Prince Ukaogo | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Prince Ukaogo | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Abia State University | Nigeria

Dr. Prince Ukaogo is a distinguished Nigerian analytical and environmental chemist at Abia State University, Uturu, whose research focuses on sustainable strategies for pollution assessment, industrial waste management, and environmental remediation. His scientific investigations encompass trace metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and radionuclides in soils, food crops, and aquatic systems, providing essential insights into human health and ecological safety. He has published extensively in high-impact journals such as Science of the Total Environment, Environmental Pollution, Waste Management, PLOS ONE, and Emerging Contaminants, contributing substantially to global knowledge on dioxin emission modeling, solid waste incineration, and radiological risk evaluation. With 18 publications, 829 citations, and an h-index of 11 (Scopus Author ID: 57223434758), Dr. Prince Ukaogo has established himself as a leading voice in environmental and analytical chemistry. His collaborative research with scientists across Africa, Europe, and Asia integrates computational modeling with experimental analyses to enhance pollution control strategies and risk assessment frameworks. His interdisciplinary work on corrosion inhibition, eco-toxicological profiling, and environmental monitoring continues to shape innovative approaches for sustainable industrial and environmental practices.

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Featured Publications

  1. Ukaogo, P. O., Igwe, O. U., Nwankwo, O. C., Friday, C., Oko, E. H., & Ezenwafor, O. F. (2025, December). Analysis and human health evaluation of trace metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in Ocimum basilicum and Vernonia amygdalina cultivated close to industrial markets in Owerri, Imo State. Waste Management Bulletin. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wmb.2025.100241

  2. Ukaogo, P. O., Aljerf, L., Nwaru, E. C., Imrana, I., Tang, J., Ajong, A. B., Emole, P. O., Siddhant, O., & Ukaogo, C. T. (2024, April). Evaluation and risk assessment of heavy metals in King tuber mushroom in the context of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Kuwait Journal of Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.kjs.2024.100193

  3. Xia, H., Tang, J., Aljerf, L., Wang, T., Gao, B., Xu, Q., Wang, Q., & Ukaogo, P. (2023). Assessment of PCDD/Fs formation and emission characteristics at a municipal solid waste incinerator for one year. Science of the Total Environment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.163705

  4. Xia, H., Tang, J., Aljerf, L., Cui, C., Gao, B., & Ukaogo, P. O. (2023). Dioxin emission modeling using feature selection and simplified DFR with residual error fitting for the grate-based MSWI process. Waste Management. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2023.05.056

  5. Obike, A. I., Udorji, F. I., Ekerenam, O. O., Emori, W., Onyeije, U. C., Onyedinma, U. P., Okonkwo, P. C., & Ikeuba, A. I. (2024). Efficacy of Fleurya aestuans on mild steel protection in acidic systems: Combined gravimetry, gasometry, and electrochemical evaluations. Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40735-024-00843-3

Shuai Zhao | 2D Materials and Beyond | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Shuai Zhao | 2D Materials and Beyond | Best Researcher Award

Soochow University | China

Dr. Shuai Zhao, is a distinguished researcher specializing in organic functional molecular low-dimensional materials and optoelectronics, focusing on the design, programmable self-assembly, and cascade energy conversion mechanisms of organic cocrystals and heterostructures. His research has achieved significant breakthroughs in molecular systems, controllable synthesis, and mechanism elucidation, enabling precise fabrication of multicomponent block heterostructures and advanced optical materials. Dr. Shuai Zhao authored 8 peer-reviewed publications, in high-impact journals such as J. Am. Chem. Soc., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., Adv. Funct. Mater., Nano Lett., and Small, contributing to scalable synthesis of organic core/shell architectures, dual- and multi-wavelength optical waveguides, and continuously tunable organic cocrystal alloys for photonic integration and display applications. His work is cited 26 times across 21 documents, with an h-index of 2, reflecting his growing impact in the field. He holds a granted Chinese invention patent and has secured competitive research funding, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Youth Program) and the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (Youth Program). Dr. Shuai Zhao’s pioneering work on stepwise epitaxial growth, programmable in-situ co-assembly, and dynamic control of optical outputs has advanced understanding of structure–property relationships in low-dimensional organic materials. Recognized through postdoctoral talent awards and provincial excellence programs, he actively contributes to the research community via editorial service, peer review, and development of novel strategies for molecular design, photonic device integration, and multifunctional organic optical materials, establishing him as a leading figure in organic optoelectronic research.

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Featured Publications

  • Zhao, S., Zhang, J.-X., Wang, L., Xu, C.-F., Ma, Y., Wang, X.-D., & Liao, L.-S. (2025). Stepwise epitaxial growth of core-shell organic crystals for advanced dual-emission optical applications. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 47, 15510–15518. https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.2025xxxx

  • Zhao, S., Zhang, J.-X., Xu, C.-F., Ma, Y., Luo, J.-H., Lin, H., Shi, Y., Wang, X.-D., & Liao, L.-S. (2024). Programmable in-situ co-assembly of organic multi-block nanowires for cascade optical waveguides. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 63, e202412712. https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202412712

  • Jiang, J.-H., Zhao, S., Sun, Y., & Wang, X.-D.* (2025). From binary to higher-order organic cocrystals: Design principles and performance optimization. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 64, e202507102. https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202507102

  • Deng, X.-Y., Zhao, S., Zhang, J.-X., Tu, J.-N., Lv, Z.-J., Zhang, X., Lu, J.-Y., Hu, Y., Zhao, C., Shi, Y.-L., & Wang, X.-D. (2025). Molecular-template vertical epitaxial growth of two-dimensional stacked organic cocrystal. Advanced Materials, in minor review.

  • Zhang, J.-X., Zhao, S., Lu, Z., & Wang, X.-D.* (2025). Flourishing organic active optical waveguides with diversity and creativity. Advanced Functional Materials, e06412. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202506412