Prof. Huan Tang | Molecular Dynamics Simulations | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Huan Tang | Molecular Dynamics Simulations | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology | China

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👨‍🏫 Academic and Professional Background

Dr. Huan Tang is a Professor and Ph.D. Supervisor in the School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering at Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology. His academic journey includes a Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering from Hunan University, a Master’s in Environmental Science and Engineering from Harbin Institute of Technology, and a Doctorate in Municipal Engineering. He further enriched his expertise as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Massachusetts, where he conducted research under the mentorship of Professor Xing Baoshan. Dr. Tang’s career is distinguished by his contributions to environmental and municipal engineering through both research and teaching.

🔬 Research and Innovations

Dr. Tang’s research encompasses a blend of theoretical and applied environmental studies, with a special focus on the migration and transformation of pollutants in aqueous environments. He has led a total of 8 research projects (3 completed, 5 ongoing), reflecting his dedication and leadership in advancing environmental science.

Ongoing Research Projects:

2023-2026: National Natural Science Foundation of China (General Program) – Project Leader

2023-2025: Shaanxi Province Overseas Scholars Science and Technology Activity Funding – Project Leader

2023-2025: Key Project, Shaanxi Province Department of Education – Project Leader

Completed Research Projects:

2020-2022: National Natural Science Foundation of China (Young Scientists Fund) – Project Leader

2019-2021: China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (General Program) – Project Leader

2020-2021: Shaanxi Province Science and Technology Department Youth Program – Project Leader

🌎 Research Focus and Impact

Dr. Tang’s work is focused on emerging pollutants such as microplastics across various environmental media. His research delves into the migration and transformation processes of these pollutants, developing risk control technologies through innovative methods, such as molecular dynamics simulation and quantum chemical calculations. His multi-scale approach has revealed intricate interfacial action mechanisms of pollutants, earning recognition and widespread citations in 54 countries from top institutions like Yale University, Columbia University, Tsinghua University, and Peking University.

🏅 Professional Memberships and Contributions

As a member of the Shaanxi Province Young Workers’ Association, Dr. Tang actively participates in initiatives aimed at young researchers in his region. His work has not only advanced understanding in his area but has also significantly contributed to environmental science as a whole, influencing policies and fostering international collaboration.

Publications Top Noted📄

Direct oxidation of adsorbed petroleum hydrocarbons by activating persulfate with Fe/Mn-SOM complex preformed in-situ for heavily contaminated soil remediation

Authors: Cao, Z., Xu, J., Dai, J., Liu, C., Tang, H.
Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal
Year: 2024

Molecular-level insight into the behavior of metal cations and organic matter during the aggregation of polystyrene nanoplastics

Authors: Chen, Y., Tang, H., Li, H., Huang, T., Xing, B.
Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials
Year: 2024

Aggregation of graphene oxide upon the stripping of oxidized debris: An experimental and molecular dynamics simulation study

Authors: Yu, J., Li, W., Zhang, D., Huang, T., Tang, H.
Journal: Environmental Pollution
Year: 2024

Identifying the Stripping of Oxide Debris from Graphene Oxide: Evidence from Experimental Analysis and Molecular Simulation

Authors: Li, W., Tang, H., Zhang, D., Huang, T., Xing, B.
Journal: Environmental Science and Technology
Year: 2024

Enhanced degradation of Rhodamine B through activating peroxydisulfate by humic acid-Fe incorporated biochar: Kinetics and mechanism studies

Authors: Cao, Z., Xu, J., Tan, W., Li, H., Li, Y.
Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids
Year: 2024

Mr. Jens Wetekam, Chemical Bonds and Molecular Structure, Best Researcher Award

Mr. Jens Wetekam, Chemical Bonds and Molecular Structure, Best Researcher Award

Mr. Jens Wetekam, Universität Kassel, Germany

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Summary🌟

Mr. Jens Wetekam is a dedicated research assistant at the University of Kassel, specializing in asphalt road construction. With a focus on the chemical bonds in bitumen and additives, he has developed innovative methods for measuring and evaluating asphalt properties.

Education 🎓

B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, University of Kassel

M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, NTNU Trondheim

Professional Experience 💼

Research Assistant, University of Kassel (since [year])

Engineering Office (14 months)

Research Interests 🔬

Chemical asphalt and binder testing

Asphalt inlay systems

Rheological binder testing

Mechanical asphalt testing

Large-scale testing

Water sensitivity of asphalt

LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) of roads

Publications📝

FTIR Spectroscopy and Multivariate Discriminant Analysis for Classifying Bituminous Mastics: Exploring Aging States and Mastic Composition

Authors: Motevalizadeh, S.M., Mollenhauer, K., Wetekam, J.

Journal: Construction and Building Materials

Year: 2024

FTIR Spectroscopy Analysis Assessment of Reclaimed Asphalt at Asphalt Mixing Plants to Optimize the Recycling

Authors: Wetekam, J., Mollenhauer, K.

Journal: Transportation Engineering

Year: 2024

Identification and Classification of PAH in Asphalt Binders with FTIR Spectroscopy and Multivariate Analysis Methods

Authors: Weigel, S., Wetekam, J., Mollenhauer, K.

Journal: Fuel

Year: 2023

Sample Preparation Method for Quick Characterization of Reclaimed Asphalt by FTIR Spectroscopy

Authors: Wetekam, J., Mollenhauer, K.

Journal: Transportation Research Procedia

Year: 2023

Large-Scale Test to Determine the Crack Retarding Ability of Asphalt Reinforcements

Authors: Wetekam, J., Mollenhauer, K., Wistuba, M., Schmalz, M., Ziegler, T.

Journal: Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering

Year: 2020

 

Prof. Eric Andriantiana, Chemical Bonds and Molecular Structure, Best Researcher Award

Prof. Eric Andriantiana, Chemical Bonds and Molecular Structure, Best Researcher Award

Professor at Rhodes University, South Africa

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📘 Summary

  • Dr. Eric Ould Dadah Andriantiana, a distinguished mathematician from Madagascar, serves as the Head of the Department of Mathematics (Pure & Applied) and an Associate Professor at Rhodes University, South Africa. His research primarily focuses on graph theory, particularly energy and related graph invariants. Dr. Andriantiana’s work has earned him significant recognition, including a C2 rating from the South African National Research Foundation.

🎓 Education

  • PhD in Mathematics (2013) 🧠
    Stellenbosch University
    Thesis: “Energy and related graph invariants”
    Supported by DAAD and Stellenbosch University bursaries.
  • MSc in Mathematics (2010) 🧩
    Stellenbosch University (Pass with Distinction)
    Thesis: “The number of Independent Subsets and the Energy of Trees”
    Supported by African Institute for Mathematical Sciences and Stellenbosch University bursaries.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Science (2009) 📊
    African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (Pass with Distinction)
    Dissertation: “Characterisation and Colouring of Planar Graphs”
    Supported by the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences and the Stephen Hawking Scholarship.

💼 Professional Experience

  • Head of Department of Mathematics (Pure & Applied), Rhodes University (July 2021 – Present)
  • Associate Professor, Rhodes University (January 2023 – Present)
  • Senior Lecturer, Rhodes University (January 2017 – December 2022)
  • Lecturer, Rhodes University (January 2014 – December 2016)
  • Teaching Assistant, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (July 2013 – December 2013)
  • Part-time Lecturer, Stellenbosch University (February 2013 – June 2013)

🔬 Research Interests

  • Algebraic Graph Theory
  • Basic graph theory, adjacency matrices, Laplacian matrices, characteristic polynomials, and spectrum.
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Permutations, combinations, generating functions, recursions, inclusion-exclusion, graph theory.
  • Energy of Graphs
  • Studying the energy and related invariants of graphs, particularly trees and unicyclic graphs.

Publication Top Noted📝

  • Article: “Trees with minimum number of infima closed sets”
    • Authors: Andriantiana, E.O.D.; Wagner, S.
    • Journal: Discrete Mathematics
    • Volume: 345
    • Issue: 5
    • Pages: 112793
    • Year: 2022
  • Article: “Nordhaus-Gaddum inequalities for the number of connected induced subgraphs in graphs”
    • Authors: Andriantiana, E.O.D.; Dossou-Olory, A.A.V.
    • Journal: Quaestiones Mathematicae
    • Volume: 45
    • Issue: 8
    • Pages: 1191–1213
    • Year: 2022
  • Article: “Extremal trees with fixed degree sequence”
    • Authors: Andriantiana, E.O.D.; Misanantenaina, V.R.; Wagner, S.
    • Journal: Electronic Journal of Combinatorics
    • Volume: 28
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 1–34, P1.1
    • Year: 2021
  • Article: “The average size of independent sets of graphs”
    • Authors: Andriantiana, E.O.D.; Razanajatovo Misanantenaina, V.; Wagner, S.
    • Journal: European Journal of Mathematics
    • Volume: 6
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 561–576
    • Year: 2020
  • Article: “The Average Size of Matchings in Graphs”
    • Authors: Andriantiana, E.O.D.; Razanajatovo Misanantenaina, V.; Wagner, S.
    • Journal: Graphs and Combinatorics
    • Volume: 36
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 539–560
    • Year: 2020