Published On 10/02/202510/02/2025 by ScienceFather Qinyuan Hong | Functional Materials | Best Researcher Award Assist. Prof. Dr. Qinyuan Hong, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China. Dr. Qinyuan Hong is an Assistant Professor at the School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University . With a Ph.D. from the same institution and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Marine Science and Economics from Xiamen University, his research focuses on mercury removal, multi-pollutant control, and environmental functional materials. He has published extensively in top-tier journals and contributed significantly to flue gas treatment and adsorption technology. Passionate about sustainability and innovation, Dr. Hong’s work advances cleaner industrial processes and environmental protection efforts worldwide. Publivation Profiles Orcid Googlescholar Education and Experience Ph.D. in Environmental Science & Engineering (2018-2024) – Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Advisor: Prof. Naiqiang Yan) B.S. in Marine Science (2014-2018) – Xiamen University B.S. in Economics (2015-2018) – Xiamen University Assistant Professor (2024-Present) – School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Suitability summary Qinyuan Hong, an Assistant Professor at the School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, has demonstrated exceptional research excellence in mercury removal technologies, flue gas treatment, and environmental functional materials. His groundbreaking contributions in heterogeneous catalytic and adsorption reactions have significantly advanced sustainable pollution control solutions. His prolific publication record in top-tier journals, innovative methodologies, and interdisciplinary approach establish him as a leading researcher in environmental science, making him a deserving recipient of the Best Researcher Award. Professional Development Dr. Qinyuan Hong is a leading researcher in environmental engineering, specializing in mercury removal from flue gas and wastewater . His work on sulfur-based materials and catalytic adsorption has led to groundbreaking advancements in pollution control . He has authored numerous peer-reviewed papers in prestigious journals , contributing to sustainable environmental solutions. His interdisciplinary background in marine science and economics enhances his research perspective . As a dedicated academic, he collaborates with experts globally and mentors future environmental scientists . His innovative approach drives impactful research for cleaner industrial practices and environmental conservation. Research Focus Dr. Hong’s research centers on mercury pollution control and environmental functional materials . His expertise includes developing advanced sulfur-based adsorbents for efficient heavy metal removal and exploring multi-pollutant control in flue gas treatment . He investigates heterogeneous catalytic reactions to enhance adsorption efficiency and optimize industrial processes for sustainability . His work has significant implications for cleaner energy production, mitigating environmental hazards, and improving air and water quality worldwide . With a passion for innovation, Dr. Hong’s research contributes to the global effort in combating industrial pollution and fostering a greener future. Publication Top Noted Enhancing the catalytic oxidation of elemental mercury and suppressing sulfur-toxic adsorption sites from SO₂-containing gas in Mn-SnS₂ – Journal of Hazardous Materials (2020) Cited by: 54 Gaseous mercury capture using supported CuSₓ on layered double hydroxides from SO₂-rich flue gas – Chemical Engineering Journal (2020) Cited by: 41 Shell-thickness-induced spontaneous inward migration of mercury in porous ZnO@CuS for gaseous mercury immobilization – Chemical Engineering Journal (2021) Cited by: 35 Heterogeneous reaction mechanisms and functional materials for elemental mercury removal from industrial flue gas – ACS ES&T Engineering (2021) Cited by: 34 Insight into the interfacial stability and reaction mechanism between gaseous mercury and chalcogen-based sorbents in SO₂-containing flue gas – Journal of Colloid and Interface Science (2020) Cited by: 31 Regulation of the Sulfur Environment in Clusters to Construct a Mn–Sn₂S₆ Framework for Mercury Bonding – Environmental Science & Technology (2022) Cited by: 29 Stepwise Ions Incorporation Method for Continuously Activating PbS to Recover Mercury from Hg⁰-Rich Flue Gas – Environmental Science & Technology (2020) Cited by: 29 Metastable Facet-Controlled Cu₂WS₄ Single Crystals with Enhanced Adsorption Activity for Gaseous Elemental Mercury – Environmental Science & Technology (2021) Cited by: 25 Zinc concentrate internal circulation technology for elemental mercury recovery from zinc smelting flue gas – Fuel (2020) Cited by: 23 Qinyuan Hong | Functional Materials | Best Researcher Award