Next-Generation Materials and Devices

Dr. S. Saravanakumaris a researcher and educator with specialized expertise in the domain of optoelectronic materials. Presently, he serves as the Head of the Department of Physics within the School of Advanced Sciences at Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education. Dr. Saravanakumar earned his doctoral degree from Madurai Kamaraj University and possesses extensive professional experience, encompassing over 15 years in research and a decade in academia. His distinguished research profile includes over 70 peer-reviewed publications with a cumulative impact factor exceeding 250, reflecting substantial contributions across diverse areas including luminescent materials, perovskite-based systems, magnetic materials, nanostructures, and ceramics. His technical proficiency spans advanced computational methodologies, facilitating impactful insights into material science. Furthermore, his roles as a reviewer and editorial board member for several renowned scientific journals underscore his significant standing and credibility within the international research community.

Dr. Mohd. Shkir is an Associate Professor of Physics at King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia, with over two decades of expertise in materials science, focusing on nanostructured-optoelectronic materials. He earned his Ph.D. from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Autónoma de Madrid, Spain. Since joining King Khalid University in 2013, Dr. Shkir has published over 500 papers with significant citation impact and has received numerous accolades, including the Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Excellence Awards. His research interests encompass nanomaterials, advanced functional materials, and optoelectronic devices. Beyond research, he serves as an editor and reviewer for several prestigious journals and has successfully led numerous funded research projects.

Dr. Gustavo F. S. Andrade is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at the Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF), Brazil. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of São Paulo and completed postdoctoral research at the University of São Paulo, Brazil, and the University of Victoria, Canada. Dr. Andrade specializes in vibrational and electronic surface spectroscopies and metallic nanomaterials, especially plasmonic nanostructures. He has published 75 journal articles, contributed to book chapters, and holds a patent. Additionally, he serves as a referee for numerous journals and is a member of several editorial boards.

Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance of Ternary Mixed Phase Titania-ZnO Heterojunction.- Phase transformation of Sb₂O₃ upon heating at broader temperatures – structural and optical studies for potential NIR reflecting white pigment applications.- Structure, Electronic and Magnetic properties of CaXSb (X = Fe, Co, Ni) d0-d half Heusler alloys – A DFT Study.- Effect of size of Ag nanocube on TiO₂ for surface plasmon resonance assisted photocatalytic dye degradation under visible-light-irradiation.- Revealing the Structural and Electrochemical Characteristics of Bimetallic MnCo₂O₄ Nanoparticles as High-Performance Hybrid Supercapacitor Electrodes.- Effective co-precipitation synthesis approach of pure AWO₄ type phase nanomaterials and their application as NIR reflective pigment.- Spinel ZnFe₂O₄ Nanostructures: Morphological Engineering for Tailored Photocatalytic Behavior.- Characterization of half-century-old iron tubes and their use in the construction of a next-generation large-area tracking muon telescope.- Development, Physical and Mechanical Characterization of Tree Bark Nano Powder Reinforced 3D Printed PLA Bio Nanocomposites.- Development of a Portable TTD (Tensile Testing Device) for Polymer Material Characterization.- Investigation of Electrochemical Behaviour of Ni-Doped SnO¿/Graphene Nanocomposites for Supercapacitor Energy Storage.- Performance Evaluation of Eco friendly Porous Radiant Burner for LPG cooking stove.- Doping of Cu²⁺ on cobalt ferrite and its consequences in magnetic and optical parameters.