Prof. Manish Srivastava is a distinguished researcher and academician with 16 years of experience in teaching, research and academic leadership. He is currently serving as Dean (Research & Development) and Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Central University of Allahabad, Prayagraj (2024–Present), where he oversees research initiatives and contributes to postgraduate teaching in physical chemistry, analytical chemistry and nano chemistry.

Previously, he served as faculty at Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan, where he held responsibilities in research supervision, departmental committees, examination coordination and institutional symposia organization. His academic journey includes senior positions at the University of Allahabad, where he was a member of the purchase committee, proctorial board and departmental committees, and served as Chairman of the Departmental Examination Committee.

Research & Publications

Prof. Srivastava has developed a strong multidisciplinary research profile spanning nanostructured materials fabrication, heavy metal ion removal from water, catalysed organic synthesis, chemical kinetics and sustainable synthesis methodologies. His expertise encompasses chitosan-based nanocomposites, graphene-metal-based materials, hydrogel nanocomposites and microwave-assisted synthesis techniques. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles in high-impact publications including ACS EST Water (Impact Factor 5.3), ACS Applied Polymer Materials (IF 5.0), Polymers (IF 5.0), Journal of Molecular Liquids (IF 6.0), Reaction Chemistry and Engineering (IF 3.9), RSC Sustain, Catalysts (IF 4.0) and Molecular Diversity (IF 3.364), among numerous others. His publications demonstrate consistent research productivity from 2004 to 2025, addressing environmental remediation, material synthesis and mechanistic studies of redox processes.

Patents, Books & Scholarly Contributions

Prof. Srivastava holds three design patents from the Indian Patent Office: the Advanced Magnetic Stirrer Design (No. 441962001, issued December 2024), Nanoparticle Quality Checking Device (No. 482588-001, issued December 2025), and Chemical Reaction Analysis and Safety Monitoring Smart Device (No. 496159-001, issued March 2026). He has authored two books on oxidation of organic compounds through transition metal catalysis and nanocatalysis, and contributed 26 chapters to scholarly edited volumes published by leading international publishers including Springer Nature, CRC Press, Bentham Science, Taylor & Francis and InTech Open. His book chapters cover topics ranging from graphene-based materials and heterogeneous catalysis to environmental remediation, water analysis and advanced battery materials.

Research Projects & Supervision

Prof. Srivastava has served as co-investigator on funded research projects, including the project "Investigation on the effect of Solanum Sw. on peripheral neuropathy in rats" sanctioned by the UGC. He has supervised and successfully guided ten Ph.D. students to completion, and is currently supervising four doctoral researchers. His active research mentorship demonstrates commitment to developing the next generation of scientists.

Teaching & Academic Contributions

Prof. Srivastava brings 16 years of teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has taught core courses in physical chemistry (quantum chemistry, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, surface phenomena and nuclear chemistry), analytical chemistry (chromatography and X-ray diffraction) and nano chemistry. His pedagogical contributions extend to hands-on training and mentorship in spectroscopic analysis and characterization techniques.

Faculty Development & Professional Engagement

Prof. Srivastava has demonstrated commitment to professional development through participation in multiple national workshops and training programs, including a 21-day National Workshop on Emerging Sophisticated Analytical Techniques (Grade A+), short courses on electroanalytical techniques, separation techniques and instrumental methods, and workshops on intellectual property management and advanced materials characterization. He has delivered invited talks at multiple institutions on topics including IR spectroscopy, microwave synthesis, nanotechnology fundamentals and graphene composite materials.

Conference Presentations & Academic Leadership

Prof. Srivastava has presented research at numerous international and national conferences, with several presentations receiving recognition. His conference contributions span catalysis, nanotechnology, water remediation and organic synthesis methodologies. He has served in leadership roles including session chair at international webinars, executive member on multiple national symposia, and organizing secretary for departmental exhibitions. He participated in the India-Japan International Conference on Advanced Materials Science and Technology and presented at major conferences organized by institutions across India.

Awards, Honours & Professional Memberships

Prof. Srivastava has received recognition for his research contributions, including the CV Raman Award 2023 from the Institute of Researcher, Wayanad, Kerala and the Best Researcher Award 2021 on engineering, science and medicine from VDGOOD Professional Association. Earlier in his career, he was awarded Senior Research Fellow status by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for his project on transition metal catalysis in industrially important reactions, and Project Fellow position through the UGC for research on kinetically controlled economical and clean synthesis with transition metals.

Eligibility for Best Researcher Award

Prof. Manish Srivastava demonstrates exceptional credentials across all dimensions of research excellence. His 16 years of sustained academic experience, 50+ high-impact publications in peer-reviewed journals, 3 design patents, 2 authored books and 26 book chapters reflect substantial scholarly contributions. His successful supervision of ten Ph.D. graduates and active mentorship of four doctoral researchers, combined with his leadership roles in national and international conferences, underscore his standing within the academic community. The consistent growth of his publication record, the quality of journals in which his work appears, and the breadth of his interdisciplinary contributions across materials science, catalysis and environmental chemistry collectively demonstrate rigorous research productivity and innovation.

Based on his comprehensive achievements and credentials, Prof. Manish Srivastava is eligible for consideration for the Best Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels, in recognition of his sustained contributions to research innovation, scholarly publications, patents, mentorship and academic leadership.