Assist. Prof. Dr. Nashwan Ali | Electrode Sensor | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Nashwan Ali | Electrode Sensor | Best Researcher Award 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Nashwan Ali, University of Samarra, France

Dr. Nashwan Hussein Ali is an analytical chemist with expertise in electrochemistry, petroleum chemistry, and water analysis. He earned his Ph.D. (2015), M.Sc. (2012), and B.Sc. (2009) in Analytical Chemistry from Tikrit University, Iraq. Currently, he is an Invited Researcher at the University of Poitiers, France, focusing on electrochemical activity mapping of Pt-CeO₂ gradient films. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Samarra and a Lecturer at Hayat Private University. With extensive experience in analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC-FID, and spectroscopy, he has also worked as an analytical chemist in the petrochemical industry.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Nashwan Hussein Ali has a strong research background in analytical chemistry, electrochemistry, and petroleum chemistry. His extensive experience as a researcher and lecturer, along with multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals, makes him a suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education:

  • 📜 Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry – Tikrit University, Iraq (2012 – 2015)
  • 🧪 Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry – Tikrit University, Iraq (2009 – 2012)
  • ⚛️ Bachelor of Science in Chemistry – Tikrit University, Iraq (2005 – 2009)

💼 Work Experience:

  • 🔬 Invited Researcher (Apr 2022 – Present)

    • University of Poitiers, UFR SFA, Equipe SAMCat – IC2MP UMR CNRS 7285, France
    • Research Topic: Electrochemical activity mapping of Pt-CeO₂ gradient films using bipolar electrochemistry
    • Supervised by Prof. ZIGAH Dodzi
  • 🎓 Assistant Professor (Dec 2016 – Apr 2022)

    • University of Samarra, College of Applied Science, Iraq
    • Taught:
      • 🧪 Analytical Electrochemistry (Master’s students)
      • 📘 General Chemistry (Undergraduate)
      • 🌱 Green Chemistry (Undergraduate)
  • 📖 Lecturer (Dec 2013 – Feb 2016)

    • Hayat Private University for Science and Technology (HPUST), Erbil, Iraq
    • Taught:
      • ⚗️ Analytical Chemistry (Undergraduate)
      • 🌿 Green Chemistry (Undergraduate)
  • 🏭 Analytical Chemist (Apr 2011 – Jan 2014)

    • Arab Company for Detergent Chemicals (ARADET), Baiji Refinery
    • Conducted chemical analysis for petroleum and water samples using advanced techniques such as HPLC, GC-FID, GC/MS, Karl Fischer titration, UV-Vis spectroscopy.
    • Performed quality control on crude oil properties and industrial water treatment.

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors:

  • 🏅 Recognized Researcher in Electrochemistry and Analytical Chemistry
  • 📖 Published Scientific Papers in reputable journals on Electrochemical Methods, Green Chemistry, and Petroleum Analysis
  • 🏆 Academic Excellence Awards for contributions to teaching and research in Analytical Chemistry
  • 🎤 Speaker & Presenter at international conferences in Electrochemistry and Green Analytical Methods

Publication Top Notes:

High-Performance ZIF-7@PANI Electrochemical Sensor for Simultaneous Trace Cadmium and Lead Detection in Water Samples: A Box–Behnken Design Optimization Approach

Spectrophotometric Determination of Captopril in Pharmaceutical Formulations based on Ion-Pair Reaction with the Red Congo

Synthesis and characterization of some new Indazolone and Carbohydrazide derivatives from azachalcones

Determination of loperamide HCL in pharmaceutical preparations using modified lon selective electrode

Determination of metoclopramide in pharmaceutical commercial using flow injection chemiluminescence technique

Dr. Ujwala Kshirsagar | Nano Sensor Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ujwala Kshirsagar | Nano Sensor Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Ujwala Kshirsagar, Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Pune, India

Dr. Ujwala A. Kshirsagar, is an accomplished academic and researcher currently serving as the Head of Academics and Associate Professor at Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Pune. With a Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering from SGB Amravati University, she has over two decades of experience in higher education. Dr. Kshirsagar has guided one Ph.D. student to completion and currently supervises five Junior Research Fellows. Her research interests encompass VLSI and Semiconductor Technology, Micro and Nano Fabrication Technology, IoT, and Embedded Systems. She has received numerous accolades, including the Incredible Female Inventor 2023 award and grants from prominent institutions such as IIT Bombay and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. Dr. Kshirsagar holds multiple patents, reflecting her innovative contributions to the fields of electronics and smart agriculture. Her dedication to teaching and research has made her a respected figure in her field, and she actively participates in conferences as a keynote speaker and session chair.

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ujwala A. Kshirsagar (Belorkar) is an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award, showcasing a remarkable blend of academic excellence, innovative research, and impactful contributions to the field of Electronics Engineering, particularly in VLSI, IoT, and semiconductor technology. Here are key highlights supporting her suitability for this prestigious recognition.

Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering
    SGB Amravati University, Amravati (2012)
  • M.E. in Digital Electronics
    SGB Amravati University, Amravati (2004) – 61.38% (First Class)
  • M.Sc. in Applied Electronics
    SGB Amravati University, Amravati (1999) – 66.00% (First Class)
  • B.Sc. in Electronics
    SGB Amravati University, Amravati (1990) – 60.00% (First Class)

Work Experience 🏢

  • Head of Academics
    Symbiosis International Deemed University, Pune (March 2020 – Present)
  • Associate Professor
    Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Pune (March 2020 – Present)
  • Ph.D. Supervisor
    Guided 1 student successfully; currently supervising 5 JRFs.
  • Professor, Vice Principal, Academic Dean, HoD
    HVPM’s College of Engineering and Technology, Amravati (May 2013 – March 2020)
  • Associate Professor, Academic Dean, HoD
    HVPM’s College of Engineering and Technology, Amravati (June 2008 – May 2013)
  • Assistant Professor, HoD
    HVPM’s College of Engineering and Technology, Amravati (December 2005 – June 2008)
  • Electronics Engineer
    Zarna Instruments Company, Amravati (July 1999 – December 2005)

Achievements & Awards 🏆

  • EDA Tools Grant
    ₹67 Lakhs from C2S, MeitY, Government of India (2024)
  • INUP Grant for Memristor-Based Memory
    IIT Bombay, Government of India (2023)
  • Incredible Female Inventor Award
    Magnetech IP and Research, Pune (2023)
  • Best Paper Award
    ACRAMEN (2023)
  • DSIR Grant for International Conference
    ₹2.6 Lakhs, New Delhi (2022)
  • Session Chair and Keynote Speaker
    6th Smart City Symposium, Bahrain (2022)
  • Conference Chair and Member Secretary
    SESMIC 2022 at SIT, Pune (2022)
  • MODROB Grant
    ₹13.56 Lakhs from AICTE, New Delhi (2022)
  • Chartered Management Level 5 Certificate
    Dudley College, London, UK (2021)
  • Best Project Award
    AICTE-UKIERI Fellowship, Dudley College, London, UK (2021)
  • IETE Bapuseetaram National Award
    For outstanding work in advanced microelectronics manufacturing (2020)
  • Outstanding Engineer Lady Award
    IETE, New Delhi (2019)
  • Best Paper Award
    ISTE National Convention, New Delhi (2019)

Publication Top Notes:

Broadband circularly polarized 2 × 2 MIMO array for midband 5G wireless applications