Prof. Surinder Kumar Mehta | Colloidal | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Surinder Kumar Mehta | Colloidal | Professor at Panjab University | India

Prof. Surinder Kumar Mehta, FRSC, is a renowned Indian chemist and academic leader, currently serving as Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Panjab University, Chandigarh. He has held prestigious leadership roles including Vice Chancellor of the University of Ladakh, Chairman of the Department of Chemistry, Honorary Director of SAIF, Coordinator of CRIKC, and CAS Coordinator, contributing significantly to the development of higher education and research ecosystems in India. Prof. Surinder Kumar Mehta holds M.Sc., M.Phil., and Ph.D. degrees in Chemistry from Panjab University, which laid the foundation for a distinguished academic career spanning more than three decades. His research interests are rooted in Physical Chemistry, Colloidal Chemistry, Nanochemistry, and Drug Delivery, with emphasis on nanomaterials, photocatalysis, biosensors, electrochemical applications, and sustainable materials science. He has been at the forefront of several international collaborations, notably with institutions in Germany, Japan, and the UK under DAAD, JSPS, and Newton-Bhabha programs, which have enriched his global academic footprint. With an exceptional research record of 467 publications, over 14,311 citations, and an H-index of 64, Prof. Surinder Kumar Mehta has made impactful contributions to reputed journals indexed by ACS, RSC, Elsevier, IEEE, and Scopus. His research skills span advanced experimental methodologies, synthesis of nanomaterials, electrochemical analysis, and interdisciplinary approaches linking chemistry with environmental and biomedical applications. He has received numerous awards and honors including the CRSI Bronze Medal, Haryana Vigyan Ratna Award, Prof. W.U. Malik Memorial Award, STE Green Excellence Award, Mahakaruna Award, and the B.N. Ghosh Memorial Award, along with international fellowships from DAAD and JSPS. Recognition as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) and being ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University further underscore his academic eminence. Prof. Surinder Kumar Mehta has also served on several national and international scientific committees, editorial boards, and academic panels, thereby shaping the direction of scientific inquiry and policy in chemical sciences. His professional memberships, leadership initiatives, and commitment to mentoring young researchers reflect his dedication to advancing science and education. In conclusion, Prof. Surinder Kumar Mehta is a globally respected scientist and academic leader whose pioneering research in nanoscience and chemistry, coupled with his awards, honors, and mentorship, continues to inspire scientific excellence and societal advancement at both national and international levels.

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Featured Publications

1. CTAB-mediated morphology control growth of porous nickel oxide anchored on graphite for efficient urea oxidation – 2026 – 2 Citations

2. Comparative evaluation of molybdenum oxide and sulfide grafted graphitic carbon nitride nanojunctions for sensing of tetracycline antibiotics – 2025 – 5 Citations

3. Upcycling scrap iron into ultrafine iron sulphide nanostructures and their application in electrochemical hydrogen production – 2025 – 6 Citations

4. Ag Nanoparticles Functionalized Graphitic Carbon Nitride Nanosheets for Dual Detection of Tartrazine and Sunset Yellow in Food Samples – 2025 – 7 Citations

5. Optimization and Stability of Geraniol Nanoemulsion Stabilized Synergistically Using Mixed Biosurfactant System of Saponin and Lecithin – 2025 – 10 Citations

6. Selective and sensitive detection of nitric oxide in aqueous and biological settings using a novel fluorescent cobalt-MOF – 2025 – 12 Citations

7. An Overview of Security Materials in Banknotes and Analytical Techniques in Detecting Counterfeits – 2024 – 15 Citations

8. Au nanoparticles decorated graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets as a sensitive and selective fluorescence probe for Fe3+ and dichromate ions in aqueous medium – 2024 – 20 Citations

9. Synergistic enhancement of photocatalytic activity in ZnS/P-doped-MoS2 composite for hydrogen generation simultaneously oxidation of benzyl alcohol through water splitting and dye degradation – 2024 – 18 Citations

10. Enhanced Wastewater Remediation Using Mesoporous Activated Wheat Straw Biochars: A Dye Removal Perspective – 2024 – 22 Citations