Xiangqian Fan | Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Xiangqian Fan | Materials | Best Researcher Award

Fan Xiangqian is a PhD holder, senior engineer, and doctoral supervisor at Zhengzhou University. His research focuses on concrete materials and structural fracture resistance. Recognized as a Youth Top-notch Talent under national and provincial programs, he has published extensively and received wide academic attention. His expertise lies in enhancing the durability and performance of structural materials, contributing significantly to the advancement of civil and structural engineering.

Mr. Xiangqian Fan | Nanjing Hydraulic Research Institute | China

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  • Fan Xiangqian completed his academic training with a focus on civil engineering and material science, culminating in a PhD. His academic journey laid a solid foundation in structural engineering principles, cementitious materials, and fracture mechanics. His pursuit of knowledge through advanced degrees has positioned him as a thought leader in the domain of concrete materials and structural durability.

👨‍🏫 Experience

  • Fan Xiangqian is currently affiliated with Zhengzhou University in Zhengzhou, China, where he serves as a doctoral supervisor and senior engineer. Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in both academic research and engineering applications. His work bridges the gap between theoretical advancements and practical solutions in structural engineering, especially in concrete technologies.

🤝 Awards and Recognition

  • Fan Xiangqian has been honored with multiple prestigious titles recognizing his contributions to engineering and material science. He was selected under the National High-Level Talents Special Support Program as a Youth Top-Notch Talent. Additionally, he was recognized by the Ministry of Water Resources and Jiangsu Province for his exceptional potential and performance, earning accolades as a top-notch youth talent and an Excellent Youth awardee, respectively. These honors reflect his influence and leadership in the field.

💡Skills and Certifications

  • Fan Xiangqian possesses deep technical knowledge in structural fracture resistance and the mechanical behavior of concrete materials. He is skilled in experimental methods, finite element modeling, and the development of new materials aimed at improving the durability and sustainability of infrastructure. His combined abilities in research design, supervision, and engineering innovation make him a valuable contributor to the academic and civil engineering communities.

🔬 Research Focus

  • His research centers on the performance and durability of concrete under various environmental and mechanical stressors. He is particularly interested in enhancing the fracture resistance of structural materials to improve the long-term safety and resilience of buildings, bridges, and water infrastructure. Through his work, he aims to address critical challenges in material failure and sustainability in structural systems.

🌎Conclusion

  • Fan Xiangqian is a dedicated and impactful researcher whose work is shaping the future of concrete material performance and structural engineering. With a combination of strong academic credentials, high-level recognitions, and a sharp research focus, he continues to contribute significantly to the understanding and development of resilient infrastructure systems. His role as a mentor and innovator positions him as a leading figure in the next generation of civil engineering solutions.

📖Publications

  • Title: Mechanical properties of the liner for strengthening steel pipe under the action of normal fault
    Authors: Fan Xiangqian
    Journal: Journal of Pipeline Science and Engineering

  • Title: Fracture properties of early-age concrete based on digital image correlation technique
    Authors: Fan Xiangqian
    Journal: Engineering Fracture Mechanics

  • Title: Effect of different CFRP strengthening methods on fracture parameters of concrete beam
    Authors: Fan Xiangqian
    Journal: Engineering Fracture Mechanics

  • Title: Macro-mechanics and Microstructure of Nanomaterial-modified Geopolymer Concrete: A Comprehensive Review
    Authors: Fan Xiangqian
    Journal: Journal of Wuhan University of Technology – Materials Science Edition

  • Title: Experimental study on dynamic mechanical properties of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP)-reinforced concrete beams based on rate correlation
    Authors: Fan Xiangqian
    Journal: Structural Concrete

Quanzhou Yao | Composite Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Quanzhou Yao | Composite Materials | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Quanzhou Yao is a Research Assistant Professor at the Southern University of Science and Technology. He received his Bachelor of Engineering and Ph.D. from Tsinghua University. His research focuses on composite materials, nanotribology, and interfacial phenomena, with an emphasis on adhesion, friction, and wear. He has published 13 SCI-indexed papers and holds one patent. Recognized under Shenzhen’s Pengcheng Peacock Plan, Dr. Yao has received funding from the NSFC Youth Fund and the Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Fund. His work advances atomic-scale understanding of friction and supports material design for engineering applications.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Quanzhou Yao | Southern University of Science and Technology | China

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🎓Education

  • Dr. Quanzhou Yao earned both his Bachelor of Engineering and Ph.D. from Tsinghua University, one of the most prestigious institutions in China. His academic training laid a strong foundation in materials science and engineering, supporting his current work in surface and interface phenomena.

👨‍🏫 Experience

  • Dr. Yao currently serves as a Research Assistant Professor at the Southern University of Science and Technology. He has led or participated in a total of seven completed or ongoing research projects, contributing substantially to the field of surface and interface engineering. In addition to his academic roles, he has served as a guest editor for the journal Materials, further showcasing his scholarly leadership.

🤝 Awards

  • Dr. Yao has received multiple honors for his academic excellence and research contributions. He was selected for a prestigious talent program by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. In addition, he is recognized as a Category C Talent under Shenzhen’s Pengcheng Peacock Plan. His work has been supported by competitive funding sources, including the Youth Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and the Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Fund for Talents.

💡Skills and Certifications

  • Dr. Yao possesses advanced experimental and theoretical expertise in interfacial science, especially in adhesion, friction, and wear behavior at solid surfaces. His research integrates principles of nanotribology and nonlinear dynamics, aimed at solving complex problems related to composite materials and surface interactions.

🔬 Research Focus

  • Dr. Yao’s research centers on composite materials, solid surfaces and interfaces, nanotribology, and nonlinear dynamics. His work seeks to uncover the atomic-scale mechanisms that govern interfacial friction and to translate this knowledge into practical applications. His studies offer essential guidance for interface design in macroscopic engineering, improving material performance and expanding our understanding of interfacial phenomena

🌎Conclusion

  • Dr. Quanzhou Yao demonstrates all the hallmarks of an outstanding researcher—intellectual originality, interdisciplinary expertise, impactful publications, and national-level recognition. His work in nanotribology and composite materials addresses both fundamental scientific questions and real-world engineering challenges. With a proven track record of innovation, international collaboration, and academic leadership, he stands out as a strong candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award.

📖Publications

  • Assessing distortion in carbon fiber woven fabrics based on machine vision
    Authors: Shiyue Li, Quanzhou Yao, Lin Ye
    Journal: Advanced Manufacturing: Polymer & Composites Science

  • Dual-Scale Stick-Slip Friction on Graphene/h−BN Moiré Superlattice Structure
    Authors: Shuai Zhang, Quanzhou Yao, Lingxiu Chen, Chengxin Jiang, Tianbao Ma, Haomin Wang, Xi-Qiao Feng, Qunyang Li
    Journal: Physical Review Letters

  • Atomic stick-slip friction as a two-dimensional thermally activated process
    Authors: Quanzhou Yao, Jiawei Sun, Xiaoying Zhuang, Peter Wriggers, Xi-Qiao Feng, Qunyang Li
    Journal: Physical Review B

  • Abnormal Raman Characteristics of Graphene Originating from Contact Interface Inhomogeneity
    Authors: Chaochen Xu, Quanzhou Yao, Hongzhi Du, Changyi Hong, Tao Xue, Yilan Kang, Qunyang Li
    Journal: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

  • Thickness-dependent frictional behavior of topological insulator Bi₂Se₃ nanoplates
    Authors: Ruijian Zhu, Zengmei Wang, Quanzhou Yao, Qunyang Li, Zhenxiang Cheng, Xinli Guo, Tong Zhang, Xiaoshuai Li, Hideo Kimura, Takao Matsumoto et al.
    Journal: Applied Physics A: Solids and Surfaces

Xin-Gui Li | Sustainable Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Xin-Gui Li | Sustainable Materials | Best Researcher Award

Xin-Gui Li is a distinguished professor at Tongji University specializing in polymer materials, nanomaterials, and functional polymers. He earned his Ph.D. in Polymer Materials from Donghua University in 1989 and has held visiting positions at prestigious institutions like MIT, Harvard, and Cambridge. His research focuses on fluorescent chemosensors, liquid-crystalline polymers, ion-selective electrodes, and water purification technologies. A recipient of multiple Natural Science Prizes and the Chang-Jiang Scholar Award, he has made significant contributions to materials science and environmental engineering while mentoring numerous Ph.D. students worldwide.

Prof. Dr. Xin-Gui Li | Tongji University | China

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  • Xin-Gui Li earned his Ph.D. in Polymer Materials from China Textile University (now Donghua University) in 1989. He previously completed his Master’s degree in Polymer Materials at the same institution in 1986. His undergraduate studies were at East China Institute of Textile Science & Technology (now Donghua University), where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Fiber in 1982.

👨‍🏫Experience

  • Xin-Gui Li is a distinguished professor with extensive experience in academia and research. He has been a tenured professor at Tongji University since 2005 and has served as the Director of the Institute of Materials Chemistry at the same institution since 2003. His international experience includes visiting and adjunct positions at leading institutions such as MIT, Harvard University, Kyoto University, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, UCLA, and Technische Universität Berlin. Over his career, he has mentored numerous graduate and Ph.D. students, many of whom have pursued research at prestigious universities worldwide.

🏆Awards and Recognitions

  • Throughout his career, Xin-Gui Li has received numerous accolades for his contributions to science and education. He has been awarded the Natural Science Prize multiple times by Shanghai Municipality and the Ministry of Education in China. His international recognitions include the FY2018 JSPS Invitational Fellowship for Research in Japan and scholarships from the Royal Society UK. He has also been honored as an excellent Ph.D. supervisor at Tongji University and has received the Special Expert Allowance Award from the Chinese government. His achievements further include the ACS Membership Award and the prestigious Chang-Jiang (Cheung Kong Scholar) Professor Prize.

💡Skills and Certifications

  • Xin-Gui Li specializes in polymer materials, nanomaterials, and functional polymers. His expertise extends to liquid-crystalline polymers, fluorescent chemosensors, and water purification technologies. He has significant experience in designing and synthesizing materials for ion-selective electrodes, adsorption membranes, and separation technologies. His research contributions have had a broad impact on materials science, chemistry, and environmental engineering.

🔬 Research Focus

  • His primary research interests include fluorescent chemosensors, nanomaterials such as nanoparticles and nanofibers, and ion-selective electrodes based on conjugated polymers. He is actively engaged in developing advanced functional polymers and liquid-crystalline materials. His work also extends to environmental applications, including water treatment and purification through adsorption and membrane separation technologies. He has led several research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and other key institutions, contributing significantly to the advancement of polymer science and nanotechnology.

🌎Conclusion

  • Xin-Gui Li’s exceptional research achievements, global recognition, high citation impact, academic leadership, and industrial collaborations make him a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His groundbreaking contributions in nanomaterials and polymer chemistry have not only advanced scientific knowledge but also led to real-world applications that benefit society. Awarding him this honor would be a well-deserved recognition of his sustained excellence in research and innovation.

📖Publications

  • High Energy-Efficiency Decomplexation of Metal-Complexes by H-Mediated Electro-Reduction on Hydroxyphenyl Co-Porphyrin Catalysts
    Authors: J. Li, Junjian; H. Gong, Hanwen; Y. Wei, Yuxuan; M. Pan, Meilan; M. Zhou, Minghua
    Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2024

  • Porphyrin-Based Covalent Organic Frameworks from Design, Synthesis to Biological Applications
    Authors: X. Li, Xingui; J. Li, Junjian; J. Chen, Jinfeng; J. Zheng, Jie; J. Ma, Jie

  • Perspective into Ion Storage of Pristine Metal-Organic Frameworks in Capacitive Deionization
    Authors: X. Li, Xingui; J. Chen, Jinfeng; X. Wang, Xinyu; F. Yu, Fei; J. Ma, Jie

  • Soft-Hard Interface Design in Super-Elastic Conductive Polymer Hydrogel Containing Prussian Blue Analogues to Enable Highly Efficient Electrochemical Deionization
    Authors: Y. Ren, Yifan; F. Yu, Fei; X. Li, Xingui; Y. Yamauchi, Yusuke; J. Ma, Jie
    Journal: Materials Horizons, 2023

  • Hormetic Dose-Response of Halogenated Organic Pollutants on Microcystis Aeruginosa: Joint Toxic Action and Mechanism
    Authors: Y. Zhang, Yueheng; Q. Gao, Qing; S. Liu, Shushen; X. Li, Xingui; H. Sun, Haoyu
    Journal: Science of the Total Environment, 2022

Yunling Wu | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yunling Wu | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award 

Yunling Wu is an Associate Professor at Nanjing Tech University. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Soochow University in 2019 and later conducted postdoctoral research in Prof. Yanguang Li’s group. His research focuses on novel organic electrode materials, including MOFs, COFs, HOFs, and conjugated polymers, optimizing their structures for enhanced electrochemical performance. He has led multiple research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and has published 32 SCI-indexed papers. He also serves as a Youth Editorial Board member for Carbon Neutralization and Energy Lab, contributing to advancements in sustainable energy storage technologies.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yunling Wu | Nanjing Tech University | China

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🎓Education

  • Yunling Wu earned a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Soochow University in June 2019 under the supervision of Prof. Yanguang Li. During his doctoral studies, he focused on the development of novel organic electrode materials, laying a strong foundation for his future research in electrochemical energy storage.

👨‍🏫Experience

  • Following his Ph.D., Yunling Wu continued his research as a postdoctoral fellow in Prof. Li’s group from 2019 to 2022. His work during this period deepened his expertise in organic electrode materials and their applications in energy storage systems. In 2022, he joined Nanjing Tech University as an Associate Professor, where he leads cutting-edge research in advanced battery materials.

🏆Awards and Recognitions

  • Yunling Wu has received competitive research grants, including funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation. His contributions to the field have been recognized with editorial appointments, serving as a Youth Editorial Board member for Carbon Neutralization and Energy Lab.

💡Skills and Certifications

  • With a strong background in chemistry and materials science, Yunling Wu specializes in the synthesis and structural optimization of novel organic electrode materials, including metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs), and conjugated polymers. His expertise extends to electrochemical performance analysis, charge storage mechanisms, and the stability of battery materials.

🔬 Research Focus

  • Yunling Wu’s research is centered on developing high-performance organic electrode materials for next-generation energy storage devices. His work aims to enhance the energy density, cycling stability, and conductivity of battery materials through molecular engineering and structural design. By optimizing the electrochemical properties of organic frameworks, his research contributes to the advancement of sustainable and efficient energy storage technologies.

🌎Conclusion

  • Given his outstanding contributions, research leadership, and influence in the field of electrochemical energy storage, Yunling Wu is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work has broad implications for next-generation battery technology, making him a strong contender for recognition in scientific excellence.

📖Publications

  • Molecular Engineering of Organic Electrode Materials for Beyond Lithium-Ion Batteries
    Authors: Yunling Wu, Hualin Ye, Yanguang Li
    Journal: Advanced Functional Materials, 2025

  • Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C₃N₄) as an Electrolyte Additive Boosts Fast-Charging and Stable Cycling of Graphite Anodes for Li-Ion Batteries
    Authors: Jinze Song, Haoyu Qi, Wangsheng Yuan, Lijun Fu, Yuping Wu
    Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2024

  • Challenges and Advances in Rechargeable Batteries for Extreme-Condition Applications
    Authors: Jialing Wu, Yunling Wu, Liguang Wang, Jun Lu, Yanguang Li
    Journal: Advanced Materials, 2024