Research & Innovation at VNIT Nagpur’s Post

📢 Congratulations to Kalyankumar S. Morla for Publishing in the Q1 Journal, @Journal of Materials Chemistry A 🎉 We are excited to announce that our scholar Kalyankumar S. Morla, under the supervision of Dr. Abhishek Banerjee, has published groundbreaking research in the prestigious Journal of Materials Chemistry A, a Q1 journal by the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK), with an impact factor above 11. This study highlights the critical role of vanadates in the future of energy storage devices. 🔍 Details: First Author: Kalyankumar S. Morla Supervised by: Dr. Abhishek Banerjee Title: In-depth understanding of the electrochemical energy storage efficiency between a series of new 3d-4d mixed metal polyoxometalates - Experimental and Theoretical Investigations Collaborators: Dr. Babasaheb R Sankapal (Physics Department, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur), Dr. K.C. Mondal (Indian Institute of Technology, Madras) Link to the article: https://lnkd.in/diH2aVfQ 🌍 Impact: This research paves the way for significant advancements in energy storage technologies, further establishing VNIT’s leadership in innovative materials science. The collaboration with IIT Madras emphasizes the value of joint academic endeavors. #VNITNagpur #ResearchExcellence #EnergyStorage #MaterialsScience #Collaboration #Sustainability

Thrilled to announce that we've been awarded the Indian Design Patent for our innovative instrument designed for testing powder flowability! Huge congratulations to Dr. Vinita Kale, Dr. Milind Umekar, my colleague, Mr. Suankit Harane Phd. scholars SKB Collage of Pharmacy Nagpur and myself on this achievement. It's a testament to our dedication to pushing boundaries and driving innovation in the field. Excited for what the future holds! #Innovation #DesignPatent #PowderFlowability" #skb college of pharmacy

🌟 The Story of My First Research Paper 🌟 My first research paper was published 20 years ago on this date. Twenty years ago, during my master's study, I spent a few months in the laboratory of Prof. Manickam Jayakannan (currently at IISER Pune) at the CSIR’s then Regional Research Laboratory (now NIIST) in Trivandrum, Kerala, India. Under his guidance, I studied the transesterification reaction in polycarbonate/polyester blends. The project involved polymer chemistry and characterizations by techniques such as NMR, FTIR, and DSC. This project was my first exposure to advanced research and one of the most rewarding experiences of my research journey. From selecting a captivating research topic to conducting experiments and analyzing data, every step required hard work, perseverance, and invaluable learning. There were moments of doubt during the project, but the support and guidance from my mentor and peers kept me going. As a beginner, writing a manuscript was not easy, but Prof. Jayakannan played a major role in shaping the manuscript into a good academic research paper through numerous revisions, each iteration bringing it closer to perfection. We submitted the paper to the Journal of Polymer Science. The anticipation of the peer review process was nerve-wracking, and receiving the acceptance email in April was surreal. On July 9, 2004, seeing my name in print as the author felt like a dream come true. In those days, the Journal of Polymer Science used to send print copies (I think 50 copies) of the article in high-quality acid-free paper to the authors. Reading the first research paper in hard copy was an amazing experience. I remember carrying the box of these copies during the MACRO 2004 conference and distributing them to anyone who came to discuss my poster on this work. This experience ignited a deeper passion for research, and I was excited to explore new questions and tackle new challenges. This research project and its fruitful publication encouraged me to seek admission to a PhD program under Prof. Jayakannan to continue my research pursuits. #ResearchCareer #AcademicAchievement #FirstPublication #ResearchJourney

🌟 Excited to share my participation in the International Seminar on Advanced Materials for Sustainable Development and Energy Applications, organized by the Department of Physics, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram Campus, Chennai, on 9th November 2024. This event featured enlightening sessions by renowned speakers who shared cutting-edge advancements in the field: 1️⃣ Greener Cavitation Technologies for the Intensification of Nanomaterial Processes in Energy and Environmental Systems 🎙 Dr. M. Sivakumar, Professor, Faculty of Engineering, University Technology, Brunei. 2️⃣ Porous Organic Polymers as Electrocatalysts for Electrochemical CO2 Reduction and Water Splitting Reactions 🎙 Dr. M. Kathiresan, Senior Scientist, CSIR-CECRI, Tamil Nadu, India. 3️⃣ Advances in Optical Biosensing: Raman, Waveguide, and Diffractive Optics for Biomolecule Detection 🎙 Dr. Anil Kumar Pal, Senior Scientist, BioMed X GmbH, Heidelberg, Germany. It was an inspiring experience to learn about these innovative approaches, from greener nanomaterial processes to biosensing advancements. Grateful to the conveners and organizers for such a fantastic opportunity! Looking forward to applying these insights in my ongoing research endeavors. 🌱✨ #SustainableDevelopment #MaterialsScience #EnergyApplications #Seminar #Research #Innovation #PolymerScience

Ready to simulate some #enzyme magic? Trying to understand how enzymes, nature’s catalysts, achieve their remarkable efficiency and selectivity, researchers are turning to simulating these reactions using quantum mechanical #cluster models (#QM cluster models). By taking the first and second coordination sphere of the active site into consideration, very accurate results matching findings from experiments can be obtained – but #model choice and the exact calculation setup are crucial steps and have to be carefully tuned to the problem. In their Tutorial Review, Sam de Visser (The University of Manchester) Henrik Pak Hong WONG, Yi Zhang, Rolly Yadav and Chivukula sastri (Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati) provide a comprehensive guide for researchers looking to set up their own QM cluster model calculations. They offer step-by-step instructions on selecting preparing their models, running the #MD simulation and choosing the correct QM model. This review is an invaluable resource for chemists aiming to harness the power of QM cluster models in their own work, ensuring accurate and reproducible outcomes. By demystifying the setup process, the authors empower researchers to confidently apply these models to a wide range of enzymatic reactions and showcase successful case studies of how powerful this approach can be. Our Pick of the Week, published #OpenAccess in #ChemEurJ: "Tutorial Review on the Set-Up and Running of Quantum Mechanical Cluster Models for Enzymatic Reaction Mechanisms" https://ow.ly/F97550TSBBn

🆕 New Instrument Alert: Scanning Electrochemical Microscope (SECM) We are excited to announce that the DST-FIST-sponsored instrument, Scanning Electrochemical Microscope (SECM), has been successfully installed in our department's analytical lab. This new instrument is now available for use. The SECM enables high-resolution electrochemical imaging, allowing visualization of the local electrochemical activity on sample surfaces. This advanced technology is ideal for research in material science, electrochemistry, and related fields. 🏢 Location: Chemical Engineering Analytical Lab, Lab No. 001, AB1 Link Building, IISER Bhopal 🟢 Status: Available Now on a Chargeable Basis Researchers, startups, and industries are welcome to access this state-of-the-art facility for their analytical and research needs. 💡Contact us for details on accessing the SECM: office_che@iiserb.ac.in #ResearchInfrastructure #SECM #AdvancedAnalytics #Innovation #IISERBhopal #Electrochemistry IISER Bhopal || Sankar Chakma || Manoj Tripathi || Paramita Das || Dr. Venkateshwar Rao Dugyala || mahesh ijjada || Sweta Lal || Rohit Ranganathan Gaddam || Akshay Modi || Sai Phani Kumar Vangala || Ardhendu Sekhar Giri || India DST || MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

Hello there! Glad to share that I have attended 4th International Project Conference at Suguna college of Engineering at Coimbatore on 06.04.2024.I have presented the project paper titled"Knee Osteoarthritis classification in thermal images". Description of the project: Significant information and extraction from images that are geometrically distorted or transformed is a mainstream procedure in image processing. It becomes more difficult to retrieve the relevant region when the images get distorted by some geometric deformation. This work focuses on the early detection and gradation of knee osteoarthritis utilizing a hybrid deep-learning model. The hybrid model includes SqueezeNet with ResNet for accurate detection. Result: The results demonstrated are found to be more competitive and promising which are validated by orthosurgeons and rheumatologists.

This immersive workshop delved into the complexities of molecular dynamics through a series of exceptional lectures and hands-on sessions: 1. "Oscillatory Shear Deformation and Viscoelastic Properties" by Dr. Raghavan Ranganathan , Assistant Professor, Materials Science Engineering Department, IIT Gandhinagar. His insights into LAMMPS provided a deep dive into molecular simulations. 2. "Modelling, Optimization & Thermodynamical Properties" by Mr. Kaushal Agheda, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, The M. S. University, Vadodara. His theoretical background and hands-on training using ORCA M set the foundation for advanced molecular modeling. 3. "Optimization, Radial Distribution Function, Diffusion" by Dr. Yogyata Pathan, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, DAV College, Chhattisgarh. Her expert guidance in LAMMPS allowed for practical applications of complex theoretical concepts. A heartfelt thank you to IAP and all the distinguished speakers for curating such an enlightening experience. I am eager to apply these new skills and insights to further our understanding of molecular phenomena and contribute meaningfully to the field. Ready for pushing the boundaries of scientific exploration and continuous learning! 🚀🔍 #MolecularDynamics #ScientificResearch #HandsOnTraining #IndianAssociationOfPhysicists #ProfessionalGrowth #MolecularPhysics

Reaching out to Researchers: This is a passionate scientist reaching out to interest you in a Symposium we are conducting at the Amrita Varsity's Coimbatore campus from 28th to 30th of May, titled- “How do cell work as simple chemical engines?” I want you to register in this, and participate with all zeal. The program would detail perhaps the biggest paradigm shift in science, one that questions multiple Nobel-Prize recognized ideas currently taught in school-university textbooks. It has to do with the first real attempt to lay down the chemico-physical foundations and engineering principles of life. The central point of the Symposium is “murburn concept”, my brainchild, which I have been pursuing for the last 25 years, publishing several dozen papers in mainstream journals. See- https://lnkd.in/gYaHdnEV Whatever stream you are from, it does not matter. The three days would be worth it, as you would see how simple questioning of some ideas in vogue led to profound discoveries and explanations. The lessons you can learn from my experience and this exposure could really transform your pursuits. Please peruse the flyer attached, and see that we shall discuss how the smallest fundamental units of life integrate their basic activities (sans high levels of intelligent governance!) and how some toxic agents like cyanide can kill at such low amounts, so quickly! We will have new perceptions to the powering mechanisms of life, how living beings perceive and react to stimuli with electro-mechanical activities, etc. all with a fresh new perspective, one which explains the actual role of oxygen in life! Yes, I do claim that doctors and scientists don’t know what the most important elixir of life does for us!! This information is brought to the world by one amongst you! Don’t wait for western recognition. See it and judge it for yourself. See how it could affect your lives in the future. Come, and be a part of history, by indulging this opportunity in the present, presented without any significant cost!  Sincerely, Prof. Kelath Murali Manoj https://lnkd.in/g7DeKt58

🚀 Call for Book Chapters: Novel Applications of Functionally Graded Materials 🚀 We are excited to invite researchers and experts to contribute chapters to our upcoming book on the innovative applications of functionally graded materials (FGMs). This book aims to explore the latest advancements, techniques, and applications of FGMs in various fields. We have several chapter slots available and welcome your contributions! 📚 Available Chapter Slots: 1. Functionally graded materials in medical applications (e.g., implants, drug delivery, tissue engineering) 2. Smart materials properties and characterization with mechatronics system approaches 3. Smart functional materials in sensing, actuation, and energy harvesting applications 4. Sustainability and lifecycle assessment of functionally graded materials 5. Smart functionally graded materials in structural applications 6. Case studies in functionally graded structures and applications 7. Future perspectives and emerging trends in biomaterials and smart materials research 8. Fundamentals of microwave heating and its applications in functionally graded materials 🔍 Interested authors can contact the editorial board for further details and submission guidelines. Let's push the boundaries of materials science together! 📅 Important Note: Dates are flexible and can be extended upon request. Himansu Sekhar Nanda, Dr.Harpreet Singh School of Automation, Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Jabalpur, CRC Press #CallForChapters #MaterialsScience #FunctionallyGradedMaterials #SmartMaterials #Research #AcademicWriting #CompositeMaterials #Microwaveheating