Mr. Wenjie Du, Computational Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Mr. Wenjie Du, Computational Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Mr. Wenjie Du, University of Science and Technology of China, China

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🎓Educational Background

Wenjie Du pursued his Bachelor’s Degree at Northeastern University in the School of Metallurgy and Environmental Science from 2014 to 2018, where he was mentored by Mei Wang. Following this, he completed his Master’s Degree in Applied Chemistry at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) from 2018 to 2021 under the guidance of Wenwei Li. Currently, he is working towards his Ph.D. in Software Engineering at USTC, with Yang Wang as his advisor, a journey he embarked on from 2021 to 2023.

🏆Awards 

Throughout his academic career, Wenjie has received several prestigious accolades. He was honored with the GuSu Outstanding Scholarship in 2021 from the Suzhou Laboratory. Additionally, he was awarded the Shenzhen Stock Exchange Scholarship twice, first in 2022 and again in 2023, from USTC. In 2023, he also received the Tang Xiaoyan Scholarship from Peking University and the esteemed Chinese Academy of Sciences President’s Scholarship.

🔍Research Scope 

Wenjie’s research focuses on Knowledge and Data-Driven AI for Science, exploring several significant areas:

AI for Environmental Science:
His work includes predicting water and air quality, conducting carbon emission calculations, and performing pollution source tracing analysis to improve environmental outcomes.

AI for Chemistry:
He investigates methods for distinguishing between conformational isomers and chiral molecules, predicting molecular properties, and conducting spectral analysis to enhance chemical understanding.

AI for Materials:
Wenjie is involved in catalyst design, specifically in metal ratio control and analysis. He also studies the impact of solvent effects on material adsorption processes to predict properties effectively.

Publications Top Noted📝

Spatiotemporal pattern of greenhouse gas emissions in China’s wastewater sector and pathways towards carbon neutrality

Authors: Wen-Jie Du, Jia-Yuan Lu, Yi-Rong Hu, Juanxiu Xiao, Cheng Yang, Jie Wu, Baocheng Huang, Shuo Cui, Yang Wang, Wen-Wei Li
Journal: Nature Water
Year: 2023

Deciphering urban traffic impacts on air quality by deep learning and emission inventory

Authors: Wenjie Du, Lianliang Chen, Haoran Wang, Ziyang Shan, Zhengyang Zhou, Wenwei Li, Yang Wang
Journal: Journal of Environmental Sciences
Year: 2023

Chemistry-informed molecular graph as reaction descriptor for machine-learned retrosynthesis planning

Authors: Baicheng Zhang, Xiaolong Zhang, Wenjie Du, Zhaokun Song, Guozhen Zhang, Guoqing Zhang, Yang Wang, Xin Chen, Jun Jiang, Yi Luo
Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Year: 2022

Moltc: Towards molecular relational modeling in language models

Authors: Junfeng Fang, Shuai Zhang, Chang Wu, Zhengyi Yang, Zhiyuan Liu, Sihang Li, Kun Wang, Wenjie Du, Xiang Wang
Journal: arXiv preprint arXiv:2402.03781
Year:  2024

Source identification and prediction of nitrogen and phosphorus pollution of Lake Taihu by an ensemble machine learning technique

Authors: Yirong Hu, Wenjie Du, Cheng Yang, Yang Wang, Tianyin Huang, Xiaoyi Xu, Wenwei Li
Journal: Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering
Year: 2023

Prof Dr. Reza Zarghami, Computational Fluid Dynamics in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering Innovation Award

Prof Dr. Reza Zarghami, Computational Fluid Dynamics in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering Innovation Award

Prof Dr. Reza Zarghami, University of Tehran, Iran

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🎓Educational Background

Prof. Zarghami earned his B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from Shiraz University (1991-1995), followed by an M.Sc. (1995-1998) and Ph.D. (2003-2009) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tehran. He further expanded his expertise with a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal, Canada (2009).

📅Professional Experience 

His career path includes roles as Assistant Professor (2009-2014), Associate Professor (2014-2019), and currently as a Professor (2019-present). He also served as an Adjunct Professor (2012-2014), underscoring his dedication to both teaching and research.

🔬Research Labs Development 

Prof. Zarghami has played a pivotal role in establishing the Pharmaceutical Engineering Lab and the Advanced Process Control Lab at the University of Tehran, providing essential infrastructure for cutting-edge research and advanced student training in chemical engineering.

🏆Achievements and Awards 

Throughout his career, Prof. Zarghami has made remarkable contributions by developing new courses and research centers, authoring influential publications such as a book on CFD-DEM and Fluid Dynamics, and receiving multiple university awards and national recognition for his achievements in academia.

🔬Domain and Research Lines 

Prof. Dr. Reza Zarghami specializes in Chemical/Process Engineering, with his research focusing on three key areas: Modeling and Simulation, Data Science and Analysis, and Pharmaceutical Engineering. His work in these domains bridges theoretical innovation and practical application, contributing to advancements in chemical engineering.

🤝Professional Memberships 

He is actively involved in several esteemed organizations, such as the Iranian Association of Chemical Engineering, Iranian Association of Engineering Education, and the Chief-Editors Committee at the College of Engineering, University of Tehran. Prof. Zarghami also contributes to the Research and Development Committee at the School of Chemical Engineering and serves on the Developing Committee for Iranian Petroleum Standard (IPS) under the Ministry of Petroleum. His global contributions include membership in World-Academies (WAC) for Education and Research and the Center of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Engineering.

🌟Leadership/Executive Experience 

Prof. Zarghami has held several leadership positions, including Head of the Pharmaceutical Engineering Program (2009-2013) and Head of Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Energy and Environment Group (2013-2015). He is currently the Dean of the School of Chemical Engineering (2021-2024), where he leads initiatives aimed at promoting innovation and academic excellence.

📚Teaching Activities

In his role as an educator, Prof. Zarghami is committed to creating an engaging learning environment through active learning and student engagement. He has developed and taught key courses such as Mixing Process, Advanced Fluid Mechanics, and CFD in Chemical Engineering, focusing on practical and research-oriented education.

📊Research Activities

His research encompasses Data Science, Modeling and Simulation, and Pharmaceutical Engineering. His notable projects include work on Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos, Multiphase Flow and Conditional Monitoring, and Process Fault Detection and Control, all of which have significant implications for the future of chemical engineering and process optimization.

💻Computer Skills 

Prof. Zarghami possesses advanced proficiency in several computational tools, including Matlab, Python, Fortran, C++, Ansys Fluent, Hysis, Aspen, and OpenFoam. These skills enable him to conduct complex simulations and analyses essential for cutting-edge research in chemical and process engineering.

Publications Top Noted📑

Jet injection and spout formation in a fluidized bed

Authors: Khakpour, H., Mostoufi, N., Sotudeh-Gharebagh, R., Zarghami, R.

Journal: International Journal of Multiphase Flow

Year: 2024

Development of robust polysesquioxane/polymer dual-network hybrid membranes for flue gas carbon capture

Authors: Chen, Y., Li, Q., Liu, H., Tsuru, T., Wang, B.

Journal: Chemical Engineering Science

Year: 2024

Optimized data driven fault detection and diagnosis in chemical processes

Authors: Ardali, N.R., Zarghami, R., Gharebagh, R.S.

Journal: Computers and Chemical Engineering

Year: 2024

CFD-DEM mixing of rod-like and spherical particles in fluidized beds

Authors: Kazemi, S., Zarghami, R., Mostoufi, N., Sotudeh-Gharebagh, R., Chaouki, J.

Journal: Powder Technology

Year: 2024

Biocompatible nano-bandage modified with silver nanoparticles based on herbal for burn treatment

Authors: Karami, R., Moradipour, P., Arkan, E., Rashidi, K., Darvishi, E.

Journal: Polymer Bulletin

Year: 2024

On Bubble-Jet Interactions in Fluidized Beds

Authors: Rabbani, A., Sotudeh Gharebagh, R., Zarghami, R., Mostoufi, N.

Journal: Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research

Year: 2024