I am a dedicated post-doctorate research fellow at the College of Materials Science and Engineering, specializing in the design and synthesis of catalytic/photothermal semiconductor nanomaterials. My research focuses on creating smart materials for advanced applications in color-switching systems and intelligent textiles.
With a strong academic background in Materials Science and Engineering, I have contributed to groundbreaking research in photocatalytic and photothermal effects for constructing photoreversible color-switching fibers. My work bridges the gap between fundamental materials science and practical applications in smart materials.
As a principal investigator for multiple high-impact projects funded by the National Science Foundation China and Shanghai Action Plan for Science, Technology and Innovation, I lead innovative research initiatives that push the boundaries of materials science.
View My ProjectsCollege of Materials Science and Engineering
Prof. Meifang Zhu and Prof. Zhigang Chen
State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials
Donghua University
Prof. Zhigang Chen
State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials
Donghua University
Prof. Zhigang Chen
Moi University
Grant: 52350410455 (55,040 USD)
01.2024-12.2025
Developing photocatalytic/photothermal nanomaterials for photoreversible colour-switching fibres with applications in smart textiles and information storage systems.
Patent: Method for preparing light-responsive reversible smart color-changing fibres containing Bi:TiO2 (document no: 37975235)
Grant: 24520740700 (54,800 USD)
01.2025-12.2027
Preparation of defect-rich and catalytic semiconductor-based nanomaterials for next-generation smart fibres with reversible color-changing properties.
This project focuses on scalable manufacturing techniques for commercial applications in wearable technology and smart clothing.
Design and synthesis of advanced semiconductor materials with photocatalytic and photothermal properties for energy and environmental applications.
Development of intelligent inks and thermochromic systems for rewritable printing and dynamic color-changing applications.
Fabrication of color-switching films, coatings, fabrics and fibers for next-generation wearable technology and smart textiles.
Investigation of fundamental mechanisms in radical and electron-driven catalytic processes for advanced material synthesis.
Shanghai Women's Federation, Shanghai Municipal Education Commission
"A new type of semiconductor-based intelligent light-responsive colour-changing clothes"
Communist Youth League - Donghua University
"Light-responsive intelligent clothing"
International Cultural Exchange School, Donghua University
Ministry of Education of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China Association of Science and Technology
"Light-responsive colour-changing clothing"
daniel.macharia@university.edu
College of Materials Science and Engineering
Donghua University
Shanghai, China