Dr. Xiuling Wang | Molecular biology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Xiuling Wang | Molecular biology | Best Researcher Award

Shandong University, China.

Dr. Xiuling Wang is a researcher at the State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, Shandong University. Her expertise lies in DNA editing technology, focusing on the mining, modification, and biosynthesis of microbial natural products. She completed her master’s and doctoral studies under Prof. Jun Fu at Shandong University, following her undergraduate research at Shandong Agricultural University under Prof. Binghai Du, where she investigated plant-rhizosphere growth-promoting bacteria.

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📚 Education

Dr. Xiuling Wang holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from Shandong University, where she further advanced her expertise in the biological sciences. She also earned a Master’s degree in Microbial Technology from Shandong University, deepening her understanding of the practical applications of microorganisms. Dr. Wang's academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Sciences from Shandong Agricultural University, laying the foundation for her career in research. Her work focuses on the intersection of molecular biology, microbial technology, and agricultural sciences, contributing to advancements in these fields.

💼 Experience

Dr. Xiuling Wang is a dedicated researcher at the State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, Shandong University, where she explores cutting-edge advancements in microbial science. She is also actively involved in the National Key Research & Development Program of China (2018YFA0900400), contributing to innovative research initiatives aimed at addressing critical scientific and industrial challenges. Her expertise in molecular biology and microbial technology positions her at the forefront of groundbreaking developments in these fields.

🔬 Research Interests

Molecular Biology

DNA Editing & Recombinant Systems

Microbial Natural Product Biosynthesis

Silent Gene Cluster Activation

🏆 Awards & Achievements

Principal Investigator in a National Key Research & Development Program of China

Two China Invention Patents (Application No: 202411054594.4 & CN202411058039.9)

Discovered a novel lipopeptide (Plantariitin A) with anti-inflammatory properties

📄 Publications

A recombineering system for Bacillus subtilis based on the native phage recombinase pair YqaJ/YqaK
Q. Liu, R. Li, H. Shi, Y. Zhang, J. Fu, X. Wang, Engineering Microbiology, 2023.

Genomics-Driven Discovery of Plantariitin A, a New Lipopeptide in Burkholderia plantarii DSM9509
Xiuling Wang, Zhuo Zhang, Jun Fu, Ruijuan Li
Molecules, 2025, 30(4), 868
DOI: 10.3390/molecules30040868

 

 

Dr. Huazhang Guo | Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Huazhang Guo | Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Shanghai University, China.

Huazhang Guo is a Research Associate at Shanghai University, specializing in the green, controllable preparation and application of carbon nanomaterial functional materials. With a strong background in nanomaterials and catalysis, she has made significant contributions to sustainable energy conversion and chemical production. Over the years, she has published 13 high-impact journal articles, including in Nature Communications, Advanced Functional Materials, and Materials Today. Her work has garnered 1834 citations with an H-index of 22, and she also serves as a guest editor for the journals Molecules and Nanomaterials.

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Education 🎓

Huazhang Guo pursued her Ph.D. in Materials Science at Shanghai University, where she specialized in the green and controllable preparation of carbon nanomaterial functional materials. Prior to that, she earned her Master’s degree in Nanomaterials from the same institution, focusing on advanced material synthesis and their applications in energy conversion and catalysis. She began her academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, which laid the foundation for her expertise in material chemistry, nanotechnology, and sustainable materials. Her strong academic background has contributed significantly to her research in carbon-based functional materials and electrocatalysis.

Experience 👩‍🔬

Huazhang Guo is currently a Research Associate at Shanghai University, where she focuses on the green and controllable preparation of carbon nanomaterial functional materials. In addition to her research role, she serves as a Guest Editor for the journals Molecules and Nanomaterials, contributing her expertise to advancing scientific publications in nanotechnology and materials science.

She actively collaborates with leading universities and has co-authored research papers in prestigious journals such as Nature Communications, ACS Nano, Carbon, Applied Materials Today, and Molecules. Her work emphasizes electrocatalysis, sustainable material applications, and nanomaterial innovations.

Research Interests 🔬

Carbon Nanomaterials: Green and controllable synthesis for various applications

Electrocatalytic Reduction of CO₂ (ECO₂RR): Sustainable syngas production with tunable CO/H₂ ratios

Energy Conversion & Catalysis: Designing efficient and stable carbon-based catalysts for CO₂ utilization

Advanced Functional Materials: Exploring their role in sustainable chemistry

Awards & Achievements 🏆

5 Highly Cited Papers (ESI Top Papers)

1834 Total Citations & H-index of 22

1 Authorized Chinese Invention Patent & 15 Patent Applications

Editorial Role in Molecules and Nanomaterials

Selected Publications 📚

Recent advances in amino-functionalized metal–organic frameworks for sustainable photocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction
Yaning Liu, Huazhang Guo, Zhonghua Sun, Jiye Zhang, Zhihui Zhang
Separation and Purification Technology, 2025
Cited by: 1

Harnessing graphene quantum dots for the selective and sensitive detection of dye contaminants
Yuping Xiong, Weitao Li, Luoman Zhang, Jiye Zhang, Liang Wang
Diamond and Related Materials, 2025

Optimizing the crystal structure and electrochemical properties of Na₄MnCr(PO₄)₃ by trace La doping
Keyi Sun, Yuxuan Liu, Wenbin Fei, Yulei Sui, Ling Wu
Applied Surface Science, 2025

Radiation-synthesis of covalent bonding heterojunctions for selective solar-driven CO₂ reduction
Weidong Hou, Huazhang Guo, Kang Wang, Ming Hong Wu, Liang Wang
Materials Today, 2025

Radiation-Synthesized Metal–Organic Frameworks with Ligand-Induced Lewis Pairs for Selective CO₂ Electroreduction
Wenhui Liu, Bijun Tang, Kai Huang, Zhendong Lei, Liang Wang
Small, 2024
Cited by: 7