Vijay Bhooshan Kumar | Automotive industry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Vijay Bhooshan Kumar | Automotive industry | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Ashok Leyland Pvt. Ltd, India

Summary:

Dr. Vijay Bhooshan Kumar is an accomplished researcher with over 12 years of experience in nanotechnology and materials science. He holds a Ph.D. in Nano-Chemistry from Bar-Ilan University, Israel, and has held prestigious postdoctoral positions at Tel Aviv University and Los Alamos National Laboratory. His expertise encompasses the synthesis of nanomaterials, energy storage solutions, and biomedical applications, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration. Dr. Kumar has made significant contributions to the field through his research, patents, and publications, and is dedicated to advancing technology through innovation and collaboration.

Professional Profile:

šŸ‘©ā€šŸŽ“Education:

  • Ph.D. in Nano-Chemistry
    • Institution: Department of Chemistry, Bar-Ilan University, Israel
    • Thesis: Metal Micro and Nano Spheres: Fabrication from the Molten State, Properties, and Applications
    • Graduated: First Class
  • Master of Technology (M. Tech.) in Nanoscience and Technology
    • Institution: School of Engineering Science and Technology, University of Hyderabad, India
    • Thesis: Core Shell Nanostructure of PCL, PCL@SiO2, ZnO-SiO2, and Their Physical Properties and Biomedical Applications
    • Graduated: First Class with Distinction
  • M.Sc. in Nanoscience and Technology
    • Institution: Department of Physics, Tezpur University, India
    • Thesis: Synthesis and Characterization of WO3 Nanoparticles and Physical & Biophysical Applications
    • Graduated: First Class
  • B.Sc. in Zoology Hons. with Chemistry and Botany
    • Institution: B.R.A. Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, India
    • Graduated: First Class

šŸ¢ Professional Experience:

Dr. Vijay Bhooshan Kumar has had a distinguished career in both industry and academia. Currently, he serves as a Senior Manager in Advance Engineering at Ashok Leyland, India, where he has been since March 2023. In this role, he is focused on the development of energy storage devices, improving tire performance through nanocarbon compounding, and enhancing the mechanical strength of LNG/CNG brackets.

Before this, Dr. Kumar held a postdoctoral fellowship at Tel Aviv University, Israel, from August 2020 to March 2023. His research there centered on the self-assembly of peptide nanocarriers for cancer drug delivery, bioconjugation with metal-DNA, and the exploration of nano-chem-bio interfaces. Prior to that, he was a Directorā€™s Postdoc Fellow at Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA, from 2018 to 2020, where he worked on developing catalysts for fuel cells, including the synthesis of low platinum group metal (PGM) electrocatalysts and their performance testing in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells.

Dr. Kumar also served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Bar-Ilan University, Israel, from 2017 to 2018, focusing on the synthesis of nanomaterials, catalysis, biofuels, and biomedical applications of metal and polymer carbon dots. His foundational research experience was as a Ph.D. researcher at the same institution from 2012 to 2017, where he explored the chemistry of molten metals, the synthesis of nanomaterials, and their applications in catalysis, biofuels, and nanomedicine.

Author Metrics:

  • Peer-Reviewed Research Papers: 90+
  • Total Impact Factor: 700+
  • Patents (US): 03
  • Patents (Indian): 03
  • Book Chapters: 03
  • Books: 01
  • Conference Proceedings: 03
  • Conference Presentations: 34 (18 Posters, 16 Talks)
  • Total Citations (Google Scholar): 2800+
  • h-index: 34
  • i10-index: 66

Research Interests:

Dr. Kumar’s research spans a wide range of topics in nanotechnology and materials science. His interests include the synthesis of nanomaterials, molten metal chemistry, peptide self-assembly, electrocatalysts for fuel cells, and the application of nanotechnology in energy storage, biofuels, and cancer therapy. He is particularly focused on the interdisciplinary integration of nanoscience with chemistry and biology to create innovative solutions for real-world applications, including vehicle technologies and biomedical advancements.

Top Noted Publication:

Design and development of molten metal nanomaterials using sonochemistry for multiple applications

  • Author: Kumar, V.B.
  • Journal: Advances in Colloid and Interface Science
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 318
  • Article Number: 102934
  • Type: Review
  • Citations: 2

Sonochemistry of molten gallium

  • Authors: Kumar, V.B., Gedanken, A., Porat, Z.
  • Journal: Ultrasonics Sonochemistry
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 95
  • Article Number: 106364
  • Type: Review
  • Citations: 7

Peptide Self-Assembled Nanocarriers for Cancer Drug Delivery

  • Authors: Kumar, V.B., Ozguney, B., Vlachou, A., Gazit, E., Tamamis, P.
  • Journal: Journal of Physical Chemistry B
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 127
  • Issue: 9
  • Pages: 1857ā€“1871
  • Type: Review
  • Citations: 21

Biomass-Derived N-Doped Activated Carbon from Eucalyptus Leaves as an Efficient Supercapacitor Electrode Material

  • Authors: Bejjanki, D., Banothu, P., Kumar, V.B., Kumar, P.S.
  • Journal: C-Journal of Carbon Research
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue: 1
  • Article Number: 24
  • Type: Article
  • Citations: 17

Functional Carbon Quantum Dots for Ocular Imaging and Therapeutic Applications

  • Authors: Kumar, V.B., Sher, I., Rencus-Lazar, S., Rotenstreich, Y., Gazit, E.
  • Journal: Small
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 19
  • Issue: 7
  • Article Number: 2205754
  • Type: Review
  • Citations: 24

Jiangling Wu | Transportation | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jiangling Wu | Transportation | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Henan University, China

Summary:

Dr. Jiangling Wu is a distinguished researcher and educator in the field of transportation engineering. With a PhD from Changā€™an University and postdoctoral research experience at Henan University, he has developed significant expertise in urban air mobility, ITS, travel behavior, and traffic safety. His international experience includes a visiting scholar tenure at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Wu’s research has led to multiple patents and publications, reflecting his innovative approach to addressing contemporary transportation challenges. As a dedicated educator, he has been teaching various undergraduate and graduate courses, contributing to the development of future engineers. Dr. Wu continues to push the boundaries of transportation research, focusing on improving safety, efficiency, and sustainability in urban and highway environments.

Professional Profile:

šŸ‘©ā€šŸŽ“Education:

Postdoctoral Research (2020-2023) in Geography at Henan University, supervised by Professor Yun-feng Kong.

PhD in Transportation Engineering (2012-2017) from Changā€™an University, supervised by Professor Sheng-rui Zhang and Professor Bao-jie Yan.

Visiting Scholar (2014-2015) in Transportation Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, supervised by Professor Randy Machemehl and Professor Sheng-rui Zhang.

MS in Transportation Planning and Management (2010-2013) from Changā€™an University, supervised by Professor Sheng-rui Zhang and Professor Bao-jie Yan.

BS in Traffic Engineering (2006-2010) from Henan Polytechnic University.

šŸ¢ Professional Experience:

Dr. Jiangling Wu has a robust academic and research background in transportation engineering, with a focus on urban air mobility, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), travel behavior, traffic safety, innovative roadway design, and traffic operations in highway work zones. His postdoctoral research at Henan University, combined with his PhD from Changā€™an University and experience as a visiting scholar at the University of Texas at Austin, has equipped him with a deep understanding of transportation systems and their optimization. Dr. Wu has been involved in teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses, such as Technical English in Civil Engineering, Fundamentals of Traffic Engineering, Roadway Design, and Urban Road and Interchanges.

Research Interests:

Author Metrics:

Dr. Wu is a prolific researcher with numerous publications under peer review and forthcoming in high-impact journals. His work covers a wide range of topics, including bike-sharing demand forecasting, travel mode choices, urban traffic flow prediction, and the effects of gasoline prices on travel behavior. He has authored and co-authored several patents related to roadway intersection designs, lane-changing behavior, and public rental bicycle signs. Dr. Wu’s research outputs have been published in journals such as the Journal of Applied Science and Engineering, PloS ONE, and the International Journal of Pavement Engineering.

Top Noted Publication:

What drives users to accept flying cars for urban air mobility? Findings from an empirical study

  • Authors: Wu, J., He, Q., Singh, A.K., Tian, L.
  • Journal: Journal of Air Transport Management
  • Year: 2024
  • Volume: 119
  • Article Number: 102645

Bond Slip Effect of Composite Trough Beam with Corrugated Steel Web Wrapped with Steel Plate and its Influence on Displacement Under Different Loading Conditions

  • Authors: Tian, L., Dong, Z., Xiong, Y., Wu, J.
  • Journal: International Journal of Civil Engineering
  • Year: 2024
  • Status: Article in Press

Data mining and spatio-temporal characteristics of urban road traffic emissions: A case study in Shijiazhuang, China

  • Authors: Ren, L., Guo, X., Wu, J., Singh, A.K.
  • Journal: PLoS ONE
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 18
  • Issue: 12 (December)
  • Article Number: e0295664

Application of ALINEA Ramp Control Algorithm for Type-C Weaving Sections

  • Authors: Wu, J., Wang, H., Singh, A.K., Yuan, Y.
  • Conference: CICTP 2020: Transportation Evolution Impacting Future Mobility – Selected Papers from the 20th COTA International Conference of Transportation Professionals
  • Year: 2020
  • Pages: 2596ā€“2609

Elastic analysis of tradable credits program considering multiple commuting methods

  • Authors: Sun, Z., Zhang, S., Wu, J., Li, Y., Zhao, W.
  • Journal: Xi’an Jianzhu Keji Daxue Xuebao/Journal of Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology
  • Year: 2018
  • Volume: 50
  • Issue: 3
  • Pages: 381ā€“388