Mrs. Jing Nie | Inorganic Chemistry | Sustainable Chemistry Pioneer Award

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Mrs. Jing Nie | Inorganic Chemistry | Sustainable Chemistry Pioneer Award

Ningxia University, China

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🎓 Academic Background

Mrs. Jing Nie holds a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Environmental Engineering from Yamaguchi University, Japan, which she completed between October 2019 and September 2022. Prior to this, she earned a Master’s degree in Materials Physics and Chemistry in 2013 and a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Chemistry in 2010, both from Jiangxi Normal University, China. Her multidisciplinary education provides her with a broad and deep understanding of chemical materials science, environmental systems, and energy technologies.

👩‍🔬 Professional Profile

Mrs. Jing Nie is currently serving as an Associate Professor at the School of Materials and New Energy, Ningxia University, located in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China. With a strong academic background and a focus on applied scientific research, she has significantly contributed to the advancement of membrane materials and gas separation technologies. Her work is centered on clean energy applications and the modification of porous carbon materials for natural gas upgrading and hydrogen purification.

🧪 Research Interests

Mrs. Jing Nie’s specialized research areas include:
Gas Separation; Membrane Materials Preparation; Preparation and Modification of Carbon Porous Materials; H₂-Related Gas Pairs Separation; and Natural Gas Upgrading. Her research focuses on the design, fabrication, and performance enhancement of advanced membrane systems for sustainable energy and environmental applications. She emphasizes innovative approaches to improve the efficiency and selectivity of membrane-based separation techniques, particularly targeting hydrogen purification and methane recovery.

🏢 Professional Experience

Mrs. Jing Nie began her career at Ningxia University in September 2013, working in the Photovoltaic Materials Key Laboratory. During this time, she contributed to various research initiatives focused on photovoltaic materials and renewable energy solutions. Since October 2022, she has been affiliated with the School of Materials and New Energy, continuing her research and teaching endeavors while mentoring students and leading innovative projects in membrane and materials science.

Notable Publications📝

📝Effect of Chemical Vapor Deposition of Toluene on Gas Separation Performance of Carbon Molecular Sieve Membranes

  • Authors: Jing Nie; Norimasa Yoshizawa; Kazuhiro Tanaka*

  • Journal: Journal of Porous Materials

  • Year: 2022

Dr. Md. Shahadat Hossain – Solution Chemistry – Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Md. Shahadat Hossain – Solution Chemistry – Best Researcher Award

Comilla University, Bangladesh

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🎓Educational Qualifications

Dr. Md. Shahadat Hossain has an extensive academic background, having earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Wuhan University of Technology, China, in 2020. His research focused on Catalytic Water Splitting, and his thesis was titled Design, Synthesis, and Catalytic Water Splitting Performance of Macrocyclic Non-Precious Metal Complexes. He was recognized as the Best Graduate of 2020 for his exemplary academic performance. Prior to his PhD, Dr. Hossain completed his Master of Science in Physical Chemistry from Chittagong University, where he earned the top spot in his class with a GPA of 3.88, and his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from the same university, where he also secured the first position with a CGPA of 3.72.

💼Professional Experience

Dr. Hossain has held several academic positions, demonstrating a strong commitment to teaching and research. He is currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Comilla University, Bangladesh, since November 2020. Prior to that, he served as an Assistant Professor from 2014 to 2020 and a Lecturer from 2011 to 2014 at the same institution. He has also taught at Primeasia University in Dhaka, Bangladesh, earlier in his career.

🔬Research Focus

Dr. Hossain’s primary research interests lie in Catalysis, Catalytic Water Splitting, and Electrochemistry. His research includes areas such as acid-base catalysis, enzyme catalysis, and electrochemical analysis. He is also involved in the synthesis and characterization of macrocyclic ligands and organometallic compounds, as well as exploring solution chemistry and CO2 fixation.

🏆Scholarships & Fellowships

Dr. Hossain has been the recipient of numerous prestigious awards throughout his academic journey. Notably, he was awarded the Best Graduate Award in 2020 from Wuhan University of Technology, where he also received the Best Article Award for multiple academic years. His achievements have been supported by various scholarships, including the CSC Scholarship from the Chinese Government for his PhD study, and the D.P.I. Scholarship for his outstanding performance in his Master’s and Bachelor’s programs. He has also been honored with several stipends for his exceptional academic results, including the Comilla Zillah Foundation Scholarship and Brihattar Comilla Zillah Association Scholarship.

📚Academic and Professional Memberships

Dr. Hossain is an active member of several renowned scientific organizations. He holds a General Membership with the American Chemical Society (ACS) and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). Additionally, he is a Lifetime Member of the Bangladesh Chemical Society (BCS), reflecting his long-standing commitment to the field of chemistry.

Notable Publications📝

📝Polymers for extrusion-based 3D printing of pharmaceuticals: A holistic materials–process perspective

Authors: Mohammad A Azad, Deborah Olawuni, Georgia Kimbell, Abu Zayed Md Badruddoza, Md Shahadat Hossain, Tasnim Sultana

Journal: Pharmaceutics

Year: 2020

📝Highly active dinuclear cobalt complexes for solvent-free cycloaddition of CO₂ to epoxides at ambient pressure

Authors: Zafar AK Khattak, Hussein A Younus, Nazir Ahmad, Habib Ullah, Suleman Suleman, Md Shahadat Hossain, Mirella Elkadi, Francis Verpoort

Journal: Chemical Communications

Year: 2019

📝cyanocobalamin (vitamin B₁₂) as a homogeneous electrocatalyst for water oxidation under neutral conditions

Authors: Hossain M Shahadat, Hussein A Younus, Nazir Ahmad, Shiguo Zhang, Serge Zhuiykov, Francis Verpoort

Journal: Chemical Communications

Year: 2020

📝Homogeneous electrochemical water oxidation by a nickel(II) complex based on a macrocyclic N-heterocyclic carbene/pyridine hybrid ligand

Authors: Hossain M. Shahadat, Hussein A. Younus, Nazir Ahmad, Md. Abdur Rahaman, Zafar A. K. Khattak, Serge Zhuiykov, Francis Verpoort

Journal: Catalysis Science & Technology

Year: 2019

📝Synthesis of 3D Cadmium(II)-Carboxylate Framework Having Potential for Co-Catalyst Free CO₂ Fixation to Cyclic Carbonates

Authors: Zafar AK Khattak, Nazir Ahmad, Hussein A Younus, Habib Ullah, Baoyi Yu, Khurram S Munawar, Muhammad Ashfaq, Sher Ali, Hossain M Shahadat, Francis Verpoort

Journal: Inorganics

Year: 2022

Mrs. Fatemeh Jahanmard – Pharmaceutical Chemistry – Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Fatemeh Jahanmard – Pharmaceutical Chemistry – Best Researcher Award

Gilbert – Netherlands

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🎓 Academic Background & Expertise

Mrs. Fatemeh Jahanmard Hosseinabadi holds a Ph.D. in Nanotechnology, specializing in formulation development, materials characterization, and drug delivery systems. With extensive expertise in these areas, she has contributed significantly to the advancement of polymeric and lipid-based nano/microparticles, antibacterial coatings, and hydrogel formulations for controlled drug release.

🔬 Postdoctoral Research & Scientific Contributions

She pursued four years of postdoctoral research at Utrecht University, where she developed advanced hydrogel coatings and nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems. Her work focused on innovative materials for biomedical applications, leading to the development of cutting-edge drug delivery platforms. During this time, she also mentored over ten graduate students, led multiple research projects, and managed laboratory operations, showcasing her leadership in academia.

🏥 Industry Leadership & Innovation

Currently serving as an R&D Manager at EHDA and Formulation Scientist at Gilbert, she plays a crucial role in bridging academia and industry. Her expertise in medical devices, biomaterials, coatings, and formulation science has been instrumental in driving innovative formulation strategies. In the industry, she has successfully established a formulation and test development lab, optimized drug delivery systems, and collaborated with engineers, scientists, professors, and regulatory experts to develop a novel inhaler device.

🏆 Bridging Academia & Industry

Her career is defined by her ability to translate research insights into practical applications, fostering innovation in formulation science. By integrating knowledge from both academic research and industrial applications, she continues to drive groundbreaking advancements in drug delivery systems, medical devices, and biomaterial coatings.

Notable Publications📝

📝Layer by Layer Coating for Bio-functionalization of Additively Manufactured Meta-Biomaterials

Authors: S Amin Yavari, M Croes, B Akhavan, F Jahanmard, CC Eigenhuis, Sasan Dadbakhsh, HC Vogely, MM Bilek, AC Fluit, CHE Boel, BCH Van Der Wal, T Vermonden, H Weinans, AA Zadpoor

Journal: Additive Manufacturing

Year: 2020

📝Bactericidal Coating to Prevent Early and Delayed Implant-Related Infections

Authors: F Jahanmard, M Croes, M Castilho, A Majed, MJ Steenbergen, K Lietaert, HC Vogely, BCH Van Der Wal, DAC Stapels, J Malda, T Vermonden, S Amin Yavari

Journal: Journal of Controlled Release

Year: 2020

📝Effect of Nanoporous Fibers on Growth and Proliferation of Cells on Electrospun Poly (ϵ-Caprolactone) Scaffolds

Authors: Fatemeh Jahanmard Hossein Abadi, Mohammad Amani Tehran, Fatemeh Zamani, Marziyeh Nematollahi, Laleh Ghasemi Mobarakeh, Mohammad Hossein Nasr-Esfahani

Journal: International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials

Year: 2014

📝Controlled Temperature-Mediated Curcumin Release from Magneto-Thermal Nanocarriers to Kill Bone Tumors

Authors: A Khodaei, F Jahanmard, HR Madaah Hosseini, R Bagheri, A Dabbagh, H Weinans, S Amin Yavari

Journal: Bioactive Materials

Year: 2022

📝A Multifunctional Silk Coating on Additively Manufactured Porous Titanium to Prevent Implant-Associated Infection and Stimulate Bone Regeneration

Authors: Z Gorgin Karaji, F Jahanmard, AH Mirzaei, B Van der Wal, S Amin Yavari

Journal: Biomedical Materials

Year: 2020

 

Prof Dr. Jian Li – Iodine Catalyzed Reaction- Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Jian Li – Iodine Catalyzed Reaction- Best Researcher Award

Kunming University of Science and Technology – China

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🎓 Educational Background

Jian Li has pursued an extensive academic journey in the field of pharmaceutical sciences. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Henan University in July 2004. Following this, he obtained a master’s degree from Nanjing University of Science and Technology in July 2006. His dedication to research led him to achieve a doctorate from Nanjing University in October 2009.

🔬 Research and Professional Experience

Jian Li’s professional career is marked by significant contributions in pharmaceutical research and academia. In July 2010, he began working as a senior researcher at Shanghai WuXi AppTec New Drug Development Research Co., Ltd., where he focused on cutting-edge drug development. In August 2014, he transitioned to academia, taking on the role of a lecturer at the School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Changzhou University. His passion for research led him to Germany in August 2015, where he worked as a visiting scholar in the prestigious Hashmi Research Group at Heidelberg University.

🏅 Academic Leadership and Current Role

Jian Li continued his academic progression at Changzhou University, where he was appointed as an associate professor and later a full professor in July 2019. Additionally, he served as a master’s supervisor, guiding and mentoring young researchers in the field of pharmaceutical sciences. In September 2024, he took on a new role as a professor at Kunming University of Science and Technology, further expanding his research and teaching contributions in pharmaceutical and life sciences.

Notable Publications📝

📝 Iodine-Catalyzed Aerobic Oxidative Domino Cyclization of Methyl N-Heteroarenes with 6-Aminopyrimidine-2,4-Dione and Pyrazol-5-Amine
  • Authors: Chunping Dong, Yue Zhang, Caijuan Hu, Yongsheng Zhou, Jian Li

  • Journal: Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry

  • Year: 2025
📝 Nitrobenzene and Aniline-Mediated Direct Olefination of Methyl Substituted N-Heteroarenes With Benzylic Alcohols
  • Authors: Chunping Dong, Xin Mei, Caijuan Hu, Xiaojiao Du, Jian Li

  • Journal: ChemistrySelect

  • Year: 2024
📝 Aerobic Oxidative Synthesis of N-Containing Heterocycles from o-Substituted Aniline Derivatives and Primary Amines by Perylene Diimide Catalysis
  • Authors: Yongsheng Zhou, Yue Zhang, Xiaojiao Du, Jian Li, Chunping Dong

  • Journal: European Journal of Organic Chemistry

  • Year: 2024
📝 Photoredox-Catalyzed Addition of Isocyanides with Boracene-Based Alkylborate: Construction of 6-Alkylphenanthridine
  • Authors: Li Liu, Xingkang Yu, Wenyan Zhao, Chunping Dong, Jian Li

  • Journal: Tetrahedron Letters

  • Year: 2024
📝 Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Chromanone-Based Derivatives as Potential Anti-Neuroinflammatory Agents
  • Authors: Guoxun Li, Xiaoqing Feng, Wenqian Wang, Lin Wang, Caijuan Hu

  • Journal: Bioorganic Chemistry

  • Year: 2023

 

Dr. Hao Zhang, Inorganic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hao Zhang, Inorganic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Dr. Hao Zhang at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States

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Education

  • Ph.D. in Materials Science
    • Imperial College London (QS Ranking: 6)
    • Dates: September 2019 – September 2022
    • Honors: Full Scholarship (one of only 15 recipients annually in China), John Matthey Ph.D. Prize (awarded to 2 students per year)
  • M.Eng. in Inorganic Chemistry

Nanjing University

Dates: September 2016 – July 2019

GPA: 86.3/100, Major GPA: 88.0/100, Ranking: 4/71, Recommended for Exemption

  • B.Eng. in Materials Science and Engineering
    • Henan Polytechnic University
    • Dates: September 2012 – July 2016
    • GPA: 88.1/100, Major GPA: 91.5/100, Ranking: 1/122

Professional Experience

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Chemical Engineering
    • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
    • Dates: February 2024 – Present
    • QS Ranking: 1
  • MPLS Enterprise and Innovation Fellow
    • University of Oxford
    • Dates: February 2023 – February 2024
    • Honors: No more than 5 scholars selected annually
  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Inorganic Chemistry
    • University of Oxford
    • Dates: September 2022 – February 2024
    • QS Ranking: 2
  • Research Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant
    • Imperial College London
    • Dates: October 2019 – December 2022
  • PostDoc/Ph.D. Symposium Lead
    • Imperial College London
    • Dates: August 2019 – July 2021

Research Interests

Controllable Synthesis of Organic-Inorganic Nanomaterials
    • Metal-Organic Frameworks, Transition Metal Oxides/Nitrides/Carbides/Dichalcogenides/Phosphides, Layered Double Hydroxides, 3D Ordered Mesoscopic Assembly Structures
Heterogeneous Catalysis and Sustainable Energy Conversion and Storage Devices
    • (Photo)electrocatalytic HER/OER/HOR/ORR, Water-Splitting, Fuel Cells, Flow Cells, Solar Cells, Supercapacitors, New-Type Secondary Batteries
Real-Time Monitoring of Electrocatalytic Active Sites
    • Structural and Chemical Composition Evolution of Reactive Centers, Mutual Interactions Between Active Sites and Reactants
Plasmonic Effects in Metal-Semiconductor Nanostructures

LSPR, SPP

Advanced In-Situ Characterization Techniques and Device Development

In-Situ STEM, In-Situ EELS, In-Situ SEIRAS, Operando XRD, Operando Raman, Synchronized XAS, Isotopic-Labeling EC–MS

Advanced Electrolyzers Design and Development

Flow Cell Electrolyzer, Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolyzer

Notable Publication

Paper Title: Quantum simulation: Spin transport in a Mott insulator of ultracold fermions

Authors: Parvis Soltan-Panahi, Johann Struck, Paul Windpassinger, Andrea Alberti, Eckhard Haller, Michael Weitz, Klaus Sengstock
Journal: Nature Physics
Year: 2012

Paper Title: Strictly nonclassical behavior of a mesoscopic system

Authors: Markus Aspelmeyer, Tobias J. Kippenberg, Florian Marquardt
Journal: Reviews of Modern Physics
Year: 2014

Paper Title:Observation of spatial charge and spin correlations in the 2D Fermi-Hubbard model

Authors: Lawrence W. Cheuk, Michael A. Nichols, Melih Okan, Thomas Gersdorf, Robert V. Petersen, Edward Khatami, Nandini Trivedi, Tracy A. Vartak, Martin Zwierlein
Journal: Science
Year: 2016

Paper Title: Entanglement with negative Wigner function of three thousand atoms heralded by one photon

Authors: Matteo Fadel, Thomas Zibold, Bernd Treutlein, Peter Treutlein, Philipp Treutlein
Journal: Nature Communications
Year: 2018

Paper Title: Observation of 2D Fermionic Mott Insulators of K 40 with Single-Site Resolution

Authors:  Marc A. Nichols, Lawrence W. Cheuk, Melih Okan, Thomas Gersdorf, Robert V. Petersen, Tracy A. Vartak, Martin Zwierlein
Journal: Physical Review Letters
Year: 2016