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

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 |