Mingming Si | Nanocomposites | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Mingming Si | Nanocomposites | Research Excellence Award

Lecturer (Tenure-track) | Donghua University | China

Dr. Mingming Si is an emerging materials scientist recognized for impactful contributions to energy-efficient processing of functional and advanced ceramic materials. His research centers on cold sintering, low-temperature densification, interfacial engineering, and defect/strain regulation to tailor microstructure–property relationships in dielectrics, nanocomposites, and electronic materials. He has authored 23 peer-reviewed journal publications, holds multiple patents, and has presented his work at leading international conferences. According to Google Scholar, his research has received 355 citations, with an h-index of 11 and an i10-index of 12, reflecting strong scholarly influence, innovation, and growing global recognition in advanced materials research.

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Sakthivel Gandhi | Nanocomposites | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sakthivel Gandhi | Nanocomposites | Best Researcher Award

GLAMP Researcher | Changwon National University | South Korea

Dr. Sakthivel Gandhi is a distinguished materials chemist and nanotechnology researcher recognized for his impactful contributions to advanced functional materials. With 958 Google Scholar citations, an h-index of 18, and 33 i10-index publications, his work spans nanomaterials design, mesoporous frameworks, hybrid systems, luminescent materials, and high-performance sensing platforms. He has made notable advances in phosphor technology, including remote phosphors, silicate-based emitters, and phosphor-in-glass systems that enhance lighting efficiency and photovoltaic performance. A significant portion of his research centers on mesoporous silica, POSS-based hybrids, and upconverting nanoparticles, applied toward sensing endocrine disruptors, parabens, benzophenone derivatives, triclosan, and peroxide species in edible oils. His innovations include nano-engineered electrochemical interfaces, hybrid nanostructures for antibiotic degradation, and multifunctional theranostic systems for biomedical applications such as nano-cardio medicine and photodynamic therapy. Dr. Sakthivel Gandhi has secured competitive research funding from major national agencies, supporting projects on phosphor-assisted solar enhancement, mesoporous silica–phosphor integrations, and energy-storage materials. His translational output includes patents on magnetic mesoporous theranostic platforms, MnO₂-based edible-oil sensors, and hybrid inks for next-generation sensing. He has authored book chapters with leading publishers and received prestigious recognitions including thesis awards, faculty awards, and international distinctions. His research leadership spans scholarly reviewing, conference contributions, and innovation-driven R&D translation.

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Featured Publications

Hierarchical mesoporous silica nanofibers as multifunctional scaffolds for bone tissue regeneration
– Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition, 2013 | Citations: 67
Bioinspired hybrid mesoporous silica–gelatin sandwich construct for bone tissue engineering
– Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 2014 | Citations: 65
A novel nano-interfaced superoxide biosensor
– Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2013 | Citations: 61

María Luján Ferreira | Nanocomposites | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. María Luján Ferreira | Nanocomposites | Best Researcher Award

Senior Researcher | Pilot Plant for Chemical Engineering – National University of the South – National Scientific and Technical Research Council | Argentina

Prof. Dr. María Luján Ferreira is a distinguished Senior Researcher at the Pilot Plant for Chemical Engineering (PLAPIQUI), National University of the South (UNS), and a member of CONICET, Argentina. With over 4,254 citations, 171 scientific documents, and an h-index of 35, she has made enduring contributions to catalysis, polymerization chemistry, enzymatic processes, and nanotechnology. Her prolific research spans olefin polymerization, catalyst design and characterization, enzyme immobilization, nanozymes, biomimetics, and advanced oxidation processes. Prof. Dr. María Luján Ferreira has authored over 165 international journal articles, 9 book chapters, and 2 books, including Enzymatic Synthesis of Structured Triglycerides (Springer, 2017) and Trastornos del Espectro Autista (2021). She is also the Editor of the Elsevier volume Biocatalyst Immobilization: Foundations and Applications, contributing several chapters. Her applied R&D work includes technology transfer projects with industrial partners such as Petroquímica Cuyo and Petrobras, resulting in numerous technical reports, services, and a patent under evaluation (INPI, 2018). She has led or participated in 35 funded research projects, including TWAS, Antorchas Foundation, PICT, PIP, CABBIO, CYTED, and CNPQ collaborations, bridging Argentina, Brazil, and Europe. Prof. Dr. María Luján Ferreira has mentored numerous PhD and postdoctoral researchers, several of whom now hold senior research positions at CONICET. Her international collaborations include work with research groups in Canada and Brazil. A reviewer for more than 30 journals, she also evaluates national and international funding proposals and coordinates CONICET thematic commissions. Her research excellence has been recognized with five major awards, including the Bernardo Houssay and Ranwell Caputto National Prizes (2004) and the L’Oréal-CONICET Mention (2014). Through sustained scientific innovation and mentorship, Prof. Dr. María Luján Ferreira continues to advance interdisciplinary catalysis, nanoscience, and biotechnological applications with significant industrial and biomedical relevance.

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Featured Publications

1. Nicolás, P., Lassalle, V. L., & Ferreira, M. L. (2025, October). Low-cost racemic lactic acid oligomerization catalyzed by lipase in biphasic water/heptane system. Systems Microbiology and Biomanufacturing. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43393-024-00313-4

2. Pellizzari Wielewski, L., Ferreira, M. L., Alnoch, R. C., Mitchell, D. A., & Krieger, N. (2025, September 30). Evaluating pre-immobilization and post-immobilization bioimprinting strategies for the activation of lipases: A case study of LipC12. Food Technology and Biotechnology. https://doi.org/10.17113/ftb.63.03.25.8940

3. Troncoso, F. D., Sánchez, D. A., & Ferreira, M. L. (2022, March). Production of plant proteases and new biotechnological applications: An updated review. ChemistryOpen. https://doi.org/10.1002/open.202200017

4. Rial, J. B., & Ferreira, M. L. (2021, June). Challenges of dye removal treatments based on IONzymes: Beyond heterogeneous Fenton. Journal of Water Process Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2021.102065

5. Sánchez, D. A., Tonetto, G. M., & Ferreira, M. L. (2018). Burkholderia cepacia lipase: A versatile catalyst in synthesis reactions. Biotechnology and Bioengineering. https://doi.org/10.1002/bit.26458