Assoc Prof Dr. Jianping Yang | Central South University, China
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🎓 Education and Academic Journey
Dr. Jianping Yang earned his Ph.D. in Thermal Engineering from the State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion at Huazhong University of Science and Technology between 2012 and 2017. His pioneering research during this time laid a solid foundation for his future career in energy and environmental science. Prior to that, he completed his B.E. in Thermal Energy and Power Engineering at Shandong Jianzhu University from 2008 to 2012, where he excelled in understanding and developing thermal energy systems.
🔬 Research Interests
Dr. Yang is a leading figure in environmental remediation and thermal energy conversion. His primary research interests focus on advanced materials for environmental remediation, where he explores innovative solutions to tackle pollution and improve environmental quality. In addition, he specializes in thermal conversion technologies, such as pyrolysis and incineration, to efficiently manage municipal solid waste. His research in these areas aims to advance sustainable practices in energy production and waste management.
🏆 Awards and Recognitions
Dr. Yang’s groundbreaking contributions to research and innovation have earned him several prestigious awards and recognitions. He is an IAAM Fellow and recipient of the Young Scientists Medals from the International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM). He is also recognized as one of the World’s Top 2% Scientists for his global impact in environmental science. His excellent presentations have been recognized at international conferences, including the Best Presentation Award at the 7th International Conference on Energy and Environmental Science (2023) and the Outstanding Oral Presentation at the 8th International Conference on Combustion, Incineration, Pyrolysis, Emission, and Climate Change (2014).
đź’Ľ Academic and Professional Roles
Since July 2017, Dr. Yang has served as an Associate Professor at Central South University. He also holds leadership positions such as Deputy Director of the Expert Committee at the Engineering Technology Research Center for Comprehensive Utilization of Zinc Waste Resources in Hunan Province. His editorial contributions include roles as a RISING STAR Editorial Board Member for DeCarbon, a Young Editorial Board Member for Clean Coal Technology, and a Guest Editor for several leading journals, including Energy Reports, Energies, and Environmental Science and Engineering.
Publications Top Notedđź“š
Numerical simulation of homogeneous elemental mercury oxidation within an electrostatic precipitator
Authors: Huang, G., Zu, H., Yang, Z., Yang, J., Li, H.
Journal: Chemical Engineering Science
Year: 2025
Advances in Supported Metal Chalcogenides for Elemental Mercury Capture from Industrial Flue Gas
Authors: Yang, Z., Zheng, J., Leng, L., Qu, W., Li, H.
Journal: Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology
Year: 2024
Biomimetic mercury immobilization by selenium functionalized polyphenylene sulfide fabric
Authors: Li, H., Meng, F., Zhu, P., Qu, W., Yang, J.
Journal: Nature Communications
Year: 2024
A complete review on the oxygen-containing functional groups of biochar: Formation mechanisms, detection methods, engineering, and applications
Authors: Chen, J., Zhou, J., Zheng, W., Leng, L., Li, H.
Journal: Science of the Total Environment
Year: 2024
H2S induced in-situ formation of recyclable metal sulfide-based sorbent for elemental mercury sequestration in natural gas
Authors: Zheng, W., Yang, W., Chen, J., Yang, Z., Li, H.
Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal
Year: 2024