Hongbo Xu | Carbon Materials | Women Researcher Award

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Prof. Hongbo Xu |  Carbon Materials | Women Researcher Award

Hongbo Xu is a professor at the College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hebei Normal University for Nationalities. She earned her Ph.D. from the Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Her research focuses on the synthesis and application of carbon nanomaterials for energy conversion, storage, and chemical sensing. She has published over 20 SCI-indexed papers, including a highly cited one with 240 citations. She is a recipient of the China National Scholarship for Postgraduate Students and the Hebei Province Youth Top-notch Talent Program.

 Prof. Hongbo Xu | Hebei Minzu Normal University | China

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🎓Education

  • Dr. Hongbo Xu earned her Ph.D. from the Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, where she developed a strong foundation in advanced materials science and nanotechnology.

👨‍🏫 Experience

  • Dr. Xu currently holds the position of Professor at the College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hebei Normal University for Nationalities. In this role, she is actively engaged in teaching, research, and mentoring, contributing to the academic and scientific development of the institution.

🏆Awards and Recognitions

  • Dr. Hongbo Xu has received several prestigious honors in recognition of her academic excellence and research potential. She was awarded the China National Scholarship for Postgraduate Students, a highly competitive national award that highlights outstanding scholarly performance and innovation. Additionally, she was selected for the Hebei Province Youth Top-notch Talent Program, reflecting her status as a leading early-career researcher and her significant contributions to the fields of nanomaterials and sustainable technologies.

💡Skills and Certifications

  • Dr. Xu possesses deep expertise in the synthesis, characterization, and application of nanomaterials, with a particular focus on carbon-based nanomaterials. Her interdisciplinary skills enable her to develop innovative materials with applications in environmental sustainability, energy storage, and sensor technologies.

🔬 Research Focus

  • Hongbo Xu research is primarily focused on the application of carbon nanomaterials in energy conversion and storage as well as chemical sensing. She has co-authored and published more than 20 papers indexed by SCI, including one highly cited paper with 240 citations and four additional papers each cited over 50 times.

🌎Conclusion

  • In view of her outstanding contributions to material science, her demonstrated research excellence, and her commitment to advancing science as a woman leader in STEM, Prof. Hongbo Xu is highly deserving of the Best Women Researcher Award. Her achievements exemplify what this recognition stands for innovation, impact, and inspiration.

📖Publications

  • Synthesis of graphene quantum dots inside a nanoreactor for fluorescence detection of dopamine
    Authors: Zhou Shenghai, Fu Yamei, Liu Na, Tian Yanmei, Xu Hongbo
    Journal: Fullerenes, Nanotubes and Carbon Nanostructures

  • Preparation of biomass-waste-derived carbon dots from apricot shell for highly sensitive and selective detection of ascorbic acid
    Authors: Xu Hongbo, Zhou Shenghai, Li Mingyue, Tian Yanmei, Wang Xuqin
    Journal: Fenxi Huaxue

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

Changlong Wang | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Changlong Wang | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

Changlong Wang is a professor at Beijing University of Technology, specializing in transition-metal nanomaterials, nanocatalysis, and sustainable technologies. He earned his PhD from the Universities of Bordeaux and Toulouse III and conducted postdoctoral research at the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung in Germany. His work focuses on developing cutting-edge solutions for the circular economy, waste upcycling, and energy applications.

Prof. Dr. Changlong Wang | Beijing University of technology | China

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🎓 Education

  • Changlong Wang pursued his graduate studies under the guidance of Prof. Dezhi Wang at Central South University in Changsha, China. He then prepared his PhD at the Universities of Bordeaux and Toulouse III in France under the supervision of Prof. Didier Astruc..

💼 Experience

  • Following his doctoral studies, he conducted postdoctoral research in Prof. Ferdi Schüth’s group at the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung in Germany. Currently, he is a professor at Beijing University of Technology, where he leads research in advanced nanomaterials and sustainable technologies.

🔥 Awards and Achievements

  • Throughout his career, Changlong Wang has received multiple accolades for his contributions to nanocatalysis and sustainable chemistry. His innovative work in waste upcycling and energy applications has been recognized at both national and international levels.

🛠️ Skills and Certifications

  • His expertise spans transition-metal nanomaterials, nanocatalysis, and the development of innovative solutions for a circular economy. He has extensive experience in designing catalytic systems for waste valorization and energy-efficient processes.

🔬 Research Focus

  • His research primarily revolves around cutting-edge technologies for circular economy, transition-metal nanomaterials, and nanocatalysis. He is dedicated to advancing sustainable methods for waste upcycling and exploring energy applications that contribute to environmental sustainability.

Conclusion

  • Given his remarkable contributions, interdisciplinary expertise, and global recognition, Prof. Dr. Changlong Wang is an exceptional nominee for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His work continues to push the boundaries of material science, fostering innovations that benefit both industry and sustainability.

📄Publications

  • Unlocking the Production of Biomass-Derived Plastic Monomer 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid at Industrial-Level Concentration

    • Authors: W. Xie, Weizhen; Y. Zhang, Yining; H. Zheng, Hang; C. Wang, Changlong; X. Tang, Xing
    • Journal: ACS Catalysis, 2024

  • Confining of PtCo into MCM-41-C for Selective Hydrogenation of Biomass-Derived Unsaturated Aldehydes

    • Authors: C. Wang, Changlong; Z. Zhao, Ziyi; Y. Peng, Yujie; F. Fu, Fangyu; Y. Wu, Yufeng
    • Journal: Fuel, 2024

  • Integrating Theory with the Nanoreactor Concept to Synthesize Hollow Carbon Sphere-Encapsulated PtNi Alloys for Enhanced H2 Generation

    • Authors: Y. Wu, Yufeng; M. Song, Minwei; Z. Zhao, Ziyi; C. Wang, Changlong; D.D. Astruc, Didier D.
    • Journal: Carbon Energy, 2024

  • Corrosion Engineering of Part-Per-Million Single Atom Pt1/Ni(OH)2 Electrocatalyst for PET Upcycling at Ampere-Level Current Density

    • Authors: M. Song, Minwei; Y. Wu, Yufeng; Z. Zhao, Ziyi; C. Wang, Changlong; J. Lu, Jun
    • Journal: Advanced Materials, 2024

Zhiying Ren | Material Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Zhiying Ren | Material Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Industry Collaboration :
  • Prof. Ren has collaborated with key enterprises, including the China Nuclear Power Research and Design Institute, to develop cutting-edge vibration and noise reduction solutions. These industry partnerships underscore his ability to bridge academic research with industrial applications.
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🎓Early Academic Pursuits

Zhiying Ren’s early academic journey was marked by a deep commitment to mechanical engineering and material science. Her education and training laid a strong foundation for her later contributions in vibration reduction and metal rubber technology. Selected as a high-level talent in Fujian Province (Class B), her early career was characterized by a rapid ascent into specialized research areas, positioning her as an expert in mechanical and aerospace applications.

👩‍🔬Professional Endeavors

  • Zhiying Ren has held prestigious positions, including being a core member of the Joint Fund Innovation Team of the Ministry of Education and serving as a “Tongjiang Scholar” in Quanzhou, Fujian Province. She is also recognized as a special commissioner of Science and Technology in Fujian Province, reflecting her influence and leadership in both academic and industrial sectors.
  • Ren has managed over 30 major projects over the past five years, including three National Natural Science Foundation projects, one of which is a key national defense initiative. Her collaborations span national and provincial institutions, emphasizing her role in nuclear power, aerospace, and vibration noise reduction technologies.

🔬 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS

  • Ren’s research focuses on advanced vibration and noise reduction technologies for aerospace, marine, and nuclear thermal power equipment. A significant area of her expertise is the development of special vibration damping materials, especially those involving metal rubber technology. This work has practical implications in both military and civil engineering sectors, particularly in noise reduction and oil-water separation technology, where metal rubber serves as a breakthrough material.
  • Her dedication to research aligns with national strategic needs, with breakthroughs in vibration absorption and filtration technology. These advancements have translated into tangible solutions across several engineering fields, including defense and civilian applications.

 

🌍Impact and Influence

  • Zhiying Ren’s impact on her field is profound, with 158 publications in SCI-indexed journals, 92 patents, and numerous collaborations with leading institutions. Her editorial roles in journals such as Symmetry, Vibration, Testing and Diagnosis, and Tribology Journal further cement her influence in the academic community.
  • Through school-enterprise and university-enterprise collaborations, Ren has facilitated the development of crucial technologies, including the design of metal rubber hangers for the China Nuclear Power Research and Design Institute and vibration damping materials for elevator traction machines in partnership with the Fujian Special Equipment Inspection and Research Institute.

🏅ACADEMIC CITES AND RECOGNITION

Ren’s work is widely cited in the academic community, contributing to the development of vibration reduction techniques and materials for industrial applications. Her citation index includes influential works, such as the one referenced with DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202212262, which highlights her contributions to the field of metal rubber technology and its applications in vibration and noise reduction.

🌍 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

  • Ren’s legacy in the field of mechanical engineering is marked by her focus on innovation and practical applications of metal rubber technology. As the director of the Tribology Branch of the Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society and deputy director of several national committees, she has played a key role in shaping research directions in her field. She is also an advocate for promoting women in science, serving as an executive director of the Fujian Female Science and Technology Workers Association.
  • Looking forward, Ren’s ongoing research and collaborations are expected to continue yielding groundbreaking innovations, particularly in vibration reduction technologies and their applications in national defense, nuclear power, and civil engineering.

📰PUBLICATIONS

  • Copper-Free Resin-Based Braking Materials: A New Approach for Substituting Copper with Fly-Ash Cenospheres in Composites
    Authors: Zheng, K., Lin, Y., You, S., Ren, Z., Huang, J.
    Journal: Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering (English Edition), 2024, 37(1), 28
  • Design and Mechanical Properties of Metal Rubber Secondary Multidirectional Vibration Isolation System under Random Vibration
    Authors: Shi, X., Zhou, H., Zhou, C., Guo, Z., Ren, Z.
    Journal: Nonlinear Dynamics, 2024, 112(17), pp. 14805–14828
  •  Multi-Scale Pore Model Construction and Damage Behavior Analysis of SiCf/SiC Composite Tubes
    Authors: Yan, W., Ren, Z., Fan, X., Shen, L., Xu, J.
    Journal: Materials Characterization, 2024, 214, 114083
  • Entangled Metallic Porous Material–Silicone Rubber Interpenetrating Phase Composites with Simultaneous High Specific Stiffness and Energy Consumption
    Authors: Zheng, X., Xiao, Z., Ren, Z., Yao, L., Bai, H.
    Journal: Composite Structures, 2024, 341, 118213
  • Ultrasonic Rolling Strengthening of TC11 Titanium Alloy Surface: Corrosion and Wear Properties under Extreme Conditions
    Authors: Zheng, K., Zhao, X., Pan, L., Ren, Z.
    Journal: Wear, 2024, 550-551, 205415