Dhanraj Shinde | Microbial fuel cells | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 02/08/202402/08/2024 by ScienceFather

Dr. Dhanraj Shinde | Microbial fuel cells | Best Researcher Award

Dr. National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, Maharastra, India

Dr. Dhanraj B. Shinde, with over 15 years of research experience, is a Ramalingaswami fellow and Assistant Professor at the National Chemical Laboratory, India. He specializes in nanomaterials synthesis, proton conductive membranes, chemical vapor deposition, and energy storage devices. He has held postdoctoral positions at New Mexico State University, USA, and Monash University, Australia, contributing significantly to graphene production and microbial fuel cells. Dr. Shinde earned his Ph.D. in Physical and Materials Chemistry from the University of Pune, India. His numerous accolades include the Ramanujan Fellowship and the Australian Alumni Research Grant.

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Education🎓

Ph.D. in Physical and Materials ChemistryNational Chemical Laboratory (NCL), University of Pune, India (2008 – 2013)Thesis: “Electrochemical Synthesis and Functionalization of Carbon-based Nanomaterials”Supervisor: Dr. K. Vijayamohanan, IISER Tirupati, India🎓 M.Sc. in ChemistryYeshwant College, Department of Chemistry, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University Nanded, Maharashtra, India (May 2006)🎓 B.Sc. in ChemistryMahatma Gandhi College, Ahmedpur, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, Maharashtra, India (May 2004)

Fellowships and Awards

🏅 Fellowships:

Senior Research Fellowship, CSIR, New Delhi (January 2010 to December 2012)Junior Research Fellowship, CSIR, New Delhi (January 2008 to December 2009)Ramanujan Fellowship, SERB (2021)Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship, DBT (2021)

🏆 Awards:

KRISHNAN AWARD for Best Published Research Paper in Physical Chemistry / Materials Science (2011 & 2013)Best Thesis Award “KEERTHI SANGORAM MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT AWARD” (2012)Young Associate Award, Maharashtra Academy of Sciences (2019)Australian Alumni Research Grant (2022)

Objective🚀

Career Goal: Intend to build a career in a leading institution with committed and dedicated people, helping to explore my potential. Willing to work as a key player in a challenging and creative environment.

Research Experience🔬

15+ Years of Research Experience:Nanomaterials synthesisProton conductive membranesChemical vapor depositionRedox flow batteriesFuel cells and energy storage devices

Current Position🏢

National Chemical Laboratory, IndiaRamalingaswami Fellow and Assistant Professor, A-CSIR (May 2021 – Present)Project: High power density microbial fuel cells: Conversion of waste into electricity and chemicalsGrant: Australian Alumni research grant to develop cost-effective microbial fuel cells (2022)

Previous Positions🌐

New Mexico State University, USAPostdoctoral Research Associate (November 2016 – 2020)Large area single crystalline graphene production using atmospheric pressure chemical vapor depositionBreakthrough proton conductive membranes based on two-dimensional materials for microbial fuel cells and redox flow battery applications🌏 Monash University, AustraliaPostdoctoral Research Associate (December 2013 – 2016)High-quality graphene manufacturing and upscaling through flow chemistry approachesLarge area graphene oxide membranes for water desalination

Strengths for the Award:

Extensive Research Experience: Over 15 years of hands-on experience in advanced material synthesis and energy storage technologies.Innovative Contributions: Pioneering work in microbial fuel cells and cost-effective solutions for renewable energy.Proven Track Record: Multiple prestigious fellowships and awards showcasing a history of excellence and significant impact in the field.Strong Academic and Professional Background: Advanced degrees and notable positions in esteemed institutions worldwide.

Areas for Improvement:

Industry Collaboration: Increasing collaborations with industry partners to translate research findings into commercial applications.Funding Acquisition: Securing additional funding to expand research capabilities and explore new avenues.Public Outreach: Enhancing efforts to communicate scientific discoveries to the general public and policymakers to foster greater understanding and support.

Conclusion:

Dr. Dhanraj B. Shinde is a highly accomplished researcher with a formidable background in nanomaterials, fuel cells, and renewable energy technologies. His extensive experience, coupled with a proven track record of innovation and excellence, makes him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With continued focus on industry collaboration, funding acquisition, and public outreach, Dr. Shinde is well-positioned to drive significant advancements in sustainable energy solutions.

✍️Publications Top Note :

Synergistic humidity-responsive mechanical motion and proton conductivity in a cationic covalent organic framework
Das, G., Shinde, D.B., Melepurakkal, A., El-Roz, M., Trabolsi, A.
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Unique role of dimeric carbon precursors in graphene growth by chemical vapor deposition
Shinde, D.B., Chaturvedi, P., Vlassiouk, I.V., Smirnov, S.N.
Carbon Trends, 5, 100093

Exclusively Proton Conductive Membranes Based on Reduced Graphene Oxide Polymer Composites
Shinde, D.B., Vlassiouk, I.V., Talipov, M.R., Smirnov, S.N.
ACS Nano, 13(11), 13136–13143

Development of CdZn(SSe)2 thin films by using simple aqueous chemical route: Air annealing
Jagadale, S.K., Shinde, D.B., Mane, R.M., Mane, R.K., Bhosale, P.N.
Materials Today: Proceedings, 4(2), 363–368

Low temperature simple aqueous phase chemical synthesis and characterization of ZnO thin films
Shinde, D.B., Ghanwat, V.B., Khot, K.V., Mane, R.K., Bhosale, P.N.
Materials Today: Proceedings, 4(2), 119–125

Fabrication of carbon nanorods and graphene nanoribbons from a metal-organic framework
Pachfule, P., Shinde, D., Majumder, M., Xu, Q.
Nature Chemistry, 8(7), 718–724

Shear Assisted Electrochemical Exfoliation of Graphite to Graphene
Shinde, D.B., Brenker, J., Easton, C.D., Neild, A., Majumder, M.
Langmuir, 32(14), 3552–3559

Large-area graphene-based nanofiltration membranes by shear alignment of discotic nematic liquid crystals of graphene oxide
Akbari, A., Sheath, P., Martin, S.T., Bhattacharyya, D., Majumder, M.
Nature Communications, 7, 10891

Electrochemical preparation of nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dots and their size-dependent electrocatalytic activity for oxygen reduction
Shinde, D.B., Dhavale, V.M., Kurungot, S., Pillai, V.K.
Bulletin of Materials Science, 38(2), 435–442

Graphene nanoribbons as prospective field emitter
Khare, R., Shinde, D.B., Bansode, S., Pillai, V.K., Late, D.J.
Applied Physics Letters, 106(2), 023111

Dr. Lebin Thomas | Applied Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Lebin Thomas | Applied Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Lebin Thomas, University of Delhi, India

Dr. Lebin Thomas is academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Bio systems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

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Academic Qualifications 🎓

10thBoard: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)Year: 2003Percentage: 70.0%Division: I12thBoard: CBSEYear: 2005Percentage: 77.0%Division: IB.Sc. (H) BotanyCollege: Hansraj College, University of DelhiYear: 2008Percentage: 77.4%Division: IM.Sc. BotanyCollege: Hansraj College, University of DelhiYear: 2010Percentage: 67.3%Division: IM.Phil. BotanyThesis: Advanced Studies in GymnospermsDepartment: Botany, University of DelhiYear: 2011Percentage: 82.83%Division: IPh.D. BotanyThesis: Production, Optimization, Partial Purification and Characterization of Cellulases from an Isolated Actinobacterium, Promicromonospora sp. VP111, and Assessment of the Evolutionary Relationships and Conserved Signature Indels of Cellulases from Different OrganismsDepartment: Botany, University of DelhiYear: 2018 (Coursework – 82.7%)Area of Specialization: Applied and Environmental Microbiology

National Eligibility Test (NET) 📚

Qualified with Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) from 2012-2014 and Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) from 2014-2017 under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) funding scheme.Year: 18/12/2011Roll No.: 328049Subject: Life SciencesAll India Rank: 59

Teaching Experience 👩‍🏫

Assistant Professor (Guest Basis) at Dyal Singh College, Lodi Road, New Delhi: 13/10/2017 to 25/10/2017.Assistant Professor (Ad-Hoc Basis) at Hansraj College, University of Delhi, Delhi: 26/10/2017 to 06/10/2022.Assistant Professor (Guest Basis) at Hansraj College, University of Delhi, Delhi: 11/10/2022 to 01/11/2023.

Subjects Taught:

B.Sc. (H) Botany Sem. 2: ArchegoniataeB.Sc. (H) Botany Sem. 3: Anatomy of AngiospermsB.Sc. (H) Botany Sem. 4: Molecular BiologyB.Sc. (H) Botany Sem. 5: Reproductive Biology of Angiosperms, Industrial and Environmental MicrobiologyB.Sc. (P) Life Science Sem. 1: BiodiversityB.Sc. (P) Life Science Sem. 3: Plant Anatomy and EmbryologyB.Sc. (P) Life Science Sem. 6: Intellectual Property Right

📖 Publications Top Note :

Unearthing the therapeutic benefits of culinary‐medicinal mushrooms for humans: Emerging sustainable bioresources of 21st century (Journal of Basic Microbiology, 2024)

DOI: 10.1002/jobm.202400127

Contributors: Lebin Thomas; Payal Mago

Multipurpose cellulases of Promicromonospora sp. VP111, with broad substrate specificity and tolerance properties (Journal of Basic Microbiology, 2023)

DOI: 10.1002/jobm.202200679

Contributors: Lebin Thomas; Hari Ram; Ved P. Singh

A Genome-Wide Investigation on Symbiotic Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria in Leguminous Plants (Book chapter in “Plant Microbe Symbiosis,” 2020)

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-36248-5_4

Contributors: Lebin Thomas

Study of As-resistant bacteria from Nadia, India and a survey of two As resistance-related proteins (Journal of Basic Microbiology, 2020)

DOI: 10.1002/jobm.201900373

Contributors: Rahman, Z.; Thomas, L.; Singh, V.P.

Biosorption of heavy metals by a lead (Pb) resistant bacterium, Staphylococcus hominis strain AMB-2 (Journal of Basic Microbiology, 2019)

DOI: 10.1002/jobm.201900024

Contributors: Rahman, Z.; Thomas, L.; Singh, V.P.

Microbial Biofertilizers: Types and Applications (Book chapter in “Biofertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture and Environment,” 2019)

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-18933-4_1

Contributors: Lebin Thomas

Inducible cellulase production from an organic solvent tolerant Bacillus sp. SV1 and evolutionary divergence of endoglucanase in different species of the genus Bacillus (Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, 2018)

DOI: 10.1016/j.bjm.2017.05.010

Contributors: Thomas, L.; Ram, H.; Singh, V.P.

Evolutionary Relationships and Taxa-Specific Conserved Signature Indels among Cellulases of Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya (Journal of Computational Biology, 2017)

DOI: 10.1089/cmb.2016.0161

Contributors: Thomas, L.; Ram, H.; Singh, V.P.

Dr. Mariyam Sattar | Solid Mechanics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mariyam Sattar | Solid Mechanics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mariyam Sattar, nstitute of Space Technology, Pakistan

Dr. Mariyam Sattar is academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Bio systems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

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Education🎓

Doctorate of Engineering: Solid MechanicsBeihang University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Beijing, China (2014-2018)🎓 Master of Science: Mechanical EngineeringUniversity of Engineering and Technology, Taxila, Pakistan (2011-2014)🎓 Bachelor of Science: Mechanical EngineeringUniversity of Engineering and Technology, Taxila, Pakistan (2005-2009)🏫 Higher Secondary School Certificate: Pre-EngineeringPAEC Model College, Nilore, Islamabad (2002-2005)🏫 Secondary School Certificate: SciencePAEC Model College, Nilore, Islamabad (2000-2002)

Achievements 🏆

Best Performer of the Year Award at IST (2012)🏆 Best Performer of the Year Award at IST (2013)🎖️ Excellent Study Award from Beihang University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (BUAA) in the academic year 2017–2018📚 Fully Funded PhD Research Scholarship for study at Beihang University awarded by the Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan

Membership

🛡️ Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)

Work Experience

Lab Engineer (Jan 2010 – May 2010)

Swedish College of Engineering and Technology (SCET), Wah Cantt., Pakistan📝 Conducted labs for Engineering Drawing & Graphics and Thermodynamics🏫 Led the admission committee

Demonstrator & Departmental Quality Assurance Coordinator (May 2010 – Jul 2018)

Institute of Space Technology (IST), Islamabad, Pakistan🧪 Designed lab experiments, equipment, and manuals📊 Served as Departmental Quality Assurance Coordinator and Academic Coordinator👨‍🏫 Assisted in teaching BS, MS, and PhD courses✅ Contributed to IST achieving ISO certification

Assistant Professor (Aug 2018 – Present) 👩‍🏫

Institute of Space Technology (IST), Islamabad, Pakistan

Engaged in teaching, administrative, and research work for undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Mechanical, Electrical, and Aerospace Engineering📅 Served in multiple coordinating roles including Graduate Program Coordinator, Internship Coordinator, FYP Coordinator, R&D Coordinator, and moreSelected ProjectsPhD ThesisBeihang University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (BUAA), China (2014 – 2018)🌌 Micro Vibrations Behavior Analysis of Solar Array Drive AssemblyMS ThesisDepartment of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering, UET, Taxila, Pakistan (2011 – 2014)🛠️ Finite Element Damage Modelling of Composite Bolted Joint Structures under Shock LoadBS ProjectDepartment of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering, UET, Taxila, Pakistan (2005 – 2009)☀️ Design, Fabrication, and Testing of Solar Parabolic Cooker

Teaching Courses 👨‍🔧

Undergraduate

📐 Engineering Drawing and Graphics🌡️ Applied Thermodynamics⚖️ Engineering Mechanics (Statics and Dynamics)🔧 Mechanics of Machines🖥️ Intro to FEM🏭 Manufacturing Processes🛠️ Mechanics of Materials🏗️ Machine Design💻 Computational Mechanics👨‍🔧 Professional Practices

Projects Supervised 📡

Undergraduate🛢️ Design and analysis of composite pressure vessel🚮 Design, fabrication, and testing of water trash collector system☀️ Design and analysis of cooling system for hybrid solar panels📡 Design and deployment analysis of deployable mechanism for space antenna🛠️ Design and analysis of stiffened panel for application in vacuum chamber using finite element method🔊 Effect of chevron nozzle in aircraft engines for noise reduction📡 Design and analysis of large-scale hexagonal modular mesh deployable antenna🚀 Design and optimization of can-type combustor for a ramjet engine🔧 Modelling, analysis, and structural optimization of Batoor’s engine mount truss

Post Graduate🧪

Numerical and experimental investigation of nanoindentation properties of aluminium alloy by adding silver at various proportions

📖 M. Sattar’s Research Publications Top Note :

Computational Analysis of Multi-Fuel Micro-Gas Turbine Annular Combustion Chamber

Authors: AA Sher, N Ahmad, M Sattar, P Phelan, A Lin

Journal: Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry

Year: 2024

Details: This paper presents a computational analysis focused on the performance and efficiency of an annular combustion chamber designed for multi-fuel micro-gas turbines.

Characterization and Toxicology of Microplastics in Soils, Water and Air

Authors: T Mehmood, L Peng, M Ejaz, M Shaz, MA Hassan, M Sattar, S Bibi

Book: Microplastic Occurrence, Fate, Impact, and Remediation

Year: 2023

Pages: 23-63

Details: The study explores the presence and toxicological effects of microplastics across various environmental mediums including soil, water, and air.

Thermal Management of Microelectronic Devices Using Nanofluid with Metal Foam Heat Sink

Authors: MT Tahir, S Anwar, N Ahmad, M Sattar, UW Qazi, U Ghafoor, MR Bhutta

Journal: Micromachines

Volume: 14, Issue 7, Article 1475

Year: 2023

Details: This research investigates the efficacy of nanofluid and metal foam heat sinks in improving the thermal management of microelectronic devices.

Solar Array Drive Assembly Disturbance Modeling, Jitter Analysis and Validation Tests for Precision Space-Based Operations

Authors: M Sattar, M Alzaid, NUR Junejo, RA Malik, M Tanveer, M Latif

Journal: Journal of Vibration Engineering & Technologies

Volume: 11, Issue 5, Pages 2069-2080

Year: 2023

Details: The paper focuses on the disturbance modeling and jitter analysis for solar array drive assemblies, aiming to enhance the precision of space-based operations.

Effect of Various Dusts and Humidity on the Performance of Renewable Energy Modules

Authors: AA Sher, N Ahmad, M Sattar, U Ghafoor, UH Shah

Journal: Energies

Volume: 16, Issue 13, Article 4857

Year: 2023

Details: This study evaluates how different types of dust and varying humidity levels affect the efficiency and performance of renewable energy modules.

A Survey on Physical Layer Techniques and Challenges in Underwater Communication Systems

Authors: NUR Junejo, M Sattar, S Adnan, H Sun, ABM Adam, A Hassan, H Esmaiel

Journal: Journal of Marine Science and Engineering

Volume: 11, Issue 4, Article 885

Year: 2023

Details: This paper surveys the physical layer techniques and identifies key challenges in underwater communication systems, providing insights into current solutions and future research directions.

Cell Alternation Algorithm for Simulating Bubble Growth in Boiling Flows through Volume of Fluid (VOF) Method in Fluent

Authors: ZA Khan, N Ahmad, M Sattar, MA Haq, I Khan, AH Ganie

Journal: Alexandria Engineering Journal

Volume: 61, Issue 12, Pages 13051-13066

Year: 2022

Details: The paper presents a cell alternation algorithm to simulate bubble growth in boiling flows using the VOF method in Fluent, contributing to the understanding of phase change processes.

An Innovative Thermal Protective Clothing System for Firefighters

Authors: G Santos, F Marques, J Ribeiro, A Fonseca, JM Miranda, J Campos, …

Conference: 14th Joint International Conference Clotech2022

Year: 2022

Details: This study introduces a novel thermal protective clothing system designed to enhance the safety and comfort of firefighters during extreme thermal conditions.

Performance Analysis and Optimization of a Cooling System for Hybrid Solar Panels Based on Climatic Conditions of Islamabad, Pakistan

Authors: M Sattar, A Rehman, N Ahmad, AS Mohammad, AA Al Ahmadi, N Ullah

Journal: Energies

Volume: 15, Issue 17, Article 6278

Year: 2022

Details: The research focuses on optimizing a cooling system for hybrid solar panels tailored to the climatic conditions of Islamabad, improving their efficiency and lifespan.

Sea Experimental for Compressive Sensing-Based Sparse Channel Estimation of Underwater Acoustic TDS-OFDM System

Authors: NUR Junejo, H Esmaiel, M Sattar, H Sun, MA Khalil, I Ullah

Journal: Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing

Year: 2022

Details: This paper describes experimental results on sparse channel estimation for underwater acoustic communication systems using compressive sensing and TDS-OFDM techniques.

Inter-Organizational Cloud Computing and Robust Scalability in Current Scenario and Beyond

Authors: A Khan, A Junejo, M Naeem, M Sattar, AH Malik

Journal: Automatic Control and Computer Sciences

Volume: 56, Issue 1, Pages 26-37

Year: 2022

Details: The study examines the scalability and robustness of inter-organizational cloud computing, considering current and future technological scenarios.

Highly Stretchable Durable Electro-Thermal Conductive Yarns Made by Deposition of Carbon Nanotubes

Authors: A Ali, M Sattar, T Riaz, BA Khan, M Awais, J Militky, MT Noman

Journal: The Journal of the Textile Institute

Volume: 113, Issue 1, Pages 80-89

Year: 2022

Details: This research presents the development of highly stretchable and durable electro-thermal conductive yarns through the deposition of carbon nanotubes, with applications in smart textiles.

Generalized Contraction Theorems Approach to Fuzzy Differential Equations in Fuzzy Metric Spaces

Authors: I Shamas, SU Rehman, T Abdeljawad, M Sattar, SU Khan, N Mlaiki

Journal: AIMS Math

Volume: 7, Pages 11243-11275

Year: 2022

Details: The paper proposes generalized contraction theorems for solving fuzzy differential equations in fuzzy metric spaces, contributing to the field of fuzzy mathematics.

Detrital Zircon Provenance of the Cenozoic Sequence, Kotli, Northwestern Himalaya, Pakistan; Implications for India–Asia Collision

Authors: M Awais, M Qasim, JI Tanoli, L Ding, M Sattar, MS Baig, S Pervaiz

Journal: Minerals

Volume: 11, Issue 12, Article 1399

Year: 2021

Details: This geological study investigates the provenance of detrital zircon in the Cenozoic sequence of Kotli, offering insights into the India-Asia collision and its tectonic implications.

Integrated Provenance and Tectonic Implications of the Cretaceous–Palaeocene Clastic Sequence, Changla Gali, Lesser Himalaya, Pakistan

Authors: M Qasim, J Ahmad, L Ding, JI Tanoli, M Sattar, QU Rehman, M Awais, …

Journal: Geological Journal

Volume: 56, Issue 9, Pages 4747-4759

Year: 2021

Details: The study integrates provenance and tectonic analysis of the Cretaceous-Palaeocene clastic sequence in Changla Gali, enhancing the understanding of the region’s geological history.

Single-Step Green Synthesis of Highly Concentrated and Stable Colloidal Dispersion of Core-Shell Silver Nanoparticles and Their Antimicrobial and Ultra-High Catalytic Properties

Authors: A Ali, M Sattar, F Hussain, MHK Tareen, J Militky, MT Noman

Journal: Nanomaterials

Volume: 11, Issue 4, Article 1007

Year: 2021

Details: This research demonstrates a green synthesis method for producing core-shell silver nanoparticles with remarkable antimicrobial and catalytic properties.

Numerical and Experimental Evaluation of the Mechanical Behavior of Kevlar/Glass Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Composites

Authors: M Nabeel, MA Nasir, M Sattar, RA Malik, M Alzaid, MS Butt, M Saleem, …

Journal: Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology

Volume: 34, Pages 4613-4619

Year: 2020

Details: The paper evaluates the mechanical behavior of Kevlar/glass fiber reinforced epoxy

Dr. Sara Rojas Macías | Materiales porosos | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sara Rojas Macías | Materiales porosos | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sara Rojas Macías, Universidad de Granada, Spain

Dr. Sara Rojas Macías is academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Bio systems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

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Current Position 🏛️

Position: Ramón y Cajal
Initial Date: 01/12/2022
Institution: University of Granada (UGR)
Department/Center: Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science
Country: Spain
Telephone Number: (+34) 958 24 85 24
Key Words: Metal-organic Frameworks, Synthesis, Environmental Applications, (Photo)catalysis, Water Remediation

Previous Positions 🌍

Period: 14/12/2021 – 28/03/2022 (3.5 months)
Position/Institution/Country: Maternity leavePeriod: 01/01/2021 – 31/11/2022 (23 months)
Position/Institution/Country: Juan de la Cierva Incorporación Postdoctoral Researcher/UGRPeriod: 17/07/2018 – 31/11/2020 (28 months)
Position/Institution/Country: Comunidad de Madrid Talento Postdoctoral Researcher/IMDEA Energy Institute/SpainPeriod: 25/03/2018 – 14/07/2018 (3.5 months)
Position/Institution/Country: Maternity leavePeriod: 01/09/2016 – 16/07/2018 (22 months)
Position/Institution/Country: Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Researcher/Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS)/FrancePeriod: 01/02/2015 – 30/06/2016 (16 months)
Position/Institution/Country: Junta de Andalucía Excellence Postdoctoral Researcher/UGR/SpainPeriod: 01/09/2010 – 28/10/2014 (50 months)
Position/Institution/Country: PhD Student/UGR/Spain

Education 🎓

PhD, Licensed, Graduate University/Country Year:MSc in Chemistry: UGR/Spain, 2011MSc Teaching Certificate: UGR/Spain, 2009Chemistry Degree: University of Barcelona (UB)/Spain, 2007

CV SUMMARY 📜

Scientific Path

Dr. Rojas holds a degree in Chemistry from the University of Barcelona (UB) and an MSc in Chemistry from the University of Granada (UGR). Awarded the “Excelencia” grant from the Junta de Andalucía, she completed her PhD at UGR under Drs. Barea and Rodríguez, achieving Cum Laude and International Mention for her work on “Synthesis and Characterization of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) with Drug Delivery Purposes”. During her PhD, she completed stages at the University of Saint Andrews, Scotland, and the Institut Lavoisier in Versailles, France. Post-PhD, she secured a Marie Curie Individual Fellowship for work at ILV, France, followed by an “Atracción del Talento” grant from the Comunidad de Madrid to join IMDEA Energy Institute. She has led and contributed to numerous research projects, published extensively, and earned a Juan de la Cierva Incorporación grant in 2020, followed by the Ramón y Cajal contract in 2022.

Scientific Contributions, Fundraising, and Leadership

Dr. Rojas has coauthored 48+5 scientific papers (20 as first author, 5 as corresponding author), published in high-impact journals, and contributed to two patents and two book chapters. She co-edited the book “MOFs in the Biomedical and Environmental Field” published by Springer Nature in 2021. Her research focuses on hybrid porous materials for biomedical, energy, and environmental applications, including pioneering work in photocatalysis, drug delivery, and environmental remediation.

Contribution to Society

Dr. Rojas evaluates various research proposals, serves as a reviewer for prominent scientific journals, and engages in outreach activities like the European Researchers’ Night, Science Week, and the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. She actively collaborates with companies and supervises multiple PhD, MSc, and BSc students.

📖 Publications Top Note :

Paper: Svensson Grape, E. et al. (2023). Removal of pharmaceutical pollutants from effluent by a plant-based metal–organic framework. Nature Water, 1, 433-442.

Paper: Pérez, J. M. et al. (2022). Metal−Organic Frameworks Based on a Janus-Head Biquinoline Ligand as Catalysts in the Transformation of Carbonyl Compounds into Cyanohydrins and Alcohols. Cryst. Growth Des., 22(12), 7395–7404.

Paper: Rojas, S. et al. (2022). Ti-based robust MOFs in the combined photocatalytic degradation of emerging organic contaminants. Scientific Reports, 12, 14513.

Paper: Sierra-Serrano, B. et al. (2022). Copper Glufosinate-Based Metal−Organic Framework as a Novel Multifunctional Agrochemical. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 14, 34955−34962.

Paper: Arenas-Vivo, A. et al. (2021). Ultrafast reproducible synthesis of a Agnanocluster@MOF composite and its superior visible-photocatalytic activity in batch and in continuous Flow. J. Mater. Chem. A, 9, 15704.

Paper: Rojas, S. et al. (2020). Metal-Organic Framework Microsphere Formulation for Pulmonary Administration. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 12, 25676−25682.

Paper: Rojas, S., Horcajada, P. (2020). Metal–Organic Frameworks for the Removal of Emerging Organic Contaminants in Water. Chem. Rev., 120, 8378−8415.

Paper: Rojas, S., Arenas-Vivo, A., Horcajada, P. (2019). Metal-organic frameworks: A novel platform for combined advanced therapies. Coordination Chem. Rev., 388, 202-226.

Paper: Rojas, S. et al. (2018). Metal–Organic Frameworks as Efficient Oral Detoxifying Agents. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 140, 9581-9586.

Book: Rojas, S., Horcajada, P. (2021). Metal-Organic Frameworks in Biomedical and Environmental Field. Springer Nature.