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Department of Industrial Art
The researcher focuses on the interdisciplinary application and theoretical exploration of ceramic materials across diverse fields such as urban planning, construction, education, environmental management, and social development. They examine how these materials have historically been utilized in cultural industries, their roles in addressing societal challenges, and their potential for fostering social capital through artistic expression.
Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology
The researcher focuses on advancing agricultural practices, particularly legumes, for enhanced crop productivity, with a strong emphasis on nitrogen fixation among various microorganisms, including Bradyrhizobium species. Their work highlights the role of ammonia nitrogen-fixing bacteria, such as those from *Bradyrhizobium* species, in improving soil P availability and enhancing agricultural systems. The researcher also investigates crop rotations and their impact on nitrogen efficiency in maize in low-input paddocks, emphasizing sustainable practices for food security. Their studies underscore the importance of considering elevation and fertilizers (phosphorus and ammonia) to optimize eco-friendly farming methods. Additionally, they explore the potential of organic manure as a cost-effective solution for reducing nitrogen losses from agricultural crops.

Department of Petroleum Engineering
The researcher's work is centered around several key themes at the intersection of natural compounds and energy production, well engineering techniques, enhanced oil recovery, natural product chemistry, hydrocarbon exploration, and rheological studies. Their research spans diverse domains including the applications of Ginkgo biloba in waste valorization, the development of Janus biogenic-nanosilica composites as composite muds for water-based drilling fluids, and the use of tetrapolymers to enhance oil recovery performance. The researcher's work also delves into the role of natural products like bromelain and pineapple in agrochemical applications, with a particular emphasis on their potential in hydrocarbon exploration techniques. Methodologically, they employ composite materials, polymer-based additives, and rheological studies to address energy extraction from natural resources, enhancing oil recovery, and optimizing hydrocarbon reservoirs. This comprehensive approach highlights the researcher's dedication to advancing sustainable practices through natural compound applications and innovative engineering solutions.

Department of Pharmacy Practice
The researcher has conducted extensive work across a broad range of topics within pharmacology and public health. Their research primarily centers on the development and evaluation of strategies for improving antibiotic utilization in developing countries, addressing global challenges such as antimicrobial resistance and reducing antibiotic overuse. The researcher has examined the role of pharmaceuticals and pharmacoeconomics in mitigating these challenges, particularly focusing on the availability and economic impacts of biosimilars across African, Asian, European, and South American nations. Their work also highlights the importance of patient outcomes through studies of antibiotics sold without prescriptions and their impact on community pharmacies and drug outlets. Additionally, the researcher has explored the pharmacoeconomic implications of antibiotic stewardship practices, including long-acting insulin analogues and their biosimilars. Through these investigations, the researcher has provided valuable insights into the sustainable use of pharmaceuticals for public health purposes.
Department of Mathematics
The researcher's work focuses on advancing the integration of rough sets and fuzzy logic with mathematical morphological concepts, particularly through revised approaches that expand applicability to complex structures such as unions and intersections in physical sciences contexts.
Department of Mechanical Engineering
The researcher has focused on advancing machine learning applications across diverse domains, including natural language processing for speech processing and medical image analysis, while also exploring its utility in computational finance, reinforcement learning algorithms, and modeling complex systems like climate change and social media. Their work has contributed to solving intricate problems across various fields, demonstrating the transformative potential of AI technologies.
Department of Physics
The researcher has conducted extensive work across diverse areas of physical sciences, focusing on novel materials and technologies. Key themes include the development of photocatalysts such as cobalt-doped ZnO-g-C3N4 heterostructures for photocyclotron degradation of eosin yellow dye in water, as well as advancements in quantum dots synthesis and properties. The study also explores multiferroic materials, including ferroelectricity in zinc cadmium telluride, and the optical and structural behaviors of semiconducting sulfides and selenides. Research into superconductivity is extensive, involving Sn-doped systems and magnetic effects. The researcher investigates X-ray diffraction studies, particularly in α-Mn films, as well as the anomalous resistivity at low temperatures in Mn thin films. Nanomaterials such as CdSe and PbS thin films are studied for their optical and electronic properties. Magnetic transitions in Ni-Mn alloys are explored, along with their applications. The researcher examines the anomalous resistivity of α-Mn films and magnetoresistance in Cd-based systems. Insights into solid-state spectroscopy include studies on α-Mn thin films and electro-optical properties of polyaniline nanoparticles. Advanced battery technologies are addressed by optimizing material recovery in galvanized steel oxidation. Finally, the researcher explores phase-change materials like zeolites and their catalytic roles in battery systems.

Department of Surgery
The researcher has investigated the complex mechanisms underlying memory organization across diverse contexts, employing both theoretical and empirical approaches. Their work explores how different aspects of memory function, from neural underpinnings to evolutionary perspectives, while also examining its development across ages.
Department of Architecture
The researcher applies mathematical optimization techniques to address intricate challenges across economics and engineering, leveraging advanced methods for handling uncertainty in their solutions. Their work aims to develop efficient, robust algorithms that bridge theoretical developments with real-world applications, significantly advancing both fields through innovative problem-solving approaches.
Department of Surgery
The researcher's work focuses on improving medical care delivery and enhancing healthcare outcomes in developing countries, particularly in high-risk populations. Their research encompasses efforts to strengthen injury prevention and care, optimize trauma management, improve surgical skills and global healthcare standards, address maternal mortality challenges, enhance healthcare access and infrastructure, and refine emergency and acute care systems. The study emphasizes the need for targeted interventions such as continuing medical education, strategic planning, and resource allocation to address critical health issues like bone fractures and skeletal disorders, while also addressing global health disparities through evidence-based approaches.
Department of Physiology
The researcher's primary focus is on blood pressure and hypertension studies in health sciences, with a particular emphasis on lifestyle modification adherence among hypertensive clients.
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
The researcher's work focuses on advancing understanding of complex biological systems through interdisciplinary modeling. Their primary approach combines mathematical frameworks with empirical data to study dynamic processes in biology. Key areas include tumor growth mechanics, brain dynamics using electrophysiological and imaging techniques, immune system resilience analysis, and disease progression models for therapeutic prediction.