Dr. Gururaj Kudur Jayaprakash | Electroanalysis | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Gururaj Kudur Jayaprakash, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, India

Dr. Gururaj Kudur Jayaprakash is an accomplished electrochemist and materials scientist, currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT), affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science from the University of Guadalajara, Mexico, where his doctoral research focused on improving charge transfer kinetics through carbon electrode modifications for advanced voltammetric applications. With a strong foundation in industrial chemistry and biotechnology, Dr. Gururaj has held prestigious academic and research positions at Tsinghua University in China, Shoolini University, and multiple research institutions in India and Mexico. His work spans across electrocatalysis, quantum electrochemistry, and environmental sensing, supported by major grants from the Department of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Electronics & IT, Government of India. Recognized globally, he is among the top 2% cited researchers (Stanford University, Elsevier, 2023) and a recipient of the DRDO Dare to Dream Award. Dr. Gururaj actively contributes to the scientific community through peer-review roles for numerous high-impact journals and has mentored several postgraduate and undergraduate students. His interdisciplinary expertise bridges theoretical modeling, quantum chemistry, and practical electroanalytical techniques, making significant strides in sensor development and pollutant detection.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Gururaj Kudur Jayaprakash stands out as an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With a rich academic background, significant research contributions, and a consistent record of excellence in electrochemistry, material science, and quantum chemistry, Dr. Jayaprakash has made groundbreaking strides in his field. His research in modifying carbon electrodes and understanding electrocatalysis, along with his innovative work in the realm of quantum chemistry and electrode materials, underscores his potential to drive forward new technological advancements.

Education 🎓

• Ph.D. in Material Science (2013–2017)
  Department of Material Science, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
  Grade: 92.67 (Mexican grade)
  Thesis: Modifying carbon electrodes to improve charge transfer kinetics applications in voltammetry and its modeling
  Supervisor: Professor Roberto Flores Moreno

• M.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry (2009–2011)
  Department of Industrial Chemistry, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, India
  GPA: 7.67 (Indian grade), First Class with Distinction (O grade)
  Thesis: Detection of norepinephrine in presence of ascorbic acid and uric acid using TX-100 surface immobilized carbon paste electrode: A cyclic voltammetric study
  Supervisor: Associate Professor B. E. Kumara Swamy

• B.Sc. (Biotechnology + Zoology + Chemistry) (2006–2009)
  Tumkur University, Tumkur, India
  GPA: 8.46 (Indian grade), First Class with Distinction (O grade)

Work Experience 💼

• Assistant Professor (2022/04 – present)
  Department of Chemistry, NMIT, Visvesvaraya Technological University, India

• Assistant Professor (2019/12 – 2022/03)
  School of Chemistry, Shoolini University, Bajhol, India

• Postdoctoral Researcher (2017/09 – 2019/09)
  Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China

• Research Assistant (2016/09 – 2017/02)
  Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico

• Asistente de Profesor (2015/01 – 2016/01)
  Laboratory Chemistry for Engineers, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico

• Research Assistant (2013/05 – 2013/08)
  Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico

• Project Graduate Trainee (2012/02 – 2013/02)
  Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, National Aerospace Laboratories, Bengaluru, India

• Research Assistant (2011/06 – 2012/02)
  Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Karnataka, India

Awards & Honors 🏆

• Top 2% Cited Researcher (October 2023)
  Listed from Stanford University, Elsevier

• D.R.D.O Dare to Dream 3.0 Award (October 2022)
  Defence Ministry, Defence Research and Development Organisation, Govt. of India

• Teachers Associateship for Research Excellence (December 2021)
  Department of Science and Technology-SERB, Govt. of India

• CONACyT Scholarship (August 2013 – August 2016)
  Government of Mexico for Doctoral Studies in Material Science

• Postdoctoral Scholarship (2017 – present)
  Tsinghua University, Beijing, P.R. China

• Gold Medal (December 2017)
  Vasavi Union, Karnataka, India for Doctoral Degree Appreciation

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