Dr. Richa Srivastava | Nanomaterials Awards | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Richa Srivastava | Nanomaterials Awards | Women Researcher Award 

Dr. Richa Srivastava, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India

Dr. Richa Srivastava is a distinguished faculty member in Engineering Physics at UIET, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, a Central University in Lucknow, India. With a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Lucknow (2008), her doctoral research focused on the synthesis and characterization of nanosized intrinsic and doped ZnO for humidity sensor applications. Dr. Srivastava’s expertise lies in the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials for gas, humidity, and temperature sensing technologies. She has over three years of post-doctoral research experience under a UGC-sponsored Women’s Fellowship and has significantly contributed to sensor fabrication and nanomaterial development. Her pioneering work has earned her numerous accolades, including the CST Young Scientist Award (2014–15) and the ISCA Young Scientist Award (2013). She has delivered invited talks internationally, including in Germany, Singapore, and Nepal, and has authored highly cited publications with over 1,100 citations, an h-index of 17, and an i10-index of 25. A life member of several prestigious scientific bodies, Dr. Srivastava also serves as a reviewer for reputed journals such as Sensors and Actuators A: Physical and IEEE Sensors Journal, solidifying her stature as a leading researcher in the field of nanomaterial-based sensors.

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Summary of Suitability for Women Researcher Award: Dr. Richa Srivastava

Dr. Richa Srivastava stands out as an accomplished woman researcher in engineering physics and nanomaterials, with a strong commitment to scientific excellence, innovation, and mentoring. Her research bridges fundamental material science and real-world sensor technology, with proven contributions to humidity, gas, and temperature sensor development using advanced nanomaterials.

👩‍🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Physics (2008)
    🎓 University of Lucknow, Lucknow, India
    📘 Thesis Title: “Synthesis and characterization of nanosized intrinsic and doped ZnO and their applications as humidity sensors”
    🧑‍🏫 Supervisor: Prof. B.C. Yadav, Dept. of Applied Physics, BBAU, Lucknow

💼 Work Experience

  • Current Position:
    📍 Resource Person, Engineering Physics, UIET, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Central University, Lucknow

  • Post-Doctoral Research:
    🧪 Duration: 3 years 8 months
    🎯 Funded by: University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi under Post-Doctoral Fellowship for Women
    📌 Independent Research Project

  • Dissertation Supervision:
    👩‍🔬 Co-supervisor of 8 M.Tech. students (Nano-optoelectronics)

🏆 Awards & Honors

  1. 🏅 CST Young Scientist Award 2014–15

    • 🏛️ Council of Science and Technology, UP Govt.

    • 💰 Cash Prize: ₹1,00,000

  2. 🧪 ISCA Young Scientist Award – 2013 (Physical Sciences)

    • 🏛️ Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA), Kolkata

    • 💰 Cash Prize: ₹25,000

  3. 🥇 G.C. Jain Memorial Prize – 2008

    • For Best Thesis in Material Science

    • 💰 Cash Prize: ₹5,000

  4. 🖼️ Best Poster Awards

    • 🏆 NWNNT, Lucknow University, 2007

    • 🏆 ISCA, Annamalai University, 2007

    • 🏆 ICNME, C-MET Pune, 2006

  5. 👩‍🔬 Novel Women Scientist Award – 2014

    • National Conference on Nanomaterials, Mathura

  6. ✈️ International Representation

    • 🇩🇪 IMCS 2012, Nurnberg, Germany

    • 🇸🇬 ICMAT 2007, Singapore

    • 🇳🇵 Kathmandu Symposium, Nepal (Invited Talk, 2014)

  7. 🎤 Invited Talks & Keynote Speaker

    • 10+ National and International Conferences (2014–2018)

    • Topics on nanomaterials, sensor technology, and green technologies

  8. 🧑‍⚖️ Reviewer for International Journals

    • Sensors and Actuators A: Physical (Elsevier)

    • IEEE Sensors Journal

  9. 🧪 Scientific Contributions

    • Development of room temperature ceramic humidity sensors

    • LPG gas sensors for disaster management

    • Carbon nanotubes via flame synthesis for device applications

  10. 📈 Research Metrics

  • 🔢 Citations: 1,148

  • 📊 h-index: 17

  • 📚 i10-index: 25

  1. 🌍 Memberships

  • ISCA, IPA, MRSI (Life Member)

  • Editorial & Advisory Board Member for national conferences

  1. 🎖️ Travel Fellowship

  • ✈️ Sponsored by DST, New Delhi for IMCS-2014, Germany

  1. 🎖️ NCC ‘B’ & ‘C’ Certificate Holder

  • Completed 3 years in National Cadet Corps

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Dr. Heba Hussein | Nanomaterials Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Heba Hussein | Nanomaterials Award | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Heba Hussein, Cairo university, Egypt

Heba Hussein Sayed, born on January 7, 1985, in Cairo, Egypt, is an accomplished researcher and academic. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Cairo University in 2006. Demonstrating a commitment to advanced study, she went on to earn her Master of Science degree from the same institution in 2020, with a thesis titled “The influence of rare earth doping on the physical properties of multiferroic Bi ferrite.” Ms. Sayed began her scientific career as a demonstrator at the Faculty of Science, Cairo University, a role she held from 2006 until 2020. Following this, she advanced to the position of teaching assistant, continuing her contributions to the university’s academic community.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Ms. Heba Hussein Sayed is a dedicated researcher with a solid academic background and significant contributions to the field of multiferroics and nanomaterials. Her work on the influence of rare earth doping on multiferroic properties and the ecological mitigation potential of ferrite nanoparticles positions her as a promising candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Education:

  • Ms. Heba Hussein Sayed completed her Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics at Cairo University in 2006. Her undergraduate education provided her with a strong foundation in physical sciences.
  • She further pursued her academic career by obtaining a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics from the same institution in 2020. Her M.Sc. research focused on “The influence of rare earth doping on the physical properties of multiferroic Bi ferrite,” where she explored the effects of rare earth elements on multiferroic materials, which are materials that exhibit more than one ferroic property.

Work Experience:

  • Ms. Sayed began her professional journey as a Demonstrator at the Faculty of Science, Cairo University, a position she held from 2006 until 2020. In this role, she was responsible for assisting in teaching undergraduate courses, conducting laboratory sessions, and supporting research activities.
  • Since 2020, she has been serving as a Teaching Assistant at the Faculty of Science, Cairo University. As a Teaching Assistant, she continues to engage in teaching and mentoring students while also advancing her research in the field of multiferroics and nanomaterials.

Ms. Heba Hussein Sayed’s extensive experience in academia, combined with her focused research on multiferroic materials, showcases her dedication and expertise in the field of physics.

Publication top Notes:

Biosynthesis of CoFe2O4 ferrite nanoparticles using Greek yogurt solution: Deep structural insights and appraisal for ecological mitigation via quartz crystal microbalance