Genqiang Chen | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Genqiang Chen | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences | China

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Early Academic Pursuits 🎓

Dr. Genqiang Chen embarked on his academic journey at Zhejiang University of Technology, earning his bachelor's degree in Biotechnology (2008-2012). He then pursued a Ph.D. in Biological Science and Medical Engineering at Donghua University (2012-2018) under the guidance of Feng Hong and Wang Wei. His academic curiosity took him to Umeå University (2015-2017) and East China University of Science and Technology (2017-2018) as a visiting scholar, working with Leif Jönsson and Jie Bao, respectively.

Professional Endeavors 🏢

Dr. Chen's professional career is marked by prestigious positions at top institutions. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor at the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics CAS (since May 2024). Prior to this, he held the same position at the Institute of Urban Environment CAS (2022-2024), where he worked closely with Yongguan Zhu, a notable academician. His postdoctoral work at Tsinghua University (2018-2022) involved collaboration with distinguished scholars like Yen Wei and Hong-Ying Hu.

Contributions and Research Focus 🔬

Dr. Chen's research spans environmental materials, biomaterials, environmental engineering, and biomedical engineering. His work is well-documented in numerous peer-reviewed journals, covering topics like reverse osmosis membrane fouling, microbial inactivation in wastewater treatment, and the production of bacterial nanocellulose. His innovative research has led to significant advancements in these fields, contributing to both academic knowledge and practical applications.

Accolades and Recognition 🏆

Dr. Chen's contributions have earned him recognition and support from various esteemed organizations. He has received funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the National Key Research and Development Project of China, and other key laboratories and special funds. These grants underscore the impact and relevance of his research in advancing scientific and technological frontiers.

Impact and Influence 🌍

Dr. Chen's influence extends beyond his immediate research. As a reviewer for journals like the Journal of Membrane Science and Carbohydrate Polymers, and as a member of the Chinese Chemical Society, he actively shapes the direction of future research. His role as a promotion editor for the journal iMeta further highlights his commitment to disseminating cutting-edge scientific knowledge.

Legacy and Future Contributions 🔮

Dr. Chen's legacy is built on a foundation of rigorous research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to solving real-world problems. His ongoing projects, such as the development of functionalized materials for medical applications and advanced water treatment technologies, promise to yield significant benefits for society. As he continues to innovate and inspire, Dr. Chen's work will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on the fields of environmental and biomedical engineering.

 

Publications  📚 

📄  Effects of Heterogeneous Surface Characteristics on Hemocompatibility and Cytocompatibility of Bacterial Nanocellulose

Authors: Lin, L.; Chen, L.; Chen, G.; Lu, C.; Hong, F.F.
Journal: Carbohydrate Polymers
Year: 2024

📄  Chitosan Particles Embedded Bacterial Nanocellulose Flat Membrane for Hemodialysis

Authors: Lin, L.; Chen, L.; Lu, C.; Chen, G.; Hong, F.F.
Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
Year: 2024

📄  Biofouling Characteristics of Reverse Osmosis Membranes by Disinfection-Residual-Bacteria Post Seven Water Disinfection Techniques

Authors: Wang, H.-B.; Wu, Y.-H.; Wang, W.-L.; Ishii, K.; Hu, H.-Y.
Journal: npj Clean Water
Year: 2023

📄  Triphenylamine Derivatives Functionalized Di-Ureasil Hybrids for Information Encipherment

Authors: Fang, M.; Lu, H.; Li, R.; Tian, M.; Wei, Y.
Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal Advances
Year: 2022

📄  Super Solvent of Cellulose with Extra High Solubility for Tunable Cellulose Structure with Versatile Application

Authors: Chen, G.; Hong, F.F.; Yuan, J.; Wang, X.; Wei, Y.
Journal: Carbohydrate Polymers
Year: 2022

 

Dr. Rupendra Kumar Sharma | Engineering  | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Rupendra Kumar Sharma | Engineering  | Best Researcher Award

Czech Technical University , Prague | Czech Republic

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Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Rupendra Kumar Sharma embarked on his academic journey with a Master’s degree in Physics from C. C. S. University, Meerut, India, completed in 2005. He subsequently pursued a Ph.D. in Electronics at the University of Delhi, India, under the mentorship of Prof. Mridula Gupta. His doctoral research, completed in March 2010, focused on the “Two-dimensional analytical modeling and simulation of gate misalignment effect in fully depleted double gate MOSFET.” This foundational work laid the groundwork for his future contributions to semiconductor device modeling and simulation.

Professional Endeavors

Dr. Sharma’s professional career is marked by a diverse range of roles in both academia and industry. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrotechnology at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, where he has been since December 2021. His recent research involves the experimental preparation of materials using Pulse Laser Deposition (PLD) for advanced silicon solar cell technology. Before this, he served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the same institution, working on developing new technology for selective contacts to silicon absorbers based on silicon oxide passivation and metal oxides. From 2018 to 2020, Dr. Sharma was the Executive Director at OYO Hotels Netherlands B.V., managing hospitality activities in Amsterdam and surrounding areas. Prior to that, he was the Managing Director at Indo Western s.r.o., focusing on education consultancy and professional training.

Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Sharma’s research has consistently focused on advanced semiconductor devices and materials, with his postdoctoral work spanning several prestigious institutions. At the Czech Technical University in Prague (2013-2015), he researched silicon carbide-based power devices. As a Marie-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow at the Technical University of Crete (2011-2013), he worked on compact modeling of nanoscale multi-gate MOSFETs and high-voltage MOSFETs. His earlier postdoctoral stint at the University of Bologna (2010-2011) involved modeling and characterization of hot-carrier stress degradation and thermal effects in MOSFET devices.

Accolades and Recognition

Dr. Sharma has been the recipient of numerous prestigious fellowships and awards, reflecting his contributions to the field: the Marie-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship from the European Union (2011-2013), an Individual Research Fellowship from the University of Bologna (2010-2011), and Senior and Junior Research Fellowships from the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) and Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) in India

Impact and Influence

Dr. Sharma has significantly impacted the field of semiconductor research, particularly in the modeling and simulation of advanced MOSFETs and power devices. His work has led to over 394 citations, an h-index of 13, and an i10-index of 14, demonstrating the influence and relevance of his research in the academic community. As a peer-reviewer for the Microelectronics Journal, he continues to shape the field by ensuring the quality and integrity of published research.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Dr. Sharma’s legacy in semiconductor research is highlighted by his extensive publication record and his book, “Modeling and Simulation of Gate Misalignment Effect in MOSFETs,” published by Scholars' Press. His contributions have advanced understanding in the field and provided new insights into the behavior of semiconductor devices under various conditions.

Notable Publications

Silicon heterojunction solar cells: Excellent candidate for low light illuminations 20214

Enhanced efficiency and stability of electron transport layer in perovskite tandem solar cells: Challenges and future perspectives 2023 (3)

Below the Urbach Edge: Solar Cell Loss Analysis Based on Full External Quantum Efficiency Spectra 2023 (1)

Effect of UV Irradiation on the Growth of ZnO:Er Nanorods and Their Intrinsic Defects 2023 (3)

New metric for carrier selective contacts for silicon heterojunction solar cells 2022 (2)