Balaji Khogare | Environmental Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Dr Balaji Khogare | Environmental Analysis |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at  P.A.H. Solapur University Solapur, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Khogare Balaji Trimbak is a distinguished professional with expertise in [insert field of expertise or research focus]. Based in Maharashtra, India, Dr. Trimbak has made significant contributions to [specific contributions or accomplishments, if known].

Profile:

Academic Experience:

  • Assistant Professor (Clock Hour Basis) – Raje Ramrao Mahavidyalaya, Jath (2013–2018)
  • Assistant Professor (Contract Basis) – M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry, Raje Ramrao Mahavidyalaya, Jath (2018–2019)
  • Assistant Professor (Full-Time Contract Basis) – Medicinal Chemistry, Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University, Solapur (2020–2023)

Roles:

  • IT-Coordinator and Committee Member for NAAC Criterion-VII
  • Internal and External Practical Examiner

Academic Credentials:

  • Ph.D. (Chemistry): Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 2018
  • M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry): Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 2012 (58.92%, Second Division)
  • B.Sc. (Chemistry): Solapur University, Solapur, 2010 (60.80%, First Division)
  • H.S.C.: Divisional Board, Pune, 2006 (45.83%, Second Division)
  • S.S.C.: Divisional Board, Latur, 2004 (60.93%, First Division)

 

Memberships & Contributions:

  • Scientific Organizations:
    • Hong Kong Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Society
    • Chemical Society of Japan
    • EuroScience
    • Life Member, ASSET, BARC Mumbai
  • Reviewer:
    • IASET Journal of Applied Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
    • Science Journal of Analytical Chemistry
    • Macromolecular Symposia
  • Editorial Board Member:
    • SCIREA Journal of Chemistry

Technical Program Committees:

Served in various international conferences, including:

  • ICAMS 2016 – Jath, India
  • ICSDWE 2018 – Shenyang, China
  • WRE 2018 – Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
  • HEREM 2018 – Bangkok, Thailand

Publication Top Notes:

  • Development of novel solvent extraction method for determination of gold (III) using 4-heptylaminopyridine: application to alloys and environmental analysis
    Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 4(3), 3075-3083, 2016
    Authors: BT Khogare, GS Kamble, AN Kokare, SB Zanje, VJ Suryavanshi, …
    Citations: 26
  • Selective and sensitive liquid-liquid extraction and spectrophotometric determination of tellurium (IV) using sulfur containing reagent
    Chemical Data Collections, 19, 100173, 2019
    Authors: UB Barache, BT Khogare, AB Shaikh, SA Deodware, BN Kokare, …
    Citations: 19
  • Extractive Spectrophotometric Determination of Platinum in Cisplatin Injection, Alloys and Catalysts Assisted by 2-Nitrobenzaldehydethiocarbohrdrazone
    J. Trace Anal. Food Drug, 24, 1, 2016
    Authors: SB Zanje, AN Kokare, VJ Suryavanshi, GD Kore, BT Khogare, MA Anuse
    Citations: 12
  • Highly reproducible, simple and selective analytical method for extractive UV–visible spectrophotometric determination of ruthenium (III): Analysis of catalyst, fissium alloy
    Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 243, 118814, 2020
    Authors: AB Shaikh, UB Barache, BT Khogare, R Goswami, BN Kokare, …
    Citations: 7
  • Development of a solvent extraction system with 4-heptylaminopyridine for the selective separation of palladium (II) from synthetic mixtures, catalysts and water samples
    Desalination and Water Treatment, 57(45), 21634-21644, 2016
    Authors: BT Khogare, MA Anuse, PB Piste, BN Kokare
    Citations: 6
  • Development of a solvent extraction system with 4-heptylaminopyridine for the selective separation of platinum (IV) from catalysts, anticancer injections and water samples
    Analytical Methods, 8(10), 2156-2163, 2016
    Authors: BT Khogare, MA Anuse, PB Piste, BN Kokare
    Citations: 3
  • Ion-Pair Based Solvent Extraction of Rhodium (III) from Malonate Medium Using 4-heptylaminopyridine as an Extractant: Application to Alloys and Environmentally Relevant Matrices
    Analytical Chemistry Letters, 8(2), 230-243, 2018
    Authors: BT Khogare, UB Barache, SH Gaikwad, MA Anuse, PB Piste, BN Kokare
    Citations: 1
  • Green separation protocol for Nickel-Palladium-Platinum
    Proceedings of the Ninth DAE-BRNS Biennial Symposium, 2021
    Authors: SH Gaikwad, AB Shaikh, SA Deodware, TN Lokhande, PC Dhale, …
  • Determination of Cr (VI) from industrial wastewater from Kolhapur City
    Proceedings of the Ninth DAE-BRNS Biennial Symposium, 2021
    Authors: UB Barache, AB Shaikh, SA Deodware, TN Lokhande, BT Khogare, …
  • Medicinal uses of neem (Azadirachta indica) in human life: A Review
    Recent Advances in Zoology, 10, 1-4, 2018
    Authors: RKKKBN Khogare Balaji T, Kulal Shivaji R
  • Recent advances in carbon soot coated superhydrophobic materials for oil-water separation (Short Review)
    Advances in Material Science, 64-67, 2017
    Authors: KKRSSL Balaji T. Khogare, Rajaram S. Sutar
  • A polystyrene modified sponge for effective oil/water separation
    Proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Materials Science, 2016
    Authors: BT Khogare, SR Kulal, KK Rangar, GD Salunkhe, PG Pawar, …

 

 

Prathiviraj Ragothaman | Climate Change | Best Researcher Award

Dr Prathiviraj Ragothaman | Climate Change | Best Researcher Award

Research Associate-II at  Pondicherry University,  India

Dr. R. Prathiviraj is a bioinformatics expert with extensive experience in metagenomics, systems biology, protein engineering, and structural bioinformatics. With a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics from Bharathidasan University, he has contributed significantly to genomic and metagenomic research, including developing computational models and databases. His research experience spans over 11 years, with 5 years post-Ph.D. and over 56 research publications.

 

Publication Profile

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Bioinformatics – Bharathidasan University, 2019
  • M.Phil. in Bioinformatics – Bharathidasan University, 2013
  • M.Sc. in Bioinformatics – Bharathidasan University, 2011

🏆 Achievements:

  • Publications: 56 research papers, 6 book chapters, 1 conference proceeding
  • H-index: 14 | i10-index: 25 | Total Citations: 510
  • Projects: Led a DST-SERB-funded project on thermophilic CO₂ bioconversion (₹2.1 million)
  • Database Development: Developed CPSIR-CM DB, in silico organisms iPR654 and iCS758
  • Awards:
    • India Prime Icon-Young Researcher Award (2021)
    • InSc-Research Excellence Award (2020)
    • Best Young Researcher Award by GRABS Educational Trust (2019)

💻 Skills & Technical Expertise:

  • Programming: C, C++, Java, R (Basic), Perl, HTML, Visual Basic
  • Operating Systems: Windows XP/2000, Linux
  • Bioinformatics Tools: RasMol, Swiss PDB, PyMol, Autodock, Simpheny™, MEGA, BioEdit, and more
  • Commercial Software for Drug Discovery: Schrödinger™, Discovery Studio™

🔬 Research Interests:

  • Metagenomics & NGS
  • Systems Biology & Genome-Scale Reconstruction
  • Molecular Modeling & Protein Engineering
  • Structural Bioinformatics & Drug Design

🌐 Professional Memberships:

  • Board Member & Research Advisory, Xcellogen Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
  • Life Member, Institute of Scholars (InSc)
  • Advisory Member, Biodiversity Team, Bharathidasan University

Publication Top Notes

  • Methanobacterium Formicicum as a Target Rumen Methanogen for the Development of New Methane Mitigation Interventions: A Review
    • P. Chellapandi, M. Bharathi, C. Sangavai, R. Prathiviraj, Veterinary and Animal Science, 36, 2018
  • A Gelatinized Lipopeptide Diet Effectively Modulates Immune Response, Disease Resistance and Gut Microbiome in Penaeus vannamei Challenged with Vibrio parahaemolyticus
    • R. Prathiviraj, R. Rajeev, H. Fernandes, K. Rathna, A.N. Lipton, J. Selvin, Fish & Shellfish Immunology, 112, 92-107, 2021
  • HRLC-ESI-MS-Based Identification of Active Small Molecules from Cissus quadrangularis and Likelihood of Their Action Towards the Primary Targets of Osteoarthritis
    • L.D. Kumar, R. Prathiviraj, M. Selvakumar, R. Guna, E. Abbirami, T. Sivasudha, Journal of Molecular Structure, 1199, 127048, 2020
  • Zoonotic Evolution and Implications of Microbiome in Viral Transmission and Infection
    • R. Rajeev, R. Prathiviraj, G.S. Kiran, J. Selvin, Virus Research, 290, 198175, 2020
  • Analysis of Modularity in Proteome-Wide Protein Interaction Networks of Methanothermobacter thermautotrophicus Strain ΔH and Metal-Loving Bacteria
    • R. Prathiviraj, B. Sheela, P. Chellapandi, Journal of Proteins and Proteomics, 1-12, 2019
  • Phylogenomic Proximity and Comparative Proteomic Analysis of SARS-CoV-2
    • R. Prathiviraj, G.S. Kiran, J. Selvin, Gene Reports, 20, 100777, 2020
  • Structure–Function Discrepancy in Clostridium botulinum C3 Toxin for Its Rational Prioritization as a Subunit Vaccine
    • R. Prathiviraj, A. Prisilla, P. Chellapandi, Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 34 (6), 1317-1329, 2016
  • Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. Leaves Alleviate Adjuvant-Induced Rheumatoid Arthritis in Rats via Modulating the Finest Disease Targets – IL2RA, IL18 and VEGFA
    • L. Dinesh Kumar, M. Selvakumar, R. Sasikala, R. Guna, E. Abbirami, R. Prathiviraj, Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 40 (18), 8155-8168, 2022
  • Gut Microbiome Responses in the Metabolism of Human Dietary Components: Implications in Health and Homeostasis
    • R. Rajeev, P.S. Seethalakshmi, P.K. Jena, R. Prathiviraj, G.S. Kiran, J. Selvin, Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 62 (27), 7615-7631, 2022
  • Modeling a Global Regulatory Network of Methanothermobacter thermautotrophicus Strain ∆H
    • R. Prathiviraj, P. Chellapandi, Network Modeling Analysis in Health Informatics and Bioinformatics, 9 (1), 17, 2020
  • Potential Probiotic Properties and Molecular Identification of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Fermented Millet Porridge or Ragi Koozh and Jalebi Batter
    • M. Manovina, B. Thamarai Selvi, R. Prathiviraj, J. Selvin, Animal Gene, 26, 200134, 2022
  • A Novel Anti-Infective Molecule Nesfactin Identified from Sponge-Associated Bacteria Nesterenkonia sp. MSA31 Against Multidrug Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa
    • G.S. Kiran, A. Sajayan, G. Priyadharshini, A. Balakrishnan, R. Prathiviraj, Microbial Pathogenesis, 157, 104923, 2021
  • A Hijack Mechanism of Indian SARS-CoV-2 Isolates for Relapsing Contemporary Antiviral Therapeutics
    • R. Prathiviraj, S. Saranya, M. Bharathi, P. Chellapandi, Computers in Biology and Medicine, 132, 104315, 2021
  • Structural Constraints-Based Evaluation of Immunogenic Avirulent Toxins from Clostridium botulinum C2 and C3 Toxins as Subunit Vaccines
    • A. Prisilla, R. Prathiviraj, R. Sasikala, P. Chellapandi, Infection, Genetics and Evolution, 44, 17-27, 2016
  • Network Pharmacology-Based Analysis of Astragalus propinquus Components for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Diabetes
    • T.R. Sivakumar, D. Surendhirana, K. Chen, P. Lv, A. Vinothkanna, R. Prathiviraj, South African Journal of Botany, 139, 92-105, 2021
  • Molecular Evolutionary Constraints that Determine the Avirulence State of Clostridium botulinum C2 Toxin
    • A. Prisilla, R. Prathiviraj, P. Chellapandi, Journal of Molecular Evolution, 84, 174-186, 2017
  • Fermentation Microbiome and Metabolic Profiles of Indian Palm Wine
    • R. Prathiviraj, R. Rajeev, C.M. Jose, A. Begum, J. Selvin, G.S. Kiran, Gene Reports, 27, 101543, 2022
  • Comparative Genomic Analysis Reveals Starvation Survival Systems in Methanothermobacter thermautotrophicus ΔH
    • R. Prathiviraj, P. Chellapandi, Anaerobe, 64, 102216, 2020
  • Functional Annotation of Operome from Methanothermobacter thermautotrophicus ΔH: An Insight to Metabolic Gap Filling
    • R. Prathiviraj, P. Chellapandi, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 123, 350-362, 2019
  • A Comprehensive Review on Methane’s Dual Role: Effects in Climate Change and Potential as a Carbon-Neutral Energy Source
    • M. Sobanaa, R. Prathiviraj, J. Selvin, M. Prathaban, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-16, 2024