Wei-Wei Yan | Membrane | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr . Seyedmahdi Ojagh , University of Tehran, Iran.

Dr. Yan Wei-Wei 🧑‍🔬 is an Assistant Professor (Special Appointment) at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, China 🇨🇳. She earned her Doctorate in Engineering 🎓 from Hiroshima University in 2024 and has made significant strides in membrane science and chemical engineering. With 23 SCI-indexed publications 📚 in high-impact journals like Journal of Membrane Science, Chemical Engineering Journal, and AIChE Journal, her work focuses on organosilica membranes, ammonia production, and purification of oxygen/nitrogen-containing aromatics. Dr. Yan is a rising researcher in sustainable chemical technologies 🌿 and separation science.

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Education & Experience

🎓 Education

📅 2024: Doctor of Engineering – Graduate School of Engineering, Hiroshima University, Japan 🇯🇵
📅 2021: Master of Engineering – School of Chemical Engineering & Technology, China University of Mining & Technology 🇨🇳
📅 2018: Bachelor of Engineering – School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Linyi University 🇨🇳
📅 2016: Early undergraduate study – School of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science & Technology 🇨🇳

💼 Professional Experience

🧪 2024.12–Present: Assistant Professor (Special Appointment), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, China 🇨🇳

Summary Suitability For The Award

Dr. Yan Wei-Wei, currently serving as a Special Appointment Assistant Professor at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, is a distinguished young scholar and an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With a rapid academic ascent marked by a Doctor of Engineering from Hiroshima University (2024), a Master’s from China University of Mining & Technology (2021), and a Bachelor’s from Linyi University (2018), Dr. Yan has already made a significant impact in the field of membrane science and chemical engineering.

Professional Development

Dr. Yan Wei-Wei’s professional development showcases a strong commitment to membrane science and sustainable chemical processes 🌱. Her academic journey took her from China to Japan, equipping her with international research exposure 🌏. Since her appointment as an Assistant Professor at Henan University of Technology, she has contributed extensively to scientific research, publishing in prestigious journals like Journal of Membrane Science and Chemical Engineering Journal 📖. Her interdisciplinary collaborations and ongoing research into separation technologies and membrane reactors position her as an emerging leader 🔬 in advanced chemical engineering solutions.

Research Focus

Dr. Yan’s research is centered around cutting-edge membrane technologies and green chemistry innovations 🌿. Her expertise includes the sol-gel preparation of organosilica membranes 🧫 and their transport mechanisms, membrane reactors for efficient ammonia synthesis ⚗️, and advanced extraction and chromatographic purification techniques for oxygen and nitrogen-containing aromatics 🧪. Her work addresses critical challenges in sustainable separation processes and energy-efficient chemical production 🔋. By integrating materials science and chemical engineering, she contributes to the development of next-generation separation technologies with environmental and industrial significance 🌍.

Publication Top Noted

2025 | Selective Hydrodeoxygenation of Dongming Lignite Ethanolysis-Derived O-Rich Oil to Fatty Alcohols Over a Ni-Based Lamgaloₓ | SSRN
2024 | Chemical bond dissociation insights into organic macerals pyrolysis of Qinghua bituminous coal: Vitrinite vs inertinite | Chemical Engineering Science
2024 | Development of sulfonated (3-Mercaptopropyl)trimethoxysilane membranes with thermal stability and excellent NH₃ perm-selectivity at 300 °C | Journal of Membrane Science
2024 | Effective recovery of heavy oil from tank bottom sludge and isolation of paraffins from the heavy oil | Journal of Molecular Liquids
2024 | Fabrication of 3-(trihydroxysilyl)-1-propanesulfonic acid membranes with superior affinity and selectivity for NH₃ permeation over H₂ and N₂ at 50–300 °C | Journal of Membrane Science
2024 | Green ammonia production via recycle membrane reactor: Experiment and process simulation | Chemical Engineering Journal
2024 | Synergetic Polymetallic Activation: Boosting Performance of Calcium Ferrite Oxygen Carriers in Chemical Looping Combustion | Energy and Fuels

Menglong Sheng | Membranes | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Menglong Sheng, Tianjin University, China..

Menglong Sheng is an Assistant Researcher at the School of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University. 🎓 He earned his Ph.D. and Master’s in Chemical Engineering from Tianjin University and a Bachelor’s from China University of Petroleum (East China). His research focuses on advanced membrane materials for gas separation, particularly CO₂ capture and methane purification. 🔬 Menglong has contributed to major national research projects, authored influential papers, and holds multiple patents in membrane technology. 🏅 As a postdoctoral researcher, he continues to explore innovative approaches in polymer-based separation membranes, pushing the boundaries of sustainable chemical engineering. 🌱

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Education & Experience

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (2015-2022) – Tianjin University
Master’s in Chemical Engineering (2015-2022) – Tianjin University
Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering & Technology (2011-2015) – China University of Petroleum (East China)
Postdoctoral Researcher (2022-Present) – Tianjin University
Assistant Researcher (2022-Present) – School of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University

Suitability Summary

Dr. Menglong Sheng, Assistant Researcher at the School of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, is a distinguished scientist whose contributions to membrane technology and gas separation processes have earned him a well-deserved nomination for the Best Researcher Award. His expertise in developing advanced membranes for CO₂ capture and methane purification has led to significant advancements in sustainable energy solutions and environmental protection.

Professional Development

Menglong Sheng has played a crucial role in cutting-edge research on gas separation membranes, particularly in CO₂ capture and methane purification. 🌍 His work has been supported by prestigious funding programs, including the National Key R&D Program and the National Natural Science Foundation. 🏗️ He specializes in developing high-performance polymer membranes for large-scale industrial applications. 🛠️ His expertise extends to polymer modification, nanomaterial integration, and scalable membrane fabrication. 🔬 With a strong background in chemical engineering and material science, Menglong continues to contribute to sustainable and energy-efficient separation technologies that support global carbon reduction efforts. 🌱

Research Focus

Menglong Sheng’s research centers on gas separation membranes with a strong emphasis on carbon capture and methane purification. 🌍 His work explores polymer-based membranes, mixed-matrix membranes, and surface modification techniques to enhance separation efficiency and scalability. 🏗️ He investigates CO₂/N₂ selectivity, nitrogen-selective membranes for methane purification, and advanced nanomaterial integration in membrane structures. 🧪 His research contributes to energy-efficient carbon capture solutions, aligning with global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 🌱 Through interdisciplinary collaboration, he aims to optimize separation performance, improve membrane durability, and drive the commercial viability of gas separation technologies. 🚀

Publication Top Notes

“Engineering the ultrathin polyamide nanofilm featuring high free volume via interfacial polymerization for efficient CO₂ capture” (2025)
“A High-Performance N₂-Selective MXene Membrane with Double Selectivity Mechanism for N₂/CH₄ Separation” (2024)
“Analysis of the effect of amino density and water on amino-containing fixed carrier membranes via computational chemistry” (2024)
“Large-scale preparation of composite membranes for CO₂ separation via interfacial polymerization: Monomer selection and processing parameter optimization” (2024)
“Manipulating the monomers supply of interfacial polymerization towards the ultrathin polyamide composite membrane for CO₂ capture” (2024)
“Polymer-modified nanofillers for enhancing CO₂ separation performance of MMMs: A comparative study on the role of bridging ligands” (2024)
“Pore-optimized MOF-808 made through a facile method using for fabrication of high-performance mixed matrix composite CO₂ capture membranes” (2024)