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{{Short description|Inorganic chemist (b. 1968)}}

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{{Infobox scientist
| name = Sanjay Mathur
| image = Prof. Dr. Sanjay Mathur.jpg
| birth_date = 1968
| birth_place = [[Ujjain]], [[India]]
| fields = [[Nanomaterials]], [[Organometallic chemistry]], [[Nanobiotechnology]], [[Energy materials]]
| workplaces = [[University of Cologne]]
| alma_mater = [[Saarland University]]
[[University of Rajasthan]]
[[ Vikram University]]
| thesis_year = 1993
| doctoral_advisor = [[Ram Charan Mehrotra]]
| known_for = Metal organic precursors, [[Ceramics]], [[Biomaterials]], Thin film systems, Sensors & Batteries
}}

'''Sanjay Mathur''' (born 1968) is an inorganic chemist, current president (Oct. 2022 - Oct. 2023) of the [[American Ceramic Society]].<ref name="auto4">{{cite web | url=https://ceramics.org/about/acers-governance/board-of-directors-bios | title=Board of Directors Biographies }}</ref> acting director of the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry at the [[University of Cologne]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://chemie.uni-koeln.de/department/organisation-verwaltung/geschaeftsfuehrende-direktoren-der-institute|title=Geschäftsführende Direktoren der Institute|website=chemie.uni-koeln.de}}</ref> honorary co-director of the Institute of Renewable Energy Sources at the [[Xi'an Jiaotong University]],<ref name="auto5">{{Cite journal|url=https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/mrs-bulletin/article/sanjay-mathur-international-advocate-of-sustainability/7DDA245138A5C65C82FE52CFF7B59307|title=Sanjay Mathur International advocate of sustainability|first=Humaira|last=Taz|date=September 12, 2019|journal=MRS Bulletin|volume=44|issue=9|pages=731|via=Cambridge University Press|doi=10.1557/mrs.2019.221|bibcode=2019MRSBu..44..731T |s2cid=203003403 }}</ref> a World Class University Professor at the [[Chonbuk University]].<ref name="auto5"/> He is an adjunct professor at the [[Indian Institutes of Technology]]<ref name="auto9">{{Cite web|url=https://www.journals.elsevier.com/nano-energy/editorial-board/journals.elsevier.com/nano-energy/editorial-board/professor-sanjay-mathur-phd-habil|title=Professor Sanjay Mathur, PhD, Habil. - Editorial Board - Nano Energy - Journal - Elsevier|website=www.journals.elsevier.com}}</ref> in [[Chennai]] and has held visiting professorships at the [[Central South University]],<ref name="auto13">{{Cite web|url=http://www.vincent.org.rs/s_mathur/|title=Sanjay Mathur – Vincent|website=www.vincent.org.rs}}</ref> the [[Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology]],<ref name="auto13"/> the [[National Institute of Science Education and Research]].<ref name="auto13"/> He was awarded the [[Honorary Doctorate]] of the [[Vilnius University]] in 2016.<ref name="auto9"/> He is an elected fellow of the [[American Ceramic Society]],<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://ceramics.org/awards/society-fellows|title=Society Fellows|website=The American Ceramic Society}}</ref> the [[American Society for Metals]],<ref name="auto12">{{Cite web|url=https://www.asminternational.org/membership/awards/asm-fellows/2017-fellows/|title=2017 Fellows|website=ASM International}}</ref> the European Science Academy,<ref name="auto6">{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurasc.eu/members/|title=Members – European Academy of Sciences}}</ref> the Indian National Science Academy<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://mathur.uni-koeln.de/news/newssingleview/election-as-foreign-fellow-fna-of-the-national-academy-of-sciences-india|title=Election as "Foreign Fellow" (FNA) of The National Academy of Sciences, India|website=mathur.uni-koeln.de|date=13 December 2021 }}</ref> and has been awarded with the fellowships of the [[Alexander von Humboldt Foundation]].<ref name="auto14">{{Cite web|url=https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/vernetzen/recherche-im-humboldt-netzwerk/einzelansicht|title=Prof. Dr. Sanjay Mathur|website=www.humboldt-foundation.de}}</ref> Mathur is known for his library of single source precursors for the production of nanostructured ceramic materials with tailormade properties,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://research.com/u/sanjay-mathur|title=Sanjay Mathur: H-index & Awards - Academic Profile|website=Research.com}}</ref> attaining a [[h-index]] of 70 and over 18000 citations.<ref name="auto11">{{Cite web|url=https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=AFJwp6QAAAAJ&hl=de|title=Prof. Dr. Sanjay Mathur|website=scholar.google.com}}</ref>

== Biography ==
In 1994 he moved to Germany, joined the [[Saarland University]] as an [[Alexander von Humboldt Fellow]]<ref name="auto14"/> (1994-1996). Following this, he worked for his habilitation (2004)<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=https://ceramics.org/wp-content/bulletin/2023/Jan-Feb2023/Jan-Feb2023.html#p=18|title=Jan-Feb2023|website=ceramics.org}}</ref> at the [[Saarland University]] until he accepted an offer of the [[Würzburg University]] in 2006 to become a [[Professor]] of Inorganic Chemistry. At the [[Würzburg University]] he established a research programm on the synthesis of [[nanomaterials]] and thin film systems by means of [[chemical vapour deposition]] using chemically tailored [[organometallic]] precursors.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chemie.uni-wuerzburg.de/en/inorgchem/current-news/detail/news/prof-dr-5/|title=Prof. Dr. Sanjay Mathur verabschiedet|website=www.chemie.uni-wuerzburg.de}}</ref> In 2008, he was offered a full professorship in Inorganic and Materials Chemistry at the [[University of Cologne]] which he accepted.<ref name="auto2"/> He established the Steinbeis technology-transfer center Materials Alliance Cologne,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://materialsalliance.com/de/startseite/|title=Materials Alliance Cologne – Ein Steinbeis Transferzentrum}}</ref> which supports small- and medium-sized enterprises to innovate their technology portfolio.

Mathur serves as Board member for the German Ceramic Society<ref name="auto10">{{Cite web|url=https://www.dkg.de/dkg/vorstand|title=DKG - Vorstand|website=www.dkg.de}}</ref> and the federation of chemical industries ChemCologne in Rhineland.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chemcologne.de/networking/ueber-uns/news/detail/mitgliederversammlung-waehlt-vorstand|title=Mitgliederversammlung wählt Vorstand|first=ganzgraph|last=gmbh|website=www.chemcologne.de|date=28 April 2023 }}</ref> Mathur has mentored a number of doctoral and postdoctoral researchers from a large number of nations. He has also served as the “International Ambassador” of the [[University of Cologne]] to foster international collaboration.<ref name="auto5"/> He has received calls as the director of the Institute for Functional Materials in [[KTH Royal Institute of Technology]] (2013)<ref>https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/soz/personen/kuehl/pdf/Brodkorb-2014-Paradoxien-im-europaischen-Hochschulraum.pdf</ref> and director of Institute for Technologies of Ceramic Components and Composites at the [[Stuttgart University]] (2020).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://geosciences.uni-koeln.de/en/gsgs/news-and-reports/news-page/herr-professor-dr-sanjay-mathur-institut-fuer-anorganische-chemie-hat-einen-ruf-auf-eine-w3-professur-fuer-hochleistungskeramik-und-funktionswerkstoffe-verbunden-mit-der-leitung-des-ifkb-an-der-universitaet-stuttgart-abgelehnt|title=Herr Professor Dr. Sanjay Mathur, Institut für Anorganische Chemie, hat einen Ruf auf eine W3-Professur für Hochleistungskeramik und Funktionswerkstoffe (verbunden mit der Leitung des IFKB) an der Universität Stuttgart abgelehnt|website=geosciences.uni-koeln.de|date=4 October 2022 }}</ref>

== Research ==
Mathur's research focuses on chemical concepts for the synthesis and processing of [[Nanostructure|nanostructured]] [[Ceramic|ceramics]] and [[Composite material|composites]] through the transformation of specially developed chemical feedstocks for [[energy]] and health applications. His research group has developed approaches for processing [[metal oxide]] [[Nanoparticle|nanoparticles]], [[Nanowire|nanowires]] and [[Nanostructure|nanostructured]] [[Coating|coatings]], applicable in the fields of [[biomedicine]] (e.g. [[drug delivery]] and implant integration), [[Sensing element|sensing]] (gas and moisture detection), [[protective coatings]] (including barrier and [[anti-corrosion]] solutions) and functional surface modifications (e.g. transparent conductive oxides, [[Photocatalysis|photocatalytic]] materials and [[Hydrophobe|hydrophobic]]/[[Hydrophile|hydrophilic]] coatings).<ref name="auto5" /><ref name="auto2" />

Mathur has also played a role in coordinating joint research projects with European consortia and industrial partners. He has been involved in [[technology transfer]] and collaboration with industry, particularly in the areas of [[Sensor|sensors]], [[Electrode|electrodes]], filters, catalytic supports and battery applications.<ref name="auto5" /><ref name="auto2" />

== Academic ==
Mathur has published more than 500 articles including 15 reviews and book chapters.<ref name="auto11"/><ref name="auto9"/> He has been invited to speak at over 200 international conferences, has given over 250 seminars in 35 countries and has chaired/co-chaired several international conferences and symposia.<ref name="auto9"/> He has edited 11 book in the field of [[nanomaterials]] [[science]] and [[engineering]] and is the co-owner of 11 [[patents]] originated in joint research projects and industrial collaboration.<ref name="auto9"/> Mathur has led joint research projects with industry and has been involved with technology transfer and industrial collaborations. He serves as the Faculty Advisor for the International Chapters of the [[Materials Research Society]], jointly recognized by the European Materials Research Society (E-MRS) as well as the [[American Ceramic Society]] International Germany Chapter established at the [[University of Cologne]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dgm.de/de/artikel?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=5964&cHash=d0d2b888612e3d1e4af07f05e8b1d65c|title=Lehrstuhl von Herrn Prof. Sanjay Mathur am Institut für Anorganische Chemie der Universität zu Köln neues DGM-Institutsmitglied|website=dgm.de}}</ref>

== Awards and recognition ==
*'''2010''': ''Global Star Award'' of the ECD of American Ceramic Society<ref name="auto8">{{Cite web|url=https://ceramics.org/awards/edward-orton-jr-memorial-lecture|title=Edward Orton, Jr. Memorial Lecture|website=The American Ceramic Society}}</ref>
*'''2012''': ''Academician'', World Academy of Ceramics, Italy<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://waceramics.org/advisory.shtml|title=World Academy of Ceramics|website=waceramics.org}}</ref>
*'''2012''': ''International Ambassador'', University of Cologne<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yumpu.com/de/document/read/24635636/kuz-3-12-pdf-universitat-zu-kaln|title=KUZ 3/12 (PDF) - UniversitÃ¤t zu KÃ¶ln|website=yumpu.com}}</ref>
*'''2014''': ''World Class University Distinguished Professor'', Chonbuk University, Korea<ref name="auto9"/>
*'''2014''': ''Fellow'', the American Ceramic Society<ref name="auto"/>
*'''2015''': ''Bridge-Building Award'', American Ceramic Society<ref>{{cite web | url=https://ceramics.org/awards/bridge-building-award | title=Engineering Ceramics Division: Bridge Building Award }}</ref>
*'''2016''': ''Lee Hsun Award'', Institute of Materials Res – Chinese Academy of Science, China<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://english.imr.cas.cn/internationalcoorperation/leehsunlectureseries/201409/t20140918_128165.html|title=Lee Hsun Lecture Award----Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences|website=english.imr.cas.cn}}</ref>
*'''2016''': Honorary Doctorate (''h.c''.), Vilnius University, Lithuania<ref>https://www.vu.lt/en/about-vu/honorary-doctors</ref>
*'''2017''': ''Fellow'', the ASM International, USA<ref name="auto12"/>
*'''2019''': Awarded, President’s Appreciation Award, KITECH, Korea <ref name="auto9"/>
*'''2019''': Lifetime Achievement Award, Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata, India<ref>{{cite web | url=https://sciencecongress.nic.in/isca_awardees_2019-20.php | title=Government of India,Indian Science Congress }}</ref>
*'''2020''': Fellow of the European Academy of Science<ref name="auto6"/>
*'''2020''': Elected to serve on the DFG Expert Panel (Fachkollegiat) for Functional Materials<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dfg.de/dfg_profil/gremien/fachkollegien/fachkollegiaten/index.jsp|title=Liste der Fachkollegiaten|website=www.dfg.de}}</ref>
*'''2020''': Appointed as Board Member of the German Ceramic Society<ref name="auto10"/>
*'''2021''': Elected as Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy<ref name="auto1"/>
*'''2021''': Elected Member of European Academy of Science, Brussels<ref name="auto6"/>
*'''2021''': Appointed to European Materials Research Council, Strasbourg<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.european-mrs.com/about/scientific-council|title=Scientific Council | EMRS|website=www.european-mrs.com}}</ref>
*'''2021''': Elected Member, International Union of Materials Research Societies<ref name="auto7">{{Cite web|url=https://iumrs.org/about-us/iumrs-officers/|title=IUMRS Officers – IUMRS}}</ref>
*'''2021''': Woody White Award, Materials Research Society, USA<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mrs.org/careers-advancement/awards/fall-awards/mrs-woody-white-service-award|title=MRS Woody White Service Award | MRS Awards|website=www.mrs.org}}</ref>
*'''2022''': International Frontiers Award of International Union of Materials Research Societies<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://iumrs.org/recipients-of-iumrs-fmsa-fmysa-2022/|title=Recipients of Frontier Materials Awards 2022 – IUMRS}}</ref>
*'''2022''': Orton Jr. Lectureship Award of the American Ceramic Society, USA<ref name="auto8"/>
*'''2022''': Elected Secretary of the International Unions of MRS (IU-MRS)<ref name="auto7"/>
*'''2022''': President, American Ceramic Society (2022-23)<ref name="auto4"/>
*'''2023''': Medal for Excellence in Chemical Research, Chemical Research Society India<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://crsi-india.org/award-2023/|title=Current Awardees – Chemical Research Society of India}}</ref>

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