Jan Yperman | Analytical and Circular Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Jan Yperman | Analytical and Circular Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Emeriti in University Hasselt, Belgium

Prof. Dr. Jan Yperman is a distinguished Belgian chemist who earned his Bachelor (1971), Master (1973), and Doctorate (1981) in Chemistry and built a long academic career at LUC/UH, progressing from Ph.D. bursar to Ordinary Professor and later Emeritus in 2016. He served as Head of Department, Vice-Head, and Chairman of the UH Chemistry Curriculum and Examination Board, contributing significantly to academic leadership. He received the prestigious Stas Prize (1981) and a diploma from BAS-Bulgaria (2004), and has been a member of the international editorial board of FUEL since 2002. His research spans acid–base chemistry, coal and solid fuel analysis, superconductor precursor preparation, and analytical automation in chemistry laboratories. He is widely recognized for his extensive work on biomass valorisation, pyrolysis, activated carbons, adsorption technologies, and environmental remediation. Beyond academia, he also served as Alderman of the City of Hasselt from 1995 to 2001, reflecting his commitment to public service.

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Xiu-Ping Chen | Mass Spectrometry | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Xiu-Ping Chen | Mass Spectrometry | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Xiu-Ping Chen | Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine | China

Ms. Xiu-Ping Chen is an accomplished researcher specializing in proteomics, metabonomics, and mass spectrometry-based analysis, with extensive experience in developing and optimizing analytical workflows for complex biological systems. She has played a leading role in multiple research projects focusing on proteomic and metabolomic profiling, contributing significantly to the establishment of high-precision analytical platforms. In proteomics, she has designed and implemented experimental procedures, optimized pretreatment workflows, and assisted in setting national standards for sample preparation. Her leadership has been pivotal in completing several funded projects and ensuring the effective maintenance and operation of LC-MS/MS systems, enhancing analytical accuracy and reproducibility. In the field of metabonomics, Ms. Chen has investigated metabolite profiling and contributed to the procurement and implementation of advanced mass spectrometry instruments. Her technical proficiency extends to qualitative and quantitative analysis of multiple compounds using GC-MS and LC-MS, with expertise in trace-level detection in complex matrices. She has rich experience in database construction, enabling efficient data interpretation and biomarker discovery. Ms. Chen is also proficient in data post-processing and mass spectrometry data management, ensuring reliable results across large-scale studies. Her work integrates advanced instrumental techniques with computational analysis to support high-impact biomedical and environmental research. With a strong focus on innovation and analytical precision, she has contributed to several multidisciplinary projects, resulting in notable publications in peer-reviewed journals. She has authored and co-authored over 18 scientific papers in recognized journals indexed by SCI and Scopus, accumulating more than 320 citations with an h-index of 9, reflecting her growing influence in analytical and biological sciences. Her contributions to proteomic and metabolomic research have strengthened analytical capabilities in biomarker identification, quantitative analysis, and quality assurance, making her a valuable contributor to modern life science research and instrumentation development.

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Wei, Y.-X., Asgari, M., Zhao, Q.-F., Zhang, S.-S., Alifujiang, Z., Zhang, F., Chen, X.-P., & Feng, C.-G. (2025). Inhibition profiling of Rhodiola crenulata on lactate dehydrogenase isoenzymes. Molecules, 30(21), 4199.