Dipti Ranjan Sahu | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dipti Ranjan Sahu | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Namibia University of Science and Technology | Namibia

Prof. Dipti Ranjan Sahu is a highly accomplished researcher in physics and materials science, recognized for extensive contributions to advanced functional materials, nanotechnology, and energy-related materials. His work spans materials synthesis, thin-film deposition, ceramics, composites, and nanostructured systems with strong emphasis on electrocatalysis, magnetic materials, and next-generation battery technologies. With over a hundred publications and a strong citation record, he has significantly advanced understanding of bimetallic electrocatalysts, hydrogen evolution mechanisms, electrochromic materials, and high-performance lithium-ion battery anodes. His recent studies include operando XRD and TEM investigations on Ni–Mo/g-C3N4 composites, modified TiO₂-based anode materials, MOF-derived catalysts, and non-stoichiometric TiOx systems for fast-charging applications. He has also contributed to magnetic nanostructures and perovskite-based ceramics with tunable magnetic properties. His research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary expertise, integrating synthesis, processing, and advanced materials characterization to develop innovative solutions for energy storage, electrocatalysis, and smart material applications. He has authored 101 documents, achieved 2,903 citations, and holds an h-index of 28, highlighting his strong global research impact.

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Featured Publications

  • Sahu, D. R., et al. (2025). Structural evolution and electrocatalytic mechanism of bimetallic nickel–molybdenum/g-C3N4 composites in alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction: XAS and operando TEM study. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.

  • Sahu, D. R., et al. (2025). Temperature dependent variation of magnetic properties of SmFeO₃ ceramic. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials.

  • Sahu, D. R., et al. (2025). Synthesis and performance enhancement of Ni–Mo/g-C3N4 bimetallic composites electrocatalysts. Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing.

  • Sahu, D. R., et al. (2025). Improved SnO₂ modified TiO₂ as anode material for lithium-ion battery: Cyclic stability and electrochemical lithiation study. Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing.

  • Sahu, D. R., et al. (2025). Carbon-coated nonstoichiometric TiOx for application of Li-ion battery anodes in fast charging: In situ XRD study. Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry.

 

Yuanzheng Zhu | Nanocatalysts | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yuanzheng Zhu | Nanocatalysts | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yuanzheng Zhu, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, China

Dr. Yuanzheng Zhu is a dedicated Lecturer at the School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, China. He obtained his Ph.D. from Tohoku University, Japan, and specializes in nanocatalysts and biomass conversion. With a robust publication record in high-impact journals, Dr. Zhu’s research contributes to clean energy and sustainable chemical processes. His studies focus on metal oxide nanomaterials and electrocatalytic applications. Passionate about innovation, he continuously explores advanced synthesis methods and catalyst design. Dr. Zhu is recognized for bridging fundamental science and practical energy solutions. ✨🔬📚

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🎓 Education

Dr. Yuanzheng Zhu pursued his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at Tohoku University, Japan, from October 2012 to March 2017. His doctoral research emphasized advanced nanomaterials for catalytic applications, particularly focusing on the structural and electrochemical behavior of metal oxide systems. Tohoku University provided him with a strong interdisciplinary foundation, blending chemistry, physics, and materials engineering. His academic journey equipped him with a deep understanding of nano-synthesis, catalyst development, and energy-related applications. The rigorous training in Japan’s top research environment honed his expertise in sustainable materials innovation. 🎓🇯🇵🧪

💼 Experience

Dr. Yuanzheng Zhu has served as a Lecturer at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, contributing to teaching, research, and academic mentorship. He actively leads projects in nanocatalysis and biomass transformation, integrating experimental techniques and theoretical insights. At USST, he has been instrumental in advancing the department’s research agenda, collaborating across disciplines to explore solutions for environmental and energy challenges. His work bridges academia and industry, involving students in cutting-edge lab work and publishing impactful research. His professional path reflects a blend of innovation, guidance, and academic leadership. 👨‍🏫🔍🧫

🏅 Awards and Honors

Dr. Yuanzheng Zhu’s consistent publication in reputed journals such as Chemical Record, Dalton Transactions, ChemistrySelect, and Crystals reflects academic excellence and recognition in his field. His work on cerium oxide-based materials and electrocatalysts positions him as an emerging expert in sustainable nanomaterials. Participation in peer-reviewed projects and invitations to contribute review articles indicate respect within the scientific community. His academic achievements, including completing his Ph.D. from a prestigious Japanese university, underscore his merit and growing impact. 🏆📖🔬

🔍 Research Focus

Dr. Yuanzheng Zhu’s research centers on nanocatalysts and biomass conversion, targeting clean energy and green chemistry. He explores metal oxide nanomaterials—especially CeO₂-based systems—for use in fuel cells, environmental sensors, and electrocatalysis. His work investigates doping effects, facet engineering, and hydrothermal synthesis to enhance catalytic efficiency. Recent studies include Ni-doping in CeO₂, Pd-doped nanorods for phenol detection, and SnO₂ electrocatalysts. Dr. Zhu aims to create cost-effective, scalable materials for energy conversion and environmental remediation. His research bridges nanoscience and real-world energy needs. ⚛️🧪🌱

Publication Top Notes

  • 🧪 Research Progress on Preparation and Electrocatalytic Performance of Tin Dioxide Nanomaterials
    📅 2025 | 📘 Chemical Record | 🔗 [DOI: e202500007] ​

  • 🧲 Influence of Ni Doping on Oxygen Vacancy-Induced Changes in Structural and Chemical Properties of CeO₂ Nanorods
    📅 2024 | 📘 Crystals | 🔗 [DOI: 10.3390/cryst14080746]

  • ⚡ Research Progress of Metal Oxide Supports for Fuel Cells Electrocatalysts
    📅 2024 | 📘 ChemistrySelect | 🔗 [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202400479]

  • 🔬 Recent Advances in Hydrothermal Synthesis of Facet-Controlled CeO₂-Based Nanomaterials
    📅 2022 | 📘 Dalton Transactions | 🔗 [DOI: 10.1039/D2DT00269H]

  • 🌿 Hydrothermal Synthesis of Pd-Doped CeO₂ Nanomaterials and Electrochemical Detection for Phenol
    📅 2022 | 📘 Journal of Crystal Growth | 🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrysgro.2022.126626]

Viviany Geraldo | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Viviany Geraldo | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Viviany Geraldo, Federal University of Itajubá, Brazil

Prof. Dr. Viviany Geraldo holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of São Paulo (USP), Brazil, with a sandwich period at Université Paris-Sud, France. She has a robust academic background, including a Master’s degree in Materials Science (USP) and a Bachelor’s in Physics from São Paulo State University (UNESP). Specializing in condensed matter physics, her research focuses on SnO₂ thin films, Sb doping, carbon nanotubes, and nanomaterial synthesis. 🧪

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Academic Profile

Prof. Dr. Viviany Geraldo holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of São Paulo (USP, 2005), with a sandwich program at Université de Paris-Sud 🇧🇷🇫🇷. Her research, supervised by Prof. Dr. Valérie Briois and Prof. Luís Vicente de Andrade Scalvi, explored Sb-doped SnO2 properties via sol-gel methods. She completed her Master’s (2001) on SnO2 thin films and doping effects and a Bachelor’s in Physics (1998) at UNESP. She pursued postdoctoral studies at UFMG (2009–2011), focusing on new materials development. Prof. Geraldo is an expert in sol-gel processes, thin films, and Sb-doped SnO2. 🔬📜

 

Professional Career

Prof. Dr. Viviany Geraldo has an extensive teaching and research career. Since 2014, she has been a professor at FUNCESI, teaching Transport Phenomena and Physics courses. At UNIMINAS and Kennedy faculties, she lectured on Electromagnetism and Mechanics, totaling 180 hours per semester. As a postdoctoral researcher at UFMG (2009–2011), she contributed to electromagnetism studies and mobility engineering. Her early career includes synchrotron radiation research in Paris and Hamburg 🌍. Currently, she serves as a public servant, coordinating final engineering projects and contributing to academic councils. Prof. Geraldo specializes in innovative teaching for engineering and physics. 📚⚙️

 

Research Focus

Prof. Dr. Viviany Geraldo’s research focuses on the environmental applications of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and their integration into construction materials and biomedical applications. Her work includes sustainable synthesis of CNTs using iron ore tailings 🌱, functionalization of CNTs for enhanced biocompatibility 🧬, and their application in reinforcing mortar and Portland-composite cement 🏗️. She also explores the toxicity and environmental impact of CNTs in biological systems 🐟 and evaluates innovative materials for regenerative medicine 💊. Her interdisciplinary research bridges nanotechnology, environmental sustainability, and material science, advancing green technologies and practical applications in construction and healthcare. 🌍✨

 

Publication Top Notes

  • 🌍 “Environmental and technical assessment on the application of slate waste in Portland-composite cement CEM II” – 2024 | Cited: 0
  • 🧪 “CNT grown in situ from iron ore tailings: simple dispersion and environmental sustainability” – 2023 | Cited: 0
  • 🏗️ “Synthesis and application of carbon nanotubes grown directly on pozzolanic clay” – 2023 | Cited: 0
  • 📚 “Carbon nanotube research developments: Published scientific documents and patents, synthesis, and production” (Book Chapter) – 2022 | Cited: 1
  • 🔬 “High-yield synthesis of carbon nanotubes in-situ on iron ore tailing” – 2021 | Cited: 6
  • 🧱 “Synthesis of carbon nanotubes on sand grains for mortar reinforcement” – 2020 | Cited: 12
  • 💉 “Carboxylated versus bisphosphonate SWCNT: Functionalization effects on the biocompatibility and in vivo behaviors in tumor-bearing mice” – 2019 | Cited: 11
  • 🐟 “Neurotoxicity in zebrafish exposed to carbon nanotubes: Effects on neurotransmitters levels and antioxidant system” – 2019 | Cited: 47
  • ⚡ “High-yield synthesis of bundles of double- and triple-walled carbon nanotubes on aluminum flakes” – 2018 | Cited: 13
  • ❤️ “Evaluation of cardiovascular toxicity of carbon nanotubes functionalized with sodium hyaluronate in oral regenerative medicine” – 2014 | Cited: 14

Areen Alshweiat | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Areen Alshweiat | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Areen Alshweiat, The Hashemite University, Jordan

Assist. Prof. Dr. Areen Alshweiat is a dedicated pharmaceutical scientist at The Hashemite University, Jordan 🇯🇴. She earned her PhD from the University of Szeged, Hungary, specializing in the development of loratadine nanosystems for intranasal delivery using a Quality by Design approach 🎓. Dr. Alshweiat’s expertise spans nanoparticle formulation, smart crystals, electrospinning nanofibers, and nose-to-brain drug delivery 💊🧬. She has authored numerous publications in top journals, focusing on innovative drug delivery systems and bioavailability enhancement. Currently, she serves as the Head of the Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology and contributes to regulatory committees at the Jordan Food and Drug Administration 📚🔬.

 

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Academic Qualifications

 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Areen Alshweiat holds a distinguished academic background in pharmaceutical sciences. She completed her PhD at the Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, University of Szeged, Hungary 🇭🇺, where she focused on the “Development and Characterization of Loratadine Nanosystems for Intranasal Delivery Using Quality by Design Approach” 💊. Prior to this, she obtained her Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Technology from Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), with a thesis on the “Preparation and Evaluation of Tacrolimus Solid Dispersion Systems” 🧬. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from JUST, graduating in 2009 🎓.

Professional Experience

Assist. Prof. Dr. Areen Alshweiat has an extensive background in pharmaceutical sciences, having worked across various esteemed institutions 🌍. She contributed to the Interdisciplinary Centre of Excellence in Hungary, focusing on the development of novel drug-carrier systems (2018-2020) 💊. She also engaged in a project at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, exploring nanofibers for drug delivery in 2019 🧪. At The Hashemite University, Jordan, she served as a full-time lecturer (2015-2016) and currently holds the role of Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology (2020-Present) 🏛️. Additionally, she is a member of the Post Approval Changes and Generic Drugs Registration Committees at the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (2024-Present) 🏥.

Research Interests

Assist. Prof. Dr. Areen Alshweiat’s research focuses on advanced pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical technology 💊. Her expertise spans formulation development, including innovative drug delivery systems like nanoparticles and SmartCrystals 🌟. She has a keen interest in electrospinning nanofibers for enhanced drug delivery applications 🧪. Dr. Alshweiat is particularly dedicated to exploring targeted drug delivery methods, emphasizing intranasal and nose-to-brain delivery systems for improved therapeutic outcomes 🧠. Her work aims to optimize the effectiveness and precision of pharmaceutical formulations, addressing complex drug delivery challenges with cutting-edge techniques 🚀.

Publication Top Notes

  • Intranasal nanoparticulate systems as alternative route of drug delivery 🧠📄 – A Alshweiat, R Ambrus, II Csóka, Current Medicinal Chemistry, cited by 81 (2019)
  • Nasal delivery of nanosuspension-based mucoadhesive formulation with improved bioavailability of loratadine 🌿💊 – A Alshweiat et al., International Journal of Pharmaceutics, cited by 58 (2020)
  • Design and characterization of loratadine nanosuspension prepared by ultrasonic-assisted precipitation 🌊🔬 – A Alshweiat et al., European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, cited by 58 (2018)
  • 3D-printed electrospinning setup for the preparation of loratadine nanofibers 🧵🖨️ – R Ambrus, A Alshweiat et al., International Journal of Pharmaceutics, cited by 31 (2019)
  • SmartCrystals for efficient dissolution of poorly water-soluble meloxicam 🌟💧 – R Ambrus, A Alshweiat et al., Pharmaceutics, cited by 14 (2022)
  • Flavonoid-based nanomedicines to target tumor microenvironment 🌱🧬 – WH Talib, A Alshweiat et al., OpenNano, cited by 12 (2022)
  • QbD based control strategy of loratadine nanosuspensions and dry nanoparticles stabilized by Soluplus® 🛠️📊 – A Alshweiat et al., Farmacia, cited by 10 (2019)
  • In vivo tests of a novel wound dressing based on agar aerogel 🩹🧫 – T Athamneh, A Alshweiat et al., International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, cited by 8 (2023)
  • Antibiofilm and antimicrobial activity of chitosan-polyacrylic acid nanoparticles 🦠🔬 – A Alshweiat et al., Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, cited by 6 (2024)
  • Recent insights into nanoformulation delivery systems of flavonoids against glioblastoma 🧠🩸 – A Alshweiat et al., Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, cited by 3 (2023)