Wan Siti Nur Atirah Wan Mohd Azemin | Optimization Techniques | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Wan Siti Nur Atirah Wan Mohd Azemin | Optimization Techniques | Best Researcher Award

Universiti Sains | Malaysia

Dr. Wan Siti Nur Atirah Wan Mohd Azemin is a Senior Lecturer with a PhD in Animal Cell Biotechnology from Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), an MSc in Bioscience, and a BSc in Industrial Biology from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). Her research expertise spans cancer biology, green nanotechnology, and bioinformatics, with a focus on therapeutic peptides, antimicrobial mechanisms, and computational protein analyses. Dr. Azemin’s current work emphasizes the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Pandanus amaryllifolius extracts for antimicrobial textile applications, with dual potential against pathogenic microbes and breast cancer cells. Her previous studies on HepTH1-5 peptides, marine-derived antimicrobial compounds, and computational biology have established a strong foundation in cytotoxicity, antimicrobial activity, and protein interaction networks. She has published extensively in high-impact journals and presented at international conferences. Recognized for her contributions, she has received multiple awards, including gold and silver medals in international innovation competitions, and holds a copyright for her innovative nanoparticle-based antimicrobial PPE research. Beyond research, she actively engages in educational and alumni initiatives, promoting science and innovation. Dr. Azemin’s work reflects a commitment to sustainable, translational solutions in biomedical and nanotechnology applications, bridging fundamental research with practical healthcare and environmental impact.

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Featured Publications

Hassan, H.; Norizham, I. M.; Mohd, M. H.; Mohamad Zin, N.; Bustami, Y.; Azemin, W.‑A.; Dual‑Spectrum Antimicrobial Nylon for Healthcare: Pandanus amaryllifolius Silver Nanoparticles Combat ESKAPK Pathogens and Fungal Infections. Fibers and Polymers. 2025‑10‑24.

Azemin, W.‑A.; Ab Rashid, S.; Philip, N.; Ali, A. M.; Shamsir, M. S.; Fish‑derived hepcidins in cancer treatment: a scoping review. Beni‑Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. 2025‑01‑28.

Mendu, C.; Ab Rashid, S.; Azemin, W.‑A.; Philip, N.; Current antibiotics for leptospirosis: Are still effective? Heliyon. 2025‑01‑15. (Conceptualization)

Salikin, N. H.; Keong, L. C.; Azemin, W.‑A.; Philip, N.; Yusuf, N.; Daud, S. A.; Ab Rashid, S.; Combating multidrug‑resistant (MDR) Staphylococcus aureus infection using terpene and its derivative. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology. 2024.

Razali, S. A.; Ishak, N. F.; Azemin, W.‑A.; Low, C.‑F.; Shamsir, M. S.; Riding the wave of innovation: immunoinformatics in fish disease control. PeerJ. 2023.

Raquel Gaspar | Financial Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Raquel Gaspar | Financial Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

ISEG, Universidade de Lisboa | Portugal

Prof. Raquel M. Gaspar is an Associate Professor of Finance with Habilitation at ISEG – Universidade de Lisboa, where she coordinates the Scientific Area of Finance and the Master in Finance program. She earned her PhD in Finance from the Stockholm School of Economics in 2006, focusing on credit risk and forward price models under the supervision of Prof. Tomas Björk, following an MSc in Mathematics Applied to Economics and Management from ISEG. Her research interests include mathematical and computational finance, credit risk modeling, asset pricing, stochastic processes, portfolio management, and risk analysis. Prof. Gaspar has extensive teaching experience at ISEG and internationally, including Stockholm Business School and Universidad Complutense de Madrid. She has supervised multiple PhD and MSc theses in finance and actuarial science, with an emphasis on quantitative methods and applied finance. Her scientific contributions are reflected in 329 citations, an h-index of 10, and 13 i10-index publications, according to Google Scholar. She has authored several pedagogical materials and textbooks and participates actively in research projects under CEMAPRE/REM. Recognized for her pedagogical innovation and leadership, Prof. Gaspar continues to contribute to the development of financial education and quantitative finance research in Portugal and abroad.

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Featured Publications

Gaspar, R. M., & Silva, P. M. (2023). Investors’ perspective on portfolio insurance: Expected utility vs prospect theories. Portuguese Economic Journal.

França, R., & Gaspar, R. M. (2023). On the bias of the unbiased expectation theory. Mathematics.

Gaspar, R. M., & Khapko, M. (2023, October). In memoriam: Tomas Björk (1947–2021), on his career and beyond. Finance and Stochastics.

Almeida, J., & Gaspar, R. M. (2023, July 25). Portfolio performance of European target prices. Journal of Risk and Financial Management.

Céu, M. S., & Gaspar, R. M. (2022, December 21). Vegetative cycle and bankruptcy predictors of agricultural firms. Agricultural Economics (Zemědělská ekonomika), 0139-570X / 1805-9295.

Maatouk Khoukhi | Bio Materials | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maatouk Khoukhi | Bio Materials | Best Researcher Award

United Arab Emirates University | United Arab Emirates

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maatouk Khoukhi holds a PhD in Machine Intelligence & Systems Engineering (Tohoku University, Japan 2004), an MSc in Renewable Energy (Algeria 1993) and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering (Algeria 1991). He has held academic appointments at Sultan Qaboos University (Oman), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (Saudi Arabia), University of Sharjah (UAE) and since 2017 at United Arab Emirates University (UAE) in Architectural Engineering. His research focuses on solar energy systems, building energy conservation, HVAC systems and sustainable built-environment technology. According to his UAEU profile he has produced 36 journal articles and 9 conference contributions (4 conference articles + 2 other papers) to date. Bibliometric data from AD Scientific Index lists his h-index as 16, total citations approximately 772, and about 53 papers with i10-index in that source. He has received multiple awards—including “International Research Scientist Award” (2024), and repeated recognition at UAEU for publishing in the top 5% of journals (2019-2023). In summary, Dr Khoukhi is an accomplished international academic with a strong publication record, recognised research impact, and significant contributions in building energy and solar technology.

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Featured Publications

Khoukhi, M., Gomez, A., Dar Saleh, A., Alkaabi, M., & Muhsenah, H. (2024). “Enhancing green building technologies and solutions in UAE university campus: a comprehensive assessment and validation approach.” Buildings.

Khoukhi, M. (2023). “Potential of form-pocketed design in mitigating heat in a university educational glazed-curtained building in the desert climate of UAE.” Energy and Buildings.

Kutty, N., Barakat, D., & Khoukhi, M. (2023). “A French residential retrofit toward achieving net-zero energy target in a Mediterranean climate.” Buildings.

Abdullah, A. K., Darsaleh, A., Abdelbaqi, S., & Khoukhi, M. (2022). “Thermal performance evaluation of window shutters for residential buildings: a case study of Abu Dhabi, UAE.” Energies.

Mohammad, A. F., Dar Saleh, A. F., Khoukhi, M., & Al-Marzouqi, A. H. (2022). “A new method for capturing CO₂ from effluent gases using a rice-based product.” Energies.

Hongming Lv | Agricultural Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Hongming Lv | Agricultural Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University | China

Prof. Hongming Lv holds a BVSc (2013) and MVetSc (2016) from Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, followed by a PhD (2019) from Jilin University, College of Veterinary Medicine. He currently serves as Professor and Master’s supervisor, and is Director of the Department of Basic Veterinary Medicine at the College of Animal Science and Technology, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University. A provincial “E-level” high-talent, he chairs the Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology Branch of the Chinese Association of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, and reviews for journals such as Food Function and Phytomedicine. His research focuses on phytochemicals in poultry and livestock stress regulation, the pathogenic mechanisms of mycotoxins in farm animals, and strategies for prevention and control. As first or corresponding author, he has published over 20 SCI-indexed papers—including ten in top-tier journals (one with a single-paper impact factor of 10.7) such as Redox Biology, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry and Poultry Science. His work has been recognised by inclusion in the Stanford-compiled “Top 2% of Scientists” list for 2023 and 2024, election as Outstanding Youth of Heilongjiang Province (2021), a second-class prize in the Jilin Province Natural Science and Technology Award, and a first prize in University Education Teaching Achievement. With a current h-index of approximately 25 and total citations around 2,644, he is a rising figure in veterinary pharmacology and toxicology. Prof. Lv continues to advance understanding of oxidative-stress responses, Nrf2/ferroptosis signalling in animal health, and the application of natural compounds for mycotoxin mitigation.

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Featured Publications

Lv, H., Liu, J., He, Y., Xia, S., Qiao, C., & Xu, C. (2024). “The ameliorative role of Licochalcone A on Aflatoxin B₁-triggered hepatotoxicity partially by activating Nrf2 signaling pathway.” Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

Liu, J., Zheng, Y., Yang, S., Zhang, L., Liu, B., Zhang, J., Yu, X., Wei, X., Li, S., Wang, J., & Lv, H. (2024).* “Targeting antioxidant factor Nrf2 by raffinose ameliorates lipid-dysmetabolism-induced pyroptosis, inflammation and fibrosis in NAFLD.” Phytomedicine.

Xia, S., He, Y., Yang, S., Zhang, L., Yu, X., Zhen, L., Wang, C., & Lv, H. (2024).* “Licochalcone A mitigates aflatoxin B₁-induced immunotoxicity via ferroptosis in the bursa of broilers and macrophages.” Poultry Science.

Liu, J., Wu, J., Qiao, C., He, Y., Xia, S., Zheng, Y., & Lv, H. (2023).* “Impact of chronic cold exposure on lung inflammation, pyroptosis and oxidative stress in mice.” International Immunopharmacology.

Lv, H., An, B., Yu, Q., Cao, Y., Liu, Y., & Li, S. (2020). “The hepatoprotective effect of myricetin against lipopolysaccharide and D-galactosamine-induced fulminant hepatitis.” International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.

Tze-Woei Tan | Healthcare Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Tze-Woei Tan | Healthcare Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

University of Southern California | United States

Dr. Tze-Woei Tan is an Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and Director of the Limb Salvage Research Program. He obtained his MBBS at the University of Melbourne (2002), completed general surgery training at Brown University (2010) and a vascular surgery fellowship at Boston University School of Medicine (2012), and later earned a Master of Public Health in Health Promotion (2020). His academic career includes an Assistant Professorship at the Louisiana State University Health Science Center (2012-16) and an Associate Professorship at the University of Arizona College of Medicine (2020-22) before his current role at USC. His research focuses on health services, access to care, health equity, and particularly limb preservation in patients with diabetes and peripheral artery disease, securing major NIH and foundation-funded grants in these areas. Among his recognitions are the Roger Pecoraro Award (American Diabetes Association, 2023) and the Faculty Teaching Award at Keck (2024). According to publicly available data his publication record spans from 2007 to 2025 and he is credited with an h-index of ~25, around 2,597 citations, and approximately 124 documents (note: bibliometric values vary by database and may be approximate). In sum, Dr. Tan merges specialist operative vascular surgery with a strong public-health and equity orientation, leading interdisciplinary efforts to reduce amputations and improve vascular care in underserved populations.

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Featured Publications

Bolakale-Rufai, I.K., French, S.R., Knapp, S.M., Thompson, M., Arias, J.C., Garcia-Filion, P., Ainapurapu, B., Tan, T.-W., & Weinkauf, C.C. (2025). “Stratification of Clinical Microvascular Disease Severity Using Non-Invasive Monofilament Testing in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus” in Diabetology, 6(4). DOI: 10.3390/diabetology6040024.

Luu, I.Y., Hong, A.T., Lee, A., Arias, J.C., Shih, C.-D., Armstrong, D.G., & Tan, T.-W. (2024). “Improved Diabetic Foot Ulcer Outcomes in Medicaid Beneficiaries with Podiatric Care Access” in Diabetology, 5(5). DOI: 10.3390/diabetology5050036.

Kwon, K., Brown, T.A., Arias Aristizábal, J.C., Armstrong, D.G., & Tan, T.-W. (2024). “Outcomes for Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers Following Transition from Medicaid to Commercial Insurance” in Diabetology, 5(3). DOI: 10.3390/diabetology5030027.

Finco, M.G., Cay, G., Lee, M., Garcia, J., Salazar, E., Tan, T.-W., Armstrong, D.G., & Najafi, B. (2023). “Taking a Load Off: User Perceptions of Smart Offloading Walkers for Diabetic Foot Ulcers Using the Technology Acceptance Model” in Sensors, 23(5), 2768. DOI: 10.3390/s23052768.

Tan, T.-W., Armstrong, D.G., & collaborators. (2022). “Rates of Diabetes-Related Major Amputations Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Adults Following Medicaid Expansion Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” in JAMA Network Open, 5(3), e223991. DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.3991. PMID: 35323948.

Mohammad Zeyauddin | Qualitative Research | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Zeyauddin | Qualitative Research | Best Researcher Award

Jubail Industrial College | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Mohammad Zeyauddin is an accomplished Assistant Professor in the Department of General Studies, Mathematics Section, at Jubail Industrial College, Saudi Arabia. With over fourteen years of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, he has contributed significantly to curriculum development, academic mentorship, and student engagement. Dr. Zeyauddin holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Banaras Hindu University, India, with research focused on spatially homogeneous and anisotropic Bianchi Type V cosmological models in general relativity and scalar-tensor theories of gravitation. He also completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Dubna, Russia, specializing in relativistic cosmology. His teaching repertoire spans Linear Algebra, Differential and Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Complex and Functional Analysis, Tensor Analysis, Probability and Statistics, and Computational Mathematics. He has published over 30 international research papers and serves as a reviewer for the American Mathematical Society. His research interests include non-linear differential equations, general relativity, cosmology, and scalar-tensor theories of gravitation. Recognized for academic excellence, he has received UGC Junior and Senior Research Fellowships, postdoctoral fellowships, and appreciation for curriculum contributions. Dr. Zeyauddin continues to inspire students and peers through innovative teaching, research, and contributions to mathematical sciences.

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Featured Publications

Dayanandan, B., Pradhan, A., Zeyauddin, M., & Banerjee, A. (2025). Quark stars with strongly interacting quark matter in energy-momentum squared gravity. International Journal of Geometric Methods in Modern Physics.

Pradhan, A., Zeyauddin, M., Dixit, A., & Krishnannair, S. (2025). Dust-fluid accelerating flat cosmological models in f(R,T,Lm)-gravity with observational constraints. International Journal of Geometric Methods in Modern Physics.

Pradhan, A., Zeyauddin, M., Dixit, A., & Ghaderi, K. (2025). Phantom dark energy behavior in Weyl type f(Q,T) gravity models with observational constraints. Universe, 11(8).

Pradhan, A., Dayanandan, B., Zeyauddin, M., & Banerjee, A. (2025). On the possible existence of wormholes in Rastall–Rainbow gravity. International Journal of Modern Physics A.

Pradhan, A., Dixit, A., Zeyauddin, M., & Krishnannair, S. (2024). A flat FLRW dark energy model in f(Q,C)-gravity theory with observational constraints. International Journal of Geometric Methods in Modern Physics.

Frédéric Ouattara | Spatial Data Interpretation | Excellence in Research

Prof. Dr. Frédéric Ouattara | Spatial Data Interpretation | Excellence in Research

Université Norbert Zongo | Burkina Faso

Professor Frédéric Ouattara is a distinguished full professor of physics, specialising in heliophysics, thermodynamics, space weather and geophysics. He holds a Doctorat d’État in Physics-Geophysics-Heliophysics (2009) and a previous PhD in Geophysics (option Solar Energy, 1998), complemented with a Master in History, Philosophy and Didactics of Sciences (2005) and a Diploma of Advanced Studies in Physics (1994). He has served in major academic and administrative roles, including Vice-President in charge of Teaching and Pedagogic Innovation, then President of Université Norbert Zongo (2019-2022), and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research (March–September 2022) in Burkina Faso. In research, he leads the Burkina Faso satellite programme (BurkinaSat-1) and initiated the national space agency, while directing the Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Space Physics and Energetic (LAREME).  His scholarly output includes around one hundred scientific publications. He has been honoured with the African Prize for Excellence in Space Physics Research (American Geophysical Union, 2018). Although a precise current h-index 11, publications 28 , citations 590, his research reputation is significant in the West-African region. With primary interests in solar–terrestrial coupling, ionospheric variability and space weather over equatorial Africa, he bridges scientific research, space technology and higher-education leadership. As a conclusion, Prof. Ouattara exemplifies the synthesis of academic excellence, leadership in space science and institutional innovation, having positioned his country on the frontier of African space research and education.

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Featured Publications

Segda, A. K., Kaboré, S., Zoundi, C., Ouattara, F., & De Santis, A. (2025). Analysis of the variability of diurnal profiles of critical foF2 frequencies in the light of solar radiation. International Journal of Geophysics.

Guibula, K., Ouédraogo, P., Kaboré, S., Ouattara, F., Fleury, R., & Potirakis, S. M. (2025). Performance evaluation of the ionospheric models AfriTEC and NeQuick 2 at the BF01 station in Ouagadougou between 2013 and 2021. International Journal of Geophysics.

Bazié, N., Kaboré, S., Guibula, K., Ouattara, F., & Panda, S. K. (2025). Response of the magnetospheric convection electric field (MCEF) to geomagnetic storms during the solar cycle 24 maximum phase. International Journal of Geophysics.

Sawadogo, S., Gnabahou, D. A., Pahima, T., & Ouattara, F. (2024). Solar activity: Towards a standard classification of solar phases from cycle 1 to cycle 24. Advances in Space Research, 74(1).

Sawadogo, S., Gnabahou, D. A., Sandwidi, S. A., & Ouattara, F. (2023). Koudougou (Burkina Faso, Africa), GPS-TEC response to recurrent geomagnetic storms during solar cycle 24 declining phase. International Journal of Geophysics.

Arun Gupta |  Fluid Mechanics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Arun Gupta |  Fluid Mechanics | Best Researcher Award

University Institute of Engineering And Technology | India

Dr. Arun Kumar Gupta is an accomplished academician and researcher in the field of Chemical Engineering with over twenty-three years of teaching and research experience. He is currently serving as an Associate Professor at the University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur. Dr. Gupta holds a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from UIET, CSJMU, an M.Tech, and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from IIT Kanpur. His research interests encompass process modeling and simulation, sustainable chemical processes, environmental engineering, smart farming systems, and the application of IoT and machine learning in chemical engineering. With 27 publications, 14 edited chapters, 3 books, and 1 completed project under the CV Raman Scheme, he has made significant scholarly contributions. He has organized and participated in numerous workshops, conferences, and faculty development programs and has been recognized with several honors, including the “Excellence in Academics Award” at the INDO–THAI International Excellence Awards 2024 and a Gold Medal in the NPTEL ASPEN course. Dr. Gupta’s innovative work has also led to two patents in smart irrigation and sustainable reactor design. Dedicated to advancing engineering education and research, he continues to inspire students and contribute to technological innovation.

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Featured Publications

Chandra, A.K., Khan, W., Gupta, A.K., Patel, P.B., & Niranjan, R.S. (2025). “E‐Waste: A Leading Hazardous Waste.” In Global Waste Management (pp. 29–61).

Lal, A., Gupta, A.K., Kumar, A., & Indu, N.K.Y. (2010). “Manufacture and study of physico-chemical properties of Karanja bio-diesel.” In Proceedings on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Biofuels (Vol. 4).

Gupta, G.D., & Arun Kumar, G. (2022). “Enhancement in activity and reusability of dry Amberlyst-15 catalyst by thermal treatment for production of biodiesel from Karanja oil.” In Asian Journal of Chemistry, 35(1), 62–68.

Gupta, A.K., & Deo, G. (2018). “A single-step process to convert Karanja oil to fatty acid methyl esters using Amberlyst-15 as a catalyst.” In Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Quarterly, 32(1), 1–10.

Chiu, K., Gupta, A., Afxentiou, T., Ashraf, A., Kanani, R., Rajaguru, K., Bhatt, N., et al. (2025). “Impact of multiprofessional radiotherapy peer review on multidisciplinary team meeting staging in head and neck cancer.” In Clinical Oncology, 38, Article 103696.

Gupta, A.K. (2023). “Various methods for enhancement in heterogeneous catalyzed biodiesel production reaction rate.” In Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, 100(100970), 4.

Huiyuan Ye |  Educational Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Huiyuan Ye |  Educational Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Shanghai Jian Qiao University | China

Dr. Huiyuan Ye is a distinguished scholar in higher education management and sustainable development. Holding a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from the University of Pittsburgh (2017) and prior degrees in English Literature from Shanghai International Studies University (M.A. 2009; B.A. 2006), he has held academic, research, and administrative roles at institutions including the University of Pittsburgh, Southern New Hampshire University, Duke Kunshan University, and currently Shanghai Jian Qiao University, where he serves as Vice Dean for Research and Faculty Director of the Research Center for Sustainable Development of Foreign Language Education. His research, published in SSCI Q1 journals, focuses on liberal arts and sciences education, global higher education, and embedding UNESCO’s Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) agenda into foreign language curricula. He has contributed to 11 scholarly documents, cited 140 times, and maintains an h‑index of 6. Dr. Ye’s work emphasizes interdisciplinary pedagogy, competency‑based education, workforce insights, and sustainable development strategies. Recognized with awards such as the “Great Educator of the New Age” nomination by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, he has collaborated with international organizations including UNESCO, USAID, and Lumina Foundation. Through research, curriculum innovation, and international engagement, Dr. Ye continues to advance higher education reform and comparative education scholarship, bridging theory and practice in East Asian and global contexts.

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Featured Publications

Ye, H. (2024). Interdisciplinary mobility: An approach to measuring interdisciplinary learning outcomes by using curricular checkpoints. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, ahead-of-print(ahead-of-print).

Ye, H. (2024). Setting off the dominoes: A theory of change for scaled interdisciplinarity at a Sino-American joint-venture liberal arts and sciences University in China. Asia Pacific Education Review.

Wang, X., Xiong, W., & Ye, H. (2023). Chinese Doctoral Students’ Perceptions of Employability in the United States: Cultivating Preparedness for a Challenging World. In T. Brown (Ed.), Graduate Students at Work: Exploited Scholars of Neoliberal Higher Education (Rethinking Careers, Rethinking Academia). University Press of Kansas

Mok, K.-H., Xiong, W., & Ye, H. (2021). COVID-19 Crisis and Challenges for Graduate Employment in Taiwan, Mainland China, and East Asia: A Critical Review of Skills Preparing Students for Uncertain Futures. Journal of Education and Work.

Wang, X., Jacob, W. J., Blakesley, C. C., Xiong, W., Ye, H., Xu, S., & Lu, F. (2020). Optimal Professional Development ICT Training Initiatives at Flagship Universities. Education and Information Technology.

Zhifeng Qin |  Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Zhifeng Qin |  Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Taiyuan University of Technology | China

Prof. Zhifeng Qin has been a member of the State Key Laboratory of Coal‑Based Clean and Efficient Utilization of Energy at Taiyuan University of Technology, and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2021. From 2019 to 2022 he completed post‑doctoral research at Tsinghua University and the Shanxi Provincial Environmental Planning Institute, focusing on both fundamental and applied aspects of gas desulfurization and purification. His interests include hydrodesulfurization and hydrolysis of organic sulfur compounds; H₂S adsorption materials; iron‑based wet‑oxidation catalytic removal of hydrogen sulfide; and alcohol‑amine methods for sulfur‑compound removal from coke‑oven gas. He has led or participated in over ten research projects supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, a Central Government‑Guided Local Science & Technology Development Fund, major Shanxi provincial science‑technology initiatives, an Excellent Talent Innovation Programme in Shanxi, a Lvliang City university–local government cooperation R&D programme, and numerous industrial horizontal projects. He has authored more than ten peer‑reviewed articles in journals such as Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, Energy Conversion and Management, Catalysis Letters, Chemical Engineering Progress and Chemical Engineering Journal. He has filed over 28 invention‑patent applications (20 granted) and contributed to the development of four industry standards. His metrics currently stand at an h‑index of approximately 10, with more than 23 published documents and over 887 citations, reflecting his sustained impact in the field. He remains committed to delivering high‑efficiency desulfurization solutions and technical support to industries including coking, fertilizer, steel, coal‑bed methane, coal gas, natural gas and biogas, with the goal of driving innovation in gas‑purification technologies and advancing clean-energy development in coal‑based systems.

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Featured Publications

(2025). Correlation between alkaline characteristics and catalytic performance of K₂CO₃/Al₂O₃ in carbonyl sulfide hydrolysis. Results in Chemistry.

 (2025). Bi‑reforming of biogas to metgas (CO‑H₂) over β‑cyclodextrin modified hydrotalcite‑derived oxides supported robust Ni nanocatalysts. Separation and Purification Technology.