Phuong V. Pham | Materials physics | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Phuong V. Pham | Materials physics | Best Researcher Award

PHD at tthe National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan

Dr. Phuong V. Pham is an Assistant Professor of Physics at the National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan. His research spans materials physics, surface physics, chemical engineering, and nanotechnology, focusing on atomic film synthesis, 2D heterostructures, and nanomaterials. He holds a Ph.D. in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology from Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea, and has extensive experience in plasma engineering, thin film deposition, and industrial applications of nanomaterials. Dr. Pham has received prestigious awards, including the NSTC Career Award in Taiwan and the NSF Career Award in China, recognizing his significant contributions to the field.

Professional Profiles

Strengths for the Award

Extensive Research Experience: Prof. Phuong V. Pham has a well-rounded research background in materials physics, nanotechnology, and chemical engineering. His work on 2D heterostructures, nanomaterials synthesis, and advanced thin film processing techniques like plasma engineering and chemical vapor deposition demonstrates a deep expertise in cutting-edge fields.

Publication Record: Prof. Pham has published extensively in high-impact journals, including Chemical Reviews and ACS Nano. His research on topics like doping strategies, flexible electronics, and nanocomposites is widely recognized and highly cited, indicating a significant impact on the scientific community.

Awards and Recognition: He has received multiple prestigious awards, including the NSTC Career Award in Taiwan, the National Postdoctoral Award from China, and the ACS Publication Award. These accolades highlight his contributions to the field and his recognition by the global scientific community.

Diverse Research Interests: His work spans a variety of interdisciplinary areas such as Twistronics, Straintronics, infrared photodetectors, and nanocomposite fabrication, showcasing his versatility and ability to contribute to multiple scientific domains.

Professional Involvement: Prof. Pham is an active member of several professional societies, including the American Chemical Society and the European Materials Research Society. He also serves as a reviewer for numerous scientific journals, which reflects his standing in the academic community.

Leadership and Mentorship: His current position as an Assistant Professor at National Sun Yat-Sen University, Taiwan, along with his past roles as a Distinguished Research Fellow, indicates his ability to lead research teams and mentor young scientists.

Areas for Improvement

Research Focus: While Prof. Pham has a broad range of research interests, a more focused approach might yield deeper insights and innovations in a specific niche area. Specializing in a few key areas could enhance his impact and lead to more groundbreaking discoveries.

Industry Collaboration: While Prof. Pham has experience with industrial applications, further collaborations with industry partners could enhance the practical relevance and commercialization potential of his research, particularly in emerging technologies like flexible electronics and nanocomposites.

Grant Acquisition: Expanding his portfolio of research grants, especially from international sources, could strengthen his research group’s capabilities and enable larger-scale projects.

Educational Background

Publications:

Synthesis and characterizations of silver nanoparticles-based conductive ink for high-frequency electronics, Publication date: 2024.

Hybrid TiO2–RGO nanocomposite as high specific capacitance electrode for supercapacitor, Publication date: 2024.

Efficient photoanode with a MoS2/TiO2/Au nanoparticle heterostructure for ultraviolet-visible photoelectrocatalysis. Publication date: 2024.

Exploring innovative antibacterial properties of porous ALT (Al2O3/TiO2) composite, Publication date: 2024.

Synthesis of heterojunction BiVO4/MnO2 graphene ternary nanocomposites with enhanced photocatalytic activities through degradation of rhodamine B and tetracycline hydrochloride, Publication date: 2024.

Geetanjali Mishra | Materials Technology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Geetanjali Mishra | Materials Technology | Best Researcher Award

PHD at CSIR-Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology, India

Dr. Geetanjali Mishra is a Research Officer at The Bombay Textile Research Association, Mumbai. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences from CSIR-Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology, specializing in antimicrobial composites. With extensive post-doctoral research at IIT Bombay and IACS, she has worked on biodegradable polymeric composites and water purification methods. Dr. Mishra has published widely and holds a patent for antimicrobial layered double hydroxides. She has received several awards, including a gold medal for her B.Sc. in Chemistry from Utkal University. Her research interests include inorganic-organic composites, bio-organic chemistry, and hydrometallurgical processing.

Professional Profiles

Education and Academic Degrees

2006 – 2009: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Honours), Utkal University, India (1st Rank) 2009 – 2011: Master of Science (Chemistry), Ravenshaw University, India (6th Rank) 2013 – 2018: Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences, AcSIR, CSIR-Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology, India Thesis Title: Synthesis of layered double hydroxide inorganic and organic composites and their antimicrobial activity Supervisor: Dr. Barsha Dash, Principal Scientist, Hydro & Electrometallurgy Department, CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar, India

Professional Research Experience

The Bombay Textile Research Association, India Sept. 2023 – Present: Research Officer Preparation of Lyocell-CNT composite high-strength carbon fiber Preparation of lyocell fibers and effect of incorporation of single-walled carbon nanotube on the properties of fibers. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB), India Jan. 2020 – Dec. 2022: Post-Doctoral Fellow, Department of Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science Synthesis of biodegradable polymeric composites for packaging applications Synthesis of polycaprolactone (PCL) based polymeric composites with the incorporation of various fillers (like layered double hydroxides (LDH), carbonaceous materials, etc.) to act as packaging material. Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), India Feb. 2018 – Dec. 2019: Research Associate (I), Department of Materials Science Synthetic mineralization by simple, cost-effective way for permanent removal of toxic contaminants from water. Removal of As3+ along with Fe3+ from industrial wastewater/acid mine drainage by precipitation method using simple salts. The process works by the coagulation-flocculation method. CSIR-Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology (IMMT), India Aug. 2013 – Feb. 2018: PhD Scholar, Department of Hydro & Electrometallurgy Synthesis of layered double hydroxide inorganic and organic composites and their antimicrobial activity Synthesis of layered double hydroxide based inorganic and organic composites by various routes like coprecipitation, ion-exchange, reconstruction, hydrothermal, etc. followed by their characterization and application as antimicrobial material.

Areas of Research

Inorganic-Organic composites Inorganic chemistry Bio-Organic Chemistry Various hydrometallurgical processing especially in the development of flow-sheet to recover non-ferrous metals from polymetallic nodules (PMN), low-grade ores, and secondaries through: Leaching Removal of iron Precipitation

Awards & Recognitions

2015: Awarded 2nd prize in oral presentation in ICNFM-2015 conference, Bhubaneswar, India.
2011: Sixth rank in M.Sc. (Chemistry), Ravenshaw University.
2009: Gold Medal in B.Sc. (Chemistry) for best science graduate, Utkal University.
2003: Awarded Rajya Puraskar (Governor Award) in Scouts & Guides.

Patent

A process for the preparation of thermally treated composite of Zn-Al layered double hydroxide having antibacterial activity. Barsha Dash, Sony Pandey, Geetanjali Mishra. CSIR patent number- 349714, Application Number: 2893/DEL/2013, Date of Grant: 21/10/2020.

Publications

  1. Impact of surfactants on SWCNT dispersion in N-methylmorpholine N-Oxide for cellulose dissolution, Publication date: 2024.
  2. Biodegradable layered double hydroxide based polymeric films for sustainable food packaging applications, Publication date: 2023.
  3. Curious Behavior of Fe3+-As3+ Chemical Interactions and Nucleation of Clusters in Aqueous Medium, Publication date: 2023.
  4. A Review on Corrosion, Adhesion, and Anti-Microbial Performance of Epoxy-Based Nanocomposite Coatings, Publication date: 2022.
  5. Synthesis and characterization of template-mediated mesoporous alumina nanostructures with efficient and fast adsorption of Congo red from aqueous solutions, Publication date: 2022.
  6. Recovery of lead as lead sulphide from anode slime using hydrometallurgical technique, Publication date: 2021.
  7. A brief review on the development of self-healing, hydrophobic and antifouling epoxy coating, Publication date: 2020.
  8. Iron control in wet chemical leaching of polymetallic nodule through combined reagents, Publication date: 2021.
  9. Effect of molecular dimension on gallery height, release kinetics and antibacterial activity of Zn-Al layered double hydroxide (LDH) encapsulated with benzoate and its derivatives, Publication date: 2019.
  10. Comparative evaluation of synthetic routes and Antibacterial/Antifungal Properties of Zn–Al Layered Double Hydroxides Containing Benzoate Anion, Publication date: 2018.
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