Pengfei Wang | Environment | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Pengfei Wang | Environment | Best Researcher Award

Research Assistant Professor Southern University of Science and Technology | China

Dr. Pengfei Wang is a Research Assistant Professor at the Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China, where he has been actively engaged in advanced research on energy and environmental engineering since 2021. He obtained his Ph.D. in Energy and Power Engineering from Dalian University of Technology in 2019, under the supervision of Professor Yongchen Song, and completed a visiting research program at the University of Western Australia’s Energy Research Centre in 2017. Prior to his current role, Dr. Wang served as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Physics at SUSTech, working with Chair Professor Yusheng Zhao on multiphase hydrate systems and neutron technology applications. His research spans natural gas hydrate exploitation, hydrate-based hydrogen storage, and offshore CO₂ geological sequestration, focusing on the thermodynamics, kinetics, and multiphase flow behavior in porous media. Dr. Wang has made notable contributions to understanding the interaction between hydrate structures and nanoconfinement effects for energy conversion and carbon capture applications. He has published 82 SCI-indexed papers, including several in high-impact journals such as Chemical Reviews, Chemical Engineering Journal, and Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, along with holding 8 authorized invention patents and 1 software copyright. His work has been cited 1,829 times by 1,403 documents, reflecting an h-index of 24, underscoring his academic impact and global recognition within the field. He has been honored with the Shenzhen Overseas High-Level Talent “Peacock Plan” Award, and received multiple academic distinctions including the Excellent Doctoral Dissertation of Liaoning Province and the Wiley China Annual Open Author Award. Dr. Wang’s ongoing research aims to develop sustainable hydrate technologies for energy transition and carbon neutrality strategies in offshore and industrial contexts. With his strong interdisciplinary background and innovative approach, he continues to advance the frontiers of energy storage, climate engineering, and environmental sustainability.

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Featured Publications

Wang, P., Chen, Y., Teng, Y., An, S., Li, Y., Han, M., Yuan, B., Shen, S., Chen, B., Han, S., et al. (2024). A comprehensive review of hydrogen purification using a hydrate-based method.

Yang, M., Wu, M., Yang, Z., Wang, P., Chen, B., & Song, Y. (2024). Behaviors of hydrate cap formation via CO₂–H₂O collaborative injection: Applying to secure marine carbon storage.

Yuan, B., Han, M., Li, Y., Wang, P., Xu, J., Yin, W., Kang, L., Tong, X., Han, S., Zhu, J., et al. (2024). Effect of organic matter with various carbon chain lengths on methane hydrate formation: Kinetic, thermodynamic, and microstructural studies.

Wang, P., Li, Y., Sun, N., Han, S., Wang, X., Su, Q., Li, Y., He, J., Yu, X., Du, S., et al. (2024). Hydrate technologies for CO₂ capture and sequestration: Status and perspectives.

Teng, Y., Li, Y., Huang, T., Chen, Y., Wang, P., Wang, B., An, S., Li, Y., Han, S., Zhu, J., et al. (2024). Hydrogen purification via hydrate-based methods: Insights into H₂–CO₂–CO hydrate structures, thermodynamics, and kinetics.

Qi Yang | Sustainable Polymer | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Qi Yang | Sustainable Polymer | Best Academic Researcher Award

Teacher at Qingdao University of Science and Technology | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Qi Yang is a dedicated researcher and academic in the field of polymer science and engineering, currently serving as an Associate Professor at the School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Polymer Materials and Engineering from Qingdao University of Science and Technology in 2014, followed by a Ph.D. in Material Science from the University of Science and Technology of China in 2019, where he conducted advanced research under the guidance of Prof. Xuequan Zhang. Since 2020, he has contributed significantly to teaching and research as a faculty member, while also expanding his international academic exposure through a postdoctoral fellowship at Tampere University from 2023 to 2025. His research interests center on developing eco-friendly synthetic pathways for diene rubbers, exploring novel structures and properties to enhance their industrial applications, and advancing functionalization methods to equip synthetic rubbers with innovative properties tailored for sectors including healthcare and electronics. He is also deeply engaged in creating stimuli-responsive rubber materials that react to light, heat, and magnetism, enabling their integration into soft robotics for intelligent, flexible actuation and adaptive deformation. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Qi Yang scholarly contributions are evidenced by his publications in high-impact journals, covering topics such as selective polymerization of isoprene, novel copolymer designs for high-performance elastomers, light-responsive programmable materials, and sustainable thermoplastic elastomers. His work not only advances the understanding of polymer structures and properties but also bridges fundamental research with practical applications in advanced materials. With a strong foundation in material science and a focus on sustainable and intelligent polymer systems, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Qi Yang continues to make meaningful contributions to the field, aiming to drive innovation in both academic research and industrial applications.

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Featured Publications

Liu, X., Yang, Q., Zhang, C., Zhang, X., & Liu, H. (2024). 3,4-Selective polymerization of isoprene by iron-based system: The key role of borate salts for enhancing catalytic activities and broadening 1,10-phenanthroline ligand scope.

Liu, X., Zheng, H., Wang, X., Jiang, Z., Gu, J., Liu, H., Zhang, C., Yang, Q., & Zhang, X. (2023). Novel butadiene/isoprene copolymer with predominant 1,2/3,4-units: A tough thermoplastic elastomer material with superior dynamic mechanical properties.

Yang, Q., Shahsavan, H., Deng, Z., Guo, H., Zhang, H., Liu, H., Zhang, C., Priimagi, A., Zhang, X., & Zeng, H. (2022). Semi‐crystalline rubber as a light‐responsive, programmable, resilient robotic material.

Yang, Q., Zheng, W., Zhao, W., Peng, C., Ren, J., Yu, Q., Hu, Y., & Zhang, X. (2019). One-way and two-way shape memory effects of a high-strain cis-1,4-polybutadiene–polyethylene copolymer based dynamic network via self-complementary quadruple hydrogen bonding.

Yang, Q., Peng, C., Ren, J., Zhao, W., Zheng, W., Zhang, C., Hu, Y., & Zhang, X. (2019). A near-infrared photoactuator based on shape memory semi-crystalline polymers toward light-fueled crane, grasper, and walker.

Yang, Q., Wang, X., Wang, B., Liu, Y., Sun, Y., Na, L., Wang, F., Zhang, C., Liu, H., & Zhang, X. (2021). Toward sustainable and strong ABA-type thermoplastic elastomers with poly(ε-caprolactone-co-4-methyl-ε-caprolactone) soft midblock and polystyrene hard end blocks.

Xiaohui Ren | Environmental Pollutant Detection | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Xiaohui Ren | Environmental Pollutant Detection | Best Researcher Award

Instructor at Yancheng Institute of Technology | China

Dr. Xiaohui Ren is an accomplished Instructor at the Yancheng Institute of Technology, whose career reflects a strong dedication to advancing research in environmental sciences and applied chemistry. With a solid academic foundation and long-term engagement in cutting-edge methodologies, Ren has cultivated expertise across molecular imprinting technology, surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), fluorescence technology, water pollution chemistry, and computational chemistry, achieving significant outcomes in pollutant detection and environmental monitoring. In addition to teaching and academic responsibilities, Ren has actively contributed to innovative research initiatives, including the development of pulp molding products derived from waste paper fibers, showcasing both scientific rigor and a commitment to sustainable solutions. Her scholarly output has been widely recognized, with more than 10 first-author papers published in high-impact international journals such as Biosensors and Bioelectronics, Microchimica Acta, and Applied Surface Science, reflecting her ability to generate impactful knowledge in the global scientific community. Ren’s research interests lie primarily in environmental pollutant detection and the application of advanced chemical and analytical techniques to address pressing ecological and industrial challenges. Beyond research, she is also an active member of the China Textile Engineering Association, where she engages with peers to exchange knowledge and foster innovation within the field. Her work is distinguished not only by technical depth but also by its translational potential in addressing sustainability and environmental health issues, aligning scientific inquiry with practical applications. Through consistent innovation, impactful publications, and a focus on bridging fundamental science with real-world environmental needs, Dr. Xiaohui Ren continues to strengthen her role as a dynamic researcher and educator. Her ongoing contributions exemplify dedication to both scientific advancement and societal benefit, positioning her as a promising leader in her field and a deserving candidate for recognition through prestigious awards.

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Featured Publications

Ma, W., Cai, H., Xiang, Z., & Ren, X. (2024). Iron and nitrogen co-doped carbon catalysts derived from ZIF-8 towards enhanced peroxymonosulfate activation and contaminants removal: The synergistic effects of FeN and α/γ-Fe species.

Song, X., Zhang, Y., Ren, X., Tang, D., Zhang, X., & Li, X. (2024). Self-cleaning SERS sensor based on flexible Ni₃S₂/MoS₂@Ag@PDMS composites for label-free multiplex volatile organic compounds detection.

Song, X., Zhang, Y., Ren, X., Zhang, X., Tang, D., Wu, J., & Li, X. (2023). Fabrication of flexible multidimensional CC/MoS₂@Ag@PDMS hybrids as stable and self-cleaning SERS substrate for sensitive and quantitative point-of-care testing.

Guo, H., Ren, X., Song, X., & Li, X. (2023). Preparation of SiO₂@Ag@molecular imprinted polymers hybrid for sensitive and selective detection of amoxicillin using surface-enhanced Raman scattering.

Song, X., You, X., Ren, X., Zhang, X., Tang, D., & Li, X. (2023). Vertically aligned Ag-decorated MoS₂ nanosheets supported on polyvinyl alcohol flexible substrate enable high-sensitivity and self-cleaning SERS devices.

Song, X., Ren, X., Tang, D., & Li, X. (2022). Specific iodide effect on surface-enhanced Raman scattering for ultra-sensitive detection of organic contaminants in water.

Ren, X., Feng, X., Li, X., & Li, X. (2021). Preparation of silver with an ultrathin molecular imprinted layer for detection of carbendazim by SERS.