Qi Sun | Membrane Materials | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Qi Sun | Membrane Materials | Best Researcher Award

Zhejiang University | China

Prof. Qi Sun is a distinguished chemist and academic leader recognized for impactful contributions to chemical and biochemical engineering, particularly in materials chemistry and catalysis. He earned his PhD in Chemistry from Zhejiang University (2009–2014) under the mentorship of Feng-Shou Xiao, following a Bachelor’s degree in Material Chemistry from Harbin University of Science and Technology (2005–2009). After completing doctoral training, he gained extensive international research experience as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Zhejiang University, supervised by Jixue Li and Feng-Shou Xiao, and subsequently in the Department of Chemistry at the University of South Florida under Shengqian Ma. These roles strengthened his expertise in advanced functional materials, porous materials, catalysis, and structure–property relationships. He currently serves as Professor at the College of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Zhejiang University, where he leads innovative research integrating chemistry, materials science, and engineering applications. His academic excellence has been recognized through multiple prestigious honors, including Outstanding Doctoral Thesis at Zhejiang University, National Scholarship and Outstanding Graduate Student awards, and Outstanding Undergraduate Graduation Thesis distinction. Through sustained research innovation, mentorship, and scholarly leadership, Prof. Qi Sun continues to advance chemical science and foster the next generation of researchers.


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Jean-Manuel Raimundo | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Jean-Manuel Raimundo | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Aix Marseille Univ, CINaM | France

Prof. Dr. Jean-Manuel Raimundo is an accomplished scientist in organic chemistry and nanoscience, recognized for his contributions to molecular materials, functional chromophores, and advanced nanostructured systems. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, a Master’s degree in Chemistry, a PhD in Organic Chemistry, and a Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches, establishing a strong academic foundation for his multidisciplinary research. His professional journey includes roles as temporary lecturer, assistant professor, associate professor, professor, and full professor at leading French universities, along with postdoctoral research at globally renowned institutions such as ETH Zurich and Total Elf Fina. He also completed international research assignments and served as an invited professor in Japan, contributing to collaborative advancements in molecular engineering and nanoscience. His research spans organic materials, photoactive systems, molecular electronics, supramolecular chemistry, and functional nanomaterials, with sustained involvement in major research laboratories including CINaM and UMR units. Prof. Raimundo has been honored with multiple distinctions, including innovation prizes, scientific excellence bonuses, and competitive fellowships supporting high-level research. His career reflects a dedication to advancing molecular materials and nanoscience through innovative research, international collaboration, and impactful scientific leadership.

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Featured Publications

Raimundo, J.-M., Blanchard, P., Gallego-Planas, N., Mercier, N., Ledoux-Rak, I., Hierle, R., & Roncali, J. (2002). “Design and synthesis of push−pull chromophores for second-order nonlinear optics derived from rigidified thiophene-based π-conjugating spacers.” The Journal of Organic Chemistry.

Raimundo, J.-M., Blanchard, P., Frere, P., Mercier, N., Ledoux-Rak, I., Hierle, R., & Roncali, J. (2001). “Push–pull chromophores based on 2,2′-bi(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (BEDOT) π-conjugating spacer.” Tetrahedron Letters.

Malytskyi, V., Simon, J.-J., Patrone, L., & Raimundo, J.-M. (2015). “Thiophene-based push–pull chromophores for small molecule organic solar cells (SMOSCs).” RSC Advances.

Liu, S.-G., Shu, L., Rivera, J., Liu, H., Raimundo, J.-M., Roncali, J., Gorgues, A., & Echegoyen, L. (1999). “A New Dyad Based on C60 and a Conjugated Dimethylaniline-Substituted Dithienylethylene Donor.” The Journal of Organic Chemistry.

Videlot, C., Ackermann, J., Blanchard, P., Raimundo, J.-M., Frère, P., Allain, M., de Bettignies, R., Levillain, E., & Roncali, J. (2003). “Field‐Effect Transistors Based on Oligothienylenevinylenes: From Solution π‐Dimers to High‐Mobility Organic Semiconductors.” Advanced Materials.

Raimundo, J.-M., Blanchard, P., Brisset, H., Akoudad, S., & Roncali, J. (2000). “Proquinoid acceptors as building blocks for the design of efficient π-conjugated fluorophores with high electron affinity.” Chemical Communications.

Edelmann, M. J., Raimundo, J.-M., Utesch, N. F., Diederich, F., Boudon, C., Gisselbrecht, J.-P., & Gross, M. (2002). “Dramatically enhanced fluorescence of heteroaromatic chromophores upon insertion as spacers into oligo(triacetylene)s.” Helvetica Chimica Acta.

Dr. Alicreance Hiyadutuje, Kinetics, Best Researcher Award

Dr. Alicreance Hiyadutuje, Kinetics, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at South African National Space Agency, South Africa

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🎓 Educational Background

My educational background includes completing primary education at the Primary School of KIREBE (1992 – 1999), followed by Ordinary Level studies at Musanze High School (2000 – 2003) and Advanced Level at APPEDI MARIE-REINE RWAZA (2004 – 2006). I earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics with Second Class Honours, Upper Division from the National University of Rwanda (NUR) (2008 – 2011). I further specialized with a Bachelor of Science Honours in Astrophysics and Space Science from the University of Cape Town (UCT) (2014), obtained a Masters in Physics from Rhodes University (RU) (2015 – 2017), and completed my PhD in Physics at the University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN) (2019 – 2022).

🔍 Projects

For my Master’s Project, titled Ionospheric Disturbances during Magnetic Storms at SANAE, I completed coursework with an aggregate of 82%. My PhD Project focused on The effects of Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances on SuperDARN near range echoes, contributing significantly to the field.

💼 Employment History

From February 2012 to February 2014, I served as a Teacher of Natural Sciences at Musanze District, where I was responsible for teaching, invigilating, and marking physics exams, leading to a significant increase in student pass rates. I then took on the role of Tutorial Assistant of Physics at the Ruhengeri Institute of Higher Education (INES) from February 2014 to February 2017, where I ensured all students passed their modules through effective lecturing and exam preparation. At Regina Pacis Secondary School (September 2017 – September 2018), I prepared courses and marked exams, resulting in a student achieving the highest score in national examinations for the first time. From January 2018 to March 2019, as an Assistant Lecturer of Physics at the University of Kibungo, I ensured quality teaching and supervised student dissertations while participating in departmental meetings. Currently, since June 2022, I am a Postdoctoral Researcher at the South African National Space Agency (SANSA), where I conduct research, co-supervise students, and publish articles while also working as a forecaster in a Space Weather center.

📜 Certificates

I have received several certificates acknowledging my professional development, including a Certificate of Presentation at the 6th Annual Scientific Research Conference on “Poverty Reduction and Development” at NUR (October 2009) and a Language Proficiency Certificate with Distinction (2009). Other notable certifications include participation in the 4th Biennial African School on Fundamental Physics and its Applications (August 2016), attendance at workshops on Assertiveness and Problem Solving (May 2019) and the SANSA Student Workshop 2019 (October 2019), as well as the Article Publishing Process workshop by Researcher Academy On Campus (Elsevier) (July 2021). More recently, I attended the 28th General Assembly of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics and presented at the COSPAR-Capacity Building Workshop-IRI (2023).

Publications Top Noted 📄

Observation of sporadic E layer altitude partially modulated by the Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances at high latitudes over Zhongshan station

Authors: Alicreance Hiyadutuje, Michael J. Kosch, John Bosco Habarulema, Xiangcai Chen, Judy A.E. Stephenson, Tshimangadzo Merline Matamba, Mpho Tshisaphungo
Journal: Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics
Year: 2024

Simultaneous Occurrence of Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances, Farley Buneman and Gradient Drift Instabilities Observed by the Zhongshan SuperDARN HF Radar

Authors: Alicreance Hiyadutuje, John Bosco Habarulema, Michael J. Kosch, Xiangcai Chen, Judy A.E. Stephenson, Tshimangadzo Merline Matamba
Journal: Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Year: 2024

First Observations of E‐Region Near Range Echoes Partially Modulated by F‐Region Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances Observed by the Same SuperDARN HF Radar

Authors: Alicreance Hiyadutuje, Michael J. Kosch, Judy A.E. Stephenson
Journal: Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Year: 2022