Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiao-Feng Sun | Polymer materials | Outstanding Scientist Award
Principal Researcher at Northwestern Polytechnical University, China
A distinguished researcher and associate professor at Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xiāan, specializing in environmental science, chemistry, and chemical engineering. With a Ph.D. from the University of Wales, Bangor, and extensive research experience across China and the UK, they excel in phytochemistry, biomass chemistry, and sustainable materials.
Publication Profile
š Education
š Ph.D. in Chemistry ā University of Wales, Bangor (2002-2005) Ā M.Sc. in Phytochemistry and Pulp Chemistry ā South China University of Technology (2000-2002)B.Sc. in Phytochemistry and Soil Science ā North-Western A&F University (1997-2000)
š¼ Experience
šØāš« Associate Professor ā Northwestern Polytechnical University (2007āPresent Ā Research Scientist ā Zhejiang University (2006-2007) Postdoctoral Research Officer ā University of Wales, Bangor (2005-2006) Assistant Professor ā South China University of Technology (2000-2002 Ā Research Assistant ā Northwestern A&F University (1999-2000)
š Awards and Honors
š„ First Prize, Shaanxi Provincial Technology Invention Award (2023) Ā IAAM Fellow (2023) Ā Outstanding Scientist Award, VDGOOD (2022) Ā Youth Science Rising Star, Shaanxi (2012) RS Award, Universities UK (2004) First Research Award, Ministry of Education, China (2002)
š¬ Research Focus
š± Biomass Chemistry and Phytochemistry Ā Environmental Science and Pollution Control Biobased Polymeric Material Ā Water Treatment Technologie Ā Cell Immobilization and Sustainable Chemistry
Publications š
“Preparation of Magnetic Hemicellulosic Composite Microspheres and Adsorption of Copper Ions” ā Polymers (2024)
“Recent Developments in Aptamer-Based Sensors for Diagnostics” ā Sensors (2024)
“Efficient Extraction and Analysis of Wheat Straw Lignin” ā Polymers (2024)
“Influence of Hydrochemical Components on Loess Particles in Groundwater” ā Applied Sciences (2024)
“Advances in Natural Polymers: Extraction and Applications” ā Polymers (2024)
“Co-Transport of Aniline and TNT with Loess Colloids” ā Water (2024)
“Xylan/Graphene Oxide Composite Hydrogel for Copper Ion Removal” ā Journal of Polymers and the Environment (2022)
“Fabrication of Electrospun Xylan-g-PMMA/TiO2 Nanofibers” ā Polymers (2022)
“High-Performance Hydrogel for Copper(II) Ion Removal” ā Polymers (2021)
“Hemicelluloses-Based Hydrogels” ā Book Chapter (2021)
Conclusion
The candidate is highly suitable for the Research for Outstanding Scientist Award based on: A strong academic and research background spanning environmental science, chemistry, and chemical engineering. Recognition through multiple national and international awards. Demonstrated leadership in teaching, mentoring, and contributing to technological advancements.