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

Anne-Laure Morel | Nanotechnologies | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Anne-Laure Morel | Nanotechnologies | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Anne-Laure Morel, Torskal, Réunion

Anne-Laure Morel’s extensive experience in material chemistry, her role in various high-impact projects, and her contributions to scientific research make her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Here are key points supporting her candidacy:

 

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Professional Experience

Anne-Laure has held significant roles, including co-founder and scientific director of SAS Laboratoire d’Analyses Bourbon and SAS TORSKAL, highlighting her leadership in scientific research and innovation management.

Research Contributions

She has been involved in pioneering research on nanoparticles, green chemistry, and medical devices, especially in oncology and photothermal therapy.

Publications and Impact

Anne-Laure has authored numerous publications in high-impact journals, demonstrating her contributions to advancing knowledge in her field.

Academic Involvement

She has served as a chemistry lecturer at the University of Réunion Island, sharing her expertise with the next generation of scientists.

Scientific Recognition

Her participation in international and national conferences, along with invitations to speak at prestigious events, underlines her recognition in the scientific community.

Anne-Laure Morel’s achievements and ongoing contributions to material chemistry and nanomedicine make her a commendable candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Plasmonic nanophotothermal therapy for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma with gold nanoparticles – Pesnel, S., et al., JEADV Clinical Practice, 2024, 3(2), pp. 448–456 🌟🩺👩‍⚕️ (0 citations)
  • Evaluation of core-shell Fe3O4@Au nanoparticles as radioenhancer in A549 cell lung cancer model – Slama, Y., et al., Heliyon, 2024, 10(8), e29297 🌟🔬🫁 (0 citations)
  • Impact of Green Gold Nanoparticle Coating on Internalization, Trafficking, and Efficiency for Photothermal Therapy of Skin Cancer – Bonamy, C., Pesnel, S., et al., ACS Omega, 2023, 8(4), pp. 4092–4105 🌟🩸🌞 (7 citations)
  • Polyphenol Characterization of the Aqueous Extract from Hubertia ambavilla L. (Asteraceae) by HPLC-DAD-ESI-MSn and Assessment of Its Antioxidant Activity – Chawech, R., Pesnel, S., et al., Chemistry and Biodiversity, 2022, 19(9), e202200217 🌟🍃🧪 (1 citation)
  • Assessment of antioxidant and dermoprotective activities of gold nanoparticles as safe cosmetic ingredient – Ben Haddada, M., et al., Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 2020, 189, 110855 🌟🛡️💄 (53 citations)
  • Dataset concerning plasmonic thermal destruction of murine melanoma by gold nanoparticles obtained by green chemistry – Pesnel, S., et al., Data in Brief, 2020, 29, 105370 🌟📊🔥 (4 citations)
  • Proof of concept of plasmonic thermal destruction of surface cancers by gold nanoparticles obtained by green chemistry – Haddada, M.B., et al., Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 2019, 184, 110496 🌟💡🔬 (11 citations)
  • Biosensors elaborated on gold nanoparticles, a PM-IRRAS characterisation of the IgG binding efficiency – Morel, A.-L., et al., Talanta, 2011, 85(1), pp. 35–42 🌟🔬🧫 (19 citations)
  • Optimized immobilization of gold nanoparticles on planar surfaces through alkyldithiols and their use to build 3D biosensors – Morel, A.-L., et al., Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 2010, 81(1), pp. 304–312 🌟🔗🧬 (50 citations)
  • Building a model 3D immunosensor on gold nanoparticle monolayers – Boujday, S., Morel, A.L., et al., European Cells and Materials, 2010, 20(SUPPL.3), pp. 26 🌟📏⚛️ (0 citations)