Jocenir Boita | Nanomaterials for Energy | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Jocenir Boita: Nanomaterials for Energy: Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Jocenir Boita, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Brazil

Prof Dr. Jocenir Boita is a distinguished physicist and educator, holding a Doctorate in Physics from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. His groundbreaking research in nanomaterials, particularly in the formation and reactivity of mono- and bi-metallic nanoparticles, has earned him recognition, including the prestigious 2015 UFRGS Thesis Award. Boita’s extensive academic journey also includes a Master’s in Physics and a Licenciatura Plena em Física. As a Professor Adjunto at Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, he continues to inspire future physicists, contributing significantly to research, education, and community impact. 🌐🔬🎓

🎓 Formal Education:

Doctorate in Physics (2010-2014). Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Brazil. Title: “Estudos por Espectroscopia de Absorção de Raios X in situ da Formação e Reatividade de Nanopartículas Mono – e Bi – metálicas: Pt, Cu e Pt-Cu”. Advisor: Jonder Morais. Scholarship: Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico. Master’s in Physics (2008-2010). Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Brazil. Title: “Estudos In-Situ da formação de compostos de cobre nanoparticulados“. Advisor: Jonder Morais. Scholarship: Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior. Graduation in Licenciatura Plena em Física (2004-2007). Universidade Comunitária da Região de Chapecó (UNOCHAPECO), Chapeco, Brazil. Title: “O Potencial Das Experimentações Históricas Para Ensinar Física Na Educação Básica”. Advisor: Neila Salete Rupolo. Scholarship: Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior.

🔍 Complementary Education:

Continuing Education in 2nd School on Advanced X-Ray Spectroscopy Methods, IV Curso Teórico-Prático de MET, Escola HERCULES, and more.

💼 Professional Experience:

Professor Adjunto at Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM) since 2015. Engaged in various councils, commissions, and managerial positions, contributing significantly to educational and research leadership.

📚 Areas of Expertise:

Nanoparticles, Nanomaterials, Nanocomposites, Electronic and Structural Properties of Advanced Materials, Magnetic Materials, Nanostructured Materials and Components in Engineering.

🎉 Recognition and Achievements:

Acknowledged for outstanding contributions to nanomaterial research, with numerous publications and participation in significant scientific events.

🏅 Awards and Honors:

Recipient of the 2015 “Prêmio UFRGS de Tese” and recognized in the “Prêmio 40 Melhores – 30ª JAI,” showcasing excellence in doctoral research.

🔍 Editorial Board Membership:

Contributing as a part-time member of the editorial boards for prestigious journals like “Ciência e Natura” and “International Journal of Physical Sciences.”

Professional Profiles:

The impact of her research is evident in citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar:

  • Cited by: All – 73.
  • Citations – 58.
  • h-index – 5.
  • Documents – 7.

A prolific researcher making meaningful contributions to the academic world!

Research Focus: 🧬

Prof Dr. Jocenir Boita’s research is at the forefront of understanding and controlling nanoparticle formation, with a significant emphasis on polyol synthesis. His groundbreaking work in 2014, “Observing Pt Nanoparticle Formation at the Atomic Level during Polyol Synthesis,” cited 30 times, reflects his expertise in unraveling atomic-level processes. In subsequent studies, such as “Controlled Growth of Metallic Copper Nanoparticles” (2017, cited 15 times) and “A Reaction Cell for Time-Resolved In Situ XAS Studies during Wet Chemical Synthesis” (2014, cited 14 times), Dr. Boita has demonstrated controlled growth mechanisms and innovative in situ techniques. His contributions extend to apparatus design, as seen in “A Dispenser-Reactor Apparatus Applied for In Situ XAS Monitoring of Pt Nanoparticle Formation” (2015, cited 8 times).