Guangying Tan | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Guangying Tan | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Sichuan University, China

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🎓 Education Background

Dr. Tan earned his B.S. in Chemistry (2014), followed by his M.S. and Ph.D. (2019) at Sichuan University, under the supervision of Prof. Jingsong You, specializing in C–H activation. He then completed a prestigious postdoctoral fellowship (2019–2022) with Prof. Frank Glorius at the University of Münster, Germany, focusing on energy-transfer-enabled alkene/heteroarene difunctionalization, a frontier area in photoredox catalysis.

💼 Research and Academic Experience

Dr. Tan currently serves as Professor at Sichuan University, where he leads a research group exploring next-generation organic transformations. His postdoctoral research in Germany significantly advanced the use of light-driven and radical-based methodologies in complex molecule construction. His lab focuses on sustainable catalysis, with special attention to green synthetic approaches that avoid heavy metals and harsh conditions.

🔬 Research Interests

His research centers on organic synthesis, with particular expertise in C–H activation, visible-light photocatalysis, and electrochemical transformations. He has developed transition-metal-catalyzed oxidative couplings of (hetero)arenes to synthesize fluorescent materials for light-emitting applications. Furthermore, his design of oxime-ester-based bifunctional reagents has enabled metal-free processes such as 1,2-diamination, amino-carboxylation, and 1,4-oxyamination/carboamination of alkenes. These methods have opened eco-friendly routes to amino acids, amino alcohols, and diamines.

🧪 Technical Expertise

Dr. Tan’s technical skills include transition-metal catalysis, radical chemistry, photoredox catalysis, electrosynthesis, and the design of novel activation strategies. His approaches are known for their high selectivity, broad substrate scope, and green chemistry principles, making them valuable for both academic and industrial applications.

Notable Publications📚

📚Persistent acyclic Cp*Ir(III) complexes and their reactivities in cross-coupling reactions

Authors: Yimin Wu, Yayin Deng, Guangying Tan, Jingsong You

Journal: Nature Communications

Year: 2025

📚Construction of acenaphthylenes via C−H activation-based tandem penta- and hexaannulation reactions

Authors: Jian Li, Tao Liu, Junjie Liu, Cheng Zhang, Yudong Yang, Guangying Tan, Jingsong You

Journal: Nature Communications

Year: 2024

📚Discovery of Organic Optoelectronic Materials Powered by Oxidative Ar–H/Ar–H Coupling

Authors: Yudong Yang, Yimin Wu, Zhengyang Bin, Cheng Zhang, Guangying Tan, Jingsong You

Journal: Journal of the American Chemical Society

Year: 2024

📚Iron-Catalyzed para-Selective C–H Allylation of Aniline Derivatives

Authors: Qiulin You, Xin Xiao, Yang Shi, Yimin Wu, Guangying Tan

Journal: Organic Letters

Year: 2023

📚Energy transfer-enabled unsymmetrical diamination using bifunctional nitrogen-radical precursors

Authors: Guangying Tan, Mowpriya Das, Roman Kleinmans, Felix Katzenburg, Constantin Daniliuc, Frank Glorius

Journal: Nature Catalysis

Year: 2022

📚Highly Selective Radical Relay 1,4-Oxyimination of Two Electronically Differentiated Olefins

Authors: Guangying Tan, Fritz Paulus, Ángel Rentería-Gómez, Remy F. Lalisse, Constantin G. Daniluc, Osvaldo Gutierrez, Frank Glorius

Journal: Journal of the American Chemical Society

Year: 2022

Mr. Chengbo Gu – Stereochemistry – Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Chengbo Gu – Stereochemistry – Best Researcher Award

Northeast Forestry University, China

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🎓 Education Background

Mr. Chengbo Gu holds a Ph.D. and has an extensive academic background in pesticides and phytomedicine. He pursued his postdoctoral fellowship from August 2008 to May 2011 at ZHEJIANG Hisun Pharmaceutical Co. LTD, specializing in phytomedicine research. Prior to that, he earned his Ph.D. in Pesticide Sciences from China Agricultural University, Beijing (September 2003 – June 2006). His Master of Science (M.S.) in Pesticides was completed at Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China (September 2000 – June 2003). He laid his foundational knowledge with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Agronomy from the same university (September 1995 – June 1999).

👨‍🏫 Professional Title & Research Interests

Currently serving as a Professor, Mr. Chengbo Gu specializes in Medicinal Plants and Phytomedicines as well as Pesticide Detection Technologies and Safety Evaluation. His research contributes significantly to agricultural safety and pharmaceutical advancements.

🏢 Working Experience

Since July 2006, Mr. Chengbo Gu has been actively working at the Key Laboratory of Forest Plant Ecology, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China. His role involves extensive research and innovation in plant ecology, pesticide applications, and phytomedicine advancements.

Notable Publications📝

📝6PPD-quinone degradation by unactivated peroxymonosulfate via direct oxidation and enhanced generation of 1O2

Authors: Haibin Yu, Nannan Wu, Zhenzhen Liu, Huiyu Zhao, Shanshan Di, Zhiwei Wang, Chengbo Gu, Xinquan Wang, Peipei Qi

Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal

Year: 2025

📝Study on the Enantioselective Separation, Dissipation, and Residue of Chiral Fenpropathrin in Vegetables by Supercritical Fluid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (SFC-MS/MS)

Authors: Linnan Wang, Xinquan Wang, Hongyu Liu, Zhiwei Wang, Peipei Qi, Huiyu Zhao, Zhenzhen Liu, Chengbo Gu, Shanshan Di

Journal: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry

Year: 2024

📝Fusarium solani G6, a novel vitexin-producing endophytic fungus: characterization, yield improvement and osteoblastic proliferation activity

Authors: Pei-jia Tang, Zhi-hui Zhang, Li-li Niu, Cheng-bo Gu, Wen-yi Zheng, Hai-chao Cui, Xiao-han Yuan

Journal: Biotechnology Letters

Year: 2021

📝Characterization, culture medium optimization and antioxidant activity of an endophytic vitexin-producing fungus Dichotomopilus funicola Y3 from pigeon pea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.]

Authors: C.B. Gu, H. Ma, W.J. Ning, L.L. Niu, H.Y. Han, X.H. Yuan, Y.J. Fu

Journal: Journal of Applied Microbiology

Year: 2018

Mr. Pierre Audebert – High nitrogen content aromatics – Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Pierre Audebert – High nitrogen content aromatics – Best Researcher Award

ENS Paris-Saclay – France

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🎓Educational Journey 

Pierre Audebert’s academic foundation was laid at the prestigious Ecole Supérieure de Physique et Chimie Industrielle de la Ville de Paris (ESPCI), where he graduated in 1982 with an engineering degree. He then pursued a Ph.D. in Electrochemistry at the University of Grenoble, completing his thesis in July 1987 under the supervision of Dr. G. Bidan at the Laboratoire d’Electrochimie Moléculaire du Centre d’Etudes Nucléaires de Grenoble.

🏛️Academic and Professional Career

Pierre’s professional career took off when he was recruited by CNRS as a permanent member of the Laboratoire d’Electrochimie Moléculaire at Paris 7 University in 1988. He was later promoted to a professorship at the University of Franche Comté in 1993. His career saw another transition when he became a professor at the Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan in 1998, where he led a research team of 8 to 14 members in the PPSM Laboratory. He continued his groundbreaking research and leadership until 2016, when Dr. G. Clavier succeeded him as the head of the group.

🌐Research and Global Contributions 

Pierre Audebert has had an impressive international presence. He has held post-doctoral positions in the Laboratoire de Physico-chimie Moléculaire at the Centre d’Etudes Nucléaires de Grenoble and completed research visits at prestigious institutions across the world, including Regensburg University (Germany), Warsaw Technical University (Poland), and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). He also served as a visiting professor in Japan, South Africa, the USA, and South Korea. Additionally, he was an associate professor at Zhejiang University (China) for 5 years.

🌟Honors and Recognition 

Pierre Audebert’s exceptional career is highlighted by numerous accolades, including being admitted as an IUF Senior Member in October 2014. This distinction, awarded to 40 senior members among the French academic community, is a testament to his extraordinary contributions to the field of chemistry.

Notable Publications📝

📝Fluorogenic heptazines functionalized with tetrazine rings for conjugation through inverse Electron Demand Diels-Alder reaction

Authors: M. Yvin, E. Michel, R. Métivier, C. Allain, P. Audebert

Journal: Dyes and Pigments

Year: 2025

📝Sonocrystallization induced thermally activated delayed fluorescence via distortion of molecular geometry

Authors: A. Maggiore, Y. Qu, P. Pander, P. Audebert, F. Miomandre

Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry C

Year: 2024

📝Functionalization and Crosslinking of Reduced Graphene Oxide Sheets by Multiple Tetrazine Units to Improve the Energy Storage in Supercapacitors

Authors: M. Bosmi, A. Adeniji, E. Michel, M. Gauthier, F. Miomandre

Journal: ChemElectroChem

Year: 2024

📝Heptazine derivative bearing tetrazine capped arms: A new fluorescent and redox platform for reduced graphene oxide functionalization

Authors: C. Marin, E. Dalloz, M. Bosmi, F. Miomandre, P. Audebert

Journal: Synthetic Metals

Year: 2024

 

Dr. Kexin Li | Inorganic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Kexin Li | Inorganic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at China University of Geosciences, Beijing | China

Kexin Li is a distinguished Ph.D. candidate in Environmental Science and Engineering at the China University of Geosciences, Beijing. Her academic endeavors center on vital research areas including backfill materials for mine goafs, environmental functional materials, waste resource utilization, and the solidification/stabilization of heavy metals.

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🌍 Academic and Professional Background

I am currently pursuing a PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering at the China University of Geosciences, Beijing. My research primarily focuses on backfill materials for mine goafs, environmental functional materials, waste resource utilization, and the solidification/stabilization of heavy metals. My academic journey has equipped me with in-depth expertise in these areas, and I am committed to promoting sustainable environmental management and pollution control.

🔬 Areas of Research

Kexin Li’s research encompasses several pivotal domains in environmental science and engineering. She focuses on backfill materials for mine goafs, aiming to enhance the safety, stability, and sustainability of mining operations. Her work in environmental functional materials explores innovative solutions to address environmental challenges and improve material performance for ecological applications. Additionally, she is dedicated to advancing waste resource utilization, creating efficient methods to repurpose industrial and municipal waste into valuable resources. Another critical area of her research involves the solidification and stabilization of heavy metals, ensuring the effective management and reduction of environmental risks associated with hazardous materials. These research interests collectively contribute to sustainable environmental practices and pollution mitigation.

🧪 Research Contributions

I have actively participated in national projects, including the National Key Research and Development Program and the National Natural Science Foundation of China. My notable achievements include:

Developing low-carbon cemented backfill materials.

Investigating the environmental impact of solid waste utilization.

Publishing research in prestigious journals such as CSCM, CBM, and Materials.

✍️ Reviewer Role

As a reviewer for the International Journal of Materials Science and Applications, I contribute to advancing global knowledge in environmental science and engineering, further showcasing my commitment to the field.

Publications Top Noted

Source Tracing Analysis of the Exceedance of NH3-N and CODMn in Shallow Groundwater in the Central Typical Area of the Yangtze River Delta

Authors: Xiangmei Li, Kexin Li, Shuqin Li, Zehai Li, Lili Wan, Wei Guo

Journal: Scientific Reports

Year: 2024

Innovative Synthesis of Low-Carbon Cemented Backfill Materials through Synergistic Activation of Solid Wastes: An Integrated Assessment of Economic and Environmental Impacts

Authors: Kexin Li, Xilin Li, Jun Yao, Qi Sun, Haowen Xue, Chuanyang Du

Journal: Case Studies in Construction Materials

Year: 2024

The Effect of Acid Mine Drainage on the Properties of an All-Solid Waste Paste Backfill Body Based on Oil Shale Residue

Authors: Hao Ling, Xilin Li, Haowen Xue, Qi Sun, Ling Liu, Chuanyang Du, Kexin Li

Journal: Construction and Building Materials

Year: 2024

Experimental Study on Microstructure and Erosion Mechanisms of Solid Waste Cemented Paste Backfill under the Combined Action of Dry–Wet Cycles and Sulphate Erosion

Authors: Kexin Li, Xilin Li, Chuanyang Du, Haowen Xue, Qi Sun, Ling Liu

Journal: Materials

Year: 2022

Preparation of Cemented Oil Shale Residue–Steel Slag–Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag Backfill and Its Environmental Impact

Authors: Xilin Li, Kexin Li, Qi Sun, Ling Liu, Jianlin Yang, Haowen Xue

Journal: Materials

Year: 2021