Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yuanyuan Wang | Environmental Pollutants | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor, Jinling Institute of Technology, China

Dr. Yuanyuan Wang is an Associate Professor at Jinling Institute of Technology, with a focused research career in environmental pollution control and photocatalytic materials. With a doctoral degree from the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dr. Wang’s work has led to significant contributions in the areas of pollution removal and environmental sustainability. She has published 15 SCI papers, primarily in renowned international journals, and holds two Chinese invention patents, with more in progress. She is actively involved with national projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and collaborates widely within the research community. Dr. Wang is dedicated to developing cutting-edge materials that address some of the most pressing environmental concerns related to hazardous pollutants such as halogenated organic compounds and hexavalent chromium.

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Education

Dr. Yuanyuan Wang earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, in 2019. Throughout her academic journey, Dr. Wang demonstrated a keen interest in materials science and environmental chemistry, laying the foundation for her pioneering research in photocatalytic materials. She completed her undergraduate and master’s degrees in Chemistry, further sharpening her scientific inquiry skills and desire to create sustainable solutions for environmental challenges. Following her doctoral studies, Dr. Wang joined Jinling Institute of Technology as a faculty member, where she has focused on environmental pollution control, particularly using photocatalytic techniques for waste removal and water purification. Her strong educational background has greatly contributed to her success in academia and innovation, placing her at the forefront of pollution control research.

Experience

Dr. Yuanyuan Wang began her professional journey as a faculty member at Jinling Institute of Technology after completing her Ph.D. at the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Her extensive research experience includes the successful completion of three major research projects, with one currently ongoing. Dr. Wang has also led industry-related consultancy projects and collaborated with the National Natural Science Foundation of China on several initiatives. Her work has resulted in over 15 published research papers, many as the first or corresponding author, in prestigious scientific journals, garnering over 200 citations. Her role as a reviewer for journals like Journal of Environmental Science and Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics further highlights her expertise. Dr. Wang has made significant strides in the development of materials that effectively address the removal of environmental pollutants, enhancing both her research and practical application knowledge.

Research Focus

Dr. Yuanyuan Wang’s primary research focus lies in the design of innovative photocatalytic materials aimed at environmental pollution control. Specifically, her work tackles pollutants such as halogenated organic compounds and hexavalent chromium, common contaminants in industrial effluents and wastewater. Her research involves developing advanced photocatalysts that use sunlight to break down harmful substances, with applications in water purification, waste management, and environmental remediation. Dr. Wang has designed a variety of photocatalytic materials to efficiently remove these pollutants, elucidating the underlying reaction mechanisms involved. Her work has led to several published papers and granted patents, furthering our understanding of photocatalysis and its environmental applications. Additionally, her contributions are not limited to fundamental research but also extend to practical industrial applications, where she has completed multiple industry projects. Dr. Wang aims to offer scalable solutions to pollution control, aligning with her broader goal of advancing sustainable materials for cleaner environments.

Publication Top Notes

• Hierarchical CaIn2S4/NiTiO3 heterojunction enhanced removal of hexavalent chromium powered by visible irradiation 🌍🔬
• Unlocking OER catalytic potential and chiral Fe3O4 film as a game-changer for electrochemical water oxidation pathway and by-product control ⚡🌱
• Simplistic preparation of Sn-doped MgIn2S4 for photocatalytic organic dye degradation under visible light irradiation 🌞🔬
• A readily synthesized ZnIn2S4/attapulgite as a high-performance photocatalyst for Cr(VI) reduction 💧🔬
• Improved Conductivity and in Situ Formed Heterojunction via Zinc Doping in CuBi2O4 for Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting 💧⚡
• The impact of iron–boron electrocatalysts on the charge transport and oxygen evolution reaction of bismuth vanadate photoanodes 🌱🔋
• Cu-doped In2S3 hierarchical structures for photocatalytic organic dye degradation under visible light irradiation 🌞♻️
• Gold nanoparticle, surface plasmon resonance enhanced visible-light-driven debromination of tetrabromodiphenyl ethers by ZnIn2S4 💡🧪