Journal of Nanotechnology and Nanoscience

Professor Paulo César De Morais (H59), PhD, was full Professor of Physics at the University of Brasilia (UnB) – Brazil up to 2013. Appointed as UnB’s (Brazil) Emeritus Professor (2014); Visiting Professor at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) – China (2012-2015); Distinguished Professor at the Anhui University (AHU) – China (2016-2019); Full Professor at the Catholic University of Brasília (CUB) – Brazil (2018); CNPq-1A Research Fellow since 2010; 2007 Master Research Prize from UnB. He held two-years (1987-1988) post-doc position with Bell Communications Research, New Jersey – USA and received his Doctoral degree in Solid State Physics (1986) from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) – Brazil. With more than 13,500 citations, He has published more than 500 papers (Web of Science), presented more than 200 invited talks worldwide (35 countries), and filed 16 patents.

• Magnetic nanocomposites
• Quantum dots

1.  Academic and Professional Appointments

Emeritus Professor of Physics, University of Brasília (UnB), Brazil (since 2014).

Former Full Professor, UnB, Brazil (up to 2013).

Visiting Professor, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), China (2012–2015).

Distinguished Professor, Anhui University (AHU), China (2016–2019).

Full Professor, Catholic University of Brasília (CUB), Brazil (since 2018).

2.  Research and Fellowships

CNPq-1A Research Fellow (since 2010), the highest research distinction in Brazil.

Post-doctoral research at Bell Communications Research, New Jersey, USA (1987–1988).

PhD in Solid State Physics, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil (1986).

3.  Honors and Awards

Recipient of the Master Research Prize, University of Brasília (2007).

4.  Scientific Contributions

Over 500 scientific papers published (Web of Science indexed).

More than 13,500 citations, reflecting global impact.

Delivered 200+ invited talks in over 35 countries, contributing to international scientific exchange.

Filed 16 patents, showcasing applied innovation and technology transfer.

1.  Green synthesis of nitrogen-doped carbon dots from konjac flour with “off-on” fluorescence by Fe³⁺ and L-lysine for bioimaging - Journal of Materials Chemistry B - Cited by: 327 -(2014)

2.  Magnetic resonance of a dextran-coated magnetic fluid intravenously administered in mice - Biophysical Journal - Cited by: 223 - (2001)

3.  Synthesis and characterization of size-controlled cobalt-ferrite-based ionic ferrofluids - Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials - Cited by: 199 - (2001)

4.  A Top-Down synthesis route to ultrasmall multifunctional Gd-based silica nanoparticles for theranostic applications - Chemistry-A European Journal - Cited by: 171 - (2013)

5.  Influence of the Mg-content on the cation distribution in cubic MgxFe₃−xO₄ nanoparticles - Journal of Solid State Chemistry - Cited by: 153 - (2009)

6.  Genotoxicity and inflammatory investigation in mice treated with magnetite nanoparticles surface coated with polyaspartic acid - Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials - Cited by: 152 - (2005)

7.  Preparation and characterization of ultra-stable biocompatible magnetic fluids using citrate-coated cobalt ferrite nanoparticles - Thin Solid Films - Cited by: 138 - (2006)

8.  Biological effects of magnetic fluids: toxicity studies - Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials - Cited by: 130 - (1999)

9.  Aging investigation of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles in low pH magnetic fluid - Langmuir - Cited by: 117 - (2007)

10. Magnetic nanoemulsions as drug delivery system for Foscan®: Skin permeation and retention in vitro assays for topical application in photodynamic therapy (PDT) of skin cancer - Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials - Cited by: 113 - (2007)

11. Effect of Fe₂O₃ concentration on the structure of the SiO₂-Na₂O-Al₂O₃-B₂O₃ glass system - Spectrochimica Acta Part A - Cited by: 112 - (2011)

12. Mitochondria-targeting nanoplatform with fluorescent carbon dots for long time imaging and magnetic field-enhanced cellular uptake - ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces - Cited by: 110 - (2015)

13. Surface and exchange anisotropy fields in nanoparticles: Size and temperature effects - Journal of Applied Physics - Cited by: 109 - (1999)

14. Preparation of magnetite nanoparticles in mesoporous copolymer template - Nano Letters - Cited by: 107 - (2001)

15. In vitro evaluation of combined hyperthermia and photodynamic effects using magnetoliposomes loaded with cucurbituril zinc phthalocyanine complex on melanoma - Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology - Cited by: 106 - (2012)

16. Raman study of cations’ distribution in ZnxMg1−xFe₂O₄ nanoparticles - Journal of Nanoparticle Research - Cited by: 105 - (2012)

17. Amphotericin B in PLGA and DMSA nanoparticles against paracoccidioidomycosis - Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy - Cited by: 105 - (2009)

18. Fluorine-containing graphene quantum dots with a high singlet oxygen generation applied for photodynamic therapy - Journal of Materials Chemistry B - Cited by: 104 - (2020)

19. The influence of cobalt population on the structural properties of CoxFe₃−xO₄ - Journal of Applied Physics - Cited by: 104 - (2007)

20. Structural and magnetic properties of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles synthesized by co-precipitation at increasing temperatures - AIP Advances - Cited by: 103 - (2018)