David Mínguez García | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. David Mínguez García | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain.

A dedicated researcher in the field of smart and sustainable textiles with expertise in electrospinning, nanofibres, and textile-based sensors. Contributions span functional materials for healthcare, circular economy applications, and intelligent fabric systems. Demonstrated excellence through peer-reviewed publications, active participation in international research projects, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Recognized for combining innovation with eco-conscious design in next-generation textile technologies. Committed to scientific progress, sustainable development, and fostering young talent in technical fields.

🎓 Education 

Holds advanced degrees in engineering and material sciences with a specialization in smart and functional textiles. Academic training emphasized nanomaterial synthesis, fiber engineering, and sustainable design. Participated in international exchanges to broaden technical knowledge and gain practical experience in advanced textile laboratories. Strong foundation in both theoretical research and experimental development, contributing to multidisciplinary advancements in smart fabrics and environmental applications.

🧪 Experience 

Extensive research and academic experience in functional and intelligent textile development. Participated in multiple funded projects addressing material sustainability, biodegradability, sensor integration, and environmental impact reduction. Work bridges laboratory innovation with industry needs, focusing on real-world applications such as wearable technology, biomedical materials, and eco-efficient fiber systems. Experience includes supervising research teams, coordinating lab activities, and delivering lectures on advanced textile processes.

🏅 Awards & Honors 

Recipient of awards and recognitions for innovative contributions to smart textile research and sustainability. Projects have been acknowledged for their societal and technological relevance in academic and applied settings. Served as speaker and contributor at various international textile science conferences. Supported international collaboration through mobility grants and selected memberships in textile research platforms. Recognized for promoting sustainability-driven design and applied research in functional materials.

🔬 Research Focus 

Focused on electrospun nanofibre materials, smart textiles, and circular design methodologies. Research involves development of biodegradable and functional fibres for sensing, antimicrobial, and environmental uses. Integration of advanced fabrication techniques with eco-design principles to support sustainable material lifecycles. Current investigations include low-impact processing methods, microplastic mitigation strategies, and textile-based sensing technologies for real-time monitoring. Aims to advance the scientific basis for intelligent and sustainable fabric solutions.

 Conclusion

With a strong foundation in advanced textile research, a portfolio of impactful innovations, and active engagement in international sustainability initiatives, the candidate demonstrates clear potential as a leading researcher in their field. Their work aligns with global scientific priorities, particularly in sustainable development and smart material technologies. Given the scope and quality of their contributions, they are highly recommended as a deserving recipient of the Best Researcher Award.

📝Publications 

  1. Understanding and addressing the water footprint in the textile sector: a review
    2024 | D Mikucioniene, D Mínguez-García, MR Repon, R Milašius, G Priniotakis, … | 13

  2. PVA nanofibers as an insoluble pH sensor
    2023 | D Mínguez-García, I Montava, M Bonet-Aracil, J Gisbert-Payá, … | 9

  3. Liquid oil trapped inside PVA electrospun microcapsules
    2022 | D Mínguez-García, N Breve, L Capablanca, M Bonet-Aracil, P Díaz-García, … | 4

  4. Thermo-regulated cotton: enhanced insulation through PVA nanofiber-coated PCM microcapsules
    2024 | D Dirlik-Uysal, D Mínguez-García, E Bou-Belda, J Gisbert-Payá, … | 3

  5. Adhesión de nanofibras a distintos tejidos de calada
    2022 | D Mínguez García | 2

  6. Emulsion Nanofibres as a Composite for a Textile Touch Sensor
    2023 | D Mínguez-García, P Díaz-García, J Gisbert-Payá, M Bonet-Aracil | 1

  7. Environmental Impact of Nanosilver on the Biodegradability of Polylactic Acid Nonwovens
    2025 | A Sánchez-Martínez, D Mínguez-García, P Díaz-García, J Gisbert-Payá

  8. VIRTUAL REALITY FOR SUSTAINABLE FASHION EDUCATION: THE FASHION. ED PROJECT EXPERIENCE.
    2025 | I Liliana, T Simona, G Sabina, C Tudor, DG Pablo, MG David

  9. SMART CHROMIC DRESSING FOR NON-INVASIVE GLUCOSE MONITORING: A THEORETICAL DESIGN.
    2025 | MG Inés, MG David, M Ignacio, BOUB Eva

  10. Funcionalización de textiles mediante encapsulación por electrohilatura
    2024 | D Mínguez García

  11. Obtención de nanofibras mediante electrohilatura
    2023 | MA Bonet Aracil, D Mínguez García

  12. Variables del proceso de electrohilatura
    2023 | MA Bonet Aracil, D Mínguez García

  13. INFLUENCE OF TEMPERATURE ON THE PREPARATION OF ORANGE OIL EMULSION ELECTROSPINNING MICROCAPSULES
    2023 | D Mínguez-García, L Capablanca, P Díaz-García, …

  14. Nanofibras sobre sustratos textiles
    2022 | D Mínguez-García, L Capablanca, I Montava-Seguí, P Díaz-García

  15. Desarrollo de un gorro hipotérmico y pañuelo oncológico para la prevención de la alopecia provocada por la quimioterapia
    2020 | D Mínguez García

  16. SMART CHROMIC DRESSING FOR NON-INVASIVE GLUCOSE MONITORING: A THEORETICAL DESIGN
    (Year not specified, likely duplicate of 2025) | I Martínez-González, D Mínguez-García, I Montava, …

  17. FIBER CROSS-SECTION INFLUENCE ON THE DEPOSITION OF NANOFIBERS ON TEXTILE WEAVED STRUCTURES
    (Year not specified) | MG David, C Lucía, M Ignacio, DG Pablo

 

 

R.M.MUTHUKRISHNAN | MATERIALS SCIENCE | Best Researcher Award

Dr. R.M.MUTHUKRISHNAN | MATERIALS SCIENCE | Best Researcher Award

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER | URAL FEDERAL UNIVERSITY, Russia

Dr. R. M. Muthukrishnan is an emerging physicist specializing in magnetoelectric and multiferroic nanomaterials. Born on August 22, 1995, he is currently a Post-Doctoral Researcher at the Institute of Natural Science and Mathematics, Ural Federal University, Russia. He previously served as a Research Fellow at IIT Indore. With a Ph.D. in Physics from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Dr. Muthukrishnan’s research focuses on electro/photo/electrochemical sensing and magnetostriction properties of nanomaterials. He has published over nine high-impact research articles, with a cumulative impact factor of 24.40 and an h-index of 6. His contributions include novel nanocomposites for energy, sensor, and biological applications. He has actively presented his research in numerous national and international conferences.

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🎓 Education 

Dr. Muthukrishnan earned his B.Sc. in Physics from Loyola College, Chennai (2013–2016), followed by an M.Sc. from D.G. Vaishnav College (2016–2018), where he conducted a project on plant extract characterization. He completed his Ph.D. (2018–2024) at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, focusing on structural and magnetic studies of bismuth ferrite nanocomposites. He has also held two research positions: as a Research Fellow at IIT Indore (May–Nov 2024) and currently as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Ural Federal University, Russia (Dec 2024–present). His academic training spans material synthesis (sol-gel, hydrothermal, electrospinning), various spectroscopic and diffraction techniques, and software tools like VESTA, Origin, and JANA2006.

💼 Experience 

Dr. Muthukrishnan’s research experience includes exploring electrochemical, magnetoelectric, and photocatalytic properties of nanomaterials. He has worked with advanced material characterization tools and synthesis techniques across institutes in India and Russia. At IIT Indore, he contributed to projects involving multifunctional sensing and magnetoelectric nanocomposites. At Ural Federal University, he is currently focusing on integrating sensing materials with practical applications in energy storage and environment monitoring. His experience spans over seven years of academic and laboratory research, publishing in Elsevier and Springer journals, and presenting at reputed conferences like ICONN, SMTBEA, and IACG. He is also skilled in interdisciplinary applications such as larvicidal and antibacterial nanomaterials and sericulture enhancement.

🏅 Awards and Honors 

Dr. Muthukrishnan has earned recognition through multiple oral presentations at prestigious international and national conferences, including ICONN-2023, SMTBEA-2022, and ICFCMS-2021. He actively collaborates with IIT Indore and contributes to funded research proposals submitted to DST and DRDO on magnetic nanocomposites and energy harvesting. While his academic journey is still evolving, his growing citation metrics (80 citations, h-index 6) and frequent involvement in funded projects reflect his recognition in the scientific community. His manuscripts have been accepted in reputed journals such as Materials Letters and Journal of Solid State Chemistry, showcasing impactful interdisciplinary research.

🔬 Research Focus 

Dr. Muthukrishnan’s core research lies in the synthesis and application of magnetoelectric and multiferroic nanocomposites, especially Bismuth Ferrite (BiFeO₃)-based systems. He explores their utility in energy storage, photocatalysis, electrochemical and glucose sensing, and environmental remediation. His work investigates superexchange interactions in composites like LaFeO₃/BiVO₄ and BiFeO₃/LaCrO₃ to enhance multiferroic behavior. He also develops green synthesis routes for nanoparticles with antibacterial and larvicidal functions. Ongoing projects explore morphology-dependent photocatalysis, glucose sensors, and nanocomposite incorporation in silk. His interdisciplinary approach links condensed matter physics with bio-nanotechnology and energy applications for societal benefit.

📝 Conclusion

Dr. R. M. Muthukrishnan is an emerging and promising materials physicist, already contributing significantly to the fields of multiferroics and green nanotechnology. With a solid academic trajectory, multiple high-quality publications, and involvement in interdisciplinary applications, he clearly qualifies as a strong candidate for a “Best Researcher” award—especially in the early-career researcher category. Strengthening his citation profile, pursuing independent projects, and increasing his global academic visibility will further bolster his eligibility for future honors.

Publication

  1. Structural and functional properties of BiFeO₃/CuCrO₂ nanocomposites for next-generation photosensors
    Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 2025-08
    📌 DOI: 10.1016/j.mssp.2025.109547
    🧾 Authors: MuthuKrishnan R M, Ankur Sharma, Y. Naveen Kumar, S.M. Abdul Kader

  2. Sustainable Solutions: ZnO Nanoparticles for Enhanced Photocatalytic Treatment of Paracetamol and Diclofenac
    Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2025-05
    📌 DOI: 10.1007/s11270-025-07957-5
    🧾 Authors: Pourkodee D, Christina Rhoda J, Renuka Devee D, Muthukrishnan R M, Sailatha E

  3. Pharmaceutical Pollution Treatment via AOP-enhanced HB-TiO₂ Catalyst with Antimicrobial Activity
    Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, 2025-03
    📌 DOI: 10.1007/s10904-025-03703-w
    🧾 Authors: Pourkodee D, Renuka Devee D, M. Pavithra, R. M. Muthukrishnan, et al.

  4. A novel photocatalytic activity of Bi₂S₃ nanoparticles for pharmaceutical and organic pollution removal in water remediation
    Chemical Physics Impact, 2024-06
    📌 DOI: 10.1016/j.chphi.2024.100605
    🧾 Authors: Renuka Devee D, Sivanesan T, Muthukrishnan R․M, et al.

  5. Engineering the superexchange interaction of Fe³⁺-O²⁻-V⁵⁺ in LaFeO₃/BiVO₄ nanocomposite
    Materials Letters, 2024-01
    📌 DOI: 10.1016/j.matlet.2023.135433

  6. Green synthesis of CuO nanoparticles using Amaranthus caudatus for non-enzymatic glucose sensing
    Applied Physics A, 2023
    📌 DOI: 10.1007/s00339-023-07029-7

  7. Superexchange interaction in BiFeO₃/LaCrO₃ nanocomposite
    Physica B: Condensed Matter, 2023
    📌 DOI: 10.1016/j.physb.2023.415030

  8. Green synthesis of (ZnO-Ag)/g-C₃N₄ nanocomposite with enhanced photocatalytic and antibacterial activities
    Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2023
    📌 DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2023.110877

  9. BiFeO₃ nanoparticles for photocatalysis: Role of reducing agent
    Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 2023
    📌 DOI: 10.1007/s10854-023-09877-8

  10. Green synthesis of CuO nanoparticles using Amaranthus dubius for sensor and photocatalytic applications
    Chemical Physics Impact, 2023-12
    📌 DOI: 10.1016/j.chphi.2023.100374

  11. Cu-NPs via Centella asiatica extract & BiFeO₃ for glucose/fructose sensors
    Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2023-12
    📌 DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2023.111669