Kulamani Parida
{{short description|Indian chemical scientist (born 1952)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Prof. K. M. Parida
| image = BIJUPATTANAIK AWARD WITH MS PARIDA 2.jpg
| caption = Bijupattanaik Award with Ms. Parida
| birth_date = {{birth-date and age|9 May 1952}}
| birth_place = India
| alma_mater = Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar (Previously known as Regional Research Laboratory)
| occupation = Material Chemistry Scientist
| years_active = 1980 to present
| spouse = Ms. Renubala Parida
| module = {{infobox scientist
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| known_for = In Depth research in Material chemistry for Energy and Environment
| fields = Chemistry
| workplaces = Siksha 'O' Anusandhan, Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar.
Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar}}
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Professor Kulamani Parida, also known as K. M. Parida (born 9 May 1952) is an Indian chemical science professor and scientist best known for his work and research, mainly on material chemistry.{{Cite web|url=http://www.catalysisindia.org/pdf/CSI-Members-Top-Scientists-in-the-world-list-by-Standford-University.pdf|title=Catalysis Society of India}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/seven-researchers-from-odishas-soa-university-in-global-scientists-list/article33044490.ece|title=Seven researchers from Odisha's SOA University in global scientists list|author=Staff Reporter|newspaper=The Hindu|date=Nov 7, 2020|via=www.thehindu.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/seven-soa-researchers-figure-among-stanford-list-of-top-world-scientists/articleshow/79077985.cms|title=Seven SOA researchers figure among Stanford list of top world scientists | Bhubaneswar News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}} Parida is amongst World’s Top 2% Scientist 2020 with global rank 109 in Inorganic Chemistry ( Ranking based on C-score) and Rank 1 in the area of photocatalysis in India and 131 rank in the world based on Scopus author profile during 2016-2021. He has won 19 state and national level scientific awards, and authored around 521 research articles, and 10 book chapters. Parida has also more than 38 national scientific patents.{{Cite web|url=https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=9G-EmCQAAAAJ&hl=fil|title=Prof. Kulamani Parida, Distinguished Professor and Director|website=scholar.google.com}}{{Cite web|url=http://orissabigyanacademy.nic.in/award_bjp_prv_winner.html|title=Welcome to OBA|website=orissabigyanacademy.nic.in}}{{Cite web|url=http://orissabigyanacademy.nic.in/award_scs_prv_winner.html|title=Welcome to OBA|website=orissabigyanacademy.nic.in}}{{Cite web|url=https://kmparidaimmt.weebly.com/|title=Prof. Kulamani Parida's Research group|website=Prof. Kulamani Parida's Research group}}{{Cite web|url=http://nasi.nic.in/Fellowship%20Nomination%20Book%202016/Physical_Sciences_Section_Book_II.pdf|title=nasi}} Parida has also an outstanding google scholar citation index with citations of more than ~32316, h-index ~98, and i10-index ~444.
Early life and education
Born and brought up in Kendrapara district of Odisha, Parida completed his schooling in Jayaram High school of Karilopatna (1969) and bachelor's degree in chemistry from Kendapara Autonomous College. After completion of master's degree from Berhempur University, Parida joined as Research scholar in Regional Research Laboratory. During this period Parida married his colleague Ms. Renubala Parida.
Scientific career
In his early research career, Parida has served as materials chemistry scientist in various departments of Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology Bhubaneswar (Previously known as Regional Research Laboratory, Bhubaneswar), Where he retired as Chief Scientist on 31.05.2014.{{Cite web|url=https://www.immt.res.in/webroot/upload/admin/document/document_img_1568899538.pdf|title=List of Past Ph. D. students}}{{Cite web|title=Editors|url=https://catalysis.chem.iitm.ac.in/editors.html}}{{Cite web|url=https://ocs.org.in/award.php|title=Orissa Chemical Society|website=ocs.org.in}} Currently Parida is serving as Professor in chemistry and Director of Centre for Nano Science and Nano Technology department of Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar.{{Cite web|url=https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57713a8e2994cae381dd86fe/t/5d0a1f43c4cfd100017a649f/1560944496255/Brodhure.pdf|title=National Conference}}{{Cite web|url=http://iter.ac.in/isma/committee.html|title=International Conference on SMART MATERIALS & APPLICATIONS|website=iter.ac.in}}{{Cite journal|title=An overview on Ag modified g-C3N4 based nanostructured materials for energy and environmental applications|url=https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1364032117312741|journal=Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews|year=2018|doi=10.1016/j.rser.2017.09.026|last1=Patnaik|first1=Sulagna|last2=Sahoo|first2=Dipti Prava|last3=Parida|first3=Kulamani|volume=82|pages=1297–1312|url-access=subscription}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.smcindia.org/previous-council.php|title=Previous Council Members - SOCIETY FOR MATERIALS CHEMISTRY|website=www.smcindia.org}}{{Cite web|url=http://dst.gov.in/sites/default/files/int-09-10.pdf|title=dst}} Parida also has served as active board member of scientific journals like “The Open Catalysis Journal” and “Bulletin of the Catalysis Society of India”.
Scientific contribution
Parida has made significant scientific input towards discovery of the chemistry related to physicochemical, opto-electronic and photoelectrochemical properties of semiconducting materials for efficient visible photon induced water redox reaction, pollutant abatement and fine chemical synthesis. His research towards architectural development of advance systems with remarkable charge separation, photocurrent and conversion efficiency is exceptional.{{Cite web|url=https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56914777200|title=Scopus preview - Parida, Kulamani M. - Author details - Scopus|website=www.scopus.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56914777500|title=Scopus preview - Parida, Kulamani M. - Author details - Scopus|website=www.scopus.com}}
Awards and honours
Parida has received scientific awards and honours including
- MRSI Annual Prizes award (2022),{{Cite web|title=MRSI Medal-2022 by the Materials Research Society of India|url=http://iumrs.iitj.ac.in/?page_id=578}}
- Prof. S. K. Bhattacharyya Endoment Eminent Scientist Award (2017),{{Cite web|url=http://www.catalysisindia.org/All-News.php|title=The Catalysis Society of India|website=www.catalysisindia.org}}
- Dai-Ichi Karkaria Endowment Fellowship (2014),
- MRSI Medal (2013),{{Cite web|title=MRSI Medal-2013 by the Materials Research Society of India|url=https://www.csir.res.in/sites/default/files/Awards-AR2012-13.pdf}}
- Certificate of Excellence by IMMT (2010),
- Ukieri Research Award (2009),
- SGAT Award of Excellence (2007),
- Metallurgist of the Year Award (2004),{{Cite web|url=https://www.iim-india.net/uploads/award/1504863778.pdf|title=Metallurgist of the Year Award}}
- Nilamani Devi-Bishwanath Das Award (2003),
- Samanta Chandra Sekhar Award (2001),
- Prof. Dayanidhi Pattnaik Award (1998),{{Cite web|url=https://ocs.org.in/award.php#|title=Orissa Chemical Society|website=ocs.org.in}}
- Ferroguard Award (1985–86).
Parida also received an award, the Biju Patnaik Award for Scientific Excellence (2008) from Odisha Bigyan Academy and received a Senior DAAD Fellowship (1999), INSA Fellowship (2000 & 2010) {{Cite web|url=https://www.insaindia.res.in/index.php|title=Indian National Science Academy:::INSA, India::::::::::::::::::::|website=www.insaindia.res.in}} and Royal Society Fellowship (2004 and 2008).