Sharif Iraqu | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sharif Iraqu | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

Indira Gandhi National Tribal University | India

Dr. Sharif Iraqu is a dedicated researcher and academician in the field of Chemistry, currently serving as a Guest Lecturer at the Department of Chemistry, Naveen Government Girls College, Pendra Road, Chhattisgarh. He completed his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (a Central University established by an Act of Parliament, Government of India), Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, with his doctoral thesis focusing on “Selectivity in metal ion sensing and dye degradation capabilities of chalcopyrite and cadmium sulfide nanoparticles.” He also holds an M.Sc. (2020) and B.Sc. (Hons.) (2018) in Chemistry from the same university. Dr. Iraqu has contributed as a Project Associate at Indira Gandhi National Tribal University under a project funded by the Inter-University Accelerator Centre (IUAC), Delhi, and has been recognized with prestigious fellowships, including the UGC-University Fellowship (2021–2023) and IUAC Project Fellowship (2023–2024). His research primarily centers on the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials with enhanced functionalities for environmental applications, such as wastewater treatment and pollutant removal. His work encompasses photocatalytic dye degradation, heavy metal ion sensing, insecticide detection, and theoretical studies using Density Functional Theory (DFT) to explore molecular interactions and reactivity. Dr. Iraqu’s future research aims to design functional semiconductor nanomaterials and heterojunction architectures for efficient water purification, environmental remediation, and large-scale photocatalytic applications, bridging theoretical insights with experimental advancements for sustainable technological solutions.

Profiles: Orcid 

Featured Publications

"Bi-functional aqueous starch capped CdS quantum dots synthesis and their application as sensor of heavy metal-ions as well as photocatalytic dye degradation, Journal of Molecular Liquids, Sajiya Iraqui; Arati Dubey; Irudhayaraj Savarimuthu; Ajay Shankar; Adhish Jaiswal; Indra Bahadur; Imran Uddin; Faruq Mohammad, 2023"

Mohammed Amran | Product Innovation | Young Researcher Award

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Mr. Mohammed Amran | Product Innovation | Young Researcher Award

The University of Dodoma | Tanzania

Mr. Mohammed A. Amran is a dedicated chemist and researcher specializing in organic and sustainable materials. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Dodoma (UDOM), where he received the Overall Best Project in Chemistry Award in 2022 for his outstanding research achievements. Continuing his academic journey, he completed a Master of Science in Chemistry with a specialization in organic materials at the State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) in December 2024. Mr. Amran’s pioneering research on seaweed-based bioplastics, under the project “The Potential of Native Seaweed as an Alternative Source of Bioplastic to Mitigate Climate Change,” earned him recognition and led to a granted patent titled “A Seaweed-Based Renewable Resources Bioplastic and Production Methods Thereof” (Patent No. TZ/P/2024/00105). He currently serves as an Assistant Lecturer at UDOM (2025–present), specializing in material sciences and organic materials, having previously worked as a Tutorial Assistant in Organic Chemistry (2023–2024). His professional experience also includes roles as Assistant Quality Controller at Lootah Group of Companies in Zanzibar and Senior Census Clerk at the National Bureau of Statistics during Tanzania’s 2022 national census. Mr. Amran has presented his research at leading forums such as the International Conference in Science, Technology, and Innovation (ICST) in Dodoma (2024) and the 9th STICE Conference in Dar es Salaam, contributing to the advancement of renewable packaging materials. Skilled in forensic chemical analysis, natural polymer extraction, quality control, and sustainable material synthesis, he has further honed his expertise through certified courses offered by Elsevier’s Researcher Academy and other industrial training programs. A multidisciplinary researcher, Mr. Amran’s work lies at the intersection of environmental sustainability, green chemistry, polymer science, and renewable materials, with a vision to combat plastic pollution and climate change through innovative bioplastic technologies and cross-sectoral collaboration.

Profiles: Scopus

Featured Publications

"Assessment of baseline physicochemical qualities of carrageenan-based bioplastics from Kappaphycus alvarezii seaweed for their packaging applications"