Prof. Dr. ANTONIO HORTENCIO MUNHOZ JR | Nanomaterial | Best Researcher Award

Professor Doctor at School of Engineering – Mackenzie Presbyterian University, Brazil

Short Bio

Dr. Antonio Hortencio Munhoz Junior, an accomplished chemical engineer and researcher, specializes in materials engineering with a focus on nanomaterials and drug delivery systems. He has contributed significantly to the synthesis and application of pseudoboehmite, sustainable cement composites, and polymer nanocomposites. With a PhD from the University of São Paulo and international research experience at Michigan State University and Texas Tech University, Dr. Munhoz has collaborated with leading scientists globally. As a professor at Mackenzie Presbyterian University, he continues to drive innovation in materials engineering and sustainability.

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Educational Background

• PhD in Chemical Engineering: University of São Paulo (1997)
  • Completed a doctoral internship at Michigan State University, USA.
• Postdoctoral Research: Texas Tech University (TTU), USA (2019), focusing on characterizing pseudoboehmite materials.

Professional Experience

Dr. Antonio Hortencio Munhoz Junior is a Professor Doutor at the School of Engineering, Mackenzie Presbyterian University. He has held pivotal roles, including:

• Coordinator of the Professional Master’s Degree in Materials Engineering (2007–2011).
• Coordinator of the Undergraduate Course in Materials Engineering (2011–2017).

His professional journey spans over two decades, focusing on teaching, research, and collaboration in chemical and materials engineering. Dr. Munhoz has led numerous funded research projects, including collaborations with international researchers from Portugal and the USA. He specializes in materials science, specifically in cement-reinforced composites, nanomaterials, and drug delivery systems.

Research Interests

• Synthesis of pseudoboehmite by the sol-gel process and its applications.
• Cement composites reinforced with nanomaterials.
• Drug delivery systems using controlled release technologies.
• Polymer nanocomposites for sustainability and enhanced recycling properties.

Publication Top Noted

Characterization of Hydrogels Containing Mandelic Acid Nanoemulsions and Different Essential Oils

• Journal: Materials Research
• Year: 2023
• DOI: 10.1590/1980-5373-mr-2022-0619
• Contributors: Isabella Tereza Ferro Barbosa, Bianca Oliveira, Giulia Rocha, Pamela Baliza, Leila Figueiredo de Miranda, Antonio Hortêncio Munhoz Junior, Leonardo Gondim de Andrade e Silva.
• Focus: Development and characterization of hydrogels containing mandelic acid nanoemulsions combined with essential oils for potential applications in biomedicine or material science.

Cement-Based Composites Incorporating Pseudoboehmite Nanomaterials

• Journal: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
• Year: February 2023
• DOI: 10.1061/(asce)mt.1943-5533.0004586
• Contributors: Caroline Valadão Pacheco, Renato Meneghetti Peres, Gabriela Carrieri, Giulia Reis Minussi, Guido Prandini Zambrana, Jessica Seong Hyun Kang, Rene Ramos de Oliveira, Nelson Batista de Lima, Ayrton Bernussi, Juliusz Warzywoda, Antonio Hortencio Munhoz Junior.
• Focus: Analyzing the mechanical and durability properties of cement-based composites incorporating pseudoboehmite nanomaterials for enhanced structural applications.

Characterization and Evaluation of Employment in Rigid Packaging of Polypropylene Composites with Bamboo Fiber

• Journal: Materials Research
• Year: 2022
• DOI: 10.1590/1980-5373-mr-2022-0316
• Contributors: Lindomar Paulo da Silva, Antonio Hortencio Munhoz Junior, Renato Meneghetti Peres, Miriam Lucia Chiquetto Machado.
• Focus: Exploration of bamboo fiber-reinforced polypropylene composites for sustainable and rigid packaging solutions.

Pseudoboehmite as a Drug Delivery System for Acyclovir

• Journal: Scientific Reports
• Year: December 2021
• DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-94325-y
• Focus: Investigating pseudoboehmite nanomaterials as a controlled drug delivery system for antiviral applications, specifically for acyclovir.

Synthesis of Pseudoboehmite – Effect of Acetate Ion

• Journal: Materials Research
• Year: 2020
• DOI: 10.1590/1980-5373-mr-2019-0583
• Contributors: Matheus Francelino Bezerra da Silva, Caroline Valadão Pacheco, Renato Meneghetti Peres, Leila Figueiredo de Miranda, Nelson Batista de Lima, Rene Ramos de Oliveira, Ayrton Bernussi, Antonio Hortencio Munhoz Junior.
• Focus: Examining the role of acetate ions in the sol-gel synthesis of pseudoboehmite nanomaterials for various industrial and biomedical applications.