Rajiv | Composites | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. S. Rajiv | Composites | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. S. Rajiv, Marthandam College of Engineering and Technology, India

Dr. S. Rajiv holds a Ph.D. and M.Tech (Silver Medal) in Nanotechnology from Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology. Her research explores superhydrophobic coatings, carbon-based materials, and composite polymers. 📘 She has authored multiple SCI/Scopus-indexed publications and received TNSCST research grants for her innovative work. As an AICTE Innovation Ambassador and Director of Invadersquest Pvt. Ltd., she actively promotes entrepreneurship and innovation. 🚀 Dr. Rajiv is also a passionate mentor, guiding emerging minds in technology-driven startups and research.

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Professional Experience 

Dr. S. Rajiv is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering with a Ph.D. and M.Tech (Silver Medal) in Nanotechnology from Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology. Her research spans superhydrophobic coatings, carbon-based materials, and composite polymers. She has authored SCI/Scopus-indexed publications and secured TNSCST grants. With teaching experience across various Tamil Nadu colleges—including Marthandam College of Engineering and Technology—she is dedicated to academic excellence. 🌱 As Director of Invadersquest Pvt. Ltd. and AICTE Innovation Ambassador, Dr. Rajiv actively promotes entrepreneurship and research-driven learning. 💡📘

 Education 

Dr. S. Rajiv is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering with a Ph.D. in Nanotechnology (2019) and an M.Tech in Nanotechnology (Silver Medal, 2015) from Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology. She also holds a B.E. in Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical, 2013) from Madha Engineering College. Her research explores superhydrophobic coatings, carbon-based materials, and composite polymers. 🧪 Dr. Rajiv has published several SCI/Scopus-indexed papers and secured TNSCST research grants. 🎓 With teaching roles across Tamil Nadu and current service at Marthandam College of Engineering and Technology, she fosters innovation as Director of Invadersquest Pvt. Ltd. and AICTE Innovation Ambassador. 💡🚀

Industrial Experience 💼🚀

Dr. S. Rajiv is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Director of Invadersquest Pvt. Ltd., Nagapattinam (since 2019). She holds a Ph.D. and M.Tech in Nanotechnology (Silver Medal) from Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology, and a B.E. in Aeronautical Engineering from Madha Engineering College. Her research focuses on superhydrophobic coatings, carbon-based materials, and composite polymers. 🧪 A prolific author of SCI/Scopus-indexed papers and recipient of TNSCST grants, Dr. Rajiv bridges academia and industry through innovation and entrepreneurship. 💡 She also serves as an AICTE Innovation Ambassador, fostering research-driven learning and tech integration. 🏢🌐

Research Interests 🔬✨

Dr. S. Rajiv is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Director of Invadersquest Pvt. Ltd. She holds a Ph.D. and M.Tech (Silver Medal) in Nanotechnology from Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology, and a B.E. in Aeronautical Engineering from Madha Engineering College. Her research centers on superhydrophobic surfaces, surface interfaces, and composite coatings using polymers and carbon-based materials. 🧪 With SCI/Scopus-indexed publications and TNSCST grants, she advances sustainable material solutions for automotive, aerospace, and electronics sectors. 💡 As an AICTE Innovation Ambassador, she bridges academia and industry through impactful teaching, leadership, and innovation. 🌐🚀

Certifications & Professional Development 🎓💼

Dr. S. Rajiv is an Assistant Professor and Director of Invadersquest Pvt. Ltd., with a Ph.D. and M.Tech (Silver Medal) in Nanotechnology. Her research focuses on superhydrophobic surfaces, composite coatings, and carbon-based materials for advanced engineering applications. 🌡️ She has completed multiple Innovation Ambassador certifications from MoE’s Innovation Cell & AICTE, along with training in AI tools, robotics, and Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies. 🎓 Dr. Rajiv actively participates in global conferences like the NANOscientific Symposium Asia, reflecting her dedication to continuous learning and tech-driven education. 🌟 As an AICTE Innovation Ambassador, she bridges research, teaching, and industrial innovation. 🔧📚

Research Focus

Dr. S. Rajiv is an Assistant Professor and Director of Invadersquest Pvt. Ltd., holding a Ph.D. in Nanotechnology. Her research delves into nanofibers, biopolymer composites, and electrospun materials for applications in drug delivery 💊, wound healing 🩹, biodegradable solutions 🌿, agriculture 🌾, and renewable energy ☀️. She leverages electrospinning and polymeric innovations to solve real-world problems in biomedical engineering, material science 🧪, and environmental sustainability 🌍. Notable contributions include curcumin delivery systems, seed coating technologies, and solar cell membranes ⚡. Through an interdisciplinary lens, she integrates chemistry, biology, and engineering to develop eco-friendly, high-performance materials. 🌟

Publication Top Notes

  • Use of Box-Behnken design of experiments for the adsorption of verofix red using biopolymer (Cited by: 165, Year: 1998)

  • Curcumin loaded electrospun Bombyx mori silk nanofibers for drug delivery (Cited by: 87, Year: 2014)

  • Preparation and characterization of ampicillin‐incorporated electrospun polyurethane scaffolds for wound healing and infection control (Cited by: 77, Year: 2015)

  • Preparation and characterization of electrospun curcumin loaded poly (2‐hydroxyethyl methacrylate) nanofiber—A biomaterial for multidrug resistant organisms (Cited by: 64, Year: 2015)

  • Fabrication of electrospun poly l-lactide and curcumin loaded poly l-lactide nanofibers for drug delivery (Cited by: 61, Year: 2012)

  • Environment friendly synthesis of polyvinylpyrrolidone nanofibers and their potential use as seed coats (Cited by: 51, Year: 2016)

  • Mass transfer studies on the biodegradation of phenols in up-flow packed bed reactors (Cited by: 47, Year: 2002)

  • Biodegradable electrospun nanocomposite fibers based on Poly (2-hydroxy ethyl methacrylate) and bamboo cellulose (Cited by: 40, Year: 2014)

  • Potential seed coatings fabricated from electrospinning hexaaminocyclotriphosphazene and cobalt nanoparticles incorporated polyvinylpyrrolidone for sustainable agriculture (Cited by: 39, Year: 2017)

  • Tailoring electrospun polymer blend carriers for nutrient delivery in seed coating for sustainable agriculture (Cited by: 37, Year: 2018)

  • Studies on biodegradation of phenol using response surface methodology (Cited by: 36, Year: 2002)

  • Grafted PEO polymeric ionic liquid nanocomposite electrospun membrane for efficient and stable dye sensitized solar cell (Cited by: 32, Year: 2020)

  • Long‐term‐durable anti‐icing superhydrophobic composite coatings (Cited by: 31, Year: 2019)

  • Dye-sensitized solar cells based on an electrospun polymer nanocomposite membrane as electrolyte (Cited by: 23, Year: 2019)

Anna Stepashkina | Polymer composites | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Anna Stepashkina | Polymer composites | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Anna Stepashkina, Zhejiang Lab, China

Dr. Anna S. Stepashkina is a distinguished researcher in materials science and artificial intelligence applications. She earned her PhD in Technical Sciences from St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design, focusing on electrical and thermal conductivity in polymer composites. Currently a Research Expert at Zhejiang Lab in China, she specializes in finite element analysis, machine learning, and 3D-printing materials. Previously, she served as an Associate Professor and AI Lab Head at the State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, contributing to AI in education. With a strong background in computational materials science, Dr. Stepashkina has authored numerous publications on polymer composites, quantum dots, and electromagnetic shielding. She is fluent in Russian, English, Chinese, Serbian, and Norwegian. Her outstanding contributions to higher education and AI integration have earned her prestigious awards, including the 2022 St. Petersburg Government Award.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Stepashkina obtained her PhD in Technical Sciences from St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design (2015), where she researched the electrical and thermal conductivity of polymer composites. She completed her B.S. and M.S. at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (2006–2012), focusing on non-radioactive energy transfer between quantum dots for medical applications. Her expertise spans physics, materials science, and computational modeling, shaping her multidisciplinary research career.

Experience 💼

Dr. Stepashkina is a Research Expert at Zhejiang Lab in China, applying AI and machine learning to materials science and developing 3D-printing alloys. She previously served as Associate Professor, Deputy Head of the Department, and AI Lab Head at the State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, leading global AI education initiatives. Her past roles include lecturer positions at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and Mozhaisky Military Space Academy, focusing on physics, metrology, and engineering. She has also worked as an FEA engineer, metrology specialist, and software engineer in various institutions.

Awards & Honors 🏅

Dr. Stepashkina received the 2022 St. Petersburg Government Award for her innovative integration of AI into education. Her contributions to computational materials science and interdisciplinary research have earned recognition from international scientific communities.

Research Focus 🔬

Her research focuses on computational materials science, including electrical and thermal conductivity in polymer composites, quantum dot energy transfer, AI applications in material properties prediction, and 3D-printing innovations. She explores machine learning for material design, electromagnetic shielding, and polymer composite optimization.

Publication Top Notes

Ensemble regression method for predicting the dependence of electrical resistance on the elongation of polymer composite materials

Examining the Impact of Anisotropic Particle Orientation in a Polymer Matrix on the Electrical Properties of Composite Materials

Conclusion

Dr. Anna Stepashkina is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her multidisciplinary expertise, leadership in AI-driven material science research, and significant contributions to both academic and applied material studies underscore her deserving candidacy. Recognizing her with this award would celebrate her innovative approach and dedication to scientific advancement.