Dr. DIGAMBAR SAPKAL | ENERGY | Best Researcher Award

Dr. DIGAMBAR SAPKAL | ENERGY | Best Researcher Awardย 

ย Assistant Professor, at SICES DEGREE COLLEGE, AMBARNATH, India.ย 

Dr. Digambar M. Sapkal is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Physics at S.I.C.E.S. Degree College, Ambarnath(W). He has 20 years of teaching experience and has guided several students in their Ph.D. and (link unavailable) projects.

Professional Profile

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Education

– Ph.D. in Physics, University of Mumbai- M.Phil. in Physics- (link unavailable) in Physics- B.Ed.

Professional Experience

– *Assistant Professor and Head*, Department of Physics, S.I.C.E.S. Degree College, Ambarnath(W)- *Research Guide*, University of Mumbai (guiding 4 Ph.D. students)- *Member of Board of Studies (BOS)*, University of Mumbai- *IQAC Coordinator*, S.I.C.E.S. Degree College

Research Interests

– *Physics research*: Dr. Sapkal’s research focus is on physics, and he has published several papers in international and national journals.- *Research guidance*: He has guided several students in their Ph.D. and (link unavailable) projects.

Awards

– Patent granted: 10 patents

Top Noted Publications

– International Publications: 6 publications ๐Ÿ“š
– National Publications: 10 publications ๐Ÿ“–
– Research papers: published in various journals

– hotoelectrocatalytic activity of spray deposited ZnO thin films against E. coli Davis: Published in Materials Research Innovations in 2012.
– 1D Layered LiVO3 Nanorods Synthesized by Ultrasonic-Assisted Chemical Route for Supercapacitor Applications: Published in Energy Technology in 2023.
– Exploring Quantum Capacitance and Adsorption Energy of Alkali Metal on NiO Using First-Principles DFT Calculations: Published in Electron in 2025.
– Chemically Synthesized Aluminum-Functionalized SnO2 Materials: Published in Nanotechnology Perceptions in 2024.
– STUDY OF PHOTOVOLTAIC CHARACTERIZATION OF SPRAY DEPOSITED CdTe THIN FILMS: Published in International Journal of Engineering Research-Online in 2016 ยน ยฒ.

Conclusion

Dr. Digambar M. Sapkal’s research productivity, patent grants, and research guidance make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With further interdisciplinary collaboration and internationalization, he could further enhance the impact of his research and contribute to advancements in physics and related fields.

Mr. A K M Atique Ullah | Atomic Energy | Best Researcher Award

Mr. A K M Atique Ullah | Atomic Energy | Best Researcher Award

Mr. A K M Atique Ullah , Michigan State University , United States.

Dr. A K M Atique Ullah ๐ŸŽ“ is a fifth-year PhD candidate in Chemistry at Michigan State University, USA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ, specializing in carbohydrate chemistry under Prof. Xuefei Huang ๐Ÿงช. With a solid academic foundation from BUET and the University of Chittagong ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ, he also served as a Senior Scientific Officer at the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission โš›๏ธ. His research journey includes an international stint as a MEXT Visiting Researcher at Hirosaki University, Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต. Atique blends experience in nuclear science and teaching with a strong passion for advancing chemical and radiological research ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ”ฌ.

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Education & Experienceย 

๐ŸŽ“ Education:
  • ๐Ÿ“˜ PhD Candidate in Chemistry (Expected Fall 2025), Michigan State University, USA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

  • ๐Ÿ“— MPhil in Chemistry (Physical Inorganic), BUET, Bangladesh ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ โ€“ CGPA: 3.75

  • ๐Ÿ“™ MSc in Chemistry (Physical), University of Chittagong ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ โ€“ GPA: 3.79

  • ๐Ÿ“• BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, University of Chittagong ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ โ€“ CGPA: 3.62

๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ”ฌ Experience:
  • ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant, MSU (May 2021 โ€“ Present)

  • ๐Ÿงช Senior Scientific Officer, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (2017โ€“2021)

  • ๐Ÿ”ฌ Scientific Officer, BAEC & BAERA (2011โ€“2017)

  • ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ Lecturer, Queenโ€™s College, Dhaka (2009โ€“2011)

  • ๐ŸŒ MEXT Visiting Researcher, Hirosaki University, Japan (2018โ€“2019)

Summary Suitability

A. K. M. Atique Ullah is an outstanding early-career researcher currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Chemistry at Michigan State University, USA, under the supervision of Prof. Xuefei Huang. With a robust academic background and a proven record of impactful interdisciplinary research, he is a highly deserving nominee for the Best Researcher Award.

Professional Developmentย 

Mr. Atique Ullah has consistently enriched his scientific career through global collaboration and interdisciplinary training ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ”ฌ. His experience at Hirosaki University as a MEXT Visiting Researcher under Prof. Masatoshi Yamada ๐Ÿค provided him advanced exposure in radiation emergency medicine and public health safety โ˜ข๏ธ๐Ÿงซ. While working at the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission โš›๏ธ, he contributed significantly to nuclear science development and regulatory practices. At Michigan State University ๐ŸŽ“, he has refined his research and teaching skills ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’ผ. His diverse roles in academia and national agencies have honed his analytical thinking, technical proficiency, and leadership in scientific innovation ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿš€.

Research Focus

A K M Atique Ullahโ€™s research bridges the fields of atomic energy โš›๏ธ and chemical biology ๐Ÿงช. His doctoral work at Michigan State University focuses on synthesizing carbohydrate-based molecules for vaccine and therapeutic development ๐Ÿ’‰๐Ÿ”ฌ. Previously, at the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, he contributed to the application of atomic energy in public health, radiation safety, and nuclear chemistry โ˜ข๏ธ๐Ÿงซ. His expertise includes radiation monitoring, isotope analysis, and safety mechanisms, highlighting the responsible use of atomic energy for peaceful purposes ๐ŸŒโš›๏ธ. His interdisciplinary approach merges nuclear science with modern chemistry to solve pressing biomedical and environmental challenges ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿง .

Awards and Honorsย 

  • ๐Ÿ… MEXT Scholarship for Visiting Researcher โ€“ Hirosaki University, Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต

  • ๐ŸŒŸ Promotion to Senior Scientific Officer โ€“ Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission โš›๏ธ

  • ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿซ Academic Honors throughout undergraduate and postgraduate studies ๐ŸŽ“

  • ๐Ÿ† Selection as Graduate Teaching Assistant at Michigan State University ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

  • ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ Appointment at BAERA โ€“ Government Regulatory Body for Atomic Energy in Bangladesh ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ

Publication Top Notes

1๏ธโƒฃ Exploring Novel Engineering Strategy to Tune Hydrogen Evolution by Lattice Impacted Carbonโ€Supported Rock Saltโ€Type NiCoโ‚‚(O,F)โ‚ƒ Nanorods
  • ๐Ÿ“… Date: 2025-04-10

  • ๐Ÿ“˜ Journal: Energy & Environmental Materials

  • ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1002/eem2.70020

  • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Contributors: Aslam Hossain, Zhengyou Li, Alexander V. Soldatov, A. K. M. Atique Ullah

2๏ธโƒฃ Starch-Assisted Facile Gel Formation Method for the Synthesis of Feโ€“Mn Binary Oxide for the Simultaneous Removal of As(III) and As(V)
  • ๐Ÿ“… Year: 2024

  • ๐Ÿ“˜ Journal: RSC Advances

  • ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06319H

  • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Contributors: Anwarul Azim, Md. Minhajul Alam Khan, Shawon Saha, Hridoy Roy, Akter Hossain Reaz, A. K. M. Atique Ullah, Shakhawat H. Firoz

3๏ธโƒฃ Contrasting Magnetic Characteristics of Disordered Ndโ‚€.โ‚…Baโ‚€.โ‚…Mnโ‚€.โ‚…Feโ‚€.โ‚…Oโ‚ƒโˆ’ฮด/โ‚‚ and 112-Type Ordered NdBaMnFeOโ‚†โˆ’ฮด Perovskites
  • ๐Ÿ“… Date: 2024-08-15

  • ๐Ÿ“˜ Journal: ACS Omega

  • ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c04607

  • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Contributors: Aslam Hossain, Artem R. Gilev, Premakumar Yanda, Vladimir A. Cherepanov, Kathiresan Sakthipandi, A. Sundaresan, E. A. Mukhanova, Alexander V. Soldatov, A. K. M. Atique Ullah

4๏ธโƒฃ Robust Synthesis of Targeting Glycoโ€Nanoparticles for Surface Enhanced Resonance Raman Based Imageโ€Guided Tumor Surgery
  • ๐Ÿ“… Date: 2024-05

  • ๐Ÿ“˜ Journal: Small Science

  • ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1002/smsc.202300154

  • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Contributors: Kunli Liu, A. K. M. Atique Ullah, Aniwat Juhong, Chiaโ€Wei Yang, Chengโ€You Yao, Xiaoyan Li, Harvey L. Bumpers, Zhen Qiu, Xuefei Huang

5๏ธโƒฃ Ophiorrhiza mungos-Mediated Silver Nanoparticles as Effective and Reusable Adsorbents for the Removal of Methylene Blue from Water
  • ๐Ÿ“… Date: 2024-01-30

  • ๐Ÿ“˜ Journal: ACS Omega

  • ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c05992

  • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Contributors: Aklima A. Akhi, Abid Hasan, Nakshi Saha, Sabbir Howlader, Sabonty Bhattacharjee, Kamol Dey, A. K. M. Atique Ullah, Farhana Rumzum Bhuiyan, Ashok Kumar Chakraborty, Umme Sarmeen Akhtar, et al.

6๏ธโƒฃ Gas Chromatographyโ€“Mass Spectrometric (GC-MS) Determination of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Smoked Meat and Fish Ingested by Bangladeshi People and Human Health Risk Assessment
  • ๐Ÿ“… Date: 2022-04-21

  • ๐Ÿ“˜ Journal: Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds

  • ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1080/10406638.2020.1790017

  • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Contributors: A. R. M. Tareq, S. Afrin, M. S. Hossen, A. S. Hashi, Shamshad B. Quraishi, Q. Nahar, R. Begum, A. K. M. Atique Ullah

7๏ธโƒฃ Assessment of Heavy Metal(loid)s in Selected Small Indigenous Species of Industrial Area Origin Freshwater Fish and Potential Human Health Risk Implications in Bangladesh
  • ๐Ÿ“… Date: 2021-10

  • ๐Ÿ“˜ Journal: LWT โ€“ Food Science and Technology

  • ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.112041

  • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Contributors: Maesha Musarrat, A. K. M. Atique Ullah, Naznin Shultana Moushumi, Shamima Akon, Quamrun Nahar, Syeda Saliha Saliheen Sultana, Shamshad B. Quraishi

Conclusion

A. K. M. Atique Ullah stands out as a highly accomplished young researcher whose impactful contributions, academic excellence, and interdisciplinary vision make him a deserving recipient of the Best Researcher Award. His dedication to innovation in chemistry and materials science positions him as a future leader in scientific research with global relevance.

Mohamed Nabawy | Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mohamed Nabawy | Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor, The British University in Egypt

Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Nabawy is an accomplished Assistant Professor in Construction Engineering and Management at the British University in Egypt ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ. With a Ph.D. from London South Bank University (UK) ๐ŸŽ“, he brings over 17 years of academic and industry experience, blending research with practical expertise. His work spans teaching, coordinating academic modules, and contributing to scholarly publications in sustainability, risk, and project management. Dr. Nabawy is widely recognized for his international exposure through conferences and research contributions across Egypt, UAE, France, and the UK ๐ŸŒ.

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๐ŸŽ“ Education

Dr. Nabawy earned his Ph.D. in Construction Management and Economics from London South Bank University, UK ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง, with a thesis focused on risk management in mega housing projects. He completed his M.Sc. (2014) and B.Sc. (2008) in Construction Engineering and Management from AASTMT, graduating with honors ๐Ÿ…. He also holds multiple professional diplomas in BIM, Supply Chain, and Digital Marketing, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to engineering and management education ๐Ÿ“š.

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Experience

With 17 years of professional experience, Dr. Nabawy has worked in both academia and on-site project execution. He served as a consultant and technical engineer on mega-projects like Cairo Festival City, Madinaty, and Parliament Supreme Council ๐Ÿ™๏ธ. He held roles such as Planner, Site Engineer, and Infrastructure Consultant for major organizations like Arab Contractors, Talaat Mostafa Group, and AAW Infrastructure. At BUE, he coordinates module files, mentors students, and serves as Scholar Editor for the Civil Engineering Department ๐Ÿง .

๐Ÿ”ฌ Research Interests

Dr. Nabawyโ€™s research spans a wide range of modern construction topics including Risk Management โš ๏ธ, Crisis Management, Megaprojects, Lean Management, and BIM ๐Ÿข. He also investigates advanced themes such as Neural Networks in Construction, Supply Chain & Logistics, and Human Resource Management within infrastructure development projects ๐Ÿ”. His multidisciplinary interests make his work impactful for both academic and practical sectors.

๐Ÿ† Awards

Though specific awards are not listed, Dr. Nabawyโ€™s academic distinction is evidenced through his full memberships in international bodies like ASCE ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ, CMAA, APM ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง, and IABSE ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ. His continual recognition in peer-reviewed journals, editorial contributions, and scholar leadership at BUE reflect a decorated professional track record of excellence and dedication to construction innovation and education ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ.

๐Ÿ“š Publications

Green Building Information Modeling Framework (2025), Buildings, Link ๐ŸŒฑ

Enhancing Road Management with GIS & Genetic Algorithms (2025), Scientific Reports, Vol. 15(1), 4634

BIM and Value Engineering in Residential Projects (2024), Buildings, Vol. 14(8), 2515

Assessment of Employee Risks using SEM (2024), NILES Conference Proceedings, pp. 30โ€“33

Risk Assessment using Neural Networks (2024), International Journal of Construction Management, Vol. 24(4), pp. 361โ€“373

Structural Equation Modeling for Mega Projects (2023), International Journal of Construction Management, Vol. 23(16), pp. 2717โ€“2728

Human Resource Framework in Housing Projects (2021), Ain Shams Engineering Journal, Vol. 12(2), pp. 2371โ€“2383

Efficiency in Quantitative Risk Analysis (2021), Ain Shams Engineering Journal, Vol. 12(2), pp. 2303โ€“2311

โœ… Conclusion

Based on his extensive academic background, impactful research, and robust professional activities, Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Nabawy is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His dedication to sustainability, risk management, and digital transformation in construction, supported by a solid publication track, clearly aligns with the awardโ€™s standards of research excellence and contribution to the field.