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

Qingxia Chen | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Qingxia Chen | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Jiangnan university | China

Dr. Qingxia Chen currently serves as an Associate Professor at the School of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Jiangnan University. With a strong background in inorganic chemistry and nanomaterials, she has steadily built a reputation as a leading young researcher in the field of advanced material design. Her research contributions—marked by innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and impactful publications—have earned her numerous recognitions and competitive grants.

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Strengths for the Awards✨

Dr. Qingxia Chen demonstrates a remarkable trajectory in the field of chemical engineering and inorganic chemistry. With a Ph.D. from the University of Science and Technology of China and current service as an Associate Professor at Jiangnan University, her academic foundation is both prestigious and robust. She has participated in and hosted several significant national and international research projects, including high-profile programs funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Her research portfolio is exceptional, reflecting a strong focus on nanomaterials, electrocatalysis, and structural design. Notably, she has co-authored several high-impact papers in top-tier journals such as Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS) and Nature Communications. Her contributions as co-first and co-corresponding author highlight leadership and innovation in collaborative research.

🎓 Education

Dr. Chen began her academic journey with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and Technology from Hefei University of Technology (2010–2014). She pursued her Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Science and Technology of China (2014–2019), where she focused on the synthesis and engineering of nanostructured materials.

🧑‍🔬 Experience

Following her doctoral studies, Dr. Chen conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Science and Technology of China from November 2019 to August 2022. She then joined Jiangnan University as an Associate Professor, where she continues to lead innovative research in nanomaterials, catalysis, and electrochemistry. Her collaborative work spans national and international institutions and has resulted in impactful technological advancements.

🔬 Research Interests On Chemistry and Materials Science

Dr. Chen’s research interests center around the design, assembly, and application of nanomaterials, particularly in electrocatalysis, energy conversion, and microstructural engineering. Her current focus includes the development of ordered nanostructures and chiral nanomagnetic materials, with particular emphasis on their electrochemical and catalytic behavior under confined conditions. Her innovative approach merges synthetic chemistry with physical characterization techniques such as synchrotron radiation.

🏆 Awards

Dr. Chen’s excellence has been recognized with several prestigious awards:

  • Postdoctoral Innovation Talent Support Program (2020), awarded by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation

  • Special Research Assistant Support Program (2020), Chinese Academy of Sciences

  • Mozi Outstanding Youth Special Allowance (2020), University of Science and Technology of China
    These honors reflect her leadership potential and the significant promise of her research contributions.

📚 Publications

Dr. Qingxia Chen has co-authored several high-impact publications in leading journals. Below are selected works:

  1. Ordered Nanostructure Enhances Electrocatalytic Performance by Directional Micro-Electric Field, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2019, 141(27), 10729–10735. Cited by 350+ articles.

  2. Microchemical Engineering in a 3D Ordered Channel Enhances Electrocatalysis, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2021, 143(32), 12600–12608. Cited by 120+ articles.

  3. Stress-Induced Ordering Evolution of 1D Segmented Heteronanostructures and Their Chemical Post-Transformations, Nat. Commun., 2024, 15(1): 3208. Cited by 10+ articles.

  4. Regulated Photocatalytic CO₂-to-CH₃OH Pathway by Synergetic Dual Active Sites of Interlayer, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2024, 146(38), 26478–26484. Cited by 5+ articles.

  5. Confined CO in a Sandwich Structure Promotes C-C Coupling in Electrocatalytic CO₂ Reduction, Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11(17), 4183–4189. Cited by 3+ articles.

✅ Conclusion

Dr. Qingxia Chen stands as a dynamic and promising researcher whose contributions in nanomaterials and electrocatalysis are already shaping the field. Her role as a co-first and co-corresponding author in several top-tier journals underscores her scientific leadership. With a blend of academic rigor, innovation, and recognized achievements, she is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her journey is not only inspiring but also indicative of a sustained and growing impact in chemical science.