Kuntal Ghosh | Reseach and Development | Best Researcher Award

Kuntal Ghosh | Reseach and Development | Best Researcher Award

Mr Kuntal Ghosh CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CSIR-CGCRI), India

He currently serves as a Senior Research Fellow (INSPIRE DST Fellow) at the Energy Materials and Devices Division of CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, where he focuses on developing All Solid-State Lithium Batteries using Novel Electrolytes under the guidance of Dr. Mir Wasim Raja. Previously, he conducted research on raindrop-size distribution during the Southwest Monsoon at Bose Institute in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, during a summer training program supervised by Dr. Sanat Kumar Das. These experiences have equipped him with valuable skills and expertise in the fields of materials science and environmental science.

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Education:

He is currently serving as a Senior Research Fellow (INSPIRE DST Fellow) at the Energy Materials and Devices Division (formerly FCBD) of CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute since October 2022. Under the guidance of Dr. Mir Wasim Raja, he is dedicated to the development of All Solid-State Lithium Batteries using Novel Electrolytes. Prior to this role, he held the position of Junior Research Fellow (INSPIRE DST Fellow) at the same division from October 2020 to October 2022, also under the supervision of Dr. M.W. Raja. Concurrently, he is pursuing his PhD at Jadavpur University since March 2022, focusing on the same topic of developing All Solid-State Lithium Batteries using Novel Electrolytes. He holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics with a specialization in Condensed Matter Physics from Banaras Hindu University and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics Hons. from Mohsin College. His academic journey began with Higher Secondary (H.S.) and Secondary (Madhyamik) education in Science from Puinan High School and Gossain Mali Para High School, respectively, both in West Bengal, India. His academic achievements and research endeavors reflect his dedication and passion for advancing the field of energy materials and devices.

Experience:

For his dissertation project, he collaborated with Dr. R. S. Tiwari, a Professor in the Department of Physics at Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The project centered around the hydrothermal synthesis of tungsten oxide nanostructures, emphasizing experimental techniques to fabricate and characterize these materials. This endeavor allowed him to delve into the realm of nanotechnology, exploring novel methods for the production of nanostructured materials with potential applications in various fields. Through these experiences, he honed his research skills, gained practical knowledge, and contributed to advancements in the respective domains under the guidance of esteemed mentors.

Publications:

  1. Facile Li-ion transport in microstructurally engineered hybrid LLZO electrolyte for application in pseudo-solid state lithium metal batteries Published By : 2024

  2. Engineered Li7La3Zr2O12 (LLZO) for Pseudo-Solid-State Lithium Metal Batteries (SSLMBs): Tailor-Made Synthesis, Evolution of the Microstructure, Suppression of Dendritic Growth, and Enhanced Electrochemical Performance Cited By : 1,  Published By : 2023

  3. Ga-Doped LLZO Solid-State Electrolyte with Unique plate-like Morphology Derived from Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) Aquatic Weed: Waste to Wealth Conversion Cited By : 6,  Published By : 2022

Núria Vallès-Peris | Education, Science and Technology Studies | Best Researcher Award

Núria Vallès-Peris | Education, Science and Technology Studies | Best Researcher Award

Dr Núria Vallès-Peris Research Institute of Artificial Intelligence (National Spanish Research Council), Spain

She is a prominent figure in Science and Technology Studies, blending sociology and philosophy of technology. Her research focuses on ethical aspects of AI, democratization of technoscience, and gender perspectives. Recognized for her work with awards and publications, she is also dedicated to educating future professionals and promoting Responsible Research and Innovation. A member of esteemed groups, she contributes significantly to the interdisciplinary discourse.

🎓Education:

She completed her Ph.D. in Persona y Sociedad en el Mundo Contemporáneo from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain, on May 13, 2020. Prior to her doctoral studies, she earned an M.Sc. in Historia de la Ciencia: Ciencia, Historia y Sociedad from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and Universitat de Barcelona in 2015. She also holds an M.Sc. in Exclusión Social y Diversidad Cultural: Intervención Socioeducativa from Universitat de Girona in 2002 and a B.Sc. in Sociología from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in 2000. Her academic journey reflects a commitment to interdisciplinary research in sociology, history of science, and socioeducational intervention.

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Research projects:

  • Red temática sobre fusión de tecnologías robóticas y estimulación eléctrica neuromuscular para rehabilitación de trastornos del movimiento (Red FUSION) (RED2022-134319-T). IP: Juan C. Moreno (Instituto Cajal-CSIC). Redes de Investigación, Agencia Estatal de Investigación, Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación. 2023-2024.
  • La muerte asistida en Cataluña: Experiencias de los y las profesionales implicados/as y bases por una guía de buenas prácticas en el marco de la entrada en vigor de la Ley de Regulación de la Eutanasia. IP: Dr. Xavier Busquet Duran (Institut Català de la Salut). Pla Estratègic de Recerca i Innovació en Salut (PERIS). Departament de Salut i Departament d’Empresa i Coneixement. Generalitat de Catalunya. 2022-2023.

👩‍🔬Current position:

As of December 19, 2023, she holds a position at the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) in Spain, affiliated with the Instituto de Investigación en Inteligencia Artificial (IIIA-CSIC). In her role, she explores the intersection of sociology, ethics, and philosophy within the realms of artificial intelligence and robotics. For inquiries, she can be contacted at the telephone number +34 93 580 9570.

📊Publications:

  1. Digital Citizenship at School: Democracy, Pragmatism and RRI. Technology in Society  Published By : 2023
  2. Robots for Care: A Few Considerations from the Social Sciences. Published By : 2023 
  3. Care robots for the common good: ethics as politics. Humanities & Social Sciences Communications  Published By : 2023 
  4. Manufacturing Life, What Life? Ethical Debates around Biobanks & Social Robots Published By : 2022  
  5. Robots in Healthcare? What Patients Say. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Published By : 2021
  6. Repensar la robótica y la inteligencia artificial desde la ética de los cuidados. Teknokultura. Revista de cultura digital y movimientos sociales  Published By : 2021   
  7. Roboticists’ Imaginaries of Robots for Care: The Radical Imaginary as a Tool for an Ethical Discussion Published By : 2020            
  8. Robots para los cuidados. La ética de la acción mesurada frente a la incertidumbre. Published By : 2020 
  9. Children’s Imaginaries of HumanRobot Interaction in Healthcare. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Published By : 2018