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

Publication Top Notes:

Photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB) dye in waste water and enzymatic inhibition study using cauliflower shaped ZnO nanoparticles synthesized by a novel One-pot …

CITED:165

Dual descriptor analysis of cetylpyridinium modified carbon paste electrodes for ascorbic acid sensing applications

CITED:91

Electrocatalytic determination of ascorbic acid using a green synthesised magnetite nano-flake modified carbon paste electrode by cyclic voltammetric method

CITED:75

Analytical Fukui and cyclic voltammetric studies on ferrocene modified carbon electrodes and effect of Triton X-100 by immobilization method

CITED:61

Theoretical and cyclic voltammetric studies on electrocatalysis of benzethonium chloride at carbon paste electrode for detection of dopamine in presence of ascorbic acid

CITED:54

Quantum chemical study of Triton X-100 modified graphene surface

CITED:52

Simultaneous determination of epinephrine, ascorbic acid and folic acid using TX-100 modified carbon paste electrode: A cyclic voltammetric study

CITED:52

Dr. Kyu Hwan Lee, Korea Institute of Materials Science, South Korea

Lee Kyu Hwan is a distinguished materials scientist and engineer specializing in energy and environmental materials. He is a Principal Researcher at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), where he has been serving since 1991. He earned his B.A. (1988) and M.S. (1991) in Materials Science & Engineering from Hanyang University and later obtained his Ph.D. (2003) from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), focusing on biaxial texturing of nickel sheets by electrodeposition. Throughout his career, he has held various leadership positions, including Director of the Materials Processing Division at KIMS (2009–2012), Director of the Climate Change Research Center (2016–2017), and Vice President of KIMS (2019–2021). He has also contributed significantly to academia as a Professor at the University of Science and Technology (UST) since 2012 and as the Representative Professor of UST KIMS School since 2019. Internationally, he served as a Visiting Scientist at the University of California, Riverside (2013–2014) and has played a key role in ISO standardization as the Chairperson of ISO TC107 SC8 since 2021. His expertise extends to smart farming and technological innovation, serving as the Center Director of the Gyeongnam Smart Farm Demonstration Center (since 2022) and the Director of the Miryang Technology Innovation Center (since 2023). Additionally, he is a certified Professional Engineer in Surface Treatment and has obtained specialized training in cathodic protection and corrosion modeling.

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Suitability Summary for the Best Researcher Award

Mr. LEE, KYU HWAN is a highly distinguished researcher with over three decades of experience in materials science, surface engineering, and environmental materials research. His contributions as a Principal Researcher at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), along with leadership roles as Vice President of KIMS, Director of multiple research divisions, and Chairperson of ISO TC107 SC8, highlight his significant impact on global research and industry standards. His tenure as a Visiting Scientist at the University of California, Riverside, and his current position as a Professor and Representative Professor at UST KIMS School further solidify his academic and research excellence. However, to strengthen his candidacy, including detailed information on high-impact publications, patents, and previous research awards would provide additional evidence of his outstanding contributions.

🎓 Education

📜 B.A. in Materials Science & Engineering – Hanyang University (1984 ~ 1988)

📜 M.S. in Materials Science & Engineering – Hanyang University (1989 ~ 1991)

🎓 Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering – Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) (1997 ~ 2003)

📝 Dissertation: A Study on the Biaxial Texturing of Nickel Sheet by Electrodeposition

💼 Work Experience

🔬 Principal Researcher, Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) (1991 ~ Present)

📌 Director, Materials Processing Division, KIMS (Jan. 2009 ~ Jan. 2012)

🌍 Visiting Scientist, University of California, Riverside (Jun. 2013 ~ Jun. 2014)

🌱 Director, Climate Change Research Center, KIMS (Feb. 2016 ~ Dec. 2017)

🏛️ Director, UC-KIMS Center (CIME – Center for Innovative Materials for Energy & Environment) (Mar. 2017 ~ 2021)

🛠️ Vice President, KIMS (Mar. 2019 ~ Dec. 2021)

📚 Professor, KIMS School, University of Science and Technology (UST) (2012 ~ Present)

🎓 Representative Professor, UST KIMS School (2019 ~ Present)

🚜 Center Director, Gyeongnam Smart Farm Demonstration Center (2022 ~ Present)

🏢 Director, Miryang Technology Innovation Center (2023 ~ Present)

🔬 Vice President, Korea Institute of Surface Engineering (2016 ~ 2021)

📑 ISO TC107 SC8 Secretary (2016 ~ 2020)

🌍 ISO TC107 SC8 Chairperson (2021 ~ Present)

Publication Top Notes:

Iridium oxide nano-needles using electrodeposition for highly stable and sensitive pH sensor

Bifunctional technology involving RuO₂-IrO₂/Ti electrode decorated with reduced graphene oxide aerogel with Pd nanoparticles: Electrochemical oxidative decomposition and detection of p-nitrophenol

High strength CuAg foil with a nano-lamellar structure prepared via pulse electrodeposition in an environmental-friendly methanesulfonic acid-based bath