Prof. Dr. Yingjie Wu – colloidal motor – Best Researcher Award

Harbin Institute of Technology – China

Author Profile

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🎓Educational Background

Yingjie Wu began his academic journey at Linyi University, China, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Bioscience (2004-2008). He then advanced his studies at Northeast Forestry University, China, earning a Master’s degree in Forest Tree Genetics and Breeding (2008-2011). Seeking to expand his expertise, he joined Harbin Institute of Technology, China, where he completed his Doctorate in Chemical Engineering and Technology (2011-2015). During his studies, Yingjie also gained international experience as a Visiting Student at the Max Planck Institute for Colloids and Interfaces, Germany (2013-2014), focusing on Interface Chemistry.

💼Work Experience 

Yingjie Wu started his professional career as a Research Fellow at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2016-2017). After that, he returned to Harbin Institute of Technology, where he has held various prestigious positions. He was promoted to Associate Professor in December 2017 and became a Professor in January 2024, continuing his impactful work at the institution.

🧑‍🏫Academic Contributions 

Yingjie is an active member of several influential committees, demonstrating his leadership in the field. He is a member of the Youth Committee of Colloid and Interfacial Chemistry under the Chinese Chemical Society. Additionally, he serves as a member of the Nano-Oncology Professional Youth Committee of the China Anti-Cancer Association. His expertise extends to national advisory roles as a member of the National Materials and Devices Scientists Think Tank, specifically in the Electronic Information Materials and Devices Expert Committee.

🔬Research Interests 

Yingjie Wu’s research focuses on the cutting-edge areas of self-assembling systems, micro/nano motors, and nanomaterials for controlled drug delivery applications. These areas of research are crucial for the development of new technologies, particularly in nanotechnology and biomedicine, with significant implications for drug delivery systems and medical advancements.

Notable Publications📑

📑Influence of the neck length of urease-powered flask-like colloidal motors on their kinematic behavior

• Authors: Zhou, Chang; Wu, Yingjie; Si, Tieyan; Yang, Mingcheng; He, Qiang
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  Journal: Soft Matter
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  Year: 2025

📑High-efficiency electrochemical nitrate reduction to ammonia via boron-doped hydroxyl oxide cobalt induced electron delocalization

• Authors: Guo, Jing; Wang, Qi; Chen, Chunxia; Sun, Tantan; Liu, Song
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  Journal: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
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  Year: 2024

📑Optimizing the Activation Energy of Reactive Intermediates on Single-Atom Electrocatalysts: Challenges and Opportunities

• Authors: Shi, Lei; Zhang, Qihan; Yang, Shucheng; Wu, Yingjie; Liu, Song
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  Journal: Small Methods
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  Year: 2024