Qi Sun | Membrane Materials | Best Researcher Award

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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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Camilla Djenne Buarque Muller | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Camilla Djenne Buarque Muller | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

PUC-Rio | Brazil

Prof. Dr. Camilla Djenne Buarque Müller is a distinguished Brazilian chemist recognized for her impactful contributions to synthetic organic chemistry, natural products chemistry, and medicinal chemistry. She earned her Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Chemistry from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), where she conducted innovative research on pterocarpans, aza-pterocarpans, and palladium-catalyzed arylation strategies. Her academic career includes key faculty positions at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), where she progressed from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor, and currently continues her scientific leadership at Fluminense Federal University (UFF). Prof. Müller has also held important roles within the Brazilian Chemical Society (SBQ), serving as Vice-Secretary and Secretary of SBQ-Rio. Her research interests span heterocyclic synthesis, triazole hybrids, CFTR modulator development, covalent organic frameworks, and structure-activity relationships applied to drug discovery. She has received numerous prestigious honors, including Research Productivity Fellowships (CNPq), Scientist of Our State (FAPERJ), Young Scientist of Our State, Best Poster Awards, and multiple recognitions for excellence in undergraduate and graduate supervision. Prof. Müller continues to advance chemistry through impactful publications, mentorship, and contributions that strengthen Brazil’s scientific community.

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Zeitune, D. C., Azevedo, M. F. M. F., Rangel, M. S., Bastos, R. de S., Neto, J. de B. V., Pessoa, C. do Ó., & Buarque, C. D. (2025). Synthesis and antitumoral activity of novel biaryl hydroxy-triazole and fluorene-triazole hybrids. Exploration of Drug Science.

Carneiro, L. S. A., & Buarque, C. D. (2025). Arylation of C=C bonds via non-cross-coupling reactions: historical evolution of the Meerwein arylation mechanisms. ChemTexts.

Azevedo, M. F. M. F., Zeitune, D. C., de Farias, R. L., Junior, E. N. C., Bacalhau, M., Amaral, M. D., Lopes-Pacheco, M., & Buarque, C. D. (2025). Direct access of 4-acyl-1,2,3-triazoles from acetophenones: A synthetic shortcut for novel p.Phe508del-CFTR traffic correctors. Journal of Molecular Structure.

Bacalhau, M., Ferreira, F. C., Azevedo, M. F. M. F., Rosa, T. P., Buarque, C. D., & Lopes-Pacheco, M. (2025). Rescue of mutant CFTR channel activity by investigational co-potentiator therapy. Biomedicines.

Cifuentes, J. M. C., Henrique, F. J. F. S., Ligiéro, C. B. P., Esteves, P. M., & Buarque, C. D. (2024). Covalent organic frameworks as a versatile platform for iron-catalyzed sp³ C–H activation and cross-coupling via decarboxylative oxidation. European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry.

Ferreira, F., Buarque, C., & Lopes-Pacheco, M. (2024). Organic synthesis and current understanding of the mechanisms of CFTR modulator drugs Ivacaftor, Tezacaftor, and Elexacaftor. Molecules.

da Silva, V. D., Zalewska, K., Petrovski, Z., Buarque, C. D., Branco, L. C., & Esteves, P. M. (2023). Covalent organic frameworks as promising materials for the removal of metal and organic pollutants from water. Materials Today Sustainability.