Prof Dr. Eugene Mananga | The City University of New York, United States
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🎓📚Professional Preparation & Education
Dr. Mananga’s educational background reflects a blend of diverse expertise across physics, sustainability, and advanced research fields. He completed his Ph.D. in Physics at City University of New York (CUNY) in 2005, under the mentorship of Distinguished Professor Steven G. Greenbaum. His earlier studies include a Doctorate in Mechanics – Solitons from the University of YaoundĂ©, Cameroon (1992-1994), and a M.Sc. in Physics, where he ranked among the top 5% of his cohort. Additionally, Dr. Mananga pursued multiple certifications and fellowships, including a Certificate in Sustainability from Harvard University (HES) in 2022, and a Certificate in Applied Biostatistics from Harvard Medical School (2012-2013). His global academic journey also includes positions at renowned institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Massachusetts General Hospital.
đź’ĽAppointments
Dr. Mananga’s academic and research career spans prestigious appointments across various high-profile institutions. Currently, he is a Visiting Scientist at Brookhaven National Laboratory (since 2022), and holds positions as a Faculty Mentor at CUNY Advanced Science Research Center – NanoBioNYC and Professor of Physics at CUNY Bronx Community College. Additionally, Dr. Mananga contributes to scientific leadership as an Executive Board Member of the CUNY Academy for Humanities & Sciences. His recent involvement in Brookhaven National Laboratory’s VFP Faculty Fellowship Program and other visiting faculty positions at institutions like Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Argonne National Laboratory showcases his ongoing commitment to groundbreaking research.
🏆🎖️Honors & Awards
Dr. Mananga’s contributions to science and mentoring have been recognized through several prestigious awards. In 2025, he received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) and was honored with the Award of the President of the Borough of the Bronx. His achievements in mentoring and science have earned him the SACNAS Distinguished Mentor Award (2024), and he was also nominated for the USERN Prize in 2023. Further, he has been recognized with the Distinguished Scientist Award by the American Chemical Society (ACS New York Section) in 2018, and the Henry Wasser Award (Physics) from CUNY in 2017. His career has been marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence, underscored by numerous honors.
🔬Research Experience
Dr. Mananga’s diverse research portfolio encompasses areas such as sustainability, nuclear medicine, solid-state physics, and quantum mechanics. He has led interdisciplinary teams working on high-impact projects across multiple scientific disciplines. Notably, his work at Brookhaven National Laboratory, Harvard University, and National High Magnetic Field Laboratory has contributed to pioneering advancements in spin dynamics and solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Additionally, Dr. Mananga’s exploration of neurospin technology and quantum mechanics has set the stage for future innovations in nanotechnology and sustainability, solidifying his reputation as a thought leader in the scientific community.
Publications Top Notedđź“ť
Introduction of the Floquet-Magnus expansion in solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
Authors: Eugene S Mananga, Thibault Charpentier
Journal: The Journal of Chemical Physics
Year: 2011
Facile synthesis of the Basolite F300-like nanoscale Fe-BTC framework and its lithium storage properties
Authors: Xiaoshi Hu, Xiaobing Lou, Chao Li, Yanqun Ning, Yuxing Liao, Qun Chen, Eugène S Mananga, Ming Shen, Bingwen Hu
Journal: RSC Advances
Year: 2016
High pressure NMR study of water self-diffusion in NAFION-117 membrane
Authors: JRP Jayakody, PE Stallworth, ES Mananga, J Farrington-Zapata, SG Greenbaum
Journal: The Journal of Physical Chemistry B
Year: 2004
On the Floquet–Magnus expansion: Applications in solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance and physics
Authors: Eugene Stephane Mananga, Thibault Charpentier
Journal: Physics Reports
Year: 2016
NMR investigation of water and methanol transport in sulfonated polyarylenethioethersulfones for fuel cell applications
Authors: JRP Jayakody, A Khalfan, ES Mananga, SG Greenbaum, TD Dang, R Mantz
Journal: Journal of Power Sources
Year: 2006