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: -) 🏭💡

Abeer Albalawneh | Ecosystem Services | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Abeer Albalawneh, National Agricultural Research Center, Jordan.

Dr. Abeer Albalawneh is a distinguished Jordanian environmental scientist, specializing in water and environmental systems engineering. Fluent in Arabic and English, Dr. Albalawneh serves as a Director and Advisor at the Jordanian National Agricultural Research Center (NARC). With a Ph.D. from National Taiwan University, her work spans ecosystem services, water reuse, and climate adaptation strategies. Known for her innovative research on greywater treatment and wastewater management, she collaborates with global entities, including USAID, FAO, and the World Bank, to advance sustainable environmental practices in Jordan and beyond.

Education and Experience

Ph.D. in Bio-Environmental Systems Engineering (2016) – National Taiwan University (NTU), Taiwan

M.Sc. in Environmental Science and Management (1998) – University of Jordan, Jordan

B.Sc. in Plant Science (1995) – Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan

2024-Present – Director, Agricultural Consultation and Training Center

2021-Present – Advisor on water and environmental issues, NARC

2017-Present – Expert Researcher, NARC, Jordan

2005-Present – Senior Scientist, NARC, focusing on water reuse projects

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Abeer Albalawneh stands out as a highly accomplished researcher in environmental science and water resource management, with notable contributions to sustainable water reuse, climate resilience, and agricultural innovation. Her research and leadership in these areas have earned her several prestigious awards and international recognition, making her a distinguished candidate for the Women Researcher Award.

Professional Development

Dr. Albalawneh is an acclaimed water reuse expert collaborating with renowned international organizations on transformative environmental projects. Her current roles involve developing digital tools for agriculture, piloting climate-adaptive agricultural practices, and advancing wastewater treatment technologies for sustainable farming. Through partnerships with USAID, FAO, and the World Bank, she leads innovative projects aimed at desertification combat and ecosystem resilience, applying her expertise to build sustainable models. Dr. Albalawneh’s extensive contributions to environmental science and dedication to climate action reflect her commitment to advancing agricultural and water solutions that serve Jordan’s future.

Research Focus

Dr. Albalawneh’s research centers on sustainable water management, with a strong focus on water reuse, ecosystem services, and climate resilience. She has pioneered projects on greywater treatment systems for agricultural use, working to address water scarcity through innovative filtration technologies. Her projects, such as those funded by USAID and FAO, examine ecosystem impacts under hyper-arid conditions and support local communities in adopting sustainable practices. Her dedication to turning wastewater into a valuable resource aligns with her mission to create environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient agricultural systems, benefiting arid regions across Jordan and beyond.

Awards and Honors

2022 – “Ideal Government Employees Award” – Jordan’s First Outstanding Government Employee Award
2017 – Jordanian Agricultural Engineer Association Award for Best Research in Natural Resource and Environment
2016 – Unique Agricultural Scientific Paper Prize for wastewater recycling research
2014 – PAWEES 2014 International Conference Award for Best Oral Presentation

Publications

Evaluating the Influence of Nutrient-Rich Substrates on the Growth and Waste Reduction Efficiency of Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Sustainability, 2024) – DOI: 10.3390/su16229730
Impact of reclaimed wastewater on alfalfa production under different irrigation methods (Water Practice & Technology, 2024) – DOI: 10.2166/wpt.2024.126
Mapping cultural ecosystem services in the hyper-arid environment of south of Jordan (Frontiers in Environmental Science, 2022) – DOI: 10.3389/fenvs.2022.866309
Gendered Perceptions for Identifying Ecosystem Services in the Arid Ecosystem of Wadi Araba in Jordan (Journal of Environmental Management and Tourism, 2022) – DOI: 10.14505/jemt.v13.3(59).01
The Efficiency of Natural Decentralized Greywater Treatment Systems in Resolving the Wastewater Problems in the Rural Areas of Developing Countries (Environmental Science and Engineering, 2021) – DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-51210-1_25
The Ground Water Potential of a Key Junction Zone Between the Afar Rift Floor and Western Afar Margin of Ethiopia (Environmental Science and Engineering, 2021) – DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-51210-1_282
Heavy Metals and Microbes Accumulation in Soil and Food Crops Irrigated with Wastewater and the Potential Human Health Risk: A Metadata Analysis (Water, 2021) – DOI: 10.3390/w13233405
Local Communities’ Willingness to Accept Compensation for Sustainable Ecosystem Management in Wadi Araba, South of Jordan (Sustainability, 2021) – DOI: 10.3390/su13095190