Yong Zheng | Porous Organic Polymers | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Yong Zheng, china three gorges university, China.
Dr. Yong Zhengย ย is an Assistant Professor at the College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, China Three Gorges Universityย
. With a Ph.D. in Materials Science from Donghua University (2021) and research experience at Fudan University, his expertise lies in porous organic polymers, single-atom electrocatalysts, and heteroatom-doped carbons for energy applicationsย
. He has received funding from prestigious foundations and published highly cited papers in leading journalsย
. Dr. Zheng previously served at Wuhan Textile University and has been recognized with numerous academic awardsย
. His research contributes significantly to sustainable energy and environmental advancementsย
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Publication Profiles
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Education & Experienceย 

ย Bachelorโs Degree (2014)ย โ Chemistry, China Three Gorges Universityย
ย Masterโs Degree (2017)ย โ Organic Chemistry, Donghua Universityย
ย Ph.D. (2021)ย โ Materials Science, Donghua Universityย
ย Visiting Researcher (2019-2021)ย โ Fudan University, under Prof. Kai. A. I. Zhangย
ย Assistant Professor (2017-2021)ย โ Wuhan Textile Universityย
ย Assistant Professor (2021-Present)ย โ China Three Gorges Universityย
Summary Suitability
Dr. Yong Zheng, an Assistant Professor at China Three Gorges University, is a highly accomplished researcher in materials science and energy-related electrocatalysis. Recognized for his groundbreaking work in porous organic polymers and advanced electrocatalytic materials, he has been a driving force in the development of COF, CTF, and CMP-based functional materials for energy and environmental applications. His research has garnered significant funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China, China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, and the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province. With over 20 high-impact publications, including multiple ESI Highly Cited and Hot Papers, Dr. Zheng’s contributions have had a profound impact on his field. His dedication to advancing materials chemistry and electrocatalysis makes him a highly deserving recipient of the Best Researcher Award.
Professional Developmentย 

Dr. Yong Zhengโs academic journey is marked by extensive research in advanced materials and energy applicationsย . He has secured funding from theย National Natural Science Foundation of China, theย China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, and theย Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Provinceย
. His contributions in porous organic polymers, electrocatalysis, and carbon-based materials have led to numerous highly cited publicationsย
. He actively collaborates with global research communities, enhancing sustainable energy solutionsย
. As a recognized expert, Dr. Zheng has received multiple awards and scholarships for his innovative contributions to materials science and engineeringย
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Research Focus
Dr. Yong Zhengโs research focuses onย porous organic polymersย (COFs, CTFs, CMPs) and their applications inย energy and environmental fieldsย . He exploresย metal-free heteroatom-doped carbonsย for efficient electrocatalysisย
, contributing to next-generation sustainable energy solutions. His expertise extends toย single-atom electrocatalystsย for energy-related reactions, addressing key challenges in renewable energy conversionย
. His work integrates nanotechnology, catalysis, and polymer chemistry to develop functional materials forย photo/electrochemical energy storage and conversionย
. Dr. Zheng’s cutting-edge research plays a crucial role in advancingย green technology and environmental sustainabilityย
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Awards & Honors
ย Vice President of Science and Technologyย โ Jiangsu Province, 2023
ย Postgraduate Comprehensive Scholarshipย โ 2020
ย Outstanding Graduate of Shanghaiย โ 2017
ย Outstanding Student Honorย โ 2016
ย “Hengyi” Enterprise Scholarshipย โ 2016
Publications Top Noted
Small, 2025 – Self-Assembled Covalent Triazine Frameworks Derived N, S Co-Doped Carbon Nanoholes for Enhanced ORR & ZincโAir Batteries
Nature Communications, 2025 – Excitonic Behavior in Single-Atom Covalent Organic Frameworks for Photo-Fenton-Like Pollutant Degradation
Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025 – Polyvinylimidazolium/Polyacrylonitrile Nanofiber Separator for Durable LithiumโSulfur Batteries
Advanced Functional Materials, 2025 – Fabrication of Poly(N-vinyl imidazole)/Polyacrylonitrile Separator for LithiumโSulfur Batteries
Advanced Energy Materials, 2025 – N, P, S Tri-Doped Nanofibers with Interpenetrated Pores for Enhanced ORR
Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 2025 – Viscous Solvent Effect on Fracture of Predamaged Double-Network Gels