Dr. Hassan Ahmed Ibrahim Mohammed | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Hassan Ahmed Ibrahim Mohammed | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China.

Dr. Hassan Ahmed is a postdoctoral researcher at the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). With a strong academic background in chemical engineering, he specializes in polymer chemistry, asymmetric catalysis, and biodegradable materials. His expertise spans both industrial and academic settings, where he has successfully led and collaborated on numerous research projects. Dr. Ahmed is proficient in advanced analytical techniques, including NMR, HPLC, GPC, DSC, and MS, and is dedicated to developing sustainable materials for biomedical and industrial applications.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Hassan Ahmed earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), China (2021-2024), a globally recognized institution ranked #62 in QS World Rankings 2024 and #1 in the Nature Index 2020 for research excellence. Prior to this, he completed his M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering at Tianjin University, China (2019-2021), which is ranked #28 globally for chemical engineering in 2024. His academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from Kordofan University, Sudan (2011-2016), where he specialized in agriculture, environmental sciences, and engineering. This strong educational foundation has equipped him with extensive expertise in polymer chemistry, catalysis, and sustainable materials.

Experience 🏆

Dr. Hassan Ahmed is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, CAS, China (2024-Present), where he mentors graduate students and leads cutting-edge projects on biodegradable polymers and stereoregular polymer synthesis for biomedical applications. Prior to this, he pursued his Ph.D. (2021-2024) at the same institute under UCAS, specializing in organic chemistry, polymer synthesis, and asymmetric catalysis design, while gaining expertise in advanced analytical techniques such as NMR, MALDI-TOF, DSC, XRD, and TGA.

Before his academic research career, Dr. Ahmed worked in the industrial sector as a Process Engineer at Al Assad for Billet Manufacturing, Sudan (2018-2019), where he managed steel production, quality control, and furnace operations. He also served as a Shift Engineer at Al Assad’s Limestone Plant (2018), supervising production teams and optimizing equipment performance. His combined experience in research and industry allows him to bridge scientific innovation with practical applications in chemical engineering and materials science.

Research Interests 🔬

Carbon Functional Materials – Development of biodegradable polymers with high stereoregularity.
Asymmetric Catalysis – Design of highly selective catalysts for polymerization.
Biomedical Polymers – Synthesis of drug-delivery materials with optimized properties.
Sustainable Chemistry – Green catalytic polymerization techniques for industrial use.

Awards & Grants 🏅

🏆 ANSO Scholarship (2021-2024) – Young Talented Fellowship, CAS, China
🏆 Chinese Government Scholarship (2019-2021) – M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University

Selected Publications 📚

Exploring Ligand Substituent Effects on Stereoselective Polymerization of Racemic Lactide Using Aluminium Salen-Type Complexes

📖 Polymer Chemistry, Vol. 14 (18), 2174-2180 (2023)
👥 Authors: Z. Peng, H. Ahmed, G. Xu, X. Guo, R. Yang, H. Sun, Q. Wang
📌 Cited by: 7

Fabrication of Amphiphilic Janus Silica Nanospheres for Pickering Emulsions

📖 Chemistry Letters, Vol. 50 (6), 1293-1295 (2021)
👥 Authors: Y. Wei, C. Zhao, Y. Jiang, X. Yin, F. Xin, H.A. Ibrahim, O. Habimana, J. Wang
📌 Cited by: 1

Exploring the Catalytic Efficiency of Lithium Bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (LiHMDS) in Lactide Polymerization

📖 Polymers, Vol. 17 (3), 429 (2025)
👥 Authors: A. Kiran, A.C. Kingsley, H. Ahmed

Catalyst-Improved Stereoselectivity and Regioselectivity Control to Access Completely Alternating Poly(lactic‐co‐glycolic acid) with Enhanced Properties

📖 Angewandte Chemie, (2025), e202417075
👥 Authors: X. Guo, H. Ahmed, G. Xu, Q. Wang

 

 

 

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.

 

 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bo Yang | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bo Yang | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

South China Agricultural University, China

Bo Yang is an Associate Professor at the College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University (SCAU), specializing in organic chemistry. His research focuses on organic synthesis methodologies, including photochemistry, transition metal catalysis, and asymmetric synthesis. With a strong academic background and postdoctoral experience, he has made significant contributions to the advancement of chemistry, specifically in synthesis reactions and new functional reagents.

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Education🎓

Bo Yang holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Zhejiang University (2014–2018), where he conducted research under the guidance of Prof. Zhan Lu, focusing on advanced synthetic methodologies. His foundational education includes a Master’s in Organic Chemistry from Sun Yat-Sen University (2012–2014) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Chemistry from Southwest University of Science and Technology (2008–2012), which equipped him with a strong background in organic and applied chemistry essential for his current research.

Experience💼

Bo Yang is currently an Associate Professor at the College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University (SCAU) (2024–present), where he focuses on cutting-edge research in organic synthesis. Prior to this role, he served as an Associate Researcher at the School of Chemical Engineering and Energy Technology, Dongguan University of Technology (DGUT) (2022–2024), and completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at South China University of Technology (SCUT) (2019–2022) under Prof. Shifa Zhu, gaining extensive expertise in photochemistry and catalysis.

Research Interests🔬

Photochemistry🌞

Bo specializes in photochemistry, studying light-driven reactions to develop efficient, sustainable processes for synthesizing complex organic compounds.

Transition Metal Catalysis⚙️

He is also focused on transition metal catalysis, employing metals as catalysts to streamline chemical reactions, making them more selective and efficient.

Asymmetric Synthesis🔄 

Bo’s research in asymmetric synthesis aims to create molecules with specific chiral properties, a critical approach for producing compounds in pharmaceutical chemistry.

Research Impact🎯 

Through his work, Bo Yang contributes to fields like pharmaceutical chemistry, materials science, and green chemistry by developing novel synthetic strategies and functional molecules with potential applications in medicine, sustainable materials, and environmentally friendly processes.

Publications Top Notes📚

Direct Synthesis of Dialkyl Ketones from Deoxygenative Cross-Coupling of Carboxylic Acids and Alcohols, Chem. Sci., 2024. Link

Visible Light-promoted Aerobic Oxidation of α-silyl Styrenes with Alcohols, Chin. J. Chem., 2024. Link

Bifunctional Two-Carbon Reagent: Made from Acetylene via 1,2-difunctionalization and Its Applications, Sci. China Chem., 2024. Link

Diverse Synthesis of C2-linked Functionalized Molecules via Molecular Glue Strategy with Acetylene, Nat. Commun., 2022. Link

Hydrogen Radical-Shuttle (HRS)-Enabled Photoredox Synthesis of Indanones via Decarboxylative Annulation, Nat. Commun., 2021. Link