Innovative Research Award

Melinda Szalóki
Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Biomaterials and Prosthetic Dentisty, Hungary

Melinda Szalóki  the Innovative Research Award recognizes research activity demonstrating meaningful contributions to innovation, scientific investigation, and the development or characterization of advanced materials and technologies. Melinda Szalóki’s documented publication record is associated with dental materials, polymer-based systems, nanocomposites, photopolymerizable resins, surface properties, additive manufacturing, and spectroscopic characterization. Her research profile includes collaborative studies published in journals covering polymers, nanotechnology, dentistry, materials science, and applied scientific research. [1][2][3]

Abstract

Melinda Szalóki is a researcher working in the field of dentistry with a publication portfolio focused in part on biomaterials and advanced polymeric and nanostructured systems relevant to dental applications. Her documented research includes the preparation and characterization of flexible acrylate-based resins, investigation of resin surface free energy and wetting behavior, plasmonic effects involving gold-containing nanoparticles, and nanocomposite films incorporating gold nanorods. [1][2][3][4][5]

Keywords

Keywords: Dentistry; Dental Biomaterials; Prosthetic Dentistry; Polymer Nanocomposites; Gold Nanorods; Dental Resin; Photopolymerization; 3D Printable Resins; Surface Free Energy; Nanotechnology; Raman Spectroscopy; Additive Manufacturing.

Introduction

Contemporary dental materials research increasingly combines conventional polymer science with nanotechnology, surface characterization, digital manufacturing, and advanced analytical techniques. Resin-based materials are important in restorative and prosthetic dentistry, while their mechanical, chemical, optical, surface, and processing properties can influence clinical and laboratory performance. Research into nanocomposite formulations and additive manufacturing therefore forms an interdisciplinary area connecting dentistry with materials science and engineering.[1][2][3]

Research Profile

The research profile represented by the supplied records is centered on dentistry and biomaterials, with particular emphasis on polymer-based materials and nanoscale modifications. The combination of dental resin chemistry, surface science, nanocomposite preparation, additive manufacturing, and spectroscopic investigation indicates an interdisciplinary approach to material development and characterization.

• Dental biomaterials and resin-based composite systems.
• UDMA-TEGDMA nanocomposites incorporating gold nanorods.
• Surface free energy and wetting characteristics of resin-based composites.
• Flexible acrylate-based materials designed for three-dimensional printing.

Research Contributions

A notable aspect of the supplied research record is the investigation of gold nanorod-doped UDMA-TEGDMA systems. A 2023 study used in-situ Raman spectroscopy to investigate thermal treatments of a UDMA-TEGDMA nanocomposite containing gold nanorods, connecting nanoscale modification with spectroscopic analysis of material behavior. [2][1]

Publications

The following selected publications were supplied as part of the research record. DOI links are provided where available and lead to the corresponding DOI resolver.

1. Tarpataki, N., Keczánné-Üveges, A., Szalóki, M., & Bonyár, A. (2025). Preparation of Few-Micron-Thick Free-Standing Au-Nanorod/UDMA-TEGDMA Nanocomposite Films by Using PVA Sacrificial Layers. Polymers.
2. Bonyár, A., Borók, A., Szalóki, M., Veres, M., & Rigó, I. (2023). Thermal Treatments on a UDMA-TEGDMA Nanocomposite Doped With Gold Nanorods Investigated by In-situ Raman-Spectroscopy. IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology.
3. Szalóki, M., Szabó, Z., Martos, R., Csík, A., Szőllősi, G. J., & Hegedűs, C. (2023). The Surface Free Energy of Resin-Based Composite in Context of Wetting Ability of Dental Adhesives. Applied Sciences.
4. Szalóki, M., Kabli, A. A., & Hegedűs, C. (2023). Preparation and characterization of 3D printable flexible acrylate-based resin. Fogorvosi Szemle.

Research Impact

The supplied Scopus information records 39 documents, 321 citations, and an h-index of 11 for Scopus Author ID 23010319600. These figures indicate that the indexed publication record has received measurable scholarly attention. Bibliometric indicators should be interpreted in relation to publication field, career stage, collaboration patterns, indexing coverage, and the citation practices of the relevant disciplines.[1][2][3]

Award Suitability

Based on the information supplied, Melinda Szalóki’s research profile is relevant to an Innovative Research Award because the documented publications address the development, preparation, characterization, and application-oriented investigation of advanced dental materials. The work incorporates nanostructured gold-containing systems, polymeric nanocomposites, photopolymerizable resins, three-dimensional printable materials, surface characterization, and spectroscopic analysis. [1][2][4][5]

Conclusion

Melinda Szalóki’s documented research profile reflects interdisciplinary work at the intersection of dentistry, biomaterials, polymer science, nanotechnology, surface characterization, and digital manufacturing. The supplied Scopus metrics and selected publications indicate an established indexed research record, while the individual studies demonstrate engagement with advanced resin systems and nanostructured materials. [1][2][3][4][5]

External Links

• Orcid Profile
• Scopus Author Profile
• Award Website

References

1. Tarpataki, N., Keczánné-Üveges, A., Szalóki, M., & Bonyár, A. (2025). Preparation of Few-Micron-Thick Free-Standing Au-Nanorod/UDMA-TEGDMA Nanocomposite Films by Using PVA Sacrificial Layers. Polymers.
   https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17101391
2. Bonyár, A., Borók, A., Szalóki, M., Veres, M., & Rigó, I. (2023). Thermal Treatments on a UDMA-TEGDMA Nanocomposite Doped With Gold Nanorods Investigated by In-situ Raman-Spectroscopy. IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology.
   https://doi.org/10.1109/TNANO.2023.3314922
3. Szalóki, M., Szabó, Z., Martos, R., Csík, A., Szőllősi, G. J., & Hegedűs, C. (2023). The Surface Free Energy of Resin-Based Composite in Context of Wetting Ability of Dental Adhesives. Applied Sciences.
   https://doi.org/10.3390/app132112061
4. Szalóki, M., Kabli, A. A., & Hegedűs, C. (2023). Preparation and characterization of 3D printable flexible acrylate-based resin. Fogorvosi Szemle.
   https://doi.org/10.33891/FSZ.116.3.104-109
5. Szalóki, M., Csarnovics, I., Bonyár, A., Ungor, D., Csapó, E., Sápi, A., & Hegedűs, C. (2023). Plasmonic Effect of Gold-Patchy Silica Nanoparticles on Green Light-Photopolymerizable Dental Resin. Nanomaterials.
   https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13182554