Dr. Yue Wang | Sensor development Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yue Wang | Sensor development Award | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Yue Wang, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, China

Dr. Yue Wang is an Associate Professor at the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Science and Technology Liaoning in China. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Science and Technology Anshan and both his Master’s and Doctorate degrees from the University of Science and Technology Liaoning and Saitama Institute of Technology, Japan, respectively. Since joining the University of Science and Technology Liaoning in 2006, Dr. Wang has focused his research on sensors and biosensors, biofuel cells, supercapacitors, energy harvesting, and artificial muscles. His work has resulted in over 60 published scientific papers, garnering approximately 600 citations, reflecting his significant contributions to the field. Dr. Wang has secured multiple research grants from various institutions, including the Education Department of Liaoning Province and the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province, to advance his projects on conductive sensors, pesticide sensors, electrochemical biosensors, and wearable smart sensing technologies. Additionally, he completed a visiting scholarship at the University of Texas at Dallas in 2019-2020, further enhancing his academic and research expertise.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Yue Wang

Yue Wang is an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award, primarily due to his substantial academic qualifications, extensive research contributions, and impactful work in the field of Material Science, specifically within sensor and biosensor technologies.

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Material Science
    University of Science and Technology Anshan, China
    September 1998 – July 2002
  • Master’s Degree in Material Science
    University of Science and Technology Liaoning, China
    September 2003 – March 2006
  • Ph.D. in Material Science
    Saitama Institute of Technology, Japan
    April 2008 – March 2011

Work Experience

  • Associate Professor
    University of Science and Technology Liaoning, China
    April 2006 – Present
  • Visiting Scholar
    University of Texas at Dallas
    April 2019 – March 2020

Publication top Notes:

A carbon black–doped chalcopyrite–based electrochemical sensor for determination of hydrogen peroxide

Glucose oxidase, horseradish peroxidase and phenothiazine dyes-co-adsorbed carbon felt-based amperometric flow-biosensor for glucose

Crab gill–derived nanorod-like carbons as bifunctional electrochemical sensors for detection of hydrogen peroxide and glucose

Cellulose-derived hierarchical porous carbon based electrochemical sensor for simultaneous detection of catechol and hydroquinone

A triphenylamine based fluorescent probe for Zn2+ detection and its applicability in live cell imaging

1,8-naphthalimide-triphenylamine-based red-emitting fluorescence probes for the detection of hydrazine in real water samples and applications in bioimaging in vivo

Assist Prof Dr. Haydee Laza | Chemical and gas sensors | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Haydee Laza | Chemical and gas sensors | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Haydee Laza, Texas Tech University, United States

Dr. Haydee Laza is an Assistant Professor at Texas Tech University in the Department of Plant and Animal Sciences, located in Lubbock, Texas. With a diverse educational background, Dr. Laza holds a Bachelor of Science with a Diploma in Biology from Havana University, Cuba, followed by a Master of Science in Plant Biology and Physiology from the same institution. She further pursued her academic journey with a Master of Science in International Agriculture from Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany, and eventually earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Plant and Soil Science from Texas Tech University in the United States.Throughout her professional journey, Dr. Laza has accumulated extensive experience in various research and academic roles. From her early days as a Graduate Intern at the Aquaculture Research Institute in Havana, Cuba, to her tenure as a Research Scientist at the Horticultural Research Institute, Dr. Laza has consistently demonstrated her commitment to advancing knowledge in plant sciences. She has also contributed significantly to academia through her teaching roles, serving as a Certified Teacher at the Austin Independent School District and later as a Teaching and Graduate Assistant at Texas Tech University.

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Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Plant and Soil Science, Texas Tech University, US (2018)
  • M.Sc. in Int. Agriculture, Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany (2007)
  • M.Sc. in Plant Biology, Havana University, Cuba (2002)
  • B.Sc. in Biology (Thesis), Havana University, Cuba (1997)

Professional Experience 💼

  • Assistant Professor, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX (2019 – Present)
  • Research Plant Physiologist, USDA-ARS, Lubbock, TX (2018 – 2019)
  • Biological Sc. Technician, USDA-ARS, Lubbock, TX (2015 – 2016)
  • Associate Plant Scientist, Syngenta, Vernon, TX (2010 – 2014)
  • Certified Teacher, Austin ISD, Austin, TX (2008 – 2009)
  • Research Scientist, Horticultural Research Institute, Havana, Cuba (1997 – 2003)

Licenses and Certifications 📜

  • Sc. Communication, Texas Tech University, Lubbock and Alan Institute, NY (2018)
  • Texas Teaching Certification, Texas Education Agency, Austin, Texas (2009)
  • Marine Ecology, Aquaculture Institute, Havana, Cuba (1999)

International Experience 🌍

  • Chair, International CSSA-C2 Multidisciplinary Symposium (2024)
  • Invited Scientific Committee, Grain Conference, QC, Australia (2023)
  • Invited External Associate Supervisor, QC Univ, Australia (2022)
  • Invited Speaker, EMBRAPA(Brazil)-Texas A&M legume conference (2022)
  • Invited to be part of the World Legume Production Group Experts (2022)

Membership in Professional and Honorary Societies 🎖️

  • Crop Science Society of America (CSS)
  • America Peanut Research and Education Society (APRES)
  • Agronomy Science Society of America (ASS)
  • Soil Science Society (SSS) of America
  • America Society of Plant Biology (ASPB)
  • Southern Section America Society of Plant Biology

Honors and Awards 🏅

  • Horn Professor Achievement Graduate Award, Texas Tech Univ (Nominee, 2018)
  • Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award, Biology department, Havana (1997)
  • J. Davidson Fellowship, Texas Tech University (2017-2018)
  • Crop Science Society, Crop Physiology, Poster Award, 1st place (2022)

Area of Expertise 🌿

  • Plant physiology and biochemistry
  • Plant communication
  • Plant and human health
  • Integrative system biology
  • Plant Genomics

Research and Teaching Interests 📚

  • Plant physiology
  • Integrative system biology/physiology
  • Plant communication
  • Plant acclimation to environmental factors
  • Plant-insect interactions
  • Plant and human health
  • Crop production sustainability

Publications Notes:📄

Simultaneous biofortification of vitamin C and mineral nutrients in arugula microgreens

Effects of Neonicotinoid Seed Treatments on Cotton Seedling Physiology, Nutrition, and Growth

A decade of improving nutritional quality of horticultural crops agronomically (2012−2022): A systematic literature review

Leaf structural traits mediating pre-existing physical innate resistance to sorghum aphid in sorghum under uninfested conditions

Assessment of Photoperiod Sensitivity and the Effect of Sowing Date on Dry-Season Sorghum Cultivars in Southern Chad

Vitamin C biofortification of broccoli microgreens and resulting effects on nutrient composition