Raju Krishnamoorthy | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Raju Krishnamoorthy |  Environmental Science |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at  Jamal Mohamed College,  India

Dr. R. Krishnamoorthy, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., P.G.D.C.A., D.C.S. is an accomplished Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology at Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli, India, where he has been serving since 2016. With extensive teaching and research experience, he has previously held academic positions at Bharathidasan University, Periyar E.V.R. College, and other institutions. His research expertise spans radiation ecology, thermal ecology, biomonitoring of aquatic pollution, water quality assessment, fish stock evaluation, plankton studies, and environmental microbiology.

Profile:

🎓 Academic and Research Career:

Dr. R. Krishnamoorthy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology at Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy, since 2016. With a rich academic background, he has also served as a lecturer in prestigious institutions, including Bharathidasan University and Periyar E.V.R. College.

🔬 Research Focus & Contributions:

His research expertise spans:
✔️ Radiation Ecology & Thermal Ecology
✔️ Biomonitoring of Aquatic Pollution
✔️ Fish Stock Assessment & Plankton Studies
✔️ Environmental Microbiology

He has played a key role as a Junior and Senior Research Fellow (JRF & SRF) in a major project funded by the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, assessing the biological impact of thermal outfall on water quality. His Ph.D. work contributed to Thermal Ecological Studies (TES) at BARC-F, IGCAR, and Kalpakkam Atomic Power Station.

🏆 Awards & Recognitions:

✨ Har Gobind Khorana Best Young Scientist Award (2012-13)
✨ DST Young Scientist Award (2015) – Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India
✨ Outstanding Researcher in Environmental Science-Radiation Award (2018) – RULA, India & Malaysia
✨ Best Researcher Award (2019) – VD Good Professional Association
✨ Distinguished Senior Faculty Award in Zoology (2019) – William Research Center, India

📚 Research Grants & Supervision:

💰 Principal Investigator – DST-funded research on Industrial Pollution & Bioaccumulation of Radionuclides in Pulicat Lagoon (₹31 Lakhs, 2016-2020).
🎓 Supervised 4 Ph.D. and 17 M.Phil. scholars.

🌍 Professional Memberships & Editorial Roles:

📌 Life Member of Indian Association for Radiation Protection, Eurasia Research, Tamil Nadu Science Forum, and more.
📌 Member of International Society of Zoological Sciences, China.
📌 Editorial & Review Board Member in Global Journal of Marine Sciences, Journal of Science and Healthcare Exploration, etc.

🏛️ Academic Leadership & Contributions:

🔹 Board of Studies Member for Biotechnology & Zoology at multiple universities.
🔹 External Subject Expert for research fellow selection under RUSA 2.0.
🔹 DBT Star College Scheme Coordinator (2020-2023) for Zoology at Jamal Mohamed College.
🔹 Actively involved in curriculum development, examination committees, and scientific congresses.

Publication Top Notes:

1️⃣ Estimation of ²¹⁰Po and ²¹⁰Pb and Its Dose to Human Beings Due to Consumption of Marine Species of Ennore Creek, South India
📖 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment (2012)

2️⃣ Hepatoprotective Efficacy of Hypnea muciformis Ethanolic Extract on CCl₄ Induced Toxicity in Rats
📖 Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology (2012)

3️⃣ Assessment of Sustainable Vermiconversion of Water Hyacinth by Eudrilus eugeniae and Eisenia fetida
📖 Journal of Applied and Natural Science (2013)

4️⃣ Assessment of Committed Effective Dose to Human Beings Due to Consumption of Fishes Collected from Pulicat Lagoon, South East of India
📖 Radiation Protection and Environment (2011)

5️⃣ Bioconversion of Textile Sludge Employing the Earthworm Eisenia fetida and Its Impact on the Growth of Cajanus cajan
📖 International Journal of Nano Corrosion Science and Engineering (2015)

6️⃣ Temperature Effect on Behaviour, Oxygen Consumption, Ammonia Excretion and Tolerance Limit of the Fish Fingerlings of Alepes djidaba
📖 Journal of Environmental Science & Engineering (2008)

7️⃣ A Comparative Study on the Internal Dose Due to Polonium-210 in the Ecosystem of Athangarai Estuary (Palk Strait) and Punnaikayal Estuary (Gulf of Mannar), India
📖 Radiation Protection and Environment (2006)

8️⃣ A Radiological Survey in the Ecosystem of Athangarai Estuary in the Palk Strait
📖 Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India (2006)

9️⃣ A Study on the Naturally Occurring Radionuclides in the Soil Samples of Kozhikode District, Kerala
📖 Journal of Natural Remedies (2021)

🔟 Potential of Distillery Effluents for Safe Water Through Vermifiltration
📖 Journal of Applied & Natural Science (2019)

Sathish Mohan B | Environmental Assessment | Excellence in Research

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Dr Sathish Mohan B |  Environmental Assessment |  Excellence in Research

Director at  Bio Enviro Chemical Solutions,  India

Dr. Sathish Mohan Botsa is a scientist specializing in environmental chemistry, nanotechnology, and global climate change studies. With a Ph.D. from Andhra University, his research focuses on developing multifunctional nanocomposites for environmental remediation, including water purification, corrosion resistance, and pollutant degradation. He has extensive experience in analytical chemistry, microbiology, and material science, contributing to major research projects and mentoring students. A former Project Scientist at the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), he was part of India’s 38th Antarctic Research Expedition. Currently, he serves as a scientist at Bio Enviro Chemical Solutions, leading advancements in environmental monitoring and sustainable solutions. Dr. Botsa has received numerous awards, including the Young Scientist Award and Research Excellence Award, and actively contributes as an editorial board member and reviewer for various high-impact scientific journals.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry – Andhra University, India (Nanocomposites for environmental applications)
  • M.Sc. in Chemistry – Andhra University, India
  • B.Ed. (Physical & Biological Sciences) – Pydah College of Education, India
  • B.Sc. in Chemistry – Dr. V.S. Krishna Govt. Degree College, India

🏢 Professional Experience:

  • Scientist, Bio Enviro Chemical Solutions (2022–Present)
  • Project Scientist-B, National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (2018–2022)
  • JRF, Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship, UGC (2016–2018)
  • JRF, DST Research Project on Water Quality & Kidney Disease (2013–2014)

🔬 Research Interests:

✅ Global Climate Change Studies
✅ Nanocomposites for Environmental Remediation
✅ Water Quality Monitoring & Heavy Metal Removal
✅ Microbiology & Pathogen Inactivation

🌍 Key Achievements & Honors:

🏅 Antarctica Research Expedition Member (2018–19, 38th Indian Scientific Expedition)
🏅 Young Scientist Award (Science Father, KIER Awards, INSc) 2020–2021
🏅 Research Excellence Award 2021 (CPACE)
🏅 UGC-Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (2016)

💻 Technical & Software Skills:

🖥 Programming & Analysis: Origin, SPSS, Chem Office, Surfer, Grapher
⚗ Lab Techniques: Nanocomposite Synthesis, Environmental Monitoring, Hydro-geochemical Analysis

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 1,221
  • Citations Since 2020: 1,156
  • h-index: 19
  • h-index Since 2020: 19
  • i10-index: 28
  • i10-index Since 2020: 26

Publication Top Notes:

  • Facile Green Synthesis of Fe₃O₄ Nanoparticles Using Aqueous Leaf Extract of Zanthoxylum armatum DC. for Efficient Adsorption of Methylene Blue
    AV Ramesh, D Rama Devi, S Mohan Botsa, K Basavaiah
    Journal of Asian Ceramic Societies, 6(2), 145-155 (2018) – 141 citations

  • Photocatalytic Degradation of Polyethylene Plastics by NiAl₂O₄ Spinels – Synthesis and Characterization
    C Venkataramana, SM Botsa, P Shyamala, R Muralikrishna
    Chemosphere, 265, 129021 (2021) – 111 citations

  • Visible Light Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue by Ternary Nanocomposite, MoO₃/Fe₂O₃/rGO
    RB Anjaneyulu, BS Mohan, GP Naidu, R Muralikrishna
    Journal of Asian Ceramic Societies, 6(3), 183-195 (2018) – 98 citations

  • Enhanced UV–Visible Triggered Photocatalytic Degradation of Brilliant Green by Reduced Graphene Oxide-Based NiO and CuO Ternary Nanocomposite and Their Antimicrobial Activity
    GS Sree, SM Botsa, BJM Reddy, KVB Ranjitha
    Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 13(4), 5137-5150 (2020) – 87 citations

  • Fe₂O₃/RGO Nanocomposite Photocatalyst: Effective Degradation of 4-Nitrophenol
    BS Mohan, K Ravi, RB Anjaneyulu, GS Sree, K Basavaiah
    Physica B: Condensed Matter, 553, 190-194 (2019) – 72 citations

  • Hazardous Heavy Metals in the Pristine Lacustrine Systems of Antarctica: Insights from PMF Model and ERA Techniques
    NS Magesh, A Tiwari, SM Botsa, T da Lima Leitao
    Journal of Hazardous Materials, 412, 125263 (2021) – 58 citations

  • Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Aqueous Extract of Dolichos lablab for Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol, Antimicrobial and Anticancer Activities
    MH Kahsay, D RamaDevi, YP Kumar, BS Mohan, A Tadesse, G Battu, …
    OpenNano, 3, 28-37 (2018) – 49 citations

  • ZrO₂/Fe₂O₃/RGO Nanocomposite: Good Photocatalyst for Dyes Degradation
    RB Anjaneyulu, BS Mohan, GP Naidu, R Muralikrishna
    Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures, 108, 105-111 (2019) – 48 citations

  • Flower-Like SnO₂-Fe₂O₃-rGO Ternary Composite as a Highly Efficient Visible Light-Induced Photocatalyst for the Degradation of Organic Pollutants from Contaminated Water
    SM Botsa, GP Naidu, M Ravichandra, SJ Rani, RB Anjaneyulu, …
    Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 9(6), 12461-12472 (2020) – 42 citations

  • Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Cationic Dyes Under Visible Light Irradiation by CuWO₄-RGO Nanocomposite
    MJ Babu, SM Botsa, SJ Rani, B Venkateswararao, R Muralikrishna
    Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials, 3, 205-212 (2020) – 40 citations

  • Removal of Nitrophenols from Wastewater by Monoclinic CuO/RGO Nanocomposite
    SM Botsa, K Basavaiah
    Nanotechnology for Environmental Engineering, 4, 1-7 (2019) – 40 citations

  • A Facile Synthesis of Cu₂O and CuO Nanoparticles via Sonochemical Assisted Method
    SM Botsa, R Dharmasoth, K Basavaiah
    Current Nanoscience, 15(2), 209-213 (2019) – 34 citations

  • Fabrication of Multifunctional TANI/Cu₂O/Ag Nanocomposite for Environmental Abatement
    SM Botsa, K Basavaiah
    Scientific Reports, 10(1), 14080 (2020) – 30 citations

  • ZnO/RGO Nanocomposite via Hydrothermal Route for Photocatalytic Degradation of Dyes in the Presence of Visible Light
    KBBVR K Ravi, B Sathish Mohan, G Satya Sree, I Manga Raju
    International Journal of Chemical Studies, 6(6), 20-26 (2018) – 29 citations

  • Facile Simultaneous Synthesis of Tetraaniline Nanostructures/Silver Nanoparticles as a Heterogeneous Catalyst for the Efficient Catalytic Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol to 4-Aminophenol
    SM Botsa, YP Kumar, K Basavaiah
    RSC Advances, 10(37), 22043-22053 (2020) – 26 citations

  • Nanohybrid Material of Co–TiO₂ and Optical Performance on Methylene Blue Dye Under Visible Light Illumination
    SM Botsa, P Seetharam, IM Raju, P Suresh, G Satyanarayana, …
    Hybrid Advances, 1, 100008 (2022) – 23 citations

  • Hydrogeochemistry of the Deglaciated Lacustrine Systems in Antarctica: Potential Impact of Marine Aerosols and Rock-Water Interactions
    NS Magesh, SM Botsa, S Dessai, M Mestry, TDL Leitao, A Tiwari
    Science of the Total Environment, 706, 135822 (2020) – 23 citations

  • Evaluation of Micro-Structural and Magnetic Properties of Nickel Nano-Ferrite and Mn²⁺ Substituted Nickel Nano-Ferrite
    J Suresh, B Trinadh, BV Babu, P Reddy, BS Mohan, AR Krishna, …
    Physica B: Condensed Matter, 620, 413264 (2021) – 22 citations

  • Fabrication of a Heterostructure Composite with CuO and FeS₂ as an Efficient Photocatalyst for Decolourisation of Brilliant Green
    AG Raju, BD Rao, G Himabindu, SM Botsa
    Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 17, 2648-2656 (2022) – 20 citations

  • A Facile Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanorods for Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutant and Inactivation of Pathogens
    SM Botsa, D Ramadevi, K Basavaiah
    Journal of Nanoscience and Technology, 467-470 (2018) – 18 citations

 

Sajjad Hussain | Environmental science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Sajjad Hussain |  Environmental science |   Best Researcher Award

PhD student at COMSATS University Islamabad,  Pakistan

Sajjad Hussain is a dedicated PhD student at COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus, pursuing a doctoral degree in Environmental Sciences. His academic journey includes an MS in Environmental Science from the same institution, and an MEd in Science Education from Alama Iqbal Open University Islamabad. He also holds a Master’s degree in Mathematics from Government College University Faisalabad and a Bachelor’s degree in Physics with Double Math from Government Post Graduate College Burewala.

Profile:

Academic Qualifications:

  • PhD in Environmental Sciences (2023-2026) – COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus
  • MS in Environmental Science (2017-2019) – COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus
  • MEd in Science Education (2019-2020) – Alama Iqbal Open University Islamabad
  • M.Sc. in Mathematics (2014-2016) – Government College University Faisalabad
  • B.Sc. in Physics and Double Math. (2012-2014) – Government Post Graduate College Burewala

Research Contributions:

  • Research Focus: Mr. Hussain’s research involves land use/land cover classification using satellite NDVI tools, which is crucial for understanding sustainable water management and climate change impacts.
  • Publication: He has a publication related to his graduate research, showcasing his commitment and contribution to the field.

Technical Skills:

  • Proficient in GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, ERDAS)
  • Skilled in Endnote, Sigma Plot, Microsoft Office Suite

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 1,833
  • Citations Since 2019: 1,817
  • h-index: 24
  • h-index Since 2019: 24
  • i10-index: 35

Publication Top Notes:

  • “Using GIS Tools to Detect the Land Use/Land Cover Changes During Forty Years in Lodhran District of Pakistan”
    S Hussain, M Mubeen, A Ahmad, W Akram, HM Hammad, M Ali, …
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27, 39676-39692 (2020)
    Citations: 238
  • “Fate of Organic and Inorganic Pollutants in Paddy Soils”
    R Akram, V Turan, HM Hammad, S Ahmad, S Hussain, A Hasnain, …
    Environmental Pollution of Paddy Soils, 197-214 (2018)
    Citations: 187
  • “Land Use/Land Cover Changes and Their Impact on Land Surface Temperature Using Remote Sensing Technique in District Khanewal, Punjab Pakistan”
    S Hussain, S Karuppannan
    Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes, 7 (1), 46-58 (2023)
    Citations: 110
  • “Study of Land Cover/Land Use Changes Using RS and GIS: A Case Study of Multan District, Pakistan”
    S Hussain, M Mubeen, W Akram, A Ahmad, M Habib-ur-Rahman, …
    Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 192, 1-15 (2020)
    Citations: 92
  • “Improving Water Use Efficiency in Agronomic Crop Production”
    SA Zahoor, S Ahmad, A Ahmad, A Wajid, T Khaliq, M Mubeen, S Hussain, …
    Agronomic Crops: Volume 2: Management Practices, 13-29 (2019)
    Citations: 90
  • “Spatiotemporal Variation in Land Use Land Cover in Response to Local Climate Change Using Multispectral Remote Sensing Data”
    S Hussain, L Lu, M Mubeen, W Nasim, S Karuppannan, S Fahad, A Tariq, …
    Land, 11 (5), 595 (2022)
    Citations: 88
  • “Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) Change Analysis Using TM, ETM+ and OLI Landsat Images in District of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan”
    S Hussain, M Mubeen, S Karuppannan
    Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts a/b/c, 126, 103117 (2022)
    Citations: 85
  • “Monitoring of Land Use–Land Cover Change and Potential Causal Factors of Climate Change in Jhelum District, Punjab, Pakistan, Through GIS and Multi-temporal Satellite Data”
    M Majeed, A Tariq, MM Anwar, AM Khan, F Arshad, F Mumtaz, M Farhan, …
    Land, 10 (10), 1026 (2021)
    Citations: 80
  • “Monitoring the Dynamic Changes in Vegetation Cover Using Spatio-temporal Remote Sensing Data from 1984 to 2020”
    S Hussain, S Qin, W Nasim, MA Bukhari, M Mubeen, S Fahad, A Raza, …
    Atmosphere, 13 (10), 1609 (2022)
    Citations: 53
  • “Effect of Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria and Drought on Spring Maize (Zea mays L.)”
    M Mubeen, A Bano, B Ali, ZU Islam, A Ahmad, S Hussain, S Fahad, …
    Pakistan Journal of Botany, 53 (2), 731-739 (2021)
    Citations: 52
  • “Assessment of Land Use/Land Cover Changes and Its Effect on Land Surface Temperature Using Remote Sensing Techniques in Southern Punjab, Pakistan”
    S Hussain, M Mubeen, A Ahmad, H Majeed, SA Qaisrani, HM Hammad, …
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30 (44), 99202-99218 (2023)
    Citations: 48
  • “Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Technologies”
    S Hussain, A Amin, M Mubeen, T Khaliq, M Shahid, HM Hammad, …
    Building Climate Resilience in Agriculture: Theory, Practice and Future … (2022)
    Citations: 46
  • “Irrigation Scheduling for Cotton Cultivation”
    S Hussain, A Ahmad, A Wajid, T Khaliq, N Hussain, M Mubeen, HU Farid, …
    Cotton Production and Uses: Agronomy, Crop Protection, and Postharvest … (2020)
    Citations: 43
  • “Satellite-based Evaluation of Temporal Change in Cultivated Land in Southern Punjab (Multan Region) Through Dynamics of Vegetation and Land Surface Temperature”
    S Hussain, M Mubeen, A Ahmad, N Masood, HM Hammad, M Amjad, …
    Open Geosciences, 13 (1), 1561-1577 (2021)
    Citations: 42
  • “An Introduction to Climate Change Phenomenon”
    S Naz, Z Fatima, P Iqbal, A Khan, I Zakir, H Ullah, G Abbas, M Ahmed, …
    Building Climate Resilience in Agriculture: Theory, Practice and Future … (2022)
    Citations: 41
  • “Land Use/Land Cover Change Detection and NDVI Estimation in Pakistan’s Southern Punjab Province”
    Y Hu, A Raza, NR Syed, S Acharki, RL Ray, S Hussain, H Dehghanisanij, …
    Sustainability, 15 (4), 3572 (2023)
    Citations: 40
  • “Consequences and Mitigation Strategies of Heat Stress for Sustainability of Soybean (Glycine max L. Merr.) Production Under the Changing Climate”
    AE Sabagh, A Hossain, MS Islam, MA Iqbal, S Fahad, D Ratnasekera, …
    Plant Stress Physiology (2020)
    Citations: 39