Mrs. Nuerbiya Yalikun – Electrochemistry – Best Researcher Award

Xinjiang University, China

Author Profile

🎓 Educational Background

Dr. Nuerbiya Yalikun has an extensive academic background in chemistry and food science. She earned her Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (2016-2019). Prior to that, she obtained her Master’s degree in Food Science from Xinjiang University (2012-2015) and a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Engineering from the same institution (2006-2011). Her academic journey has equipped her with deep expertise in organic chemistry, thermodynamics, and materials science.

🏛 Professional Experience

Dr. Yalikun is currently an Associate Professor at the School of Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang University (since August 2021). She previously served as a Lecturer (2019-2021) at the same institution. Throughout her career, she has focused on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, coal tar pitch extraction, and thermodynamic properties. Her research contributions have been instrumental in advancing the field of chemical engineering.

🔬 Research Contributions & Funded Projects

Dr. Yalikun has actively contributed to national research projects in China. She is currently the Principal Investigator of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Regional Science Foundation Project (22168038), which focuses on the extraction, separation, and thermodynamic properties of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in Xinjiang coal tar pitch (2022-2025, RMB 350,000). She also participated in the NSFC Joint Fund Project (U2003133, 2021-2023, RMB 580,000), which studied the selective dissociation and dry fractionation regulation of oil-rich coal micro-components in Xinjiang.

🏆 Impact & Future Contributions

Dr. Nuerbiya Yalikun’s research is making significant strides in organic chemistry, material science, and environmental sustainability. Through her extensive work in coal tar pitch, thermodynamics, solvent recovery, and electrochemical sensing, she continues to push the boundaries of scientific innovation. As an Associate Professor and leading researcher, her future contributions are expected to further enhance sustainable chemical processes and material advancements in academia and industry.

Notable Publications📝

📝A hydrophilic/hydrophobic switch on polymer surface triggered by calcite towards separation of hazardous PVC from plastic mixtures

Authors: Yingshuang Zhang, Yuwei Zhao, Zhibo Qian, Chongqing Wang, Hui Wang
Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials
Year: 2025

📝Synthesis of coal tar pitch derived porous carbon and its application for electrochemical detection of phenol isomers

Authors: Mailidan Wumaer, Tianyi Huo, Hongzhou Gong, Nuerbiya Yalikun
Journal: Microchemical Journal
Year: 2025