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Fumiya Watanabe
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High Impact
Director of Instrumentation
Also affiliated: Florida State University (2012); University of Notre Dame (2010); NEC (Japan) (1986–1987); Kyushu University (1995–2002); University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (1986–2006); Universidade Federal do Ceará (1996); University of Arkansas System (2009–2021); IBM Research - Almaden (1993–1995); National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (2012); National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies (2010); Arkansas Department of Agriculture (2026); University of Houston (2012); Saitama University (2011–2014)
38 h-index
207 pubs
6,555 cited
Research Areas
Biomedical Subjects
Biography and Research Information
OverviewAI-generated summary
Fumiya Watanabe's research focuses on the development and application of advanced instrumentation and materials science techniques. His work encompasses surface studies using techniques such as Field Ion Microscopy, Field Emission Microscopy, Auger, XPS, and STM/AFM. He has also explored the application of molecular beams in semiconductor processes, including UV/ozone processing, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and physical vapor deposition (PVD).
Watanabe has developed CVD techniques for ultra-thin silicon carbide, silicon nitride, and silicon-based photoluminescent films, including rare earth doping. His expertise extends to advanced processing techniques for lithography and data storage. Furthermore, he has a history of developing new instruments incorporating high voltage ultrafast electronic circuitry, NDR devices, electron and ion optics, and micromachines (MEMS).
His research has led to publications in areas such as carbon nanotubes and their effects on plant biology, molybdenum disulfide nanosheets for hydrogen evolution reactions, and the use of spasers as biological probes. He has also investigated the application of silver-gold nanorods for circulating tumor cell identification and the mechanistic toxicity of carbon nanotubes in neuronal cells. Watanabe holds a Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has an h-index of 38 with over 6,700 citations.
Metrics
- h-index: 38
- Publications: 207
- Citations: 6,555
Positions
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Director of Instrumentation 2012–presentUniversity of Arkansas at Little Rock Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences ORCID
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Cisitting Scientist 2003–2006University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Materials Scinece and Engineering ORCID
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Assistant Professor 1993–2002Kyushu University Materials Science and Engineerinh ORCID
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Visitting Scientist 1991–1993IBM Almaden Research Center ORCID
Selected Publications
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Oxidation resistance of reduced graphene oxide forward osmosis membranes against hexavalent chromium (2026)
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Nanoencapsulated gamma-oryzanol enhances fibroblast proliferation, migration, and reduces oxidative stress in H2O2-induced cellular aging model (2025)
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An Oxygen‐Scavenger Sulfide Coating Enabling Long‐Term Stable Nickel‐Rich Cathodes (2025)
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Tunable WO <sub>2.9</sub> Volume for Boosted Photocatalytic Efficiency in Cu <sub>2</sub> O Based Z-Scheme Systems (2025)
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Counterion Effects of Protic Ionic Liquids on the Conductivity and Stretchability of Free-Standing PEDOT:PSS Films (2025)
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Glancing Angle Deposited Nanostructured Tellurium Layer Against Dendrite Formation and Side Reactions in Aqueous Zn-Ion Battery Anode (2025)
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Z -Scheme Tungsten Copper Oxide for Photocatalytic Water Splitting (2025)
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Halide perovskite-polymer composite film for bright and stable light-emitting devices (2025)
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A single-step low-cost synthesis of tungsten oxide nanostructures by resistive hot wire oxidation (2024)
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Exploring Enhanced Oxygen Reduction Reactions: A Study on Nanocellulose, Dopamine, and Cobalt Complex-Derived Non-Precious Electrocatalyst (2024)
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Halide perovskite and polymer composite film for bright light emitting devices (2024)
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A novel polymeric lithicone coating for superior lithium metal anodes (2024)
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Comparative Study of Chemical Activation and Physical Activation Approach to Optimize Biomass-Based Doped Carbons for Energy Applications (2024)
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Atomic layer deposition of two-dimensional layered zirconium sulfide (2024)
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Tuning Fabrication Factors for Reduced Graphene Oxide Forward Osmosis Membranes (2024)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Alexandru S. Biris
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
97 shared publications
In database
- Carbon Nanotubes Are Able To Penetrate Plant Seed Coat and Dramatically Affect Seed Germination and Plant Growth
- Spaser as a biological probe
- Circulating tumor cell identification by functionalized silver-gold nanorods with multicolor, super-enhanced SERS and photothermal resonances
- Mechanistic Toxicity Evaluation of Uncoated and PEGylated Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes in Neuronal PC12 Cells
- The influence of uric and ascorbic acid on the electrochemical detection of dopamine using graphene-modified electrodes
Showing 5 of 97 shared publications
Alexandru R. Biriş
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
38 shared publications
In database
- Large-scale graphene production by RF-cCVD method
- The influence of uric and ascorbic acid on the electrochemical detection of dopamine using graphene-modified electrodes
- Multifunctional Fe3O4 Cored Magnetic-Quantum Dot Fluorescent Nanocomposites for RF Nanohyperthermia of Cancer Cells
- Novel Multicomponent and Biocompatible Nanocomposite Materials Based on Few-Layer Graphenes Synthesized on a Gold/Hydroxyapatite Catalytic System with Applications in Bone Regeneration
- Supported nickel catalysts for low temperature methane steam reforming: comparison between metal additives and support modification
Showing 5 of 38 shared publications
Enkeleda Dervishi
University of Arkansas at Little Rock (US)
28 shared publications
- Carbon Nanotubes Are Able To Penetrate Plant Seed Coat and Dramatically Affect Seed Germination and Plant Growth
- Large-scale graphene production by RF-cCVD method
- Nanostructural materials increase mineralization in bone cells and affect gene expression through miRNA regulation
- Novel Multicomponent and Biocompatible Nanocomposite Materials Based on Few-Layer Graphenes Synthesized on a Gold/Hydroxyapatite Catalytic System with Applications in Bone Regeneration
- Thermally controlled synthesis of single-wall carbon nanotubes with selective diameters
Showing 5 of 28 shared publications
Anindya Ghosh
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
23 shared publications
In database
- Nanostructural materials increase mineralization in bone cells and affect gene expression through miRNA regulation
- Simultaneous Electrochemical Deposition of Cobalt Complex and Poly(pyrrole) Thin Films for Supercapacitor Electrodes
- Tuning the work function of polyaniline via camphorsulfonic acid: an X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy investigation
- The role of surface chemistry in the cytotoxicity profile of graphene
- Guar-Based Injectable Thermoresponsive Hydrogel as a Scaffold for Bone Cell Growth and Controlled Drug Delivery
Showing 5 of 23 shared publications
Zeid A. Nima
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
22 shared publications
In database
- Spaser as a biological probe
- Circulating tumor cell identification by functionalized silver-gold nanorods with multicolor, super-enhanced SERS and photothermal resonances
- The role of surface chemistry in the cytotoxicity profile of graphene
- Plasmonically active nanorods for delivery of bio-active agents and high-sensitivity SERS detection in planta
- Electrical properties of multilayer (DLC-TiC) films produced by pulsed laser deposition
Showing 5 of 22 shared publications
Shawn E. Bourdo
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
21 shared publications
In database
- Structural, Electrical, and Thermal Behavior of Graphite‐Polyaniline Composites with Increased Crystallinity
- Tuning the work function of polyaniline via camphorsulfonic acid: an X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy investigation
- Graphene nanoparticles as osteoinductive and osteoconductive platform for stem cell and bone regeneration
- The role of surface chemistry in the cytotoxicity profile of graphene
- Catalytic hydrogenation of graphene films
Showing 5 of 21 shared publications
Yang Xu
University of Arkansas at Little Rock (US)
19 shared publications
- Carbon Nanotubes Are Able To Penetrate Plant Seed Coat and Dramatically Affect Seed Germination and Plant Growth
- Circulating tumor cell identification by functionalized silver-gold nanorods with multicolor, super-enhanced SERS and photothermal resonances
- Mechanistic Toxicity Evaluation of Uncoated and PEGylated Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes in Neuronal PC12 Cells
- Large-scale graphene production by RF-cCVD method
- Effects of silver nanoparticles on human and rat embryonic neural stem cells
Showing 5 of 19 shared publications
Zhongrui Li
University of Arkansas at Little Rock (US)
15 shared publications
- Carbon Nanotubes Are Able To Penetrate Plant Seed Coat and Dramatically Affect Seed Germination and Plant Growth
- Large-scale graphene production by RF-cCVD method
- Multifunctional Fe3O4 Cored Magnetic-Quantum Dot Fluorescent Nanocomposites for RF Nanohyperthermia of Cancer Cells
- Structural, Electrical, and Thermal Behavior of Graphite‐Polyaniline Composites with Increased Crystallinity
- Thermally controlled synthesis of single-wall carbon nanotubes with selective diameters
Showing 5 of 15 shared publications
Ganesh K. Kannarpady
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
15 shared publications
In database
- Multifunctional Fe3O4 Cored Magnetic-Quantum Dot Fluorescent Nanocomposites for RF Nanohyperthermia of Cancer Cells
- Simultaneous Electrochemical Deposition of Cobalt Complex and Poly(pyrrole) Thin Films for Supercapacitor Electrodes
- Electrical properties of multilayer (DLC-TiC) films produced by pulsed laser deposition
- Modifying Dendritic Cell Activation with Plasmonic Nano Vectors
- Optimizing Lignosulfonic Acid-Grafted Polyaniline as a Hole-Transport Layer for Inverted CH3NH3PbI3 Perovskite Solar Cells
Showing 5 of 15 shared publications
Viney Saini
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
15 shared publications
In database
- Large-scale graphene production by RF-cCVD method
- Tuning the work function of polyaniline via camphorsulfonic acid: an X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy investigation
- The role of surface chemistry in the cytotoxicity profile of graphene
- Thermally controlled synthesis of single-wall carbon nanotubes with selective diameters
- Effect of hydrogen on the growth and morphology of single wall carbon nanotubes synthesized on a FeMo/MgO catalytic system
Showing 5 of 15 shared publications
Thikra Mustafa
University of Kirkuk (IQ)
14 shared publications
- Circulating tumor cell identification by functionalized silver-gold nanorods with multicolor, super-enhanced SERS and photothermal resonances
- Mechanistic Toxicity Evaluation of Uncoated and PEGylated Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes in Neuronal PC12 Cells
- Nanostructural materials increase mineralization in bone cells and affect gene expression through miRNA regulation
- Novel Multicomponent and Biocompatible Nanocomposite Materials Based on Few-Layer Graphenes Synthesized on a Gold/Hydroxyapatite Catalytic System with Applications in Bone Regeneration
- Genotoxicity of TiO2 anatase nanoparticles in B6C3F1 male mice evaluated using Pig-a and flow cytometric micronucleus assays
Showing 5 of 14 shared publications
Tito Viswanathan
University of Arkansas at Little Rock (US)
11 shared publications
- Structural, Electrical, and Thermal Behavior of Graphite‐Polyaniline Composites with Increased Crystallinity
- Renewable‐Resource‐Based Waste Materials for Supercapacitor Application
- Phosphate removal from wastewater using novel renewable resource-based, cerium/manganese oxide-based nanocomposites
- Effect of KOH on the Energy Storage Performance of Molasses-Based Phosphorus and Nitrogen Co-Doped Carbon
- Characterization and Electrocatalytic Performance of Molasses Derived Co-Doped (P, N) and Tri-Doped (Si, P, N) Carbon for the ORR
Showing 5 of 11 shared publications
Abhijit Biswas
University of Arkansas at Little Rock (US)
10 shared publications
- Large-scale graphene production by RF-cCVD method
- Tailored polymer–metal fractal nanocomposites: an approach to highly active surface enhanced Raman scattering substrates
- The role of hydrocarbon concentration on the synthesis of large area few to multi-layer graphene structures
- Versatile Catalytic System for the Large-Scale and Controlled Synthesis of Single-Wall, Double-Wall, Multi-Wall, and Graphene Carbon Nanostructures
- Synthesis of few-layer graphene over gold nanoclusters supported on MgO
Showing 5 of 10 shared publications
Tansel Karabacak
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
10 shared publications
In database
- Enhanced Photocurrent and Dynamic Response in Vertically Aligned In2S3/Ag Core/Shell Nanorod Array Photoconductive Devices
- Optical and Photoconductive Response of CuO Nanostructures Grown by a Simple Hot-Water Treatment Method
- Enhancing the antibacterial efficacy of aluminum foil by nanostructuring its surface using hot water treatment *
- Enhanced oxidation resistance of magnesium nanorods grown by glancing angle deposition
- Stacked and Core–Shell Pt:Ni/WC Nanorod Array Electrocatalyst for Enhanced Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells
Showing 5 of 10 shared publications
Karrer M. Alghazali
University of Arkansas at Little Rock (US)
10 shared publications
- Simultaneous Electrochemical Deposition of Cobalt Complex and Poly(pyrrole) Thin Films for Supercapacitor Electrodes
- Graphene nanoparticles as osteoinductive and osteoconductive platform for stem cell and bone regeneration
- The role of surface chemistry in the cytotoxicity profile of graphene
- Functionalized gold nanorod nanocomposite system to modulate differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells into neural-like progenitors
- Tracking Gold Nanorods’ Interaction with Large 3D Pancreatic-Stromal Tumor Spheroids by Multimodal Imaging: Fluorescence, Photoacoustic, and Photothermal Microscopies
Showing 5 of 10 shared publications
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