Masood Ayoub Kaloo | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Best Researcher Award

Masood Ayoub Kaloo
Govt Degree College Doda, India

Masood Ayoub Kaloo
Affiliation Govt Degree College Doda
Country India
Scopus ID 55813860300
Documents 15
Citations 230
h-index 8
Subject Area Chemistry
Event International Academic Achievements & Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-8239-1628

Masood Ayoub Kaloo is a chemistry researcher affiliated with Govt Degree College Doda, India. His work centres on supramolecular and analytical chemistry, particularly the design of molecular receptors and chemosensors for detecting environmentally and biologically relevant ions and gases.[1] This article summarises his research profile in the context of the Best Researcher Award at the International Academic Achievements & Awards event.

Abstract

This article presents the scholarly profile of Masood Ayoub Kaloo, a chemist whose publications address chemosensing, molecular logic and ion recognition. His papers appear in journals of the Royal Society of Chemistry, including the Journal of Materials Chemistry C, Analyst and Chemical Communications.[2][3] Bibliometric indicators from Scopus and the nature of his contributions are reviewed to assess his suitability for recognition.

Keywords

Chemosensors, anion recognition, cyanide sensing, ammonia detection, molecular logic gates, BODIPY, perylenebisimide, supramolecular chemistry.

Introduction

Chemical sensing has become an important area of modern chemistry because of its relevance to environmental monitoring, public health and materials science. Kaloo’s research belongs to this field, with emphasis on small-molecule receptors that produce visible or fluorescent signals when they interact with target species. His early publications were produced with collaborators in the group of Jeyaraman Sankar, and they established a consistent line of work on anion and gas detection.[4] He is currently affiliated with Govt Degree College Doda, India.[1]

Research Profile

According to Scopus, Kaloo’s author profile (ID 55813860300) lists 15 documents, 230 citations and an h-index of 8, with chemistry as the principal subject area.[1] His ORCID record provides a persistent identifier linking his scholarly outputs.[5] The citation count relative to document count suggests that several of his papers have been referenced beyond their immediate field.

Research Contributions

His principal contributions can be grouped into the following themes:

  • Gas sensing: a visual method for detecting trace ammonia vapour under ambient conditions, published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry C.[2]
  • Anion recognition: receptors for bicarbonate in environmental waters and for cyanide through reversible proton transfer.[3]
  • Dye-based chemodosimeters: dual-mode responses of dibromo-BODIPY to anions, studied with co-authors.[4]
  • Molecular logic: perylenebisimide-based cyanide recognition and Boolean-type systems showing OR, NOR, YES and INH functions.

Publications

Selected publications between 2014 and 2016 include:

  • Facile and visual approach for trace level ammonia vapour detection under ambient conditions, J. Mater. Chem. C, 2016, 4, 2452.
  • Novel structurally tuned DAMN receptor for in-situ diagnosis of bicarbonate in environmental waters, Analyst, 2016, 141, 2367.
  • Reusable and specific proton transfer signaling by inorganic cyanide in solution and solid phase, Chem. Commun., 2015, 51, 14528.
  • Dual-mode chemodosimetric response of dibromo-BODIPY with anions, Org. Biomol. Chem., 2015, 13, 10155.

Research Impact

The practical relevance of this work lies in simple, low-cost detection methods that can operate outside specialised laboratories. Detecting ammonia, cyanide and bicarbonate matters for environmental safety and water-quality assessment. Publication in established chemistry journals and a Scopus citation count of 230 indicate that his findings have been noted by other researchers.[1]

Award Suitability

Kaloo’s nomination for the Best Researcher Award at the International Academic Achievements & Awards event rests on several considerations: a coherent research theme, publications in peer-reviewed journals, measurable citation impact and an active role in chemistry education and research at Govt Degree College Doda. These points are drawn from publicly available bibliographic records and do not constitute an independent evaluation.[1]

Conclusion

Masood Ayoub Kaloo has contributed to the development of chemosensors and molecular recognition systems, with publications in respected journals and a citation record that reflects engagement from the wider community. His profile supports consideration for recognition as a researcher in chemistry.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Masood Ayoub Kaloo, Author ID 55813860300. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55813860300
  2. Kaloo, M. A., Raman, R. S., & Sankar, J. (2016). Facile and visual approach for trace level ammonia vapour detection under ambient conditions. Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 4, 2452.
    https://doi.org/10.1039/C6TC00026F
  3. Kaloo, M. A., & Sankar, J. (2015). Reusable and specific proton transfer signaling by inorganic cyanide in solution and solid phase. Chemical Communications, 51, 14528.
    https://doi.org/10.1039/C5CC05431A
  4. Sekhar, A. R., Kaloo, M. A., & Sankar, J. (2015). Dual-mode chemodosimetric response of dibromo-BODIPY with anions. Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, 13, 10155.
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/org/science/article/abs/pii/S147705202202300X
  5. ORCID. (n.d.). Masood Ayoub Kaloo (ORCID iD 0000-0002-8239-1628). ORCID.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8239-1628

Phuong-Thao Tran | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Best Researcher Award

Phuong-Thao Tran
Hanoi University of Pharmacy, Vietnam

Phuong-Thao Tran
Affiliation Hanoi University of Pharmacy
Country Vietnam
Scopus ID 55908125500
Documents 51
Citations 660
h-index 17
Subject Area Medicinal Chemistry, neurodegenerative disorders, Alzheimer’s disease
Event International Academic Achievements & Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-4855-2544

Phuong-Thao Tran is a researcher at Hanoi University of Pharmacy, Vietnam, whose work centers on medicinal chemistry and the discovery of compounds relevant to neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Alzheimer’s disease.[1] This article presents her profile in the context of the Best Researcher Award at the International Academic Achievements & Awards event.

Abstract

Phuong-Thao Tran is a medicinal chemistry researcher affiliated with Hanoi University of Pharmacy. Her publications address the design and evaluation of enzyme inhibitors for Alzheimer’s disease, including inhibitors of human glutaminyl cyclase and acetylcholinesterase, together with related studies in cancer biology.[2] With 51 indexed documents and 660 citations, her record reflects sustained and recognized scholarly activity in drug discovery.

Keywords

Medicinal chemistry, Alzheimer’s disease, neurodegenerative disorders, glutaminyl cyclase inhibitors, acetylcholinesterase, structure–activity relationship, computational drug design.

Introduction

Neurodegenerative disorders, especially Alzheimer’s disease, remain among the most difficult challenges in modern therapeutics. Medicinal chemists contribute by identifying molecular targets and designing compounds that can modulate them. Phuong-Thao Tran works in this field at Hanoi University of Pharmacy, combining synthetic chemistry, structure–activity analysis and computational approaches.[1] Her work has appeared in journals such as the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, ACS Omega and Cancers.

Research Profile

According to Scopus, the researcher’s author record (ID 55908125500) includes 51 documents, 660 citations and an h-index of 17.[1] Her principal subject areas are medicinal chemistry and neurodegenerative disorders, with a particular emphasis on Alzheimer’s disease. Her ORCID record provides a further public listing of her scholarly outputs.[5]

Research Contributions

Her contributions can be grouped into several themes:

  • Glutaminyl cyclase inhibitors. Rational design of potent human glutaminyl cyclase inhibitors as candidate anti-Alzheimer’s agents, together with structure–activity studies of inhibitors built on an imidazolyl propyl thiourea template.[2][3]
  • Acetylcholinesterase studies. Computational and experimental work on predicting ligand affinity and identifying possible inhibitors through umbrella sampling and machine learning.[4]
  • Cancer biology. A review of the emerging role of circulating tumor cells in gastric cancer, indicating a broader biomedical scope.

Publications

Selected highly cited publications, with citation counts as listed in the supplied profile data, include:

  • “Discovery of potent human glutaminyl cyclase inhibitors as anti-Alzheimer’s agents based on rational design,” Journal of Medicinal Chemistry 60(6), 2573–2590 (2017); 64 citations.[2]
  • “Emerging role of circulating tumor cells in gastric cancer,” Cancers 12(3), 695 (2020); 60 citations.
  • “Structure Activity Relationship of Human Glutaminyl Cyclase Inhibitors Having an N-(5-Methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)propyl Thiourea Template,” Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry (2013); 45 citations.[3]
  • “Prediction of AChE-ligand affinity using the umbrella sampling simulation,” Journal of Molecular Graphics and Modelling 93, 107441 (2019); 43 citations.
  • “Identifying possible AChE inhibitors from drug-like molecules via machine learning and experimental studies,” ACS Omega 7(24), 20673 (2022); 35 citations.[4]

Research Impact

The researcher’s impact is reflected in citation metrics and in the longevity of her work. Publications from 2013 to 2022 continue to attract citations, and the most cited paper, on glutaminyl cyclase inhibitors, has 64 citations.[1] An h-index of 17 indicates that at least 17 of her documents have each been cited at least 17 times. Her combination of experimental and computational methods also supports the reuse of her findings in later drug-design studies.

Award Suitability

The Best Researcher Award at the International Academic Achievements & Awards event recognizes researchers with significant scholarly contributions.[5] Phuong-Thao Tran’s profile aligns with such criteria through:

  • A focused research agenda in medicinal chemistry and Alzheimer’s disease therapeutics.
  • A publication record in peer-reviewed international journals.
  • Citation indicators of 660 citations and an h-index of 17.
  • Methodological breadth spanning synthesis, structure–activity analysis and computational modelling.

Conclusion

Phuong-Thao Tran of Hanoi University of Pharmacy has built a research record centered on the discovery of enzyme inhibitors relevant to Alzheimer’s disease. Her publications, citation metrics and methodological range support her nomination for the Best Researcher Award at the International Academic Achievements & Awards event.[1]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Phuong-Thao Tran, Author ID 55908125500. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55908125500
  2. Hoang, V. H., Tran, P. T., Cui, M., Ngo, V. T. H., Ann, J., Park, J., Lee, J., Choi, K., Cho, H., et al. (2017). Discovery of potent human glutaminyl cyclase inhibitors as anti-Alzheimer’s agents based on rational design. Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 60(6), 2573–2590.
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28234463/
  3. Tran, P. T., Hoang, V. H., Thorat, S. A., Kim, S. E., Ann, J., Chang, Y. J., Nam, D. W., et al. (2013). Structure activity relationship of human glutaminyl cyclase inhibitors having an N-(5-methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)propyl thiourea template. Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bmc.2013.08.027
  4. Nguyen, T. H., Tran, P. T., Pham, N. Q. A., Hoang, V. H., Hiep, D. M., & Ngo, S. T. (2022). Identifying possible AChE inhibitors from drug-like molecules via machine learning and experimental studies. ACS Omega, 7(24), 20673.
    https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.2c01341
  5. ORCID. (n.d.). Phuong-Thao Tran (ORCID iD 0000-0003-4855-2544). ORCID.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4855-2544

Manikandan Ayyar | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Research Excellence Award

Manikandan Ayyar
Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, India

Manikandan Ayyar
Affiliation Karpagam Academy of Higher Education
Country India
Scopus ID 36627302800
Documents 529
Citations 17,991
h-index 78
Subject Area Chemistry
Event International Academic Achievements & Awards
ORCID 0000-0001-6513-7428

Manikandan Ayyar is a chemistry researcher affiliated with Karpagam Academy of Higher Education in Coimbatore, India. His research profile encompasses nanomaterials, nanoparticle synthesis, electrochemistry, material characterization, and related materials-science applications. Publicly available research information associates him with a substantial body of scientific publications and collaborative work across chemistry and materials research. (1) His ORCID identifier provides a persistent digital identity for linking scholarly contributions and distinguishing his research record. (2)

Abstract

The Research Excellence Award recognizes scholarly work that demonstrates sustained research activity, scientific contribution, and relevance to an academic discipline. Manikandan Ayyar’s research profile is associated with chemistry and materials science, particularly nanomaterials, electrochemical applications, and the synthesis and characterization of functional materials. (1) The supplied bibliometric information records 529 documents, 17,991 citations, and an h-index of 78. These figures are provided as profile data and should be checked against the relevant database before formal publication. His academic record offers a basis for examining research productivity, collaboration, and the potential application of chemistry-based materials research.

Keywords

  • Manikandan Ayyar
  • Research Excellence Award
  • Chemistry
  • Nanomaterials
  • Nanoparticle Synthesis
  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Characterization

Introduction

Chemistry research supports the development of new materials, analytical techniques, energy technologies, environmental solutions, and functional nanostructures. Within this broad discipline, nanomaterials research examines how composition, particle size, structure, and surface properties influence material behaviour. These investigations often require coordinated synthesis, physical and chemical characterization, and performance evaluation.

Research Profile

The available research profile identifies Karpagam Academy of Higher Education in Coimbatore, India, as Ayyar’s institutional affiliation and lists his activity within chemistry and materials-related research. (1) His ORCID record offers a persistent identifier that can help connect publications and academic contributions to a single researcher identity. (2)

Research Contributions

Research associated with Ayyar and his collaborators includes studies of nanostructured materials, metal-oxide nanoparticles, nanocomposites, electrochemical materials, and photocatalytic systems. (1) Such research commonly investigates the relationship between synthesis conditions, structural characteristics, surface properties, and functional performance.

Publications

A public research listing contains numerous publications attributed to Manikandan Ayyar, including collaborative work on nanomaterials and electrochemical applications. (1) The supplied profile metrics list 529 documents, 17,991 citations, and an h-index of 78. These values are reproduced from the information provided for this article and are not independently certified here as current Scopus statistics.

Research Impact

Research in nanomaterials and electrochemistry may contribute to energy storage, catalytic processes, environmental monitoring, and the development of functional materials. The practical significance of such work depends on measurable performance, methodological rigour, reproducibility, and comparison with existing technologies. Citation indicators can complement this assessment by showing how published work is referenced within the research community.

Award Suitability

The Research Excellence Award provides a framework for recognizing sustained scholarly engagement and contributions to research. Ayyar’s stated field, institutional affiliation, publication activity, and reported bibliometric indicators are relevant factors for consideration. Final evaluation should also consider selected publications, originality, research quality, documented applications, and evidence of contribution to the discipline. Recognition should be based on review of the complete nomination record rather than citation metrics alone. (3)

Conclusion

Manikandan Ayyar is associated with chemistry and materials research at Karpagam Academy of Higher Education in India. His listed research interests include nanomaterials, nanoparticles, electrochemistry, and material characterization. The available scholarly profile and researcher identifier provide starting points for examining his academic contributions. Further evaluation of research excellence should use verified publication records, individual article evidence, and documented scientific or practical outcomes.

References

  1. ResearchGate. (n.d.). Manikandan Ayyar — Research Profile and Publications.
    https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/A-Manikandan-2001428845
  2. ORCID. (n.d.). Manikandan Ayyar — Researcher Identifier and Scholarly Record.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6513-7428
  3. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus Author Details: Manikandan Ayyar (Author ID: 36627302800).
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=36627302800
  4. Ionic transport of proton-conducting ammonium vanadate salt in blends of polyvinyl alcohol and sodium alginate for electrochemical applications.
    Scientific Reports (2025).
    https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-31055-5
  5. Khan, A., et al. (2022). Sensitive Non-Enzymatic Glucose Electrochemical Sensor Based on Electrochemically Synthesized PANI/Bimetallic Oxide Composite.
    Polymers, 14(15), 3047.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14153047