Dr. Jiaming Zhang | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jiaming Zhang | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor, Northeast Normal University, School of Environment, China.

Dr. Jiaming Zhang is a distinguished environmental scientist known for his impactful research in advanced oxidation technologies and water treatment solutions. With a strong publication record in top-tier journals, Dr. Zhang leads a dynamic research group that focuses on innovative and practical approaches to environmental remediation. His expertise spans membrane technologies, functional material synthesis, and the control of disinfection byproducts, making him a prominent figure in environmental engineering and sustainable chemistry.

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Education Background 🎓

Dr. Zhang earned his doctoral degree in Environmental Engineering, where he specialized in chemical oxidation technologies and membrane science. His academic journey laid a robust foundation in material chemistry, catalysis, and process engineering, fueling his interdisciplinary contributions to water purification.

Professional Experience 🏢

Dr. Zhang currently leads an active research group that investigates advanced oxidation processes, including catalytic membrane cleaning and disinfection byproduct control. His team has made considerable strides in modifying membrane structures and improving contaminant removal, publishing frequently in leading journals such as Water Research, Chemical Engineering Journal, Journal of Hazardous Materials, and Journal of Membrane Science.

Awards and Honors 🏆

Over the years, Dr. Zhang’s work has earned accolades and recognitions in the form of research grants, high citation counts, and collaborative invitations from leading institutions and journals. His publications have become widely referenced in the fields of environmental and chemical engineering.

Research Focus 🔬

Dr. Zhang’s current research centers around the synthesis of environmental functional materials, membrane modification for enhanced filtration performance, and catalytic systems that effectively degrade organic contaminants. He is especially noted for his work on Co₃O₄, CuFe₂O₄-based systems, and graphene-based composite membranes, with a focus on sustainability, stability, and scale-up potential.

Conclusion 📘

With an outstanding portfolio of scholarly work and practical innovations, Dr. Jiaming Zhang continues to contribute significantly to global environmental sustainability through scientific advancements in water treatment technologies and functional material applications.

📚 Top Publications of Dr. Jiaming Zhang

  1. Catalytic degradation of bisphenol A (BPA) in water by immobilizing silver-loaded graphene oxide (GO-Ag) in ultrafiltration membrane with finger-like structure
    Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023
    Cited by: 35+ articles (Google Scholar)

  2. Insights into Co₃O₄ nano-rod/peroxymonosulfate catalytic oxidation system for chemical cleaning ultrafiltration membrane: Performance, mechanisms, and effects on the membrane stability
    Journal: Separation and Purification Technology, 2024
    Cited by: Awaiting citations – New article

  3. Treatment of shale gas produced water by magnetic CuFe₂O₄/TNTs hybrid heterogeneous catalyzed ozone: Efficiency and mechanisms
    Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2022
    Cited by: 110+ articles

  4. Enhancing the long-term separation stability of TFC membrane by the covalent bond between synthetic amino-substituted polyethersulfone substrate and polyamide layer
    Journal: Journal of Membrane Science, 2021
    Cited by: 90+ articles

  5. Organic contaminants degradation from the S(IV) autoxidation process catalyzed by ferrous-manganous ions: A noticeable Mn(III) oxidation process
    Journal: Water Research, 2018
    Cited by: 210+ articles

  6. CuO with (001)-plane exposure efficiently induces peroxymonosulfate to form ≡Cu-OOSO₃⁻ intermediates directly oxidizing organic contaminants in water
    Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal, 2022
    Cited by: 75+ articles

 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ping Li | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ping Li | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor, Northwest University, China

Dr. Ping Li is an accomplished Associate Professor in the Department of Geology at Northwest University, Xi’an, China. With a robust academic and research background in geological and civil engineering, she has built her career around unsaturated soil mechanics, soil bioengineering, and soil microstructure analysis. Dr. Li is widely recognized for her extensive contributions to geotechnical research, particularly in the study of loess soils and their behavior under environmental influences. Her collaborative international work, especially during her joint PhD in Canada, reflects her commitment to advancing the understanding of sustainable soil engineering.

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🎓 Education Background:

Dr. Ping Li holds a Ph.D. in Geological Engineering from Chang’an University (2013–2016) and a Joint Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Ottawa, Canada (2014–2016), where she conducted her thesis in English on predicting the wetting-induced collapse of unsaturated soils. She also earned her MSc (2011–2013) and BSc (2007–2011) in Geological Engineering from Chang’an University, graduating with a strong academic record and a GPA of 3.84.

💼 Professional Experience:

Dr. Li currently serves as an Associate Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at Northwest University, a position she has held since January 2023 after working as a Lecturer in the same department from 2017 to 2022. Her teaching responsibilities include courses like Foundation Engineering and Soil Testing Techniques. Throughout her career, she has played principal and collaborative roles in several national and provincial scientific projects focusing on loess deformation, soil stability, and eco-friendly soil improvement techniques.

🏆 Awards and Honors:

While specific awards are not individually listed, Dr. Li has successfully led multiple prestigious projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, and the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Education, highlighting her respected status in the field and her capacity to secure competitive research grants.

🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Ping Li’s research revolves around three major themes: soil bioengineering, unsaturated soil mechanics, and soil microstructure. Her work investigates how vegetation roots impact the physical and mechanical properties of compacted loess, how collapse behaviors can be modeled under different wetting scenarios, and how advanced imaging can be used to quantify microstructural changes. She also explores sustainable approaches using biochar and nanomaterials to stabilize loess soils and improve their hydraulic behavior. Her research is both theoretical and application-driven, aiming to enhance infrastructure stability and environmental resilience.

🔚 Conclusion:

Dr. Ping Li stands out as a leading geotechnical researcher with deep expertise in loess soil behavior, sustainability, and microstructural analysis. Her dedication to academic excellence, international collaboration, and real-world problem-solving in soil mechanics has significantly influenced the field. She continues to mentor future geoscientists and push the boundaries of eco-geotechnical engineering.

📚 Top Noted Publications :

  1. Investigating the saturated hydraulic conductivity and its variation of a fine-grained soil with root exudates of Robinia pseudoaccaciaJournal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 2025, Accepted.
    Cited by: Pending

  2. Effects of vegetation roots on the structure and hydraulic properties of soils: A perspective reviewScience of The Total Environment, 2024, Vol. 906.
    Cited by: 15+

  3. Influence of biochar on the soil‑water retention behavior of compacted loessJournal of Soils and Sediments, 2024, Vol. 24.
    Cited by: 10+

  4. Effects of molding water content and compaction degree on the microstructure and permeability of compacted loessActa Geotechnica, 2023, Vol. 18.
    Cited by: 25+

  5. Review of chemical stabilizing agents for improving the physical and mechanical properties of loessBulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 2021, Vol. 80.
    Cited by: 40+

  6. Characterizing and modeling the pore-size distribution evolution of a compacted loess during consolidation and shearingJournal of Soils and Sediments, 2020, Vol. 20.
    Cited by: 35+

  7. Microstructural evolution of loess soils from the Loess Plateau of ChinaCatena, 2019, Vol. 173.
    Cited by: 50+

  8. Simple method for prediction of the soil collapse behavior due to wettingInternational Journal of Geomechanics, 2018, Vol. 18.
    Cited by: 70+

  9. Prediction of the wetting-induced collapse behavior using the soil-water characteristic curveJournal of Asian Earth Sciences, 2019, Vol. 151.
    Cited by: 60+

  10. Review of collapse triggering mechanism of collapsible soils due to wettingJournal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 2016, Vol. 8.
    Cited by: 80+