Nelson Etafo | Nanotechnology and Materials Science | Best Scholar Award

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Dr. Nelson Etafo | Nanotechnology and Materials Science | Best Scholar Award

Researcher | Universidad Carolina | Mexico

Dr. Nelson Etafo is an active materials science and environmental technology researcher whose work spans photoluminescence, nanotechnology, catalysis, wastewater remediation, and sustainable materials engineering. With 238 Scopus citations, 24 indexed publications, and an h-index of 7, he has contributed significantly to the advancement of functional materials, luminescent phosphors, and electrocoagulation-based technologies. His research focuses strongly on lanthanide-doped phosphors, solid-state lighting, upconversion materials, and their applications in bioimaging, sensing, anti-counterfeiting, and light-emitting devices. He has developed and analyzed BaLaAlO₄, SrLaAlO₄, and Sr₂CeO₄-based phosphors, contributing new insights into blue, red, and NIR emissions, refractive-index-influenced catalysis, and photoluminescent mechanisms. His work includes advancements in combustion synthesis, upconversion efficiency improvement, and material optimization for LEDs and biomedical uses. Dr. Nelson Etafo is also recognized for extensive contributions to environmental remediation, particularly electrocoagulation technology for wastewater treatment, pollutant removal, and precious metal recovery. His collaborative studies address cyanide destruction, gold/silver recovery, contaminant sequestration, and emerging wastewater challenges. He has authored influential reviews on photocatalysis, touchscreen antimicrobial coatings, nanohybrids for biomedical use, and CO₂ utilization technologies-strengthening global discussions on sustainable and green engineering. Beyond journal publications, Dr. Nelson Etafo has contributed to book authorship and edited volumes, including Tailored Light Emitters for Biomedical Applications (Springer), along with chapters on drug delivery, biocatalytic waste conversion, and advanced materials for water treatment. His scientific contributions extend to participation in national and international conferences, collaborative projects with multidisciplinary teams, and membership in leading professional bodies such as ACS, RSC, and CSN. His research impact reflects a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and scientific advancement across material science and environmental engineering.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar | ResearchGate | Sci Profiles | Loop

Featured Publications

1. Etafo, N. O., Bamidele, M. O., Bamisaye, A., & Alli, Y. A. (2024). Revolutionizing photocatalysis: Unveiling efficient alternatives to titanium (IV) oxide and zinc oxide for comprehensive environmental remediation. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 62, 105369.

2. Nkoh, J. N., Oderinde, O., Etafo, N. O., Kifle, G. A., Okeke, E. S., Ejeromedoghene, O., … Ogunlaja, O. O. (2023). Recent perspective of antibiotics remediation: A review of the principles, mechanisms, and chemistry controlling remediation from aqueous media. Science of the Total Environment, 881, 163469.

3. Nkoh, J. N., Shang, C., Okeke, E. S., Ejeromedoghene, O., Oderinde, O., Etafo, N. O., … Foka Meugang, E. (2024). Antibiotics soil-solution chemistry: A review of environmental behavior and uptake and transformation by plants. Journal of Environmental Management, 354, 120312.

4. Alli, Y. A., Bamisaye, A., Bamidele, M. O., Etafo, N. O., Chkirida, S., Lawal, A., … Nageim, H. A. (2024). Transforming waste to wealth: Harnessing carbon dioxide for sustainable solutions. Results in Surfaces and Interfaces, 17, 100321.

5. Etafo, N. O., Oliva, J., Garcia, C. R., Mtz-Enríquez, A. I., Ruiz, J. I., Avalos Belmonte, F., … Gómez-Solís, C. (2022). Enhancing the blue/NIR emission of novel BaLaAlO4:Yb3+ (x mol%), Tm3+ (0.5 mol%) upconversion phosphors with the Yb3+ concentration (x = 0.5 to 6). Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 137, 109192.

Lei Fan | Nanotechnology and Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Lei Fan | Nanotechnology and Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

Master Tutor | School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University of Science & Technology | China

Dr. Lei Fan is an emerging researcher in nano-mechanics and micro-/nano-scale structural behavior, with a strong focus on the mechanical effects, transport phenomena, and interfacial interactions of advanced nanomaterials. His work integrates atomic-scale modeling, computational materials science, and solid–liquid interface mechanics to address fundamental questions in graphene, hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN), and hybrid two-dimensional (2D) systems. With 289 Scopus citations, 41 publications, and an h-index of 10, he has established a growing impact in the fields of materials science and civil engineering nanotechnology. Dr. Lei Fan has authored 38 peer-reviewed papers, including 25 SCI-indexed publications as first or corresponding author, demonstrating strong leadership in scholarly communication. His notable works include high-impact contributions to International Journal of Molecular Sciences (Q1, IF~6.2) on ion/water molecular transport in angstrom-scale channels, offering fundamental insights that bridge atomic modeling with solid–liquid interaction mechanisms. His research in Surfaces and Interfaces (Q1, IF~6.1) examines toughness enhancement strategies in 2D hybrid materials via carbon nanotube integration, advancing design principles for next-generation nanocomposites. He has also published multiple studies in Diamond and Related Materials on grain boundaries, nanoholes, functional groups, and defect evolution in graphene/h-BN heterostructures, providing systematic understanding of bonding energies, deformation mechanisms, and temperature-dependent interface transitions. Dr. Lei Fan’s research excellence is reinforced through competitive funding support, including the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province, institutional scientific research grants, and participation in China’s State Key Program of the National Natural Science Foundation. His contributions extend to scholarly service as an editorial board member of Journal of Materials and New Energy and an active reviewer for leading SCI journals such as 2D Materials, Nanotechnology, and Computational Materials Science. With sustained innovation across atomic-scale mechanics, defect engineering, and nano-interface behavior, Dr. Lei Fan’s work continues to shape the theoretical and computational foundation of next-generation micro-/nano-structured materials.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | ResearchGate

Featured Publications

1. Fan, L. (2023). Mechanical mechanism of ion and water molecular transport through angstrom-scale graphene derivatives channels: From atomic model to solid-liquid interaction. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23, 1433.

2. Fan, L., Cai, X., Wang, H., Ye, J., Hong, Y., & Ying, J. (2023). Toughening two-dimensional hybrid materials by integrating carbon nanotubes. Surfaces and Interfaces, 36, 102559.

3. Fan, L., Bian, Z., Huang, Z., Song, F., Xia, Y., & Xu, J. (2022). Role of grain boundary and nanoholes in geometrical deformation and bonding energies of graphene/hexagonal boron nitride. Diamond and Related Materials, 126, 109119.

4. Fan, L., Bian, Z., Huang, Z., Song, F., Xia, Y., & Xu, J. (2022). New insight into bonding energy and stress distribution of graphene oxide/hexagonal boron nitride: Functional group and grain boundary effect. Diamond and Related Materials, 127, 109185.

5. Fan, L., & Yao, W. (2022). Temperature dependence of interfacial bonding and configuration transition in graphene/hexagonal boron nitride containing grain boundaries and functional groups. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23, 1433.

Vincelet Jobikha A | Materials Science | Young Scientist Award

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Ms. Vincelet Jobikha A | Materials Science | Young Scientist Award

Research Scholar, Saveetha Engineering College, India

Ms. Vincelet Jobikha A Arul Swamy is a promising early-career researcher currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Physics at Saveetha Engineering College, affiliated with Anna University, Chennai. Her research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of rare-earth-doped tellurite glasses and nanomaterials for advanced radiation shielding and energy applications. She has successfully developed a novel nanomaterial that enhances solar energy efficiency and designed an electrical circuit capable of converting 8 volts to 230 volts, demonstrating her innovative capabilities in applied physics. She completed her M.Sc. in Physics at Muslim Arts College, Kanniyakumari, and her B.Sc. in Physics at Infant Jesus College of Arts and Science for Women, graduating with First Class with Distinction in both degrees. Her foundational education, including SSLC and HSC, was completed at Amala Matriculation Higher Secondary School. Ms. Vincelet Jobikha A has actively engaged with the scientific community, participating in 15 international and national conferences and delivering both oral and poster presentations. She has attended three workshops and hands-on training programs across India and completed specialized courses at JNTU Hyderabad and Madurai Kamaraj University. Her technical expertise spans structural, optical, and gamma-ray shielding characterization, with proficiency in XRD, FTIR, UV-Vis-NIR, photoluminescence, and radiation shielding metrics such as MAC, LAC, Zeff, and HVL. Her research contributions include one Scopus-indexed publication with another under review, alongside four patents in advanced glass systems. She was honored with the SCOPUS INDEX 2025 International Best Researcher Award for excellence in “Glass Ceramics.” Beyond academics, she has demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills through active participation in co-curricular activities, essay competitions, and elocution events. With her early achievements, innovative research, and strong academic foundation, Ms. Vincelet Jobikha A exhibits significant potential for future contributions to materials science, radiation protection technologies, and global scientific collaboration. She maintains an author metric of 1 document, 1 citation and an h-index of 1, reflecting early but impactful contributions to materials science.

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Featured Publications

1. Vinothkumar, P., Yamini, B., Praveenkumar, S., & Jobikha, A. V. (2025). Synthesis, structural, and optical properties of lead-free Tm³⁺ ions doped zinc tellurite glass and Ho³⁺ ions doped zinc borophosphate glass for radiation shielding application. Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 234, 112795.