Channabasavaraj Wollur | Bio materials | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Channabasavaraj Wollur | Bio Materials | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Cambridge Institute of Technology | KR Puram Bangalore | India

Dr. Channabasavaraj Wollur, Ph.D., M.E., B.E., is a distinguished researcher and academician specializing in Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics, currently serving as an Associate Professor at Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bangalore. His scholarly pursuits encompass advanced studies on the utilization of dredged and reservoir sediments for engineering applications, ground improvement techniques, environmental geomechanics, and soil stabilization using industrial and natural by-products. With extensive academic experience across premier institutions and international universities, Dr. Wollur has contributed significantly to multidisciplinary research integrating civil, environmental, and geotechnical sciences. His expertise spans experimental modeling, structural evaluation, and sustainable material development, focusing on transforming waste materials such as dredged sediments, fly ash, and foundry sand into viable construction resources. As an active researcher, he has published several Scopus-indexed and SCI papers in high-impact journals, addressing contemporary challenges in infrastructure sustainability, coastal soil behavior, thermal flux methods, and geopolymer concrete durability. A recognized innovator, he holds a national patent for “Dewatering of Dredged Sediments and Soils by Thermal Flux Method” and has led multiple funded projects supported by government bodies and industry partners, including initiatives on AI-based environmental monitoring, soil stabilization, hydrogen extraction from algae, and eco-friendly fire safety materials. As a technical advisor, editorial board member, and mentor, Dr. Wollur continually advances applied research bridging academia and industry, making substantial contributions toward sustainable civil engineering practices and innovative geotechnical solutions for modern infrastructure development.

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Featured Publications:

Gumaste, S. D., Iyer, K. R., Sharma, S., Channabasavaraj, W., & Singh, D. N. (2014). Simulation of fabric in sedimented clays. Applied Clay Science, 91, 117–126.

Channabasavaraj, W., & Visvanath, B. (2013). Influence of relative position of the tunnels: A numerical study on twin tunnels. Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Sowmya, H. N., Wollur, C., Shivashankara, G. P., & Ramaraju, H. K. (2024). Identifying source apportionment of atmospheric particulate matter and gaseous pollutants using receptor models: A case study of Bengaluru, India. Mausam, 75(1), 1–16.

Wollur, C., Shivananda, P., Harinath, S., & Kangda, M. Z. (2023). Measurement of heat flow through the sediments mass by thermal flux method. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 8(1), 27.

Manjularani, P., & Channabasavaraj, W. (2015). Augmenting the properties of black cotton soil using additives. International Journal of New Technology and Research, 1(3), 42–45.

Munusamy Thirumavalavan | Bio materials | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Munusamy Thirumavalavan | Bio Materials | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Saveetha Engineering College | India

Professor Munusamy Thirumavalavan is an accomplished academician and research scientist specializing in inorganic and materials chemistry, nanotechnology, and environmental science. He currently serves as Professor of Chemistry at Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai, Adjunct Faculty at the Science Education Centre, National Chung-Hsing University, Taiwan, and Scientific Editor, Proofreader, and Consultant at the Foreign Language Centre, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan. With over fifteen years of extensive research and editorial experience, he has contributed significantly to chemical engineering, coordination chemistry, catalysis, water research, and nanobiotechnology. His scholarly work spans across interdisciplinary domains such as polymer materials, adsorption, photocatalysis, nanobiocatalysts, and environmental pollution control. A dedicated researcher, he has published more than sixty-four peer-reviewed journal papers, authored book chapters, and presented his findings at numerous international conferences. His research contributions include the synthesis and characterization of macrobicyclic metal complexes, development of nanomaterials for biotechnological and pharmaceutical applications, photophysical behavior of transition metal complexes, and design of nanocomposites for pollutant remediation and enzyme immobilization. As a recognized Ph.D. supervisor under Anna University, his mentorship fosters innovation and leadership among young researchers. Professor Thirumavalavan’s professional honors include editorial board memberships in reputed journals, multiple international fellowships, and global recognitions for his scientific excellence. His current focus integrates chemistry, biotechnology, and nanoscience to develop sustainable nanobiotechnological solutions for environmental and industrial advancement, reflecting his vision to merge scientific creativity with societal benefit.

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Featured Publications:

Thirumavalavan, M., Lai, Y. L., Lin, L. C., & Lee, J. F. (2010). Cellulose-based native and surface modified fruit peels for the adsorption of heavy metal ions from aqueous solution: Langmuir adsorption isotherms. Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, 55(3), 1186–1192.

Thirumavalavan, M., Lai, Y. L., & Lee, J. F. (2011). Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic analysis of fruit peels before and after the adsorption of heavy metal ions from aqueous solution. Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, 56(5), 2249–2255.

Thirumavalavan, M., Akilan, P., Kandaswamy, M., Chinnakali, K., Kumar, G. S., & others. (2003). Synthesis of lateral macrobicyclic compartmental ligands: Structural, magnetic, electrochemical, and catalytic studies of mono- and binuclear copper(II) complexes. Inorganic Chemistry, 42(10), 3308–3317. http

Malini, M., Thirumavalavan, M., Yang, W. Y., Lee, J. F., & Annadurai, G. (2015). A versatile chitosan/ZnO nanocomposite with enhanced antimicrobial properties. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 80, 121–129.

Thirumavalavan, M., Huang, K. L., & Lee, J. F. (2013). Preparation and morphology studies of nano zinc oxide obtained using native and modified chitosans. Materials, 6(9), 4198–4212.