Xiaoxuan Liu | Chemistry | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Prof. Xiaoxuan Liu | Chemistry | Outstanding Scientist Award

Professor | GDUT | China

Dr. Xiaoxuan Liu (刘晓暄), born in 1957 in Changchun, is a second-level professor and Ph.D. supervisor at the School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology. A foreign academician of the European Academy of Natural Sciences, he leads the provincial key discipline “Materials Science and Engineering” under the Peak Plan, with a specific focus on polymer materials. He currently serves as Director of the Guangdong Photocuring Advanced Materials Engineering Technology Research Center and has held multiple leadership positions in academia and professional societies worldwide.

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Strengths for the Awards✨

  • Distinguished Academic and Professional Standing

    • Second-level professor and PhD supervisor at Guangdong University of Technology.

    • Elected Foreign Academician of the European Academy of Natural Sciences (2024).

    • Recognized internationally with multiple prestigious honors including the Euler Medal (2024) and IAAM Scientist Award Medal (2022).

  • Leadership & Institutional Contribution

    • Leads the Key Discipline of Polymer Materials under the provincial “Pinnacle Plan”.

    • Director of the Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center for Photocurable Advanced Materials.

    • Played pivotal roles in talent training and academic administration, including serving as a former department head and leading innovation teams.

  • Research Excellence

    • Over 1300 million CNY in research funding in the past five years.

    • Directed numerous national and provincial-level major scientific projects.

    • Published 273 research papers (89 SCI-indexed, H-index: 47, over 9300 citations) in top-tier journals like Prog Polym Sci, ACS Macro Letters, J. Mater. Chem., etc.

  • Technological Innovation and Industrial Impact

    • 60 invention patents filed, with 40 granted – indicating strong technology transfer and innovation capabilities.

    • Extensive collaborative projects under industry-university-research integration.

🎓 Education

Dr. Liu earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Polymer Chemical Engineering from Dalian University of Technology in January 1982. Later, in December 2001, he completed his Ph.D. in Science at Sun Yat-sen University. His academic training laid a solid foundation in polymer chemistry and advanced materials engineering.

💼 Experience

Since June 2006, Dr. Liu has served as a professor in Polymer Materials and Engineering at Guangdong University of Technology. He was promoted to Ph.D. supervisor in the same year and chaired the department from 2010 to 2015. He is an active member of several prestigious societies including the Chinese Chemical Society and RadTech North America. His collaborative work spans academia, industry, and international research communities, making him a globally influential materials scientist.

🔬 Research Interests On Chemistry

Dr. Liu focuses on polymer photochemistry and photocuring technology, specializing in high-performance materials for coatings, membranes, and composites. His research integrates fundamental science and applied engineering, contributing to green manufacturing, photoinitiated polymerization, and advanced functional materials. Over the years, he has led more than 20 national, provincial, and enterprise-academic collaborative research projects, with research funding exceeding ¥13 million in the past five years alone.

🏆 Awards

Dr. Liu’s exceptional contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including:

  • 🎖️ IAAM Medal (2017) and IAAM Scientist Award (2022) by the International Association of Advanced Materials

  • 🏅 Euler Medal (2024) and induction as a Foreign Academician of the European Academy of Natural Sciences

  • 🥇 Outstanding Contribution Award from RadTech China (2023)

  • 🏆 Second Prize of Guangdong Science and Technology Progress Award (2022)

  • 🌟 Gold Award for Industry-University-Research Innovation from the China Association for Industry-University-Research Cooperation (2023)

  • 🧑‍🏫 Twice awarded the First Prize for Teaching Excellence by Guangdong University of Technology

  • 📰 Featured in Science and Technology Daily (July 25, 2016)

📚 Publications

Dr. Liu has published 273 academic papers, including 89 SCI-indexed and 48 EI-indexed articles, with over 9,311 citations and an H-index of 47. His most notable works include publications in:

1. Enhanced Silicone Coatings via Rapid Photocatalytic Hydrosilylation Using a Platinum Complex and ITX Photosensitizer

  • Authors: Yushu Zhang, Shufang Wu, Wenqiang Ma, Zhiquan Li, Xiaoxuan Liu

  • Year: 2025

  • Journal: Molecular Catalysis

  • DOI: 10.1016/j.mcat.2025.114993

2. Photocatalytic Hydrosilylation over Pt@UiO‐66‐NH₂: Enhanced Activity and Polymerization Kinetics

  • Authors: Yushu Zhang, Shufang Wu, Wenqiang Ma, Xiaoxuan Liu, Zhiquan Li

  • Year: 2024

  • Journal: Macromolecular Rapid Communications

  • DOI: 10.1002/marc.202400241

  • Citation Count: 1 citation

3. Metal-Free ATRP with Oligopyrene as a Photocatalyst under LED Irradiation

  • Authors: Shufang Wu, Yushu Zhang, Zhiquan Li, Xiaoxuan Liu, Yusuf Yagci

  • Year: 2024

  • Journal: European Polymer Journal

  • DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2024.112802

4. Photobase-Catalysed Anionic Thiol-Epoxy Click Photopolymerization under NIR Irradiation: From Deep Curing to Shape Memory

  • Authors: Yaoxin Huang, Longji Li, Xiaoxuan Liu, Zhiquan Li

  • Year: 2022

  • Journal: Polymer Chemistry

  • DOI: 10.1039/D2PY00144F

  • Citation Count: 17 citations

5. Upconversion Nanoparticle-Assisted Cationic and Radical/Cationic Hybrid Photopolymerization Using Sulfonium Salts

  • Authors: Xiaoyan Meng, Longji Li, Yaoxin Huang, Xin Deng, Xiaoxuan Liu, Zhiquan Li

  • Year: 2021

  • Journal: Polymer Chemistry

  • DOI: 10.1039/D1PY01455B

6. Synthesis and Properties of CO₂ Copolymer-Based Waterborne Polyurethane with High Solid Content

  • Authors: Wenqi Xian, Jie Yuan, Zhengbin Xie, Wei Ou, Xiaoxuan Liu, Baohua Liu

  • Year: 2021

  • Journal: Journal of Polymer Research

  • DOI: 10.1007/s10965-021-02616-9

  • Citation Count: 12 citations ​

7. A Healable Waterborne Polyurethane Synergistically Cross-Linked by Hydrogen Bonds and Covalent Bonds for Composite Conductors

  • Authors: Yan Yang, Zushan Ye, Xiaoxuan Liu, Jiahui Su

  • Year: 2020

  • Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry C

  • DOI: 10.1039/D0TC00551G

8. Fabricated of Superhydrophobic Silanized Melamine Sponge with Photochromic Properties for Efficiency Oil/Water Separation

  • Authors: Peng Hong, Zhu Liu, Yang Gao, Yubin Chen, Mingxun Zhuang, Lijuan Chen, Xiaoxuan Liu, Hongping Xiang

  • Year: 2019

  • Journal: Advances in Polymer Technology

  • DOI: 10.1155/2019/9536320

9. Facile TEMPO Immobilization onto Poly(acrylic acid)-Modified Magnetic Nanoparticles: Preparation and Property

  • Authors: Guohui Huang, Xiaoxuan Liu, Yiling Bei, Huiqing Ma

  • Year: 2017

  • Journal: International Journal of Polymer Science

  • DOI: 10.1155/2017/9621635

✅ Conclusion

Dr. Xiaoxuan Liu is a pioneering figure in polymer materials and photochemistry. His interdisciplinary research, significant publication record, and global recognition position him as a key innovator in sustainable materials science. From developing next-gen photoinitiated systems to mentoring future researchers, Dr. Liu’s legacy continues to shine in both academic and industrial arenas.

Ping Chen | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ping Chen | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

China Institute of Atomic Energy | China

Dr. Ping Chen is an accomplished assistant researcher at the China Institute of Atomic Energy, specializing in nuclear chemistry and geochemistry. Her work focuses on the synthesis and analysis of high-purity uranium oxides, redox behavior of uranium on Beishan granite, and the migration and diffusion of technetium-99 in clay. With extensive experience in handling unsealed radioactive sources and advanced analytical techniques, she has contributed significantly to understanding radionuclide behavior in geological environments.

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Strengths for the Awards✨

  • Outstanding Academic Background: Ping Chen’s education spans top institutions, from East China University of Technology to the University of Bern, covering radiation protection, nuclear chemistry, and earth chemistry.
  • Diverse Research Experience: Extensive research in nuclear chemistry and geochemistry, with a focus on uranium oxides, redox behavior, adsorption processes, and radionuclide migration, demonstrates a deep understanding of critical topics in environmental safety and nuclear waste management.
  • Impressive Publication Record: With six publications in high-impact journals such as Applied Geochemistry and Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Ping Chen has made significant contributions to understanding nuclear material behavior.
  • International Collaboration: Research conducted with global institutions, including collaborations with PSI (Paul Scherrer Institute), shows the ability to work across borders, enriching scientific perspectives.
  • Technical Proficiency: Mastery of techniques like SEM, XPS, XAS, ICP-OES, and PHREEQC modeling reflects a robust skillset for cutting-edge research.
  • Recognized Excellence: Multiple scholarships, including from the Chinese Scholarship Council, highlight consistent academic excellence.
  • Practical Experience: Hands-on experience with unsealed radioactive sources and work in controlled environments ensures practical expertise in handling sensitive materials.

🎓 Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Radiation Protection and Environmental Engineering, East China University of Technology (2010.09-2014.06)
  • Master’s Degree in Nuclear Science and Technology/Nuclear Chemistry, Sun-Yat University (2014.09-2017.06)
  • PhD in Earth Chemistry, University of Bern (2018.08-Present)

💼 Experience

  • Internship: Institute of Radiation Protection, China (2013.05-2013.06)
  • Lecturer: East China University of Technology (2023.12-2024.04)
  • Assistant Researcher: China Institute of Atomic Energy (2024.05-Present)

🔬 Research Interests On Chemistry

  • Synthesis and analysis of high-purity uranium oxides
  • Redox behavior of uranium on Beishan granite
  • Adsorption of divalent iron on illite
  • Migration and diffusion of technetium-99 in clay

🏆 Awards

  • Scholarship awarded by the Chinese Scholarship Council (2018-2021)
  • First Prize Scholarship (2015, 2016, 2017)
  • National Encouragement Scholarship (2011)

🔖 Publications

  • Chen, P., Van Loon, L.R., Koch, S., Alt-Epping, P., Reich, T., & Churakov, S.V. (2024). “Reactive transport modeling of diffusive mobility and retention of TcO₄⁻ in Opalinus clay.” Applied Clay Science, 251, 107327.

    • Authors: Ping Chen, Luc R. Van Loon, Steffen Koch, Peter Alt-Epping, Tobias Reich, Sergey V. Churakov.
    • Publication Year: 2024

  • Shengchao Li, Duo Zhou, Mingfang Zhou, Hongyun Liu, & Ping Chen. (2025). “Research on electromigration of Sr²⁺ in mudstone: diffusion and modelling.” Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry.

    • Authors: Shengchao Li, Duo Zhou, Mingfang Zhou, Hongyun Liu, Ping Chen.
    • Publication Year: 2025

  • Chen, P., Churakov, S.V., Glaus, M., & Van Loon, L.R. (2023). “Impact of Fe(II) on ⁹⁹Tc diffusion behavior in illite.” Applied Geochemistry, 56, 105759.

    • Authors: Ping Chen, Sergey V. Churakov, Martin Glaus, Luc R. Van Loon.
    • Publication Year: 2023

  • Chen, P., Van Loon, L.R., Marques Fernandes, M., & Churakov, S.V. (2022). “Sorption mechanism of Fe(II) on illite: Sorption and modelling.” Applied Geochemistry, 143, 105389.

    • Authors: Ping Chen, Luc R. Van Loon, Maria Marques Fernandes, Sergey V. Churakov.
    • Publication Year: 2022

  • Chen, P., Ma, Y., Kang, M., Shang, C., Song, Y., Xu, F., Wang, J., Song, G., & Yang, Y. (2020). “The redox behavior of uranium on Beishan granite: Effect of Fe²⁺ and Fe³⁺ content.” Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, 217, 106208.

    • Authors: Ping Chen, Yue Ma, Mingliang Kang, Chengming Shang, Yang Song, Fengqi Xu, Ju Wang, Gang Song, Yongqiang Yang.
    • Publication Year: 2020

  • Chen, P., Huang, D., Chen, C., Suzuki-Muresan, T., Kang, M., Wang, J., Song, G., & Wang, B. (2017). “Investigation of reaction conditions on synthesis of UO₂.₃₄ and UO₂ via hydrothermal route.” Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 313(1), 229-237.

    • Authors: Ping Chen, Dongyu Huang, Chenchen Chen, Tomo Suzuki-Muresan, Mingliang Kang, Jin Wang, Gang Song, Biao Wang.
    • Publication Year: 2017

Conclusion

Ping Chen’s dedication to nuclear chemistry and geochemistry has led to remarkable insights into radionuclide behavior in geological environments. Her research has contributed significantly to the understanding of uranium oxidation states, iron adsorption, and technetium-99 diffusion, paving the way for advancements in radioactive waste management and environmental safety.