Dr. Mu-Huai Fang | Renewable Fibers Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mu-Huai Fang, Academia Sinica, Taiwan

Mu-Huai Fang is an accomplished researcher in the field of material chemistry, specializing in energy-related applications. Currently serving as an Assistant Researcher at the Research Center for Applied Sciences, Academia Sinica, Fang’s primary research interests lie in solid-state materials, particularly in the development of energy-storage devices, such as solid-state batteries, photodetectors, and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). His work focuses on advancing solid-state electrolytes with high ionic conductivity for mass production, as well as improving the performance of photodetectors and LEDs using innovative quantum dot composite materials. Fang’s expertise also extends to the development of biocompatible nanomaterials for biological applications. He has extensive experience in utilizing synchrotron radiation techniques such as HRXRD, XANES, EXAFS, and GIWAXS/GISAXS, and is actively involved in the development of in-situ experiments to trace chemical reactions in various environments. Before his current role, Fang completed his postdoctoral research at National Taiwan University, and holds both a Ph.D. and a B.S. in Chemistry from the same institution.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Mu-Huai Fang

Mu-Huai Fang is a highly qualified and dedicated researcher, making him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his exceptional academic background, innovative research contributions, and ongoing advancements in the field of material chemistry. With a Ph.D. in Chemistry from National Taiwan University and postdoctoral experience in the Department of Chemistry at the same institution, Fang has developed a deep understanding of solid-state materials, nanomaterials, and luminescent materials, particularly in energy-related applications.

Education 🎓

Ph.D. in Chemistry
Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Sep. 2014 ~ Jun. 2018
B.S. in Chemistry
Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Sep. 2010 ~ Jun. 2014

Work Experience 💼

Assistant Researcher
Research Center for Applied Sciences, Academia Sinica (Aug. 2021 ~ Present) 🔬
Postdoctoral Researcher
Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University (Aug. 2019 ~ Jul. 2021) 🧪
Military Service
National Taiwan Science Education Center (Sep. 2018 ~ Aug. 2019) 🇹🇼

Research Interests 🔍

Battery Materials 🔋
Nanomaterials 🔬
Luminescent Materials 🌟

Achievements & Research Overview 🏆

Mu-Huai Fang’s research focuses on material chemistry, especially in applied science and solid-state materials. His key research includes:

Solid-State Batteries: Development of solid-state electrolytes with high ionic conductivity for mass production. Utilization of synchrotron techniques to trace chemical reactions.
Photodetectors: Development of quantum dot composite material-based photo-transistors that can detect light within 1000–1700 nm. Future development aims for a detection range of approximately 3 μm.
Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs): Focus on eco-friendly and recyclable quantum dot composites, and phosphor materials with emission regions between 700–1700 nm.
Biocompatible Nanomaterials: Development of carbon quantum dots and silver sulfide quantum dots for biological applications.

Analytical Techniques:

Synchrotron radiation technologies such as HRXRD, XANES, EXAFS, and GIWAXS/GISAXS.
In-situ experiments to trace chemical reactions in various environments.

Awards & Honors 🥇

Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Chemistry at National Taiwan University (Aug. 2019 ~ Jul. 2021)
Recognition for contributions in material chemistry research and energy storage solutions.
Research on Energy-related Applications including solid-state batteries, LEDs, and photodetectors.

Publication Top Notes:

Sharp-to-Broad Band Energy Transfer in Lithium Aluminate and Gallate Phosphors for SWIR LED

Quantum-Dots-In-Double-Perovskite for High-Gain Short-Wave Infrared Photodetector

Photoelectric Studies as the Key to Understanding the Nonradiative Processes in Chromium Activated NIR Materials

Pressure/temperature-assisted crystallographic engineering–A strategy for developing the infrared phosphors

Coprecipitation Strategy for Halide-Based Solid-State Electrolytes and Atmospheric-Dependent In Situ Analysis

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eri Yoshida, Toyohashi University of Technology, Japan

Dr. Eri Yoshida is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Chemistry and Life Science at Toyohashi University of Technology, Japan. She earned her B.Edu from Tokyo Gakugei University in 1989 and completed her Ph.D. at the Tokyo Institute of Technology in 1994. She began her academic career as an Assistant Professor at Kyoto Institute of Technology, serving from 1994 to 2004, and was a Visiting Scientist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1999 to 2000. Since 2004, she has held her current position at Toyohashi University of Technology. Dr. Yoshida’s research focuses on polymer chemistry, functional nanomaterials, and CO₂ capture-induced polymer complexes. Her outstanding contributions have earned her seven prestigious awards, including the International Best Researcher Award (2024) and Asia’s Outstanding Researcher Award (2023). She has authored 129 peer-reviewed scientific publications, 7 review articles, 18 books, and 22 patents, showcasing her significant impact in the field of polymer science.

Suitability of Dr. Eri Yoshida for the Best Researcher Award

Dr. Eri Yoshida is a highly accomplished researcher in the field of polymer chemistry and materials science, particularly focusing on chemical recycling, CO2 fixation, and molecular self-assembly. Her extensive academic background, research output, and recognition in the form of multiple prestigious awards make her a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award. Below are key factors supporting her nomination:

🏆 Awards & Honors

🏅 International Best Researcher Award – American Chamber of Research (2024)

🌏 Asia’s Outstanding Researcher Award – CO₂ capture-induced polymer complexes, Times of Research & World Research Council (2023)

🖌 Coating Engineering Editor-in-Chief Award – Japan Coating Technology Association (2011)

👩‍🔬 Society of Japanese Women Scientists Award – Novel ‘non-amphiphilic’ polymer micelles, Chemical Society of Japan (2007)

📜 SPSJ Award for Outstanding Paper – Polymer Journal, Society of Polymer Science, Japan (1999)

🔬 Award for Encouragement of Research in Polymer Science – Macromolecular design using stable nitroxyl radicals, Society of Polymer Science, Japan (1998)

🎤 Award for Promoting Lecture – Chemical Society of Japan (1997)

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