Prof. Dr. Jiajun Fu | Polymeric materials | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Jiajun Fu, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China

Dr. Fu JiaJun is a distinguished professor, vice dean, and doctoral supervisor at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China. With a Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and over two decades of academic experience, his expertise spans self-healing polymeric materials, anticorrosion coatings, and advanced functional composites. A leading innovator, he has secured multiple national research grants and authored influential publications in materials science. His work contributes to creating durable, smart, and environmentally responsive materials for diverse industrial applications. 🌟🔬

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Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Fu JiaJun’s groundbreaking research, leadership, and global contributions make him a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His innovations have not only advanced the field of materials science but also provided sustainable and impactful solutions to real-world challenges. Awarding him would recognize his transformative work and inspire continued excellence in research and innovation.

Education and Experience

🎓 Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2004–2007)
🎓 Master’s in Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology (2002–2004)
🎓 Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology (1998–2002)
👨‍🏫 Professor, Nanjing University of Science and Technology (2014–Present)
👨‍🏫 Associate Professor, Nanjing University of Science and Technology (2011–2014)
👨‍🏫 Lecturer, Nanjing University of Science and Technology (2007–2011)

Professional Development

Dr. Fu JiaJun has developed an exceptional career focused on innovating durable and responsive materials. He has led multiple research projects funded by prestigious bodies, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China. His breakthroughs in self-healing polymer composites, smart coatings, and advanced sensors have applications in industries like marine exploration and atmospheric protection. A prominent educator and researcher, Dr. Fu fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and inspires the next generation of scientists through his leadership and mentorship. 📚🌊🔧

Research Focus

Dr. Fu’s research centers on materials with transformative applications:

🌱 Self-healing Polymeric Materials: Developing systems capable of autonomous damage repair.
🛡️ Anticorrosion and Protective Materials: Enhancing durability in extreme environments.
⚡ Stimuli-Responsive Nanocontainers: Creating hybrid coatings adaptable to external stimuli.
📡 Advanced Functional Composites and Sensors: Innovating for next-gen technological applications.
His pioneering work integrates chemistry, engineering, and nanotechnology to solve real-world challenges with sustainable solutions. 🌍🔬🔧

Awards and Honors

🏆 National Natural Science Foundation of China Research Grants Recipient
🏅 Excellence in Research Award, Nanjing University of Science and Technology
🥇 Jiangsu Province Innovation Excellence Award
🌟 Recognized Mentor for Doctoral Excellence Programs in Materials Science

Publication Top Notes:

A highly stretchable, fast self-healing elastomer with fast, tough, repeatable adhesion

A microscale regulation strategy for strong, tough, and efficiently self-healing energetic adhesives

Building Ion-Conductive Supramolecular Elastomeric Protective Layer via Dynamic Hard Domain Design for Stable Zinc Metal Anodes

Cascaded Photon Confinement-Mediated Orthogonal RGB-Switchable NaErF<sub>4</sub>-Cored Upconversion Nanoarchitectures for Logicalized Information Encryption and Multimodal Luminescent Anti-Counterfeiting

Colloid Electrolyte with Weakly Solvated Structure and Optimized Electrode/Electrolyte Interface for Zinc Metal Batteries

Mr. Adel Noon, Institute of Materials Science of Mulhouse (IS2M), CNRS, France

Adel Noon is a doctoral researcher in materials chemistry at the Institut de Science des Matériaux de Mulhouse (IS2M), University of Haute-Alsace, where he has been working since 2022. His research focuses on developing photoinitiation systems for 3D printing and UV-curable coatings, collaborating with industrial partners like ArcelorMittal. Adel holds a Master’s degree in physical chemistry, specializing in materials and catalysis, from the Lebanese University. He has extensive experience in synthesis, spectroscopic analysis, and catalysis from his roles at the American University of Beirut and the Catalysis and Spectrochemistry Laboratory in Caen. Adel is also a published author in prominent scientific journals and actively participates in international conferences.

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Suitability for the Best Researcher Award: Adel Noon

Summary of Suitability:

Adel Noon is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award due to his innovative contributions to materials chemistry, demonstrated technical expertise, interdisciplinary collaborations, and strong academic output. His research not only advances the field of photoinitiation systems but also aligns with industrial applications, making him a strong candidate for recognition in research excellence.

🎓Education:

Adel Noon is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Materials Chemistry at the Institut de Science des Matériaux de Mulhouse (IS2M), University of Haute-Alsace, France, from 2022 to 2025, focusing on photoinitiation systems for 3D printing and UV-curable coatings. He obtained his Master’s Degree in Physical Chemistry, specializing in Materials and Catalysis, from the Lebanese University in Beirut, Lebanon, in 2020. Prior to that, he completed a Master 1 in Physical Chemistry at the same institution in 2019. Adel earned his Bachelor’s Degree in General Chemistry from the Lebanese University, where he studied from 2015 to 2018.

🏢Work Experience:

Adel Noon has been working as a Doctoral Researcher at the Institut de Science des Matériaux de Mulhouse (IS2M), University of Haute-Alsace, since 2022, where he is focusing on the development of photoinitiation systems for 3D printing and UV-curable coatings, while also collaborating with industrial partners such as ArcelorMittal. Prior to this, he served as a Research Assistant at the American University of Beirut (AUB) in the Department of Chemistry from 2020 to 2022, where he synthesized new carbocyclic derivatives and evaluated their biological activity. In 2020, he completed a research internship at the Catalysis and Spectrochemistry Laboratory (LCS) in Caen, France, working on the synthesis and characterization of organometallic complexes for CO₂ photocatalytic reduction. Earlier, in 2019, he interned at the Lebanese University’s Faculty of Sciences, studying polyurethane elastomers reinforced with carbon nanotubes.

🏅Awards:

Adel Noon received the Best Paper Award at the French, Swiss, and German Conference on Photochemistry, Photophysics, and Photosciences (CP2P) in 2023 for his presentation on photoinitiation mechanisms. This recognition highlights his significant contributions to the field of materials chemistry, particularly in the context of photoinitiation systems.

Publication Top Notes:

Title: High Photoinitiating Efficiency of Benzothioxanthene-Based Oxime Esters in Photopolymerization via Photocleavage and/or Single
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Title: Phenothiazine-based oxime ester as a photobase generator for thiol-acrylate reactions
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Title: Photoinitiation Mechanisms of Novel Phenothiazine-Based Oxime and Oxime Esters Acting as Visible Light Sensitive Type I and
Citations: 16
Title: Multibranched triarylamine end-capped oxime esters as visible-light absorbing type I photoinitiators for free radical
Citations: 7