Anuradha Singh | Chemistry Award | Women Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr Anuradha Singh | Chemistry Award | Women Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr Anuradha Singh, University of Allahabad, India

Anuradha Singh 🌟 is an Assistant Professor at S.S. Khanna Girls’ Degree College, University of Allahabad. She holds a D. Phil. in Chemistry from the University of Allahabad and specializes in Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry. Her research focuses on designing antimicrobial and antiviral agents, including HIV and HCV inhibitors. Anuradha has secured grants from UGC and DST, contributing significantly to the field with over a dozen publications in reputed journals. She is a recipient of the Research Excellence Award and Swarna Jayanti Puraskar, recognized for her scientific contributions.

 

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Education

Anuradha Singh completed her educational journey with a strong foundation in chemistry, culminating in a D. Phil. from the University of Allahabad in 2015. Her thesis, titled β€œDesign and Synthesis of Antimicrobial Compounds & Studies on their Therapeutic Applications,” underscored her expertise in bioorganic chemistry. Prior to her doctoral studies, she obtained an M. Sc. in Chemistry from Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur, in 2005, following a B. Sc. in Chemistry, Zoology, and Environmental Science from the same institution in 2003. Anuradha’s academic pursuits reflect her commitment to advancing medicinal chemistry with a focus on combatting infectious diseases. πŸ“š

 

Experience

Anuradha Singh brings a wealth of research experience to her role at SS Khanna Degree College, where she teaches a spectrum of chemistry topics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her teaching repertoire includes General Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry at the undergraduate level, while at the postgraduate level, she covers specialized areas such as Oligonucleotide Synthesis, Synthetic approaches in organic synthesis, and Spectroscopy. Alongside her teaching commitments, Anuradha has been actively involved in pioneering research projects funded by prestigious bodies like UGC, DST, and DBT. Her current UGC Start-up Grant project focuses on the green synthesis and antimicrobial assessment of 4-thiazolidinone derivatives, contributing significantly to the field of medicinal chemistry. πŸŽ“

Awards

Anuradha Singh has been honored with several prestigious awards and fellowships throughout her career, highlighting her contributions to scientific research and academia. In 2023, she participated in the Visiting Scientist Programme at the Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi. Her dedication and excellence were recognized with the Research Excellence Award by the Institute of Scholars, Bengaluru in 2020. Anuradha’s early achievements include receiving the Swarna Jayanti Puraskar at the 84th Annual Session of the National Academy of Sciences, Jodhpur in 2014, and the HIV Symposium Fellowship from YRG care, Chennai in 2012. She was also awarded the Late M.H. Mahalaha Memorial Gold Medal for Best Presentation at a seminar hosted by RDVV in 2005. πŸ†

Research Focus

Anuradha Singh’s research primarily centers around medicinal chemistry, with a specialized focus on designing novel compounds to combat infectious diseases and other health challenges. Her work spans the synthesis and evaluation of antimicrobial and antiviral agents, including inhibitors targeting HIV, SARS-CoV-2, and other viruses. Employing molecular dynamics simulations and computational methods, she explores the structural and functional aspects of these compounds to enhance their efficacy and safety profiles. Anuradha’s research contributions extend to exploring natural product-based therapies and developing innovative drug delivery systems. Her multidisciplinary approach integrates chemistry, pharmacology, and computational biology to advance therapeutic interventions. πŸ§ͺ

Pharmacological Properties of Curcumin (2020) 🌿
In silico studies on new oxathiadiazoles as potential anti-HIV agents (2019) 🧬
Design, Synthesis, and Antibacterial Activities of Novel Heterocyclic Arylsulphonamide Derivatives (2018) 🦠
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Reverse Transcriptase (HIV-RT): Structural implications for drug development (2018) 🧬
In silico studies on N-(Pyridin-2-yl) thiobenzamides as NNRTIs against HIV-1 strains (2018) 🧬
Molecular modeling, synthesis, and evaluation of sulfonamide derivatives (2018) 🦠

Congwen Duan | Advanced Materials Engineering Award | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr Congwen Duan | Advanced Materials Engineering Award | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr Congwen Duan, North China Electric Power University, China

Assoc. Prof. Duan Congwen 🌟, born in November 1987 in Dingzhou, Hebei, is a leading figure in green synthesis and hydrogen storage materials research. 🌱 As an Associate Professor at North China Electric Power University πŸŽ“, he spearheads numerous national and provincial-level projects, contributing significantly to energy materials development. His extensive publication record includes over ten papers in prestigious journals, with high citation rates. πŸ“š With expertise in solid-state reactions and nanocrystalline materials, he's pioneering solutions for sustainable energy storage. Beyond academia, he's involved in consultancy projects and holds several patents. πŸ… His dedication to advancing eco-friendly technologies is shaping a greener future.

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Academic Contributions and Recognition πŸ“Šβœ¨

Duan holds a provincial-level natural science foundation project in the domain of energy materials. He is actively involved in multiple national natural science foundation projects, key national projects, education department projects, the 15th Five-Year Plan pre-research projects, and various horizontal His academic contributions are recognized through the publication of over ten research papers in prestigious domestic and international journals, including 11 SCI-indexed papers as the first author. Notably, one of these papers is highly cited and included in the ESI list.

 

Research Focus

Dr. Duan Congwen’s research primarily revolves around hydrogen storage materials 🌱 and nanomaterials synthesis. His expertise lies in understanding the mechanisms behind hydrogen storage and dehydrogenation processes, particularly in nanostructured materials like carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and metal hydrides. His investigations into vacancy defective surfaces and catalytic properties contribute to advancements in energy storage and renewable fuel technologies. Dr. Duan’s work bridges the gap between theoretical understanding and practical applications, paving the way for more efficient and eco-friendly energy solutions. 🌟

Publication Top Notes

“The impact of vacancy defective MgH2 (001)/(110) surface on the dehydrogenation of MgH2@Ni-CNTs: A mechanistic investigation” πŸ“–, cited by 4, 2024 πŸ“…

“Co@Pd bimetallic catalysts doped on the CNTs for bidirectional improving hydriding/dehydriding property of Mg/MgH2” πŸ“–, cited by 0, 2024 πŸ“…

“CNTs-Pd as Efficient Bidirectional Catalyst for Improving Hydrogen Absorption/Desorption Kinetics of Mg/MgH2” πŸ“–, cited by 0, 2024 πŸ“…

“Anchoring Mo single atoms on N-CNTs synchronizes hydrogenation/dehydrogenation property of Mg/MgH2” πŸ“–, cited by 18, 2023 πŸ“…

“The effect of vacancy defective Mg (0001) surface on hydrogenation of Ni-Mg-CNTs: A mechanistic investigation” πŸ“–, cited by 8, 2023 πŸ“…

“Mechanochemical assisted hydrogenation of Mg-CNTs-Ni: kinetics modeling and reaction mechanism” πŸ“–, cited by 15, 2022 πŸ“…

“Ni-CNTs as an efficient confining framework and catalyst for improving dehydriding/rehydriding properties of MgH2” πŸ“–, cited by 48, 2022 πŸ“…

“Novel core-shell structured MgH2/AlH3@CNT nanocomposites with extremely high dehydriding-rehydriding properties derived from nanoconfinement” πŸ“–, cited by 26, 2021Β