Chao Wang | Biomass Material | Young Researcher Award

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Chao Wang | Biomass Material | Young Researcher Award

Dr. Chao Wang , Harbin Engineering university, Yantai Research Institute , China.

Chao Wang 🎓🔬 is an Associate Professor at Harbin Engineering University, specializing in polymer membranes for water treatment and biomass material applications. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and Technology (2021) and a Master’s in Polymer Chemistry and Physics (2016) from Harbin Institute of Technology, following a Bachelor’s in Material Chemistry from Northeast Forestry University. Her research focuses on developing natural-product-derived membranes for molecular separation and wastewater treatment. As the leader of multiple funded projects, she has published high-impact SCI papers in top journals. 📚🌱 Her work contributes to sustainable and efficient membrane technologies. 🌍💧

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Education & Work Experience 📚💼

  • 2016.09 – 2021.09 | Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering & Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology 🎓

  • 2015.09 – 2016.09 | Master’s in Polymer Chemistry & Physics, Harbin Institute of Technology 🧪

  • 2011 – 2015 | Bachelor’s in Material Chemistry, Northeast Forestry University 🏛️

  • 2021.11 – Present | Associate Professor, Harbin Engineering University 👩‍🏫

Suitability Summary

Dr. Chao Wang is an outstanding young researcher in the field of polymer chemistry and membrane technology, making significant contributions to sustainable water treatment and advanced membrane materials. Her research focuses on developing biomass-derived membranes, antibacterial thin films, and high-efficiency dye removal membranes, which have broad applications in environmental protection and industrial water purification. With an impressive portfolio of high-impact SCI publications, leadership in multiple research projects, and groundbreaking advancements in polymer-based separation technologies, Dr. Wang exemplifies the qualities of an innovative and influential scientist, making her a deserving candidate for the Young Researcher Award.

Professional Development 📈🔬

Chao Wang is deeply engaged in polymer chemistry and membrane technology research. Her work focuses on polymer membranes for efficient water treatment, incorporating natural biomaterials for enhanced separation performance. 🌱💧 She leads multiple funded projects, including the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation and Yantai Science & Technology Innovation programs. As a prolific researcher, she has published in high-impact journals like Chemical Engineering Journal and Journal of Membrane Science. 📄✨ Her contributions advance sustainable membrane technologies, offering innovative solutions for environmental challenges. 🌍🔍

Research Focus 🏗️🔬

Chao Wang’s research primarily revolves around polymer membranes for water treatment, molecular separation, and biomass material applications. 🌿💧 Her work aims to develop next-generation membranes with enhanced selectivity and efficiency, utilizing bio-based components for sustainable solutions. She explores lignin-based membranes, nanochannel structures, and surface modifications to improve filtration performance. 🏭🔍 Her studies contribute to industries requiring high-performance membranes, such as wastewater treatment, dye removal, and chemical separation. 🚰🔬 Through innovative polymer engineering, she advances eco-friendly and cost-effective filtration technologies for global water sustainability. 🌎♻️

Awards & Honors 🏆🎖️

  • Project Leader | Youth Fund Project of Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation 🎓

  • Project Leader | Fundamental Research Projects of Science & Technology Innovation and Development Plan in Yantai 🏛️

  • Project Leader | Yantai Science and Technology Innovation Assistance for New Kinetic Energy Open Research Topics 🏆

  • Published in Top SCI Journals | Chemical Engineering Journal, Journal of Membrane Science, Polymer 📄🔥

 Publication Top Notes

1️⃣ Wang, C., Lu, Y., Chu, P., He, T., Liu, L., & Zhang, C. (2025). Design of intrinsically antibacterial thin film composite membrane based on natural material for efficient molecular sieving. Separation and Purification Technology, 355:129798. (Cited by: 1) 📄🔬

2️⃣ Wang, C., Chen, R., Liu, W., Li, Y., & Wang, J. (2025). Electron-Withdrawing Effects for Tailoring Oxidative-Stress-Mediated Coating in Marine Antifouling. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. (Cited by: -) 🌊🦠

3️⃣ Wang, C., Zhang, W., Zhang, C., Xu, H., Liu, L., & Zhang, C. (2022). Natural-product-derived membranes for high-efficiency anionic dye removal. Journal of Membrane Science, 663:121061. (Cited by: -) 🌱💧

4️⃣ Wang, C., Zhang, J., Liu, C., Song, X., & Zhang, C. (2021). Wood-inspired preparation of ligninsulfonate/trimesoylchloride nanofilm with a highly negatively charged surface for removing anionic dyes. Chemical Engineering Journal, 412:128609. (Cited by: -) 🌳🧪

5️⃣ Wang, C., Zhang, J., Liu, C., Song, X., & Zhang, C. (2021). Ligninsulfonate/trimesoylchloride nanocomposite membrane with transmembrane nanochannels via bionic cell membrane for molecular separation. Journal of Membrane Science, 628:119741. (Cited by: -) 🏗️🧫

6️⃣ Wang, C., Song, X., Liu, Y., & Zhang, C. (2021). PVC-g-PVP amphiphilic polymer synthesis by ATRP and its membrane separation property for silicone-containing wastewater. Polymer, 229:123965. (Cited by: -) 🏭💡

Liangwei Chen | Biomaterials | Best Researcher Award

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Liangwei Chen | Biomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Liangwei Chen, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, China.

Tomoya Nakago | Biomaterials | Best Researcher Award

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Tomoya Nakago | Biomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Tomoya Nakago, Kindai University, Japan.

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Education and Experience

  • 🎓 Education
    • Doctor of Engineering (Enrolled 2025–Present)
      Graduate School of Systems Engineering, Kindai University, Hiroshima, Japan.
    • Master of Engineering (2023–Present)
      Graduate School of Systems Engineering, Kindai University, Hiroshima, Japan.
    • Bachelor of Engineering (2019–2023)
      Department of Biotechnology and Chemistry, Kindai University, Hiroshima, Japan.

    🔬 Experience

    • Researcher (2023–Present): Developing new medical materials using polymers with L-lysine side chains under Prof. K. Shiraishi.
    • Submitted a paper in April 2024 to Materials Advances focusing on copolymers’ effects on fibrinolytic activity.

Suitability For The Award

Mr. Tomoya Nakago, a graduate student at Kindai University’s Graduate School of Systems Engineering, is a promising candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With a focus on biomaterials chemistry, his innovative research on polymer development for medical applications demonstrates significant academic potential and impactful contributions to advancing healthcare materials.

Professional Development 

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