Sumit Swain | Nanotechnology | Excellence in Research Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Sumit Swain | Nanotechnology | Excellence in Research Award

Dayanandasagar College of Engineering | India

Dr. Sumit Swain is an emerging researcher in the field of Fractional-Order Circuits and Systems, with a specialized focus on modeling, design, experimentation, and implementation of fractional-order elements. His research spans across interdisciplinary areas including analog signal processing, bioimpedance analysis, wireless power transfer systems, biomedical instrumentation, and sensor design. He has been actively engaged in both theoretical and experimental studies on fractional inductors and capacitors, aiming to enhance the performance and efficiency of modern analog and mixed-signal systems. Dr. Swain earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in 2025 from the School of Electronic Sciences, Odisha University of Technology and Research (OUTR), Bhubaneswar, India, under the guidance of Dr. Madhab Chandra Tripathy and Dr. Sribatsa Behera. His doctoral thesis, “Performance Improvement of Circuits and Systems Through Design and Analysis of Fractional-Order Elements,” presents innovative approaches to circuit optimization using fractional-order modeling principles. He also holds a Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering from the same institution (2020), where his work on fractional-order filters and FOPID controllers laid the foundation for his subsequent research contributions. His Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Applied Electronics and Instrumentation was completed at C.V. Raman College of Engineering, Bhubaneswar, in 2018. With an impressive publication record of over 25 research papers, including 11 papers in SCIE and Scopus-indexed journals, 16 conference papers, and several manuscripts under review in reputed journals such as IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics and Circuits, Systems and Signal Processing, Dr. Swain has established himself as a dynamic researcher in electronic sciences. His works have collectively attracted 199 citations and an h-index of 10, reflecting his growing academic impact. His publications appear in high-quality international journals such as Computers in Biology and Medicine (Elsevier), Journal of Food Engineering (Elsevier), Nanoscale Advances (RSC), IETE Journal of Research (Taylor & Francis), Sādhanā (Springer), and AEU–International Journal of Electronics and Communications (Elsevier). His contributions include the realization of fractional-order inductors and capacitors, switched-capacitor-based filter designs, and fractional-order amplifiers, as well as innovative studies on bioimpedance modeling for analyzing the ripening and moisture content of fruits and vegetables. Dr. Swain’s excellence has been recognized with multiple honors, including the Young Scientist Award (2022) and the Best Researcher Award (2021) from the International Research Awards on Science, Health, and Engineering (“World Research Awards (WRA)”), alongside Best Paper Awards at several IEEE international conferences. He has also delivered. Dr. Sumit Swain’s research integrates fractional calculus, sensor technology, and circuit innovation to push the boundaries of analog and biomedical electronics. His consistent publication output, recognized academic contributions, and commitment to advancing sustainable and intelligent circuit systems mark him as one of the promising young researchers in the field of electronic sciences.

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Featured Publications

Swain, S., Tripathy, M. C., Bhuyan, K. C., & Behera, S. (2025). Wide-band fractional-order filter design using coaxial TEM fractional-inductor. Next Research, 2(2), 100395.

Swain, S., Swain, S., Panda, B., & Tripathy, M. C. (2025). Modeling and optimal analysis of lung cancer cell growth and apoptosis with fractional-order dynamics. Computers in Biology and Medicine, 188, 109837.

Nayak, B., Swain, S., & Tripathy, M. C. (2025). Fractional order bioimpedance modeling for sensing fruit properties. Journal of Food Engineering, 397, 112594. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2025.112594

Swain, S., Tripathy, M. C., Behera, S., & Dastidar, A. (2025). Experimental analysis of ripening stages and moisture content of lemon using fractional-order bio-impedance modelling. IETE Journal of Research.

Sahoo, A., Acharya, A., Jena, P., Moonis, M., Biswal, J. P., Swain, S., & Tripathy, M. C. (2025). Zirconium ferrite nanoparticles as smart materials for energy and environmental applications: Fractional-order supercapacitors, reservoirs of F− ions, and efficient electrocatalysts for water splitting. Nanoscale Advances, 7(1), 1–12.

Swain, S., Tripathy, M. C., Sahoo, A., Acharya, A. N., & Behera, S. (2024). Implementation of a fractional-inductor (α < 0.5) and its performance study in a high-frequency LαR integrator circuit. AEU–International Journal of Electronics and Communications, 167, 155114.

Swain, S., Dash, S., & Tripathy, M. C. (2024). FOPID-based feed-forward temperature control of a 100°C thermal reservoir. In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Software, Systems and Information Technology (SSITCON 2024) (pp. 1–5).

Swain, S., Swami, S. D., Tripathy, M. C., & Behera, S. (2024). Performance exploration and tunability of a high-frequency fractional-order clock oscillator. In Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Smart Power Control and Renewable Energy (ICSPCRE 2024) (pp. 1–6).

Bramhaiah Kommula | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Bramhaiah Kommula | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Bramhaiah Kommula | St. Joseph’s University Bangalore | India

Dr. Bramhaiah Kommula is an accomplished researcher and academic currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at St. Joseph’s University, Bengaluru. His research embodies a multidisciplinary approach at the intersection of nanomaterials, photochemistry, and sustainable energy, with a focus on developing advanced functional luminescent nanomaterials for energy conversion, storage, and environmental remediation. Dr. Kommula earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Mangalore University in 2018 under the supervision of Dr. Neena S. John at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, where he investigated the “Synthesis and Properties of Graphene-Based Hybrid Materials Employing Chemical Routes.” Following his doctoral studies, Dr. Kommula pursued postdoctoral research at prestigious institutes including IISER Berhampur (2019–2022) with Dr. Santanu Bhattacharyya and IISER Mohali (2022–2024) with Prof. Ujjal K. Gautam. His postdoctoral work focused on the design and engineering of carbon-based nanostructures and their photocatalytic applications in solar fuel generation, hydrogen evolution, and selective organic transformations. He also contributed to the development of metal-free, waste-derived carbon dots and explored their photophysical properties for green hydrogen production, CO₂ reduction, and photoinduced organic catalysis. Dr. Kommula’s current research at St. Joseph’s University integrates nanomaterial synthesis, photophysical studies, and energy applications, emphasizing sustainable approaches to convert plastic waste into high-value carbon dots (CDs) and utilize them as efficient metal-free photocatalysts. Dr. Kommula has also authored several book chapters published by Springer Nature and holds a provisional Indian patent on graphitic carbon dots. Dr. Kommula’s research excellence has been acknowledged through several prestigious fellowships, including Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships from IISER Mohali and IISER Berhampur, and DST Senior and Junior Research Fellowships. His scientific leadership is evident in his ongoing supervision of three Ph.D. students and his submission of major national funding proposals under ANRF and DST schemes aimed at developing sustainable photocatalytic systems for hydrogen and value-added chemical production. Overall, Dr. Bramhaiah Kommula’s research exemplifies innovation-driven science that bridges materials chemistry and renewable energy technologies. His long-term goal is to pioneer eco-friendly nanomaterials that transform environmental waste into useful resources, contributing significantly toward achieving sustainable energy solutions and carbon-neutral technologies for the future.

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Featured Publications

Kommula, B., & Sriramadasu, V. K. (2025). Room temperature red phosphorescence enabled by alkali treatment in niobium carbide-derived carbon dots. Journal of Luminescence, 274, 121591. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jlumin.2025.121591

Roy, R. S., Sil, S., Mishra, S., Banoo, M., Swarnkar, A., Kommula, B., De, A. K., & Gautam, U. K. (2025). Layer width engineering in carbon nitride for enhanced exciton dissociation and solar fuel generation. ACS Materials Letters, 7(4), 1385–1393.

Mandal, R., Biswal, J. R., Kommula, B., & Bhattacharyya, S. (2025). 2,2′:5′,2″:5″,2‴‐Quaterthiophene nanoparticles and single-walled CNT composite: An organic nanohybrid for solar H₂ production and simultaneous photoreformation of plastic wastes. ChemCatChem, 17(3), e202500307.

Kommula, B., & Gautam, U. K. (2025). A two-step strategy for residue-free chemical conversion of plastic waste to carbon dots: Upscaling and solvent recycling prospects. Carbon, 234, 119960.

Dutta, B., Kommula, B., Kanwar, K., Gautam, U. K., & Sarma, D. (2025). Oxygen-harvesting carbon dot photocatalysts for ambient tandem oxidative synthesis of quinazolin-4(3H)-ones. Green Chemistry, 27(1), Article D5GC00962F.

Kommula, B., Kanwar, K., & Gautam, U. K. (2024). Waste polyethylene-derived carbon dots: Administration of metal-free oxidizing agents for tunable properties and photocatalytic hyperactivity. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 16(31), 39470–39481.

Mohammad-Reza Neadmoghaddam | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mohammad-Reza Neadmoghaddam | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Avicenna Research Institute at Avicenna Research Institute, Iran

Mohammad-Reza Nejadmoghaddam is a highly accomplished researcher specializing in nanomedicine, particularly in the development of targeted drug delivery systems and biopolymer-based formulations. With a Ph.D. in Nanomedicine from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, his research focuses on innovative approaches such as antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer immunotherapy and nano-assemblies for wound care. His expertise spans molecular microbiology, nanotechnology, and biomolecule purification, supported by extensive experience in experimental design and data analysis. Mohammad-Reza has received numerous accolades, including grants from prestigious institutions like the Iran National Science Foundation and Avicenna Research Institute. His contributions to the field are underscored by publications in renowned journals and presentations at international conferences. He excels in laboratory techniques such as molecular cloning, protein purification using magnetic beads, and nanoparticle synthesis. Mohammad-Reza Nejadmoghaddam is recognized for his research acumen, collaborative spirit, and dedication to advancing nanomedicine through innovative research and effective scientific communication.

Professional Profiles:

Education

Ph.D. in Nanomedicine, Nanotechnology Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), 2012-2018. Thesis titled “Targeted Drug Delivery Nanomedicine against Prostate Cancer Cell Lines Based on PLAC1 Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC)”, supervised by Dr. Rassoul Dinarvand, Dr. Amir-Hassan Zarnani, and Dr. Ramin Ghahremanzadeh. MSc in Molecular Microbiology, Azad University, Jahrom Branch, 2003-2006. Thesis titled “Extraction, Molecular Cloning, and small-scale expression of streptokinase gene from Streptococcus equisimilis H46A”, supervised by Dr. Mohammad Hossein Modarressi and Dr. Mohammad Babashamsi. BSc in Microbiology, Azad University, Tonekabon Branch, 1995-1999.

Academic Supervision

Mohammad-Reza Nejadmoghaddam has been actively involved in academic supervision and consultancy roles, primarily focusing on guiding doctoral and master’s students in their research endeavors. Since 2019, he has served as the Main Supervisor for PhD Student Tahereh Zarnoosheh Farahani at Islamic Azad University, overseeing the development of anti-small molecule antibodies and ELISA techniques for pharmacokinetic studies of SN38-containing antineoplastic drugs. Additionally, from 2019 to 2020, he supervised MSc student Fatemeh Mozafari at the Science and Research Branch of Islamic Azad University, where she investigated the antibacterial properties and in vitro toxicity of Graphene oxide on human skin cells. In 2023, Nejadmoghaddam took on the role of Supervisor for PhD student Sara Dadras at the Avicenna Research Institute, focusing on the treatment of immature bovine oocytes using cAMP modulators and forskolin formulations in vitro. Furthermore, in 2022 and 2021, he served as Co-Supervisor for PhD students at Islamic Azad University and Shahid Beheshti University, respectively, contributing to projects involving monoclonal antibody characterization and the effects of training regimens on gene expression in rats.

Research Interest

Mohammad-Reza Nejadmoghaddam’s research interests primarily focus on nanomedicine applications aimed at diagnosing and treating challenging diseases. His work includes developing nano-assemblies of antibody-drug-conjugates (ADC) for cancer immunotherapy and biopolymer-based nano-formulations for advanced wound care and skin dressing. He is also involved in leveraging molecular biology and nanotechnology advancements for biomolecule purification. Additionally, Nejadmoghaddam explores nanomedicine’s potential in reproductive biology and assisted reproductive technologies (ART), aiming to enhance therapeutic outcomes and address critical medical needs.

Award and Honors

Mohammad-Reza Nejadmoghaddam has been recognized with several prestigious awards and grants for his outstanding contributions to nanomedicine and biomedical research. In 2024, he received a grant from the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) for his project titled “The preparation and characterization of FSK/IBMX-loaded PLGA nanoparticles as a cAMP-elevating nanomedicine for improving IVM.” This project, based at the Nanobiotechnology Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, focuses on advancing nanotechnology applications in medical sciences. In 2023, he was awarded another grant from the Avicenna Research Institute (ARI) for his work on Altrazeal® wound dressing using Nanoflex technology. Additionally, in 2020, he received funding from ACECR for developing alginate-based sponge dressings for high exudate wounds. Nejadmoghaddam’s accolades also include the Iranian Nanotechnology Society’s prize in 2018 for the best research paper published in a top-cited journal, as well as the Distinguished Researcher award from the Avicenna Research Institute in the same year, commemorating his significant contributions on National Doctors’ Day.

Research Skills

Mohammad-Reza Nejadmoghaddam possesses extensive research skills cultivated over years of dedicated study and professional practice in nanomedicine. His expertise spans experimental design, encompassing both controlled experiments and observational studies aimed at advancing drug delivery systems and biopolymer-based formulations. He excels in data analysis, employing quantitative and qualitative methods to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets in molecular microbiology and nanotechnology research. Furthermore, Mohammad-Reza is adept at conducting thorough literature reviews, identifying gaps in knowledge, and contributing novel perspectives to his field. His proficiency extends to a wide array of laboratory techniques, including molecular cloning, protein purification using magnetic beads, and nanoparticle synthesis for targeted drug delivery applications. His track record includes securing funding from prestigious institutions such as the Iran National Science Foundation and Avicenna Research Institute, underscoring his capability in grant writing and funding acquisition. Mohammad-Reza Nejadmoghaddam’s research prowess is complemented by his effective communication skills, demonstrated through publications in reputable journals and presentations at international conferences, reflecting his commitment to advancing nanomedicine through collaborative and innovative research endeavors.

Publications

  • Antibody-Drug Conjugates: Possibilities and Challenges
    • Authors: MR Nejadmoghaddam, A Minai-Tehrani, R Ghahremanzadeh, …
    • Year: 2019
    • Citations: 220
    • Journal: Avicenna Journal of Medical Biotechnology
  • Comparison of the Antibacterial Effects of Nanosilver With 18 Antibiotics on Multidrug Resistance Clinical Isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii
    • Authors: MS Sarah Niakan, Mohammad Niakan, Saeed Hesaraki
    • Year: 2013
    • Citations: 49
    • Journal: Jundishapur Journal of Microbiology
  • Fast and highly efficient purification of 6× histidine-tagged recombinant proteins by Ni-decorated MnFe2O4@SiO2@NH2@2AB as novel and efficient affinity adsorbent
    • Authors: Z Rashid, H Naeimi, AH Zarnani, M Nazari, MR Nejadmoghaddam, …
    • Year: 2016
    • Citations: 36
    • Journal: RSC Advances
  • Production and purification of streptokinase by protected affinity chromatography
    • Authors: M Babashamsi, MH Razavian, MR Nejadmoghaddam
    • Year: 2009
    • Citations: 30
    • Journal: Avicenna Journal of Medical Biotechnology
  • Placenta-specific1 (PLAC1) is a potential target for antibody-drug conjugate-based prostate cancer immunotherapy
    • Authors: MR Nejadmoghaddam, AH Zarnani, R Ghahremanzadeh, R Ghods, …
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 29
    • Journal: Scientific Reports
  • Nickel-Salen supported paramagnetic nanoparticles for 6-His-target recombinant protein affinity purification
    • Authors: Z Rashid, R Ghahremanzadeh, MR Nejadmoghaddam, M Nazari, …
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 26
    • Journal: Journal of Chromatography A
  • Optimized protocol for soluble prokaryotic expression, purification and structural analysis of human placenta specific-1 (PLAC1)
    • Authors: M Nazari, AH Zarnani, R Ghods, R Emamzadeh, S Najafzadeh, …
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 18
    • Journal: Protein Expression and Purification
  • Cloning and overexpression of active recombinant fusion streptokinase: a new approach to facilitate purification
    • Authors: MR Nejadmoghaddam, MH Modarressi, M Babashamsi, M Chamankhah
    • Year: 2007
    • Citations: 14
    • Journal: Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences
  • Profiling and quantitative evaluation of three Nickel-Coated magnetic matrices for purification of recombinant proteins: helpful hints for the optimized nanomagnetisable matrix …
    • Authors: MR Nejadmoghaddam, M Chamankhah, S Zarei, AH Zarnani
    • Year: 2011
    • Citations: 11
    • Journal: Journal of Nanobiotechnology
  • Bioimaging based on antibody-conjugated amphiphilic polymer-core@shell quantum dots
    • Authors: AH Zarnani, MR Nejadmoghaddam, MM Moghaddam, F Mohammadi, …
    • Year: 2018
    • Citations: 5
    • Journal: Emerging Materials Research