Prof. Jiliang Ma | Green Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Jiliang Ma | Green Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Dalian Polytechnic University | China

Jiliang Ma, an Associate Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at Dalian Polytechnic University, has made significant contributions to the field of biomass science and photocatalysis. With a PhD in Biomass Science and Engineering from South China University of Technology (SCUT), Jiliang Ma has built a distinguished academic and professional career, serving on several editorial boards and holding memberships in prestigious scientific societies.

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📚Academic and Professional Background

Jiliang Ma, an Associate Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at Dalian Polytechnic University, holds a Ph.D. in Biomass Science and Engineering from the South China University of Technology (SCUT). Renowned for his expertise, he serves as the Lead Guest Editor for Advanced Powder Materials in the area of Paper and Biomaterials. His professional affiliations include memberships in the Chemical Industry and Engineering Society of China (CIESC), Chinese Chemical Society (CCS), China Technical Association of the Paper Industry (CTAPI), Chinese Society for Imaging Science and Technology (CSIST), and Chinese Society of Micro-Nano Technology (CSMNT). His research primarily focuses on photocatalytic biomass refining to synthesize high-value chemicals, as well as photocatalytic hydrogen production and carbon dioxide reduction, addressing critical challenges in sustainable energy and environmental preservation.

🔬 Research Interests

Jiliang Ma’s research centers on innovative solutions in photocatalytic biomass refining, where he develops advanced methods for producing high-value chemicals. He is also deeply involved in photocatalytic hydrogen production, exploring groundbreaking techniques for clean energy generation. Additionally, his work on carbon dioxide reduction advances strategies to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions through photocatalytic processes, contributing significantly to the fight against climate change.

🚀 Key Contributions

Jiliang Ma has made several pioneering contributions to the field of photocatalytic biomass refining and renewable energy. He achieved the first thermocatalytic synthesis of xylonic acid in a neutral system, a significant milestone in biomass science. His research also introduced the low-temperature photocatalytic synthesis of xylonic acid and lactic acid in alkaline systems, revealing that high alkalinity favors lactic acid production, while low alkalinity enhances xylonic acid synthesis. By combining oxidation and reduction half-reactions, he enabled the simultaneous photocatalytic selective oxidation of biomass to produce lactic acid and hydrogen, improving reaction efficiency. Furthermore, he was the first to elucidate the mechanism for the simultaneous production of lactic acid and CO through photocatalytic biomass refining coupled with CO₂ reduction in alkaline systems, marking a significant advancement in sustainable chemical synthesis.

🌍 Professional Memberships

Jiliang Ma is actively involved in professional organizations, including the Chemical Industry and Engineering Society of China (CIESC), Chinese Chemical Society (CCS), China Technical Association of the Paper Industry (CTAPI), Chinese Society for Imaging Science and Technology (CSIST), and the Chinese Society of Micro-Nano Technology (CSMNT). His membership in these societies reflects his commitment to advancing the fields of chemistry, engineering, and sustainable materials.

Publications Top Noted📄

Chitosan-amidated lignin aerogel beads efficiently loaded with lanthanum hydroxide for phosphate removal from aqueous solutions

Authors: Cui, R., Ma, J., Li, X., Zhang, J., Sun, R.

Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

Year: 2024

In-situ carbon-doped poly(triazine imide) modified with silver nanoparticles for synergistic efficient photocatalytic CO2 reduction coupled with biomass refining

Authors: Liu, Z., Li, A., Ma, J., Jiang, W., Sun, R.

Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal

Year: 2024

Fabricating a CNIS@SL S-Scheme Heterojunction with Spatial Charge Separation for Boosting Photocatalytic Biomass Reforming

Authors: Li, X., Ma, J., Jiang, W., Zhang, J., Sun, R.

Journal: ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering

Year: 2024

Enhancing Photocatalytic Activity for Solar-to-Fuel Conversion: A Study on S-Scheme AgInS2/CeVO4@Biocharx Heterojunctions

Authors: Zhang, J., Ling, W., Li, A., Hong, M., Sun, R.

Journal: Advanced Functional Materials

Year: 2024

Scaling up clean production of biomass-derived organic acids as a step towards the realization of dual carbon goals: a review

Authors: Ali, Z., Ma, J., Sun, R.

Journal: Green Chemistry

Year: 2024

Prof Dr. Ken-Lin Chang, Green Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Ken-Lin Chang, Green Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Ken-Lin Chang,  National Sun Yat-sen,  Taiwan

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🌟Summary

Ken-Lin Chang is a Professor at the Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Sun Yat-Sen University, and a Jointly Appointed Professor in the Department of Public Health, Kaohsiung Medical University. With a robust academic background and international research experience, his expertise lies in environmental biotechnology and sustainable energy solutions.

 👨‍🏫Professional Experiences

Ken-Lin Chang currently serves as a Professor at the Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Sun Yat-Sen University, a position he has held since July 2024. Simultaneously, he is a Jointly Appointed Professor at the Department of Public Health, Kaohsiung Medical University. His academic journey at National Sun Yat-Sen University began earlier, as an Associate Professor from July 2020 to June 2024. During this period, he also held a Joint Appointment as an Assistant Professor at Kaohsiung Medical University.

Prior to his tenure at National Sun Yat-Sen University, Ken-Lin held several prominent academic roles across various institutions. Between February 2017 and June 2020, he worked as an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Environmental Engineering, while also being a Jointly Appointed Assistant Professor at Kaohsiung Medical University from August 2019 to June 2020.

Ken-Lin’s earlier career includes international academic experiences. He served as an Associate Professor at the School of Environmental Science and Engineering at Guangdong University of Technology from March 2014 to January 2017. Additionally, he worked as an Associate Researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Urban Environment from March 2012 to February 2014. His postdoctoral studies were conducted at Academia Sinica’s Institute of Biological Chemistry between January 2008 and February 2012.

Throughout his career, Ken-Lin has also had the opportunity to serve as a Visiting Scholar at notable institutions. He spent time at Magdeburg University, Germany (July to September 2007), Peking University, China (November 2006 to January 2007), and Saitama University, Japan (July to September 2006), engaging in various environmental science and safety research initiatives.

🔬Specialties and Research Interests

Ken-Lin Chang’s research expertise lies in Environmental Biotechnology, with a key focus on advancing sustainable technologies in Bioenergy and Biorefinery Engineering. He has made significant contributions in the development of Biomass-Based Materials and CO2 Conversion techniques aimed at addressing environmental challenges. Additionally, he is known for his work on VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) Control, targeting the reduction of air pollutants. His diverse range of research interests underscores his commitment to innovating in areas critical to environmental sustainability and pollution mitigation.

Publications Top Noted📚

Production of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural from fructose via inherent catalytic properties of a biphasic system without external catalyst addition

Authors: Huynh, Q.T., Padilla, A.F., de Luna, M.D.G., Chen, K.-F., Chang, K.-L.

Journal: Green Chemistry

Year: 2023

Combination of deep eutectic solvent and functionalized metal-organic frameworks as a green process for the production of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and furfural from sugars

Authors: Huynh, Q.T., Huang, Q., Leu, S.-Y., Liao, C.-S., Chang, K.-L.

Journal: Chemosphere

Year: 2023

Highly effective synthesis of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural from lignocellulosic biomass over a green and one-pot reaction in biphasic system

Authors: Huynh, Q.T., Zhong, C.-T., Huang, Q., Dong, C.-D., Chang, K.-L.

Journal: Bioresource Technology

Year: 2023

Assessing the suitability of municipal sewage sludge and coconut bran as breeding medium for Oryza sativa L. seedlings and developing a standardized substrate

Authors: Lin, L., Qin, J., Zhang, Y., Gouda, S.G., Huang, Q.

Journal: Journal of Environmental Management

Year: 2023

Photoelectrochemical degradation of TMAH by green synthesized silver modified titanate nanotube arrays

Authors: Chen, W.-X., Chen, K.-F., Chang, K.-L., Chen, Y.-C., Peng, Y.-P.

Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering

Year: 2023

Potential Application Performance of Hydrochar from Kitchen Waste: Effects of Salt, Oil, Moisture, and pH

Authors: Su, X., He, J., Khan, M.A., Gouda, S., Huang, Q.

Journal: Toxics

Year: 2023

 

Dr .Ajay Singh, Green Chemistry, Future Chemistry Visionary Award

Dr .Ajay Singh, Green Chemistry, Future Chemistry Visionary Award

Doctorate at CSIR-IICT, India

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Summary 📜

Dr. Ajay K. Singh is a distinguished researcher with expertise in chemistry, particularly in the field of metalo-organic derivatives of Zinc(II). He has been awarded numerous fellowships and honors for his contributions to scientific research. Dr. Singh has successfully commercialized several products and has a strong background in both academic and industrial projects.

Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry
    Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University, 2012
    Title: Studies of Metalo-Organic Derivatives of Zinc(II)
  • M.Sc. in Chemistry
    Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University, 2006
  • B.Sc. in Zoology, Botany, and Chemistry
    Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University, 2004
  • GATE Qualified
    Chemistry, 2009

Professional Experience 🏅

  • Inspire Faculty, CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad
    Nov 2016 - Present
  • Postdoctoral Fellow, POSTECH, Korea
    Oct 2012 - Oct 2016
  • Senior Research Fellow, CSIR, India
    Apr 2012 - Sep 2012
  • Senior Research Fellow, BRNS, India
    Oct 2010 - Jan 2012
  • Junior Research Fellow, UGC, India
    Apr 2007 - Aug 2010

Research Interests 🔬

  • Material Design: Developing advanced materials for various applications.
  • Metalo-Organic Chemistry: Specializing in Zinc(II) derivatives.
  • Flow Chemistry: Innovating continuous-flow processes for pharmaceutical synthesis.
  • Electro-Organic Synthesis: Advancing microreactor technologies for chemical production.

Awards and Honors 🏆

  • DST-SRA Fellowship (2022)
  • Excellent grade in DST-ECR Project
  • Distinguished Speaker at Flow Chemistry India (2017, 2018)
  • Assistant Professor at AcSIR (2017)
  • Early Career Research Award (2017)
  • DST-Inspire Faculty (2016)
  • Best Paper Award (2015), BK21 PLUS, Korea
  • ITMO University Post-Doctoral Fellowship (2015), Russia
  • Excellent Paper Presentation Award (2014), Korean Society of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
  • Featured on the cover gallery of Green Chem and ChemSusChem (2014)
  • CSIR SRF (Ext.) (2012), India

Projects and Funding 💼

Government Funding

  • DST-Inspire Faculty
  • Early Career Research Award, 2017
  • CSIR-Mission Mode
  • Hindustan Petroleum and Chemical Limited (₹90 lakh)
  • CSIR-FBR
  • CSIR-FTT

Industrial Funding

  • Biological E.
  • Virupaksha
  • Merck
  • AAP Pharma
  • Amar Equipment
  • USP
  • Rallies India
  • Suven Pharma

Products Commercialized 🛠️

  • Microseparator (Amar Equipment’s, Mumbai)
  • Electro-organic Synthesis Microreactor (Amar Equipment’s, Mumbai)
  • Manual Back Pressure Regulator (Amar Equipment’s, Mumbai)
  • Pilot Scale Aq.-Org. Separator (Amar Equipment’s, Mumbai)
  • Favipiravir (Cipla, Mumbai)

Products Ready for Commercialization 🚀

  • Diazo-cube
  • H-Cube
  • Continuous-Flow Celecoxib
  • Continuous-Flow Daclatasvir
  • High-throughput Flow Reactor
  • Highly-efficient Electro-photo-flow Reactor
  • Continuous-Flow Nycergoline
  • Continuous-Flow Pregabalin, Gabapentin
  • Continuous-Flow Sildenafil and its Intermediate Synthesis
  • Sun-flower Derived Solar Panel Continuous-flow Reactor

Notable Publications📝

  • Paper Title: Thermal/photochemical micro-flow probe system for direct C-H bond functionalization of biologically active molecules
    • Authors: Wang, K.; Li, Y.; Zhang, S.
    • Journal: Nature
    • Volume: 568
    • Issue: 7753
    • Pages: 536-540
    • Year: 2019
  • Paper Title: BODIPY-Based Mitochondrial Targeted NIR-Responsive CO-Releasing Platform for the On-Demand Release of CO to Treat Cancer
    • Authors: Zhao, L.; Sun, W.; Liu, Z.; Fan, Q.; Huang, W.
    • Journal: ACS Nano
    • Volume: 14
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 3805-3817
    • Year: 2020
  • Paper Title: Diazomethane mediated sealing of carboxylic moieties in MOFs: Opening doors for increased hydrophobicity
    • Authors: Chen, H.; Wang, M.; Liu, J.; Li, Y.
    • Journal: Journal of the American Chemical Society
    • Volume: 142
    • Issue: 8
    • Pages: 3755-3760
    • Year: 2020
  • Paper Title: Micro-total process system machine (μ-TPSM) for rapid synthesis of antiretroviral darunavir
    • Authors: Tan, X.; Zhang, L.; Wang, H.; Liu, Y.; Ma, Y.
    • Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal
    • Volume: 399
    • Issue: 125772
    • Pages: 1-10
    • Year: 2020
  • Paper Title: Elements-Continuous-Flow Platform for Coupling Reactions and Anti-viral Daclatasvir API Synthesis
    • Authors: Lee, J.; Kim, S.; Park, J.; Cho, H.
    • Journal: Organic Process Research & Development
    • Volume: 24
    • Issue: 9
    • Pages: 2052-2061
    • Year: 2020