Faegheh Sadat Mortazavi Soghadam | Polymer-Matrix composites | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Faegheh Sadat Mortazavi Soghadam | Polymer-Matrix composites | Best Researcher Award

PostDoc at Industrial Design Department, School of Architecture & Environmental Design, Iran University of Science & Technology, Tehran, Iran

Faegheh Sadat Mortazavi Moghadam is a highly accomplished researcher and academician with extensive expertise in cellulose o, nanotechnology, and sustainable design. With a stellar academic record, including top ranks in national entrance exams and exceptional GPAs throughout her education, she has consistently demonstrated academic excellence. Her research contributions span numerous high-impact publications in Q1 and Q2 journals, addressing innovative topics like active packaging, antibacterial nanocomposites, and recycling of paper waste. As a lecturer with A++ evaluations, she has taught various technical courses at prestigious institutions, including Iran University of Science and Technology. Additionally, she has made significant industrial contributions by optimizing processes and improving product formulations for leading companies in Iran. Recognized with numerous awards, including the Modern Education Awards Archives and National Invention Competition, she combines academic brilliance with practical problem-solving. Her dedication to interdisciplinary research and industrial applications positions her as a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Professional Profile 

Education

Faegheh Sadat Mortazavi Moghadam has a distinguished educational background, with multiple degrees in the fields of engineering and science. She is currently pursuing a postdoctoral degree in Industrial Design at Iran University of Science and Technology. She completed her Ph.D. in Engineering of Pulp and Paper Science and Technology from the University of Tehran, one of the top institutions in Iran, where she earned an outstanding GPA of 18.60 out of 20. Prior to this, she completed her M.Sc. at Islamic Azad University, ranking first in her department, and her undergraduate studies in Engineering of Wood and Paper Science at the University of Tehran, where she concurrently pursued two Bachelor’s degrees, demonstrating exceptional academic capability. Her academic journey has been marked by top rankings, awards, and the pursuit of advanced research in sustainable materials and nanotechnology.

Professional Experien

Faegheh Sadat Mortazavi Moghadam has a robust professional background combining academia, industry, and research. She has been a lecturer at Iran University of Science and Technology and Alzahra University since 2020, teaching various technical and physics courses, consistently earning top evaluations (A++). In addition to her academic roles, she has significant industry experience, serving as a consultant for major organizations such as the Arian Saeed Industrial Group and Iran Education Equipment Company, where she contributed to optimizing production processes, developing quality control systems, and improving product formulations with advanced materials. Her professional contributions extend to research and development, particularly in the cellulosic and nanotechnology sectors, where she worked on innovative projects like antibacterial biocomposites, sustainable packaging, and nanomaterial synthesis. This blend of academic teaching, applied research, and industrial consulting highlights her versatility and expertise in advancing both education and industry.

Research Interest

Faegheh Sadat Mortazavi Moghadam’s research interests lie at the intersection of nanotechnology, sustainable materials, and cellulose-based innovations. She focuses on the development and application of nanocellulose fibers, cellulose composites, and biocomposites for industrial and environmental purposes. Her work explores advanced techniques for synthesizing nanomaterials with various morphologies, chemical modifications, and surface treatments to enhance their functionality. She is particularly passionate about sustainable design, creating green materials, and developing active packaging solutions with antibacterial and antifungal properties. Her research also extends to recycling waste materials, such as paper, into high-performance nanomaterials, and investigating their microstructural and chemical properties. Combining her expertise in biomaterials, biotechnology, and industrial design, she aims to contribute to innovative solutions that address global challenges in sustainability, packaging, and advanced material development.

Award and Honor

Faegheh Sadat Mortazavi Moghadam has received numerous awards and honors in recognition of her academic excellence, research contributions, and innovative achievements. She was selected for the Best Researcher Award in 2024 and received the Modern Education Awards Archives for her exceptional contributions to science and education. Her innovative work earned her first place at a national invention competition focused on conversion and complementary products. Throughout her academic journey, she consistently ranked first in her M.Sc. and Ph.D. entrance exams and was recognized as the top graduate in her fields of study at the University of Tehran and the University of Sari. She was also honored as a scientifically selected student during her M.Sc. program and received multiple accolades for her outstanding performance in graduate studies. These awards highlight her dedication to research, innovation, and academic excellence, making her a leading figure in her field.

Conclusion

Faegheh Sadat Mortazavi Moghadam is an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her academic excellence, impactful research, and industrial collaborations reflect her commitment to advancing science and technology. By enhancing international partnerships and focusing on patents or disruptive innovation, her contributions could achieve even greater global recognition. Based on her achievements and potential, she is highly suitable for this award.

Publications Top Noted

  • Title: Kombucha fungus bio-coating for improving mechanical and antibacterial properties of cellulose composites
    Authors: Mortazavi Moghadam, F.S., Mortazavi Moghadam, F.A.
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 0
  • Title: Recycling kaolin from paper waste and assessment of its application for paper coating
    Authors: Mortazavi Moghadam, F.S., Rasouli, S.
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 3
  • Title: Preparation and physicochemical evaluation of casein/basil seed gum film integrated with guar gum/gelatin-based nanogel containing lemon peel essential oil for active food packaging application
    Authors: Mortazavi Moghadam, F.A., Khoshkalampour, A., Mortazavi Moghadam, F.A., Naeijian, F., Ghorbani, M.
    Year: 2023
    Citations: 32
  • Title: New method of producing nanominerals from office paper waste and investigating their microstructural properties
    Authors: Mortazavi Moghadam, F.A., Resalati, H., Rasouli, S., Asadpour, G.
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 2
  • Title: Fabrication of high mechanical properties papers coated with CMC-based nanocomposites containing nanominerals synthesized from paper waste
    Authors: Mortazavi Moghadam, F.A., Resalati, H., Rasouli, S., Asadpour, G.
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 6

 

Shilpi Jaiswal | Material science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Shilpi Jaiswal | Material science | Best Researcher Award

Research scholar at IISER Bhopal, India

Dr. Shilpi Jaiswal is a highly accomplished researcher with a focus on nanotechnology and photocatalysis, currently pursuing postdoctoral research at IISER Bhopal and collaborating with renowned institutions like ENS Paris Saclay. She holds a Ph.D. from IISER Bhopal, where her work on engineering lanthanide-based nanocomposites contributed to advancements in visible to NIR emission and photocatalysis. Her expertise includes fabricating advanced nanomaterials, with proficiency in techniques such as NMR, PXRD, XPS, FTIR, and electrochemical measurements. Dr. Jaiswal has published extensively in prestigious journals, including Angewandte Chemie, J. Mater. Chem. C, and ACS Applied Nano Materials, with several research articles highlighted in major media outlets like The Hindu and ANI News. She has received multiple accolades, including best poster presentation awards, and has delivered talks at international conferences. Additionally, her teaching experience includes roles as a teaching assistant in various chemistry courses at IISER Bhopal.

Professional Profile 

Education

Dr. Shilpi Jaiswal has an impressive academic background, beginning with her Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, India, where she graduated with first-class honors. She pursued her Master of Science (M.S.) at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal, securing an outstanding course work performance with a CPI of 9.03/10.0. She further advanced her education by earning a Ph.D. in Chemistry from IISER Bhopal, where she specialized in the engineering of lanthanide-based nanocomposites for applications in visible to near-infrared emission and photocatalysis. During her Ph.D., she worked at the FML Laboratory, gaining extensive experience in nanotechnology and material science. In addition to her academic qualifications, Dr. Jaiswal has also participated in various research programs and collaborative projects, strengthening her expertise in advanced materials and nanomaterials, solidifying her reputation as a promising researcher in the field of chemistry and materials science.

Professional Experience

Dr. Shilpi Jaiswal has a diverse and rich professional experience, beginning with her postdoctoral research at the FML Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, IISER Bhopal, where she worked on long-lived mechanoluminescent molecules and their applications in information encryption and photocatalysis. Additionally, she collaborated with Dr. Rémi Métivier at PPSM, ENS Paris-Saclay, further enhancing her research expertise. Her doctoral research at IISER Bhopal involved engineering lanthanide-based nanocomposites, focusing on visible to near-infrared emission and photocatalysis, which contributed to several high-impact publications. Dr. Jaiswal also contributed to the development of upconversion hybrid nanoparticles for biogenic amine detection during her Master’s project. Furthermore, she has honed her skills in a variety of laboratory techniques such as NMR, XPS, HRTEM, FTIR, and electrochemical measurements. With her postdoctoral fellowships and extensive research background, Dr. Jaiswal has established herself as a skilled researcher and expert in material chemistry and nanotechnology.

Research Interest

Dr. Shilpi Jaiswal’s research interests lie at the intersection of nanotechnology, material chemistry, and photochemistry. Her primary focus is on the design and development of advanced nanomaterials, particularly lanthanide-based nanocomposites, with applications in visible to near-infrared emission and photocatalysis. She investigates the use of these nanocomposites for energy-efficient processes, including photocatalytic reactions and information encryption. Another key area of her work is upconversion luminescence, where she explores hybrid nanomaterials for enhanced performance in applications such as biogenic amine detection and photocatalysis. Dr. Jaiswal has also worked on the synthesis and functionalization of inorganic-organic hybrid materials, including porous organic polymers and metal nanoparticles, for applications in sensing, imaging, and catalysis. Her research aims to create multifunctional probes for intracellular sensing and imaging, advancing both the fundamental understanding of nanomaterials and their real-world applications in environmental and biomedical fields.

Award and Honor

Dr. Shilpi Jaiswal has received several prestigious awards and honors throughout her academic and research career, reflecting her exceptional contributions to the field of chemistry and materials science. She has qualified the Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM 2016), securing admission to top institutions. Additionally, Dr. Jaiswal has excelled in the National Eligibility Test for CSIR-LS and CSIR-JRF, with All India Ranks 38 and 85, respectively. Her academic excellence led to her selection for a dual M.Sc.-Ph.D. program at IIT Bombay in Energy Science and Engineering. Dr. Jaiswal has also earned recognition for her research, winning Best Poster Presentation prizes at renowned conferences, including the 9th Interdisciplinary Symposium on Materials Chemistry (ISMC 2022) and the RACMS-2021 seminar. Furthermore, her work has been highlighted in major media outlets, including The Hindustan Times and Times of India, showcasing her impactful contributions to the scientific community.

Conclusion

Shilpi Jaiswal is highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award due to her exceptional academic achievements, innovative contributions to materials science, and impactful publications. Her ability to collaborate internationally and her recognition through awards and publications highlight her as a leading researcher in her field. With continued development in leadership and broader scientific outreach, she has the potential to make even more significant contributions to the scientific community.

Publications Top Noted

  • Progress and perspectives: fluorescent to long-lived emissive multifunctional probes for intracellular sensing and imaging
    • Authors: S. Jaiswal, S. Das, S. Kundu, I. Rawal, P. Anand, A. Patra
    • Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry C
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 31
  • Boosting Photocatalytic Nitrogen Fixation via Nanoarchitectonics Using Oxygen Vacancy Regulation in W-Doped Bi2MoO6 Nanosheets
    • Authors: M. Sharma, A. Kumar, D. Gill, S. Jaiswal, A. Patra, S. Bhattacharya, …
    • Journal: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
    • Year: 2023
    • Citations: 27
  • Tailoring defects in SrTiO3 by one step nanoarchitectonics for realizing photocatalytic nitrogen fixation in pure water
    • Authors: A. Kumar, M. Sharma, S. Sheoran, S. Jaiswal, A. Patra, S. Bhattacharya, …
    • Journal: Nanoscale
    • Year: 2023
    • Citations: 21
  • A hybrid upconversion nanoprobe for ratiometric detection of aliphatic biogenic amines in aqueous medium
    • Authors: S. Jaiswal, S. Kundu, S. Bandyopadhyay, A. Patra
    • Journal: Nanoscale Advances
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 17
  • UV-to-NIR Harvesting Conjugated Porous Polymer Nanocomposite: Upconversion and Plasmon Expedited Thioether Photooxidation
    • Authors: S. Jaiswal, A. Giri, D. Mandal, M. Sarkar, A. Patra
    • Journal: Angewandte Chemie
    • Year: 2023
    • Citations: 10
  • Molecular to supramolecular self-assembled luminogens for tracking the intracellular organelle dynamics
    • Authors: S. Kundu, S. Das, S. Jaiswal, A. Patra
    • Journal: ACS Applied Bio Materials
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 10
  • One-Pot Phosphine-Free Route for Single-Component White Light Emitting CdSexSy Alloy Nanocrystals
    • Authors: S. Jaiswal, J. Pathak, S. Kundu, A. Patra
    • Journal: ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 5
  • Imidazolium and Pyridinium-Based Ionic Porous Organic Polymers: Advances in Transformative Solutions for Oxoanion Sequestration and Non-Redox CO2 Fixation
    • Authors: A. Sahoo, S. Jaiswal, S. Das, A. Patra
    • Journal: ChemPlusChem
    • Year: 2024
    • Citations: N/A (new publication)
  • Rapid Conversion of CO2 Using Propargylic Amines by a Silver Nanoparticle-Loaded Triazole-Based Porous Organic Polymer
    • Authors: A. Sahoo, A. Giri, MDW Hussain, S. Jaiswal, A. Patra
    • Journal: ACS Applied Nano Materials
    • Year: 2024
    • Citations: N/A (new publication)