Prof. Hongwei Yu, Tianjin University of Technology, China.
Dr. Hongwei Yu is a Professor at Tianjin University of Technology, China, with a rich background in
Materials Science and Polymer Engineering. He has held notable academic positions, including professorships at Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics & Chemistry and postdoctoral fellowships at Northwestern University and the University of Houston. Dr. Yu’s research interests are focused on materials physics, polymer chemistry, and the design of advanced materials with unique properties. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Physics and Chemistry from the Chinese Academy of Sciences
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Publication profile
Education and Experience
- Ph.D. in Materials Physics and Chemistry
Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics & Chemistry, CAS (2009-2014)
Advisor: Shilie Pan
- Bachelor of Engineering in Polymer Materials Science and Engineering
Jilin University, College of Materials Science and Engineering (2005-2009) 
- Post-doctoral Fellow
University of Houston, with Prof. P. Shiv Halasyamani (2014-2017)
- Post-doctoral Fellow
Northwestern University, with Prof. Kenneth R. Poeppelmeier (2017-2018)
- Professor
Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics & Chemistry, CAS (2017-2018) 
- Professor
Tianjin University of Technology, China (2018-present) 
Suitability For The Award
Prof. Hongwei Yu is an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his outstanding contributions to the field of materials science, particularly in materials physics and chemistry. His impressive academic background, extensive research experience, and leadership in advancing novel materials make him an ideal choice for this prestigious recognition.
Professional Development
Dr. Hongwei Yu has significantly contributed to the field of materials science, particularly in advanced polymers and materials chemistry. He has participated in
post-doctoral fellowships at top institutions like Northwestern University and the University of Houston, collaborating with leading scientists like Prof. Kenneth R. Poeppelmeier and Prof. P. Shiv Halasyamani. His academic experience spans both research and teaching, and he is currently a
Professor at Tianjin University of Technology. Dr. Yu has also been part of various international collaborations, significantly enhancing his expertise in the development of cutting-edge materials
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Research Focus
Dr. Hongwei Yu’s research primarily focuses on
Materials Physics and
Polymer Chemistry, particularly in designing and synthesizing advanced materials with unique properties. His work aims to explore
novel polymer materials with specialized functions and their applications in various industries. Dr. Yu’s research includes studying the
physics of materials, the
chemistry of polymers, and the
development of next-generation materials with enhanced performance. He is committed to advancing the understanding of material properties at the molecular level, leading to breakthroughs in science and technology
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Awards and Honors
- Excellent Post-doctoral Researcher Award (University of Houston)
- Outstanding Professor Award (Tianjin University of Technology)
- Best Paper Award in materials science conference
- Research Excellence Award (Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics & Chemistry)
Publications Top Notes
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ACuGa6S10 (A = Rb, Cs): Design and Synthesis of Two New Cavity-Chalcopyrite Chalcogenides Based on “Iterative Substitution” Strategy – Chemistry – A European Journal, 2025, 31(1), e202403515 
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K15La7(BO3)12: A KBBF-Like Nonlinear-Optical Material with a Short Cutoff Edge and a Strong Second-Harmonic-Generation Response – Inorganic Chemistry, 2024, 63(51), pp. 24059–24064 
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High Efficiency Continuous Wave and Q-Switched Laser Based on an Orthorhombic Yb:GdScO3 Crystal in the (112) Direction with a Broad Emission Bandwidth of 93 nm – Optics Express, 2024, 32(26), pp. 47111–47122
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A Novel Chiral Organic-Inorganic Metal Halide, (C6H16N2)3Zn3Br12·2H2O: Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Characterization – Materials Today Chemistry, 2024, 42, 102417
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LaMg6Ga6S16: A Chemically Stable Divalent Lanthanide Chalcogenide – Nature Communications, 2024, 15(1), 2959 – 7 Citations 
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Ba2GeF2Q3 (Q = S, Se) and Ba3GeF2Se4: New F-Based Chalcohalides with Enhanced Birefringence – Chemical Communications, 2024, 60(87), pp. 12734–12737 
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Reticular Chemistry-Aided Effective Design of New Second-Order Nonlinear Optical Selenites – Materials Horizons, 2024, 11(24), pp. 6435–6442 
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Ae3[TO3][SnOQ3] (Ae = Sr, Ba; T = Si, Ge; Q = S, Se) and Ba3[CO3][MQ4] (M = Ge, Sn; Q = S, Se): Design and Syntheses of a Series of Heteroanionic Antiperovskite-Type Oxychalcogenides – Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2024, 146(38), pp. 26081–26094 – 1 Citation
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K3Y3(BO3)4: A Potential UV Nonlinear-Optical Crystal Designed by a Chemical Substitution Strategy – Inorganic Chemistry, 2024, 63(38), pp. 17362–17366 – 1 Citation 