Wei Tao Huang | Metal Nanocomposites | Editorial Board Member

Published on 11/12/202511/12/2025 by Composite Awards

Wei Tao Huang | Metal Nanocomposites | Editorial Board Member

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wei Tao Huang at hunan normal universiy | China

Wei Tao Huang is a highly accomplished researcher in biosensing, molecular logic, DNA computing, nanomaterials, and biointerface engineering, with impactful contributions spanning analytical chemistry, biomedical engineering, and molecular information processing. His work is widely recognized, with more than 1,600 citations, an h-index of 23, and influential publications across high-impact journals such as Chemical Communications, Theranostics, Analytical Chemistry, and Biosensors & Bioelectronics. Huang’s research focuses on designing innovative fluorescent and electrochemical sensing platforms leveraging graphene oxide, DNA structures, aptamers, and nanocomposites for highly sensitive detection of metal ions, biomolecules, and environmental contaminants. He has pioneered several dual-output DNA logic gates, reversible fluorescent nanoswitches, and molecular computation systems, advancing intelligent biosensing and information encryption at the molecular scale. His contributions also extend to biomedical applications, including engineering E. coli Nissle 1917 minicells for targeted chemotherapy delivery and developing biosensing methods for imaging hypoxia in inflammatory diseases. Huang’s interdisciplinary work combines chemistry, nanotechnology, synthetic biology, and materials science to enable next-generation sensing strategies, molecular logic circuits, and functional biointerfaces. His research continues to drive forward innovations in smart biosensing systems, pathogen detection, environmental monitoring, and molecular information storage.

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Featured Publications

Xie, W. Y., Huang, W. T., Li, N. B., & Luo, H. Q. (2012). Design of a dual-output fluorescent DNA logic gate and detection of silver ions and cysteine based on graphene oxide. Chemical Communications, 48(1), 82–84.

Shi, Y., Huang, W. T., Luo, H. Q., & Li, N. B. (2011). A label-free DNA reduced graphene oxide-based fluorescent sensor for highly sensitive and selective detection of hemin. Chemical Communications, 47(16), 4676–4678.

Zhang, Y., Ji, W., He, L., Chen, Y., Ding, X., Sun, Y., Hu, S., Yang, H., & Huang, W. (2018). E. coli Nissle 1917-derived minicells for targeted delivery of chemotherapeutic drug to hypoxic regions for cancer therapy. Theranostics, 8(6), 1690.

Huang, W. T., Shi, Y., Xie, W. Y., Luo, H. Q., & Li, N. B. (2011). A reversible fluorescence nanoswitch based on bifunctional reduced graphene oxide: Use for detection of Hg²⁺ and molecular logic gate operation. Chemical Communications, 47(27), 7800–7802.

Lu, J. Y., Bu, Z. Q., Lei, Y. Q., Wang, D., He, B., Wang, J., & Huang, W. T. (2024). Facile microwave-assisted synthesis of Sb₂O₃–CuO nanocomposites for catalytic degradation of p-nitrophenol. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 409, 125503.

Ghodratollah Roudini | Metal Matrix Composites | Editorial Board Member

Published on 15/11/202515/11/2025 by Composite Awards

Ghodratollah Roudini | Metal Matrix Composites | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Ghodratollah Roudini at University of Sistan & Baluchestan | Iran

Dr. Ghodratollah Roudini is an accomplished Iranian materials engineer and Associate Professor at the University of Sistan and Baluchestan, where he has served since 2007 and played influential leadership roles, including Vice President for Planning and Development and Head of the Materials Engineering Department. Born on 23 September 1962 in Zabol, Iran, he holds a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from the Laboratory for Mechanical Metallurgy (LMM) at EPFL, Switzerland, along with Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Materials Engineering from Tehran University and Shiraz University. His research expertise spans metal matrix composites, nanocomposites, phase-change materials, thermal energy storage systems, metal forming, and advanced materials design. Dr. Roudini has led and supervised extensive graduate and undergraduate research, contributing significantly to the development of innovative materials with tailored mechanical, thermal, and structural properties. His scholarly contributions include impactful publications on composite behavior, wear mechanisms, interpenetrating-phase structures, hydrophobic nanocomposites for oil–water separation, dislocation modeling, thermal energy storage nanomaterials, and advanced coating technologies. His recent works explore the mechanical and tribological performance of hybrid aluminum–ceramic composites, the design of polyurethane–magnetite–titanium dioxide nanocomposites, and the engineering of SiO2- and graphene-based thermal storage materials, reflecting his broad scientific vision and interdisciplinary approach. With deep experience in teaching advanced materials, metal forming, powder metallurgy, composites, nanocomposites, and dislocation theory, he has shaped the academic growth of many students. His career also includes earlier roles as lecturer and teaching assistant, marking more than three decades of continuous academic engagement. Highly respected for his scientific rigor and commitment to practical materials innovation, Dr. Roudini continues to contribute to engineering research that advances industrial, energy, and environmental applications.

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Featured Publications

Zeinali-Moghaddam, H., Roudini, G., & Khosravi, H. (2024). Influence of nanodiamond on compressive and dry-sliding wear behaviors of Al₂O₃–Al interpenetrating-phase composites. Diamond and Related Materials, 149, 111627.

Aghapour, J., Roudini, G., & Khosravi, M. (2024). Mechanical behavior of Al/Al₂O₃p–SiCp hybrid composite fabricated by hot pressing method. Materials Letters, 11(15), 137215.

Hashemi Shahri, S., & Roudini, G. (2023). Mechanical behavior of magnesium–steel particles composites with interpenetrating phases. Journal of Particle Science and Technology, 9(1), 29–34.

Khandan Barani, A., Roudini, G., Barahuie, F., & Masuri, S. U. B. (2023). Design of hydrophobic polyurethane–magnetite iron oxide–titanium dioxide nanocomposites for oil–water separation. Heliyon, 9(5), e15580.

Musavi, S. M., Roudini, G., Barahuie, F., & Masuri, S. U. B. (2021). Thermal energy storage property and temperature control performance of phase change materials eutectic mixture nanocomposite. Micro and Nanosystems, 14(3), 272–280.

Rosa Martha Pérez Gutiérrez | Metal Matrix Composites | Breakthrough Research Award

Published on 07/10/202507/10/2025 by Composite Awards

Rosa Martha Pérez Gutiérrez | Metal Matrix Composites | Breakthrough Research Award

Dr. Rosa Martha Pérez Gutiérrez | Instituto Politécnico Nacional | Mexico

Dr. Rosa Martha Pérez Gutiérrez is a distinguished Mexican scientist with a lifelong dedication to biological sciences, pharmacognosy, and natural product research. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) between 1961 and 1964, and later completed her Doctorate in Biological Sciences at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco in 1997, graduating with the Medal of Merit and recognition as the first doctoral graduate of her program. Over her illustrious career, she has served in prominent teaching and research roles across several prestigious institutions, including the Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Universidad La Salle, and IPN’s Escuela Superior de Ingeniería Química e Industrias Extractivas (ESIQIE), where she continues as Head of the Natural Products Research Laboratory. Dr. Pérez Gutiérrez has made remarkable contributions as a professor of Organic Chemistry, Phytochemistry, and Toxicology, and has organized and presented numerous national and international courses and conferences on mass spectrometry, environmental contamination, and bioactive compounds. Her pioneering research, supported by CONACYT and other agencies, has explored natural antioxidants, antidiabetic and anti-obesity agents, and the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles with biomedical applications. She has authored and coordinated various scientific projects focused on Mexican medicinal plants, marine organisms, and phytochemicals, contributing significantly to pharmacological innovation. Beyond her research, she has served on editorial boards of leading journals such as Pharmacognosy Magazine and Pharmacognosy Research and participated in national scientific committees and award juries. Her international influence is reflected through invited lectures in Poland and Spain, highlighting her role as a global ambassador of Mexican natural product science. Through her academic excellence and pioneering spirit, Dr. Pérez Gutiérrez has become a trailblazer and mentor in biological and pharmaceutical research in Latin America.

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Featured Publications

Pérez Gutiérrez, R. M., Téllez Gómez, J., Mota Flores, J. M., Corea Téllez, M., & Muñiz Ramírez, A. (2025). Baicalin–Myricetin-coated selenium nanoparticles mitigate pathology in an Aβ1-42 mice model of Alzheimer’s disease. Pharmaceuticals, 18(9), 1391.

Muñiz-Ramírez, A., López, B. A., & Pérez Gutiérrez, R. M. (2025). Starch biopolymer functionalized with Ipomoea batatas extract: A natural system for bioactive delivery in type II diabetes. Current Drug Delivery.

García-Campoy, A. H., Pérez Gutiérrez, R. M., García Báez, E. V., & Muñiz-Ramírez, A. (2024). Methanolic extract of Tillandsia recurvata reduces blood glucose, triglycerides, and cholesterol levels. Botanical Sciences, 102(4), 1251–1264.

Pérez Gutiérrez, R. M., Rodríguez-Serrano, L. M., Laguna-Chimal, J. F., de la Luz Corea, M., Paredes-Carrera, S. P., & Téllez Gómez, J. (2024). Geniposide and harpagoside functionalized cerium oxide nanoparticles as a potential neuroprotective. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(8), 4262.

González-Anota, D. E., Paredes-Carrera, S. P., Pérez-Gutiérrez, R. M., Arciniega-Caballero, B., Borja-Urby, R., Sánchez-Ochoa, J. C., & Rojas-García, E. (2023). Green synthesis by microwave irradiation of TiO₂ using Cinnamomum verum and the application in photocatalysis. Journal of Chemistry, 2023, Article 2245685.

Prof. Ehab Zayed | Metal-Matrix Composites Award | Best Researcher Award

Published on 05/07/2024 by Composite Awards

Prof. Ehab Zayed | Metal-Matrix Composites Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Ehab Zayed , National Research Centre , Egypt

Dr. Ehab Mostafa Zayed specializes in the synthesis and characterization of novel Schiff base metal complexes, focusing on their application in determining metal ions in natural waters and pharmaceutical settings. His research spans polymer chemistry, particularly in graft copolymerization for environmental pollutant removal. With extensive expertise in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), he employs advanced techniques such as 1D and 2D NMR (including HMBC, HMQC, HSQC, and COSY) for analytical and research purposes.

🎓 Educational Background:

Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry of Polymers, Cairo University, Egypt, 2010
M.Sc. in Physical Chemistry of Polymers, Cairo University, Egypt, 2007
B.Sc. in Chemistry & Physics, Cairo University, Egypt, 1999

💼 Professional Experience:

NMR Specialist at Cairo University since June 2002
Assistant Professor in Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry at National Research Centre, Egypt, since May 2015

🔍 Research Areas:

Grafting Polymerization
Radiation Applications
Chemical Applications

📚 Teaching Experience:

NMR Aspects and Applications, Cairo University
General and Analytical Chemistry, King Abdul-Aziz University, Saudi Arabia (2011-2012)

🌐 Conferences & Workshops:

Dr. Zayed has actively participated in international conferences and workshops focusing on chemistry, NMR techniques, and green chemistry.

Publication Top Notes:

Synthesis and characterization of a novel schiff base metal complexes and their application in determination of iron in different types of natural water

Citation:123

Coordination behavior of new bis Schiff base ligand derived from 2-furan carboxaldehyde and propane-1, 3-diamine. Spectroscopic, thermal, anticancer and antibacterial activity …