Zengyan Wei | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zengyan Wei, Harbin Institute of Technology, China.

Dr. Zengyan Wei is an Associate Professor at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, China. With a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the City University of New York (CUNY) and an M.Eng. in Materials Science from Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Dr. Wei has accumulated rich expertise in materials science and polymer engineering. His professional journey includes impactful teaching and research roles at Harbin Institute of Technology, CUNY-Hunter College, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Dr. Wei focuses on developing innovative materials with practical applications, contributing significantly to advancing modern materials science.

Education and Experience

Education

Ph.D. (Chemistry) – City University of New York, USA (2009–2015)

M.Eng. (Materials Science) – Beijing University of Chemical Technology, PRC (2004–2007)

B.Eng. (Polymer Materials and Engineering) – Zhengzhou University, PRC (2000–2004)

Experience

Associate Professor – Harbin Institute of Technology, China (2023–Present)

Lecturer – Harbin Institute of Technology, China (2015–2022)

Visiting Lecturer – CUNY–Hunter College, USA (2015)

Adjunct Lecturer/Research Assistant – CUNY–Hunter College, USA (2009–2015)

Guest Researcher – Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing (2007–2008)

Research Assistant – Beijing University of Chemical Technology (2004–2007)

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Zengyan Wei is highly suited for the Best Researcher Award due to his impressive academic background and significant contributions to chemistry and materials science. His Ph.D. from CUNY, along with his roles at renowned institutions such as Harbin Institute of Technology and CUNY–Hunter College, showcases his expertise. His pioneering research on advanced materials, nanomaterials, and energy-related technologies has had a profound impact, demonstrating his exceptional qualifications for this prestigious recognition.

Professional Development

Dr. Zengyan Wei has progressively shaped his career in materials science through academic excellence, research, and teaching. After earning his Ph.D. at CUNY under Dr. Hiroshi Matsui, he enhanced his expertise in cutting-edge chemistry and materials synthesis. His global exposure, including visiting roles at Hunter College, enabled him to foster an interdisciplinary understanding of polymer engineering and advanced materials. Returning to China, Dr. Wei’s tenure at Harbin Institute of Technology marks his continued contribution to innovative research and mentoring young scientists, driving advancements in materials science for technological and industrial applications.

Research Focus

Dr. Zengyan Wei specializes in materials science with a focus on polymers, nanomaterials, and advanced material synthesis. His work bridges fundamental chemistry with real-world applications, exploring the design and development of new materials for energy, engineering, and environmental solutions.

Notably, his research includes polymer-based composites, high-performance functional materials, and sustainable nanomaterials for emerging technologies.

His interdisciplinary approach integrates chemistry, materials engineering, and applied sciences, aiming to address critical technological challenges and drive innovation in material applications, contributing to fields like renewable energy, environmental remediation, and advanced manufacturing.

Awards and Honors

Academic Excellence Award – City University of New York
Outstanding Researcher Award – Harbin Institute of Technology
Best Visiting Scholar Recognition – Chinese Academy of Sciences
Graduate Scholarship – Beijing University of Chemical Technology
Young Faculty Achievement Award – Harbin Institute of Technology

Publications

Biocompatible PEG‐chitosan@carbon dots hybrid nanogels – Cited by: 238 | Year: 2015 |
O-, N-Coordinated single Mn atoms accelerating polysulfides transformation – Cited by: 191 | Year: 2021 |
Magnetic iron oxide–fluorescent carbon dots integrated nanoparticles – Cited by: 169 | Year: 2014 |
Responsive polymer–fluorescent carbon nanoparticle hybrid nanogels – Cited by: 124 | Year: 2014 |
Fe₃O₄/carbon quantum dots hybrid nanoflowers – Cited by: 100 | Year: 2014 |
Near-infrared-and visible-light-enhanced metal-free catalytic degradation – Cited by: 82 | Year: 2015 |
Rational strategy for shaped nanomaterial synthesis – Cited by: 79 | Year: 2014 |
MXene‐Boosted Imine Cathodes for Aqueous Zinc‐Ion Batteries – Cited by: 76 | Year: 2022 |
Porous carbon protected magnetite and silver hybrid nanoparticles – Cited by: 66 | Year: 2013 |

Jiawen Zhan | Bio- Materials | Outstanding Scientist Award

Dr. Jiawen Zhan, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences WangJing Hospital, China.

Dr. Jiawen Zhan is a Vice Chief Physician and Assistant to the Dean at Wangjing Hospital, CACMS, Beijing, China. With expertise in traditional Chinese medicine and integrated Chinese-Western medical approaches, Dr. Zhan leads innovative research in musculoskeletal health, particularly intervertebral disc nutrition metabolism and sports medicine. A recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including a Gold Medal at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions, Dr. Zhan contributes to advancing orthopedic medicine through groundbreaking research, clinical expertise, and leadership. Passionate about merging tradition with innovation, Dr. Zhan is committed to improving patient outcomes globally.

Publication profile

Scopus

Education and Experience

Ph.D. in Traditional Chinese Medicine Orthopedics and Traumatology (2012–2015)
China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
Master’s in Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine (2010–2012)
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
Bachelor’s in Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine (2005–2010)
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
Vice Chief Physician | Assistant to the Dean (2019–Present)
Wangjing Hospital, CACMS, Beijing, China
Team Member, Technological Innovation Program, CACMS (2021–Present)
Resident to Attending Physician (2015–2019)
Wangjing Hospital, CACMS, Beijing, China

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Jiawen Zhan is a highly accomplished candidate for the Outstanding Scientist Award, with remarkable contributions to the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), particularly in sports medicine, orthopedics, and the integration of Chinese and Western medicine.

Professional Development

Dr. Jiawen Zhan has established a distinguished career blending traditional Chinese medicine with modern innovations in orthopedics and sports medicine. As Assistant to the Dean and Vice Chief Physician at Wangjing Hospital, Dr. Zhan has pioneered research funded by prestigious grants, focusing on discogenic low-back pain and nutritional metabolism in intervertebral discs. A leader in Beijing’s medical innovation circles, Dr. Zhan also serves as Reserve Leader of Key Discipline at the Beijing Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine. Through collaboration and scientific excellence, Dr. Zhan is advancing integrative medical care.

Research Focus

Dr. Jiawen Zhan’s research delves into musculoskeletal health, emphasizing innovative approaches to address intervertebral disc degeneration and sports injuries. Central to the research is the Bushen Huoxue Formula, which explores its modulation of extracellular vesicle miR-576-5p and its impact on endplate cartilage and disc nutrition. Additionally, Dr. Zhan investigates the muscle-bone imbalance in discogenic low-back pain, contributing to the intersection of traditional Chinese remedies and cutting-edge biomedical technologies. This research underscores Dr. Zhan’s dedication to integrative, patient-centered advancements in orthopedic medicine.

Awards and Honors

Gold Medal at Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions (2024)
Invention and Entrepreneurship Award – Innovation Prize, First Class (2024)
Science and Technology Progress Award – World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies, First Class (2019)

Publications

Magnetic resonance imaging classification in a percutaneous needle injury rat model of intervertebral disc degeneration (Liang, S., Li, N., Zhan, J., et al.) – Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2024, 19(1), 632
The relationship between the ratio of the supraspinatus muscle thickness measured by ultrasound imaging and glenohumeral subluxation in stroke patients (Xie, H., Zhang, Q., Zhan, J., et al.) – Frontiers in Neurology, 2024, 15, 1407638
Traditional Chinese Medicine formula Bu-Shen-Huo-Xue-Fang (BSHXF) protects nucleus pulposus cells against the inflammatory and oxidative stress-induced degenerative changes (Li, L., Wei, X., Li, K., et al.) – Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, 2023, 236, 115656
Salvianolic acid A contributes to cartilage endplate cell restoration by regulating miR-940 and miR-576-5p (Zhan, J.-W., Wang, S.-Q., Chen, M., et al.) – Zhongguo gu shang = China journal of orthopaedics and traumatology, 2023, 36(10), 982–989
Efficacy and Safety of Bushen Huoxue Formula in Patients with Discogenic Low-Back Pain: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial (Zhan, J.-W., Li, K.-M., Zhu, L.-G., et al.) – Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine, 2022, 28(11), 963–970
Research progress in mechanism of Chinese herbal compounds and monomers in delaying lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration (Sun, K., Zhu, L.-G., Wei, X., et al.) – Zhongguo Zhongyao Zazhi, 2022, 47(9), 2400–2408
Fangji Huangqi Detumescence Prescription Treats Synovitis in Rats with Knee Osteoarthritis by Modulating Polarization of Synovial Macrophages (Wei, Y.-F., Cheng, T., Xiao, X., et al.) – Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae, 2022, 28(13), 112–122
From Mechanobiology to Mechanical Repair Strategies: A Bibliometric Analysis of Biomechanical Studies of Intervertebral Discs (Zhang, D., Feng, M., Liu, W., et al.) – Journal of Pain Research, 2022, 15, 2105–2122

Zengyan Wei | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Zengyan Wei | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zengyan Wei, Harbin Institute of Technology, China.

Publication profile

Scopus

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Education and Experience

Education

Experience

Suitability For The Award

Professional Development

Research Focus

Awards and Honors

Publications

Biocompatible PEG‐chitosan@carbon dots hybrid nanogels – Cited by: 238 | Year: 2015 |

O-, N-Coordinated single Mn atoms accelerating polysulfides transformation – Cited by: 191 | Year: 2021 |

Magnetic iron oxide–fluorescent carbon dots integrated nanoparticles – Cited by: 169 | Year: 2014 |

Responsive polymer–fluorescent carbon nanoparticle hybrid nanogels – Cited by: 124 | Year: 2014 |

Fe₃O₄/carbon quantum dots hybrid nanoflowers – Cited by: 100 | Year: 2014 |

Near-infrared-and visible-light-enhanced metal-free catalytic degradation – Cited by: 82 | Year: 2015 |

Rational strategy for shaped nanomaterial synthesis – Cited by: 79 | Year: 2014 |

MXene‐Boosted Imine Cathodes for Aqueous Zinc‐Ion Batteries – Cited by: 76 | Year: 2022 |

Porous carbon protected magnetite and silver hybrid nanoparticles – Cited by: 66 | Year: 2013 |