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Prof. Dr. Zhao Wang | catalysts | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Zhao Wang, Wuhan University of Technology – Mafangshan Campus: Wuhan University of Technology, China

Prof. Dr. Zhao Wang šŸŽ“, born in July 1987, is a distinguished researcher at the State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Material Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology šŸ›ļø. His innovative work focuses on bio-inspired hierarchical catalysts and selective hydrogenation strategies, including electrochemistry-assisted and light-assisted techniques šŸŒŸ. A prolific scientist, he has published in renowned journals like Nature Communications and Angewandte Chemie International Edition šŸ“œ. With a passion for advancing sustainable catalytic processes šŸŒ±, his breakthroughs promise to revolutionize industrial applications. Dr. Wang is also a guest editor for Catalysts, reflecting his leadership in the field šŸŒ.

Professional Profile:

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Suitability for the Best Researcher Award: Prof. Dr. Zhao Wang

Prof. Dr. Zhao Wang is an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award, owing to his groundbreaking contributions to catalytic sciences. His work on bio-inspired hierarchical catalysts and sustainable hydrogenation strategies stands out in the field. By achieving remarkable milestones such as 100% butadiene conversion at room temperature using water as a hydrogen source, Dr. Wang has demonstrated both innovation and practical application.

Education and ExperienceĀ 

Education šŸ“š

  • šŸŽ“ Ph.D. in Chemistry, UniversitĆ© Pierre et Marie Curie (Sorbonne UniversitĆ©), 2013ā€“2017
  • šŸŽ“ Masterā€™s Degree, Wuhan University of Technology, 2010ā€“2013
  • šŸŽ“ Bachelorā€™s Degree, Anhui University of Technology, 2006ā€“2010

Work Experience šŸ’¼

  • šŸ§‘ā€šŸ”¬ Postdoctoral Researcher, Wuhan University of Technology, 2018ā€“2022

Professional DevelopmentĀ 

Prof. Dr. Zhao Wang has made significant strides in catalytic sciences šŸ§Ŗ. His innovative research includes pioneering electrochemistry- and light-assisted hydrogenation methods āš”šŸ’”. These techniques demonstrate superior efficiency, such as 100% butadiene conversion at room temperature with water as the hydrogen source šŸ’§šŸŒ”ļø. Beyond research, Dr. Wang actively contributes to the scientific community as a guest editor for Catalysts šŸŒ and collaborates with prominent researchers globally šŸŒŸ. His work aims to make catalytic processes greener and more efficient, aligning with sustainable industrial practices šŸŒ±. His achievements are well-recognized through impactful publications and influential collaborations šŸ“–šŸ¤.

Research FocusĀ 

Dr. Wangā€™s research revolves around developing cost-effective supported metal catalysts for selective hydrogenation šŸ”¬. His groundbreaking work includes bio-inspired hierarchically porous catalysts šŸŒæ and innovative multi-field hydrogenation strategies, such as electrochemistry- and light-assisted methods āš”šŸ’”. These approaches aim to replace traditional, energy-intensive methods with sustainable alternatives šŸŒ±, achieving high efficiency and selectivity in industrial hydrocarbon transformations šŸ­. His teamā€™s achievements, including water-based hydrogenation with remarkable conversion rates šŸŒŠ, have set new benchmarks in catalytic science. These advancements promise a greener future for industrial applications and underscore Dr. Wang’s commitment to impactful research šŸŒŸ.

Awards and HonorsĀ 

  • šŸ† Guest Editor, Catalysts
  • šŸ“œ Published in top journals like Nature Communications, Angewandte Chemie, and Chemical Reviews.
  • šŸŒŸ Recognized for breakthroughs in eco-friendly catalytic processes.
  • šŸŒ Renowned for innovative multi-field hydrogenation strategies.

Publication Top Notes:

Alloying effect enhanced bimetallic Ni-Fe/TiO2 catalysts for selective hydrogenation of 1,3-butadiene in the presence of an excess of propylene

H2ā€free Semiā€hydrogenation of Butadiene by the Atomic Sieving Effect of Pd Membrane with Treeā€like Pd Dendrites Array

Electrochemistry-assisted selective butadiene hydrogenation with water

Lightā€Assisted Semiā€Hydrogenation of 1,3ā€Butadiene with Water

A selective and stable Fe/TiO2 catalyst for selective hydrogenation of butadiene in alkene-rich stream

 

Prof. Dr. Zhao Wang | catalysts | Best Researcher Award

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