Prof. Dr. Tie-Zhen Ren | Data Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Tie-Zhen Ren | Data Science – Xinjiang university | China

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👤 Summary

Prof. Dr. Tie-Zhen REN is a highly experienced scholar in the field of inorganic materials chemistry and functional nanostructures. With over 20 years of academic and research experience, he has contributed extensively to the development of hierarchical porous materials, photocatalysis, and sustainable material technologies. He is currently a Professor at the School of Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang University, and has a broad international background, having worked and conducted research in Belgium, Sweden, the U.S., and multiple institutions across China.

🎓 Education

Dr. REN received his Ph.D. in Inorganic Materials Chemistry from the University of Namur (FUNDP), Belgium (2001–2005), where his research focused on the synthesis and properties of hierarchically nanoporous materials under the supervision of Prof. Bao-Lian Su. He also holds a Master’s degree in Plant Protection from Anhui Agricultural University (1999–2002), and a Bachelor’s degree in Polymer Engineering from Tianjin Institute of Technology (1994–1998), reflecting a well-rounded foundation in both chemical engineering and material sciences.

💼 Professional Experience

Prof. REN has held several academic and research positions, including his current role as Professor at Xinjiang University since 2021. Prior to that, he served as Professor at Hebei University of Technology from 2007 to 2021. His international experience includes a postdoctoral fellowship at Stockholm University, Sweden, and a visiting researcher position at the City College of New York. He also volunteered as a teacher at BayinGol Vocational and Technical College, and held early roles such as research assistant, documentalist, and industrial trainee, contributing to his comprehensive experience across academia and industry.

📚 Academic Achievements & Projects

Dr. REN has led multiple national and regional research projects, including those funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Ministry of Science and Technology, and the Xinjiang Autonomous Region. Notable projects involve work on porous titanium oxides, framework germanates, and carbon-modified catalysts. He has received several honors such as the Tianjin Natural Science Award (2015), the China National Scholarship for Excellent Self-Financed Students Abroad (2004), and awards for teaching and student mentorship.

🧪 Technical Skills

He possesses strong technical capabilities in materials characterization and analysis, including TEM (e.g., JEOL JEM-3010), SEM & EDX, XRD, FT-IR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, TGA-DSC, NMR, and electrochemical workstation operation. He is highly proficient in single-crystal and powder X-ray diffraction, nanomaterial synthesis, and ultramicrotome sample preparation, enabling advanced insights into material structure and functionality.

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience

Throughout his academic career, Prof. REN has been committed to high-quality education. He has taught courses such as General Chemistry (at the City College of New York), Principles of Chemical Engineering (at Xinjiang University and BayinGol College), Principles of Catalysis, and Specialized Reading in English (at Hebei University of Technology). His teaching integrates experimental skills, scientific theory, and practical problem-solving in the chemical sciences.

🔬 Research Interests

His research interests lie in the design, synthesis, and characterization of porous and nanostructured materials, including mesoporous silica, metal oxides, dye-doped silica for optical applications, and crystalline germanium oxides. He is also focused on environmental catalysis, particularly the photodegradation of pesticides, carbon-based energy materials, and biomass transformation for sustainable technologies.

📚 Selected Publication