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Last published 2026
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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); Tokyo Institute of Technology (2015–2020); NEC (Japan) (1986–1987); University of Miyazaki (2017); Kyushu University (1995–2002); University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (1986–2006); Universidade Federal do Ceará (1996); Fukuyama University (2017); IBM Research - Almaden (1993–1995); Japan Science and Technology Agency (2016); Applied Nanotech (United States) (2014–2025); Osaka Health Science University (2019); Fukuda Denshi (Japan) (2025); National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (2012); National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies (2010); Conway School of Landscape Design (2009); University of Houston (2012); Saitama University (2011–2014); Chiba Institute of Technology (2018–2020); The University of Osaka (2015–2019)

Faculty Researcher

38 h-index 237 pubs 6,636 cited

  • Animals
  • Humans
  • Gold
  • Metal Nanoparticles
  • Mice
  • Silver
  • Graphite
  • Nanocomposites
  • Cell Line
  • Nanotubes
  • Nanoparticles
  • Nanotubes, Carbon
  • Spectrum Analysis, Raman
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Mice, Inbred C57BL

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Fumiya Watanabe's research focuses on the development and application of advanced materials and instrumentation, particularly in areas related to nanoscience, semiconductors, and biomedical applications. His work has involved the synthesis and characterization of various nanomaterials, including bismuth oxide, vanadium pentoxide, silver, gold, and tellurium dioxide nanoparticles, exploring their potential as antibacterial agents and for biomedical uses. He has also investigated novel materials for energy storage, such as phosphorus and nitrogen co-doped carbon derived from molasses, and developed advanced coatings for lithium metal anodes to address performance and stability issues.

Watanabe's expertise extends to the development of new instruments and processing techniques. This includes work on high-voltage ultrafast electronic circuitry, electron and ion optics, and micromachines (MEMS). He has applied molecular beam techniques in semiconductor processing, including UV/ozone processing, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and physical vapor deposition (PVD). His research has also focused on developing CVD techniques for ultra-thin silicon carbide, silicon nitride, and photoluminescent films, including rare earth doping, as well as advanced processing for lithography and data storage.

His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with a dissertation on "Direct Determination of Interactions at Surfaces." He has authored or co-authored over 230 publications and has an h-index of 38, with more than 6,500 citations. Watanabe is a recognized high-impact researcher, evidenced by his highly cited status.

Metrics

  • h-index: 38
  • Publications: 237
  • Citations: 6,636

Selected Publications

  • Nanoencapsulated gamma-oryzanol enhances fibroblast proliferation, migration, and reduces oxidative stress in H2O2-induced cellular aging model (2025)
  • An Oxygen‐Scavenger Sulfide Coating Enabling Long‐Term Stable Nickel‐Rich Cathodes (2025)
    Small 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Tunable WO <sub>2.9</sub> Volume for Boosted Photocatalytic Efficiency in Cu <sub>2</sub> O Based Z-Scheme Systems (2025)
  • Counterion Effects of Protic Ionic Liquids on the Conductivity and Stretchability of Free-Standing PEDOT:PSS Films (2025)
    Macromolecules 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Glancing Angle Deposited Nanostructured Tellurium Layer Against Dendrite Formation and Side Reactions in Aqueous Zn-Ion Battery Anode (2025)
    Nanomaterials 4 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • <i>Z</i>-Scheme Tungsten Copper Oxide for Photocatalytic Water Splitting (2025)
    The Journal of Physical Chemistry C 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Halide perovskite-polymer composite film for bright and stable light-emitting devices (2025)
    Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials 4 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • A single-step low-cost synthesis of tungsten oxide nanostructures by resistive hot wire oxidation (2024)
    CrystEngComm 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Exploring Enhanced Oxygen Reduction Reactions: A Study on Nanocellulose, Dopamine, and Cobalt Complex-Derived Non-Precious Electrocatalyst (2024)
    Catalysts 7 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Halide perovskite and polymer composite film for bright light emitting devices (2024)
  • A novel polymeric lithicone coating for superior lithium metal anodes (2024)
    Nano Energy 17 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Comparative Study of Chemical Activation and Physical Activation Approach to Optimize Biomass-Based Doped Carbons for Energy Applications (2024)
    ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology 7 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Atomic layer deposition of two-dimensional layered zirconium sulfide (2024)
    Materials Today Chemistry 6 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Tuning Fabrication Factors for Reduced Graphene Oxide Forward Osmosis Membranes (2024)
    The Journal of Physical Chemistry C 7 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Tackling issues of lithium metal anodes with a novel polymeric lithicone coating (2023)
    Chemical Engineering Journal 19 citations DOI OpenAlex

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