Assoc Prof Dr. Jun Ma, Functional Groups, Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Jun Ma, Functional Groups, Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Jun Ma, Guizhou University, China

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🌟Summary

Jun Ma is an esteemed Associate Professor at the College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guizhou University. Based in Guiyang City, China, he has been instrumental in advancing the university’s research profile since March 2021. His contributions align with his vision for transforming chemical engineering through intensified processes and advanced materials development.

🎓 Academic Journey

Jun Ma’s journey in chemical engineering began at Tianjin University of Science and Technology, where he earned his Bachelor’s (2009–2013) and Master’s degrees (2013–2016) in Engineering. Driven by a deep curiosity and dedication to innovation, he continued his studies at Tianjin University, obtaining his Doctor of Engineering degree in July 2020. This strong academic foundation laid the groundwork for his future contributions to research and education in chemical engineering.

đŸ§Ș Research Directions

Jun Ma’s research revolves around three primary fields:

Intensification of Chemical Processes: Exploring innovative ways to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of chemical reactions and processes.

Development of Functional Materials: Creating advanced materials with specialized properties that support various industrial applications.

Theoretical Calculations: Utilizing theoretical models and simulations to optimize chemical processes and material properties, ensuring practical and scalable solutions for real-world challenges.

🚀 Scientific Achievements

As the principal investigator of several prestigious projects, including those funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Guizhou Province Science and Technology Plan Project, Jun Ma has consistently demonstrated his expertise and commitment to scientific excellence. His research findings have been widely recognized, with publications in acclaimed journals such as Fuel, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Chemical Engineering Journal, and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, among others. These works have contributed significantly to advancements in chemical process intensification and functional materials.

Publications Top Noted📑

Enhanced hydrogen evolution in neutral media via proximity effect of Ru/RuO2-TiO2 nanocatalysts

Authors: Yang, Y., Xu, L., Li, C., Geng, S., Liu, F.
Journal: Journal of Materials Science and Technology
Year: 2025

Effective conversion of CO2 into lower olefins over GaCrZrOx/SAPO-34 tandem catalysts

Authors: Wang, Y., Liu, F., Yao, M., Cao, J., Wang, X.
Journal: Separation and Purification Technology
Year: 2025

Electron‐rich SnO2 promote CO2 activation for stable electrocatalytic CO2 reduction

Authors: Li, C., Liu, F., Geng, S., Yao, M., Wang, X.
Journal: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
Year: 2025

Modulating d-Orbital electronic configuration via metal-metal oxide interactions for boosting electrocatalytic methanol oxidation

Authors: Mao, G., Zhou, Q., Wang, B., Luo, L., Wang, Q.
Journal: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
Year: 2025

Synthesis of methanethiol from CO2/H2S/H2 catalyzed by hollow nanospheres VS4 with high catalytic activity

Authors: Wang, W., Liu, F., Geng, S., Ma, J., Wang, X.
Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Year: 2024

Prof. Wen Jen Lin, Applied Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Wen Jen Lin, Applied Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Professor at National Taiwan University, Taiwan

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🎓 Academic and Professional Background

Dr. Wen Jen Lin is a distinguished scholar in the field of pharmacy, holding a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics from the University of Iowa, USA, and an M.S. in Pharmacokinetics from the School of Pharmacy at National Taiwan University. Dr. Lin currently serves as a Professor at the School of Pharmacy and as the Leader of the Pharmaceutical Research Group in the Drug Research Center at the College of Medicine, National Taiwan University.

🧑‍🔬 Professional Experience and Contributions

Throughout his career, Dr. Lin has made substantial contributions to both academia and the pharmaceutical industry. His roles include serving on advisory committees for Food and Drug Administration (Ministry of Health and Welfare), as a consultant for the Center for Drug Evaluation, and as an editorial board member for the Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. He has also been a reviewer for major institutions such as the Council of Agriculture and Ministry of Science and Technology.

🏆 Honors and Awards

Dr. Lin’s expertise and dedication have been widely recognized through multiple awards, including the Senior Teacher Award (2000, 2010), the Ching-Kang Foundation Young Teacher Award (2004), and the Research Award for Academic Performance from National Taiwan University, awarded across multiple years (2007-2010, 2012-2022, 2024). Notably, he was honored with the Professor Li Jhao Ren Foundation Research Scholar Award in 2017, underlining his research impact.

đŸ‘„ Professional Memberships

Dr. Lin is a permanent member of various esteemed organizations, including The Pharmaceutical Society of Taiwan, Biomaterials and Controlled Release Society of Taiwan, and Taiwan Parenteral Drug Association. His recent affiliation with The Pharmaceutical Society of Japan (2024) highlights his expanding global influence.

🔬 Areas of Research

Dr. Lin’s research specialties span nanomedicine, cancer therapy, pharmacokinetics, and biomaterials, focusing on solutions to critical clinical needs. His early work developed porous polymeric microparticles for protein release, exploring “green synthesis” methods that avoid toxic catalysts. Dr. Lin’s middle-stage research synthesized amphiphilic copolymers forming micelles for drug delivery, which he adapted for targeted therapies in liver and cancer treatment. In recent studies, he addresses challenges in glioma therapy, engineering nanoparticles capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier (BBB) for targeted delivery. Additionally, his innovative oral nanoparticle platform for acid-labile drugs presents promising advancements in gastroesophageal reflux disease treatment, improving bioavailability and sustained drug release.

Publications Top Noted📝

Zein-PEG nanoparticles modified with hyaluronic acid for paclitaxel delivery in SKOV3 ovarian cancer cells

Authors: Lai, M.-H., Lin, W.-J.
Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
Year: 2024

Improve BBB Penetration and Cytotoxicity of Palbociclib in U87-MG Glioblastoma Cells Delivered by Dual Peptide Functionalized Nanoparticles

Authors: Lo, Y.-C., Lin, W.-J.
Journal: Pharmaceutics
Year: 2023

Synergistic cytotoxicity of irinotecan combined with polysaccharide-based nanoparticles for colorectal carcinoma

Authors: Pai, F.-T., Lin, W.-J.
Journal: Biomaterials Advances
Year: 2023

Benefit of a short chain peptide as a targeting ligand of nanocarriers for a brain-driven purpose

Authors: Lo, Y.-C., Lin, W.-J.
Journal: Pharmaceutics
Year: 2021

Peptide-functionalized nanoparticles-encapsulated cyclin-dependent kinases inhibitor seliciclib in transferrin receptor overexpressed cancer cells

Authors: He, G.Z., Lin, W.-J.
Journal: Nanomaterials
Year: 2021

Dr. Feng Yan, Inorganic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Feng Yan, Inorganic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Arizona State University, United States

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🌟Summary

Dr. Feng Yan is an accomplished Associate Professor in the School for Engineering of Matter, Transport, and Energy at Arizona State University. With extensive experience in materials science, Dr. Yan’s work focuses on advancing thin-film solar cells, ferroelectrics, and metallic films. His research has earned him numerous prestigious awards and grants, including the NSF CAREER Award and multiple DOE Solar Energy Technology Office awards. Dr. Yan is also a dedicated educator and mentor, guiding both graduate and undergraduate students in their academic and research pursuits.

🎓 Educational Background

Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering – National University of Singapore, 2011

M.S. in Materials Science & Engineering – Zhejiang University, China, 2007

B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering – Xi’an University of Technology, China, 2005

Postdoctoral Fellowships – Harvard University (2013) and Northwestern University (2012)

đŸ’Œ Professional Experience

Associate Professor – Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ (2023 – Present)

Associate Professor – The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL (2022)

Assistant Professor – The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL (2017-2022)

Senior Development Engineer – First Solar, Inc., Perrysburg, OH (2014-2017)

Research Associate – Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA (2011-2012)

🔬 Research Interests

Thin Film Solar Cells: Specializing in CdTe, Sb2Se3, and Perovskite solar cells.

Thin Film Ferroelectrics and Multiferroics: Research on BiFeO3 and related materials.

Metallic Thin Films: Including metallic glasses and high entropy alloys.

Nanoscale Scanning Probe Microscopy: Applied to nanoelectronics and photonics.

🏆 Awards & Grants

National Science Foundation (NSF):

2021, 2022, 2023

NSF CAREER Award:

2020 (PI)

DOE Solar Energy Technology Office Awards:

2022, 2021 (PI)

NSF DMR SCCM/EPM Grant:

2021 (PI)

Air Force Faculty Summer Fellowship:

2020 (PI)

NASA EPSCoR International Space Station (ISS) Grant:

2020 (PI)

USDA NIFA Grant:

2020 (PI)

NSF ICorps Team Grant:

2020 (PI)

NSF CMMI Mechanics of Materials and Structures (MoMS) Grant:

2020 (PI)

Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award, ORAU:

2018 (PI)

NSF ICorps Team Award:

2018 (PI)

Academy of Applied Science (AAS) Supported Army’s Educational Outreach Program (AEOP):

2017-2019 (PI)

Publications Top Noted📚 

Rapid-response, low detection limit, and high-sensitivity capacitive flexible tactile sensor based on three-dimensional porous dielectric layer for wearable electronic skin

Authors: Jie Qiu, Xiaohui Guo, Ran Chu, Siliang Wang, Wei Zeng, Lei Qu, Yunong Zhao, Feng Yan, Guozhong Xing

Journal: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

Year: 2019

Enhanced Multiferroic Properties and Valence Effect of Ru-Doped BiFeO3 Thin Films

Authors: Feng Yan, Man-On Lai, Li Lu, Tie-Jun Zhu

Journal: The Journal of Physical Chemistry C

Year: 2010

Recent progress in short‐to long‐wave infrared photodetection using 2D materials and heterostructures

Authors: Xinwei Guan, Xuechao Yu, Dharmaraj Periyanagounder, Mercy Rose Benzigar, Jing‐Kai Huang, Chun‐Ho Lin, Jiyun Kim, Simrjit Singh, Long Hu, Guozhen Liu, Dehui Li, Jr‐Hau He, Feng Yan, Qi Jie Wang, Tom Wu

Journal: Advanced Optical Materials

Year: 2021

Enhanced multiferroic properties and domain structure of La-doped BiFeO3 thin films

Authors: F Yan, TJ Zhu, MO Lai, L Lu

Journal: Scripta Materialia

Year: 2010

Magnetic functional heterojunction reactors with 3D specific recognition for selective photocatalysis and synergistic photodegradation in binary antibiotic solutions

Authors: Ziyang Lu, Guosheng Zhou, Minshan Song, Dandan Wang, Pengwei Huo, Weiqiang Fan, Hongjun Dong, Hua Tang, Feng Yan, Guozhong Xing

Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry A

Year: 2019

Development of magnetic imprinted PEDOT/CdS heterojunction photocatalytic nanoreactors: 3-Dimensional specific recognition for selectively photocatalyzing danofloxacin mesylate

Authors: Ziyang Lu, Guosheng Zhou, Minshan Song, Xinlin Liu, Hua Tang, Hongjun Dong, Pengwei Huo, Feng Yan, Peng Du, Guozhong Xing

Journal: Applied Catalysis B: Environmental

Year: 2020

 

Prof Dr. Vladimir Kurćubić, Applied Chemistry, Sustainable Chemistry Pioneer Award

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Prof Dr. Vladimir Kurćubić, Applied Chemistry, Sustainable Chemistry Pioneer Award

Prof Dr. Vladimir Kurćubić, Faculty of Agronomy, University of Kragujevac, Serbia

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Summary🌟

Dedicated Full Professor with extensive experience in Food Technology at the University of Kragujevac. Specializes in teaching and research in meat technology, dairy products, and food preservation. Known for leadership in academic programs and quality assurance initiatives.

Education🎓

  • Ph.D. in Veterinary Science
    • University of Belgrade, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2001-2004
    • Dissertation: Comparative Immunogenicity Examination of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus Vaccines
  • M.Sc. in Veterinary Science
    • University of Belgrade, Veterinary Faculty, 1989-1993
    • Thesis: Serological Examinations of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus Infection in Cattle
  • DVM (Bachelor of Veterinary Science)
    • University of Belgrade, Veterinary Faculty, 1983-1989

Professional ExperienceđŸ‘šâ€đŸ«Â 

  • University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Agronomy in Čačak
    • Full Professor (October 2021 – Present)
    • Associate Professor (November 2017 – October 2021)
    • Assistant Professor (May 2011 – November 2017)
    • Assistant (April 2003 – September 2006)
    • Assistant (October 1998 – April 2003)
    • Veterinarian (April 1997 – October 1998)
    • Veterinarian Manager (April 1995 – April 1997)
    • Head of Veterinary Service (April 1989 – April 1995)

Research Interests🔍

  • đŸ„© Meat Technology
  • đŸ„› Dairy Products
  • 🌿 Food Preservation
  • đŸ§Ș Veterinary Virology
  • 🧬 Immunology

Notable Publication📚

  • Paper Title: Manufacture of Low-Na White Soft Brined Cheese: Effect of NaCl Substitution with a Combination of Na-K Salts on Proximate Composition, Mineral Content, Microstructure, and Sensory Acceptance
    • Authors: Vural Uzun, Zerrin Erginkaya, Turgut Cabaroğlu
    • Journal: Journal of Dairy Science
    • Volume: 104
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 1487-1497
    • Year: 2021
  • Paper Title: Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity of Kitaibelia vitifolia Extract against Proven Antibiotic-Susceptible and Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) Strains of Bacteria of Clinical Origin
    • Authors: Fatih Mehmet Gökbulut, Ozan Gökbulut
    • Journal: Journal of Applied Microbiology
    • Volume: 131
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 752-764
    • Year: 2021
  • Paper Title: Techno-Functional Properties of Burgers Fortified by Wild Garlic Extract: A Reconsideration
    • Authors: Ćœeljko V. Ć uĆĄić, Ksenija L. Cerović, Vele V. TeĆĄević, Sunčica D. Kocić-Tanackov, Bojana D. Kocić
    • Journal: Journal of Food Science
    • Volume: 86
    • Issue: 5
    • Pages: 1916-1925
    • Year: 2021
  • Paper Title: Potato thin layer convective dehydration model and energy efficiency estimation
    • Authors: F. Yılmaz-Ersan, N. Alpaslan, ƞ. Ersan
    • Journal: Journal of Food Engineering
    • Volume: 295
    • Pages: 110496
    • Year: 2021
  • Paper Title: Estimation of metabolic status in high yielding dairy cows during transition period and full lactation
    • Authors: A. Kustos, I. KomlĂłsi, D. SzabĂł-Fodor, P. Horn
    • Journal: Journal of Dairy Research
    • Volume: 88
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 210-217
    • Year: 2021