Prof. Dr. Majid Montazer | Polyester | Surface Chemistry Award
Prof. Dr. Majid Montazer | Head Of Center Of Textile Excellence | Amirkabir University Of Technology | Iran
Prof. Dr. Majid Montazer is a leading scientist in advanced textile engineering, specializing in functional, smart, and nanostructured textiles with broad applications in healthcare, environmental protection, and wearable technologies. His pioneering work focuses on antibacterial and antiviral fabrics, UV-protective materials, flame-retardant finishes, conductive textiles, and sustainable nanofinishing techniques that enhance textile performance while reducing ecological impact. He has significantly advanced textile surface modification through in-situ nanoparticle synthesis, enzymatic pretreatment, green chemistry finishing, salt-free dyeing, and micro/nano-encapsulation systems for fragrance, antimicrobial, and mosquito-repellent functions. His research contributions extend to electrospun nanofibers for wound dressings, sensors, air filtration, and energy-related applications such as conductive fabrics and nanofiber-based storage devices. He has authored more than 300 peer-reviewed SCI/Scopus articles, along with one major Elsevier book on nanofinishing, demonstrating sustained productivity and high global scientific influence. His discoveries are highly cited in biomedical textiles, nanotechnology, and environmental engineering. He holds more than 20 Iranian patents and one U.S. patent, reflecting strong innovation and technology transfer to the textile and healthcare industries. His publication impact metrics include over 17,094 citations, h-index 70, i10-index 272 (Google Scholar), and 13,521 citations with h-index 63 (Scopus), making him one of the most influential researchers in textile materials science. His collaborative research spans several international institutions and guides the development of next-generation technical textiles for sustainability, public health, and industrial advancement.
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Featured Publications:
Dastjerdi, R., & Montazer, M. (2010). A review on the application of inorganic nano-structured materials in the modification of textiles: Focus on anti-microbial properties. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 79(1), 5–18.
Montazer, M., & Seifollahzadeh, S. (2011). Enhanced self-cleaning, antibacterial and UV protection properties of nano TiO2 treated textile through enzymatic pretreatment. Photochemistry and Photobiology, 87(4), 877–883.
Dastjerdi, R., Montazer, M., & Shahsavan, S. (2009). A new method to stabilize nanoparticles on textile surfaces. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 345(1–3), 118–124.
Harifi, T., & Montazer, M. (2012). Past, present and future prospects of cotton cross-linking: New insight into nanoparticles. Carbohydrate Polymers, 88(4), 1125–1140.
Montazer, M., Alimohammadi, F., Shamei, A., & Rahimi, M. K. (2012). In situ synthesis of nano silver on cotton using Tollens’ reagent. Carbohydrate Polymers, 87(2), 1706–1712.