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.
Profile
🎓 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