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João F. Mano publication distribution in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Materials Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where João F. Mano sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 947 publications — 98th percentile

98% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more.

João F. Mano D-index placement in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Materials Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where João F. Mano sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 120 D-Index — 96th percentile

96% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Materials Science in Portugal Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Materials Science in Portugal Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Materials Science in Portugal Leader Award
  • 2020 - Member of the European Academy of Sciences

Overview

João F. Mano is affiliated with the University of Aveiro in Portugal and has established a significant research presence primarily in the fields of Engineering, Materials Science, and Medicine. Their work spans several specialized subfields, including Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterials, Surgery, Molecular Biology, and Automotive Engineering.

The scientist's research frequently addresses advanced topics like 3D Printing in Biomedical Research, Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications, Bone Tissue Engineering Materials, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies, Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications, and Cancer Cells and Metastasis.

Their notable recent publications include:

  • Stimuli-Responsive Nanocomposite Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications (2020), published in Advanced Functional Materials
  • Decellularized Extracellular Matrix for Bioengineering Physiomimetic 3D in Vitro Tumor Models (2020), published in Trends in Biotechnology
  • Recent Progress on Polysaccharide-Based Hydrogels for Controlled Delivery of Therapeutic Biomolecules (2021), published in ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering
  • Hydrogel 3Din vitro tumor models for screening cell aggregation mediated drug response (2020), published in Biomaterials Science
  • Designing multigradient biomaterials for skin regeneration (2020), published in Materials Today Advances

João F. Mano's frequent co-authors include Vítor M. Gaspar, Mariana B. Oliveira, Catarina A. Custódio, Clara R. Correia, and Sara Nadine, showing strong collaborative ties within their research network.

The bulk of their work appears in several publication venues, notably Advanced Healthcare Materials, Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Advanced Functional Materials, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, and Biomaterials Advances, indicating a broad dissemination across leading journals in materials and biomedical sciences.

The scientist has also been recognized as a Member of the European Academy of Sciences, an award received in 2020, reflecting their engagement with broader scientific communities.

Best Publications

  • Natural origin biodegradable systems in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine: present status and some moving trends

    J. F. Mano;G. A. Silva;Helena S. Azevedo;P. B. Malafaya

  • Chitosan derivatives obtained by chemical modifications for biomedical and environmental applications.

    N.M. Alves;J.F. Mano

  • Molecular Interactions Driving the Layer-by-Layer Assembly of Multilayers

    João Borges;João F. Mano

  • GRAFT COPOLYMERIZED CHITOSAN-PRESENT STATUS AND APPLICATIONS

    R. Jayakumar;M. Prabaharan;R.L. Reis;J.F. Mano

  • Chitosan/bioactive glass nanoparticle composite membranes for periodontal regeneration.

    Joana Mota;Na Yu;Sofia G. Caridade;Gisela M. Luz

  • Stimuli-Responsive Polymeric Systems for Biomedical Applications

    Joao F. Mano

  • Chitosan-Based Particles as Controlled Drug Delivery Systems

    M. Prabaharan;J. F. Mano

  • Three-dimensional plotted scaffolds with controlled pore size gradients : effect of scaffold geometry on mechanical performance and cell seeding efficiency

    Jorge M. Sobral;Sofia G. Caridade;Rui A. Sousa;João F. Mano

  • Natural polymers for the microencapsulation of cells

    Luca Gasperini;João F. Mano;Rui L. Reis

  • Bioinert, biodegradable and injectable polymeric matrix composites for hard tissue replacement: state of the art and recent developments

    João F Mano;Rui A Sousa;Luciano F Boesel;Nuno M Neves

  • Polymer/bioactive glass nanocomposites for biomedical applications: A review

    Aldo R. Boccaccini;Aldo R. Boccaccini;Melek Erol;Wendelin J. Stark;Dirk Mohn

  • FTIR AND DSC STUDIES OF MECHANICALLY DEFORMED β-PVDF FILMS

    S. Lanceros-Méndez;J. F. Mano;A. M. Costa;V. H. Schmidt

  • Thermal properties of thermoplastic starch/synthetic polymer blends with potential biomedical applicability.

    J. F. Mano;D. Koniarova;R. L. Reis

  • Stimuli-Responsive Nanocomposite Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications

    Pedro Lavrador;Marco R. Esteves;Vítor M. Gaspar;João F. Mano

  • Gellan gum: A new biomaterial for cartilage tissue engineering applications

    João T. Oliveira;L. Martins;R. Picciochi;P. B. Malafaya

  • Novel hydroxyapatite/chitosan bilayered scaffold for osteochondral tissue-engineering applications: Scaffold design and its performance when seeded with goat bone marrow stromal cells

    Joaquim M. Oliveira;Márcia T. Rodrigues;Simone S. Silva;Patrícia B. Malafaya

  • Starch-based biodegradable hydrogels with potential biomedical applications as drug delivery systems.

    C Elvira;J.F Mano;J San Román;R.L Reis

  • Genipin-cross-linked collagen/chitosan biomimetic scaffolds for articular cartilage tissue engineering applications

    Le-Ping Yan;Le-Ping Yan;Ying-Jun Wang;Li Ren;Gang Wu

  • Stimuli-responsive hydrogels based on polysaccharides incorporated with thermo-responsive polymers as novel biomaterials.

    Mani Prabaharan;João F. Mano

  • Bone physiology as inspiration for tissue regenerative therapies.

    Diana Lopes;Cláudia Martins-Cruz;Mariana B. Oliveira;João F. Mano

  • Smart thermoresponsive coatings and surfaces for tissue engineering: switching cell-material boundaries

    Ricardo M.P. da Silva;João F. Mano;Rui L. Reis

  • Controlling Cell Behavior Through the Design of Polymer Surfaces

    Natália M. Alves;Iva Pashkuleva;Rui L. Reis;João F. Mano

Frequent Co-Authors

Rui L. Reis
Rui L. Reis University of Minho
Natália M. Alves
Natália M. Alves University of Minho
Mariana B. Oliveira
Mariana B. Oliveira University of Aveiro
Joaquim M. Oliveira
Joaquim M. Oliveira University of Minho
Manuela E. Gomes
Manuela E. Gomes University of Minho
Ana Rita C. Duarte
Ana Rita C. Duarte Universidade Nova de Lisboa
J.L. Gómez Ribelles
J.L. Gómez Ribelles Universitat Politècnica de València
Nuno M. Neves
Nuno M. Neves University of Minho
José Carlos Rodríguez-Cabello
José Carlos Rodríguez-Cabello University of Valladolid
Alexandra P. Marques
Alexandra P. Marques University of Minho

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