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

Yuan Wei | Functional Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yuan Wei, Functional Materials, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Dongguan University of Technology, China

Summary:

Dr. Yuan Wei is an Assistant Professor at Dongguan University of Technology with a background in Chemical Engineering. His research focuses on Biomimetic Interface Science and Cellulose-based Functional Materials. Dr. Wei has published extensively in reputable journals and holds patents in his field. He is known for his innovative contributions to the development and application of cellulose-based materials and adhesive hydrogels.

Professional Profile:

šŸ‘©ā€šŸŽ“Education:

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (2019.09-2023.12): South China University of Technology

Master of Chemical Engineering (2016.09-2019.06): Guangzhou University, China

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (2012.09-2016.06): Guangzhou University, China

Professional Experience:

  • Assistant Professor (2024.03-present): Dongguan University of Technology
  • Research Assistant (2019.09-2023.12): South China University of Technology

Research and Innovations:

Dr. Yuan Wei has been actively involved in numerous research projects, including those at the Key Laboratory of Storage & Processing of Fruits and Vegetables of Hainan Province and the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Project General Program. His work has garnered significant recognition, reflected in his impressive citation index of 680 and an H-index of 11 on Google Scholar. Though he has not published any books, he holds 2 patents, either published or under process, and has authored 24 papers in esteemed journals such as Advanced Functional Materials, Chemistry of Materials, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, and Carbohydrate Polymers.

Dr. Wei is also a dedicated reviewer for several scientific journals, including Nano Letters, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, Cellulose, and Small Method. His collaborative network includes esteemed researchers like Prof. Gang Chen (South China University of Technology), Prof. Boxin Zhao (University of Waterloo), Prof. Xu Wu (Guangzhou University), Prof. Cheng Zheng (Guangzhou University), Dr. Feng Jiang (University of British Columbia), and Dr. Penghui Zhu (University of British Columbia). Additionally, he is a member of The Chemical Industry and Engineering Society of China.

Areas of Research:

Publications Top Noted:Ā 

MXeneā€based Conductive Organohydrogels with Longā€term Environmental Stability and Multifunctionality

  • Authors: Y. Wei, L. Xiang, H. Ou, F. Li, Y. Zhang, Y. Qian, L. Hao, J. Diao, M. Zhang, G. Chen
  • Journal: Advanced Functional Materials
  • Publication Year: 2020
  • Volume and Issue: 30(48)
  • DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202005135
  • Citations: 243

Electrostatic Self-assembly Enabled Flexible Paper-based Humidity Sensor with High Sensitivity and Superior Durability

  • Authors: P. Zhu, Y. Kuang, Y. Wei, F. Li, H. Ou, F. Jiang, G. Chen
  • Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal
  • Publication Year: 2021
  • Volume and Issue: 404
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2020.127105
  • Citations: 128

Multifunctional Organohydrogel-based Ionic Skin for Capacitance and Temperature Sensing Toward Intelligent Skin-like Devices

  • Authors: Y. Wei, L. Xiang, P. Zhu, Y. Qian, B. Zhao, G. Chen
  • Journal: Chemistry of Materials
  • Publication Year: 2021
  • Volume and Issue: 33(22)
  • DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.1c01935
  • Citations: 59

Polyhydroxyl Gemini Surfactant-modified Montmorillonite for Efficient Removal of Methyl Orange

  • Authors: S. Peng, T. Mao, C. Zheng, X. Wu, Y. Wei, Z. Zeng, R. Xiao, Y. Sun
  • Journal: Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects
  • Publication Year: 2019
  • Volume and Issue: 578
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2019.123602
  • Citations: 35

Porous and Conductive Cellulose Nanofiber/Carbon Nanotube Foam as a Humidity Sensor with High Sensitivity

  • Authors: P. Zhu, Y. Wei, Y. Kuang, Y. Qian, Y. Liu, F. Jiang, G. Chen
  • Journal: Carbohydrate Polymers
  • Publication Year: 2022
  • Volume and Issue: 292
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119684
  • Citations: 32