Li Yubiao | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Li Yubiao | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Lanzhou Jiaotong University, China

👨‍🎓Profiles

🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Yubiao Li, born in 1992, began his academic journey in mechanical engineering with a strong inclination toward advanced manufacturing technologies. He earned his Ph.D. from the prestigious Dalian University of Technology in 2024, where he focused on frontier technologies in precision machining and atomic-scale processes. During his doctoral research, he laid the groundwork for his future contributions in chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) and ultra-precision machining, gaining hands-on expertise in surface finishing and material removal techniques.

🏢 Professional Endeavors

Dr. Li is currently affiliated with the School of Mechanical Engineering at Lanzhou Jiaotong University, China. He has rapidly established himself as a young and promising academic in the areas of precision engineering and nanomanufacturing. His work extends beyond academia into collaborative innovation ecosystems, demonstrated by his notable participation in industry-academia-research partnerships and national-level competitions.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Li’s research interests revolve around:

  1. Precision and Ultra-Precision Machining

  2. Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP)

  3. Additive Manufacturing

His work in CMP is particularly distinguished, introducing green, waterless, and oilless CMP techniques that are applicable to temperature-sensitive and soft-brittle materials. He integrates molecular dynamics simulations to interpret polishing mechanisms, which enhances both theoretical understanding and practical applications in semiconductor processing and optical manufacturing.

🌍 Impact and Influence

With over 10 SCI-indexed papers as first author or co-author, and 10 national invention patents, Dr. Li has made substantial contributions to both academic literature and industrial practices. His innovations have been recognized at national competitions, including the First Prize for Innovation in China’s Industry-University-Research Cooperation Promotion Awards (2022) and a Third Prize in the Advanced Manufacturing Group at Guangdong’s 4th University Technology Transformation Roadshow (2021). These accolades reflect his influential role in promoting sustainable, high-efficiency polishing technologies.

📊 Academic Citations and Peer Recognition

Dr. Li is actively engaged in the academic community as a peer reviewer for high-impact journals such as Surfaces and Interfaces and the Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. His growing citation record underscores his rising reputation in precision manufacturing and CMP research. His work is often referenced in studies addressing green manufacturing, nano-surface engineering, and atomic-level material removal.

🧪 Technical Skills

Dr. Li is proficient in a wide array of advanced technical tools and simulation platforms. His competencies include:

  • Molecular dynamics simulations

  • CMP mechanism analysis

  • Additive manufacturing systems

  • Surface metrology and topography evaluation

  • Finite element modeling of material behavior during polishing

These skills enable him to approach problems from a multiscale and multidisciplinary perspective, blending computational modeling with experimental validation.

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience

Although still in the early phase of his academic career, Dr. Li has contributed to the mentorship and training of graduate students in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Lanzhou Jiaotong University. He integrates hands-on lab experience with theoretical instruction, aiming to cultivate the next generation of experts in nanomanufacturing and CMP technologies.

🌟 Legacy and Future Contributions

Dr. Yubiao Li is poised to become a leading figure in the realm of atomic-level manufacturing and eco-friendly polishing processes. His dedication to sustainable development in precision machining holds the potential to revolutionize semiconductor processing, photonics manufacturing, and biomedical device fabrication. Moving forward, he is expected to expand interdisciplinary collaborations, contribute to national innovation platforms, and deepen the integration of green manufacturing principles into high-tech industries.

📖Notable Publications

  • Novel green chemical mechanical polishing for an aluminum alloy and mechanisms interpreted by molecular dynamics simulations and measurements
    Authors: Yubiao Li, Zhenyu Zhang*, et al.
    Journal: Surfaces and Interfaces
    Year: 2023

  • A novel green waterless and oilless chemical mechanical polishing for soft-brittle, temperature-sensitive and deliquescent potassium dihydrogen phosphate
    Authors: Yubiao Li, Zhenyu Zhang*, et al.
    Journal: Surfaces and Interfaces
    Year: 2023

  • Density functional theory analysis and novel green chemical mechanical polishing for potassium dihydrogen phosphate (Cover Story)
    Authors: Yubiao Li, Zhenyu Zhang*, et al.
    Journal: Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects
    Year: 2023

  • Plasma-Engineered NiO nanosheets with enriched oxygen vacancies for enhanced electrocatalytic nitrogen fixation
    Authors: Yubiao Li, Yaping Liu, et al.
    Journal: Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers
    Year: 2020

  • Novel green chemical mechanical polishing for achieving atomic surface of zinc germanium phosphide
    Authors: Huiguang Sun, Zhenyu Zhang, Yubiao Li, et al.
    Journal: Surfaces and Interfaces
    Year: 2025

 

Diego Alves | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Diego Alves | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

👨‍🎓Profiles

🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Prof. Dr. Diego Alves began his academic journey with a Bachelor’s in Physics from the Federal University of Piauí (UFPI), followed by a Master’s and Ph.D. in Physics at the prestigious Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG). His early research cultivated a deep interest in nanostructured materials and their multifunctional applications, setting the stage for an impactful scientific career. A postdoctoral fellowship at UFMG further refined his skills in experimental physics and materials science.

🧑‍🔬 Professional Endeavors

Currently serving as an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS) since 2015, Prof. Alves has led innovative research across materials science, focusing on the development of functional nanomaterials. His professional journey is marked by active roles in funded national and international research programs including FUNDECT and CAPES PRINT, and close collaboration with global institutions like Rutgers University (USA) and UFMG.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus

Prof. Alves’ work is at the cutting edge of nanotechnology applied to energy and environmental solutions. His research areas include the synthesis and characterization of carbon nanostructures and semiconductor oxides, supercapacitors and electrocatalysts for CO₂ reduction, photocatalytic materials for pollutant degradation, and low-cost nanodevices and sensors for environmental and biomedical use. Notable contributions include the development of graphene oxide-based supercapacitors with superior energy storage capabilities, and copper nanoparticle/graphene catalysts that convert CO₂ into oxalic acid, published in Molecular Catalysis (2025).

🌍 Impact and Influence

With over 3,247 citations across 23 high-impact publications, including a landmark article in Nature Materials with 2,339 citations, Prof. Alves’ research significantly influences both academia and industry. His innovations have led to three patents and successful technology transfer for real-world applications in sensing and pollution control. Moreover, he has trained over 15 graduate students, shaping the next generation of material scientists.

🏛 Academic Cites & Recognitions

He holds the CNPq Research Productivity Fellowship (PQ-2) and is widely recognized for his scholarly impact, with over 3,200 citations on research platforms. His work has appeared in top-tier journals such as Nature Materials and Molecular Catalysis, supported by international collaborations that amplify his global academic footprint.

🛠 Technical Skills

Prof. Alves is highly skilled in nanomaterial synthesis (including graphene oxide and metal nanoparticles), semiconductor characterization techniques like XRD, SEM, TEM, UV-Vis, and FTIR, electrochemical analysis for supercapacitors and catalysts, sensor fabrication, and testing, as well as photocatalytic degradation processes.

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience

A passionate educator, Prof. Alves has supervised 6 Master’s and 3 Ph.D. students, integrating real-world research challenges into the classroom. His mentorship promotes both scientific inquiry and practical application, enhancing the academic ecosystem at UFMS.

🌱 Legacy and Future Contributions

Prof. Alves is committed to advancing sustainable technologies by bridging fundamental nanoscience with real-world energy and environmental solutions. His future work aims to develop next-gen supercapacitors, CO₂ reduction catalysts, and nanodevices for health applications, continuing to lead innovation through interdisciplinary research and international collaboration.

📖Notable Publications

  • Copper particles-dispersed on graphene oxide has high faradaic efficiency to produce oxalic acid in aprotic medium
    Authors: Bruna Soares dos Reis Aranha; Fabiana Pereira de Sousa; Alem-Mar Bernardes Goncalves; Gilberto Maia; Diego Carvalho Barbosa Alves
    Journal: Molecular Catalysis
    Year: 2025

  • Miniaturized 3D-Printed Cell Enables Water/Ethanol Quantification Using Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy
    Authors: Pablo A. Paixao; Flávio S. Michels; Samuel L. Oliveira; Alem-Mar B. Goncalves; Cauê A. Martins; Anderson R. L. Caires; Diego C. B. Alves
    Journal: Sensors
    Year: 2023

  • Ultrabroadband Nanocavity of Hyperbolic Phonon-Polaritons in 1D-Like alpha-MoO3
    Authors: Ingrid D. Barcelos; Thalita A. Canassa; Rafael A. Mayer; Flavio H. Feres; Eynara G. de Oliveira; Alem-Mar B. Goncalves; Hans A. Bechtel; Raul O. Freitas; Francisco C. B. Maia; Diego C. B. Alves
    Journal: ACS Photonics
    Year: 2021

  • Effective killing of bacteria under blue-light irradiation promoted by green synthesized silver nanoparticles loaded on reduced graphene oxide sheets
    Authors: Cynthia S. A. Caires; Luiz A. S. Farias; Luiz E. Gomes; Bruno P. Pinto; Daniel A. Goncalves; Luiz F. Zagonel; Valter A. Nascimento; Diego C. B. Alves; Ian Colbeck; Corinne Whitby
    Journal: Materials Science and Engineering: C
    Year: 2020

  • Production of oxalic acid by electrochemical reduction of CO₂ using silver-carbon material from babassu coconut mesocarp
    Authors: Rubens S. Costa; Bruna S. R. Aranha; Anupama Ghosh; Anderson O. Lobo; Everson T. S. G. da Silva; Diego C. B. Alves; Bartolomeu C. Viana
    Journal: Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids
    Year: 2020