Assoc. Prof. Dr. Li Wang | Environmental Clean-up | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Li Wang | Environmental Clean-up | Best Researcher Award

Dalian Maritime University, China.

Prof. Li Wang is an Associate Professor at Dalian Maritime University (DMU) and Head of the Plasma and Catalysis Research Group (PCRG). He holds an M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Catalytic Chemistry from Dalian University of Technology (DUT). After gaining research experience at DUT, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Liverpool. Recognized for his contributions, he was awarded the Outstanding Young Scientist of LiaoNing Revitalization Talents (2020) and named among the World’s Top 2% Scientists (2024) by Stanford University. His research focuses on plasma-assisted catalysis, C1 chemistry, and environmental cleanup.

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🎓 Education

Prof. Li Wang holds a Ph.D. in Catalytic Chemistry from Dalian University of Technology (DUT), where he specialized in developing advanced catalytic processes for sustainable energy and environmental applications. Prior to his doctoral studies, he earned an M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from DUT, gaining a strong foundation in chemical process engineering and materials science. His academic background has equipped him with expertise in plasma-assisted catalysis, C1 chemistry, and environmental clean-up technologies, contributing to innovative research in fuel production and emission control.

💼 Experience

Prof. Li Wang is currently an Associate Professor at Dalian Maritime University (DMU), a position he has held since 2018. He also leads the Plasma and Catalysis Research Group (PCRG), where he spearheads innovative research in plasma-assisted catalysis and environmental clean-up technologies. Before joining DMU, he gained international research experience as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Liverpool, focusing on catalytic chemistry and sustainable energy applications. Prior to that, he worked as a Researcher at Dalian University of Technology (DUT), where he contributed to advancements in chemical engineering and materials science.

🔬 Research Interests

Carbon Conversion & C1 Chemistry (CH₄ & CO₂ conversion, methanol synthesis)

Plasma-Assisted Catalysis (Advanced materials for fuel production & emission control)

Environmental Cleanup (CO₂/NOₓ capture, NOₓ reduction)

Adsorbent Technologies (NOₓ adsorption, industrial pollution control)

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

Outstanding Young Scientist, LiaoNing Revitalization Talents (2020)

World’s Top 2% Scientists (2024) – Recognized by Stanford University (John P.A. Ioannidis)

📚 Selected Publications

Recent Progresses of Plasma-Catalytic CH₄/CO₂ Conversion to Oxygenates: A Short Review

📖 Journal: Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry
📅 Publication Date: February 2025
👥 Contributors: Li Wang, Qingxi Yin, Xiaohan Zhai, Yanhui Yi

Plasma-Catalytic One-Step Steam Reforming of CH₄ to CH₃OH and H₂ Promoted by Oligomerized [Cu–O–Cu] Species on Zeolites

📖 Journal: Green Chemistry
📅 Publication Date: 2024
👥 Contributors: Wei Fang, Ximiao Wang, Shangkun Li, Yingzi Hao, Yuping Yang, Wenping Zhao, Rui Liu, Dongxing Li, Chuang Li, Xiaoxia Gao et al.

Tuning Selectivity of Acetic Acid and Alcohols by Brønsted and Lewis Acid Sites in Plasma-Catalytic CH₄/CO₂ Conversion over Zeolites

📖 Journal: Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy
📅 Publication Date: August 2024
👥 Contributors: Li Wang, Linhui Fan, Yuezhao Wang, Qian Chen, Yimin Zhu, Yanhui Yi

Plasma-Catalytic CO₂ Hydrogenation to Methanol over CuO-MgO/Beta Catalyst with High Selectivity

📖 Journal: Applied Catalysis B: Environmental
📅 Publication Date: March 2024
👥 Contributors: Qian Chen, Shengyan Meng, Rui Liu, Xiaohan Zhai, Xinkui Wang, Li Wang, Hongchen Guo, Yanhui Yi

Direct Conversion of CH₄ and CO₂ to Alcohols Using Plasma Catalysis over Cu/Al(OH)₃ Catalysts

📖 Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal
📅 Publication Date: June 2023
👥 Contributors: Li Wang, Yuezhao Wang, Linhui Fan, Hongli Xu, Bowen Liu, Jiaren Zhang, Yimin Zhu, Xin Tu

 

 

 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ruiming Fang | Photocatalysis | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ruiming Fang | Photocatalysis | Best Researcher Award

Anhui University of Technology, China.

Fang Ruiming is an Associate Professor at the School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Anhui University of Technology. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. jointly trained by Chongqing University and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, his work centers on CO2 valorization and photocatalytic processes for hydrogen production. With over 400 citations across 20 publications in prestigious journals, including Journal of Materials Chemistry A and Energy and Fuel, he has garnered recognition through awards like the National Scholarship for Graduate Students in High-level University Construction and the Outstanding Graduate Student Honor from Chongqing University.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Ruiming Fang is currently pursuing his Ph.D. as a joint candidate between Chongqing University, China, and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, specializing in energy and environmental engineering. This collaborative training program enables him to merge cutting-edge research approaches from two prestigious institutions. Prior to his Ph.D., he earned both his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Energy and Environmental Engineering, laying a strong foundation in sustainable energy technologies, environmental processes, and advanced material applications. His academic journey reflects a commitment to tackling global energy and environmental challenges through innovative research and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Experience 💼

Dr. Ruiming Fang serves as an Associate Professor at the School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, where he contributes to advancing sustainable energy solutions. As a Guest Editor for the Special Issue "Impacts of Combustion and Thermo-Chemistry", he actively collaborates with the global research community to address pressing issues in energy transformation and carbon reduction technologies.

With a focus on CO2 valorization, photocatalysis, and hydrogen production mechanisms, Dr. Fang's research explores innovative pathways to sustainable energy generation. His work on catalytic systems and reaction mechanisms has provided groundbreaking insights into renewable energy processes, enhancing both academic and industrial applications.

Research Interests 🔬

CO2 Valorization

Innovative solutions to convert CO2 into valuable products

Photocatalysis

Mechanisms and material development for hydrogen production

Sustainable Energy Systems

Advanced catalytic systems such as borane-ammonia complexes

Awards 🏆

National Scholarship for Graduate Students in High-level University Construction
Outstanding Graduate Student Honor, Chongqing University

Selected Publications 📚

"Constructing and strengthening the 'Electron Bridge' of BMO/CPP to enhance photothermal synergistic catalytic CO2 reduction"
Wu, X., Guo, M., Wang, Z., ... He, J., Yang, Z.
Separation and Purification Technology, 2024, 345, 127330.
Cited by: 2 articles.

"Double defects cooperatively mediated BiOClBr-OV for efficient round-the-clock photocatalytic CO2 reduction"
Fang, R., Yang, Z., Wang, Z., ... Ran, J., Godin, R.
Fuel, 2024, 367, 131514.
Cited by: 5 articles.

"g-C3N4@CPP/BiOClBr-OV biomimetic fractal heterojunction synergistically enhance carrier dynamics for boosted CO2 photoreduction activity"
Fang, R., Yang, Z., Guo, M., ... Ran, J., Xue, C.
Applied Surface Science, 2024, 656, 159712.
Cited by: 3 articles.

"Dioxygen atom co-doping g-C3N4 for boosted photoreduction activity of CO2 and mechanistic investigation"
Jiang, Z., Guo, M., Yang, Z., ... Wang, Z., Ran, J.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2024, 12(19), pp. 11591–11601.
Cited by: 3 articles.

"Synergistic mediation of dual donor levels in CNS/BOCB-OV heterojunctions for enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction"
Fang, R., Yang, Z., Sun, J., ... Wang, Z., Xue, C.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2024, 12(6), pp. 3398–3410.
Cited by: 7 articles.