Prof. Yinglin Wang | Gas Sensors | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Yinglin Wang | Gas Sensors | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Yinglin Wang, Xidian University, China

Dr. Yinglin Wang is an Associate Professor at the School of Aerospace Science and Technology, Xidian University, China, specializing in gas sensors and flexible electronic devices. He holds a Ph.D. in Microelectronics and Solid-State Electronics from Jilin University and earned both his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Polymer Chemistry and Polymer Materials Science from Changchun University of Technology. With a strong research background in the synthesis and characterization of semiconductor and organic materials, Dr. Wang has contributed significantly to the development of high-performance gas sensors, particularly for detecting acetone, xylene, and n-butanol at low temperatures. He has authored numerous high-impact publications in top journals like Sensors and Actuators B and Chemical Engineering Journal. Dr. Wang has also been a visiting scholar at Germany’s Jülich Research Center and actively leads or participates in multiple national research projects funded by the NSFC, military commissions, and provincial science programs. Recognized for his excellence in research and mentoring, he has received national scholarships, outstanding graduate awards, and accolades as an innovation and entrepreneurship mentor.

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award:

Dr. Yinglin Wang, Associate Professor at the School of Aerospace Science and Technology, Xidian University, stands out as a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award in the field of gas sensors and flexible electronic devices. His rapid academic progression, impactful research contributions, and international recognition underscore his scientific excellence and innovation in material science and sensor technology.

🎓 Education

  • B.E. in Polymer Materials Science and Engineering
    Changchun University of Technology (2006–2010)

  • M.S. in Polymer Chemistry and Physics
    Changchun University of Technology (2011–2014)

  • Ph.D. in Microelectronics and Solid-State Electronics
    Jilin University (2014–2017)

🧪 Work Experience

  • 🧑‍🏫 Associate Professor — Xidian University, China (2020–Present)

  • 🇩🇪 Visiting Scholar — Jülich Research Center, Germany (2020)

  • 👨‍🏫 Lecturer — Xidian University, China (2019–2020)

  • 🔬 Postdoctoral Researcher — Xidian University (2017–2019)

  • 🎓 Doctoral Researcher — Jilin University (2014–2017)

🏆 Achievements & Projects

  • 🔬 Multiple first/co-author papers in Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, Chemical Engineering Journal, ACS Applied Electronic Materials, and others.

  • ⚗️ Pioneered research in gas sensing, flexible electronics, and composite semiconductor materials.

  • 🧪 Skilled in materials synthesis, gas sensor fabrication, and advanced characterization (e.g., SEM, XRD, XPS).

  • 💻 Proficient in Origin, Photoshop, XPS analysis tools.

🥇 Awards & Honors

  • 🎓 National Scholarship for Doctoral Candidates (2016)

  • 🏅 Outstanding Graduate Award – Jilin University (2016, 2017)

  • 🧑‍🏫 Excellent Innovation & Entrepreneurship Mentor – Internet+ Competition (2023)

  • 💰 China Postdoctoral Science Foundation Grant (2017M623120)

  • 🌍 China Postdoctoral Exchange Programme (20190106)

  • 🧬 National Natural Science Foundation of China (61803289, 61573164)

  • 🛰️ JCJQ Military Science & Technology Project (2021-0699)

  • 🧭 Inner Mongolia Science & Tech Programme (2022YFHH0073)

  • 🧑‍💼 Shaanxi Province HR & Social Affairs Postdoc Programme (30102200017)

Publication Top Notes:

Etched Tungsten Oxide Modified with Au for Quick Xylene Detection

Efficient ppt-Level H2S Gas Sensor Based on YSZ and α-Fe2O3 Nanofoam Sensing Electrode

Editorial for the Applications and Challenges for Gas Sensors

Gas Sensor for Efficient Acetone Detection and Application Based on Au-Modified ZnO Porous Nanofoam

Yolk-shell microspheres perovskite Gd/Fe oxides with rich oxygen vacancies for ultra-sensitive properties in acetone detection

CO2-Philic Nanocomposite Polymer Matrix Incorporated with MXene Nanosheets for Ultraefficient CO2 Capture

Optimizing solvent dipole moment enables PVDF to improve piezoelectric performance

Mixed potential electrochemical NO2 sensor with YSZ ceramic electrolyte for monitoring in online vehicle diagnosis system

Dr. Vera Solovyeva | Environmental Detectors | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Vera Solovyeva | Environmental Detectors | Women Researcher Award 

Dr. Vera Solovyeva, Aramco Innovations, Russia

Dr. Vera A. Solovyeva is a seasoned chemist and Technology Thrust Champion at Aramco Innovations LLC, with over 20 years of international academic and industrial research experience in organic chemistry, material science, and nanomaterials. She holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Moscow State University and has an impressive track record spanning medicinal chemistry, catalysis, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) synthesis and scale-up. Dr. Solovyeva has contributed to innovative projects at leading institutions such as Eli Lilly, Novartis, KAUST, and Aramco Innovations, where she led multiple field-deployed oil and gas applications. Her expertise encompasses organic synthesis, heterogeneous catalysis, and advanced analytical techniques, with a strong focus on developing sustainable materials for energy and environmental solutions. Recognized internationally, she has published impactful research highlighted by ACS and JACS, reflecting her commitment to advancing smart and functional nanomaterials.

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Summary of Suitability for Women Researcher Award: Dr. Vera A. Solovyeva

Dr. Vera A. Solovyeva stands out as an exceptionally qualified candidate for the Women Researcher Award based on her extensive, multidisciplinary, and globally recognized contributions to the fields of nanomaterials, catalysis, and sustainable energy technologies. With over 20 years of research experience across both academia and industry—including prestigious organizations such as KAUST, Aramco Innovations, and top pharmaceutical companies like Eli Lilly and Novartisshe exemplifies the ideal balance of scientific rigor and applied innovation.

🧑‍🎓 Education

🎓 Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry — Moscow State University (MSU), Russia (2002–2007)
 • Thesis: “Partial Hydrodehalogenation of Functional Derivatives of gem-Dibromocyclopropanes”
🎓 M.S. in Chemistry — Moscow State University (MSU), Russia (1997–2002)
 • Undergraduate research under supervision of Prof. I.G. Bolesov and Academician I.P. Beletskaya
🧪 Internship — University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), USA (Jan–Feb 1999)
 • Biochemistry techniques training

💼 Work Experience

🏢 Technology Thrust Champion — Aramco Innovations LLC (2019–Present)
 • Lead projects in upstream oil & gas; 3 successful field deployments
🔬 Senior Research Scientist — Moscow State University & Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry (2018–2019)
 • Research in covalent-organic frameworks for photovoltaic applications
🔬 Consultant — KAUST Technology Transfer Office, Saudi Arabia (2016–2017)
 • Pilot-scale synthesis of MOFs
🔬 Postdoctoral Fellow — KAUST, Saudi Arabia (2011–2016)
 • Research on MOFs, catalysis, and nanoparticle stabilization
🧪 Senior Research Scientist — Chemical Diversity Research Institute, Moscow (2007–2011)
 • Contract R&D for pharma giants (Eli Lilly, Novartis, Merck, Solvay)
🧬 Editor — Science & Technology Informational (STI) Centre for Reaxys/Elsevier (2005–2011)
💻 Research Scientist — Algodign LLC (2002–2005)
 • Drug design and molecular docking for startup by Nobel Laureate Michael Levitt

🏆 Awards & Honors

🇺🇸 1999 – Internship Award from University of Pennsylvania 🥼
🇷🇺 2004 – Best Organic Chemistry Presentation at Lomonosov Conference 🧪
🌍 2003–2005 – Ph.D. project awarded INTAS individual funding (EU-Russia scientific cooperation)
📰 2014 – Paper highlighted on Front Cover of ACS Comb. Sci. 🧬
📣 2015 – ACS Editors’ Choice article and featured in C&EN (ACS Comb. Sci.) 🧫
 2015 – JACS paper highlighted as Spotlight Publication 💡

Publication Top Notes:

MOF Crystal Chemistry Paving the Way to Gas Storage Needs: Aluminum-Based soc-MOF for CH4, O2, and CO2 Storage

CITED:835

Metal–organic frameworks to satisfy gas upgrading demands: fine-tuning the soc-MOF platform for the operative removal of H 2 S

CITED:121

Hydrocarbon recovery using ultra-microporous fluorinated MOF platform with and without uncoordinated metal sites: I-structure properties relationships for C2H2/C2H4 and CO2 …

CITED:86

A very large diversity space of synthetically accessible compounds for use with drug design programs

CITED:43

Sequence-controlled copolymers of 2, 3, 4, 5-pentafluorostyrene: mechanistic insight and application to organocatalysis

CITED:40

Current downhole corrosion control solutions and trends in the oil and gas industry: A review

CITED:38

 

Prof. Dr. Elisa González-Romero | Environmental | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Elisa González-Romero | Environmental | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Dr. Elisa González-Romero, Universidade de Vigo, Spain

Prof. Elisa González-Romero is a Full Professor of Analytical and Food Chemistry at the University of Vigo, Spain, where she has served since 1993. She previously held academic positions at the Universidad de Vigo (Orense), the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, and taught at CES NUMEN College. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis and a graduate degree in Chemistry from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, complemented by a postdoctoral research stay at New Mexico State University in the U.S. Prof. González-Romero’s professional expertise spans analytical techniques, food chemistry, and sensor development, and she has held research and quality control roles in industry. She is an active member of several prominent scientific societies, including the American Chemical Society, the Real Sociedad Española de Química, and the Sociedad Española de Química Analítica. She has also held visiting professorships at institutions in Portugal, Morocco, and Tunisia, and has received international recognition such as being named among the IBC Leading Scientists of the World. Her work continues to influence both the academic and applied sectors of analytical science.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Dr. Elisa Gonzalez-Romero

🧪 Research Focus and Contributions:
Dr. Elisa Gonzalez-Romero has made sustained, high-impact contributions in the fields of electroanalysis, biosensors, bionanotechnology, and modified electrodes. Her research applies advanced electrochemical and biochemical methodologies to address real-world problems in environmental, food, and clinical sciences, demonstrating a rare ability to bridge theory and practical application.

👩‍🎓 Education

  1. 🎓 Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry
    Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain
    📅 1989-11-15
    📘 Specialization: Química Analítica y Análisis Instrumental

  2. 🎓 Graduate in Chemistry
    Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain
    📅 1983-06-01
    📘 Focus: Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis

  3. 🧪 Postdoctoral Researcher
    New Mexico State University, USA
    📅 1990-10-01 to 1992-07-28
    🔬 Laboratory: Sensor-Chip Lab

💼 Work Experience

  1. 👩‍🏫 Full Professor (Analytical and Food Chemistry)
    Universidad de Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
    📅 1993-05-07 to Present

  2. 👩‍🏫 Associate Professor (Interim)
    Universidad de Vigo, Orense, Spain
    📅 1991-09-31 to 1993-05-06

  3. 👩‍🏫 Assistant Professor (Analytical Chemistry & Instrumental Analysis)
    Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain
    📅 1986-09-01 to 1991-10-01

  4. 🔬 Researcher – Quality Control
    Alcon Iberhis SA, Madrid, Spain
    📅 1985-01-01 to 1986-09-29

  5. 🧑‍🏫 Instructor in Analytical Chemistry
    CES NUMEN College, Madrid, Spain
    📅 1983-09-01 to 1986-07-31

🌍 Visiting Professor Positions

  • 🏛 Université Abdelmalek Essaadi, Morocco (2015)

  • 🏛 Universidade do Minho, Portugal (2010–2014)

  • 🏛 Tunis El Manar University, Tunisia (2011)

🏆 Awards and Distinctions

  • 🥇 IBC Leading Scientists of the World
    International Biographical Centre, London, UK
    📅 2013-10-11

  • 🌍 People to People Citizen Ambassador Fellowship
    American Oil Chemists’ Society, USA – Fats and Oils Technology Delegation to China
    📅 2010-08

🧑‍🔬 Professional Memberships

  • 🧪 Real Sociedad Española de Química (Electrochemistry & Bioanalytical Chemistry Divisions)

  • 🧪 American Chemical Society (Analytical Chemistry & Agricultural and Food Chemistry Divisions)

  • 🧪 Sociedad Española de Química Analítica

  • 🗳 RSEQ-ST GA, SpainFormer Board Member (2002–2020)

Publication Top Notes:

Enhanced Catalytic Surfaces for Catechol Sensing: Combining Grafted Aryldiazonium Derivative with Cross-Linking Dopamine or Coupling Tyrosinase Immobilizations

Voltammetric methodology for the quality control and monitoring of sulfamethoxazole removal from water

Biosensor Technologies for Water Quality: Detection of Emerging Contaminants and Pathogens

Getting Enhanced Catalytic Surfaces for Catechol Sensing! Combination of Grafted Aryldiazonium Derivative and Either Cross-Linking Dopamine or Coupling Tyrosinase Immobilizations

Decorated Electrode Surfaces with Nanostructures and Metal-Organic Frameworks as Transducers for Sensing

A Carbon Paste Electrode Modified by Bentonite and l‐Cysteine for Simultaneous Determination of Ascorbic and Uric Acids: Application in Biological Fluids

Methodology for decentralized analysis: Detection, quantification and in situ monitoring of pharmaceutical formulations removal by electro-Fenton

Influence of Metal Salts Addition on Physical and Electrochemical Properties of Ethyl and Propylammonium Nitrate

Novel Pyridazin-3(2H)-one-Based Guanidine Derivatives as Potential DNA Minor Groove Binders with Anticancer Activity

Prof. Fang Xu | Gas Detector | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Fang Xu | Gas Detector | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Fang Xu, Shenzhen Technology University,China

Prof. Fang Xu is an Associate Professor and Master’s Supervisor, serving as the Head of the Department of Applied Physics. She is a Shenzhen Overseas High-level Talent (Peacock Program Category C) with expertise in semiconductor gas sensors, optoelectronic devices, solar cells, and biosensors. She has published 15 SCI papers in high-impact journals such as Advanced Materials, Advanced Energy Materials, and Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical as the first or corresponding author. She holds three national invention patents and actively contributes as a guest editor and reviewer for several scientific journals. Dr. [Name] earned her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2018) and a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Physics from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (2012). She has received multiple awards, including First Prize in the National Final of the “China University Students Mechanical Engineering Innovation and Creativity Competition” as an instructor and the Outstanding Oral Presentation Award at the 15th National Conference on Gas and Humidity Sensing Technology.

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Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Fang Xu is a highly accomplished researcher whose expertise spans semiconductor gas sensors, optoelectronic devices, solar cells, and biosensors. Her extensive contributions to these fields, particularly through high-impact publications, patents, and leadership roles, make her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education

📍 Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (2013.8 – 2018.11)
🔹 The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

📍 B.Sc. in Applied Physics (2008.9 – 2012.6)
🔹 Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)

🏢 Work Experience

👩‍🏫 Associate Professor / Master’s Supervisor
📌 Head of the Department of Applied Physics
🌍 Shenzhen Overseas High-level Talents (Peacock Program Category C)

🏆 Achievements

🔬 Research on semiconductor gas sensors, optoelectronic devices, solar cells, biosensors, and more
📑 15 SCI papers in top journals (Advanced Materials, Advanced Energy Materials, etc.) as first/corresponding author
📜 3 National Invention Patents granted
📝 Guest Editor & Reviewer for several scientific journals

🎖 Awards & Honors

🥇 First Prize – China University Students Mechanical Engineering Innovation and Creativity Competition “Akashi Cup” (Guangdong Province)
🥇 First Prize – National Final of “Akashi Cup” (Instructor)
🥈 Second Prize – International Sensor Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, South China Region (Instructor)
🏅 2 Outstanding Poster Awards – 1st Smart Gas Sensor Innovation & Cross-border Application Development Forum (Instructor)
🥉 Third Prize – Physics Experiment Competition for College Students, Shenzhen University of Technology (Instructor)
🏆 Crystal Award – Shenzhen University of Technology Science and Technology Innovation Award (Instructor)
📜 Outstanding Undergraduate Thesis Design – Shenzhen University of Technology (Instructor)
🎤 Outstanding Oral Presentation Award – 15th National Conference on Gas and Humidity Sensing Technology and Academic Exchange

Publication Top Notes:

Advanced wearable strain sensors: Ionic double network hydrogels with exceptional stretchability, adhesion, anti-freezing properties, and sensitivity

 

Dual-Gas Sensor Based on the Pt NPs/AlGaN/GaN High Electron Mobility Transistor for H and NH Gases Detection<sub /> <sub />

 

Halide perovskites and high-pressure technologies: a fruitful encounter

One-step synthesis of various burr-like TiO2 nanostructures: Nanotubes, nanorods, nanotetrapods, nano-urchins

 

A Bidirectionally Focus-Tunable Optofluidic Microlens With Miniature Thermoelectric Coolers