Zahra Jowkar | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Zahra Jowkar | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Oral and Dental Disease Research Center, Department of Operative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.

Dr. Zahra Jowkar, Associate Professor at the Department of Operative Dentistry, Oral and Dental Disease Research Center, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran, is a distinguished researcher and educator specializing in operative and aesthetic dentistry. She completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 2011 and pursued her Master of Science in Dentistry (MScD) with a residency in Aesthetic and Operative Dentistry from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in 2014, laying a strong academic foundation for her clinical and research career. Professionally, she has served as an Assistant Professor from 2014 to 2020 and has held the role of Associate Professor since October 2020, contributing extensively to dental education, postgraduate training, and patient-centered innovations in oral health. Her research interests focus on restorative dentistry, biomaterials, aesthetic dental techniques, and preventive oral care, with emphasis on evidence-based practices that bridge the gap between clinical application and academic knowledge. With a strong research profile, she has authored 44 peer-reviewed documents indexed in Scopus, accumulating 475 citations and an h-index of 13, demonstrating her impact on the field. Her research skills include clinical trial design, advanced restorative methodologies, biomaterial testing, scholarly writing, and interdisciplinary collaboration, making her a valuable contributor to both national and international research projects. Dr. Jowkar has received recognition for her scholarly achievements through academic awards and honors at institutional and professional levels, reflecting her leadership, dedication, and innovation in dental science. Overall, her career trajectory highlights a combination of academic excellence, impactful publications, and community contribution, positioning her as a leading figure in operative and aesthetic dentistry. With her continued research, professional growth, and collaborative potential, she is expected to advance dental sciences globally, inspire young professionals, and contribute meaningfully to both education and clinical practice.

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Featured Publications

Jowkar, Z., Masoumi, M., & Mahmoodian, H. (2020). Psychological stress and stressors among clinical dental students at Shiraz School of Dentistry, Iran. Advances in Medical Education and Practice, 11, 113–120. https://doi.org/10.2147/AMEP.S240320

Jowkar, Z., Hamidi, S. A., Shafiei, F., & Ghahramani, Y. (2020). The effect of silver, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide nanoparticles used as final irrigation solutions on the fracture resistance of root-filled teeth. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry, 12, 141–148. https://doi.org/10.2147/CCIDE.S251040

Firouzmandi, M., Shafiei, F., Jowkar, Z., & Nazemi, F. (2019). Effect of silver diamine fluoride and proanthocyanidin on mechanical properties of caries-affected dentin. European Journal of Dentistry, 13(2), 255–260. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-1693094

Jowkar, Z., Jowkar, M., & Shafiei, F. (2019). Mechanical and dentin bond strength properties of the nanosilver enriched glass ionomer cement. European Journal of Dentistry, 13(3), 350–356. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-1700611

Safari, A., Jowkar, Z., & Farzin, M. (2013). Evaluation of the relationship between bruxism and premature occlusal contacts. The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, 14(4), 616–621. https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1361

Partha Roy | Nanoscience | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Partha Roy | Nanoscience | Best Researcher Award

Central University of Rajasthan, India

Assist. Prof. Dr. Partha Roy is a distinguished researcher and academician in the field of Chemistry, currently serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, School of Chemical Science and Pharmacy at the Central University of Rajasthan, India, where he has been contributing since 2017. He obtained his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata, focusing on spin dynamics under magnetic fields in liquid phases, followed by prestigious postdoctoral fellowships at the Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel, where he studied electron and energy transfer in inorganic-organic nanohybrids and chiral-induced spin selectivity (CISS) effects, and at the University of Alberta, Canada, where he worked on TiO2 nanotubes, nanowires, and surface functionalization for superhydrophobic applications. His professional experience spans both theoretical and applied chemistry, and his research interests include nanostructure growth of metals and non-metals, organic-inorganic interfacial chemistry, nanocatalysis, spintronics, superhydrophobic coatings, and sustainable energy materials. Skilled in nanofabrication, electrochemistry, spectroscopy, and material characterization, he has published over 20 research papers in reputed international journals such as ACS Nano, Nano Letters, Nanoscale, Chem. Eng. J., and Electrochimica Acta, accumulating more than 300 citations with an h-index of 7, and has authored book chapters and co-edited academic volumes. He has successfully led funded projects from UGC and DST-SERB on nanostructured materials and energy transfer studies, and he actively supervises Ph.D. and postgraduate students. Recognized for his academic contributions, Dr. Roy has been honored with best poster awards and has presented his work at leading international conferences. In conclusion, his strong academic foundation, international exposure, impactful publications, and leadership in innovative nanoscience research position him as a highly influential scholar with the potential to make lasting contributions to science, technology, and sustainable development globally.

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Featured Publications

  1. Mathur, N., Choudhary, M., Dwivedi, A. K., Nama, J., Shwetha, K. P., Manjunatha, C., Shama, S., Gupta, P., Joshi, H., & Roy, P. (2025). Versatility of surfactant-mediated NiTe₂ nanoparticles: Unlocking potential for hydrogen evolution reaction, supercapacitor, and sustainable green catalysis. Small, e07377, 1–15.

  2. Mahajan, S., Tyagi, A., Boral, P., Mehala, R., Rellegadla, S., Prajapat, G., Roy, P., Gogoi, S., & Agrawal, A. (2026). Impact of multifunctional biopolymer-silica nanocomposites on viscosity, wettability and reservoir microbiome for enhanced oil recovery. Chemical Engineering Science,

  3. Mathur, N., Pachar, K., Ankita, Yadav, A., Roy, P., & Gupta, P. (2025). Interfacial electrochemistry of graphitic carbon nitride nanosheet and polymelamine nanofilm: Toward integrated sensing and energy platforms. Electrochimica Acta, 539, 147131.

  4. Gaatha, K., Kumar, S., Sharma, A., Bhuvanesh, N., Roy, P., & Joshi, H. (2025). A trans-palladium dichloride complex with a bulky organosulfur ligand: Syntheses, structure, and applications in catalytic alkylation of acetophenone and secondary alcohols using alcohols. New Journal of Chemistry, 49, 3956–3968.

  5. Goswami, B., Yadav, R., Joshi, H., & Roy, P. (2024). Zirconium and hafnium complexes of enantiopure iminophosphonamides. European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, 28, e202400627.

  6. Mathur, N., Mahala, S., Khorwal, A. K., Bitla, Y., Goswami, B., Roy, P., & Joshi, H. (2024). Magnetic nickel nanoparticles supported on oxidized charcoal as a recoverable catalyst for N-alkylation of amines with alcohols. ACS Applied Nano Materials, 7, 11159–11169.