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.

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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 |

Silvia Zecchi | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Silvia Zecchi, Politecnico di Torino, Italy.

Silvia Zecchi, M.Sc. , is a dedicated researcher in Materials Science at Politecnico di Torino. She is pursuing a Ph.D. focused on polymer composites for low observable technology and stealth applications. Silvia is a member of the Carbon Group and the National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology (INSTM). She has gained practical experience as a Quality and Innovation Intern at Moncler and has contributed to high-impact research in carbon fiber production and recycling. Silvia has presented her work at prestigious conferences like ICTF and ECCM, and she is also a co-inventor of a patent for stealth technology.

Publication profile

Education and Experience

Doctorate in Materials Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino (2022–Present).

Master’s Degree in Materials Engineering, Politecnico di Torino (2022).

Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Engineering, Politecnico di Torino (2019).

Visiting Ph.D. Student, National Technical University of Athens (2023–2024).

Intern, Quality and Innovation at Moncler, Milano, Italy (2022).

Suitability For The Award

Ms. Silvia Zecchi is an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award, as she has demonstrated outstanding contributions to the field of Materials Science and Technology, specifically in the areas of polymer composites, carbon materials, and stealth technologies.

Professional Development

Silvia Zecchi is actively advancing her expertise in materials science through academic and professional engagements. As a Ph.D. candidate at Politecnico di Torino, her research explores innovative polymer composites for stealth and electromagnetic shielding technologies. Her visiting Ph.D. tenure at the National Technical University of Athens has expanded her international collaboration skills. Silvia’s active memberships in the Carbon Group and INSTM enhance her understanding of carbon materials. As a speaker at the ICTF 2023 conference and contributor to ECCM, she has gained recognition for her work in sustainable carbon fiber and recycling.

Research Focus

Silvia Zecchi’s research lies in advanced materials science with an emphasis on polymer composites and carbon fiber technologies. She focuses on sustainable production processes for lignin-derived carbon fibers, recycling automotive composites, and stealth applications for low observable technology. Her work contributes to enhancing material efficiency and environmental sustainability. Silvia’s patent on iron-based compounds for stealth technologies demonstrates her innovative approach to integrating materials science with real-world applications, including electromagnetic shielding and advanced defense systems.

Awards and Honors

Co-inventor of a patent for an iron-based compound usable in stealth technologies.
Invited Speaker at the 19th International Conference on Thin Films (ICTF) 2023.
Contributor to 21st European Conference on Composite Material with two impactful research papers.

Publications

Miscanthus-Derived Biochar as a Platform for the Production of Fillers for the Improvement of Mechanical and Electromagnetic Properties of Epoxy Composites, Scavuzzo, S., Zecchi, S., Cristoforo, G., Etzi, M., Bartoli, M. (2024) – C-Journal of Carbon Research, 10(3), 81 – 0 citations.
A Comprehensive Review of Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Composite Materials, Zecchi, S., Cristoforo, G., Bartoli, M., Boccaccio, M., Acerra, F. (2024) – Micromachines, 15(2), 187 – 7 citations.
Selective Laser Sintering versus Multi Jet Fusion: A Comprehensive Comparison Study Based on the Properties of Glass Beads-Reinforced Polyamide 12, Lupone, F., Padovano, E., Lambertini, V.G., Zecchi, S., Badini, C. (2024) – Advanced Engineering Materials, 26(3), 2301345 – 1 citation.
Effect of Red Mud Addition on Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Hemp-Derived-Biochar-Containing Epoxy Composites, Zecchi, S., Ruscillo, F., Cristoforo, G., Berruti, F., Tagliaferro, A. (2023) – Micromachines, 14(2), 429 – 5 citations.