Claudia Botelho | Skin Regeneration | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Claudia Botelho | Skin Regeneration | Editorial Board Member

Researcher | Universidade do Porto | Portugal

Dr. C. M. Botelho, a senior researcher at the Universidade do Porto, Portugal, is a highly accomplished scientist whose work spans natural products chemistry, bioactive compounds, sustainable biomaterials, cosmetic formulation science, and microfluidic technologies. With advanced academic training in pharmaceutical sciences and bioactive natural products, Dr. Botelho has built a distinguished career centered on the chemical characterization, extraction, and application of plant-derived antioxidants, anti-inflammatory agents, and nutraceutical components. Over the years, Dr. Botelho has authored 70 peer-reviewed scientific publications, which have collectively accumulated over 2,061 citations and contributed to an impressive h-index of 25, demonstrating significant international influence and sustained scientific productivity. Her recent works include cutting-edge studies on microfluidic flow-focusing for cubosome formation, phenolic profiling of medicinal plants, sustainable recovery of olive-oil by-products, and the development of cosmetic creams enriched with grape stem extracts, highlighting her leadership in combining sustainability, biotechnology, and human health research. Additional notable contributions include investigations into anti-inflammatory phytochemicals, bioactive potential of grape stem blends for skin regeneration, and microwave-assisted extraction of raspberry pomace, advancing both food science and dermatological innovation. Dr. Botelho has collaborated with more than 240 co-authors from multidisciplinary fields, reflecting her strong international research network and ability to drive collaborative scientific advancements. Her scholarship not only contributes to greener industrial practices but also supports the development of innovative cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical products with societal and commercial impact. In addition to research excellence, Dr. Botelho actively contributes to the scientific community through peer-review service and involvement with international journals in natural products and pharmaceutical sciences. Her continued work positions her as a key contributor to sustainable bioproduct development and the future of functional plant-based innovations.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

1. Silva-Fernandes, A., Costa, M. D. C., Duarte-Silva, S., Oliveira, P., … Botelho, C. M. (2010). Motor uncoordination and neuropathology in a transgenic mouse model of Machado–Joseph disease lacking intranuclear inclusions and ataxin-3 cleavage products. Neurobiology of Disease.

2. Botelho, C. M., Brooks, R. A., Spence, G., McFarlane, I., Lopes, M. A., Best, S. M., … (2006). Differentiation of mononuclear precursors into osteoclasts on the surface of Si‐substituted hydroxyapatite. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A.

3. Oliveira, C., Coelho, C., Teixeira, J. A., Ferreira-Santos, P., & Botelho, C. M. (2022). Nanocarriers as active ingredients enhancers in the cosmetic industry: The European and North America regulation challenges. Molecules.

4. Fernandes, M., Lopes, I., Magalhães, L., Sárria, M. P., Machado, R., Sousa, J. C., … (2021). Novel concept of exosome-like liposomes for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Journal of Controlled Release.

5. Oliveira, C., Sousa, D., Teixeira, J. A., Ferreira-Santos, P., & Botelho, C. M. (2023). Polymeric biomaterials for wound healing. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology.

Dengke Chen | Biosurface | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dengke Chen | Biosurface | Best Researcher Award

Executive Assistant To The Dean | College Of Transportation, Ludong University | China

Dr. Dengke Chen, currently a researcher at Ludong University, Yantai, China, is an accomplished materials scientist whose work bridges advanced surface engineering, biomimetic design, and functional materials innovation. He holds a strong academic foundation shaped through progressive training in materials science and engineering, culminating in a research-intensive career dedicated to developing high-performance interfaces and smart surfaces. Dr. Chen’s research focuses on anti-icing/de-icing technologies, slippery and photothermal surfaces, and bio-inspired drag-reduction structures, areas in which he has produced influential contributions, including studies on transparent quasi-solid slippery surfaces with photothermal and electrothermal properties and surface modification of 3D biomimetic shark-skin denticles for hydrodynamic optimization. Over the course of his career, he has authored 24 scientific publications, accumulated over 307 citations across  and achieved an h-index of 11, reflecting both productivity and research impact in his field. His collaborations span more than 50 co-authors, demonstrating his active role in multidisciplinary research networks and his contributions to advancing materials solutions with environmental, industrial, and societal relevance. Dr. Chen’s work has appeared in respected scientific outlets, including Science China Technological Sciences and Advanced Materials, underscoring the originality and technical depth of his research. In addition to his publication achievements, he contributes to the global scientific community through peer-review activities and editorial support roles for specialized materials and engineering journals, helping uphold scholarly standards and foster innovation in emerging research domains. Dr. Chen’s growing body of work spanning functional surfaces, energy-responsive materials, and biomimetic engineering continues to influence the development of next-generation technologies with broad applications in transportation, renewable energy, and environmental sustainability.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | Research Gate

Publications

1. Chen, D., Zhang, H., Zhang, X., et al. (2025). A self-floating solar evaporator based on carbon black/polydimethylsiloxane for highly efficient and stable desalination. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (Accepted).

2. Chen, D., Shangguan, Z., Zhang, B., et al. (2025). Biomimetic spanwise riblet coupled with hydrogel coating for drag reduction. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects.

3. Chen, D., Shangguan, Z., Zhang, B., et al. (2025). Laser induced biomimetic fish scale arrays composite with superhydrophobic nanoscale SiO₂ particles for drag reduction. Biosurface and Biotribology.

4. Chen, D., Zhang, B., Zhang, H., et al. (2024). Laser ablating biomimetic periodic array fish scale surface for drag reduction. Biomimetics.

5. Chen, D., Li, W., Zhao, Y., et al. (2024). Drag reduction capacity of multi-scale and multi-level riblet in turbulent flow. Biosurface and Biotribology.