Hui Wang | nano functional materials | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr Hui Wang | nano functional materials | Best Researcher Award

Deputy Director, Soochow University, China

👩‍🏫 Associate Professor at Soochow University’s National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, specializing in 🧪 nano- and micro-scale biomaterials, surface interfaces, and biomaterial surface properties. Earned her 🎓 Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Xiamen University and conducted 🔬 postdoctoral research at the National University of Singapore. With 📚 20+ publications in high-impact journals, she has received prestigious research grants and awards for her contributions to 🔍 biomaterials science and textile engineering.

Profile

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Education 🎓

📍 Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry – Xiamen University, China (2003-2009) B.Sc. in Chemistry – Xiamen University, China (1999-2003)

Experience 💼

📍 Research Fellow – National University of Singapore, Department of Physics (2009-2010) 📍 Associate Professor – Soochow University (2011-Present)

Awards & Honors 🏆

🥈 Second Prize – Fujian Science & Technology Progress Award (2009) 🥈 Second Prize – Xiamen Science & Technology Progress Award (2009)

Research Focus 🔬

🧪 Nano- and micro-scale biomaterials | 🌊 Surface & interface science | ⚙️ Biomaterial surface properties & biological interactions

Publications

Ultrafast Deposition Kinetics in Bi-Tailored Core-Shell Carbon Nanofibers for Sodium Metal Batteries ⚡
📍 Angewandte Chemie – International Edition, 2025
📚 Co-authors: M. Yuan, H. Wang, T. Xu, X. Bai, H. Park

2️⃣ Versatile Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescence (TADF) for Photodynamic Therapy & NIR Electroluminescence 💡
📍 ACS Nano, 2025
📚 Co-authors: H. Wang, Y. Gao, J. Chen, C.S. Lee, X. Zhang

3️⃣ NiSe₂-MoSe₂ Heterojunctions on N-Doped Porous Carbon for Electrocatalytic Water Splitting 💧
📍 Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2025
📚 Co-authors: H. Zhou, D. Kong, N. Chu, Y. Wang, T. Xu

4️⃣ Stepwise One-Shot Borylation for High-Efficiency Yellow-Green OLEDs (EQE > 40%) 🖥️
📍 Angewandte Chemie – International Edition, 2025
📚 Co-authors: X. Xiong, T. Chen, R. Walia, K. Wang, X. Zhang

5️⃣ D–A Type Red TADF Molecules for High-Efficiency Red/NIR OLEDs 🎨
📍 Advanced Functional Materials, 2025
📚 Co-authors: H. Wang, S. Lin, J. Chen, K. Wang, X. Zhang

6️⃣ Organoboron-Nitrogen-Carbonyl Hybrid Emitters for High-Performance Red OLEDs 🔴
📍 Advanced Optical Materials, 2025
📚 Co-authors: Y. Cheng, R. Walia, T. Zhang, K. Wang, X. Zhang

7️⃣ Donor–Acceptor & MR-TADF Core Integration for Outstanding Electroluminescence 🌟
📍 Advanced Materials, 2024 (Open Access)
📚 Co-authors: D. Chen, H. Wang, D. Sun, X. Zhang, E. Zysman-Colman

8️⃣ Ultra-High Photothermal Conversion Diradical Polymer for NIR-II Photo-Immunotherapy 🏥
📍 Nano (Open Access), 2024
📚 Co-authors: Y. Gao, Y. Liu, X. Li, S. Li, X. Zhang

Conclusion

Dr. Hui Wang is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his expertise in nanomaterials, biomaterials, and surface/interface science. His high-impact publications, academic experience, and recognition in China make him highly deserving. Strengthening global collaborations, patents, and leadership in large-scale projects would further solidify his profile for international-level awards.

Yuecun wang | nanomechanics of semiconductor | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Yuecun wang | nanomechanics of semiconductor | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Xi’an Jiaotong University, China

Yue Wang is an accomplished Assistant Professor at Xi’an Jiaotong University’s School of Material Science and Engineering. With a deep focus on nanomechanics and electrochemical reactions, his research has contributed significantly to materials science, particularly in magnesium alloys and battery technologies. Wang completed his Ph.D. in 2018, building on extensive hands-on experience with TEM and other nanotechnology techniques. He is a recipient of numerous prestigious awards and has several high-impact publications in journals like Nature Communications and Science. His work pushes the boundaries of materials science, enabling innovations in corrosion resistance and energy storage. 🧪📚🔬

 

Publication Profile

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Education🎓📖🌍

Yue Wang holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Xi’an Jiaotong University, where he started his studies in 2013. He completed a Bachelor’s in the same field from Northwestern Polytechnical University in 2013. He was also a visiting student at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, University of California, Berkeley, from February 2017 to February 2018. During this period, he gained valuable exposure to cutting-edge research environments, broadening his knowledge of nanomaterials and real-time electrochemical reactions. His academic journey showcases a strong foundation in both theoretical and applied materials science.

Experience🏫🧑‍🏫🛠️

Yue Wang has been with Xi’an Jiaotong University’s School of Material Science and Engineering since 2018, where he now serves as a tenured Assistant Professor. Prior to his tenure, he worked extensively in in-situ environmental TEM and nanomechanical testing, producing significant contributions to battery technologies and corrosion resistance. His research focuses on Si-based materials, Mg alloys, and novel microscopy techniques. He also served as a Teaching Assistant at the university, where he taught the course on mechanical properties of materials. His career reflects a strong emphasis on research and education in materials science.

Awards and Honors🏆

Yue Wang has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He was recognized for his high-impact contributions in materials science, including publishing in leading journals such as Science and Nature Communications. His innovative research in the field of nanomechanics and corrosion resistance has earned him multiple research grants and distinctions within academic circles. He has also been an invited speaker at several international conferences, where his work on Si-based materials and Mg alloys has been widely lauded. His dedication to pushing the boundaries of materials research continues to earn him accolades. 🥇🎖️

Research Focus 🔬🧲📐

Yue Wang’s research is primarily centered on the mechanical properties and nanostructures of Si-based materials and metals. His work utilizes in-situ quantitative nanomechanics to probe these materials at the micro and nano levels. Wang’s expertise extends to environmental TEM studies, particularly in observing real-time electrochemical reactions in lithium/sodium ion batteries and developing anti-corrosion techniques for magnesium alloys. He also specializes in advanced microscopy, nanomechanical testing, and fabrication using Focused Ion Beam (FIB) technology, contributing to improved corrosion resistance and battery efficiency.

Publication  Top Notes

  • Exceptional plasticity in the bulk single-crystalline van der Waals semiconductor InSe
    Science, 2020, 369 (6503), 542-545
    Citations: 220
    This work explores the mechanical properties of InSe, a van der Waals semiconductor, highlighting its exceptional plasticity, a critical factor for flexible electronics.
  • Turning a native or corroded Mg alloy surface into an anti-corrosion coating in excited CO2
    Nature Communications, 2018, 9 (1), 4058
    Citations: 98
    The paper introduces a method to enhance the corrosion resistance of Mg alloys through a CO2-based treatment.
  • In situ TEM study of deformation-induced crystalline-to-amorphous transition in silicon
    NPG Asia Materials, 2016, 8 (7), e291-e291
    Citations: 81
    A detailed study using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to observe how crystalline silicon transitions to an amorphous state under mechanical stress.
  • Chestnut-like SnO2/C nanocomposites with enhanced lithium-ion storage properties
    Nano Energy, 2016, 30, 885-891
    Citations: 66
    This research investigates nanocomposites for improving lithium-ion battery performance.
  • Tension–compression asymmetry in amorphous silicon
    Nature Materials, 2021, 20 (10), 1371-1377
    Citations: 52
    The work explores the mechanical behavior of amorphous silicon, especially the asymmetry between tension and compression.
  • High-throughput screening of 2D van der Waals crystals with plastic deformability
    Nature Communications, 2022, 13 (1), 7491
    Citations: 45
    This paper focuses on the search for two-dimensional van der Waals materials with superior plasticity for next-generation flexible electronics.
  • Thermal treatment-induced ductile-to-brittle transition of submicron-sized Si pillars fabricated by focused ion beam
    Applied Physics Letters, 2015, 106 (8)
    Citations: 36
    The study analyzes the impact of thermal treatment on the mechanical properties of silicon structures at the submicron scale.
  • Ceramic nanowelding
    Nature Communications, 2018, 9 (1), 96
    Citations: 34
    This paper discusses the novel concept of ceramic nanowelding, which could have implications for nanomanufacturing and electronics.
  • In situ transmission electron microscopy study of the electrochemical sodiation process for a single CuO nanowire electrode
    RSC Advances, 2016, 6 (14), 11441-11445
    Citations: 26
    In this work, the authors investigate the sodiation process in copper oxide nanowires, which is relevant for battery technology.
  • In situ TEM observing structural transitions of MoS2 upon sodium insertion and extraction
    RSC Advances, 2016, 6 (98), 96035-96038
    Citations: 21
    This research reveals how MoS2 structures change during sodium ion insertion, providing insights for energy storage applications.

Conclusion

The candidate’s expertise in nanomechanics, in-situ TEM, and nanomaterial testing positions them as a leader in their field, making them a worthy candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Their ability to innovate and apply cutting-edge techniques in materials science, combined with their teaching prowess, sets them apart. Expanding their international collaborations and research impact would further elevate their profile for such prestigious recognition.