Nanjing Tech University | China
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👨🔬 Summary
Prof. Ling Huang is a distinguished professor at Xinjiang University in China, specializing in Inorganic Chemistry, Rare Earth Chemistry, and Functional Materials. With over two decades of research and academic experience, his work focuses on areas such as rare earth luminescence, defect engineering, and advanced material applications. His expertise has led him to significant accolades, including being named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC). Prof. Huang has also mentored numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, leaving a lasting impact on the scientific community.
🎓 Education
Prof. Huang completed his Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry at Nanjing University (1996 – 2001) in China, following his B.Sc. in Chemistry from Jiangsu Normal University (1992 – 1996). His academic journey laid the foundation for his future research in chemistry and materials science.
💼 Professional Experience
Prof. Huang has held several prestigious positions throughout his career. He is currently a Professor at Xinjiang University (2021 – Present). Prior to this, he served as a professor at Nanjing Tech University (2012 – 2021), and as an associate professor at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore (2009 – 2012). His industry experience includes working as a Senior Research Scientist at Corning Inc., USA (2008 – 2009). Additionally, he has been a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at Northwestern University, Florida State University, and UC Berkeley, USA, where he honed his expertise in nanomaterials and rare earth chemistry.
📚 Academic Citations
Prof. Huang has authored over 180 publications, contributing significantly to the fields of luminescence and functional materials. Notable papers include “Abnormal But Rational: Luminescence Anti-Thermal Quenching in ScPO4:Er” and “Atomic Pr-Stabilized Pt Nanoclusters Accelerate Alkaline Hydrogen Evolution”, both of which are currently under review in prestigious journals such as Nature Communications and Angewandte Chemie.
🛠️ Technical Skills
Prof. Huang’s technical expertise covers a broad range of scientific fields. He is skilled in rare earth luminescence (upconversion/downshifting, anti-thermal quenching), material synthesis (creating functional ceramics, glasses, and solid-state electrolytes), and defect engineering (optimizing properties of materials through bandgap engineering and structural manipulation).
📖 Teaching Experience
Throughout his academic career, Prof. Huang has taught various courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. At Nanjing Tech University, he has taught courses such as Inorganic Chemistry, Luminescent Materials, and Advanced Nanomaterials (2014 – Present). Additionally, at Nanyang Technological University, he taught Bioelectronics, Chemistry I & II, and Biomedical Nanotechnology (2009 – 2012), shaping the education of future scientists and engineers.
🔬 Research Interests
Prof. Huang’s research interests lie at the intersection of rare earth chemistry and functional materials. He investigates luminescent materials, focusing on anti-thermal quenching and chiral luminescence. His research extends to functional materials, including solid-state fuel cells and optical devices, and solid-state chemistry, where he explores defect engineering to enhance the properties of materials for a variety of applications.
📚 Top Notes Publications
Anti-thermal quenching upconversion luminescence of Cr3+ in Sc2(WO4)3:Yb/Cr
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Authors: Yang Wei, Shuaihao Wu, Ran Chen, Yanqing Lu, Ling Huang
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Journal: Nano Research
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Year: 2025
Ultra-low temperature selective catalytic reduction of NOx into N2 by micron spherical CeMnOx in high-humidity atmospheres containing SO2
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Authors: Xixi Chen, Peng Gao, Ling Huang, Zonghang Liu, Yuesong Shen
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Journal: Applied Catalysis B: Environmental
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Year: 2025
Orderly Stacked “Tile” Architecture with Single-Atom Iron Boosts Oxygen Reduction in Liquid and Solid-State Zn–Air Batteries
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Authors: Bin Zhang, Jingshuang Dang, Hongyi Li, Ling Huang, Jingui Duan
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Journal: Advanced Functional Materials
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Year: 2025
RbB7O10(OH)2 and NaB11O16(OH)2: alkali metal hydroxyborates with two-dimensional layered structures and large birefringence
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Authors: Yujing Zheng, Ke Li, Ling Huang, Fangfang Zhang
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Journal: Dalton Transactions
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Year: 2025
Regulating the Dynamics of Interpenetrated Porous Frameworks for Inverse C2H6/C2H4 Separation at Elevated Temperature
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Authors: Kui Tan, Jingui Duan, Ling Huang
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Journal: Angewandte Chemie International Edition in English
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Year: 2025