Prof. Yifeng Xu |  Reaction Mechanisms | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Yifeng Xu |  Reaction Mechanisms | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Wuhan University of Technology, China

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🎓Academic Background

Prof. Yifeng Xu earned his PhD from The University of Queensland in 2017 and is currently a professor at Wuhan University of Technology. With a strong academic foundation and a keen interest in sustainable environmental practices, Prof. Xu has developed expertise that places him at the forefront of low-carbon wastewater treatment and resource recovery research.

🔬 Areas of Research

Prof. Xu’s research primarily focuses on:

Low-Carbon Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery

Fate and Removal of Emerging Contaminants

Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Strategies

His work aims to enhance understanding of the removal mechanisms of emerging contaminants and the emission dynamics of N₂O during biological nitrogen removal processes. This research is essential to develop effective strategies for simultaneous nitrogen and contaminant removal while minimizing carbon emissions.

🏆 Professional Achievements

Prof. Xu has received numerous research grants, including funding from the National Natural Science Foundation and the Hubei Provincial Key R&D Program. These achievements support his innovative research in emission reduction and wastewater treatment advancements. Prof. Xu has published over 60 research papers and contributed a book chapter, with notable publications in prestigious journals such as Environmental Science & Technology and Water Research.

📈 Research Impact

Through his innovative research, Prof. Xu has developed significant contributions, such as:

          Revealing Inhibitory Mechanisms: Exploring how free nitrous acid (FNA) impacts atenolol biodegradation, enhancing partial nitritation processes.

          Developing Mathematical Models: Creating models to analyze the degradation of parent compounds and the formation of by-products.

          Promoting Algal-Bacterial Consortia: Demonstrating the superior nitrogen removal and N₂O reduction potential of algal-bacterial systems.

These advancements in simultaneous nitrogen removal and emerging contaminant reduction provide sustainable solutions for future wastewater treatment applications.

Publications Top Noted📚 

Perfluorooctanoic acid effect and microbial mechanism to methane production in anaerobic digestion

Authors: Li, L., Li, W., Xue, Y., Peng, L., Song, K.
Journal: Journal of Environmental Management
Year: 2024

Inorganic carbon limitation decreases ammonium removal and N2O production in the algae-nitrifying bacteria symbiosis system

Authors: Li, Q., Xu, Y., Chen, S., Ngo, H.H., Peng, L.
Journal: Science of the Total Environment
Year: 2024

Accelerated Photocatalytic Degradation of Sulfamethoxazole and Cefixime: A Comprehensive Study of Biotoxicity, Degradation Kinetics and Pathway

Authors: Akbari, M.Z., Xu, Y., Liang, C., Shen, S., Peng, L.
Journal: Water, Air, and Soil Pollution
Year: 2024

Developing antibiotics-based strategies to efficiently enrich ammonia-oxidizing archaea from wastewater treatment plants

Authors: Peng, L., Jia, M., Li, S., Liang, C., Xu, Y.
Journal: Science of the Total Environment
Year: 2024

Towards scaling-up implementation of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production from activated sludge: Progress and challenges

Authors: Zhang, Z., Wang, Y., Wang, X., Ni, B.-J., Liu, Y.
Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production
Year: 2024

 

Dr. Ishioma Egun, Advanced Materials (Graphene, Fullerenes), Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ishioma Egun, Advanced Materials , Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Zhejiang University/ NingboTech University, China

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🎓 Education

Ishioma completed her Ph.D. in Chemical and Environmental Engineering (2023) from the University of Nottingham, while simultaneously participating in a Doctoral Training Program in New Energy Materials at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences. She also holds an M.Eng. (2017) and B.Eng. (2012) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

🔬Research Interests

Developing innovative conversion processes for biomass and polymeric carbon waste into functional materials with a focus on electrochemical energy storage applications, including supercapacitors, supercapattery, and batteries. Her work emphasizes creating porous materials to enhance energy storage capacity and efficiency.

👩‍🏫Teaching Experience

Ishioma has a robust teaching background, serving as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China from 2020-2022, where she taught Chemical Process Simulation using Aspen Hysys. She also taught Further Foundational Mechanics and Critical Thinking in academic contexts. In addition, she was a Visiting Lecturer at the NLNG Center for Gas, Refining, and Petrochemicals at the University of Port Harcourt, where she specialized in process simulation for petrochemical applications.

🏅Awards

In recognition of her academic excellence, Ishioma was awarded the Ningbo Government Scholarship for International Ph.D. Students in 2022, a testament to her achievements and dedication.

📜Patents

Ishioma is a co-inventor of the patent CN114084884B, which focuses on molten base carbonisation and activation of biomass using bamboo shoots and radish to produce porous carbon, highlighting her contribution to sustainable material development.

🎤Presentations and Posters

Ishioma has delivered several oral presentations at international conferences, notably on the topic of biomass carbonisation for energy storage. These include presentations at the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Molten Salts and Ionic Liquids Discussion Group (RSC UK) and UNNC PGR Conferences. Her poster presentations, such as the Best Poster Award at the 2022 UNNC PGR Research Poster Event, demonstrate her significant contributions to the field.

📚Professional Affiliations and Certifications

Ishioma is a registered engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and holds membership in several prestigious organizations, including the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Association of Professional Women in Engineering Nigeria (APWEN), and the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE). She is also a Graduate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), reflecting her broad professional network and commitment to engineering and management.

Publications Top Noted📑

Conversion of high moisture biomass to hierarchical porous carbon via molten base carbonisation and activation for electrochemical double layer capacitor

Authors: Egun, I.L., Akinwolemiwa, B., Yin, B., Chen, G.Z., Hu, D.
Journal: Bioresource Technology
Year: 2024

Turning waste tyres into carbon electrodes for batteries: Exploring conversion methods, material traits, and performance factors

Authors: Egun, I.L., Liu, Z., Zheng, Y., Wang, Y., Chen, Z.
Journal: Carbon Energy
Year: 2024

 Extraction of bioethanol from fermentation broth and valorization of the vinasse for biogas production

Authors: Undiandeye, J., Nwabanne, J., Egun, I., Kiman, S., Odekanle, E.L.
Journal: Biofuels
Year: 2024

Strengthening synergistic effects between hard carbon and soft carbon enabled by connecting precursors at molecular level towards high-performance potassium ion batteries

Authors: Xu, H., Cheng, B., Du, Q., Yin, B., He, H.
Journal: Nano Research
Year: 2023

 Nano-Silicon@Exfoliated Graphite/Pyrolytic Polyaniline Composite of a High-Performance Cathode for Lithium Storage

Authors: Wu, Q., Zhu, Y., Duan, H., Egun, I.L., He, H.
Journal: Materials
Year: 2023

Reduction of CO2 Emission from Crude Oil Refining Process using Aspen Hysys Energy Analyser towards Environmental Sustainability

Authors: Egun, I.L., Hu, B., Mordi, C.U., Otaraku, I.J.
Journal: Energy Proceedings
Year: 2023

Dr. Yuanhuai He, Materials Science, Best Paper Award

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Dr. Yuanhuai He, Materials Science, Best Paper Award

Doctorate at Kunming University of Science and Technology, China

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Summary📝

Yuanhuai He is a dedicated lecturer and researcher at Kunming University of Science and Technology. His expertise lies in powder metallurgy of light metals and high-energy Li-ion batteries. With a strong academic background and significant contributions to the field of materials science, he is recognized for his work on biocomposites and biomedical applications.

Education🎓

  • Ph.D. in Engineering

Kunming University of Science and Technology, Yunnan, China
College of Materials Science and Engineering
(2013.09 - 2018.07)

  • Bachelor of Engineering

Kunming University of Science and Technology, Yunnan, China
College of Materials Science and Engineering
(2003.09 - 2007.06)

Professional Experience💼

  • Lecturer

Kunming University of Science and Technology, Yunnan, China

Research Interests🔍

  • Powder Metallurgy of Light Metals (Ti and Zn)

Investigating the properties and applications of titanium and zinc-based alloys.

  • High-Energy Li-ion Batteries

Focused on improving the efficiency and durability of lithium-ion batteries.

Notable Publication 📚

  • Paper Title: Effect of Vacuum Infiltration Temperature on the Microstructure and Tribological Properties of Honeycomb-Filled Tube-Reinforced Aluminum Matrix Composites
  •              Authors: Zhen Wang, Changrui Men, Xun Liu, Zhaoxia Zhang, Xiaofei Li, Jincheng Zhang
  •              Journal: Journal of Materials Research and Technology
  •              Year: 2020
  • Paper Title: Effect of Annealing on the Structure of Composite Passivation Films Prepared by Magnetron Sputtering Deposition on the Surface of HgCdTe
  •              Authors: Yu Lin, Qian Qin, Xiaohua Wang, Jian Chen, Lei Li, Jing Jiang, Yaping He, Xiang Wang, Peng Zhao
  •              Journal: Crystals
  •              Year: 2022
  • Paper Title: Enhanced Combination of Strength and Ductility in the Semi-Solid Rheocast Hypereutectic Al-Si Alloy with the Effect of In-Situ TiB2 Particles
  •              Authors: Xinyu Zhang, Shujuan Liang, Lijuan Wang, Yang Zhao, Yunxia Zhao
  •              Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds
  •              Year: 2020
  • Paper Title: Function-Structure-Integrated Ti-HA Coatings on TiNbZr with Enhanced Mechanical Properties and Bioactivity Prepared by Spark Plasma Sintering
  •              Authors: Yizhen Yang, Mingyan He, Xiaoxiao Tian, Qiangqiang Wang, Yanhong Li, Xin Lin,                  
  •              Journal: Materials Science and Engineering: C
  •              Year: 2021
  • Paper Title: Fabrication and Characterization of Ti-13Nb-13Zr Alloy with Radial Porous Ti-HA Coatings for Bone Implants
  •              Authors: Xiaokang Huang, Xiaofeng Wu, Yixuan Zeng, Yuyang Zhao, Li Liu, Zhijie Tang, 
  •              Journal: Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials
  •              Year: 2020