Rutuja Uday | Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Rutuja Uday | Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Rutuja Amate , Best Researcher Award , India.

Ms. Rutuja Uday Amate is a Postdoctoral Research Scholar at the Optoelectronic Devices Lab, School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, South Korea 🇰🇷. She specializes in advanced functional materials for electrochromic displays, energy storage devices, and electrocatalysis ⚡🔬. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (2024) from Yeungnam University, focusing on electrochromic energy storage in Nb₂O₅-based materials. With a strong background in nanoscience and nanotechnology, she has contributed significantly to material engineering, achieving multiple publications  and novel developments in nanomaterials. Her research expertise extends to thin film physics, energy conversion, and hybrid supercapacitors.

Publication Profile

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Education & Experience 🎓🛠

📌 Postdoctoral Researcher (2024-Present) – Yeungnam University, South Korea 🇰🇷
🔹 Research on electrochromic displays, energy storage, and electrocatalysis ⚡

📌 Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (2021-2024) – Yeungnam University, South Korea 🎓
🔹 Thesis: Electrochromic energy storage using Nb₂O₅ with material engineering 🏭
🔹 Developed novel materials like Nb₂O₅, WO₃, and multinary composites

📌 M.Sc. in Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (2018-2020) – Shivaji University, India 🇮🇳
🔹 Research on oxide & chalcogenide materials for resistive switching & photovoltaic devices 🌞

📌 B.Sc. in Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (2015-2018) – Shivaji University, India 🎓
🔹 Studied solid-state physics, quantum mechanics, nanomaterial synthesis, and energy devices 🔬

Suitability Summary

Ms. Rutuja Uday Amate, a Postdoctoral Research Scholar at Yeungnam University, South Korea, stands as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to her outstanding contributions in electrochromic displays, energy storage devices, and electrocatalysis. With an impressive research trajectory spanning across nanomaterials and electrochemical devices, she has demonstrated excellence in material engineering, charge storage kinetics, and functional thin films for sustainable energy applications.

Professional Development & Skills 🏆🧪

Ms. Rutuja Amate is an innovative researcher specializing in nanomaterials for energy applications ⚡. She has expertise in thin-film physics, electrochromic energy storage, hybrid supercapacitors, and electrocatalysis for hydrogen production 🚀. Her work involves designing novel nanostructures to enhance electrical, optical, and chemical properties. She has hands-on experience in micro/nanoelectronics fabrication, metal oxides, 2D-TMDs heterojunction thin films, and memory devices 💡. Her research aims to develop high-performance energy solutions through advanced material engineering. Passionate about sustainable energy, she actively explores new methodologies for energy conversion and storage technologies 🔋.

Research Focus 🔬⚡

Ms. Rutuja Amate’s research revolves around electrochromic energy storage, thin-film physics, and advanced nanomaterials 🏭. Her work enhances energy efficiency by engineering metal oxides and 2D materials for hybrid supercapacitors, electrocatalysts, and charge storage applications ⚙️. She explores intervalence charge transfer mechanisms, bilayer deposition effects, and multinary composites to optimize electrochemical performance. Her focus on nanoelectronics fabrication enables innovation in memory devices and resistive switching technologies 📡. By developing cutting-edge materials, she contributes to energy-efficient displays, hydrogen production, and sustainable energy storage solutions for the future 🌱🔋.

Awards & Honors 🏅

🏆 Achieved 09+ publications as a postdoctoral researcher 📚
🏆 Published 14+ research papers during Ph.D. tenure in Chemical Engineering ✍️
🏆 Recognized for novel material developments in electrochromic & energy storage research 🔬
🏆 Developed Nb₂O₅, WO₃, NbOPO₄, and hybrid composites for advanced energy devices ⚡
🏆 Contributed to intervalence charge transfer studies improving electrochemical performance ⚙️
🏆 Presented research at multiple international conferences on nanoscience & energy technologies 🌍.

Publication Top Notes

  • Double-Layered Nano-Composite of Copper-Manganese Oxide/rGO-Palladium for Asymmetric Supercapacitors” (February 2025) – 15 reads 📘
  • “Nanospheres of TiO₂/MoS₂ Composites Synthesized via Two-Step Chemical Route for High-Performance Supercapacitor Electrodes” (January 2025) – 4 reads 📘
  • “Synergistic Effects of Niobium Phosphate/Tungsten Oxide Core-Shell Nanocomposites for Asymmetric Supercapacitor” (December 2024) – 6 reads 📘
  • “Effect of Annealing Temperature on Morphology and Electrochromic Performance of Electrodeposited WO₃ Thin Films” (November 2024) – 29 reads 📘
  • “Molybdenum-Modified Niobium Oxide: A Pathway to Superior Electrochromic Materials for Smart Windows and Displays” (October 2024) – 10 reads 📘
  • “Synergistic Design of Processable Nb₂O₅-TiO₂ Bilayer Nanoarchitectonics: Enabling High Coloration Efficiency and Superior Stability in Dual-Band Electrochromic Energy Storage” (September 2024) – 5 reads 📘
  • “Exploring the Electrochemical Performance of Niobium Phosphate Electrode for Supercapacitor Application” (August 2023) – 8 reads 📘
  • “Bi-Functional Electrochromic Supercapacitor Based on Hydrothermal-Grown 3D Nb₂O₅ Nanospheres” (May 2023) – 12 reads 📘
  • “Improved Electrochromic Performance of Potentiostatically Electrodeposited Nanogranular WO₃ Thin Films” (February 2023) – 20 reads 📘
  • “Bipolar-Resistive Switching and Memristive Properties of Solution-Processable Cobalt Oxide Nanoparticles” (March 2020) – 25 reads 📘

 

Zorana Kovačević | Nanobiocomposites | Best Researcher Award

Zorana Kovačević | Nanobiocomposites | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Zorana Kovačević , University of Zagreb Faculty of Textile Technology, Croatia.

Dr. Zorana Kovačević is an assistant professor at the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Textile Technology, specializing in sustainable textile technologies and advanced nanobiocomposites. She teaches courses on textile finishing, fiber identification, and performance enhancement processes. Actively involved in national and European research projects, Zorana has contributed to patents, trademarks, and numerous scientific publications. She has honed her expertise through international collaborations and advanced training, including becoming an Ambassador of Sustainable Development in Textiles. Her work focuses on innovative solutions for sustainable materials and processes, making significant strides in eco-friendly textile advancements. 🌍🧵🔬

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Education and Experience

  • Ph.D. in Textile Technology, University of Zagreb (2019) 🎓
  • Graduate Engineer in Textile Technology, University of Zagreb (2009) 🧵
  • Assistant Professor, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Textile Technology (2023–Present) 👩‍🏫
  • Assistant, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Textile Technology (2009–2023) 👩‍🏫
  • Research Secondments at Institute for Natural Fibres and Medicinal Plants, Poland (2 months) & Brunel University, London (3 months) 🌍

Suitability summary for best researcher Award

Dr. Zorana Kovačević is a distinguished researcher with expertise in biodegradable composites, natural fibers, and sustainable materials. Her significant contributions to the field include advancing the development of biodegradable flame retardant nano-biocomposites and leveraging natural fibers such as Spartium junceum L. for innovative applications. Dr. Kovačević’s research aligns with current global priorities for sustainable and environmentally friendly materials, making her an ideal candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Professional Development

Dr. Zorana Kovačević has consistently enhanced her knowledge and skills throughout her academic career. In 2018, she earned the “Ambassador of Sustainable Development in Textiles” certificate from TU Chemnitz and Gherzi, following her participation in a textile sustainability school. Zorana completed a General Intellectual Property Course in 2022. Her commitment to research is evident through her active involvement in patent applications and trademark registration. Her scientific research skills have been honed through the use of advanced technologies such as SEM, DSC, and FTIR. She is also a frequent attendee at summer schools and workshops. 💡🌿📚

Research Focus

Dr. Kovačević’s research is centered around sustainable textile technology and nanobiocomposites. Her doctoral research on “Development of Advanced Polylactide Nanobiocomposites Reinforced with Spartium junceum L. Fibres” focuses on creating eco-friendly materials with enhanced properties. Zorana is passionate about textile sustainability, and her research includes exploring alternative processes for fiber identification and innovative finishing techniques. She actively participates in EU-funded projects, such as BIOCOMPOSITES and InWaShed-MP, which aim to enhance the sustainability and performance of textile products. Her work is a step toward a more environmentally friendly textile industry. 🌿🧪🔬

Awards and Honors

  • Dean’s Award for Best 4th Year Student, University of Zagreb (2007) 🏅
  • Certificate of Excellence for Conference Organization, DAAAM International (2010, 2012) 🏆
  • EMS Scholarship for Participation in the 15th European Microscopy Congress (2012) 🎓
  • Dean’s Award for Scientific Excellence, University of Zagreb (2013) 🏅
  • Textile Science Research Centre Award for Best Scientific Paper (2016) 🏆

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