LIHUI CHEN - biomass engineering - Best Researcher Award
Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University - China
AUTHOR PROFILE
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ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
LIHUI CHEN earned his Ph.D. from South China University of Technology. He is currently a professor at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, where he leads the National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Plant Fiber Functional Materials and the Key-field Innovation Team of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Prof. Chen holds executive membership in the China Technical Association of Paper Industry and serves as director of the Fujian Province Technical Association of Paper Industry. He is recognized as a science and technology innovation talent in the national 10,000 Talents Plan and as a young and middle-aged expert with outstanding national contributions.
AWARDS AND HONORS
His accolades include the second prize of the Chinese National Scientific and Technological Progress Award and both first and second prizes of the Fujian Scientific and Technological Progress Award, highlighting his significant contributions to the field.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Prof. Chen's research focuses on bio-refinery and biomass conversion, sustainable bio-materials for energy, and environmental applications. His work aims to advance sustainable technologies and applications in these areas.
PUBLICATIONS AND PATENTS
He has published over 200 research papers in prestigious journals such as Nature, EES, AEM, and AFM. In addition to his publications, he holds more than 50 national invention patents, showcasing his innovative contributions to the field.
STANDARDIZATION CONTRIBUTIONS
Prof. Chen has also played a key role in standardization, drafting two Chinese national and professional standards, underscoring his leadership in setting industry benchmarks.
CURRENT POSITION
In his current role at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Prof. Chen continues to lead pioneering research and development efforts, fostering innovation and excellence in plant fiber functional materials and sustainable bio-materials.