Guoqin Cao | Surface Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Guoqin Cao | Surface Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Zhengzhou University | China

Dr. Guoqin Cao is an Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Zhengzhou University and a member of the National Key Laboratory. His research focuses on advanced surface coatings and metallurgical mechanisms for metallic materials operating in extreme environments, particularly nuclear and high-temperature marine conditions. He has developed Zr–Si multi-interface kinetic modulation strategies and proposed the “siliconization–oxidation” phase selection theory, enabling atomic-scale control of oxidation and phase evolution. His work has significantly advanced oxidation-resistant, high-entropy, and amorphous coating systems. Dr. Cao has published over 40 papers, holds multiple patents, secured national funding, and actively mentors students and serves on international journal editorial boards.

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Jiqiang Hu | Surface Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jiqiang Hu | Surface Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Harbin Institute of Technology | China

Jiqiang Hu is an Associate Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at the Institute of Composite Materials and Structures, School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Harbin Institute of Technology. His research focuses on the development, performance characterization, and engineering application of lightweight polymer and fiber-reinforced composites for aerospace and advanced structural applications. He specializes in interfacial modification strategies, damage and fracture mechanics, and thermomechanical behavior of thermoplastic composites such as CF/PPS, CF/PEEK, and carbon nanofiber-reinforced systems. Dr. Hu’s work integrates advanced experimental techniques with multiscale theoretical modeling and numerical methods, including FFT-based frameworks and non-local elastic–plastic damage models, to understand structure–property relationships and failure mechanisms. His research has led to significant improvements in interlaminar shear strength, fracture toughness, and interfacial adhesion through surface functionalization and molecular-level design. He has published over 20 SCI papers in leading journals such as Composites Part B, Composites Science and Technology, Engineering Fracture Mechanics, and ACS Applied Nano Materials. As principal investigator, he has led multiple projects funded by national foundations and postdoctoral programs, contributing to high-performance composite technologies for next-generation aerospace structures.

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Tun Naw Sut | Surface Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Tun Naw Sut | Surface Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Sungkyunkwan University | South Korea

Dr. Sut Tun Naw is an accomplished interdisciplinary researcher whose work advances the frontiers of nanotechnology, biomimetic materials, and lipid-based membrane engineering for biomedical and diagnostic applications. With a dual Ph.D. in Nanomedicine from Nanyang Technological University and Chemical Engineering from Sungkyunkwan University, he brings a uniquely integrated perspective to studying molecular interactions at biointerfaces. His research focuses on lipid self-assembly, supported lipid bilayers, membrane biophysics, plasmonic biosensing, antimicrobial nanostructures, and virus–membrane interactions. Dr. Sut’s contributions have significantly deepened scientific understanding of how lipid organization, membrane curvature, cholesterol content, and multivalency govern nanoscale membrane behavior. Using advanced biophysical tools including QCM-D, nanoplasmonic sensing, and engineered membrane platforms he has elucidated mechanisms underlying vesicle deformation, antimicrobial lipid synergy, protein adsorption, and virus-mimicking membrane disruption. His innovative work includes designing lipid bicelle nanostructures for antibacterial applications, developing solvent-free fabrication of antimicrobial lipid nanoparticles, and engineering hybrid supported lipid bilayers for biosensing and antiviral technologies. He has also contributed to translational research through the development of next-generation plasmonic sensor platforms for virus detection, lipid-based coatings for diagnostic assays, and membrane-mimetic structures for therapeutic delivery. With over 50 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals such as ACS Nano, Advanced Healthcare Materials, Langmuir, Chemical Engineering Journal, and Applied Materials Today, Dr. Sut has established himself as a leading young scientist in membrane engineering and nanobiotechnology. His roles as Guest Editor and Topic Editor further reflect his influence within the scientific community. Through creativity, rigorous experimentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration, Dr. Sut Tun Naw continues to pioneer breakthroughs with broad implications for diagnostics, virology, nanomedicine, and biomolecular engineering.

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Sut, T. N., Yoon, B. K., & Jackman, J. A. (2025). Synergistic membrane disruption of E. coli tethered lipid bilayers by antimicrobial lipid mixtures. Biomimetics, 10, 739.

Lee, C. J., Jannah, F., Sut, T. N., Haris, M., & Jackman, J. A. (2025). Curvature-sensing peptides for virus and extracellular vesicle applications. ACS Nano, 19, 36845–36875.

Kim, D., Baek, H., Lim, S. Y., Lee, M. S., Lyu, S., Lee, J., Sut, T. N., Gonçalves, M., Kang, J. Y., Jackman, J. A., & Kim, J. W. (2025). Mechanobiologically engineered mimicry of extracellular vesicles for improved systemic biodistribution and anti-inflammatory treatment efficacy in rheumatoid arthritis. Advanced Healthcare Materials, 14, 2500795.

Molla, A., Sut, T. N., Yoon, B. K., & Jackman, J. A. (2025). Headgroup-driven binding selectivity of alkylphospholipids to anionic lipid bilayers. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 255, 114964.

Ruano, M., Sut, T. N., Tan, S. W., Mullen, A. B., Kelemen, D., Ferro, V. A., & Jackman, J. A. (2025). Solvent-free microfluidic fabrication of antimicrobial lipid nanoparticles. ACS Applied Bio Materials, 8, 2194–2203.

 

Jinxiao Li | Inorganic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jinxiao Li | Inorganic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dalian University | China

Dr. Jinxiao Li, currently affiliated with the College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University, is an accomplished researcher specializing in biomass-derived energy materials and sustainable energy conversion technologies. He earned his Ph.D. in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics from Shandong University, where his doctoral research focused on the preparation of hierarchical porous carbon from plant-based materials and its application in supercapacitors. Over the past decade, Dr. Li has developed a robust research profile that bridges materials chemistry, renewable energy, and catalysis. Dr. Li’s research centers on biomass conversion, porous carbon fabrication, catalyst design, and hydrogen production. His innovative work on nitrogen-doped hierarchical porous carbons and activation techniques for improved electrochemical performance has significantly contributed to the development of high-efficiency supercapacitors and electrocatalytic systems. By integrating green synthesis methods and advanced characterization techniques such as BET, SEM-EDS, TEM, XRD, XPS, ICP, and FTIR, Dr. Li has advanced understanding of the structural-performance relationships in energy materials. With 21 publications, an impressive 1,291 citations, and an h-index of 14 (Scopus), Dr. Li’s scholarly output reflects both quality and influence in the field of energy materials and environmental chemistry. His work not only addresses fundamental scientific challenges but also offers practical implications for clean energy generation and carbon neutrality initiatives. In recognition of his research excellence, Dr. Li has been honored with the Dalian City Young Talents Award and the Outstanding College Graduates of Shandong Province Award. As an active expert member of the Dalian Energy Conservation Association, he continues to promote sustainable development through research and academic service. Dr. Li’s ongoing projects focus on next-generation biomass-based catalysts and hydrogen energy systems, positioning him as a leading figure in the pursuit of sustainable, high-performance energy materials.

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  • Lian, M., Han, X., Li, J., Song, R., Yang, C., Zhang, J., Zhong, H., & Pan, L. (2025). Hierarchical porous carbon supports: Construction, mechanism, and catalytic performance as efficient microreactors for methanol steam reforming. Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 182(Part 2), 115561.

  • Zhao, Y.-e., Li, J., Xu, A., Liu, Y., Lian, M., Zhang, J., Zhong, H., Yang, C., Song, R., & Pan, L. (2025). Hierarchical porous carbon-supported bimetallic catalyst for enhanced low-temperature steam methane reforming. Catalysis Science & Technology.

  • Lv, S., Lian, S., Li, J., Wang, Y., Wei, J., Zhong, H., & Pan, L. (2025). Mechanochemical construction of stable Cu/MCM-41 with efficient hydrogen production via methanol steam reforming. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 164, 150818.

  • Li, J., Han, K., & Li, S. (2018). Porous carbons from Sargassum muticum prepared by H3PO4 and KOH activation for supercapacitors. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics.

Tianchao Niu | Surface Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Tianchao Niu | Surface Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Beihang University, China

👨‍🎓Profiles

Prof. Dr. Tianchao Niu is a distinguished researcher in the field of low-dimensional materials, with expertise in scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), and surface/interface physicochemical properties. His research focuses on the controllable preparation of semiconductor materials and optimization of device-related interface properties, making significant contributions to nanotechnology and materials science.

🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Niu began his academic journey at Ludong University, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry Education (2002-2006). He then pursued a Master’s degree (2006-2009) at Suzhou University, focusing on electrochemical and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy studies of ionic liquid/metal interface structures. His passion for surface science and nanomaterials led him to the National University of Singapore (2009-2013), where he obtained a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry under the supervision of Prof. Chen Wei. His doctoral research, centered on low-temperature scanning tunneling microscopy studies of molecular dipole self-assembly on surfaces, laid the foundation for his future work in nanomaterials and interface engineering.

🏛️ Professional Endeavors

Dr. Niu has built an impressive career, holding academic and research positions in renowned institutions across China and the United States. His professional journey includes a postdoctoral fellowship (2016-2017) at the Brookhaven National Laboratory, USA, where he worked at the Center for Functional Nanotechnology. From 2013 to 2016, he was an Assistant Researcher at the Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, contributing to research in superconductivity and surface science. He later joined Nanjing University of Science and Technology (2017-2020) as a Professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering before becoming a Tenured Associate Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2020-2021). Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor at the International Innovation Institute, Beihang University (since 2021), where he continues his pioneering research on low-dimensional materials and nanotechnology.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Niu’s research is centered on the growth mechanisms, characterization, and application of low-dimensional semiconductor materials. His work integrates STM characterization, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and MBE techniques to investigate the surface and interface properties of two-dimensional (2D) materials. Additionally, he specializes in vacuum system design, interconnection, and construction, contributing to the development of high-performance nanodevices. His studies have led to advancements in next-generation electronics, optoelectronics, and quantum materials, with a strong emphasis on device optimization and novel material synthesis.

📚 Impact and Influence

As a leading scientist in materials research, Dr. Niu has authored over 40 research papers and review articles as the first or corresponding author in high-impact journals such as Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS), Nano Today, Advanced Materials, ACS Nano, Progress in Surface Science, and 2D Materials. His publications provide groundbreaking insights into nanomaterial growth and interface engineering, influencing researchers and industries in nanoelectronics, energy storage, and advanced material applications. His high citation index reflects the significant impact of his research in the global scientific community.

🛠️ Technical Expertise

Dr. Niu has mastered a wide range of cutting-edge experimental techniques essential for nanomaterial research. His expertise includes low-temperature to high-pressure scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) for surface chemical analysis, and molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) for thin-film growth. He is also skilled in vacuum system design and integration, allowing for precise control over material fabrication processes. His technical proficiency has enabled the development of high-quality, application-oriented nanomaterials.

👨‍🏫 Teaching and Mentorship

Beyond his research, Dr. Niu is an active educator and mentor at Beihang University. He is dedicated to training the next generation of material scientists and engineers, emphasizing hands-on experimentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation in nanotechnology. He has supervised numerous doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, guiding them in advanced materials research and applications. His teaching approach bridges theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, fostering scientific curiosity and technical excellence among his students.

🚀 Legacy and Future Contributions

Dr. Niu’s future research endeavors aim to expand the capabilities of semiconductor materials for flexible electronics and quantum computing. He continues to develop novel methodologies for precise control of 2D material properties, which could lead to breakthroughs in nanoscale device performance and functionality. His vision includes strengthening global collaborations in nanoscience to accelerate technological advancements and push the boundaries of materials innovation. His pioneering work not only enhances scientific understanding but also paves the way for transformative applications in next-generation technology.

📖Notable Publications

One-dimensional topological phase and tunable soliton states in atomic nanolines on Si(001) surface
Authors: B. Song, Biyu; G. Zhi, Guoxiang; C. Hua, Chenqiang; T. Li, Tianzhao; T. Niu, Tianchao
Journal: npj Quantum Materials
Year: 2024

Epitaxial Growth of 2D Binary Phosphides
Authors: W. Gao, Wenjin; W. Dou, Wenzhen; D. Zhou, Dechun; C. Hua, Chenqiang; A.T. Wee, Andrew T.S.
Journal: Small Methods
Year: 2024

Atomically Precise Bottom-Up Fabrication of Ultra-Narrow Semiconducting Zigzag BiP Nanoribbons
Authors: D. Zhou, Dechun; Y. Feng, Yisui; L. Zhang, Lei; H. Li, Hui; T. Niu, Tianchao
Journal: Advanced Functional Materials
Year: 2024

Growth of Single Crystalline 2D Materials beyond Graphene on Non-metallic Substrates
Authors: W. Gao, Wenjin; G. Zhi, Guoxiang; T. Niu, Tianchao
Journal: Small
Year: 2024

Room-temperature magnetic higher-order topological states in two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides and dihalogenides
Authors: C. Hua, Chenqiang; D. Shao, Dexi; W. Wu, Weikang; T. Niu, Tianchao; S.A. Yang, Shengyuan A.
Journal: Physical Review B
Year: 2024

Anisotropic Strain-Mediated Growth of Monatomic Co Chains on Unreconstructed Regions of the Au(111) Surface
Authors: B. Song, Biyu; W. Gao, Wenjin; G. Zhi, Guoxiang; M. Wu, Meimei; T. Niu, Tianchao
Journal: Chemistry of Materials
Year: 2024