Harshit Shukla | Green Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Harshit Shukla | Green Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Research Assistant, University of Lucknow, India

Mr. Harshit Shukla is an emerging researcher in Green Chemistry and Organic Synthesis, with expertise spanning enantioselective synthesis, organometallic catalysis, heterocyclic chemistry and computational chemistry approaches such as DFT analysis and molecular modeling. He earned his M.Sc. in Chemistry from Mahidol University, Thailand (2024) with a thesis on [4 + 2] cycloaddition reactions and a B.Sc. in Chemistry & Zoology from the University of Lucknow, India (2021). Professionally, Harshit has conducted research at Mahidol University and CDRI CSIR, India, contributed as a teaching assistant in undergraduate chemistry courses and actively participated in interdisciplinary workshops and student mentoring, demonstrating early leadership and collaborative skills. His research interests focus on the development of small molecule therapeutics, including JAK1 inhibitors for anti-inflammatory applications, integrating both synthetic and computational methodologies. He is proficient in computational and experimental tools including Python, Java, Gaussian, AutoDock, ChemDraw and NMR spectroscopy software and continually enhances his expertise through certifications from Stanford University, UC San Diego, Duke University, IBM Quantum and Google Cloud. Mr. Harshit Shukla has been recognized in the academic community with a Best Poster Award at the 49th International Congress on Science, Technology and Technology-based Innovation (STT 49) and his author metrics include 2 documents, 2 citations and an h-index of 1. While expanding his portfolio of Q1 publications, international collaborations and participation in editorial boards or specialized conferences could further enhance his global impact, he demonstrates strong potential to advance green chemistry and drug discovery research internationally. Overall, Mr. Harshit Shukla embodies exceptional promise as a young scientist with rigorous academic standards, international exposure and a track record of impactful research, making him highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award for his dedication, innovation and future leadership in the field.

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Featured Publications

1. Shukla, H., Promcharoen, P., Poonsawat, T., Chakarawet, K., Chumkaeo, P., & Somsook, E.* (2024). Diels–Alder cycloaddition of 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)furan (BHMF) and N-phenylmaleimide derivatives. ACS Omega.

2. Shukla, H.*, Shukla, M., & Deepak, D. (2025). Inverse-electron-demand Diels-Alder reaction involving indole scaffold and its derivatives. Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry

 

Yonghui Sun | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yonghui Sun | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor, Henan Normal University, China

Dr. Yonghui Sun is an accomplished researcher in supramolecular and organic chemistry with a specialization in purely organic room-temperature phosphorescence materials, currently serving as an Associate Professor at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, China. He earned his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Nankai University in 2023 under the supervision of Prof. Yu Liu, following an M.S. in Organic Chemistry from Henan Normal University (2019) and a B.S. in Chemistry from Anyang Institute of Technology (2016). His professional experience includes academic research and teaching, with a focus on molecular engineering, matrix confinement strategies, macrocyclic chemistry, supramolecular assembly, and artificial transmembrane transport systems. Dr. Yonghui Sun has presented his research at prestigious national and international conferences, including the ISMSC 2024 in Hangzhou and the Asian Cyclodextrin Conference, highlighting his active involvement in global academic exchanges. His research skills encompass advanced molecular design, nanomaterial synthesis and supramolecular interaction analysis, which have led to high-impact publications indexed in Scopus and IEEE, with 9 documents, 303 citations and an h-index of 8. Recognized for his academic promise, Dr. Yonghui Sun has received honors through invited talks and scientific engagement, contributing to the broader chemistry community. In conclusion, his strong educational background, innovative research contributions and growing academic influence establish him as a promising leader in nanotechnology and supramolecular chemistry, with great potential to impact science and society.

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Featured Publications

1. Yonghui Sun, Lijuan Liu, Linnan Jiang, Yong Chen, Hengyue Zhang, Xiufang Xu, and Yu Liu, (2023). Unimolecular chiral stepping inversion machine. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 145(28), 16711–16716.

2. Yonghui Sun, Linnan Jiang, Lijuan Liu, Yong Chen, Wen-Wen Xu, Jie Niu, Yuexiu Qin, Xiufang Xu, and Yu Liu, (2023). Two calix[3]phenothiazine-based amorphous pure organic room-temperature phosphorescent supramolecules mediated by guest. Advanced Optical Materials, 11(20), 2300326.

3. Yonghui Sun, Linnan Jiang,Yong Chen, Yu Liu, (2024). In situ crosslink polymerization induced long-lived multicolor supramolecular hydrogel based on modified β-cyclodextrin. Chinese Chemical Letters, 35, 108644.

4. Yonghui Sun, Yong Chen, Linnan Jiang, Xiaoyong Yu, Yuexiu Qin, Shuaipeng Wang, and Yu Liu, (2022). Purely organic blue room-temperature phosphorescence activated by acrylamide in situ photopolymerization. Advanced Optical Materials, 10(24), 2201330.

5. Yonghui Sun, Yong Chen, Xianyin Dai, Yu Liu, (2021). Butyrylcholinesterase responsive supramolecular prodrug with targeted near-infrared cellular imaging property. Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry, 10(12), 3245–3252.