Cyrille Richard | Materials Science | Best Scholar Award

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Dr. Cyrille Richard | Materials Science | Best Scholar Award

Research Director | CNRS | France

Dr. Cyrille Richard, 53, is a distinguished Directeur de recherche at the Unité de Technologies Chimiques et Biologiques pour la Santé (UTCBS), Faculté de Pharmacie, Paris. He earned his Doctorate in Organic Chemistry from Université Paris XI-Orsay in 2000, following a DEA in 1996, both with highest honors, and obtained his Habilitation à diriger des recherches from Université Paris Descartes in 2015. Dr. Richard’s professional trajectory includes postdoctoral research at Pittsburgh, USA, and Aventis Pharma, as well as CNRS appointments from Chargé de recherches 2ᵉ classe to Directeur de recherche 2ᵉ classe since 2018. His work focuses on organic chemistry, nanoparticle synthesis, surface functionalization, and the development of chemical probes for in vivo imaging, therapy, and in vitro diagnostics, with expertise in optical imaging, nanoparticle biodistribution, and ELISA-based diagnostics. Over 2018–2025, he led major projects, including national ANR grants (PLEaSe, Stric-on) and international collaborations (FET Open, CSC), supervising 4 PhD students, 3 postdocs, and 15 master’s students, attracting international talent from China, India, Brazil, Ecuador, Egypt, and Canada. He has filed a patent (WO 2024/061937 A1) and published 35 high-impact articles (7 with IF >10), 2 book chapters, amassing 8,840 citations with an H-index of 42. His research is highly collaborative, with national, industrial, and international partnerships, and he actively contributes to scientific governance, serving on 11 doctoral juries, 6 master juries, and numerous project and manuscript review committees for journals such as Nature Nanotechnology, ACS Nano, and Angewandte Chemie. He has been invited to present at eight international conferences and participates in strategic initiatives, including the CNRS laboratory council and the Institut de Chimie Biologique steering committee. Dr. Richard’s contributions have been recognized through awards such as a “Best Paper Prize” and an individual CNRS prime (2024–2027), reflecting his leadership in chemical biology, nanomedicine, and translational research that bridges innovation, diagnostics, and therapeutic applications.

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Featured Publications

  • Maldiney, T., Bessière, A., Seguin, J., Teston, E., Sharma, S. K., Viana, B., Bos, A. J. J., … (2014). The in vivo activation of persistent nanophosphors for optical imaging of vascularization, tumours and grafted cells. Nature Materials, 13(4), 418–426. Cited by 1104

  • Richard, C., Balavoine, F., Schultz, P., Ebbesen, T. W., & Mioskowski, C. (2003). Supramolecular self-assembly of lipid derivatives on carbon nanotubes. Science, 300(5620), 775–778. Cited by 1000

  • Balavoine, F., Schultz, P., Richard, C., Mallouh, V., Ebbesen, T. W., … (1999). Helical crystallization of proteins on carbon nanotubes: A first step towards the development of new biosensors. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 38(13-14), 1912–1915. Cited by 697

  • Maldiney, T., Lecointre, A., Viana, B., Bessière, A., Bessodes, M., Gourier, D., … (2011). Controlling electron trap depth to enhance optical properties of persistent luminescence nanoparticles for in vivo imaging. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 133(30), 11810–11815. Cited by 433

  • Bessière, A., Sharma, S. K., Basavaraju, N., Priolkar, K. R., Binet, L., Viana, B., … (2014). Storage of visible light for long-lasting phosphorescence in chromium-doped zinc gallate. Chemistry of Materials, 26(3), 1365–1373. Cited by 412

Ramesh Kumar Raji | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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🌟Assist Prof Dr. Ramesh Kumar Raji, Materials Science, Best Researcher Award🏆

  • Assistant Professor at Surana College Autonomous, South End Campus, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Dr. Ramesh Kumar Raji holds a Ph.D. in Physics with a specialization in Materials Science and has been actively involved in research for over 8 years. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor and Researcher at Surana College, Bengaluru, India. His research focuses on the structural, optical, magnetic, and dielectric properties of materials, particularly rare earth and transition metal-doped perovskites. Dr. Raji has a strong background in both theoretical and experimental investigations in the field of nanomaterials synthesis and characterization.

Author Metrics:

Total Citations: 398

Total Documents: 18

H-index: 9

  • Since 2019:
  • Citations: 140
  • H-index: 7
  • i10-index: 6

These metrics provide an overview of Dr. Ramesh Kumar Raji’s academic impact based on his publications indexed in Scopus. The H-index indicates the number of publications (h) that have received at least h citations each, while the i10-index represents the number of publications with at least 10 citations each.

Education:

This individual pursued a rigorous academic journey in the field of physics, culminating in a Ph.D. in Physics with a specialization in Materials Science from Anna University, Chennai, India. Prior to this, they completed an M.Sc. in Physics with a focus on Materials Science from the same institution. Their academic foundation in physics was laid during their undergraduate studies, where they earned a B.Sc. in Physics from Periyar University. Before entering university, they completed their secondary education at Government High School, Mangarai, Dharmapuri, India, followed by higher secondary education at Sri Vijay Vidyalaya (Boys) Mat. Hr. Sec School, Dharmapuri, India. This comprehensive educational background likely equipped them with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to pursue research and professional opportunities in the field of physics and materials science.

Research Focus:

  • Synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials
  • Multiferroic materials and their properties
  • Energy storage devices, particularly supercapacitors
  • Perovskite solar cells
  • Advanced functional materials for energy applications

Professional Journey:

  • Assistant Professor & Researcher, Surana College Autonomous, Bengaluru, India (Dec 2022 – Present)
  • Senior Research Fellow & Post-Doctoral Fellow, SSN Research Centre, SSN College of Engineering, Shiv Nadar University, Chennai, India (Jan 2021 – Nov 2022)

Honors & Awards:

  • Best Poster Presentation award at the 5th National Conference on Hierarchically Structured Materials (2017)
  • Editorial Board Member for various international journals
  • Collaborative research partnerships with institutions worldwide

Publications Noted & Contributions:

Published numerous peer-reviewed articles in international journals

Presented research findings at national and international conferences

Contributed book chapters and participated in workshops and seminars

Served as a referee for prestigious journals in the field

Multifunctional covalent-organic frameworks (COFs)-2D MXenes composites for diverse applications

Journal: Journal of Energy Storage

Publication Date: December 2023

DOI: 10.1016/j.est.2023.109299

Contributors: Tholkappiyan Ramachandran; Fathalla Hamed; Yedluri Anil Kumar; Ramesh Kumar Raji; H.H. Hegazy

Tailoring Multiferroic Characteristics in LaFeO3 Nanocrystals via Rare-Earth Pr3+ Doping

Journal: Advances in Condensed Matter Physics

Publication Date: December 9, 2023

DOI: 10.1155/2023/7369790

Contributors: Ramesh Kumar Raji; Tholkappiyan Ramachandran; Fathalla Hamed; Srinivasa S; Ashwini Kumar

Enhancing asymmetric supercapacitor performance with NiCo2O4–NiO hybrid electrode fabrication

Journal: Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids

Publication Date: September 2023

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpcs.2023.111467

Contributors: Tholkappiyan Ramachandran; Fathalla Hamed; Ramesh Kumar Raji; Sanjit Manohar Majhi; Debabrata Barik; Yedluri Anil Kumar; RO. MU. Jauhar; M.P. Pachamuthu; L. Vijayalakshmi; Sabah Ansar

Synthesis, structure and luminescence properties of bifunctional KCaF3 phosphor influenced by incorporating Eu3+ ions for solid state lighting and TL dosimetry applications

Journal: Applied Radiation and Isotopes

Publication Date: January 2023

DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2022.110520

Contributors: Kameshwaran R; A. Raja; R. Ramesh Kumar; D. Joseph Daniel; D.O. Annalakshmi; K. Aravinth; P. Balaji Bhargav; P. Ramasamy

KOH mediated hydrothermally synthesized hexagonal‐CoMn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> for energy storage supercapacitor applications

Journal: International Journal of Energy Research

Publication Date: October 10, 2022

DOI: 10.1002/er.8350

Contributors: Tholkappiyan Ramachandran; Abdel-Hamid Mourad; Dr. Ramesh Kumar Raji; R. Krishnapriya; Nizamudeen Alungal Cherupurakal; Abdul Subhan; Y. Al-Douri

Research Timeline:

Dr. Raji’s research journey spans over 8 years, starting from his Ph.D. studies to his current position as an Assistant Professor and Researcher. He has contributed significantly to the field of materials science through his research, publications, and collaborations with esteemed institutions globally.