Manos J. Manos

Professor Manos J. Manos is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Ioannina, where he was promoted to full Professor in April 2024. Previously, he served as Associate Professor (2019-2024), Assistant Professor (2014-2019), and Lecturer (2012-2014). His academic journey began with a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Ioannina in 2003, followed by postdoctoral research at Northwestern University, Michigan State University, and the University of Cyprus.

Dr. Manos's research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of advanced inorganic and metal-organic materials, particularly metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and chalcogenides, with applications in environmental remediation, water purification, and sensing technologies. His work has led to significant breakthroughs in heavy metal ion removal, uranium capture from seawater, and the development of luminescent materials for pollutant detection.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on practical environmental applications, particularly the development of MOF-based materials for water treatment. His research demonstrates a clear progression toward creating functional, scalable materials for real-world environmental challenges, with increasing focus on cotton fabric composites, continuous flow systems, and multifunctional sorbents that address multiple contaminants simultaneously.

• h-index of 38 with over 7,000 citations
• 7 patents related to heavy metal removal and water treatment technologies
• Principal Investigator for multiple significant research projects including HFRI Project 348 and HEAVYMOFs (Project code: TAEDK-06193)
• Extensive service as reviewer for top chemistry journals including Journal of American Chemical Society, Nature Nanotechnology, and Angewandte Chemie

Professor Manos has successfully supervised numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, with his group producing high-impact research in materials chemistry. His laboratory focuses on the synthesis of functional materials with practical applications in environmental remediation, particularly water purification technologies. Current projects include the development of MOF-cotton composites for oil spill cleanup, superhydrophobic materials for selective pollutant removal, and advanced sorbents for critical metal recovery.