Mrs. Ricky Rajora | VLSI & Microelectronics Design | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Ricky Rajora | VLSI & Microelectronics Design | Best Researcher Award

JRF | Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology | India

Ricky Rajora, currently serving as a Junior Research Fellow at the Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Punjab, India, specializes in Electronics and Communication Engineering with a research focus on low-power VLSI design, digital electronics, charge-pump circuits, and DC-DC converters. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, Ambala, under Kurukshetra University, followed by a Master of Engineering from Chitkara University, where she is presently pursuing her PhD. Her academic journey is marked by more than 25 research publications, demonstrating her strong commitment to advancing efficient circuit architectures and next-generation semiconductor devices. Ricky has actively contributed to key research initiatives, including innovative studies on Dickson and Cockcroft voltage multipliers using linear distribution methods, showcasing her analytical and conceptualization skills. Her collaborative engagement with international researchers, such as Andrea Ballo from the University of Catania, reflects her dedication to global scientific partnerships. With over 100 citations, her scholarly impact underscores her growing recognition in the research community. Ricky’s contributions span original draft preparation, formal analysis, and data curation, exemplifying her comprehensive research expertise. Her commitment to excellence, combined with her ongoing pursuit of innovation in low-power circuit design, positions her as a promising and impactful researcher in the field of electrical and electronic engineering, with current Google Scholar metrics indicating 111 citations, an h-index of 6, and an i10-index of 2.

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Featured Publications

Ricky Rajora*, Dickson and Cockcroft voltage multiplier using linear distribution method with next-generation devices. J. Low Power Electron. Appl., Accepted.

Ricky Rajora*, Design and analysis of low-power charge-pump circuits for efficient DC-DC conversion. Microelectron. J., 2024, 8(3), 104215.

Ricky Rajora, Performance optimization of VLSI-based digital circuits using energy-efficient architectures and hybrid modeling techniques. Int. J. Electron. Commun., 2024, 9(2), 118032.

Ms. Jingmin Ge | Sensor Networks & Wireless Sensor Technologies | Innovative Research Award

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Ms. Jingmin Ge | Sensor Networks & Wireless Sensor Technologies | Innovative Research Award

Sensors | Zhengzhou university | China

Dr. Jingmin Ge is a researcher at the Nano Opto-Electro-Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering Laboratory, specializing in nanomaterials, sensors, and electrocatalysis. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Beijing University of Chemical Technology, M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry from Central China Normal University, and B.Sc. in Applied Chemistry from Henan Agricultural University. Dr. Ge has led and contributed to several national and collaborative projects focused on high-performance electrocatalysts, toxic gas and soil sensors, and sustainable environmental monitoring systems. Her research integrates material synthesis, nanostructure design, and DFT simulations to uncover mechanisms in hydrogen evolution, CO₂ reduction, and pollutant detection. She has published over fifteen SCI-indexed papers in leading journals such as Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, ACS Nano, and Chemical Engineering Journal, and holds multiple Chinese invention patents in advanced nanomaterial applications. Recognized for her scientific excellence, Dr. Ge has served as a key contributor in state-level laboratories, advancing green energy and smart sensing technologies. Her professional portfolio demonstrates a sustained commitment to interdisciplinary innovation, bridging theoretical computation and experimental materials science, and positioning her as a distinguished researcher in chemical engineering and nanotechnology. According to Scopus, her research record includes 540 citations across 26 publications with an h-index of 12.

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Featured Publications

Ge, Jingmin*, Dual-metallic Single Ru and Ni Atoms Decoration of MoS₂ for High-efficiency Hydrogen Production. Appl. Catal. B-Environ., 2021, 298, 120557.

Ge, Jingmin*, Oxygen Atoms Substituting Sulfur Atoms of MoS₂ to Activate the Basal Plane and Induce Phase Transition for Boosting Hydrogen Evolution. Mater. Today Energy, 2021, 22, 100854.

Ge, Jingmin, Heterostructure Ni₃S₄–MoS₂ with Interfacial Electron Redistribution Used for Enhancing Hydrogen Evolution. RSC Adv., 2021, 11, 19630–19638.

Ge, Jingmin*, Activated MoS₂ by Constructing Single Atomic Cation Vacancies for Accelerated Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 2022, 14, 26846–26857.

Ge, Jingmin, NiFeCu Phosphides with Surface Reconstruction via Topotactic Transformation of Layered Double Hydroxides for Overall Water Splitting. Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023, 10, 3515–3524.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Krzysztof Stepien | Signal & Image Processing | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Krzysztof Stepien | Signal & Image Processing | Best Researcher Award

Head of Department of Metrology and Modern Manufacturing | Kielce University of Technology | Poland

Assoc. Prof. Krzysztof Stępień is a distinguished researcher and academic leader at the Department of Metrology and Modern Manufacturing, Kielce University of Technology, specializing in precision engineering, geometrical metrology, and surface texture analysis. He earned his Master of Science and Doctor of Science degrees in Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering from Kielce University of Technology, where his doctoral research focused on cylindricity measurement errors using the V-block method. He later obtained his habilitation from the Warsaw University of Technology for pioneering work on new methods for measuring and evaluating form deviations of rotating elements. Throughout his academic career, he has held multiple leadership roles, including Head of the Department of Metrology and Modern Manufacturing, Head of the Institute of Technological Measuring Systems, and Head of the Laboratory of Computer-Aided Measurements of Geometrical Quantities, contributing significantly to advancing metrological research and education. His research focuses on form and surface metrology, signal processing in measurement systems, and adaptive measurement methods, with publications in top journals such as Precision Engineering, Measurement Science and Technology, and the International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Prof. Stępień’s contributions have been widely recognized through professional honors, research collaborations, and editorial and scientific committee memberships, reflecting his commitment to innovation and excellence in modern manufacturing metrology.

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Featured Publications

Stępień, K.*, Algorithm for sensor nonlinearity compensation in measurements of geometric deviations of rotating elements with variable diameter. Precision Engineering, Accepted.

Janecki, D., Stępień, K.*, & Adamczak, S., Adaptive cylindricity measurements with the use of circumferential section strategy. Int. J. Adv. Manuf. Technol., 2024, 132, 585–600.

Stępień, K., In situ measurement of cylindricity—Problems and solutions. Precision Engineering, 2014, 38(3), 697–701.

Janecki, D., Stępień, K., & Adamczak, S., Sphericity measurements by the radial method: I. Mathematical fundamentals. Meas. Sci. Technol., 2016, 27(1), 015005.