge transfer to academia and industry alike. Her focus on interdisciplinary research and innovative teaching makes her a beacon of inspiration in material sciences and education.

Research Focus

Dr. Shaista Taimur’s research centers on the development of advanced functional materials , focusing on polymer brushes, nanohybrids, and nanocomposites. Her pioneering work includes synthesizing conductive organic-inorganic hybrids for EMI shielding, catalysis, and environmental applications such as toxic metal recovery. She explores cutting-edge graft polymerization techniques, including emulsion, radiation, and microwave-assisted approaches. Her projects aim to revolutionize materials for sustainable development, with practical applications in biomedical devices, elastomeric nanocomposites, and space coatings. Passionate about green solutions, she combines innovation and sustainability in her research endeavors.

Awards And Honors

Travel Grant by HEC for Oral Presentation at the 50th Polymer World Congress (2024).
Best Paper Award at the 2nd International Conference of Theoretical and Applied Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (2018).
Travel Grant by HEC for Oral Presentation at TANN’18 (2018).
Recognized for developing polyamidoxime polymer brushes for various applications.
Active participant and presenter in numerous global conferences.

Publications Top Notes

Integrated synergy: PSF/PANI/GO membranes for dual-action textile dye detoxification – Cited by: 2, Year: 2024
Study of Polymer-Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) Thin Film Technology for Smart Electronic Devices – Cited by: 4, Year: 2024
Fabrication of nanofibrous vinyl brushes of clay minerals as an active support for gold nanoparticles for catalytic reduction – Year: 2023
Polypyrrole fabricated Laponite RD conductive nanocomposites: influence of grafting efficiency on structural and conductive properties – Year: 2023
Probing the role of hydrolytically stable, 3-aminopropyl triethoxysilane crosslinked chitosan/graphene oxide membrane towards Congo red dye adsorption – Cited by: 11, Year: 2022
Investigations on amidoxime grafted sepiolite based chitosan organic–inorganic nanohybrid composite beads towards wastewater detoxification – Cited by: 6, Year: 2022
Synthesis and EMI shielding studies of polyaniline grafted conducting nanohybrid – Cited by: 13, Year: 2021

Prakalathan | Polymer Science | Technology Advancement Award

Prakalathan | Polymer Science | Technology Advancement Award

Dr. Prakalathan, Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology, Madurai, India.

Publication profile

Orcid

Scopus

Education and Experience

Suitability For The Award

Professional Development

Research Focus

Publications Top Notes

Surface Modification and Engineering of Nanoscale Absorbent and Their Composite – Carbon Nanostructures, 2024, Part F2589, pp. 89–104 – Cited by: 0.

Preparation and Characterization of Shear Thickening Fluid Coated Polypropylene Fabric for Soft Armour Application – Journal of the Textile Institute, 2021, 112(10), pp. 1555–1567 – Cited by: 9.

Development of Hybrid Composites and Joining Technology for Lightweight Structures – Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials, 2018, pp. 123–131 – Cited by: 4.

Influence of Transition Metal Ion-Adsorbed Montmorillonite on Polylactic Acid Nanocomposites – Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 2014, 27(12), pp. 1631–1650 – Cited by: 6.

Rheological and Thermomechanical Behaviour of Polylactide/Modified Layered Silicate Nanocomposites – Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 2014, 27(10), pp. 1303–1320 – Cited by: 1.

Reinforcing Effect and Isothermal Crystallization Kinetics of Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate) Nanocomposites – Polymer Composites, 2014, 35(5), pp. 999–1012 – Cited by: 36.

Polylactide/Modified Layered Silicates Nanocomposites: Morphological, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties – Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 2012, 31(19), pp. 1300–1310 – Cited by: 23.

Polylactide/Transition Metal Ion Modified Montmorillonite Nanocomposite: Mechanical Performance and Thermal Stability – Polymer Composites, 2012, 33(10), pp. 1848–1857 – Cited by: 5.