souravkumars.cecri@csir.res.in CSIR-CECRI, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
2021 – 2025
Top 2% Most Cited Scientists Worldwide

Stanford University & Elsevier BV

Recognized for five consecutive years (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) as one of the world's top 2% most cited scientists in the comprehensive study conducted by Stanford University and Elsevier BV.

Editorial
Guest Editor — Special Issue

Molecules (MDPI Journal, Impact Factor: 4.927)

Special Issue: "Synthesis, Characterization and Theoretical Study of Corrosion Inhibitors"

Reviewer
Peer Reviewer — Leading International Journals

Trusted reviewer for multiple high-impact international journals including:

  • Corrosion Science
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Journal of Molecular Liquids
  • Materials Science and Engineering A
  • Inorganic Chemistry Communications
  • Results in Chemistry
  • Molecules, Materials, Coatings (MDPI)
2019
Juan de la Cierva Postdoctoral Fellowship

Government of Spain

Prestigious fellowship awarded for 2-year duration. Grant Number: FJC2019-041025-I

2014 – 2018
DST Inspire Fellowship for PhD

Department of Science and Technology, Government of India

Competitive national fellowship awarded to pursue doctoral research, supporting innovative scientific research in India.

2013
Gold Medal — M.Tech

National Institute of Technology, Durgapur

Awarded Gold Medal for securing First Class First position in M.Tech (Corrosion Science and Technology).