Mr. Zhiwei Zhao | Environmental Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Zhiwei Zhao is a researcher at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, specializing in water treatment technologies. With extensive experience in advanced oxidation processes, he has contributed to projects supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Key Research & Development Plan of Shanxi Province. His work focuses on enhancing ozone decomposition using high-gravity technology and optimizing coal-based activated carbon for wastewater treatment. Zhiwei is dedicated to advancing environmental sustainability through innovative chemical engineering solutions and has participated in academic conferences and fieldwork on water quality improvement.

Mr. Zhiwei Zhao | School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | China

Education

Zhiwei Zhao is currently pursuing studies at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, focusing on chemical engineering with a specialization in water treatment research.

Experience

Zhiwei has significant experience in advanced oxidation processes, gained through participation in research projects under the mentorship of Prof. Weizhou Jiao. In addition to assisting in supervising undergraduate students, he has worked as a research assistant and contributed to fieldwork for water quality improvement projects. His involvement in academic conferences highlights his dedication to the dissemination and application of scientific knowledge

Honors and Awards

Zhiwei’s research is supported by prestigious funding, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Key Research & Development Plan of Shanxi Province, and the Shanxi Scholarship Council of China. These accolades reflect his contributions to addressing critical environmental challenges.

Skills and Certifications

Zhiwei possesses advanced skills in water treatment technologies, with a particular focus on ozone mass transfer, decomposition, and catalytic processes. His expertise extends to modifying coal-based activated carbon for wastewater treatment, showcasing proficiency in both experimental research and practical applications.

Research Focus

Zhiwei’s primary research centers on enhancing wastewater treatment through innovative techniques such as ozone advanced oxidation processes and high-gravity technology. His work aims to improve the catalytic and self-decomposition of ozone and optimize the value-added use of raw materials, such as coal-based activated carbon, for environmental sustainability.

Conclusion

Zhiwei Zhao’s innovative research and dedication to solving pressing environmental challenges through chemical engineering make him a prime candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work in enhancing wastewater treatment technologies, combined with his collaboration in high-impact research projects, underscores his potential to lead the future of sustainable chemistry. Awarding him this recognition would not only honor his contributions to the field but also inspire further innovation in environmental chemistry and water treatment solutions.

Publications

Self-decomposition and catalytic decomposition of ozone in a high-gravity rotating packed bed
Authors: Zhao, Z., Liu, Y., Yu, X., …, Liu, Y., Jiao, W.
Journal: Chemical Engineering Science, 2025, 305, 121120
Synthesis of zeolite X from fly ash in an impinging stream reactor and its mechanisms
Authors: Liu, Y., Zhao, Z.-W., Zhang, C., Jiao, W.-Z., Liu, Y.-Z.
Journal: Chemical Engineering Science, 2024, 294, 120123