Viswanadha Srirama Rajasekhar Pullabhotla | Catalysis | Research Excellence Award

 

Prof. Viswanadha Srirama Rajasekhar Pullabhotla | Catalysis | Research Excellence Award

University of Zululand | South Africa

Professor V.S.R. Rajasekhar Pullabhotla is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Zululand with extensive academic, industrial, and research experience. Trained in chemistry and chemical sciences, he has worked across chemical industries, national research organizations, and higher education institutions. He leads the Catalysis Research Group at UNIZULU, with research interests spanning heterogeneous catalysis, advanced oxidation processes, wastewater treatment, bioflocculation, and nanomaterials. He has authored over 121 peer-reviewed publications, eight monographs, and holds two registered patents. Recognized as an NRF-rated C2 scientist, his work significantly advances sustainable chemistry and environmental remediation.

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Julia Shamshina | Biopolymers | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Julia Shamshina | Biopolymers | Research Excellence Award

Texas Tech | United States

Dr. Julia Shamshina is an accomplished chemist and academic leader specializing in sustainable chemistry and biopolymeric materials. She earned her B.S. and M.S. in Chemical Engineering from D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia and completed her Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry at The University of Alabama. Her professional career spans industrial research, national laboratories, startups, and academia, including roles as Research Chemist, Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Fellow, Senior Research Scientist, and multiple Chief Scientific Officer appointments in technology-driven companies. Dr. Shamshina has held academic positions at McGill University and Texas Tech University, where she is currently an Assistant Professor at the Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute with a joint appointment in Chemistry and Biochemistry. Her research focuses on biopolymers, chitin, functional biopolymeric materials, ionic liquids, biotechnology, and advanced separation technologies, with strong emphasis on green chemistry and sustainable processes. She has received numerous honors, including a NASA Tech Brief Award, a Green Chemistry Challenge Award, and multiple innovation and accelerator awards. Overall, Dr. Shamshina’s career reflects impactful contributions at the intersection of chemistry, sustainability, and translational research.

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Marcin Przybylak | Surface Modification | Materials Chemistry Advancement Award

Dr. Marcin Przybylak | Surface Modification | Materials Chemistry Advancement Award

Poznan Science and Technology Park, Adam Mickiewicz University Foundation | Poland

Dr. Marcin Przybylak is a chemical scientist with expertise in applied and environmental chemistry and a strong focus on research-to-industry translation. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Chemistry and a PhD in Chemical Sciences from the Faculty of Chemistry at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. He currently serves as an Associate Researcher at the Poznań Science and Technology Park, where his responsibilities include scientific research, project implementation, publication and patent preparation, supervision of graduate research, coordination of research teams, and collaboration with industrial partners. His previous professional experience includes work as a Senior Technician at the Greater Poland Center for Advanced Technologies, with a focus on electrospinning research and scientific equipment processes, and as an Assistant at the Institute of Natural Fibers and Medicinal Plants, contributing to experimental design and material characterization. His research interests include functional materials, electrospinning technologies, and applied chemical innovation. Recognized through institutional research achievements and competitive projects, he continues to make meaningful contributions to applied chemistry and technological development.

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Santhos Kumar A U | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Santhos Kumar A U | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Dr. MGR Educational Research Institute, Chennai | India

Dr. Santhosh Kumar A. U. is an accomplished academician and researcher in the field of Chemistry, currently serving as Professor at Dr. MGR University, Educational Research Institute, Chennai. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Anna University, Chennai, following an M.Sc. in Applied Chemistry from CEG, Anna University, and a B.Sc. in General Chemistry from the University of Madras. With over a decade of experience spanning teaching and research, he has held progressive academic positions including Associate Professor and Assistant Professor, and has also contributed significantly as a Research Associate and Senior Research Fellow at the Central Institute of Plastics Engineering Technology (CIPET), Chennai. His research interests focus on applied chemistry, materials science, and innovative research methodologies. Dr. Santhosh Kumar has received awards for innovative research work, leadership and service excellence, and contributions to major institutional milestones. His career reflects a strong commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and impactful educational leadership.

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Syzygium aromaticum Oil Mediated Green Combustion Synthesis of Ag-Doped MgFe2O4 Nanoparticles: Photoluminescence, Electrochemical, and Photocatalytic Investigations

Journal of Molecular Structure, 2026

Moritz Rosenthal | Electrochemistry | Research Excellence Award 

Mr. Moritz Rosenthal | Electrochemistry | Research Excellence Award 

Aalto University | Finland

Mr. Moritz Rosenthal is a dedicated chemist and doctoral candidate at Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering, Finland, with a strong focus on material and nano chemistry. He earned his M.Sc. in Chemistry from Leibniz University, Hanover, with distinction, emphasizing advanced inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry, and his B.Sc. in Chemistry from the same institution, graduating with a solid foundation in synthesis and characterization of materials, including transition metal seleno phosphates. His professional journey includes research assistant roles at both Leibniz University and Aalto University, where he synthesized and analyzed catalysts for oxygen evolution reactions in acidic electrolytes, targeting sustainable replacements for platinum group metals in proton exchange membrane electrolyzers. During his Master’s thesis, he collaborated internationally with experts on advanced material studies, and his industrial internship at Honeywell Specialty Chemicals led to a patented invention related to low-melting flux materials. His research interests encompass catalysis, electrochemistry, transition metal oxides, and sustainable hydrogen technologies. Mr. Rosenthal has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, innovative research contributions, and a commitment to advancing clean energy solutions. His work bridges fundamental chemistry and applied materials science, reflecting both scholarly rigor and practical impact in the field of sustainable energy and advanced functional materials.

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Qi Sun | Membrane Materials | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Qi Sun | Membrane Materials | Best Researcher Award

Zhejiang University | China

Prof. Qi Sun is a distinguished chemist and academic leader recognized for impactful contributions to chemical and biochemical engineering, particularly in materials chemistry and catalysis. He earned his PhD in Chemistry from Zhejiang University (2009–2014) under the mentorship of Feng-Shou Xiao, following a Bachelor’s degree in Material Chemistry from Harbin University of Science and Technology (2005–2009). After completing doctoral training, he gained extensive international research experience as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Zhejiang University, supervised by Jixue Li and Feng-Shou Xiao, and subsequently in the Department of Chemistry at the University of South Florida under Shengqian Ma. These roles strengthened his expertise in advanced functional materials, porous materials, catalysis, and structure–property relationships. He currently serves as Professor at the College of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Zhejiang University, where he leads innovative research integrating chemistry, materials science, and engineering applications. His academic excellence has been recognized through multiple prestigious honors, including Outstanding Doctoral Thesis at Zhejiang University, National Scholarship and Outstanding Graduate Student awards, and Outstanding Undergraduate Graduation Thesis distinction. Through sustained research innovation, mentorship, and scholarly leadership, Prof. Qi Sun continues to advance chemical science and foster the next generation of researchers.


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Zhongmin Zhou | Solar Cells | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Zhongmin Zhou | Solar Cells | Research Excellence Award

Qingdao University of Science and Technology | China

Prof. Zhongmin Zhou is a Professor at Qingdao University of Science and Technology and a leading researcher in the field of new energy materials, with a strong focus on high-performance perovskite solar cells. He received his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees from Qingdao University of Science and Technology and the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, respectively, building a solid foundation in materials chemistry and device physics. Following his doctorate, he undertook postdoctoral research at the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (CAS), the National Institute for Materials Science, and The University of Tokyo, gaining extensive international research experience in advanced functional materials. Since joining Qingdao University of Science and Technology, he has been actively engaged in molecular design and device engineering to enhance the efficiency, stability, and scalability of perovskite photovoltaic devices. His research outcomes have been widely recognized through publications in top-tier journals such as Nature Photonics, Nature Communications, JACS, Angewandte Chemie, and Advanced Materials, accumulating over 5,000 citations. He has received multiple academic honors and competitive research awards for his innovative contributions. Overall, Prof. Zhou’s work significantly advances next-generation solar energy technologies and supports the global transition toward sustainable energy solutions.

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Ion-Mediated Self-Healing Strategy Enabling Efficient and Stable ETL-Free Perovskite Solar Cells
Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2025
Additive Engineering Toward Suppression of Sn2+ Oxidation in Sn–Pb Perovskite Solar Cells: Mechanisms, Advances, and Outlook
– Review Article, 2025
Ion-Migration-Induced Dual Interface Dipoles for High-Performance Perovskite Solar Cells
Matter, 2025
Competitive-Coordination-Induced Crystallization Regulation for Efficient and Stable Sn–Pb Perovskite Solar Cells
Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2025
Substituent Adjustment Strategy on Modifying Perovskite/Spiro-OMeTAD Interface in Perovskite Solar Cells
Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025

Yaqing Li | Materials Science | Research Excellence Award

Ms. Yaqing Li | Materials Science | Research Excellence Award

Ms. Yaqing Li | Xi ‘an University of Science and Technology | China

Ms. Yaqing Li is an accomplished researcher and academic recognized for her contributions to safety science, fire prevention engineering, and advanced coal fire hazard control. She earned her doctoral degree from the School of Safety Science and Engineering at Xi’an University of Science and Technology, preceded by a master’s degree from the Missouri University of Science and Technology in the United States and a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the China University of Mining and Technology. Her professional journey includes progressive roles from assistant lecturer to associate professor at Xi’an University of Science and Technology, followed by her current position in the technology sector. Her research focuses on coal fire hazards, building fire prevention and control, carbon dioxide capture and utilization, nanotechnology applications, and the development of innovative fire-suppression materials. Over the years, she has received multiple national and international awards, including prizes for Scientific and Technological Progress from leading Chinese associations and recognition at the International Conference on Industrial Process Safety and Thermal Analysis. Her work continues to advance fire-safety technologies and contributes significantly to industrial safety innovation.

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(2026). Research on a dual-factor method for assessing coal spontaneous combustion tendency based on low-temperature adsorption and high-temperature reaction synergy. Fuel.

(2026). Challenges and advances in nanolubricants: Stability, performance mechanisms, and industrial applications.

(2026). Investigation of the oxidation mechanism of coal carboxyl functional groups using naphthalene acetic acid as a model compound. Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids.

(2025). Ultrasonic extraction and oxidation of spontaneous combustion groups in coals of different metamorphic levels. Materials Chemistry and Physics.

(2025). Study on transformation characteristics and oxidation kinetics of coal spontaneous combustion induced by thermal radiation. Thermal Science and Engineering Progress.

Huangjie Lu | Ion Detection | Young Researcher Award

Dr. Huangjie Lu | Ion Detection | Young Researcher Award

Changzhou University | China

Dr. Huangjie Lu is a dedicated researcher specializing in radiochemistry, actinide chemistry, coordination chemistry, radiation detection, and crystallographic separation. He holds a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, an M.Eng. in Materials Science and Engineering from Soochow University, and a B.Eng. in the same field from the Nanjing Institute of Technology. His professional experience includes serving as an Assistant Researcher at the Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, where he contributed extensively to advanced radiochemical and coordination compound studies, and he currently continues his academic journey at Changzhou University. Dr. Lu’s research explores the design, synthesis, and functional development of coordination compounds, inorganic complexes, and MOF-based materials, leading to more than 40 peer-reviewed publications, including over 24 first- or corresponding-author papers in top-tier journals such as JACS, Nature Communications, Advanced Science, and ACS Sensors. He has also secured nine granted patents demonstrating his innovative contributions to chemical sciences. Recognized for his impactful research and scientific leadership, Dr. Lu continues to advance the frontiers of inorganic and radiochemistry, contributing significantly to material innovation and radiochemical applications.

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Gu, Q., Lei, J., Deng, W., Zhang, H., Zhang, Z.-H., Lu, H., Hu, B., & Xie, J. (2025). “A uranyl-based luminescent dosimeter for ultralow-dose tracking of UV and X-ray radiation” in Chemical Communications.

Cheng, S., Xu, T., Qian, J., Lu, H., Zhang, Z.-H., He, M.-Y., & Chen, Q. (2025). “Adsorption of radioiodine species by a microporous rare-earth-organic framework” in Inorganic Chemistry.

Yang, J., Bai, Y., Lu, H., Ma, J., Xie, J., Qiu, J., Guo, X., Wang, Y., Wang, S., & Lin, J. (2025). “Emergence of acidity modulation as a new strategy for eliciting stable radicals in multi-stimuli-responsive metal-oxo clusters” in Chinese Chemical Letters.

Bai, Y., Yang, J., Yang, L., Lu, H., Ma, J., Qiu, J., Wang, Y., & Lin, J. (2025). “Identical metal–organic frameworks with distinct colors: the role of modulator in directing photophysical properties” in ACS Materials Letters.

Bai, Y., Lu, H., Lei, M., Qiu, J., & Lin, J. (2025). “An ultrastable luminescent covalent organic polymer for selective Pd²⁺ detection in strong acid” in EcoEnergy.

Yin, X., Wang, Y., Li, Y., Jia, X., Sun, J., Lu, H., & Li, Q. (2025). “Selective crystallization separation driven by structural divergence in lanthanide mixed-organic systems” in Inorganic Chemistry.

Yang, J., Lu, H., Yang, L., Yao, Y., Wei, Z., Chen, M., Qi, H., Ren, Y., Wang, Y., Qiu, J., et al. (2024). “Lanthanide organic–inorganic hybrids for X-ray scintillation and imaging” in Inorganic Chemistry.

Jean-Manuel Raimundo | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Jean-Manuel Raimundo | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Aix Marseille Univ, CINaM | France

Prof. Dr. Jean-Manuel Raimundo is an accomplished scientist in organic chemistry and nanoscience, recognized for his contributions to molecular materials, functional chromophores, and advanced nanostructured systems. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, a Master’s degree in Chemistry, a PhD in Organic Chemistry, and a Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches, establishing a strong academic foundation for his multidisciplinary research. His professional journey includes roles as temporary lecturer, assistant professor, associate professor, professor, and full professor at leading French universities, along with postdoctoral research at globally renowned institutions such as ETH Zurich and Total Elf Fina. He also completed international research assignments and served as an invited professor in Japan, contributing to collaborative advancements in molecular engineering and nanoscience. His research spans organic materials, photoactive systems, molecular electronics, supramolecular chemistry, and functional nanomaterials, with sustained involvement in major research laboratories including CINaM and UMR units. Prof. Raimundo has been honored with multiple distinctions, including innovation prizes, scientific excellence bonuses, and competitive fellowships supporting high-level research. His career reflects a dedication to advancing molecular materials and nanoscience through innovative research, international collaboration, and impactful scientific leadership.

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Raimundo, J.-M., Blanchard, P., Gallego-Planas, N., Mercier, N., Ledoux-Rak, I., Hierle, R., & Roncali, J. (2002). “Design and synthesis of push−pull chromophores for second-order nonlinear optics derived from rigidified thiophene-based π-conjugating spacers.” The Journal of Organic Chemistry.

Raimundo, J.-M., Blanchard, P., Frere, P., Mercier, N., Ledoux-Rak, I., Hierle, R., & Roncali, J. (2001). “Push–pull chromophores based on 2,2′-bi(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (BEDOT) π-conjugating spacer.” Tetrahedron Letters.

Malytskyi, V., Simon, J.-J., Patrone, L., & Raimundo, J.-M. (2015). “Thiophene-based push–pull chromophores for small molecule organic solar cells (SMOSCs).” RSC Advances.

Liu, S.-G., Shu, L., Rivera, J., Liu, H., Raimundo, J.-M., Roncali, J., Gorgues, A., & Echegoyen, L. (1999). “A New Dyad Based on C60 and a Conjugated Dimethylaniline-Substituted Dithienylethylene Donor.” The Journal of Organic Chemistry.

Videlot, C., Ackermann, J., Blanchard, P., Raimundo, J.-M., Frère, P., Allain, M., de Bettignies, R., Levillain, E., & Roncali, J. (2003). “Field‐Effect Transistors Based on Oligothienylenevinylenes: From Solution π‐Dimers to High‐Mobility Organic Semiconductors.” Advanced Materials.

Raimundo, J.-M., Blanchard, P., Brisset, H., Akoudad, S., & Roncali, J. (2000). “Proquinoid acceptors as building blocks for the design of efficient π-conjugated fluorophores with high electron affinity.” Chemical Communications.

Edelmann, M. J., Raimundo, J.-M., Utesch, N. F., Diederich, F., Boudon, C., Gisselbrecht, J.-P., & Gross, M. (2002). “Dramatically enhanced fluorescence of heteroaromatic chromophores upon insertion as spacers into oligo(triacetylene)s.” Helvetica Chimica Acta.