Niluka Bentara Vitanage | Physics | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Niluka Bentara Vitanage | Physics | Best Researcher Award

National Institute of Fundamental Studies | Sri Lanka

Mrs. Niluka Bentara Vitanage, a dedicated Research Assistant from Sri Lanka, is an emerging scholar with six years of research experience specializing in carbon nanomaterials, molecular dynamics, and sustainable environmental applications. She holds a BSc in Physics, an MPhil in Physical Science, and is currently pursuing her PhD at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Her expertise spans advanced synthesis and characterization techniques, including CVD, SEM, XRD, TEM, and XPS, leading to innovations such as a novel single-stage floating catalyst CVD method for high-quality VACNTs. With 27 publications, including journal papers, abstracts, patents, and a book chapter, she has made notable contributions in areas like water desalination, pollutant removal, energy storage, and nanocomposite membranes.

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Featured Publications

Wu, Z., Sewwandi, B. V. N., Chen, X., Perera, G., Jayarathna, L., … (2025). Forward osmosis membrane with lightweight functionalised multiwall carbon nanotube nanofillers. Environmental Technology, 46(9), 1507–1518.

Sewwandi, B. V. N., Kumarasinghe, A. R., Wu, Z., Bandara, P., Jayarathne, L., … (2023). Size-tunable graphitized carbon spheres for water defluoridation. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 670, 131582.

Sewwandi, B. V. N., Kumarasinghe, A. R., Tushara, D., Wijesingha, H., … (2021). Fabrication of size-tunable graphitized carbon spheres with hierarchical surface morphology on p-Si (100) by chemical vapour deposition. Sri Lankan Journal of Physics, 22(1), 80–90.

Sewwandi, B. V. N., Kumarasinghe, A. R., Chen, X., Bandara, P., Jayarathna, L., … (2025). A novel fabrication method of vertically aligned carbon nanotubes by single-stage floating catalyst CVD. BMC Chemistry, 19(1), 89.

Wu, Z., Sewwandi, B. V. N., Deegala, H., Kuruppu, K., Chandrasekara, E., … (2025). An integrated centrifugal microfluidic chip for in situ chemical oxygen demand by improving the conventional dichromate method. Chemical Engineering Research and Design. Advance online publication.

Jayasinghe, D. M., Weerathunga, D. T. D., Kumarasinghe, A. R., Manathunga, K. S., Sewwandi, B. V. N., … (2024). Investigation of electrical properties of composite dipped films developed with electrically conductive carbon nanotube (CNT)-natural rubber latex (NRL). Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka.

Bhishma Karki | Physics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Bhishma Karki | Physics | Best Researcher Award

Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus | Nepal

Dr. Bhishma Karki is a distinguished physicist and academic leader from Nepal, currently serving as the Executive Chairman of the National Research Council Nepal. He also holds positions as Visiting Professor at the Department of Physics and Research Centre, Tuljaram Chaturchand College, Pune, India, and Visiting Faculty at the Department of Physics, Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu. Dr. Bhishma Karki earned his B.Sc. in Physics from National Multiple College, M.Sc. in Material Science from the University of Pune, and a Ph.D. in Material Science from Tribhuvan University with a thesis on “Photoelectrocatalytic Purification of Water Using Spray-Deposited Zinc Oxide Thin Films.” With over 57 publications in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, his research focuses on surface plasmon resonance sensors, photocatalysis, and material science applications in water purification and cancer detection. He has actively participated in numerous international workshops and conferences across Russia, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Australia, including UNFCCC and UNCBD conferences. Dr. Bhishma Karki serves as Academic Editor or Editorial Board member for journals like PLOS ONE, Frontiers in Oncology, Scientific Reports, and Wiley’s Journal of Sensors. Recognized with Nepal Vidyabhushan “A” award in 2023, he is a life member of multiple technical societies and actively contributes to community development while promoting scientific research and education in Nepal.

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Featured Publications

  • Karki, B., Vasudevan, B., Uniyal, A., Pal, A., & Srivastava, V. (2022). Hemoglobin detection in blood samples using a graphene-based surface plasmon resonance biosensor. Optik, 270, 169947.

  • Karki, B., Uniyal, A., Pal, A., & Srivastava, V. (2022). Advances in surface plasmon resonance–based biosensor technologies for cancer cell detection. International Journal of Optics, 2022(1), 1476254.

  • Karki, B., Pal, A., Singh, Y., & Sharma, S. (2022). Sensitivity enhancement of surface plasmon resonance sensor using 2D material barium titanate and black phosphorus over the bimetallic layer of Au, Ag, and Cu. Optics Communications, 508, 127616.

  • Karki, B., Uniyal, A., Chauhan, B., & Pal, A. (2022). Sensitivity enhancement of a graphene, zinc sulfide-based surface plasmon resonance biosensor with an Ag metal configuration in the visible region. Journal of Computational Electronics, 21(2), 445–452.

  • Karki, B., Sarkar, P., Dhiman, G., Srivastava, G., & Kumar, M. (2024). Platinum diselenide and graphene-based refractive index sensor for cancer detection. Plasmonics, 19(2), 953–962.

Lorena Aguirre Salazar | Quantum Physics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Lorena Aguirre Salazar | Quantum Physics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Lorena Aguirre Salazar, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, United States

Dr. Lorena Aguirre Salazar is a passionate mathematician specializing in pattern formation, variational models, and PDEs. She earned her Ph.D. in Mathematics from McMaster University 🇨🇦, with prior studies at Technion 🇮🇱 and Universidad Nacional de Colombia 🇨🇴. Dr. Aguirre has taught at institutions across North and South America, including Texas A&M–Corpus Christi 🇺🇸, and has presented her research globally. She actively promotes equity, inclusion, and belonging in mathematics education 🎓. Her work is published in top journals such as SIAM J. Math. Anal. and BLMS

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🎓 Educational Background

Dr. Lorena Aguirre Salazar holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics (2016–2021) from McMaster University 🇨🇦, where she researched energy models under the guidance of Drs. Stan Alama and Lia Bronsard. She earned her M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics (2012–2014) at Technion – Israel Institute of Technology 🇮🇱, focusing on semi-linear elliptic systems. She completed her B.Sc. in Mathematics (2009–2011) at Universidad Nacional de Colombia 🇨🇴. In 2010, she attended exchange and summer programs in Chile 🇨🇱 and Brazil 🇧🇷, gaining additional training in Fourier analysis, PDEs, measure theory, and functional analysis.

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Lorena Aguirre Salazar’s research focuses on pattern formation within the framework of the Calculus of Variations and Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) 🧮. Her work explores the mathematical structures that govern complex physical and biological phenomena. Beyond theoretical mathematics, she is deeply engaged in higher education research, emphasizing community building and a sense of belonging among students in mathematics classrooms 👩‍🏫🤝. She advocates for inclusive teaching practices that foster emotional and social well-being alongside academic growth 🎓💬. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges rigorous analysis with impactful educational methodologies.

🎓 Professional Development

Dr. Lorena Aguirre Salazar has actively pursued diverse professional development initiatives to enhance both her mathematical and educational expertise 🌟. She completed a directed study in 2025 on social and emotional learning in mathematics education 🧠❤️. She was part of the TPSE Leadership Institute (2022–2023), focusing on building community in post-secondary math education 🏫🤝. Dr. Aguirre also earned multiple online specializations and certificates from leading universities on topics such as virtual teaching, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and mental health support 💻🌍. At McMaster University, she completed several teaching-focused certifications, including Instructional Skills and Learning Foundations

👩‍🏫 Professional Experience

Dr. Lorena Aguirre Salazar has amassed a dynamic teaching and research portfolio across North and South America 🌎. She currently serves as a faculty member at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, teaching courses in statistical modeling, calculus, and fundamental mathematics 📊🧮. She has held roles as a part-time instructor at Niagara College (Canada) and Assistant Professor at Lakehead University and Valdosta State University, covering diverse mathematical topics from numerical analysis to vector analysis 🔢📐. Her academic journey includes instructor and teaching assistant roles at McMaster University, as well as prior experience in Colombia at Universidad Nacional and Universidad de Caldas 🇨🇴🎓

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Lorena Aguirre Salazar’s research lies at the intersection of applied mathematics, particularly in partial differential equations (PDEs) and the calculus of variations 🧮🌀. Her work addresses complex models like the Thomas-Fermi-Dirac-von Weizsäcker (TFDW) theory and Ohta–Kawasaki models, with applications in quantum mechanics and materials science ⚛️🧊. She explores pattern formation, mass splitting phenomena, and energy convergence in physical systems. Her mathematical modeling extends to theoretical physics and functional analysis 🔍📈. Additionally, Dr. Aguirre Salazar is passionate about mathematics education, focusing on community building and inclusion in academic settings

Publication Top Notes

📄 A remark on weakly contractive mappings – Journal of Nonlinear and Convex Analysis, 2015 | Cited by: 33 🔁
📄 Mass splitting in the Thomas–Fermi–Dirac–von Weizsäcker model with background potential – Journal of Mathematical Physics, 2020 | Cited by: 4 🔬
📄 Convergence of the TFDW Energy to the Liquid Drop Model – SIAM Journal on Mathematical Analysis, 2021 | Cited by: 1 📘
📄 An Ohta–Kawasaki model set on the space – Bulletin of the London Mathematical Society, 2024 | Cited by: — 🧩
📄 Solutions and limits of the Thomas-Fermi-Dirac-Von Weizsäcker energy with background potential – Dissertation, 2021 | Cited by: — 🎓