Shreyam Chatterjee | Sustainable Energy Research | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Shreyam Chatterjee | Sustainable Energy Research | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at OSAKA UNIVERSITY / SANKEN, Japan
Summary:

Dr. Shreyam Chatterjee is a Specially Appointed Assistant Professor in the Department of Soft Nanomaterials at ISIR, Osaka University. He received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata, under the guidance of Prof. Arun Kumar Nandi. Dr. Chatterjee’s research interests include the development of novel π-conjugated systems for organic semiconductors used in organic electronics, such as organic solar cells (OSCs) and organic field-effect transistors (OFETs). His contributions to the field of organic photovoltaics have resulted in multiple patents and international recognition. He has secured research funding from prestigious institutions like the University College London (UCL) and Osaka University, highlighting his leadership in developing greener organic photovoltaics. Dr. Chatterjee has also been featured in several prominent publications, including the Journal of Materials Chemistry A and Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry (2008-2013): Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Jadavpur, Kolkata, India. Supervised by Prof. Arun Kumar Nandi.
  • B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) (2007-2008): The University of Burdwan, First Class.
  • M.Sc. in Chemistry (2005-2007): The University of Burdwan, First Class.
  • B.Sc. in Chemistry (2002-2005): Burdwan Raj College, First Class.
    Awarded Memorial Prize for highest marks in practicals.

🏢 Professional Experience:

  • Specially Appointed Assistant Professor, Department of Soft Nanomaterials, ISIR, Osaka University (2021–Present).
    • Research collaboration with Prof. Yutaka Ie, focusing on organic semiconductors for applications in organic electronics.
  • Specially Appointed Assistant Professor, ISIR, Osaka University (2020–2021).
    • Selected from Osaka University for continuation in research related to organic photovoltaics.
  • Specially Appointed Researcher, ISIR, Osaka University (2018–2020).
    • Worked under Prof. Yoshito Tobe on developing π-conjugated systems.
  • Specially Appointed Assistant Professor, ISIR, Osaka University (2017–2018).
    • Research on organic semiconductors with Prof. Yoshio Aso.
  • Specially Appointed Researcher, ISIR, Osaka University (2013–2017).
    • Continued research on developing novel organic acceptor materials with Prof. Yoshio Aso.

Research Interests:

Dr. Shreyam Chatterjee’s research focuses on the development of novel π-conjugated systems for use in organic semiconductors in organic electronics, particularly in organic solar cells (OSCs) and organic field-effect transistors (OFETs). His work emphasizes the creation of large-area processable, lightweight, and flexible organic electronic devices. A key aspect of his research involves developing organic acceptor materials compatible with cost-effective, bulk-available donor polymer poly(3-hexyl thiophene) (P3HT). His innovations have led to power conversion efficiencies of around 6.00% and the production of a 1.00-meter OPV-solar module via a roll-to-roll process for practical applications. His research results have been published in highly reputed international journals, and he has produced multiple patents related to organic semiconductors and solar cells.

Selected Achievements and Honors:

  • 2022: Awarded the University College London (UCL)-Osaka University (OU) Strategic Partner Research Fund for “Developing and understanding new materials for even greener organic photovoltaics” (£10,000).
  • 2021: Awarded the UCL-OU Strategic Partner Research Fund for “Development of Novel Materials for Green Organic Photovoltaics” (£10,000).
  • 2021: Featured as an Emerging Investigator in the Journal of Materials Chemistry A.
  • 2021: Guest Editor for the Frontiers in Materials special issue on Innovators in Energy Materials.
  • 2008: Qualified for the National Eligibility Test (NET) (CSIR) and Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE).

Author Metrics:

  • Research Articles: Published in high-impact journals such as Nature Communications, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, and others.
  • Citations: His work has been widely cited by the scientific community, reflecting the impact of his contributions to organic electronics and photovoltaics.
  • Patents: Dr. Chatterjee has filed multiple patents for novel organic semiconductor materials and processes

Top Noted Publication:

“Changing the morphology of polyaniline from a nanotube to a flat rectangular nanopipe by polymerizing in the presence of amino-functionalized reduced graphene oxide and its…”

  • Authors: S. Chatterjee, R.K. Layek, A.K. Nandi
  • Published in: Carbon, Vol. 52, Pages 509-519, 2013
  • Citations: 81
  • Summary: This study focuses on the morphological transformation of polyaniline (PANI) from nanotubes to flat rectangular nanopipes by polymerizing in the presence of amino-functionalized reduced graphene oxide. The work highlights the impact of graphene oxide on the morphological and conductive properties of polyaniline, which could have implications for its use in advanced materials and electronics.

“Nonfullerene acceptors for P3HT-based organic solar cells”

  • Authors: S. Chatterjee, S. Jinnai, Y. Ie
  • Published in: Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Vol. 9, Issue 35, Pages 18857-18886, 2021
  • Citations: 63
  • Summary: This paper reviews the use of nonfullerene acceptors (NFAs) in P3HT-based organic solar cells, providing an overview of the structural design, synthesis, and performance of these acceptors. It emphasizes the potential of NFAs to improve the efficiency of polymer-based solar cells, which are pivotal for the development of cost-effective and large-area photovoltaic devices.

“Naphtho[1,2‐c:5,6‐c′]bis[1,2,5]thiadiazole‐Containing π‐Conjugated Compound: Nonfullerene Electron Acceptor for Organic Photovoltaics”

  • Authors: S. Chatterjee, Y. Ie, M. Karakawa, Y. Aso
  • Published in: Advanced Functional Materials, Vol. 26, Issue 8, Pages 1161-1168, 2016
  • Citations: 57
  • Summary: This research introduces a novel naphtho[1,2‐c:5,6‐c′]bis[1,2,5]thiadiazole‐based nonfullerene electron acceptor for organic photovoltaics (OPVs). The study investigates the material’s electronic properties and its potential for improving the efficiency and stability of OPVs, highlighting its applicability for next-generation solar energy solutions.

“Nanochannel morphology of polypyrrole–ZnO nanocomposites towards dye sensitized solar cell application”

  • Authors: S. Chatterjee, A. Shit, A.K. Nandi
  • Published in: Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Vol. 1, Issue 39, Pages 12302-12309, 2013
  • Citations: 43
  • Summary: This study explores the creation of polypyrrole–ZnO nanocomposites with nanochannel morphology, which are applied in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). The work examines how the unique morphology of these nanocomposites improves their photovoltaic performance and offers insights into the design of efficient DSSCs.

“Dye-sensitized solar cell from polyaniline–ZnS nanotubes and its characterization through impedance spectroscopy”

  • Authors: A. Shit, S. Chatterjee, A.K. Nandi
  • Published in: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, Vol. 16, Issue 37, Pages 20079-20088, 2014
  • Citations: 39
  • Summary: This paper details the fabrication of dye-sensitized solar cells using polyaniline–ZnS nanotubes and investigates their performance through impedance spectroscopy. The research discusses the charge transport and recombination mechanisms within the solar cells, shedding light on improving efficiency in solar energy applications.

Conclusion:

Dr. Shreyam Chatterjee is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his exceptional contributions to sustainable energy research through innovative organic electronics. His impactful research, demonstrated through numerous high-impact publications, patents, and international collaborations, positions him as a leader in the field. By further expanding the interdisciplinary reach of his work and increasing his mentorship activities, Dr. Chatterjee can continue to elevate his profile as a pioneering researcher in sustainable energy solutions.

 

Daniel Mutia Mwendwa | Energy Systems | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Daniel Mutia Mwendwa | Energy Systems | Best Researcher Award

Daniel Mutia Mwendwa at University of Oxford, United Kingdom

Summary:

Daniel Mutia Mwendwa is a Rhodes Scholar currently pursuing a DPhil in Engineering Science at the University of Oxford, where his research focuses on geospatial analysis of solar-powered irrigation systems in Sub-Saharan Africa. He holds an MSc in Energy Systems (Distinction) from Oxford and a BEng (First Class Honours) in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from the University of Edinburgh. Co-founder of BuniTek, he is dedicated to introducing technology to African youth. Daniel also works as a Research Assistant in the Climate Compatible Growth Programme, contributing to energy planning in Kenya and global green hydrogen initiatives.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

University of Oxford, UK (2023 – Present)
DPhil in Engineering Science (Rhodes Scholar)

  • Thesis Topic: Geospatial analysis of solar-powered irrigation in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on the water, energy, and food nexus.

University of Oxford, UK (2021 – 2022)
MSc in Energy Systems (Distinction, Rhodes Scholar)

  • Thesis: Developed a geospatial methodology for sizing and costing solar-powered irrigation systems for different crops.

University of Edinburgh, UK (2017 – 2021)
BEng (Hons) in Electronics and Electrical Engineering (First Class Honours, MasterCard Foundation Scholar)

  • Thesis: Developed an optimized hybrid energy storage system (HESS) combining battery storage, hydrogen fuel cells, and supercapacitors using MATLAB Simulink.

🏢 Professional Experience:

Rhodes Trust, Oxford, UK (Mar 2024 – Present)
Rhodes Scholarship Ambassador for East Africa

  • Engages with universities across East Africa to introduce students to the Rhodes Scholarship and supports their application process.

University of Oxford, Oxford, UK (Mar 2022 – Present)
Research Assistant, Climate Compatible Growth Programme

  • Developed least-cost electrification pathways for Kenyan counties using the Open-Source Spatial Electrification Tool (OnSSET). Conducted capacity-building workshops on energy planning models like OSeMOSYS and IRENA’s Flextool. Also involved in geospatial modeling of green hydrogen production potential globally.

Loughborough University, Nairobi, Kenya (Nov 2022 – Present)
Research Consultant

  • Designed off-grid electrification solutions for poultry farming and health facilities. Authored academic papers on energy planning and developed funding proposals.

BuniTek, Nairobi, Kenya (Jun 2020 – Present)
Co-Founder

  • Co-founded BuniTek, an initiative that introduces technology concepts to African high school students in an engaging and hands-on manner. Led a team of 15 volunteers to develop 14 new courses.

Research Interests:

Daniel Mutia Mwendwa’s research interests lie in renewable energy systems, particularly in optimizing solar-powered irrigation and hybrid energy storage solutions. He is passionate about integrating geospatial modeling and energy planning to address sustainability challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa. His work also focuses on green hydrogen production, off-grid electrification, and the energy-water-food nexus.

Author Metrics:

Mwendwa has co-authored several research papers and reports, including:

  1. “Spatial Data Starter Kit for OnSSET Energy Planning in Kitui County, Kenya” – Published in Data in Brief (2022).
  2. “Mapping the Energy Planning Ecosystem in Kenya” – Published on GOV.UK (2023).
  3. “County Energy Planning Data Flows in Kenya: Practitioner Perspectives” – Published on GOV.UK (2023).

Top Noted Publication:

GIS-Based Method for Assessing the Viability of Solar-Powered Irrigation

  • Journal: Applied Energy
  • Publication Date: January 2025
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.124461
  • Contributors: Daniel Mutia Mwendwa, Alycia Leonard, Stephanie Hirmer
  • Summary: This paper presents a Geographic Information System (GIS)-based methodology for evaluating the feasibility of solar-powered irrigation systems. The method integrates spatial data with factors such as water availability, crop water demand, and solar energy potential to determine where solar-powered irrigation systems can be most effectively deployed in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Spatial Data Starter Kit for OnSSET Energy Planning in Kitui County, Kenya

  • Journal: Data in Brief
  • Publication Date: December 2022
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2022.108691
  • Contributors: Daniel Mutia Mwendwa, Jeffrey Tchouambe, Emily Hu, Micaela Flores Lanza, Andrea Babic Brener, Gyubin Hwang, Layla Khanfar, Alycia Leonard, Stephanie Hirmer, Malcolm McCulloch
  • Summary: This article provides a comprehensive spatial data kit designed for energy planning in Kitui County, Kenya. It is part of the Open-Source Spatial Electrification Tool (OnSSET) framework, which assists planners in developing least-cost electrification pathways. The dataset includes geographic and energy-related data to facilitate more efficient and accurate energy planning.

Xiaoxiao Huo | Electric Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Xiaoxiao Huo | Electric Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Xiaoxiao Huo at Xiamen University, China

Summary:

Ms. Xiaoxiao Huo is a promising researcher in the field of electrical engineering, currently pursuing her master’s degree at Xiamen University, China. With a strong foundation in power electronics and control theory, she has engaged in various research projects focused on optimizing energy systems and improving power conversion techniques. Ms. Huo is an award-winning student, recognized for her academic excellence and contributions to both research and engineering competitions. She has published several papers on advanced control strategies and holds patents in image recognition technologies for meter reading. Her diverse academic and practical experiences position her as a future leader in energy system optimization and power management.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Ms. Xiaoxiao Huo is currently pursuing her M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering at Xiamen University (2022-2025, expected), where she maintains a GPA of 3.6/4.0. She is under the supervision of Dr. Po Li (Xiamen University) and Dr. Zhengmao Li (Aalto University). Her primary coursework includes modern control theory, advanced power electronics, and numerical analysis. She completed her B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering and Automation from South China Agricultural University (SCAU) in 2022 with an average score of 90.91/100. Her undergraduate studies focused on power electronics technology, power system analysis, and electrical machinery theory.

🏢 Professional Experience:

Throughout her academic journey, Ms. Huo has engaged in various research and professional roles. Currently, she is conducting research on multi-energy system planning and operation at Aalto University, where she is developing a planning and operation model for integrated energy systems. In addition, at Xiamen University, she is working on power conversion and energy management strategies for power systems, focusing on model predictive control and its applications. In 2022, Ms. Huo gained hands-on experience as an intern and research assistant at the Guangzhou Institute of Energy Testing, where she designed instrument verification methods using computer vision. She has also been an active volunteer with the Chinese Association of Automation (CAA) since 2021, contributing to academic promotion and conference organization. Her participation in robotics competitions, including the Robomaster visual team, further demonstrates her interest in AI and automation.

Research Interests:

Ms. Huo’s research interests lie in the areas of power electronics, control engineering, energy management, and hybrid energy storage systems. Her work focuses on model predictive control, model-free control, observer design, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations. She has also contributed to projects involving grid-tied inverters, multi-energy systems, and the optimization of electric power conversion.

Author Metrics:

Ms. Huo has contributed to several significant publications in the fields of energy systems and power electronics. Some of her key works include:

  • Huo, X., & Li, P. (2024). Power Management and Control Strategy Based on Model-Free Control for Hybrid Energy Storage System. Accepted by 2024 9th International Conference on Power and Renewable Energy (ICPRE 2024).
  • Huo, X., & Li, P. Parameter-Free Ultralocal Model-Based Predictive Current Control for Three-Phase Four-Leg Inverters. Submitted to Electric Power Systems Research.
  • Zhang, Y., Huo, X., et al. (2023). Design of an Image Recognition Device for Electronic Water Meter Readings Based on Improved Threading Method. IEEE Chinese Automation Congress (CAC 2023).
  • She is also the co-author of two Chinese patents on image recognition methods for gas and water meter readings.

Top Noted Publication:

Simplified Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control for Single-Phase Grid-Tied Inverters with Twisted Parameters

  • Journal: Electric Power Systems Research
  • Publication Date: January 2025
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.epsr.2024.111063
  • Contributors: Po Li, Xiaoxiao Huo
  • Details: The paper discusses an advanced control method for single-phase grid-tied inverters with twisted parameters, focusing on reducing total harmonic distortion (THD).

Design of an Image Recognition Device for Electronic Water Meter Readings Based on Improved Threading Method

  • Conference: 2023 China Automation Congress (CAC)
  • Publication Date: November 17, 2023
  • DOI: 10.1109/cac59555.2023.10451216
  • Contributors: Yuanming Zhang, Qilun Lu, Xiaoxiao Huo, Yong Wan, Peng Tian
  • Details: This paper focuses on the design of a device utilizing image recognition technology for reading electronic water meters, improving accuracy through an enhanced threading method.

Total Harmonic Distortion Reduction Method of Improved Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control for Single-Phase Inverter with Twisted Parameter

  • Conference: 2023 5th International Conference on Power and Energy Technology (ICPET)
  • Publication Date: July 27, 2023
  • DOI: 10.1109/icpet59380.2023.10367520
  • Contributors: Po Li, Xiaoxiao Huo, Feng Guo
  • Details: This paper presents an improved control method for reducing THD in single-phase inverters with twisted parameters.

Multi-Sampling Rate Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control and Adaptive Method of Single-Phase Inverter

  • Journal: Electronics
  • Publication Date: June 27, 2023
  • DOI: 10.3390/electronics12132848
  • Contributors: Yunfeng She, Xiaoxiao Huo, Xiaoshan Tong, Chunjie Wang, Kunkun Fu
  • Details: The paper discusses multi-sampling rate model predictive control methods for single-phase inverters, including adaptive control to enhance performance.

Research on Quality Control Application of Whole Process Intelligent Manufacturing in Steel Industry 4.0 Based on Big Data Analysis

  • Journal: Journal of Network Intelligence
  • Publication Year: 2022
  • EID: 2-s2.0-85136270844
  • ISSN: 2414-8105
  • Contributors: Zhao, F., Yin, C., Huo, X., Xu, Y.
  • Details: This paper examines the application of big data analysis for quality control in Industry 4.0, focusing on intelligent manufacturing in the steel industry.

Shafiqur Rehman | Renewables | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Shafiqur Rehman, Renewables, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia

Summary:

Dr. Shafiqur Rehman is an accomplished mechanical engineer and researcher specializing in renewable energy systems. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pretoria and has extensive experience in wind and solar energy resource assessment, hybrid power system design, and techno-economic feasibility studies. Since 2005, he has been serving as an Associate Professor at the Research Institute of KFUPM in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, where he has contributed significantly to the field of renewable energy through both his research and teaching. Dr. Rehman’s work has a strong focus on optimizing renewable energy systems to enhance their efficiency and integration into existing power grids, addressing critical challenges in sustainable energy development.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Dr. Shafiqur Rehman received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa, in 2012. He earned his M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Thermal Sciences from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, in 1985, achieving a GPA of 3.875 on a 4.0 scale. He completed his B.Sc. Engg. (Honors) in Mechanical Engineering from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh, U.P., India, in 1981, ranking second in his class with a GPA of 8.6 on a 10.0 scale. Additionally, Dr. Rehman holds a B.Sc. (Honors) degree in Physics from AMU, obtained in 1977 with first rank in merit and 70% marks. He also has a Pre-University School Certificate from AMU (1974) with 67% marks and a High School Certificate from the U.P. Board of High School and Intermediate Education, Allahabad, U.P., India (1973), where he achieved 68.8% marks.

Professional Experience:

Dr. Rehman is currently serving as a Research Engineer-II (Associate Professor) at the Research Institute, KFUPM, a position he has held since March 2005. Prior to this, he was a Research Engineer-III (Assistant Professor) at the same institute from April 1999 to March 2005. From September 1991 to March 1999, he worked as an Engineer-I, and from April 1986 to August 1991, as an Engineer-II at the Research Institute, KFUPM. His career at KFUPM began as a Research Assistant in the Mechanical Engineering Department from December 1982 to November 1985. Before joining KFUPM, Dr. Rehman worked as a Design Engineer at N. C. Gupta A/C. Consultants in New Delhi, India, from November 1981 to December 1982.

Research Interest:

Dr. Rehman’s research interests encompass various domains within renewable energy and mechanical engineering, including:

  • Wind Energy Resource Assessment, Potential Site Identification, Grid-Connected and Off-Grid Wind Farm Design and Optimization, Techno-Economic Feasibility, Wind-Diesel Hybrid Power System Design and Optimization
  • Solar Energy Resource Assessment, PV System Sizing, PV-Diesel Hybrid Power System Design, Techno-Economic Feasibility, Hybrid Power System Optimization, PV and Wind Water Pumping and Water Desalination
  • Wind-PV-Diesel Hybrid Power System Design and Optimization
  • Pumped Storage Plants for Improving Load Management
  • Geothermal Resource Assessment
  • Surface and Upper Air Meteorological Data Acquisition and Analysis

Publications Top Noted: 

Global review and synthesis of trends in observed terrestrial near-surface wind speeds: Implications for evaporation

  • TR McVicar, ML Roderick, RJ Donohue, LT Li, TG Van Niel, A Thomas, S Rehman, et al.
  • Journal of Hydrology, 416, 182-205, 2012. (Citations: 1193)

Pumped hydro energy storage system: A technological review

  • S Rehman, LM Al-Hadhrami, MM Alam.
  • Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 44, 586-598, 2015. (Citations: 1190)

Support vector machines for wind speed prediction

  • MA Mohandes, TO Halawani, S Rehman, AA Hussain.
  • Renewable Energy, 29(6), 939-947, 2004. (Citations: 917)

Performance evaluation of a PV (photovoltaic) module by back surface water cooling for hot climatic conditions

  • H Bahaidarah, A Subhan, P Gandhidasan, S Rehman.
  • Energy, 59, 445-453, 2013. (Citations: 625)

Estimation of global solar radiation using artificial neural networks

  • M Mohandes, S Rehman, TO Halawani.
  • Renewable Energy, 14(1-4), 179-184, 1998. (Citations: 464)

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.