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.

Kaixi Shi | Two-dimensional materials | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Kaixi Shi | Two-dimensional materials | Best Researcher Award

lecturer at  Changchun University of Science and Technology, China

Chunde Piao is a distinguished researcher in the Department of Geological Engineering at the School of Resources and Geosciences, China University of Mining and Technology (CUMT). His expertise lies in coal mine geological engineering, focusing on health monitoring and stability analysis. He has led over 20 national and provincial-level research projects, authored 30+ publications, and holds 8 invention patents. His contributions to distributed fiber optic sensing technology have garnered him six prestigious awards, including the First Prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award.

Professional Profiles:

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🎓 Education

📜 Ph.D. in Geological Engineering, Nanjing University (2005-2008)🎓 M.S. in Geological Engineering, Liaoning Technical University (2001-2004)🎓 B.S. in Geological Engineering, Liaoning Technical University (1997-2001)

👨‍🔬 Experience

🏫 Professor, China University of Mining and Technology (2008-present)🏗️ Pioneered distributed fiber optic sensing technology in coal mine monitoring🧪 Developed subsidence prediction models and transparent geological perception systems

🏆 Awards and Honors

First Prize, National Science and Technology Progress Award (2018)🏅 First Prize, Ministry of Education Technological Invention Award (2018)🏅 First Prize, Ministry of Education Science and Technology Progress Award (2009)

🔍 Research Focus

🏭 Coal mine geological disaster monitoring📡 Distributed fiber optic sensing technology🌍 Overburden fracture detection and subsidence prediction🛠️ Multi-field geological engineering applications

✍️Publications Top Note :

Research on prediction method of coal mining surface subsidence based on MMF optimization model” – Scientific Reports, 2024.

“Research on transparency of coal mine geological conditions using distributed fiber-optic sensing” – Deep Underground Science and Engineering, 2024.

“Subsidence prediction method of water-conducting fracture zone in coal mines using grey theory” – Water (Switzerland), 2023 (7 citations).

“Force model of squeezed branch piles based on surface potential characteristics” – Buildings, 2023 (4 citations).

“Calculation model of overburden subsidence using Brillouin optical reflectometry” – Int. J. Rock Mechanics & Mining Sciences, 2021 (22 citations).

“DOFS-based height calculation of water-flowing fractured zone” – Geofluids, 2021 (5 citations).

“Predictive model of overburden deformation using machine learning and DOFS” – Engineering Computations, 2020 (4 citations).

“Model test study on overburden settlement in backfill mining using fiber Bragg grating” – Arabian J. Geosciences, 2019 (22 citations).

“Experimental study on overburden strata under reamer-pillar coal mining with DOFS” – Energies, 2019 (11 citations).

“Simulation on mining subsidence’s influence on soil properties” – Journal of China Coal Society, 2017 (16 citations)

Conclusion

Chunde Piao’s remarkable contributions to coal mine monitoring and geological engineering, coupled with his leadership in national projects and groundbreaking technological developments, make him an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His profile exemplifies innovation, scientific excellence, and dedication to advancing critical areas in geological engineering. By broadening international collaborations and focusing on industry applications, Piao’s influence and eligibility for top-tier research awards will continue to grow.