Tag: Green Technology Award

🎓 Academic and Professional Background

Prof. Dr. Meng Zhang is a tenure-track professor in the College of Optical Science and Engineering at Zhejiang University, China. She earned her Ph.D. in Engineering Thermophysics from Zhejiang University in 2016, and went on to serve as a Research Scientist and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2017 to 2022. Her academic path reflects a strong foundation in interdisciplinary research spanning optoelectronics, materials science, energy, and chemistry.

🔬 Research Interests and Expertise

Prof. Zhang’s research is focused on optoelectronic devices for solar energy conversion and storage, with particular attention to third-generation solar cells and solar fuel production through H₂O splitting and CO₂ reduction. Her work aims to develop high-efficiency, sustainable energy systems by integrating advanced material design with innovative device engineering.

🤝 Scientific Collaborations

She maintains dynamic research collaborations with leading scholars worldwide. These include Prof. Jinsong Huang (University of North Carolina), Prof. Tianquan Lian (Emory University), and Prof. Jean-Luc Bredas (University of Arizona), with whom she has co-authored publications on solar cell technologies. She also works with Prof. Zhiqun Lin (National University of Singapore), Prof. Jun Chen (University of California, Los Angeles), and Prof. Jun Cheng (Zhejiang University) on CO₂ reduction and solar fuel production, resulting in several impactful joint journal publications.

🌍 Professional Memberships

She is an active member of the American Chemical Society (ACS), reflecting her engagement with the global chemical and energy research community.

☀️ Research Areas and Vision

Prof. Zhang’s research spans key areas in solar energy conversion, energy storage, and sustainable fuels, aligning with global goals for green technology innovation. Her contributions are shaping the future of clean energy solutions through a unique blend of scientific rigor and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Notable Publications📝

📄 Photoelectrocatalytic Reduction of CO₂ into Chemicals Using Pt-Modified Reduced Graphene Oxide Combined with Pt-Modified TiO₂ Nanotubes

Authors: Jun Cheng, Meng Zhang, Gai Wu, Xin Wang, Junhu Zhou, Kefa Cen

Journal: Environmental Science & Technology

Year: 2014

📄 The charge carrier dynamics, efficiency and stability of two-dimensional material-based perovskite solar cells

Authors: Bing Wang, James Iocozzia, Meng Zhang, Meidan Ye, Shicheng Yan, Huile Jin, Shun Wang, Zhigang Zou, Zhiqun Lin

Journal: Chemical Society Reviews

Year: 2019

📄 Enabling tailorable optical properties and markedly enhanced stability of perovskite quantum dots by permanently ligating with polymer hairs

Authors: Young Jun Yoon, Yajing Chang, Shuguang Zhang, Meng Zhang, Shuang Pan, Yanjie He, Chun Hao Lin, Shengtao Yu, Yihuang Chen, Zewei Wang, Yong Ding, Jaehan Jung, Naresh Thadhani, Vladimir V. Tsukruk, Zhitao Kang, Zhiqun Lin

Journal: Advanced Materials

Year: 2019

📄 Unconventional route to oxygen‐vacancy‐enabled highly efficient electron extraction and transport in perovskite solar cells

Authors: Bing Wang, Meng Zhang, Xun Cui, Zewei Wang, Matthew Rager, Yingkui Yang, Zhigang Zou, Zhong Lin Wang, Zhiqun Lin

Journal: Angewandte Chemie International Edition

Year: 2020

📄 Synergistic cascade carrier extraction via dual interfacial positioning of ambipolar black phosphorene for high‐efficiency perovskite solar cells

Authors: Meng Zhang, Meidan Ye, Wenlong Wang, Chunyuan Ma, Shun Wang, Qiliang Liu, Tianquan Lian, Jinsong Huang, Zhiqun Lin

Journal: Advanced Materials

Year: 2020

Dr. Mudasir Ahmad – carbon fibers – Best Researcher Award

Posted on 24/03/202524/03/2025 by sciencefather

Dr. Mudasir Ahmad – carbon fibers – Best Researcher Award

Northwestern Polytechnical University, China

Author Profiles

🎓Educational Background

Dr. Mudasir Ahmad has established a strong academic foundation in chemistry, specializing in environmental and sustainable research. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Jamia Millia Islamia, India (2013-2018), following his M.Phil. in Chemistry from Bundelkhand University, India (2011-2012). Prior to that, he completed his M.Sc. in Chemistry at Barkatullah Vishwavidyalaya, India (2009-2011) and his B.Sc. in Chemistry at Kashmir University, India (2006-2009). His educational journey has equipped him with in-depth knowledge of chemical sciences, environmental sustainability, and pollution control.

🏛️Professional Experience

Dr. Ahmad’s career spans academia and research institutions, where he has made notable contributions to the field of environmental chemistry. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor at Northwestern Polytechnical University, China (since October 2022), where he leads research in waste management and energy sustainability. Previously, he worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the same university (2018-2022), focusing on environmental and energy-related challenges. His earlier roles include Assistant Professor at Jammu University, India (August 2018 – October 2018) and Lecturer in Chemistry at School Education India (March 2013 – August 2013). Through these positions, he has significantly contributed to scientific research while mentoring aspiring chemists.

🔬Research Expertise and Focus Areas

Dr. Ahmad’s research is centered around environmental chemistry, sustainable technologies, and resource recovery. His main research areas include:

Environmental Technologies and Pollution Control

Dr. Ahmad specializes in wastewater treatment for industrial refineries and urban wastewater systems. His research explores advanced treatment technologies to improve water purification and pollution mitigation.

Energy and Environmental Sustainability

His work in uranium extraction from seawater and microwave absorption technologies aims to enhance energy sustainability. These innovative studies contribute to clean energy development and efficient resource utilization.

Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Recycling

Dr. Ahmad is actively engaged in precious metal recovery from e-waste, a crucial step in reducing environmental hazards and promoting sustainable waste management. His research helps in creating efficient circular economy models for electronic waste disposal.

🏆Awards and Recognitions

Dr. Mudasir Ahmad’s remarkable contributions to environmental science and sustainable chemistry have been acknowledged with several prestigious awards. In 2017, he received the Best Innovation Award at TERI University, presented by USAID, for his groundbreaking research in environmental sustainability and pollution control technologies. His dedication to advanced research earned him the Senior Research Fellow Award in the same year, conferred by the University Grants Commission of India (UGC), recognizing his excellence in scientific research and innovation. Additionally, in 2014, he was honored as a Basic Science Research Fellow by UGC India, acknowledging his significant contributions to fundamental scientific research and its applications in environmental chemistry. These accolades reflect his commitment to pioneering research and developing sustainable solutions for global environmental challenges.

Notable Publications📝

📝Two-step spin transition around room temperature in a FeIII complex

Authors: Jianfeng Wu, Mengtao Li, Qianqian Yang, Baoliang Zhang, Jinkui Tang

Journal: Dalton Transactions

Year: 2025

📝Strategically coupled tungsten oxide-zinc oxide photosystems for solar-driven nerve agent simulant degradation and hydrogen evolution

Authors: Idrees Khan, Muhammad Rizwan Tariq, Mudasir Ahmad, Ibrahim Khan, Baoliang Zhang

Journal: Separation and Purification Technology

Year: 2025

📝Thickness-controlled HsGDY/N-doped double-shell hollow carbon tubes for broadband high-performance microwave absorption

Authors: Fangrong Zhang, Lei Zhang, Jiqi Wang, Baoliang Zhang

Journal: Carbon

Year: 2025

📝Ordered Mesoporous Multishell Composite Microspheres with Controlled Loading of Magnetic Particles for Enhanced Electromagnetic Wave Absorption Performance

Authors: Zeyu Liu, Qingyan Li, Kehan Zhao, Shipeng Wang, Mudasir Ahmad, Lei Zhang, Baoliang Zhang

Journal: Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research

Year: 2025

📝Fine-Tuning the Anisotropies of Air-Stable Single-Molecule Magnets Based on Macrocycle Ligands

Authors: Jianfeng Wu, Jingsong Li, Qianqian Yang, Dan Liu, Jinkui Tang, Baoliang Zhang

Journal: Inorganic Chemistry

Year: 2025

Dr. Wenjie Yan | Triboelectric Nanogenerator | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 27/01/2025 by sciencefather

Dr. Wenjie Yan | Triboelectric Nanogenerator | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at College of Mathematics & Physics, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, China

Professional Profiles

🎓 Academic & Professional Background

Yan Wenjie, a lecturer at the College of Mathematics & Physics, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, holds a master’s degree from Capital Normal University (2016) and a doctorate from Beijing Institute of Technology (2020). He completed his post-doctoral research at the Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, CAS, in 2022. His research focuses on triboelectric nanogenerators, sensors, and 2D micro-devices, where he received the China Postdoctoral Fund and led an enterprise-commissioned project. With 17 SCI papers (500+ citations), including in Nature Communications, Advanced Materials, and Advanced Energy Materials, he holds 2 patents and teaches 2 courses. His contributions to triboelectric nanogenerators and strong academic collaborations have earned him significant recognition.

🔬 Areas of Research

Triboelectric Nanogenerator (TENG): Wenjie Yan made groundbreaking discoveries, such as the contact enhancement phenomenon, which increases output energy by prolonging contact time. He also invented a flexible film discharge switch, enhancing energy conversion efficiency and used aerodynamics to improve device robustness. Additionally, his work on the asymmetric structure capacitor effect broke traditional surface charge density limitations.

Sensor Research: Yan achieved remarkable advancements in strain sensors, boasting an ultra-high gauge factor, and gas sensors with ultra-high sensitivity using optical effects, demonstrating his expertise in sensor development.

Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS): In the SERS field, Yan discovered the secondary photoreaction and, combining it with microfluidics, developed a highly repeatable single molecule detection microfluidic chip. This breakthrough was widely recognized, with Advanced Science News covering the achievement.

Publications Top Noted 📝

Giant Gauge Factor of Van der Waals Material Based Strain Sensors

Authors: Yan, W., Fuh, H.-R., Lv, Y., Chang, C.-R., Wu, H.-C.

Journal: Nature Communications

Year: 2021

Enhanced NO2 Sensitivity in Schottky-Contacted n-Type SnS2 Gas Sensors

Authors: Yan, W., Lv, C., Zhang, D., Chang, C.-R., Wu, H.-C.

Journal: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces

Year: 2020

Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering on Ion-Beam-Deposited TiNx/Si Substrates

Authors: Zhao, S., Zhao, Y., Ran, Y., Zhang, D., Wang, Z.

Journal: Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms

Year: 2020

Electrical Contact Barriers Between a Three-Dimensional Metal and Layered SnS2

Authors: Lv, C., Yan, W., Shieh, T.-H., Hung, K.-M., Wu, H.-C.

Journal: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces

Year: 2020

Sub-Millimeter Size High Mobility Single Crystal MoSe2 Monolayers Synthesized by NaCl-Assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition

Authors: Li, J., Yan, W., Lv, Y., Arora, S.K., Wu, H.-C.

Journal: RSC Advances

Year: 2020

Mr. Stephen Kamande, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

Posted on 12/09/2024 by sciencefather

Mr. Stephen Kamande, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

Mr. Stephen Kamande, Technical University of Kenya, Kenya

Professional Profile

🌟Professional Summary

Mr. Stephen Mwaniki Kamande is a dedicated biotechnologist specializing in the identification and characterization of microorganisms for secondary metabolite production. His expertise spans biotechnology applications such as biofuel production, plant tissue culture, and molecular biology. Stephen aims to contribute innovations that promote research in biotechnology and influence policy for sustainable solutions. Currently, he serves as a Lab Manager at the Technical University of Kenya.

🎓Educational Background

M.Sc. Biotechnology (2024) – Kenyatta University

B.Phil. Biotechnology, First Class Honors (2016) – Technical University of Kenya

Higher Diploma in Biotechnology (2008) – Kenya Polytechnic University College

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (2001) – Kenya National Polytechnic

💼Professional Experience

Lab Manager (2013–Present)
Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Technical University of Kenya

Supervise technical staff and manage lab operations

Schedule and allocate practical units

Participate in research and develop lab procedures

Administer and train in practical sessions

🔬Research Interests

Microbial Biotechnology: Enzymatic production for industrial applications, including biofuels

Plant Biotechnology: In vitro plant cell culture and transformation for crop and animal improvement

🛠Skills

Biotechnology Lab Management

Research and Data Analysis

Team Leadership and Collaboration

Communication and Technical Reporting

Publication Top Noted📝

Production of cellulases by Xylaria sp. and Nemania sp. using lignocellulose substrates for bioethanol production from maize cobs

Authors: Kamande, S.M., Omwenga, G.I., Ngugi, M.P.
Journal: Heliyon
Year: 2024

Assoc Prof Dr. Zhihong Liu, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

Posted on 29/07/202429/07/2024 by sciencefather

Assoc Prof Dr. Zhihong Liu, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Zhihong Liu, Taiyuan University of Technology, China

Profile

Scopus

⭐Summary

Assoc Prof Dr. Zhihong Liu is an Associate Professor at Taiyuan University of Technology and a postdoctoral researcher at the Shanxi Academy of Advanced Research and Innovation. His expertise lies in resource and energy recovery from waste biomass, hydrogen recovery in electro-fermentation, and nitrogen and phosphorus recovery from waste activated sludge. His innovative research and contributions have been recognized with several awards.

🎓Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Taiyuan University of Technology (2011-2015)
Doctoral Degree - Taiyuan University of Technology (2015-2020)

👨‍🏫Professional Experience

Associate Professor - Taiyuan University of Technology (Dec 2022 - Present)
Lecturer - College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology (Jan 2021 - Dec 2022)
Postdoctor - Shanxi Academy of Advanced Research and Innovation (Present)

🔬Research Interests

🌱 Resource and Energy Recovery - Waste biomass
⚡ Hydrogen Recovery - Electro-fermentation
💧 Nitrogen and Phosphorus Recovery - Waste activated sludge

🏆Awards and Achievements

Outstanding Doctoral Thesis of Shanxi Province (2020)
Best Paper Award, ABBS (2022)
Science and Technology Cooperation Award of Shanxi

🌍Professional Memberships

Ecological Environment Protection Industry Association of Changzhi City

Publications📚

"Weakened Mn–O bond in Mn–Ce catalysts through K doping induced oxygen activation for boosting benzene oxidation at low temperatures"

Authors: Chen, X., Wang, X., Jia, Z., Wang, M., Liang, M.

Journal: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science

Year: 2024

"Insights into the effect of nitrate photolysis on short-chain fatty acids production from waste activated sludge in anaerobic fermentation system: Performance and mechanisms"

Authors: Liu, Z., Cui, Z., Guo, Z., Yue, X., Zhou, A.

Journal: Water Research

Year: 2024

"Sulfate-reducing bacteria decreases fractional pressure of H2 to accelerate short-chain fatty acids production from waste activated sludge fermentation assisted with zero-valent iron activated sulfite pretreatment"

Authors: Hu, H., Liu, S., Li, D., Yue, X., Liu, W.

Journal: Science of the Total Environment

Year: 2024

"Efficient phosphate and hydrogen recovery from sludge fermentation liquid by sacrificial iron anode in electro-fermentation system"

Authors: Qiang, H., Liu, Z., Yin, X., Yue, X., Zhou, A.

Journal: Journal of Environmental Management

Year: 2024

"Selective colonization of multifunctional microbes that facilitates caproate production in microbial electrosynthesis system"

Authors: Wang, Y., Cheng, S., Varrone, C., Wang, A., Liu, W.

Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal

Year: 2024

"Syntrophic Joint of Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria and Hydrogen-Producing Acetogen Stimulated Methane Production from Waste Activated Sludge Digestion"

Authors: Wu, H., Zhou, A., Duan, Y., Liu, W., Yue, X.

Journal: Fermentation

Year: 2024

Mr. Mehedi Shanta, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

Posted on 26/07/2024 by sciencefather

Mr. Mehedi Shanta, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

Mr. Mehedi Shanta, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh

Profiles

🎓Education

Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Production Engineering

Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST)

Higher Secondary Certificate

Birshreshtha Noor Mohammod Public College

Secondary School Certificate

Bashurhat A.H.C Government High School

💼Professional Experience

Business Analyst – SCM, Zenith Safety Solution

Analyzing operations and sales data, predictive analysis, and improving supply chain operations.

Intern – Supply Chain, GAO Tek Inc.

Sourcing products, logistics management, and participating in training sessions.

🔬Research Interests

Operations research

Decision analysis

Stochastic optimization

Supply chain and logistics management

Machine Learning

Waste management

🛠️Technical Skills

Computer-aided Design: SOLIDWORKS, Fusion 360 (Basic)

Numerical Analysis: MS Excel, Minitab, MATLAB

Programming Languages: Python (Basic), C

Software: MS Word, LibreOffice, MS PowerPoint, Canva

Operating Systems: macOS, Windows

🏆Awards and Honors

1st Runner-up in ‘CaseScape’ national industrial case-solving competition (2022)

Outstanding Project Showcase Award in Product Design and Development course (2021)

National Education Board Scholarships for HSC (2017) and SSC (2015)

Publication📚

“Municipal solid waste management: Identification and analysis of technology selection criteria using Fuzzy Delphi and Fuzzy DEMATEL technique”

Authors: M.H. Shanta, I.A. Choudhury, S. Salman

Journal: Heliyon

Year: 2024

Dr. Xunjin Zhu, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

Posted on 10/07/2024 by sciencefather

Dr. Xunjin Zhu, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Hong Kong Baptist University, China

Professional Profile

🌟Summary

Dr. Xunjin Zhu, currently a Professor at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, has established a distinguished career in chemistry with a focus on sustainable energy and nanomedicine. His work in porphyrin/phthalocyanine-based semiconductors and nanomedicines has garnered significant recognition, including multiple U.S. patents and numerous publications in top-tier journals.

🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University (2003–2006)
M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry, Wuhan University (1999–2002)
B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology (1993–1997)

👨‍🏫 Professional Experience

Professor, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2024–Present)
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University (2019–2024)
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University (2013–2019)
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University (2010–2013)
Postdoctoral Fellow, Georgia Institute of Technology (2008–2010)
Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Texas at Austin (2006–2008)

🔬 Research Interests

🌱 Sustainable Energy and Carbon Neutrality
Dr. Zhu’s research focuses on porphyrin/phthalocyanine-based semiconductors for applications such as photovoltaics, photocatalytic water-splitting, and CO2 reduction.
🧬 Nanomedicines
He explores porphyrin/phthalocyanine-based nanomedicines for photoacoustic imaging and photodynamic/photothermal cancer therapy.

📜 Patent Highlights

Porphyrin Photosensitizer and Cobaloxime Cocatalyst (US Patent 2023/0051807 A1, 2023)
Design and Synthesis of Porphyrin Materials for Organic Photovoltaics (US Patent 10,236,457 B2, 2019)
Carbon Quantum Dots for Targeted Photodynamic Therapy (US Patent 10,369,221 B2, 2019)

💰 Research Grants

NSFC/RGC Joint Research Scheme: HK$1,244,750 (2023) 🌟💼
General Research Fund: HK$666,512 (2021) 📊💡
Innovation and Technology Fund: HK$4,047,645 (2019) 🚀🔬
Key Research Partnership Scheme: HK$666,667 (2022) 🤝🔍
State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces: RMB¥200,000 (2022) 🧪🏢

Publication Top Noted📝

Article: The 2nd Asian Conference on Porphyrins, Phthalocyanines and Related Materials
- Authors: Zhu, G.; Yang, Z.; Li, S.; Xie, Y.; Jiang, J.
- Journal: Chinese Chemical Letters
- Volume: 35
- Issue: 7
- Year: 2024
Article: Large-Area Fabrication of Hexaazatrinaphthylene-Based 2D Metal-Organic Framework Films for Flexible Photodetectors and Optoelectronic Synapses
- Authors: Song, J.; Liu, C.-K.; Piradi, V.; Wong, W.-Y.; Yan, F.
- Journal: Advanced Science
- Volume: 11
- Issue: 13
- Year: 2024
Article: Self-assembly of Pt(ii)-tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)porphyrin via F⋯F interaction for efficient cocatalyst-free photocatalytic hydrogen evolution
- Authors: Bodedla, G.B.; Piradi, V.; Thor, W.; Zhu, X.; Wong, W.-Y.
- Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry A
- Volume: 12
- Issue: 5
- Year: 2023
Article: Design of AIEgen-based porphyrin for efficient heterogeneous photocatalytic hydrogen evolution: Special Collection: Aggregation-Induced Processes and Functions
- Authors: Bodedla, G.B.; Imran, M.; Zhao, J.; Zhu, X.; Wong, W.-Y.
- Journal: Aggregate
- Volume: 4
- Issue: 5
- Year: 2023
Article: In situ Electropolymerized 3D Microporous Cobalt-Porphyrin Nanofilm for Highly Effective Molecular Electrocatalytic Reduction of Carbon Dioxide
- Authors: Wang, C.; Chen, Y.; Su, D.; Zhan, D.; Zhu, X.
- Journal: Advanced Materials
- Volume: 35
- Issue: 38
- Year: 2023

Mr. Ashish Gupta, Green Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Posted on 05/07/202405/07/2024 by sciencefather

Mr. Ashish Gupta, Green Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Mr. Ashish Gupta, Banaras Hindu University, India

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