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

Publication Top Notes:

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Dr. Serhii Brychka | Nanomaterials | Excellence in Research

Dr. Serhii Brychka | Nanomaterials | Excellence in Research 

Dr. Serhii Brychka, Gas Institute of NAS of Ukraine, Ukraine

Prof. Dr. Serhii Brychka (Brichka) is a leading researcher at the Gas Institute of the Ukraine National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv, specializing in thermo-chemical processes and nanotechnology. He has an extensive background in nanomaterials, having served as a researcher in various prestigious institutions, including the Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry at Stockholm University and the Chemical Department of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. Prof. Brychka holds a Doctorate in Technical Sciences from the Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design (KNUTD), where he developed scientific bases for creating functional materials with nanotubes. His academic journey began with a Ph.D. from the Surface Chemistry Institute of NASU and a Chemistry degree from Kyiv University. With over 25 publications in peer-reviewed international journals and numerous contributions to the field, he has been recognized with the Kyiv Mayor’s Award and serves on the editorial board of “Energy Technology and Resource Conservation.” Prof. Brychka is also an academic advisor to 18 MSc students and a member of specialized councils in technical thermophysics, industrial heat power engineering, and materials science.

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Summary of Suitability

Prof. Dr. Serhii Brychka’s extensive experience, significant research contributions, and academic achievements align well with the criteria for the Research for Excellence in Research award. His ongoing research in nanomaterials and his track record of impactful publications and awards make him a highly suitable candidate for this recognition.

Education

  1. Doctoral Student
    • Institution: KNUTD (Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design)
    • Dates: 01/10/2016 – 30/09/2018
    • Degree: Doctor of Technical Sciences, majoring in Materials Science
    • Topic: Development of scientific bases of creation of functional materials with nanotubes
  2. Graduate School
    • Institution: Surface Chemistry Institute of NASU (National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine)
    • Dates: 01/04/1995 – 30/03/1998
    • Degree: Candidate of Chemical Sciences (PhD), specialty Physics and Chemistry of Surface
    • Topic: Synthesis and properties of crystalline oxohalogenborates of aluminum
  3. Undergraduate Studies
    • Institution: Kyiv University, Ukraine
    • Dates: 01/09/1988 – 30/07/1993
    • Field: Chemistry
    • Topic: Organic Chemistry

Work Experience

  1. Leading Researcher
    • Institution: Thermochemistry Processes and Nanotechnology Department, Gas Institute of the Ukraine National Academy of Sciences, Kyiv
    • Dates: Since 00/00/2024
    • Topic: Nanomaterials
  2. Researcher
    • Institution: Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
    • Dates: 01/11/2022 – 30/08/2024
    • Topic: Nanomaterials
  3. Researcher
    • Institution: Chemical Department, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany
    • Dates: 01/04/2022 – 30/09/2022
    • Topic: NMR Spectroscopy

Publication top Notes:

Formation of Carbon Nanotubes from Products of Methane Air Conversion on Ni/Cr and Fe Catalysts

Heat Accumulation by Wax Polydisperse Nanomaterials with Phase Transition

Graphene Carbon Nanomaterials Structural Properties

Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Stevia leaves extracts

Structural characterization, thermal and mechanical properties of polyurethane–MgAl–layered double hydroxide nanocomposites prepared via physical dispersion

Development and investigation of nonwoven wound dressings with antimicrobial properties on the basis of natural fibers

Anticorrosion properties of CeO2-modified aluminosilicate nanotubes