Jorge Menezes – Spectroscopy – Best Researcher Award 

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jorge Menezes - Spectroscopy - Best Researcher Award 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jorge Menezes, Universidade Federal do Recôncavo da Bahia (UFRB), Brazil 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jorge Menezes is a renowned chemist specializing in inorganic chemistry and photoluminescent materials. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of São Paulo and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Aveiro, Portugal. Currently a Professor at the Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia (UFRB), he has led multiple academic and research initiatives, including coordinating the PIBID/UFRB Chemistry Program (2014–2021) and the GMF Photonic Materials Research Group. His work focuses on luminescent lanthanide complexes for light-converting molecular devices and hybrid photovoltaic systems. Dr. Menezes is also a member of SBQ, SBPC, INCT/CNPq, and serves as CEO of the startup LUMINTECH3.

 

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Education

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jorge Fernando Silva de Menezes holds an extensive academic background rooted in chemical sciences. He earned his undergraduate degree in Industrial Chemistry from the Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB) in 1993 and completed a second degree in Licenciatura Plena em Química from Faculdade Oswaldo Cruz in 1999. In the same year, he obtained his Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the Universidade de São Paulo (USP), with a dissertation on the photoluminescence of lanthanide tris-thenoyltrifluoroacetonates coordinated with sulfoxides. His doctoral work, supervised by Prof. Dr. Hermi Felinto de Brito, was supported by FAPESP and focused on the spectroscopic behaviors of europium complexes, laying the foundation for his future specialization in lanthanide photophysics. He further expanded his expertise through a postdoctoral fellowship at the Universidade de Aveiro in Portugal, funded by the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT), where he deepened his engagement with advanced luminescent materials.

Academic and Professional Experience

Dr. Menezes currently serves as an Associate Professor IV at the Universidade Federal do Recôncavo da Bahia (UFRB), as appointed by Portaria 1029 in September 2023. He has played multiple academic leadership roles throughout his career, including serving as Coordinator of the Chemistry Licensure Program (2017–2019), Coordinator of the Innovation and Creation Unit (CINOVA), and leader of the PIBID-UFRB Chemistry program from 2014 to 2021. In parallel, he contributes to academic quality assurance as an evaluator for Brazil’s Ministry of Education since 2006. He is also affiliated with several graduate programs, including PROFQUI-UFRB and the PPGQUIM program at the Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz (UESC), where he contributes as a permanent faculty member. As the coordinator for the academic field of Chemistry, Technology, and Society at UFRB/CFP for the 2023–2025 biennium, he continues to shape academic policy and innovation. He is also the CEO of the startup LUMINTECH3, reflecting his active role in bridging research with industrial applications.

Research Focus and Contributions

Dr. Menezes is widely recognized for his expertise in photoluminescence and coordination chemistry involving lanthanide ions such as europium, terbium, samarium, and gadolinium. His research primarily explores the synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of molecular devices for light conversion, including luminescent complexes designed for photovoltaic cells and trace detection systems. He has significantly contributed to the advancement of light-emitting materials for energy and environmental applications. As the founder and leader of the Grupo de Materiais Fotônicos (GMF), a CNPq-recognized research group, he directs interdisciplinary efforts toward developing novel luminescent and photonic materials. His work spans multiple sectors, from academic research and science outreach to applied technology in nanoscience and energy sustainability.

Awards and Recognition

Throughout his career, Dr. Menezes has received several prestigious distinctions and opportunities for professional development. These include numerous advanced training programs and workshops in photochemistry, quantum efficiency, fluorescence spectroscopy, medicinal inorganic chemistry, and molecular nanotechnology, often supported by Brazilian scientific societies and governmental institutions. His involvement with national initiatives such as the INCT/CNPq in Energy and Environment highlights his influence in shaping Brazil’s scientific landscape. As an active member of the Sociedade Brasileira de Química (SBQ) and the Sociedade Brasileira para o Progresso da Ciência (SBPC), he maintains strong ties with the broader scientific community. His leadership in both academic and startup environments showcases a rare blend of scholarly depth and entrepreneurial vision, reinforcing his role as a prominent figure in Brazilian inorganic chemistry and materials science.

 Notable Publication

1️⃣Experimental and theoretical emission quantum yield in the compound Eu(thenoyltrifluoroacetonate)₃·2(dibenzyl sulfoxide), Chemical Physics Letters (1998), Citations: 239

2️⃣Luminescence investigation of the Sm(III)-β-diketonates with sulfoxides, phosphine oxides and amides ligands, Journal of Alloys and Compounds (2002), Citations: 138

3️⃣Highly luminescent europium(III) complexes with naphtoiltrifluoroacetone and dimethyl sulphoxide, Molecular Physics (2003), Citations: 120

4️⃣Luminescent properties of diketonates of trivalent europium with dimethyl sulfoxide, Journal of Alloys and Compounds (2000), Citations: 113

5️⃣Emission quantum yield of europium(III) mixed complexes with thenoyltrifluoroacetonate and some aromatic ligands, Journal of Alloys and Compounds ( 2000), Citations: 87

6️⃣Luminescence of the films of europium(III) with thenoyltrifluoroacetonate and macrocyclics, Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids (1999), Citations: 73

7️⃣ Spectroscopic properties of a new light-converting device Eu(thenoyltrifluoroacetonate)₃·2(dibenzyl sulfoxide). A theoretical analysis based on structural data obtained from …, Journal of Luminescence (1997), Citations: 472

Nadir Abdullayev – Optical Properties – Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Nadir Abdullayev began his academic journey with a deep interest in condensed matter physics, focusing on the fundamental properties of electronic systems. From the early stages of his career, he dedicated himself to understanding electric and galvanomagnetic phenomena in low-dimensional electronic systems. His rigorous academic training provided him with the expertise to analyze and interpret complex physical behaviors, particularly in strongly anisotropic crystals.

💼 Professional Endeavors

Throughout his career, Prof. Nadir Abdullayev has conducted extensive and systematic research in the field of electric and galvanomagnetic effects, including the normal and anomalous Hall effects, magnetoresistance, and Shubnikov-de Haas oscillations. His work is primarily focused on low-temperature physics, with experiments reaching temperatures as low as 0.3 K and magnetic fields up to 8 Tesla. His expertise extends to the study of electronic localization effects, such as weak localization, weak antilocalization, and electron-electron interactions, which are crucial for understanding charge transport in advanced materials.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus

A significant aspect of Prof. Abdullayev’s research is his work on optical properties, including Raman scattering, infrared reflection, photoluminescence, and spectral ellipsometry. His contributions to the field have deepened the understanding of how light interacts with low-dimensional systems, particularly layered and chain crystals. Additionally, his research on phonon spectra and phonon processes has provided groundbreaking insights into heat capacity, thermal expansion, and heat transfer mechanisms in these materials. Notably, he was the first to explain the negative thermal expansion along the layers of graphite using the "membrane effect" and the "thermal anomaly" in heat transfer.

🌍 Impact and Influence

Prof. Nadir Abdullayev’s impact on the field of condensed matter physics is substantial, with his research influencing both theoretical and experimental studies in optical properties and electronic transport phenomena. His findings have paved the way for further developments in material science, particularly in the study of highly anisotropic crystals. His expertise in electronic localization effects and phonon interactions has earned him recognition in the international scientific community, making him a sought-after expert in his field.

🏆Academic Cites

The significance of Prof. Abdullayev’s work is reflected in the high number of citations his research has received in esteemed academic journals. His studies on optical properties and phonon spectra have been widely referenced by researchers working on advanced electronic and optical materials. His contributions serve as a critical foundation for ongoing research in low-temperature physics and material characterization.

🌟 Legacy and Future Contributions

Looking ahead, Prof. Nadir Abdullayev continues to push the boundaries of research in electronic and optical materials. His future contributions are expected to further refine the understanding of optical properties in low-dimensional systems, leading to new applications in nanotechnology, quantum materials, and energy-efficient electronic devices. His legacy as a pioneer in the study of anisotropic crystals and phonon processes will undoubtedly influence future generations of scientists and engineers.

📝Notable Publication

📝Prediction and observation of an antiferromagnetic topological insulator

Authors: MM Otrokov, II Klimovskikh, H Bentmann, et al.

Journal: Nature

Year: 2019

Citations: 1131

📝Novel ternary layered manganese bismuth tellurides of the MnTe-Bi₂Te₃ system: Synthesis and crystal structure

Authors: ZS Aliev, IR Amiraslanov, DI Nasonova, et al.

Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds

Year: 2019

Citations: 229

📝Tunable 3D/2D magnetism in the (MnBi₂Te₄)(Bi₂Te₃)ₘ topological insulators family

Authors: II Klimovskikh, MM Otrokov, D Estyunin, et al.

Journal: npj Quantum Materials

Year: 2020

Citations: 228

📝Native point defects and their implications for the Dirac point gap at MnBi₂Te₄(0001)

Authors: M Garnica, MM Otrokov, PC Aguilar, et al.

Journal: npj Quantum Materials

Year: 2022

Citations: 107

📝Elastic properties of layered crystals

Author: NA Abdullaev

Journal: Physics of the Solid State

Year: 2006

Citations: 55

📝The nature of negative linear expansion in layer crystals (C, Bn, GaS, GaSe, and InSe)

Authors: GL Belenkii, EY Salaev, RA Suleimanov, NA Abdullaev, et al.

Journal: Solid State Communications

Year: 1985

Citations: 49

📝Grüneisen parameters for layered crystals

Author: NA Abdullaev

Journal: Physics of the Solid State

Year: 2001

Citations: 41