Dr. Jose Miguel Martin-Martinez | Nanocomposites Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jose Miguel Martin-Martinez | Nanocomposites Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jose Miguel Martin-Martinez, University of Alicante, Spain

José Miguel Martín-Martínez,  is a distinguished chemist specializing in adhesion and adhesives. He graduated with high honors in Chemistry from the University of Granada, where he later earned a Ph.D. in Sciences and a second Ph.D. in Medicine. Dr. Martín-Martínez has an extensive academic career, including positions at the University of Alicante, where he founded the Adhesion and Adhesives Laboratory. He has advised numerous research projects and supervised 49 PhD theses. With a prolific output of 275 indexed papers, 56 books, and 34 patents, he is a recognized leader in his field. His contributions have been acknowledged through various awards, including the Robert L. Patrick Fellowship from the American Adhesion Society and several first prizes for his research at international conferences. He serves on the editorial boards of several prestigious journals, further underscoring his influence in adhesion science.

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Summary of Suitability for the Award

Dr. José Miguel Martín-Martínez is an outstanding candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award due to his exceptional academic qualifications, extensive research experience, and significant contributions to the field of adhesion and adhesive technologies. With a solid foundation in chemistry and dual PhDs in both Chemistry and Medicine, Dr. Martín-Martínez exhibits a profound depth of knowledge and expertise, having graduated as the top student from the University of Granada and received multiple honors for his doctoral research.

🎓Education:

José Miguel Martín-Martínez graduated in Chemistry from the University of Granada, Spain, on December 13, 1978, achieving a score of A as the 1st qualified student and receiving a high honor diploma. He then pursued a Ph.D. in Sciences at the same university, which he completed on October 17, 1981, also with a score of A, earning a high honor diploma for having the Best PhD doctoral thesis in 1981. Additionally, he obtained a Ph.D. in Medicine from the Catholic University of Valencia “San Vicente Mártir” on July 18, 2013, with a score of A, graduating cum laude.

🏢Work Experience:

José Miguel Martín-Martínez has held various academic and research positions throughout his career. He began as an Assistant Professor at the University of Granada from 1978 to 1981, after which he served as an Interim Associate Professor and then a Contractual Associate Professor at the University of Alicante from 1981 to 1984. He also worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Centre de Recherche de Microcalorimetrie et Thermochimie, CNRS, in Marseille, France, from 1983 to 1984. Dr. Martín-Martínez became an Associate Professor at the University of Alicante from 1984 to 1993 and later transitioned to a Full Professor position, where he has served since 1993. He was a Contracted Researcher at the University of Alicante during 1986-1987 and completed a Postdoctoral Research stint in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Penn State University in 1990. Additionally, he was an Invited Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Virginia Tech, USA, from 1999 to 2004. Dr. Martín-Martínez also held administrative roles as the Director of the Secretariat of Internal Affairs at the University of Alicante from 2005 to 2006 and served as the Director of the New Campus Elda–Petrer. He has contributed his expertise as a National Expert in the G3 Unit at the European Commission’s Directorate for Research in Brussels.

🏅Awards:

José Miguel Martín-Martínez has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career, recognizing his significant contributions to the field of adhesion and adhesives. He was awarded the First Prize of the Adhesives Session at EUROCOAT’98 in Barcelona in 1998 and the Special Prize ASEFAPI at EUROCOAT 2002. In 2003, he received recognition from CYTED’s General Assembly for his role as the International Coordinator of Network VIII.D. His dedication to the American Chemical Society was acknowledged with the ACS Silver Key Tag for ten years of service in September 2004. Dr. Martín-Martínez also earned the Prize for Best Poster at ACE-X 2008 in Barcelona and the First Prize SIKA for Best Oral Communication at the IX Spanish Congress on Adhesives in 2008. He was honored with the Robert L. Patrick Fellowship by the American Adhesion Society in 2013, along with the Prize for Best Poster at the 12th FELASA SECAL Congress in Barcelona the same year. Additionally, he received the Award for IMPORTANT PERSON from the newspaper Información in Alicante in January 2014, a Diploma from the Society of Orthopedic and Traumatology of Oltenia, Romania, in October 2014, and the First Prize IMPULSO for Novel Research Ideas in June 2016. He was recognized for his innovative contributions with the Prize for Novel Enterprise Ideas from FUNDEUN in June 2017, and he received both the Anniversary Award SBR-16 and the SBR Excellence Award for his scientific contributions to biomaterials, tissue engineering, and medical devices in September 2018.

🔬Research Focus:

Dr. José Miguel Martín-Martínez’s research expertise spans a diverse range of areas within the field of adhesion science. His work focuses on adhesion and rubber adhesives, exploring surface treatment and rubber bonding techniques. He has significant experience with polyurethane adhesives, sealants, and coatings, as well as in the development of nanocomposites and inorganic-organic hybrid materials. Dr. Martín-Martínez specializes in the synthesis, formulation, and characterization of hot melts, reactive, and liquid adhesives. His research also includes bioadhesives and natural adhesives, emphasizing the interfaces between polymers and adhesives, as well as filler-polymer interactions. Additionally, he investigates thermoset coatings, smart materials, self-healing materials, and biomaterials, along with natural-based composites, such as cork, further contributing to the advancement of adhesive technologies.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Title: Understanding the Interactions between Soft Segments in Polyurethanes: Structural Synergies in Blends of Polyester and Polycarbonate Diol Polyols
    • Citations: 2
  • Title: Innovative Device and Procedure for In Situ Quantification of the Self-Healing Ability and Kinetics of Self-Healing of Polymeric Materials
    • Citations: 4
  • Title: Structural and adhesion properties of waterborne polyurethane adhesives containing nanosilica dispersion obtained with different physical mixing procedures
    • Citations: 2
  • Title: Surface treatment of styrene-butadiene rubber with carboxylic acids
    • Citations: 1

 

 

Dr. Anjana P Anantharaman | Oxide Fuel Cell | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Anjana P Anantharaman | Oxide Fuel Cell | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Anjana P Anantharaman, National Institute of Technology Warangal, India

Dr. Anjana P. Anantharaman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology, Warangal, India. Her research focuses on novel materials for clean energy, specifically Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) and high-temperature oxidation reactions. Dr. Anantharaman earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, where her research centered on catalysis and nanomaterials. She has led several significant projects, including the development of pyrochlore nanomaterials and catalysts for various energy applications, and holds a patent for a novel solid oxide fuel cell anode material. With 24 publications in esteemed journals and contributions to several book chapters, she is a recognized figure in the fields of heterogeneous catalysis and sustainable energy solutions.

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award

Dr. Anjana P. Anantharaman is highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award due to her outstanding contributions to chemical engineering, particularly in the fields of clean energy and environmental sustainability. Her innovative research projects, substantial publication record, and patent filing illustrate her commitment to advancing science and technology for a sustainable future. Recognizing her achievements through this award will not only honor her individual accomplishments but also inspire future researchers in the field

🎓Education:

Dr. Anjana P. Anantharaman holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, which she completed between December 2015 and January 2019, focusing her research on catalysis, nanomaterials, energy, and environmental applications. Prior to her Ph.D., she earned her M.Tech in Energy Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Trichy from 2013 to 2015, where her research centered on catalysis and biodiesel. Dr. Anantharaman completed her B.Tech in Chemical Engineering at the Government Engineering College, Kozhikode, from 2009 to 2013, during which she undertook a project on the design of a heat exchanger for a dye plant at BASF in Mangalore.

🏢Work Experience:

Dr. Anjana P. Anantharaman is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology, Warangal, India, a position she has held since November 2019. Her research centers on novel materials for clean energy, specifically Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) and high-temperature oxidation reactions. Prior to this, she served as an Assistant Professor at the SRM Institute of Science and Technology in Chennai, India, from July 2018 to November 2019, where she focused on catalyst activity and waste-to-energy conversion. Additionally, Dr. Anantharaman briefly worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Petroleum Engineering at the Global Institute of Technology in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India, in August 2015, concentrating on chemical process calculations.

🏅Awards:

Dr. Anjana P. Anantharaman has secured several prestigious grants for her research initiatives. She is the Principal Investigator for a SERB grant focused on the development of single-crystal pyrochlore nanomaterial for intermediate temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC), amounting to ₹24,64,000. Additionally, she received an ISRO grant for catalyst development aimed at hydrogen peroxide dissociation for monopropellant thrusters, totaling ₹24,97,130. Furthermore, she leads a project funded by NITW to develop a nano-structured catalyst for carbon monoxide oxidation, with a budget of ₹5,00,000.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Potential of pyrochlore structure materials in solid oxide fuel cell applications
    • Cited by: 99
  • Studies on biodiesel production from Pongamia oil using heterogeneous catalyst and its effect on diesel engine performance and emission characteristics
    • Cited by: 39
  • Soot oxidation activity of redox and non-redox metal oxides synthesised by EDTA–citrate method
    • Cited by: 26
  • Utilization of limestone derived calcium oxide for biodiesel production from non‐edible pongamia oil
    • Cited by: 19
  • Surface morphology and phase stability effect of Ceria-Hafnia (CHx) binary metal oxides on soot oxidation activity
    • Cited by: 15

 

 

Dr. Bahareh Azimi | Nanoparticle Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Bahareh Azimi | Nanoparticle Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Bahareh Azimi, University of Pisa, Italy

Dr. Bahareh Azimi is an accomplished researcher specializing in textile engineering with a focus on polymeric nanofibers and nanoparticles for biomedical applications. She earned her Ph.D. in Textile Engineering (Textile Chemistry and Fiber Science) from Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran, and an equivalent Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pisa, Italy. Since 2014, Dr. Azimi has contributed significantly to the fields of tissue engineering, wound dressing, and nanomedicine, with a particular emphasis on electromechanical tissue regeneration and piezoelectric materials. Her research endeavors include the development of biodegradable nanofibrous patches and drug delivery systems, utilizing advanced biomaterials to address critical challenges in health and medicine. Currently, she serves as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pisa, where she continues to innovate in the creation of smart scaffolds and biotransducers for regenerative applications.

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Suitability for Best Researcher Awards: Bahareh Azimi

Summary of Suitability:

Dr. Bahareh Azimi is a distinguished researcher in the fields of textile engineering, materials science, and nanomedicine, making her an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Awards. Her extensive academic background, including a Ph.D. in Textile Engineering and several postdoctoral research positions, showcases her dedication to advancing scientific knowledge and practical applications in biomedical fields.

🎓Education:

Dr. Bahareh Azimi holds a Ph.D. in Textile Engineering, specializing in Textile Chemistry and Fiber Science, from Amirkabir University of Technology in Tehran, Iran, completed between September 23, 2010, and November 23, 2014. Additionally, she has an equivalent Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering with a curriculum in Chemistry and Materials Engineering from the University of Pisa, Italy. Prior to her doctoral studies, Dr. Azimi earned a Master’s Degree in Textile Engineering, also focused on Textile Chemistry and Fiber Science, from Amirkabir University of Technology, which she completed between September 23, 2007, and October 24, 2009. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering, specializing in Textile Chemistry and Fiber Science, from the University of Yazd in Iran, graduating on September 6, 2007.

🏢Work Experience:

Dr. Bahareh Azimi has a robust professional background as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pisa, where she has held multiple positions across various departments. Currently, she serves in the Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, starting from September 16, 2024, where her responsibilities include designing and fabricating biodegradable nanofibrous patches, optimizing nanoparticles for drug encapsulation, and applying artificial intelligence for modeling mechanical properties. Prior to this role, she worked as a researcher at Linari Engineering s.r.l. from July 1 to September 15, 2024. Between December 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024, she was a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular, and Critical Area Pathology at the University of Pisa, focusing on the manufacturing and characterization of piezoelectric polymer nanofibers for cochlear implants. Additionally, from July 1, 2022, to November 30, 2023, Dr. Azimi worked in the Department of Translational Research on New Technologies in Medicine & Surgery, where she engaged in circular management of operating room waste through recycling and 3D printing. Earlier, she also held a postdoctoral position in the Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering from May 1, 2021, to April 30, 2022.

🏅Awards:

Dr. Bahareh Azimi has received notable accolades for her contributions to research. In 2022, she was honored with the Best Paper Award at the 14th International Conference on Nanotechnology and Biosensors, recognizing her innovative work in the field. Additionally, in 2014, she was awarded the Excellence in Research Award from Amirkabir University of Technology, highlighting her outstanding academic achievements during her studies. These awards reflect her commitment to advancing knowledge and technology in textile engineering and biomedical applications.

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Title: Poly (∊-caprolactone) fiber: an overview

    Cited by: 273

  2. Title: Functional Biomaterials Bio-Based Electrospun Fibers for Wound Healing

    Cited by: 184

  3. Title: Recent advances of polymer-based piezoelectric composites for biomedical applications

    Cited by: 127

  4. Title: Electrospinning Piezoelectric Fibers for Biocompatible Devices

    Cited by: 121

  5. Title: Producing gelatin nanoparticles as delivery system for bovine serum albumin

    Cited by: 113