Nagaland University Honours Five Chemists with Lifetime Achievement Awards

ICCMR–2026 Celebrates Scientific Excellence at Nagaland University

Nagaland University conferred Lifetime Achievement Awards on five distinguished academicians during the inaugural session of the International Conference on Chemistry in Multidisciplinary Research (ICCMR–2026). The three-day conference, organised at I Ihoshe Kinimi Hall, Lumami, from February 18 to 20, brought together researchers, scholars, and experts from diverse scientific domains.

The awards recognised sustained contributions to chemical sciences and their interdisciplinary applications, reflecting the university’s emphasis on advancing research culture in the Northeast.

Awardees and Research Contributions

The honours were presented to A K Mallik , V S Raja , M A Quraishi , M Indira Devi , and Nitin Chattopadhyay .

Prof A K Mallik, associated with Punjabi University, Patiala, is known for his research in materials chemistry, nanotechnology, and surface science. His work on nanomaterials and electrochemical sensors has implications for energy storage and environmental monitoring.

Prof V S Raja of IIT Bombay has earned international recognition for contributions to corrosion science and engineering, advancing understanding of corrosion mechanisms and mitigation strategies across industrial systems.

Advances in Corrosion and Green Chemistry

Prof M A Quraishi, formerly of IIT-BHU Varanasi, is regarded as a leading authority in corrosion science and green chemistry. His development of environmentally friendly corrosion inhibitors has influenced sustainable industrial practices.

Prof M Indira Devi of Nagaland University specialises in physical chemistry, particularly lanthanide complexation and nanomaterials, while also contributing to academic administration and institutional development.

Prof Nitin Chattopadhyay, former dean at Jadavpur University, Kolkata, is recognised for research in photophysics, photochemistry, and fluorescence sensing.

Conference Significance

ICCMR–2026 explored chemistry’s expanding role in multidisciplinary research, highlighting intersections with materials science, sustainability, and industrial innovation.

Exam-Focused Key Points

• ICCMR–2026 emphasised chemistry’s interdisciplinary applications.

• Corrosion science is critical for infrastructure durability.

• Green chemistry supports environmentally sustainable processes.

• Lanthanides are vital in advanced materials and electronics.

• Lifetime Achievement Awards honour long-term academic impact.