Dr. Li Yubiao | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Lanzhou Jiaotong University, China

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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