Karuppiah Nagaraj | Biophysical Chemistry | Best Faculty Award

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Dr. Karuppiah Nagaraj | Biophysical Chemistry | Best Faculty Award

Assistant Professor at Biophysical Chemistry, National Forensic Sciences University, India

Dr. Karuppiah Nagaraj is an Assistant Professor at the School of Pharmacy, National Forensic Sciences University, with extensive experience in Chemistry. He has held various academic positions and completed his Ph.D. at Bharathidasan University. His research interests include surfactant/polymer metal complexes, anticancer drug synthesis, and chemical kinetics. Dr. Nagaraj has received several awards for his research and is a member of various scientific organizations.

Professional Profiles:

Educations:

Dr. Karuppiah Nagaraj is an experienced Assistant Professor with a background in Chemistry. He is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the School of Pharmacy, National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this, Dr. Nagaraj has held Assistant Professor positions at various institutions including the Department of Chemistry at UPL University of Sustainable Technology in Ankleshwar, Vataria, Gujarat, India (2022-2023), St.Peter’s Engineering College in Hyderabad, Telangana (2021-2022), VSM Institutions in Ramachandrapuram, Andra Pradesh (2020-2021), St. Eugene University in Zambia (2018-2020), IISER in Tiravendrum, Kerala (2017-2018), Vivekananda College in Tamilnadu (2015-2017), and ANNA University in Tamilnadu (2014-2015). Dr. Nagaraj completed his Ph.D. in Chemistry at Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, Tamilnadu in 2014, focusing on [specific research area]. He also holds an M.Phil. in Chemistry from Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamilnadu (2009-2010), an M.Sc. in Chemistry from SBK College, Aruppukottai, Tamilnadu (2007-2009), and a B.Sc. in Chemistry from Devanga Arts College, Aruppukottai, Tamilnadu (2004-2007). Dr. Nagaraj’s academic journey demonstrates a strong commitment to the field of Chemistry and excellence in teaching and research.

Achievements:

Dr. Karuppiah Nagaraj has achieved several accolades and recognitions throughout his academic and research career. He qualified for the Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering Exam (GATE) in 2009, demonstrating his proficiency in the field. He was awarded a University Research Fellowship from 2010 to 2012, recognizing his outstanding contributions to research. Dr. Nagaraj received the UGC Research Fellowship in Science for Meritorious Research Students (RFSMS) from 2013 to 2015, highlighting his excellence in scientific research. In 2016, Dr. Nagaraj was honored with the Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam Award for Young Scientists, recognizing his potential and dedication to the field of science. He was also awarded the Summer Research Fellow Award (SRF) by the Indian Institute of Science and Education (IISER), Tiravendrum, Kerala, in 2017, further highlighting his commitment to research excellence. Dr. Nagaraj’s achievements extend to 2022, where he received the InSc Research Excellency Award, certified under the Ministry of MSME & Corporate Affairs, Government of India, showcasing his continued dedication to research and innovation. He is a Life Member of InSc, certified under the Ministry of MSME & Corporate Affairs, Government of India, and a Lifetime Fellow Member of Eudoxia Research University, USA, as well as Eudoxia Research Centre, India, reflecting his standing in the research community. Additionally, Dr. Nagaraj serves as an Editorial Board Member of Nanomedicine & Nanotechnology, further demonstrating his expertise and leadership in his field.

Research Experience:

During his Master of Philosophy project, Dr. Karuppiah Nagaraj focused on “Isolation and characterization of secondary metabolites from natural resources.” This project was conducted under the guidance of Dr. K. Pitchumani at the School of Chemistry, Natural Products Chemistry, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. For his Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) project, Dr. Nagaraj worked on “Efficient Light Driven Generation of Hydrogen Using Earth Abundant Metal Ions.” This research was conducted under the guidance of Dr. H. Mahesh Hariharan, Head of the School of Chemistry, Photo catalytic Chemistry, at IISER, Tiravendrum, Kerala. In his Doctorate project, Dr. Nagaraj’s research focused on “Synthesis and studies involving some surfactant cobalt(III) complexes-kinetics of electron transfer in microheterogeneous media, binding interaction with nucleic acids and antitumor properties.” This project was conducted under the guidance of Dr. S. Arunachalam at the School of Chemistry, Bharathidasan University, Tamilnadu, India.

Research Interest:

Dr. Karuppiah Nagaraj’s research interests encompass a diverse range of topics in chemistry. These include the interaction of surfactant/polymer metal complexes with biomolecules, synthesis, design, and development of anticancer drugs, isolation and characterization of secondary metabolites from natural resources, chemical kinetics, and photo and electro-catalysis. His work in these areas reflects a commitment to advancing our understanding of complex chemical processes and their potential applications in various fields.

Publications:

  1. Influence of self-assembly on intercalative DNA binding interaction of double-chain surfactant Co (iii) complexes containing imidazo [4, 5-f][1, 10] phenanthroline and dipyrido …
    • Authors: K Nagaraj, G Velmurugan, S Sakthinathan, P Venuvanalingam, …
    • Journal: Dalton Transactions
    • Year: 2014
    • Citations: 42
  2. Synthesis, CMC determination, nucleic acid binding and cytotoxicity of a surfactant–cobalt (III) complex: effect of ionic liquid additive
    • Authors: K Nagaraj, S Arunachalam
    • Journal: New Journal of Chemistry
    • Year: 2014
    • Citations: 28
  3. Synthesis, micellization behavior, antimicrobial and intercalative DNA binding of some novel surfactant copper (II) complexes containing modified phenanthroline ligands
    • Authors: K Nagaraj, S Ambika, S Rajasri, S Sakthinathan, S Arunachalam
    • Journal: Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces
    • Year: 2014
    • Citations: 23
  4. Nucleic acid binding study of surfactant copper (II) complex containing dipyrido [3, 2-a: 2′-3′-c] phenazine ligand as an intercalator: in vitro antitumor activity of complex …
    • Authors: K Nagaraj, KS Murugan, P Thangamuniyandi, S Sakthinathan
    • Journal: RSC advances
    • Year: 2014
    • Citations: 22
  5. Binding of a double-chain surfactant-cobalt (III) complex to CT DNA: Effect of β-cyclodextrin in the medium
    • Authors: K Nagaraj, S Arunachalam
    • Journal: International journal of biological macromolecules
    • Year: 2013
    • Citations: 18
  6. Synthesis, CMC determination, antimicrobial activity and nucleic acid binding of a surfactant Copper (II) complex containing phenanthroline and alanine schiff-base
    • Authors: K Nagaraj, S Sakthinathan, S Arunachalam
    • Journal: Journal of fluorescence
    • Year: 2014
    • Citations: 17
  7. Synthesis and electron transfer kinetics of a surfactant–cobalt (III) complex: effects of micelles, β-cyclodextrin, and ionic liquids
    • Authors: K Nagaraj, S Arunachalam
    • Journal: Transition Metal Chemistry
    • Year: 2013
    • Citations: 15
  8. Synthesis, CMC Determination, and Outer Sphere Electron Transfer Reaction of the Surfactant–Complex Ion, cis-[Co (en) 2 (4CNP)(DA)] 3+ with [Fe (CN) 6] 4–in Micelles, β …
    • Authors: K Nagaraj, S Arunachalam
    • Journal: Australian Journal of Chemistry
    • Year: 2013
    • Citations: 15
  9. Synthesis, CMC determination, and intercalative binding interaction with nucleic acid of a surfactant–copper (II) complex with modified phenanthroline ligand (dpq)
    • Authors: K Nagaraj, S Ambika, S Arunachalam
    • Journal: Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics
    • Year: 2015
    • Citations: 14
  10. Studies on outer-sphere electron transfer reactions of surfactant–cobalt (III) complexes with iron (II) in liposome (dipalmitoylphosphotidylcholine) vesicles
    • Authors: K Nagaraj, S Arunachalam
    • Journal: Transition Metal Chemistry
    • Year: 2012
    • Citations: 13

 

 

Prof. Marwa Elkady | Applied Chemistry | Women Researcher Award

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Prof. Marwa Elkady | Applied Chemistry | Women Researcher Award

Professor of Chemical and Petrochemicals Engineering at Applied Chemistry, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology, Egypt

Marwa Farouk Mahmoud ElKady is a Professor of Chemical and Petrochemicals Engineering at Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology. She was born on May 24, 1978, and resides in New Borg El Arab city, Alexandria, Egypt.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Prof. Marwa Elkady has a diverse educational background in Chemical Engineering from Alexandria University. She obtained her B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering in May 2000, with a grade of ‘very good with honor degree.’ She continued her academic journey with an M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, awarded in September 2004, for research on the preparation of polymers for industrial wastewater treatment. Marwa completed her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering in August 2008, focusing on the preparation of ion exchangers and their application in the removal of harmful ions. Her academic achievements demonstrate a strong foundation in Chemical Engineering, particularly in the areas of industrial wastewater treatment and ion exchange technology.

Award & Honors:

Dr. Mohamed Rabie Nasser has received numerous prestigious awards and honors for his contributions to the field of Engineering and Applied Science. In 2023, he was honored with the Dr. Mohamed Rabie Nasser’s Award for Engineering and Applied Science. He has also been recognized as a member of the best 2% of world Top Ranked Scientists for the years 2020-2023, as proposed by Stanford University in cooperation with Elsevier BV. In 2020, Dr. Nasser received the Shorouk Academy Award for Scientific and Technological Creativity in the field of Engineering Science, specifically in Chemical Engineering and its applications. His outstanding achievements have been further acknowledged with the State Encouragement Award in the field of Engineering Science in 2017, and in the field of Advanced Technology that serves Engineering domains in 2011. Dr. Nasser has also been honored with the Scientific Achievement Award for successive 14 years (2009-2023) from the City for Scientific Research and Technology Applications. Additionally, he received the IOP Publishing Award for trusted reviewer status in recognition of his exceptionally high level of peer review competency in 2023. His dedication and excellence in STEM fields were recognized with the Women in STEM Excellence Trophy from the British Council in February 2022. Furthermore, Dr. Nasser was awarded the Millionaire Club award from Egypt-Japan University for Science and Technology in April 2019. Elsevier congratulated him for his significant contributions to open science between 2020-2022 and recognized the role of his researches in helping solve the world’s greatest challenges. These awards and honors reflect Dr. Nasser’s commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and innovation in Engineering and Applied Science.

Research Area:

Dr. Mohamed Rabie Nasser’s research interests span a wide range of areas in the fields of Nano-technology and nano-materials, Water and wastewater treatment technologies, Membrane Technology, membrane desalination, and Reverse Osmosis. He is particularly focused on water desalination, self-healing materials for corrosion prevention, renewable energy systems, and separation technologies. Dr. Nasser also has a keen interest in microwave processing, biosynthesis, Bio-technology, and micro-reactors. His work extends to areas such as Biodiesel, bio-lubricants, and bio-greases, where he explores innovative solutions and applications. His research is characterized by a strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and addressing pressing global challenges in water treatment and renewable energy.

Experience & Activities:

Dr. Mohamed Rabie Nasser has actively participated in various workshops and training programs related to his field. He co-organized the “US-Egypt Workshop on Synthesis, Characterization, and Industrial Applications of Nanoparticles and Nanostructure Materials” at Mubarak City for Scientific Research & Technology Application in November 2005. Dr. Nasser also attended a training division on “Calibration of Labs According to ISO-17025 Specifications” by Engineering & Quality Experts in September 2005. He further enhanced his skills with a training course on technical writing offered by The Arab Society of Material Science in February 2006. In 2007, Dr. Nasser participated in a training division on “Internal Auditing for ISO-17025:2005 Specifications” by Engineering & Quality Experts. Additionally, he attended the Workshop on Nanotechnology and its Applications at Egypt ion Russian University & Housing and Building National Research Center in March 2009. Dr. Nasser was also involved in co-organizing and attending a Workshop on “Middle East-Microwave Assist Technology (MAT) in Materials Processing” at Mubarak City for Scientific Research & Technology Application in October 2009. These experiences highlight his commitment to continuous learning and professional development in his field.

Publications:

  1. Adsorption Equilibrium Kinetics and Thermodynamics of methylene blue from aqueous solutions using biopolymer Oak Sawdust Composite
    • Authors: M Abd El Latif, AM Ibrahim, MF El Kady
    • Journal: Journal of American Science
    • Volume: 6
    • Issue: 6
    • Pages: 267-283
    • Year: 2010
    • Citations: 304
  2. Assessment of the adsorption kinetics, equilibrium and thermodynamic for the potential removal of reactive red dye using eggshell biocomposite beads
    • Authors: MF Elkady, AM Ibrahim, MM Abd El-Latif
    • Journal: Desalination
    • Volume: 278
    • Issue: 1-3
    • Pages: 412-423
    • Year: 2011
    • Citations: 296
  3. Production of biodiesel from waste vegetable oil via KM micromixer
    • Authors: MF Elkady, A Zaatout, O Balbaa
    • Journal: Journal of Chemistry
    • Year: 2015
    • Citations: 166
  4. Electrospun cellulose acetate nanofiber incorporated with hydroxyapatite for removal of heavy metals
    • Authors: AA Hamad, MS Hassouna, TI Shalaby, MF Elkady, MA Abd Elkawi
    • Journal: International journal of biological macromolecules
    • Volume: 151
    • Pages: 1299-1313
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 130
  5. Bacillus mojavensis strain 32A, a bioflocculant-producing bacterium isolated from an Egyptian salt production pond
    • Authors: MF Elkady, S Farag, S Zaki, G Abu-Elreesh, D Abd-El-Haleem
    • Journal: Bioresource technology
    • Volume: 102
    • Issue: 17
    • Pages: 8143-8151
    • Year: 2011
    • Citations: 114
  6. Nano activated carbon from industrial mine coal as adsorbents for removal of dye from simulated textile wastewater: Operational parameters and mechanism study
    • Authors: H Shokry, M Elkady, H Hamad
    • Journal: Journal of Materials Research and Technology
    • Volume: 8
    • Issue: 5
    • Pages: 4477-4488
    • Year: 2019
    • Citations: 112
  7. Biosynthesis and structural characterization of silver nanoparticles from bacterial isolates
    • Authors: S Zaki, MF El-Kady, D Abd-El-Haleem
    • Journal: Materials research bulletin
    • Volume: 46
    • Issue: 10
    • Pages: 1571-1576
    • Year: 2011
    • Citations: 102
  8. Applying Taguchi design and large-scale strategy for mycosynthesis of nano-silver from endophytic Trichoderma harzianum SYA.F4 and its application against …
    • Authors: SH El-Moslamy, MF Elkady, AH Rezk, YR Abdel-Fattah
    • Journal: Scientific Reports
    • Volume: 7
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 45297
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 101
  9. Kinetic approach for cadmium sorption using microwave synthesized nano-hydroxyapatite
    • Authors: MF Elkady, MM Mahmoud, HM Abd-El-Rahman
    • Journal: Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids
    • Volume: 357
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 1118-1129
    • Year: 2011
    • Citations: 99
  10. Kinetics study and thermodynamic behavior for removing cesium, cobalt and nickel ions from aqueous solution using nano-zirconium vanadate ion exchanger
    • Authors: MM Abd El-Latif, MF Elkady
    • Journal: Desalination
    • Volume: 271
    • Issue: 1-3
    • Pages: 41-54
    • Year: 2011
    • Citations: 92