Girum Girma Bizuneh | Experimental methods | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Girum Girma Bizuneh | Experimental methods | Best Researcher Award

R&D project Manager at Hunan Hongyue New Energy Materials Co.Ltd. | China

Dr. Girum Girma Bizuneh is a seasoned researcher, academic, and R&D leader with specialized expertise in battery technology, electrochemistry, and materials recycling. With over 15 years of progressive experience in research and academia, he has contributed significantly to advancements in lithium-ion and lithium-sulfur batteries. He earned his Ph.D. and M.Sc. from Xiamen University, China, and held various positions in Arba Minch University (Ethiopia), Hunan University, and currently serves as R&D Manager at Hunan Hongyue New Energy Materials Recycling Co. Ltd. His work merges academic rigor with industry-driven innovation in sustainable energy storage.

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📘 Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Bizuneh began his academic journey with a B.Sc. in Chemistry from Arba Minch University, Ethiopia, in 2007. His early interest in chemical processes and materials led him to pursue higher education in China, where he completed both M.Sc. (2013) and Ph.D. (2020) degrees at Xiamen University, renowned for its strong materials science and chemistry programs. During his studies, he developed a solid foundation in electrochemistry, particularly ion transfer across interfaces and battery chemistry, setting the stage for his future research in advanced battery systems and electrolyte engineering.

🧑‍🔬 Professional Endeavors 

Professionally, Dr. Bizuneh has held academic and industry roles that span both teaching and research. Starting as a Lab Technician and Lecturer at Arba Minch University, he later contributed to cutting-edge battery research at Hunan University as a University Research Assistant. Since 2022, he has served as R&D Manager at Hunan Hongyue, where he oversees project direction in battery materials recycling. His unique blend of academic insight and industrial R&D acumen positions him as a critical link between scientific discovery and real-world energy solutions, especially in the context of sustainable technologies and resource recovery.

🔋 Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Bizuneh’s research is deeply focused on next-generation energy storage technologies, including Li-ion, Li-S batteries, electrochemical capacitors, and electrolyte additive engineering. His work on interface chemistry and solid auxiliary redox couples has contributed to enhancing battery performance and life span. A significant part of his research also emphasizes eco-friendly battery recycling strategies, targeting critical materials recovery and lifecycle sustainability. His peer-reviewed publications, including in top-tier journals, demonstrate his commitment to advancing practical and scalable solutions in the field of electrochemical energy storage and recycling science.

🌍 Impact and Influence

Dr. Bizuneh has established himself as an influential figure in the global battery research community, particularly through his work on high-voltage cathode design and recyclable battery technologies. His co-authored papers have been widely cited and have significantly influenced the direction of interface engineering in energy storage. Notably, he received the Top Cited Article Award (Wiley, 2025) for his publication on carbon materials for capacitors. Through academic and industrial collaboration across China and Ethiopia, he continues to bridge research innovation and societal energy needs, fostering cross-border knowledge transfer and technological adoption.

🧠 Research Skills and Tools

Dr. Bizuneh brings a rich skill set in both experimental and computational tools used in battery research. He is proficient in electrochemical techniques, materials synthesis, and battery performance evaluation. He has expertise in scientific software such as OriginPro, ZView, ChemOffice, and EndNote. In addition, he is skilled in data analysis, interface modeling, and photo editing tools like Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom for scientific visualization. His lab leadership and project management skills enable him to effectively design, execute, and evaluate R&D programs that deliver both academic knowledge and industrial utility.

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience

With a decade of teaching experience at Arba Minch University, Dr. Bizuneh has taught a range of undergraduate chemistry courses and supervised laboratory sessions. From Graduate Assistant to Lecturer, he demonstrated a strong commitment to academic mentorship and student development. He designed and instructed classes in physical chemistry, analytical methods, and laboratory safety and operations. His teaching style blended theoretical depth with practical application, preparing students for careers in science and technology. His contributions to curriculum development and lab management were instrumental in strengthening the university’s chemistry program infrastructure.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Dr. Bizuneh’s contributions have been formally recognized through several prestigious awards:

  • 🏅 Top Cited Article Award (2025) from Wiley for impactful research on electrochemical capacitors

  • 🎓 Heguang Yangtze River Scholarship (2019) awarded by Xiamen University for academic excellence

  • 🌟 Xiamen University International Student Scholarship (2020)
    These honors underscore his scientific impact, academic performance, and leadership potential. They also highlight his dedication to advancing innovative and sustainable energy solutions. His work continues to influence both academic and industrial communities in the fields of battery science and material chemistry.

🚀 Legacy and Future Contributions

Dr. Bizuneh is poised to leave a lasting legacy in the field of electrochemical energy storage, especially through his efforts in battery recycling and sustainable materials development. His current R&D leadership role positions him to translate academic insights into industrial practices, particularly in addressing battery waste challenges. Looking forward, he aims to develop green recycling technologies, solid-state battery systems, and contribute to policy and innovation frameworks for clean energy. His cross-disciplinary and international background makes him a valuable contributor to global energy transformation, and a mentor for the next generation of scientists and innovators.

Top Noted Publications

High Performance Li||NMC622 Battery Enabled by Multi-Functional Electrolyte Additive Chemistry

  • Authors: Girum Girma Bizuneh, Amir Mahmoud Makin Adam, Chunlei Zhu, Junda Huang, Huaping Wang, Zhongsheng Wang, Daxiong Wu, Lei Guo, Maryam Chafiq, Young Gun Ko
    Journal: Electrochimica Acta
    Year: 2025

Promoting the Sulfur Conversion Kinetics via a Solid Auxiliary Redox Couple Embedded in the Cathode of Li–S Batteries

  • Authors: Girum Girma Bizuneh, Jingmin Fan, Pan Xu, Ruming Yuan, Lin Cao, Mingsen Zheng, Quan-Feng Dong
    Journal: Sustainable Energy & Fuels
    Year: 2020

LaLiO₂-Based Multi-Functional Interlayer for Enhanced Performance of Li–S Batteries

  • Authors: Girum Girma Bizuneh
    Journal: Journal of The Electrochemical Society
    Year: 2019

Solvation Effect Facilitates Ion Transfer across Water/1,2‐Dichloroethane Interface

  • Authors: Nsabimana, J.; Nestor, U.; Girma, G.; Pamphile, N.; Zhan, D.; Tian, Z.-Q.
    Journal: ChemElectroChem
    Year: 2016

Facilitated Li⁺ Ion Transfer across the Water/1,2-Dichloroethane Interface by the Solvation Effect

  • Authors: Girum Girma
    Journal: Chemical Communications (Chem. Commun.)
    Year: 2014

 

 

Tupan Das | Experimental methods | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Tupan Das | Experimental methods | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Tupan Das is a Research Scholar and Senior Research Fellow (CSIR SRF) currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Physics at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna. His research centers around flexible, multifunctional nanogenerator devices, with applications in self-powered sensors and sustainable energy systems. With a solid academic foundation, a trail of high-impact publications, and a growing patent portfolio, he is quickly establishing himself as a promising early-career scientist in nanotechnology and materials science.

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📚 Early Academic Pursuits

Mr. Das laid his academic foundation at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, where he consistently performed at the top percentile. He completed his B.Sc. in Physics from Govt. Degree College Dharmanagar under Tripura University, followed by a Master’s in Physics from NIT Agartala with distinction (79%). His consistent academic success led him to IIT Patna, where he is pursuing a Ph.D. with a stellar 88.6% score, focusing on flexible polymer nanocomposites for energy harvesting.

🧪 Professional Endeavors

Throughout his doctoral journey, Mr. Das has been a recipient of the prestigious CSIR Junior and Senior Research Fellowships, awarded by the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Government of India. His research spans piezoelectric, triboelectric, and hybrid nanogenerators, ferroelectric materials, and energy storage devices, with a hands-on approach in both experimental fabrication and device testing.

🔬 Research Focus and Contributions

His Ph.D. thesis titled “Flexible and Multifunctional Polymer Nanocomposite-based Nanogenerator Devices for the Self-powered Sensor Applications” reflects his cutting-edge work in energy harvesting and sensing technologies. With over 15 high-impact peer-reviewed publications, including in Nano Energy (IF: 16.8) and Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 13.4), he has pioneered multifunctional nanogenerators that power devices without external batteries  a leap toward self-sustainable electronics. His interdisciplinary approach, combining magnetic, dielectric, and piezoelectric properties, has also led to research on self-charging supercapacitors, memristors, and optoelectronic devices, along with a submitted patent on radiation therapy films.

🌍 Impact and Influence

Mr. Das’s work has made a visible mark on the field of applied physics and materials engineering, particularly in the domains of wearable electronics, biomedical sensors, and sustainable energy. His research not only demonstrates academic rigor but also emphasizes real-world applications  evident through presentations at international conferences like ICONN, MRSI, and AC2MP, where he has received accolades including Best Oral Presentation and 1st Position in Research Communication.

📈 Academic Citations and Visibility

With publications in high-impact journals and ongoing collaborations with senior researchers, Mr. Das’s work is gaining increasing attention in the academic community. Journals such as Nano Energy, Applied Physics Letters, and Chemical Engineering Journal ensure global visibility and citation potential, cementing his status as a rising contributor in nanotechnology research.

🛠️ Research and Technical Skills

Mr. Tupan Das possesses comprehensive expertise in advanced experimental techniques, making him a highly skilled experimentalist in the field of materials science and applied physics. His technical proficiency includes X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) for structural analysis. He is adept in fabrication techniques like Spin Coating, Electrospinning, and Hydrothermal Synthesis. Additionally, he has hands-on experience with Impedance Analysis, Ferroelectric Loop Tracing, Cyclic Voltammetry, and Planetary Ball Milling. His core strength lies in energy storage and harvesting device fabrication, especially in self-charging supercapacitors and nanogenerators, showcasing his broad technical command.

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience

As a teaching assistant, Mr. Das has contributed to B.Tech. 1st Year Physics Labs during 2022–2023 and 2023–2024 at IIT Patna. His ability to communicate complex concepts clearly, coupled with a passion for education, makes him an effective mentor and guide to undergraduate students.

🏅 Awards and Honors

Mr. Tupan Das has received multiple prestigious accolades that underscore his scientific excellence, communication skills, and research innovation. He qualified the CSIR-UGC NET JRF with an impressive AIR 323, along with clearing GATE (2021) and IIT JAM (2018) all national-level competitive exams. He earned the Best Oral Presentation Award at AC2MP-2024, IIT Patna, and secured 1st Position in the highly competitive “My Research in 3 Minutes” contest at RSD 2024. Demonstrating innovation, he has also filed a patent on magnetic nanofiber-based radiation therapy films, further solidifying his profile as a dynamic and impactful researcher.

🌐 International Exposure

Mr. Das is selected for the NSTC-IIPP Internship Programme at Ming-Chi University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan (2024-2025). Here, he will explore hybrid piezo-triboelectric nanogenerators for gas sensing and water harvesting  a testament to his global research impact and collaboration.

🧭 Legacy and Future Contributions

Mr. Tupan Das is positioned to become a leading researcher in next-generation energy solutions. His integrated approach to multifunctional nanomaterials aligns with future industrial and healthcare demands, especially in the IoT, wearables, and sustainable technologies domains. With plans to continue in academic research and innovation, he is expected to contribute significantly to India’s scientific and technological self-reliance.

Top Noted Publications

Flexible Piezoelectric Nanogenerator as a Self-charging Piezo-supercapacitor for Energy Harvesting and Storage Application

  • Authors: T. Das, S. Tripathy, A. Kumar, and M. Kar
    Journal: Nano Energy
    Year: 2025

The MnAl-alloy nanoparticles incorporated PVDF-based piezoelectric nanogenerator as a self-powered real-time pedometer sensor

  • Authors: T. Das, S. N. Rout, A. Dev, and M. Kar
    Journal: Applied Physics Letters
    Year: 2024

Double perovskite-based wearable ternary nanocomposite piezoelectric nanogenerator for self-charging, human health monitoring and temperature sensor

  • Authors: T. Das, M. K. Yadav, A. Dev, and M. Kar
    Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal
    Year: 2024

Multi-functional piezoelectric nanogenerator based on relaxor ferroelectric materials (BSTO) and conductive fillers (MWCNTs) for self-powered memristor and optoelectronic devices

  • Authors: T. Das, P. Biswas, A. Dev, J. Mallick, and M. Kar
    Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal
    Year: 2024

Tuning of magnetic properties of Al-doped cobalt ferrite nanofiber prepared by electrospinning technique

  • Authors: T. Das, S. Noor, Kumari, J. Mallick, A. Shukla, S. Datta, M.K. Manglam, and M. Kar
    Journal: Physica Scripta
    Year: 2023

 

Jone Kirubavathy Suyambulingam | Characterization techniques | Member

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Assist Prof Dr. Jone Kirubavathy Suyambulingam | Characterization techniques | Member

Assistant Professor at P.S.G.R. Krishnammal College for Women in Coimbatore, India

Dr. S. Jone Kirubavathy, an Assistant Professor at P.S.G.R. Krishnammal College for Women in Coimbatore, is a distinguished figure in the field of chemistry. With a Ph.D. from the same institution, her expertise lies in the synthesis and characterization of novel compounds, leading to patents such as “Ion Conducting Bio-Membrane from Plant Exudate.” Dr. Kirubavathy’s research contributions extend to numerous publications and research projects, reflecting her dedication to advancing scientific knowledge. Recognized for her academic excellence and mentoring prowess, she continues to inspire students and colleagues alike, fostering innovation and excellence in the realm of chemistry.

Professional Profiles:

Academic and Professional Achievements

Dr. S. Jone Kirubavathy, currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at P.S.G.R. Krishnammal College for Women in Coimbatore, has made significant contributions in the field of chemistry.

Work Experience

Having served as an Assistant Professor at various esteemed institutions, including Kongunadu Arts & Science College, Dr. Kirubavathy brings a wealth of experience to her current role. Her dedication to teaching and research has earned her recognition and respect among peers and students alike.

Awards and Recognitions

Dr. Kirubavathy’s contributions to academia have been acknowledged through various awards and accolades, including the Meritorious Award from Kongunadu Arts & Science College and the University Third Rank in UG studies. Her commitment to mentoring students and promoting scientific awareness further highlights her dedication to the field.

Academic Qualifications and Thesis

With a Ph.D. in Chemistry from P.S.G.R. Krishnammal College for Women, Dr. Kirubavathy’s academic journey has been marked by excellence. Her doctoral thesis titled “Synthesis, Characterisation and Applications of Transition Metal Complexes of Quinoxaline, Pyrimidine and Benzothiazole Based Heterocyclic Ligands” reflects her expertise in the field.

Research Focus:

Dr. S. Jone Kirubavathy’s research focus lies primarily in the synthesis, characterization, and biological evaluation of novel Schiff base ligands and their metal complexes. She has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in studying the structural and molecular properties of biologically active compounds. Dr. Kirubavathy’s work encompasses various aspects of metal coordination chemistry and its applications in antimicrobial activity, DNA interaction studies, and cytotoxicity evaluation. Her investigations into the design and characterization of transition metal complexes highlight her expertise in the development of potential pharmaceutical agents and materials with diverse applications in biomedical and environmental sciences.

Publications 

  1. Synthesis, characterization and biological investigations of novel Schiff base ligands containing imidazoline moiety and their Co (II) and Cu (II) complexes, cited by:  51, Publication date: 2018.
  2. Tetradentate Schiff Base complexes of transition metals for antimicrobial activity, cited by:  42, Publication date: 2020.
  3. Structural, theoretical investigations and biological evaluation of Cu (II), Ni (II) and Co (II) complexes of mercapto-pyrimidine schiff bases, cited by: 23, Publication date: 2017.
  4. Structural, optical, morphological and electrochemical properties of ZnO and graphene oxide blended ZnO nanocomposites, cited by: 21, Publication date: 2023.
  5. Synthesis, structure, biological/chemosensor evaluation and molecular docking studies of aminobenzothiazole Schiff bases, cited by: 17, Publication date: 2020.
  6. Structural, optical, thermal, biological and molecular docking studies of guanidine based naphthoate metal complexes, cited by: 14, Publication date: 2021.
  7. 2-Methylimidazolium pyridine-2, 5-dicarboxylato zinc (II) dihydrate: Synthesis, characterization, DNA interaction, anti-microbial, anti-oxidant and anti-breast cancer studies, cited by: 12, Publication date: 2021.
  8. Corn silk extract–based solid-state biopolymer electrolyte and its application to electrochemical storage devices, cited by: 11, Publication date: 2022.
  9. Synthesis, characterization, DFT, In-vitro anti-microbial, cytotoxicity evaluation, and DNA binding interactions of transition metal complexes of quinoxaline Schiff base ligand, cited by: 11, Publication date: 2020.
  10. Metal oxides: Advanced inorganic materials, cited by: 08, Publication date: 2022.

 

 

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