Sujata Kundan | Coordination Chemistry Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sujata Kundan | Coordination Chemistry Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sujata Kundan,Central University of Jammu, Jammu, India

Dr. Sujata Kundan is an accomplished academician with extensive experience in chemistry education and research. Holding a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Jammu, her expertise lies in coordination and bioinorganic chemistry. Over her illustrious career, she has served in various teaching positions, including Selection Assistant Professor at the Central University of Jammu. Dr. Kundan’s research focuses on investigating substituted porphyrins and their axially ligated metal derivatives. As an Editorial Board Member of the International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research, she contributes significantly to the academic community. Her dedication to advancing scientific knowledge is evident through her project on exploring the stereochemistry of A4. 📚🔬

 

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Educational Qualification

Dr. Sujata Kundan’s academic journey reflects her steadfast commitment to excellence in the field of chemistry. Beginning with her Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Jammu in 2015, where she delved into the intricacies of “Investigations on Substituted Porphyrins and their Axially Ligated Metal Derivatives.” Prior to this, she completed her M.Phil. with distinction in 2007, focusing on the “Synthesis and Characterization of axially ligated Zinc(II)-p-nitromeso-tetraphenylporphyrin.” Her academic prowess further extends to her Master’s Degree in Chemistry and Bachelor of Sciences, both earned with commendable distinctions. This educational foundation was laid during her formative years, with outstanding performances in high school and secondary education. 🎓🔬

 

Employment

Dr. Sujata Kundan’s professional journey showcases her dedication to academia, particularly in the field of chemistry. Since 2016, she has served as an Assistant Professor in Chemistry and Chemical Sciences at the Central University of Jammu, contributing to the academic and research endeavors of the institution. Prior to this, from 2010 to 2016, she held the position of Assistant Professor in Chemistry within the Higher Education Department of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir. These roles have allowed her to impart knowledge, mentor students, and engage in scholarly activities, fostering a vibrant academic environment. Dr. Kundan’s commitment to education shines through her enduring tenure in these esteemed institutions. 📚👩‍🏫

 

Research Focus

Dr. Sujata Kundan’s research primarily focuses on the synthesis, spectroscopic characterization, and biological activities of metalloporphyrins and their derivatives. She has contributed significantly to the fields of bioinorganic chemistry and coordination chemistry, exploring diverse topics such as the coordination behavior of metalloporphyrins with oxygen and nitrogen donors, the synthesis of novel porphyrin-graphene oxide nanocomposites, and the characterization of metalloporphyrin complexes for potential applications in catalysis and medicine. Her interdisciplinary work combines expertise in synthesis, spectroscopy, and biological assays, advancing our understanding of metalloporphyrin chemistry and its implications in various scientific domains. 🧪🔬

Publication Top Notes 

  1. Synthesis and Spectroscopic and Biological Activities of Zn(II) Porphyrin with Oxygen Donors📚 Cited by: 18 | Year: 2014
  2. Synthesis, spectroscopic, and biological studies on new zirconium (IV) porphyrins with axial ligand 📖 Cited by: 13 | Year: 2013
  3. Synthesis and Spectroscopic Studies of Axially Ligated Zn (II) 5, 10, 15, 20-meso-tetra (p-chlorophenyl) porphyrin with Oxygen and Nitrogen Donors 📘 Cited by: 13 | Year: 2013
  4. Covalently linked porphyrin-graphene oxide nanocomposite: Synthesis, characterization and catalytic activity🔬 Cited by: 12 | Year: 2019
  5. Oxovanadium(IV) Complexes with Nitrogen Donors: Synthesis, Characterization, and Biological Activities 🧪 Cited by: 7 | Year: 2013
  6. Novel Axially Ligated Complexes of Zn (II) Porphyrin: Spectroscopic, Computational, and Antibiological Characterization💻 Cited by: 6 | Year: 2019
  7. Synthesis and Characterization of some new thallium(III) macrocyclic complexes And their biological studies 📗 Cited by: 6 | Year: 2016
  8. Synthesis and Spectroscopic Studies of Zirconium(IV) Porphyrins with Acetylacetonate and Phenolates at Axial positions 📓 Cited by: 3 | Year: 2012
  9. Synthesis, Spectroscopic Characterization and Antimicrobial Screening of Aluminium(III)porphyrin Complexes containing Substituted Salicylates 🧫 Cited by: 2 | Year: 2014
  10. Electrochemical and Spectroscopic Characterization of Aluminium (III)-para-methyl- meso-tetraphenylporphyrin Complexes Containing Substituted Salicylate as Axial Ligands ⚛️ Cited by: 1 | Year: 2013

 

Ying Xiao | Materials Chemistry Award | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Ying Xiao | Materials Chemistry Award | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Ying Xiao, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, China

👩‍🔬 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ying Xiao is a distinguished researcher at Beijing University of Chemical Technology, specializing in advanced materials for energy storage. With a Ph.D. from Beijing Institute of Technology, her expertise spans from electrode design for Na⁺-ion batteries to catalyst synthesis for Li-CO₂ batteries. 🏆 She’s published over 60 papers, including in renowned journals like Angew. Chem. and ACS Nano, with more than 3,500 citations. As project lead on several grants, including from the National Natural Science Foundation of China, her work is instrumental in advancing battery technology. 🚀

 

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Experience and Education:

👩‍🔬 Dr. Ying Xiao’s academic journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of innovation in energy materials. She obtained her Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from Beijing Institute of Technology, delving into nanomaterials for energy applications. Her postdoctoral research at BUCT-CWRU Intersectional Joint Laboratory and Hanyang University focused on catalyst design for energy storage devices and advanced electrodes for Na-ion and Li-ion batteries, respectively. 🧪 Prior to that, she earned her M.S. in Inorganic Chemistry from Henan Normal University, specializing in the controlled synthesis of hollow rare earth nanomaterials. With a B.S. in Chemistry Education, she laid the foundation for her illustrious career. 🎓

 

Awards and Honors

🏆 Dr. Ying Xiao’s dedication and academic excellence have garnered numerous accolades throughout her career. In 2015, she was recognized as an Outstanding Graduate and received the prestigious Excellent Doctoral Dissertation award from Beijing Institute of Technology. 🎓 The preceding years saw her shine brightly with achievements such as the “PANVA” scholarship, National Graduate Scholarship, and acknowledgment as an Outstanding Graduate. 🌟 She was also honored with scholarships from the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation and Kingfa Science and Technique in 2013 and 2012, respectively. In 2011, she was awarded the title of “Outstanding Graduate” in Henan province, cementing her status as a top achiever in academia. 🥇

 

Research Focus

 

🔬 Dr. Ying Xiao’s research focuses on the development of advanced materials for energy storage and conversion, with a particular emphasis on batteries. Her work spans a wide range of topics, including the design of high-efficient catalysts for energy storage devices, investigation of advanced electrodes for Na-ion and Li-ion batteries, and the synthesis of carbon-based materials for Li-CO2 batteries. Through her innovative research, Dr. Xiao aims to contribute to the advancement of battery technologies, paving the way for more efficient and sustainable energy storage solutions. ⚡🔋

 

Publication Top Notes :

📚 Ying Xiao’s publication “Strain Self‐Adaptive Iron Selenides Toward Stable Na+‐Ion Batteries with Impressive Initial Coulombic Efficiency” was published in Small in 2024 . 📝

📚 “Recent Progress in Hot Spot Regulated Strategies for Catalysts Applied in Li–CO2 Batteries” by Ying Xiao was published in Small in 2024 . 📝

📚 “Structural Stability Boosted in 3D Carbon‐Free Iron Selenide through Engineering Heterointerfaces with SeP Bonds for Appealing Na+‐Storage” authored by Ying Xiao was published in Advanced Functional Materials in 2023 . 📝

📚 “Synergistic Engineering of Se Vacancies and Heterointerfaces in Zinc‐Cobalt Selenide Anode for Highly Efficient Na‐Ion Batteries” by Ying Xiao was published in Small in 2022 . 📝

📚 “Ce(NO3)3 as an electrolyte additive to regulate uniform lithium deposition for stable all-solid-state batteries” authored by Ying Xiao was published in Solid State Ionics in 2022 . 📝

📚 Ying Xiao’s publication “Recent Advances in Electrolytes for ‘Beyond Aqueous’ Zinc‐Ion Batteries” was published in Advanced Materials in 2022 . 📝

📚 “Topological Defect‐Rich Carbon as a Metal‐Free Cathode Catalyst for High‐Performance Li‐CO 2 Batteries” by Ying Xiao was published in Advanced Energy Materials in 2021 . 📝

📚 Ying Xiao’s publication “An ultra-long life, high-performance, flexible Li–CO2 battery based on multifunctional carbon electrocatalysts” was published in Nano Energy in 2020 . 📝

📚 “High‐Performance, Long‐Life, Rechargeable Li–CO 2 Batteries based on a 3D Holey Graphene Cathode Implanted with Single Iron Atoms” authored by Ying Xiao was published in Advanced Materials in 2020 . 📝

📚 “High-Performance Li-CO2 Batteries from Free-Standing, Binder-Free, Bifunctional Three-Dimensional Carbon Catalysts” by Ying Xiao was published in ACS Energy Letters in 2020 . 📝

📚 Ying Xiao’s publication “Carbon Nanomaterials for Energy and Biorelated Catalysis: Recent Advances and Looking Forward” was published in ACS Central Science in 2019 . 📝

📚 “High-Performance Li-CO2 Batteries Based on Metal-Free Carbon Quantum Dot/Holey Graphene Composite Catalysts” authored by Ying Xiao was published in Advanced Functional Materials in 2018 . 📝