Tianwei He | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Tianwei He | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award 

Yunnan University | China

Dr. Tianwei He is an internationally recognized materials scientist and computational chemist whose research advances the rational discovery and design of next-generation electrocatalysts for sustainable energy and chemical transformations. He is currently an Associate Professor at the School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, China, where he leads cutting-edge research at the intersection of density functional theory (DFT), nanocatalysis, and machine learning. His academic training and professional trajectory span leading institutions in China, Australia, Germany, and Macau, reflecting a strong global research footprint. Dr. He obtained his PhD in Computational Materials Science from Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia, following earlier degrees in Materials Science and Engineering. He subsequently held postdoctoral and assistant researcher positions at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society (Germany), University of Macau, and Queensland University of Technology, working under renowned scholars including Prof. Karsten Reuter, Prof. Hui Pan, and Prof. Aijun Du. These experiences shaped his expertise in theoretical catalysis, surface science, and reaction mechanism modeling. His research focuses on the computational discovery of novel nanocatalysts for key electrochemical and photocatalytic reactions within the C, N, O, and H cycles, including HER, OER, ORR, nitrogen reduction, CO/CO₂ reduction, and selective hydrogenation. By constructing structure- and composition-sensitive models using DFT, NEB, and molecular dynamics, Dr. He provides atomic-level insights into active sites, scaling relationships, and reaction pathways. In recent years, he has integrated machine learning approaches to accelerate catalyst screening and performance prediction. Dr. He has authored and co-authored an extensive body of high-impact publications in premier journals such as Journal of the American Chemical Society, PNAS, Chem, Advanced Materials, Advanced Energy Materials, Chemical Society Reviews, ACS Catalysis, and Small. With an h-index of 38, over 4,900 citations, and multiple ESI Highly Cited and Hot Papers, his work is widely recognized for its originality and influence in the catalysis community. His studies on single-atom catalysts, heteronuclear dual-atom systems, high-entropy catalysts, and low-dimensional heterostructures have significantly advanced understanding of catalytic stability, selectivity, and efficiency. In addition to research, Dr. He actively contributes to the scientific community as an invited reviewer for leading journals and as a member of early-career editorial boards for Materials Today Energy, Battery Energy, and Journal of Electrochemistry. Through sustained excellence in research, mentorship, and international collaboration, Dr. Tianwei He continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of computational catalysis and sustainable energy materials.

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Manish Kumar | Bioinorganic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award | 13651

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Dr. Manish Kumar | Bioinorganic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award 

Delhi University | India

Dr. Manish Kumar is a dedicated researcher and academician with a strong background in Inorganic Chemistry, currently based at the University of Delhi, India. He earned his Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Delhi in March 2021, under the guidance of Dr. Dhanraj T. Masram, focusing on the synthesis and characterization of metal complexes based on quinolone derivatives and heterocyclic ligands for biological applications. His research spans coordination chemistry, organometallic chemistry, and bioinorganic chemistry, with special emphasis on the development of metal-based complexes as potential therapeutic agents. Dr. Kumar has an impressive academic foundation with an M.Sc. in Inorganic Chemistry from Hansraj College, University of Delhi, and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry from Dyal Singh College. Over the course of his research career, he has developed deep expertise in DNA/protein binding studies, cleavage analysis, and crystallization of metal complexes. He has hands-on experience with a variety of analytical instruments including UV-Vis, fluorescence spectrometry, CD spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, and gel electrophoresis techniques. He has authored 12 research publications in internationally reputed journals such as New Journal of Chemistry, Dalton Transactions, Inorganic Chimica Acta, Spectrochimica Acta Part A, and Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers. In addition, he has contributed two book chapters in recognized international publications, including one by John Wiley-Scrivener USA. His work has received increasing academic recognition, with a total of over 250+ citations (as of 2025), an h-index of 8, and an i10-index of 7 (please update with your exact Google Scholar/Scopus data). Dr. Kumar has actively participated in several national and international conferences, delivering oral and poster presentations, and has also served as a reviewer for journals like New Journal of Chemistry (RSC) and Applied Organometallic Chemistry (Wiley). He is a UPSC-qualified Chemist (2023) and also cleared the CSIR-NET (JRF & LS) and GATE examinations with top national ranks. In addition to his research contributions, Dr. Kumar has extensive teaching experience as a Guest Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi (2021–2023), where he taught M.Sc. practicals and theory courses in Supramolecular Chemistry, and d- and f-block Elements, while also mentoring students in research-based laboratory courses. With strong academic credentials, a robust publication record, and excellent laboratory and teaching skills, Dr. Manish Kumar continues to explore frontiers in metal-based drug design and coordination chemistry, aiming to contribute to both scientific advancement and student development in the chemical sciences.

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Kumar, M., Lal, N., Luthra, P. M., & Masram, D. T. (2021). Exploring binding plus cleavage activities of nickel(II) complexes towards DNA and proteins. New Journal of Chemistry, 45(16), 6693–6708.

Kumar, M., Kumar, G., & Masram, D. T. (2020). Copper(II) complexes containing enoxacin and heterocyclic ligands: Synthesis, crystal structures and their biological perspectives. New Journal of Chemistry, 44(23), 8595–8613.

Kumar, G., Mogha, N. K., Kumar, M., & Masram, D. T. (2020). NiO nanocomposites/rGO as a heterogeneous catalyst for imidazole scaffolds with applications in inhibiting the DNA binding activity. Dalton Transactions, 49(6), 1963–1974.

Kumar, M., Kumar, G., Dadure, K. M., & Masram, D. T. (2019). Copper(II) complexes based on levofloxacin and 2N-donor ligands: Synthesis, crystal structures and in vitro biological evaluation. New Journal of Chemistry, 43(39), 15462–15481.

Kumar, G., Kant, A., Kumar, M., & Masram, D. T. (2019). Synthesis, characterization and kinetic study of metal-organic framework nanocomposite excipient used as extended release delivery vehicle for an antibiotic drug. Inorganica Chimica Acta, 496, 119036.

Kumar, M., Mogha, N. K., Kumar, G., Hussain, F., & Masram, D. T. (2019). Biological evaluation of copper(II) complex with nalidixic acid and 2,2′-bipyridine (bpy). Inorganica Chimica Acta, 490, 144–154.

Kumar, M., Kumar, G., Mogha, N. K., Jain, R., Hussain, F., & Masram, D. T. (2019). Structure, DNA/proteins binding, docking and cytotoxicity studies of copper(II) complexes with the first quinolone drug nalidixic acid and 2,2′-dipyridylamine. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 212, 94–104.

Kumar, M., & Masram, D. T. (2019). Evaluation of DNA, BSA, and HSA binding propensity of copper(II) complex with N-donor ligand 2,2’-dipyridylamine. Polyhedron, 157, 511–520.