Mrs. Jing Nie | Inorganic Chemistry | Sustainable Chemistry Pioneer Award

Mrs. Jing Nie | Inorganic Chemistry | Sustainable Chemistry Pioneer Award

Ningxia University, China

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🎓 Academic Background

Mrs. Jing Nie holds a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Environmental Engineering from Yamaguchi University, Japan, which she completed between October 2019 and September 2022. Prior to this, she earned a Master’s degree in Materials Physics and Chemistry in 2013 and a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Chemistry in 2010, both from Jiangxi Normal University, China. Her multidisciplinary education provides her with a broad and deep understanding of chemical materials science, environmental systems, and energy technologies.

👩‍🔬 Professional Profile

Mrs. Jing Nie is currently serving as an Associate Professor at the School of Materials and New Energy, Ningxia University, located in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China. With a strong academic background and a focus on applied scientific research, she has significantly contributed to the advancement of membrane materials and gas separation technologies. Her work is centered on clean energy applications and the modification of porous carbon materials for natural gas upgrading and hydrogen purification.

🧪 Research Interests

Mrs. Jing Nie’s specialized research areas include:
Gas Separation; Membrane Materials Preparation; Preparation and Modification of Carbon Porous Materials; H₂-Related Gas Pairs Separation; and Natural Gas Upgrading. Her research focuses on the design, fabrication, and performance enhancement of advanced membrane systems for sustainable energy and environmental applications. She emphasizes innovative approaches to improve the efficiency and selectivity of membrane-based separation techniques, particularly targeting hydrogen purification and methane recovery.

🏢 Professional Experience

Mrs. Jing Nie began her career at Ningxia University in September 2013, working in the Photovoltaic Materials Key Laboratory. During this time, she contributed to various research initiatives focused on photovoltaic materials and renewable energy solutions. Since October 2022, she has been affiliated with the School of Materials and New Energy, continuing her research and teaching endeavors while mentoring students and leading innovative projects in membrane and materials science.

Notable Publications📝


📝Effect of Chemical Vapor Deposition of Toluene on Gas Separation Performance of Carbon Molecular Sieve Membranes
  • Authors: Jing Nie; Norimasa Yoshizawa; Kazuhiro Tanaka*

  • Journal: Journal of Porous Materials

  • Year: 2022

Assist. Prof. Dr. Madhu Mohan Varishetty | Solar energy | Distinguished Scientist Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Madhu Mohan Varishetty | Solar energy | Distinguished Scientist Award

Mohan Babu University, India

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🎓 Educational Qualifications

Dr. Madhu Mohan Varishetty holds a strong academic foundation in Physics and Electronics. He completed his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry between 1993 and 1996. He pursued his M.Sc. (Tech) from Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, specializing in Physics and Electronics, from 1996 to 1999, and secured the Second Rank in his batch, earning the Sreemathi Suseela Sreeramamurthy Prize. His M.Sc. project, titled “Street Light Illumination Control”, was carried out at Amara Raja Batteries, Tirupati. Later, he completed his Ph.D. in Physics from the same university (2002–2007), with a dissertation titled “Studies in Thin Films – Investigations on Electrical Properties of Pure and Doped PEO Polymer Electrolyte Films for Solid State Battery Applications.”

🧑‍🏫 Teaching and Research Experience (20 Years)

Dr. Varishetty has accumulated over two decades of experience in teaching and research. Since June 2022, he has been working as an Assistant Professor in Physics at Mohan Babu University, Tirupati. Prior to this, he served as an Assistant Professor at IIIT Ongole Campus from July 2017 to June 2022. Between July 2015 and July 2017, he held the post of Associate Professor in Physics and R&D Coordinator (Humanities and Sciences) at S.V. College of Engineering, Tirupati. He was also an Associate Professor at Vemu Institute of Technology, Kothakota from August 2014 to May 2015. These roles reflect his commitment to teaching, mentoring students, and conducting academic research in physics and material science.

👨‍🏫 Early Teaching Experience (Before Ph.D.)

Before pursuing his Ph.D., Dr. Varishetty gained valuable teaching experience across various institutions. He began his career as a Lecturer at A.P. Residential Junior College, Gyarampalli (1999–2001), followed by positions at Narayana Junior College, Tirupati (2001–2002), Government Degree College, Nagari (2002–2004), and SPW Degree College, Tirupati (2004–2005). These roles helped shape his early academic philosophy and teaching methodology, particularly in Physics and Electronics.

🌐 International Research Experience (6.7 Years)

Dr. Varishetty has rich international research experience, which greatly enriched his academic and scientific exposure. From 2009 to 2014, he worked as a Senior Researcher at Shizuoka University, Japan, where his focus was on dye-sensitized solar cells and polymer gel electrolytes. Earlier, from 2007 to 2009, he served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Wuhan University of Technology, China, within the State Key Laboratory for Advanced Nano-material Synthesis. His work in China primarily involved lithium batteries, specifically composite polymer electrolyte films, and the synthesis of polymer surfactants and nanostructures of V₂O₅ and MoO₃. These international stints helped refine his skills in nanotechnology and electrochemical materials.

🏛️ Administrative Experience (3.7 Years)

Alongside his academic roles, Dr. Varishetty has held significant administrative positions. He served as the Associate Dean Academics at IIIT Ongole Campus, Idupulapaya, from July 2017 to July 2019. Subsequently, he was promoted to the role of Additional Dean Academics at the IIIT Ongole Campus, Ongole, from November 2019 to July 2021. His administrative leadership was instrumental in academic planning, student affairs, and faculty coordination, contributing to the institutional growth of IIIT Ongole.

🔬 Research Fields of Interest

Dr. Varishetty’s research interests are diverse and focus on emerging technologies in energy storage and nanomaterials. His primary areas include the synthesis of various nanomaterials, dye-sensitized and silicon-based solar cells, nanoelectrodes made from advanced materials, and polymer gel and solid electrolyte nanocomposites for lithium-ion batteries. He is also deeply involved in the development of supercapacitors, gas sensors, and semiconductor devices.

🧪 Research Expertise and Techniques

Dr. Varishetty is proficient in various materials preparation and characterization techniques. He has experience with spray pyrolysis and spin coating for preparing ZnO and TiO₂-based photoelectrodes. He has also worked extensively on the synthesis of imidazolium ionic liquids and polymer gel electrolytes using PEO, PEG, and PAN. His expertise includes hydrothermal and sol-gel methods for synthesizing nanocomposites, as well as solution casting and hot pressing techniques for developing polymer electrolyte films. These methods are essential to his research in solar cells, batteries, and supercapacitors.

🏆 Awards and Achievements

Dr. Madhu Mohan Varishetty’s scientific excellence has been recognized with multiple awards and honors. In 2023, he received the First Place in Oral Presentation at Sai Ram Engineering College, Chennai, and also won the Best Oral Presentation Award at Nagarjuna University. His contributions during his postdoctoral tenure were acknowledged by the 44th China Postdoctoral Foundation Grade-II Award (No: 20080440966). Additionally, his academic distinction during his postgraduate studies earned him the Second Rank and the Sreemathi Suseela Sreeramamurthy Prize.

Notable Publications📝


📝A novel poly(acrylonitrile)/poly(ethylene glycol)-based polymer gel electrolyte for high efficiency dye sensitized solar cells

Author: Madhu Mohan Varishetty, Murakami Kenji, Nazia Tarannum, Srinivasa Rao Damaraju, Madhavi Jonnalagadda

Journal: Energy Advances

Year: 2023


📝Investigation on Sb-doped SnO₂ as an efficient sensor for the detection of formaldehyde

Author: Thirukachhi Suvarna, K. Ganga Reddy, Varishetty Madhu Mohan, Gunja Lavanya, M.V. Ramana Reddy, C.P. Vardhani

Journal: Materials Today Communications

Year: 2023


📝Green synthesis of cotton flower shaped nickel oxide nanoparticles: Anti-bacterial and tribological studies

Author: A. Uma Ravi Sankar, Y.B. Kiran, V. Madhu Mohan, A.B.V. Kiran Kumar, M. Venkata Varalakshmi

Journal: Inorganic Chemistry Communications

Year: 2023


📝Novel KOH treated Li-CuO as cathode for the application of lithium-ion batteries

Author: V. Madhu Mohan, T. Suvarna, P. Balaji Bhargav, P. Mohan Babu

Journal: The European Physical Journal Applied Physics

Year: 2023


📝The effect of substrate temperature on the structural, optical, and electrical properties of Cu-doped indium oxide (CIO) thin films deposited by spray pyrolysis technique

Author: Varishetty Madhu Mohan, Thirukachhi Suvarna, Varishetty Madhumohan, Gunja Lavanya, Dr. Vardhani

Journal: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics

Year: 2022


 Astrophysical Applications of Aluminum, Strontium Lanthanate Phosphors Doped with Terbium and Europium

Author: Varishetty Madhu Mohan, D. Srinivasa Rao, V. Madhu Mohan, A. V. Narasimha Rao, K. V. R. Murthy

Journal: International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology

Year: 2021

Prof. Dongyang Wang | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dongyang Wang | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, China

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🎓 Academic and Professional Background

Dongyang Wang earned his Master’s degree in Chemistry from Shihezi University in 2019, followed by a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Shandong University in 2023. His academic path reflects a consistent focus on chemical analysis and advanced materials. Since joining academia, he has been actively engaged in research, publication, and peer-review activities, making significant contributions to the scientific community.

🧪 Areas of Research

His main research areas include the development of electrochemical sensors, immune and nucleic acid analysis, and the design of smart functional materials for analytical applications. He focuses on creating innovative sensing technologies that integrate chemistry with biomedical diagnostics and environmental monitoring.

🧬 Contributions to Science and Innovation

Dr. Wang has made impactful contributions to analytical chemistry by developing highly sensitive and selective electrochemical sensing platforms. His work has led to the publication of several SCI-indexed papers in prestigious journals such as ACS Nano, Analytical Chemistry, Biosensors and Bioelectronics, Chemical Communications, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, and Talanta. He has advanced the field through the design of novel nanomaterials, which significantly improve detection limits and response times in biosensing applications. As a peer reviewer for journals like Biotechnology & Applied Biochemistry, International Journal of Analytical Chemistry, and Chinese Chemistry Letters, he actively contributes to maintaining scientific rigor and quality in research dissemination.

🌐 Professional Memberships

Dr. Wang is affiliated with several professional societies relevant to chemistry and analytical science, continuously engaging in collaborative and interdisciplinary research efforts.

Notable Publications📝


📝Alkaline-earth-metal-ion blending enhanced mechanoluminescence of lanthanide ions in MZnOS hosts for stress sensing and anticounterfeiting
  • Authors: Jia, J.; Wang, D.; Gao, X.; Xu, Y.; Ren, X.; Zou, G.

  • Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry C

  • Year: 2023


📝Surface-Defect-Involved and Eye-Visible Electrochemiluminescence of Unary Copper Nanoclusters for Immunoassay
  • Authors: Wang, D.; Gao, X.; Ren, X.; Zhang, B.; Zou, G.

  • Journal: Analytical Chemistry

  • Year: 2023


📝Valence-State-Engineered Electrochemiluminescence from Au Nanoclusters
  • Authors: Wang, D.; Gao, X.; Jia, J.; Zhang, B.; Zou, G.

  • Journal: ACS Nano

  • Year: 2023


📝A General Route for Chemiluminescence of n-Type Au Nanocrystals
  • Authors: Fu, L.; Zhang, B.; Gao, X.; Dong, S.; Wang, D.; Zou, G.

  • Journal: Analytical Chemistry

  • Year: 2022


📝Coreactant-Free and Direct Electrochemiluminescence from Dual-Stabilizer-Capped InP/ZnS Nanocrystals: A New Route Involving n-Type Luminophore
  • Authors: Fu, L.; Gao, X.; Dong, S.; Jia, J.; Xu, Y.; Wang, D.; Zou, G.

  • Journal: Analytical Chemistry

  • Year: 2022