Jing Pan | Environmental Science | Best Academic Researcher Award

Prof. Jing Pan | Environmental Science | Best Academic Researcher Award 

Dr. Jing Pan is an environmental scientist specializing in environmental microbiology, water treatment, and polluted ecology. She holds a Ph.D. from Northeastern University, a Master’s from Harbin Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor’s from Liaoning University. Dr. Pan has led multiple national and provincial research projects and published over 70 academic papers. Her work focuses on ecological restoration and the resource utilization of agricultural waste, contributing significantly to sustainable environmental management.

Prof. Jing Pan | Shenyang Normal University | China

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🎓Education

  • Dr. Jing Pan received her Ph.D. in 2009 from Northeastern University, China, with a strong foundation in environmental sciences. She earned her Master’s degree in 2004 from Harbin Institute of Technology, China, and completed her undergraduate studies in 2001 at Liaoning University. Her academic journey has laid a solid groundwork for her interdisciplinary research in microbiology, ecology, and environmental engineering.

👨‍🏫 Experience

  • Dr. Pan has extensive research experience in environmental microbiology, water treatment, polluted ecology, and the resource utilization of agricultural waste. She has presided over two National Natural Science Foundation projects, demonstrating her capability in securing national-level funding and leading innovative environmental research. Additionally, she has led a key basic research project under the Liaoning Province Research and Application program. Her professional engagements further include leading roles in the Innovative Talents Project and the Outstanding Talents Support Plan under the Liaoning Province Education Department, as well as participation in multiple provincial and municipal research initiatives, such as the Natural Science Fund of Liaoning Province, scientific research projects of the Liaoning Province Education Department, the Shenyang Young and Middle-aged Innovation Plan, and the Shenyang Science and Technology Special Plan.

🤝 Awards and Recognition

  • Dr. Pan has been recognized for her research excellence and leadership with multiple talent development programs at the provincial level. These include the Innovative Talents Project, the Outstanding Talents Support Plan, and two Talent Support Projects supported by Liaoning Province. Her selection for these competitive programs highlights her status as a key contributor to environmental science research and innovation in the region.

💡Skills and Certifications

  • With a strong interdisciplinary background, Dr. Pan’s core skills lie in environmental microbiology techniques, ecological risk assessment, and the development of efficient water purification technologies. She is proficient in experimental design and the implementation of large-scale environmental monitoring and remediation projects. Her expertise also extends to the sustainable management of agricultural waste through microbial and ecological methods.

🔬 Research Focus

  • Dr. Jing Pan focuses on solving environmental problems through microbiological and ecological approaches. Her research covers a broad range of topics, including microbial treatment of contaminated water, restoration of polluted ecosystems, and the resource recycling of agricultural waste. Through her academic endeavors, she aims to advance sustainable environmental management and support ecological resilience in agricultural and urban systems.

🌎Conclusion

  • Dr. Jing Pan stands out as a highly qualified and deserving candidate for the Best Academic Researcher Award. Her extensive academic background, coupled with a strong record of leading nationally and provincially funded research projects, reflects her dedication to advancing environmental science. With over 70 academic publications and a monograph to her name, she has significantly contributed to the fields of environmental microbiology, water treatment, and ecological sustainability. Her research not only addresses critical scientific challenges but also offers practical solutions for environmental protection and resource utilization. Dr. Pan’s leadership, innovation, and impact make her an exemplary figure in academia, fully meeting the criteria for this prestigious award.

📖Publications

  • Title: Effects of composite microplastics on soil properties and the physiological and biochemical characteristics of Chinese cabbage
    Journal: Ecotoxicology, 2025

  • Title: Removal of bisphenol A (BPA) from aqueous solution by potassium carbonate modified wetland plant biochars
    Journal: Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2024

  • Title: Hydrogen Peroxide-Modified Biochars from Wetland Plants for Bisphenol A Removal in Water
    Journal: Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 2024

  • Title: The adsorption of bisphenol A by biochars modified with potassium phosphate
    Journal: Desalination and Water Treatment, 2024

  • Title: How do aeration mode and influent carbon/nitrogen ratio affect pollutant removal, gas emission, functional genes and bacterial community in subsurface wastewater infiltration systems?
    Journal: Water Science and Technology, 2023

Junliang Zhang | Electrochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Junliang Zhang | Electrochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Professor Junliang Zhang is Chair Professor and Director of the Institute of Fuel Cells at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. A nationally recognized expert in electrochemistry, electrocatalysis, fuel cells, and water electrolysis, he has led major national and municipal research programs and authored over 200 peer-reviewed papers, cited more than 20,000 times. He holds over 70 patents, has written two books, and serves on editorial boards of leading journals. His work has earned him top honors, including the First Prize of Shanghai Technology Invention Award (2020) and the Scientific and Technological Progress Award from the China Society of Automotive Engineers (2024).

Prof. Junliang Zhang | Shanghai Jiao Tong University | China

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🎓Education

  • Professor Junliang Zhang is a Chair Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), where he also serves as Director of the Academic Affairs Office and Director of the Institute of Fuel Cells. He holds extensive academic training and professional development in electrochemistry and electrochemical engineering, including international experience that shaped his research direction in energy conversion and catalysis.

👨‍🏫 Experience

  • Professor Zhang has led and participated in a wide range of major national and municipal-level research initiatives, including the National High-Tech Research and Development Program (863 Program), the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the National Key Research and Development Program of China, and projects supported by the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission. His previous affiliations also include research and innovation roles at Brookhaven National Laboratory and the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He is currently a director of the China Fuel Cell Vehicle Industry Alliance and Deputy Director of the Shanghai Research Center for Electrochemical Energy Devices.

🏆Awards and Recognitions

  • Professor Zhang’s achievements have earned him numerous prestigious awards including the First Prize of Shanghai Technology Invention Award in 2020 and the First Prize of Scientific and Technological Progress from the China Society of Automotive Engineers in 2024. Other notable recognitions include the Chenguang Scholar Award (2015), Excellent Teacher Award from SJTU (2014), State Specially Recruited Experts Award (2012), and the Shanghai Eastern Scholar Award (2010). Earlier in his career, he was honored with the Patent Invention Award from Brookhaven National Laboratory and the Distinguished Service Award from SUNY Stony Brook.

💡Skills and Certifications

  • Professor Zhang brings deep expertise in electrochemical analysis, catalyst design, and fuel cell system integration. He is a prolific inventor with over 70 patents and has contributed to both fundamental science and practical engineering solutions in energy technologies. He has authored two technical books and contributed chapters to influential volumes in the field.

🔬 Research Focus

  • Professor Zhang’s research centers on electrochemical energy conversion and storage, with a particular emphasis on electrocatalysis, low platinum fuel cell technologies, and water electrolysis. He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals such as Science, Nature Materials, Nature Energy, JACS, Angewandte Chemie, ACS Energy Letters, and Energy & Environmental Science, with more than 20,000 citations. His work has significantly advanced the development of sustainable and efficient energy systems.

🌎Conclusion

  • Professor Junliang Zhang exemplifies the qualities of a Best Researcher Award recipient: visionary leadership, prolific output, impactful innovation, and a deep commitment to scientific progress and societal impact. His record places him among the global elite in electrochemical research, and he would be a highly deserving winner of this award.

📖Publications

  • Uniformity improvement on in-plane current density distribution of large-area PEMFCs via introduction of along-channel gradient cathode catalyst layer: A numerical study
    Authors: Qilong Feng, Ming Cheng, Huiyuan Li, Shuiyuan Yun Shen, Junliang Zhang
    Journal: International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2025

  •  Thermal Induction-Driven Optimization of Nafion Structures for Enhanced Triple Phase Interfaces in CO2 Reduction Reaction
    Authors: Tianzi Bi, Jiabin You, Shuiyun Shen, Junliang Zhang
    Journal: ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 2025

  • Phosphorus and Cobalt Codoped Transition-Metal Oxides with Accelerated Surface Reconstruction for Efficient Alkaline Oxygen Evolution Reactions
    Authors: Junfang Cheng, Junyu Nie, Xinyi Li, Guanghua Wei, Junliang Zhang
    Journal: Langmuir, 2025

  • Phosphorus doping engineering induces the oxygen defect-rich metallic IrOx layer on the cobalt oxide surface for efficient and stable OER
    Authors: Xinyi Li, Guozhu Zhang, Junyu Nie, Junfang Cheng, Junliang Zhang
    Journal: Materials Today Energy, 2025

  • A 3D Numerical Study on Flow Field Designs in Zero-Gap CO2 Electrolyzers
    Authors: Rongyi Wang, Shu Yuan, Rui Xue, Yangge Guo, Junliang Zhang
    Journal: Energy and Fuels, 2025