Tuba Çakıcı Can | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuba Çakıcı Can | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Atatürk University,Turkey

👨‍🎓Profiles

🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuba Çakıcı Can began her academic journey with a deep-rooted interest in physics, culminating in a Ph.D. in Solid-State Physics from Atatürk University, Institute of Science, Turkey, between 2010 and 2014. Her doctoral dissertation focused on In₂S₃ thin films grown on InP substrates using chemical spray methods, analyzing how electrical properties of structures like Au/In₂S₃/n-InP/In vary with sample temperature. This early research laid the groundwork for her continued engagement with the physics of thin films and electronic interfaces.

💼 Professional Endeavors

Currently serving at Atatürk University, Vocational School of Technical Sciences, in the Department of Electronics and Automation, Dr. Çakıcı Can blends academic rigor with technical education. Her practical engagement with interdisciplinary physics and automation has established her as a key contributor in both education and applied research. Her involvement spans electronics, materials science, medical physics, and cutting-edge technological interfaces.

🏅 Awards and Achievements

Dr. Çakıcı Can has received multiple accolades for her research and innovation. Notably, she was honored with the Academic Incentive Award (Ekim Ayı Akademik Teşvik Ödülü) from Atatürk University in October 2022, and secured 1st place in the DAKAF 2022 AR-GE Project Competition for her innovative work on solar energy, titled “GÜNEŞİM ARABAMDA”. Additionally, she received funding from TÜBİTAK’s 2224-B National Scientific Events Participation Support Program in 2015, underscoring her active engagement in Turkey’s national research ecosystem.

🧪 Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Çakıcı Can’s research traverses a diverse array of fields including solid-state physics, thin film technologies, electronic and optical properties of materials, interfaces, biophysics, and medical physics. She has contributed significant insights into low-dimensional structures and electrical characterization of advanced materials. Her interdisciplinary approach merges physics with real-world applications in biomedical and material science technologies, making her a notable figure in modern physics and engineering education.

🌍 Scientific Networks and Affiliations

A prolific collaborator, Dr. Çakıcı Can is affiliated with multiple prestigious research groups, including the Şahin Research Group at Erciyes University, the Prof. Dr. Selim Acar Research Group at Gazi University, and the Laboratory of Prof. Dr. Hakan Altan at Middle East Technical University (METU). Her national collaborations speak to her influence and connectivity in Turkey’s academic and scientific landscape.

✍️ Editorial and Scientific Contributions

Since 2021, Dr. Çakıcı Can has served as Editor and Scientific Committee Member for the journal The World of Biomedical Technology, and has taken on editorial responsibilities from 2023 onward. Her editorial work highlights her leadership in scholarly publishing and her role in guiding scientific dialogue in biomedical and applied physics.

💬 Technical and Interpersonal Skills

Her credentials extend beyond laboratory expertise. Dr. Çakıcı Can has completed several certifications, including IT and Cybersecurity Awareness Training by the Erzurum Chamber of Commerce and Industry (2021), and a Kaplan International Language Course certified by Cambridge University Assessments in 2017, enhancing her language and communication skills for international collaborations.

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience and Mentorship

In her role at Atatürk University, she actively mentors vocational and undergraduate students, emphasizing hands-on learning in electronics, automation, and applied physics. Her commitment to integrating real-world relevance into physics education helps bridge the gap between academic theory and industry-ready skills.

🌱 Legacy and Future Contributions

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuba Çakıcı Can’s legacy is being built through her impactful contributions to electronic materials research, her mentorship of emerging scientists, and her proactive engagement with interdisciplinary science. As she continues to expand her research on the electrical and optical properties of low-dimensional structures, and participates in biomedical innovations, she stands as a beacon of interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific leadership in Turkey and beyond.

📖Notable Publications

Bacterial MgSe complex nanoparticle synthesis and electrical characterization of fabricated Ag/MgSe/p-Si hetero-structure under dark and illumination
Authors: T. Çakıcı, Ö. Gür Özdal, N. Almousa, F. Yıldız, E. Kavaz Perişanoğlu, H. Khalil, Antoaneta Ene, H.M.H. Zakaly
Journal: Heliyon
Year: 2023

Correction to: Investigation of optical, structural, and electrical properties of heterostructure Fe₂O₃ deposited by RF magnetron sputtering on ZnO layer by spray pyrolysis
Authors: Sevda Sarıtaş, Tuba Çakıcı, Günay Merhan Muğlu, Muhammet Yıldırım
Journal: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics
Year: 2023

The Trends in Nano Materials Synthesis and Applications
Author: Tuba Çakıcı
Publisher: Efe Academy Publishing
Year: 2022

Investigation of optical, structural, and electrical properties of heterostructure Fe₂O₃ deposited by RF magnetron sputtering on ZnO layer by spray pyrolysis
Authors: Sevda Sarıtaş, Tuba Çakıcı, Günay Merhan Muğlu, Muhammet Yıldırım
Journal: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics
Year: 2022

Investigation of Optical, Structural and Electrical Properties of Heterostructure Fe₂O₃ Deposited by RF Magnetron Sputtering on ZnO Layer by Spray Pyrolysis
Authors: Sarıtaş S., Çakıcı T., Muğlu G.M., Yıldırım M.
Platform: ResearchSquare
Year: 2021

SrO Effect on Photon/Particle Radiation Protection Characteristics of SrO–PbO–B₂O₃ Glasses
Authors: M.S. Al-Buriahi, E. Kavaz, U. Perişanoğlu, A. Alalawi, T. Çakıcı, S. Alomairy, Y.S. Rammah
Journal: Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials
Year: 2021

Lanping Guo | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

 Prof. Lanping Guo | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Institute of Chinese Material Mecica, China

👨‍🎓Profiles

👩‍🔬 Early Academic Pursuits

Professor Guo Lanping began her academic journey in the realm of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), developing a strong foundation in the field of Chinese Materia Medica. Her early studies led her to a distinguished academic path, eventually earning her a position as a graduate advisor at the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (CACMS). She later expanded her academic horizon as a visiting scholar at the University of Innsbruck in Austria, deepening her expertise in environmental and ecological aspects of medicinal plants.

🧑‍🏫 Professional Endeavors

Currently, Professor Guo serves as the Director of the National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica at CACMS and is the head of the “Innovation Team for Ecological Agriculture of Chinese Materia Medica” in China. She also directs the Key Laboratory of Investigation and Zoning of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources and oversees the Key Discipline of Medicinal Plants, both under the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SATCM). Her work spans institutional leadership, project coordination, and strategic direction in resource ecology.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus

Professor Guo’s research focuses primarily on the ecology of Chinese medicinal resources, with a special interest in ecological agriculture and how environmental stress influences plant growth and secondary metabolite accumulation. She pioneered the concept of ecological planting for Chinese material medica, offering practical and theoretical frameworks for sustainable agriculture. Her discovery of the “hormesis theory”, highlighting how low-dose heavy metals influence secondary metabolite production in medicinal plants, has significantly impacted the field, culminating in the development of the first ISO international standard for heavy metal limits in medicinal materials.

🌐 Impact and Influence

Professor Guo’s contributions have earned her widespread acclaim, including:

  • 🥈 Three-time recipient of the Second Prize of the State Science and Technology Progress Award

  • 🏅 Outstanding Contribution Award from ISO/TC249

  • 🏆 National Innovation Prize (2017)

  • 🎖 World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies Science and Technology Progress Award

  • 👩‍💼 Leading Role Model by the National Women’s Federation

  • 🧬 Young Experts with Outstanding Contributions Award

Her work has directly influenced over 400 national and international standards and significantly advanced China’s leadership in ecological TCM cultivation.

📚 Academic Citations and Publications

With over 400 academic publications, Professor Guo has made seminal contributions to both Chinese and international journals. Notable works include:

  • “A practical protocol for comprehensive evaluation of sulfur-fumigation of Gastrodia Rhizoma” in Journal of Hazardous Materials (2017)

  • “CYP76B74 catalyzes the 3”-hydroxylation of geranylhydroquinone in shikonin biosynthesis” in Plant Physiology (2018)

Her papers are widely cited in studies related to metabolomics, environmental stress physiology, and pharmacognosy.

🧠 Technical Skills and Expertise

Professor Guo’s technical strengths lie in:

  • Metabolomic and secondary metabolite analysis

  • Risk assessment modeling for environmental contaminants

  • Development of international and national ISO standards

  • Software database design for TCM resource management

  • Ecological zoning and mapping of medicinal plant resources

She holds 22 patents and software copyrights, reflecting her innovation in research tools and methodologies.

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience

As a graduate advisor at CACMS, Professor Guo has mentored numerous postgraduate students, integrating field research with academic instruction. Her pedagogical approach combines traditional herbal knowledge with modern ecological science, inspiring a new generation of TCM ecologists and pharmacologists.

🌱 Legacy and Future Contributions

Professor Guo Lanping’s legacy is deeply rooted in her holistic approach to medicinal plant research—linking ecology, agriculture, and pharmacology. Looking ahead, her focus remains on advancing sustainable and safe cultivation practices, influencing global standards, and bridging traditional knowledge with scientific innovation. Her work continues to shape China’s leadership in TCM ecological research and will likely guide global policy and practice in herbal medicine sustainability.

📖Notable Publications

A review of chemical constituents and health-promoting effects of citrus peels
Authors: N Liu, X Li, P Zhao, X Zhang, O Qiao, L Huang, L Guo, W Gao
Journal: Food Chemistry 365, 130585
Year: 2021

Proteomics: a powerful tool to study plant responses to biotic stress
Authors: Y Liu, S Lu, K Liu, S Wang, L Huang, L Guo
Journal: Plant Methods 15 (1), 135
Year: 2019

FAD-dependent enzyme-catalysed intermolecular [4+2] cycloaddition in natural product biosynthesis
Authors: L Gao, C Su, X Du, R Wang, S Chen, Y Zhou, C Liu, X Liu, R Tian, …
Journal: Nature Chemistry 12 (7), 620-628
Year: 2020

The potential roles of natural plant polysaccharides in inflammatory bowel disease: A review
Authors: W Yang, P Zhao, X Li, L Guo, W Gao
Journal: Carbohydrate Polymers 277, 118821
Year: 2022

Atractylodis Rhizoma: A review of its traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology and quality control
Authors: W Zhang, Z Zhao, L Chang, Y Cao, S Wang, C Kang, H Wang, L Zhou, …
Journal: Journal of Ethnopharmacology 266, 113415
Year: 2021

Characterisation and saccharide mapping of polysaccharides from four common Polygonatum spp.
Authors: P Zhao, X Li, Y Wang, L Yan, L Guo, L Huang, W Gao
Journal: Carbohydrate Polymers 233, 115836
Year: 2020

Threatened medicinal plants in China: Distributions and conservation priorities
Authors: X Chi, Z Zhang, X Xu, X Zhang, Z Zhao, Y Liu, Q Wang, H Wang, Y Li, …
Journal: Biological Conservation 210, 89-95
Year: 2017

Yangting Ou | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Yangting Ou | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Guangdong University of Technology, China

👨‍🎓Profiles

🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Ms. Yangting Ou embarked on her academic journey at Guangdong University of Technology, where she is currently pursuing a master’s degree. From the outset, she demonstrated a strong dedication to her studies, culminating in her being awarded the prestigious First-Class Scholarship in 2024 for her outstanding academic performance. This early recognition reflects her commitment to academic excellence and her growing potential as a researcher in the field of advanced materials and semiconductor technologies.

💼 Professional Endeavors

In parallel with her academic studies, Ms. Ou has actively contributed to several significant research projects. She has been involved in major national and provincial-level programs, such as The National Key R&D Program of China (No. 2024YFE0205600) and the Guangdong S&T Programme (No. 2024B0101120003). These projects have provided her with a solid foundation in applied research, focusing on cutting-edge topics relevant to the semiconductor industry.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus

Ms. Ou’s research is centered on semiconductor polishing processes, with a particular emphasis on electrochemical-assisted chemical mechanical polishing (ECMP). Through her involvement in this area, she has proposed several innovative research methods, contributing new insights and methodologies that serve as an essential reference for advancing ECMP technologies. Her research has resulted in the publication of four SCI-indexed papers, showcasing her ability to deliver impactful scientific work at an early stage in her career.

🌍 Impact and Influence

While still in the early stages of her research career, Ms. Ou’s contributions are beginning to shape the future of semiconductor processing. Her patent, reflects her innovative approach to solving complex challenges in semiconductor polishing. By providing new techniques and frameworks, her work supports both academic research and industrial applications in materials science and microelectronics manufacturing.

📚 Academic Citations

As Ms. Ou is at the beginning of her academic journey, she has not yet accumulated citations for her published work. However, with the growing relevance of her research in semiconductor technologies and polishing processes, her contributions are expected to gain academic recognition and citations in the near future.

🛠️ Technical Skills

Ms. Ou has developed a diverse technical skill set through her research activities. She is proficient in materials characterization techniques, process optimization, and electrochemical analysis related to semiconductor fabrication. Her hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation and data interpretation is complemented by her understanding of advanced polishing and surface modification processes.

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience

While her primary focus has been on research, Ms. Ou has also contributed to academic activities within her department. She has supported faculty members in guiding undergraduate students during laboratory sessions and has assisted in mentoring junior researchers involved in collaborative projects.

🌟 Legacy and Future Contributions

Looking ahead, Ms. Ou aspires to further deepen her research into semiconductor processing and electrochemical systems. She aims to expand her research portfolio by exploring interdisciplinary approaches that integrate materials science, chemistry, and advanced manufacturing. Her future contributions are expected to play a pivotal role in optimizing semiconductor fabrication processes, improving manufacturing efficiency, and fostering technological innovation in the microelectronics industry.

📖Notable Publications

New skin corrosion effect of magnetorheological electro-Fenton polishing investigated by friction and wear experiments
Authors: Yangting Ou, Hao Wang, Yusen Wu, Zhijun Chen, Qiusheng Yan, Jisheng Pan
Journal: Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing
Year: 2024

Study on the Electro-Fenton Chemomechanical Removal Behavior in Single-Crystal GaN Pin–Disk Friction Wear Experiments
Authors: Yangting Ou, Zhijun Shen, Jiaqi Xie, Jisheng Pan
Journal: Micromachines
Year: 2025

Tribochemical behavior of GaN in electro-Fenton system based on bimetallic micro-electrolytic catalysts
Authors: Zhijun Chen, Jisheng Pan, Weijun Deng, Qiusheng Yan, Jiaxi He, Yangting Ou, Song Fan
Journal: Ceramics International
Year: 2025