Surendiran Mohan | Material Science | Excellence in Research

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Dr. Surendiran Mohan | Material Science | Excellence in Research

Dr. Surendiran Mohan | Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation | India

Dr. M. Surendiran is a distinguished academic and researcher specializing in nanobiomaterials, analytical chemistry, materials science, corrosion science, and sustainable materials. His research primarily focuses on the development of bio-ceramic and polymer coatings for biomedical and anticorrosive applications, as well as multifunctional inhibitor systems and advanced composite materials for environmental and industrial use. With nearly a decade of professional experience, he has published 23 research papers that have garnered 456 citations across 436 documents, reflecting his growing influence in the scientific community. His h-index of 9 demonstrates the strong impact and consistency of his scholarly work. In addition to publishing high-impact research with a cumulative impact factor of nearly 100, he has contributed book chapters, filed and published patents, and secured several funded research projects. He has received numerous awards for his academic excellence and research leadership and has guided postgraduate and doctoral scholars in cutting-edge materials research. Actively engaged in institutional quality assurance, accreditation, and research development, he also collaborates internationally with leading scientists from Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, China, and India, advancing interdisciplinary innovations in sustainable and biomedical materials.

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Featured Publications

Surendiran, M., Indira, K. M. A., & Al-Humaid, L. A. (2025). Understanding the effective breakdown of PAHs in water through the use of g–C₃N₄–Ag–Cu–Ni nanocomposites. Chemosphere.

Surendiran, M., Srinivasan, S. G., Manickam, A., Sivakumar, S., & Jeevadharani, P. (2025). A comprehensive review: Surface modification strategies to enhance corrosion resistance of zirconia-based biomaterials in implant applications. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Engineering, 20(76).

Surendiran, M., Kartik, R., & Muthusamy, S. (2025). Chemical modifications of chitin and chitosan fibers and filaments: A review. Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, 2400422, 1–16.

Surendiran, M., Gopi Srinivasan, P. A., & Mohan, S. (2025). Versatile application of calixarenes and their derivatives: From drug delivery to industrial catalysis and environmental remediation. Critical Reviews in Analytical Chemistry.

Surendiran, M., Indira, K., Chozhanathmisra, M., & Aloufi, A. S. (2025). Electrochemical and corrosion protection performance of Sr-HaP/PoPD coated LN stainless steel. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 166, 105447.

Muhammad Sarfraz | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sarfraz | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sarfraz | University of Engeineering and Technology | Pakistan

Dr. Muhammad Sarfraz, PhD, is an accomplished Associate Professor in the Department of Polymer and Process Engineering at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore. He brings extensive expertise in membrane technology, polymer processing, and sustainable separation systems, with a strong focus on solutions addressing global challenges such as carbon capture, water purification, and energy-efficient processes. With academic training spanning B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Chemical and Polymer Engineering—including doctoral research at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KSA)—Dr. Sarfraz has built a prolific research portfolio. His scholarly impact is reflected in 155 citations across 126 documents, 22 publications, and an h-index of 8. His contributions include high-impact publications, competitive national research grants, and the supervision of multiple postgraduate theses, alongside significant efforts in laboratory establishment and curriculum development at UET. As In-charge of the Membrane Research Lab at UET, he continues to drive innovation in advanced materials and separation technologies. Beyond research, Dr. Sarfraz plays an active role in the global scientific community as a reviewer, editorial board member, and academic council contributor, making him a recognized leader in his field.

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Featured Publications

Shahzadi, K., Sarfraz, M., Alomar, M., Al Huwayz, M., Riaz, A., Mujtaba, M. A., Bashir, M. N., & Petrů, J. (2025, November). Zn-Co nanoferrites incorporated polysulfone nanofiltration membranes for wastewater treatment. Polymer Testing, 126, 108993.

Nawaz, S., Sarfraz, M., Alomar, M., Al Huwayz, M., & AlMohamadi, H. (2025, August). Antifouling polyethersulfone-based interfacial polymerization membranes for water treatment applications. Journal of Polymer Research, 32, 4528.

Riaz, A., Wu, C., Li, X., Sarfraz, M., Sun, L., Liu, L., Song, Y., & Ma, X. (2025, June). Huge improved gas separation performance of carbon molecular sieve membranes by incorporating polyimide COF into a linear polyimide precursor. Journal of Membrane Science, 714, 124103.

Sabir, A., Alomar, M., Sarfraz, M., & Yasmeen, F. (2025, June 15). Modulating membrane performance by optimizing coagulation temperature and dipping time. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 142, e56998.

Khan, H. A. A., Sarfraz, M., Gouadria, S., Al-Harbi, F. F., & Shahzadi, K. (2025, May 15). Enhancing carbon capture efficacy of titania-doped polyethersulfone membranes. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 50, 10263.

Alomar, M., Nawaz, S., Sarfraz, M., & Sabir, A. (2025, March). Genipin nanoparticles-doped reduced graphene oxide membranes: A promising solution for arsenic ion removal from wastewater. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 50, 9634.

Sarfraz, M., Alomar, M., Ma, X., & Riaz, A. (2024). Ameliorating carbon capture efficiency of polysulfone membranes via collegial incorporation of zeolite imidazole frameworks and carbon nanotubes. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 141, e55707.

Tahir, Z., Alomar, M., Sarfraz, M., Waheed, A., & Ayub, H. M. U. (2024). Carbon capturing composite membranes comprising Cu-MOF and PIM-1. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 141, e55709.

Sagar, S., Riaz, A., Hasanain, B., Bahadar, A., & Sarfraz, M. (2024). Deportment tuning of polymeric gas separation membranes: ZIF-L/PES nanocomposite. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 49, 8522.

Sarfraz, M., Ayyaz, M., Rauf, A., Yaqoob, A., Ali, M. A., Siddique, S. A., Qureshi, A. M., Sarfraz, M. H., Aljowaie, R. M., & Almutairi, S. M. (2024). New pyrimidinone bearing aminomethylenes and Schiff bases as potent antioxidant, antibacterial, SARS-CoV-2, and COVID-19 main protease Mpro inhibitors: Design, synthesis, bioactivities, and computational studies. ACS Omega, 9(1), 9393–

Khalid, J., Tariq, Z., Sarfraz, M., Mahmoud, K. H., & Abid, N. (2024). Pilot scale trialing of multi-leaf spiral-wound polymer membrane modules for efficient carbon capture. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 49, 8809.