Ram Gopal | Materials Science Excellence | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ram Gopal | Materials Science Excellence | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, India

Summary:

Dr. Ram Gopal is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. He completed his Ph.D. in Physics at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad under the supervision of Prof. Jairam Manam. His research focuses on advanced materials including perovskite solar cells, photodetectors, and luminescent materials. Dr. Gopal has significant expertise in nanomaterials synthesis and characterization, as well as a strong background in laser and photonics. He has also contributed to education through his role as an instructor and teaching assistant in various physics courses.

Professional Profile:

šŸ‘©ā€šŸŽ“Education:

Ph.D. in Physics, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, India (July 2018 – May 2023)

  • Supervisor: Prof. Jairam Manam
  • CGPA: 8.99

M.Sc. in Physics, National Institute of Technology Durgapur, India (2016 – 2018)

  • CGPA: 8.54

B.Sc. in Physics, Patna Science College, Patna, India (2013 – 2016)

  • Percentage: 74.625%

šŸ¢ Professional Experience:

  • Post-Doctoral Fellow, Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam, India (February 2024 – Present)
  • Post-Doctoral Fellow, Technology Innovation and Development Foundation, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam, India (August 2023 – January 2024)
  • Ph.D. Researcher, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, India (August 2018 – May 2023)
    • Supervised by Prof. Jairam Manam
  • M.Sc. Project, National Institute of Technology Durgapur, India (January 2018 – May 2018)
    • Project Title: “Synthesis and Characterization of NdFeO3 Nanoparticles”
    • Supervisor: Prof. Soumen Basu
  • Senior Research Fellow, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, India (July 2020 – May 2023)
  • Junior Research Fellow, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, India (July 2018 – July 2020)

Research Expertise:

  • Perovskite Solar Cells and Photodetectors: Fabrication and performance analysis.
  • Nanomaterials Synthesis: Techniques include wet chemical methods and laser ablation in liquid.
  • Luminescent Materials: Analysis of long-persistent phosphors.
  • Characterization Techniques: Expertise in UV-Visible, Photoluminescence, FTIR, Thermo-luminescence spectroscopy, XRD, XPS, FESEM, HRTEM, and Raman spectroscopy.
  • Computational Tools: Proficient in COMSOL Multiphysics, Fullprof Suite, Origin Pro, Xā€™Pert Highscore Plus, ImageJ, Topas, Vesta, and basic computer applications.

Teaching Experience:

  • Head Instructor and Coordinator for a 600-hour course on solar panel installation at IIT Guwahati, part of the Prime Minister Skill Development Mission of India.
  • Teaching Assistant and Lab Assistant at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, involved in setting up experiments, assisting students, and evaluating tutorials.

Research Interests:

Top Noted Publication:

Enhanced Photoluminescence and Abnormal Temperature-Dependent Photoluminescence Property of SrWOā‚„Ā³āŗ Phosphor by the Incorporation of Liāŗ Ion

  • Authors: R. Gopal, A. Kumar, J. Manam
  • Journal: Materials Chemistry and Physics
  • Volume: 272
  • Article ID: 124960
  • Year: 2021
  • Citations: 40

A Novel Blue Excited White Light Emitting SrWOā‚„Ā³āŗ Phosphor for Single Phase White-LED Applications

  • Authors: R. Gopal, J. Manam
  • Journal: Ceramics International
  • Volume: 48 (20)
  • Pages: 30724-30733
  • Year: 2022
  • Citations: 12

SrWOā‚„Ā³āŗ; An Efficient Green Phosphor for LED and Optical Thermometry Applications

  • Authors: R. Gopal, J. Manam
  • Journal: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics
  • Volume: 33 (27)
  • Pages: 21746-21761
  • Year: 2022
  • Citations: 10

Study of the Up/Down-Conversion Green Luminescence of BaWOā‚„Ā³āŗ Phosphors for Non-Contact Temperature Sensing and Solid-State Lighting Applications

  • Authors: R. Gopal, J. Manam
  • Journal: Applied Physics A
  • Volume: 128 (9)
  • Article ID: 772
  • Year: 2022
  • Citations: 8

The Photoluminescence and Judd-Ofelt Investigations of UV, Near-UV, and Blue Excited Highly Pure Red Emitting BaWOā‚„Ā³āŗ Phosphor for Solid-State Lighting

  • Authors: R. Gopal, J. Manam
  • Journal: Ceramics International
  • Volume: 49 (17)
  • Pages: 28118-28129
  • Year: 2023
  • Citations: 7

Janardhan Reddy Koduru | Nanocomposites for Water remediation | Most Cited Article Award

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Prof. Janardhan Reddy Koduru, Nanocomposites for Water remediation, Most Cited Article Award

Professor at Kwangwoon University, South Korea

Summary:

Dr. Janardhan Reddy Koduru is a highly accomplished researcher and academic with expertise in the field of Chemistry and Environmental Sciences. He obtained his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Sri Venkateswara University, India, with research conducted at the Regional Research Laboratory (now the National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. His academic journey includes a Master’s degree in Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry) and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.

Dr. Koduru’s research areas are diverse, covering topics such as the synthesis of composites for sustainable energy and environmental applications, analytical techniques for detecting trace elements, hydrometallurgy for sustainable recovery of valuable elements, resource recovery from waste, sensor development for pollutant detection, and various clean energy technology applications.

Professional Profile:

Education & Qualification:

Dr. Janardhan Reddy Koduru’s Education and Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Chemistry (First Class, 65%)

  • University: Sri Venkateswara University (SVU), Tirupati 517 502, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh State, India
  • Duration: September 2002 to December 2007

M.Sc. in Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry) (First Class, 67.4%)

  • University: Sri Venkateswara University (SVU), Tirupati 517 502, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh State, India
  • Duration: June 1999 to April 2001

B.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry (MPC) (Distinction, 82%)

  • University: Sri Venkateswara University (SVU), Tirupati 517 502, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh State, India
  • Duration: June 1996 to April 1999

Honors and Awards:

Dr. Janardhan Reddy Koduru has received numerous honors and awards in recognition of his contributions and achievements. Some of the notable awards include:

  • Referee for Fellow and Member Applicants, Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), UK, 2023
  • Listed in the Top 2% Global Scientists published by Stanford University, 2023
  • Listed in the Top 3% Scientists in the World compiled and published by Stanford University, 2023
  • Excellent Oral Presentation Award (Corresponding author) from KSIEC Spring meeting-2023, ICC, Jeju, Korea, 2023
  • Referee for Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3), London, UK, 2023
  • Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), UK, 2022
  • Excellent Oral Presentation Award (Corresponding author) from KSIEC fall meeting-2022, COEX, Daejeon, Korea, 2022
  • Best Oral Presentation Award (Corresponding author) from KSIEC fall meeting-2021, Bexco, Busan, Korea, 2021
  • Peer Review Week Award 2019 by Publons for one of the top 1% of peer reviewers for Cross Field and Environment and Ecology, 2019
  • Outstanding reviewer recognition by ELSEVIER Journals, 2018
  • Peer Review Week Award 2018 by Publons for one of the top 1% of peer reviewers for Cross Field, 2018
  • Best Paper presentation Award (Co-Corresponding author) from KSIEC fall meeting-2017, Bexco, Busan, Korea, 2017
  • Excellent Paper Award (Corresponding author) from ISER- 82nd international conference on Chemical and Environmental Sciences (ICCES), Hanoi, Vietnam, 2017
  • Peer Review Week Award 2017 by Publons for one of the top 1% of peer reviewers in Environmental Science, 2017
  • Excellent Oral Presentation Award (Corresponding author) from KSIEC-Spring meeting-2017, Kimdaejung Conventional Center, Gwangju, Korea, 2017
  • Sentinels of Science Awards 2016 by Publons for the top 10 percent of reviewers in Environmental Science, 2016
  • Young Scientist Award in Chemical and Environmental Sciences-2016 from Aufau International Award, Chennai, India, 2016
  • Excellent Oral Presentation Award (Co-Author) from International Institute of Engineers & Researchers (IIER) conference, Singapore, 2016
  • Excellent Poster Presentation Award (Co- Corresponding author) from International Institute of Engineers & Researchers (IIER) conference, Singapore, 2016
  • Environmentalist Year of Award-2015 by National Environmental Science Academy (NESA), New Delhi, India, 2015
  • Award of Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, GOI, New Delhi, India, 2006

Research Areas:

Dr. Janardhan Reddy Koduru’s research areas encompass a wide range of topics related to sustainable energy and environmental applications. His expertise includes:

  • Synthesis of Composites for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Applications
  • Development of Analytical Techniques for Detecting Trace Elements in Various Samples
  • Hydrometallurgy for Sustainable Recovery of Valuable Elements
  • Resource Recovery from Waste for the Preparation of Valuable Materials
  • Development of Sensors for Sensing Organic and Inorganic Pollutants
  • Development of Physical Techniques (Adsorption, Solvent-extraction, and Ion exchange) using Composite Materials for the Removal of Organic, Inorganic, and Microorganisms
  • Clean Energy Technology Applications & Sustainable Energy Solutions
  • Water Remediation Technology Development and Policy Establishment
  • Production of Green Energy, H2 by Catalytic Splitting/Remediation of Water

Publication Top Noted:

Dr. Janardhan Reddy Koduru has contributed to various research articles. Here are some of his publications:

Title: A comprehensive review of applications of magnetic graphene oxide-based nanocomposites for sustainable water purification

  • Authors: LP Lingamdinne, JR Koduru, RR Karri
  • Journal: Journal of Environmental Management
  • Citations: 271

Title: Biogenic reductive preparation of magnetic inverse spinel iron oxide nanoparticles for the adsorption removal of heavy metals

  • Authors: LP Lingamdinne, YY Chang, JK Yang, J Singh, EH Choi, M Shiratani, JR Koduru
  • Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal
  • Citations: 241

Title: Preparation and characterization of porous reduced graphene oxide-based inverse spinel nickel ferrite nanocomposite for adsorption removal of radionuclides

  • Authors: Lakshmi Prasanna Lingamdinne, Yu-Lim Choi, Im-Soon Kim, Jae-Kyu Yang, JR Koduru
  • Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials
  • Citations: 195

Title: Activated carbons impregnated with iron oxide nanoparticles for enhanced removal of bisphenol A and natural organic matter

  • Authors: HS Park, JR Koduru, KH Choo, B Lee
  • Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials
  • Citations: 193

Title: Phytochemical-assisted synthetic approaches for silver nanoparticles antimicrobial applications: A review

  • Authors: JR Koduru, SK Kailasa, JR Bhamore, KH Kim, T Dutta, K Vellingiri
  • Journal: Advances in Colloid and Interface Science
  • Citations: 181

These articles cover a range of topics, including water purification, heavy metal removal, and the use of nanomaterials for environmental applications.