Wenqiang Yang | Advanced Materials Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wenqiang Yang | Advanced Materials Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Beihang University | China

Dr. Wenqiang Yang is an emerging leading scholar in the field of optoelectronic materials, specializing in perovskite semiconductors and their advanced device applications. His research centers on the design, synthesis, and physics of next-generation perovskite materials for high-performance photovoltaics, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), photodetectors, and scintillators. With a strong foundation in optoelectronic material physics, his work spans fundamental studies on ultrafast carrier dynamics, interface engineering, crystallization mechanisms, dielectric screening, and defect management, as well as the development of scalable and efficient device architectures. Dr. Yang’s investigations have significantly advanced the understanding of charge transport, stability enhancement, surface modifications, and interfacial optimization in halide perovskite systems, enabling notable progress toward commercially viable perovskite-based optoelectronics. A major portion of his research has focused on solving critical limitations in perovskite solar cells, including charge confinement, instability under environmental stress, and buried interface losses. His breakthroughs include demonstrating methods such as amine-assisted ligand exchange, green solution-bathing processes, low-dimensional interlayers, plasmonic functionalization, grain encapsulation, and surface-modifying quantum dots, which have improved device efficiency, photovoltage, and long-term stability. Several of his studies have been recognized as ESI Highly Cited Papers, and one was selected among the Top 100 Most Influential International Academic Papers in China (2018). Beyond photovoltaics, Dr. Yang has advanced research on perovskite photodetectors, demonstrating broadband and plasmonic-enhanced detection strategies, as well as on perovskite single-crystal micro-arrays that open pathways for high-performance functional optoelectronic devices. His work on dielectric screening and multiple-defect management has provided foundational insights that influence device engineering strategies worldwide. With over 20 SCI-indexed publications, more than 4114 citations, and an h-index of 19, his contributions have already shaped the direction of optoelectronic material research. Dr. Yang’s interdisciplinary collaborations across materials science, nanotechnology, energy engineering, and device physics further amplify the impact of his research, positioning him as a significant contributor to the global advancement of perovskite-based optoelectronic technologies.

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Suocheng Dong | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Suocheng Dong | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Best Researcher Award

Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences | China

Prof. Dong Suocheng is a leading scholar in regional economic geography, ecological economics, and green development studies, widely recognized for his influential contributions to the understanding of resource–environment interactions and sustainable development pathways in China and across Eurasia. As a senior professor at the Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research (IGSNRR), Chinese Academy of Sciences, he has built a distinguished academic career centered on the theory, methodology, and empirical assessment of ecological economic systems, regional sustainable development, and the coupling mechanisms between urbanization, economic growth, and the ecological environment. His research spans a broad range of topics including regional ecological economic differentiation, circular economy models, eco-city construction, ecological civilization pathways, green development strategies, and the quantitative analysis of urban–environment coordination. He has contributed extensively to the development of frameworks for evaluating ecological risks, optimizing regional resource allocation, and guiding policy for cross-border sustainable development initiatives such as the Belt and Road, the China–Mongolia–Russia corridor, and regional integration across Northeast and Central Asia. Prof. Dong has led nearly one hundred major national-level, ministerial, and regional research projects, including key programs of the National Natural Science Foundation of China and strategic cooperation initiatives. His contributions have resulted in more than 360 academic publications, monographs, and research reports that have significantly shaped scholarly discourse and policy formulation in resource economics, environmental management, and regional planning. More than forty of his advisory reports have been acknowledged and adopted by national decision-making bodies, demonstrating his strong impact on high-level sustainable development policy. His influential publications include seminal works on the coupling coordination between urbanization and the eco-environment in Mongolia, ecological and socioeconomic risks in international infrastructure projects, spatial–temporal drivers of carbon emissions in interprovincial trade, and assessment of circular economy systems in energy-intensive industries. His research in Land Use Policy, Environmental Science & Technology, Sustainability, Journal of Geographical Sciences, and Resources Science has become central to the advancement of regional ecological economics and spatial sustainable development. Through decades of rigorous scholarship, multidisciplinary collaboration, and strategic policy engagement, Prof. Dong has established himself as a major contributor to the evolution of ecological economic theory, regional green development models, and the science–policy interface essential to achieving sustainable development in rapidly transforming regions.

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Dong, S., Chen, C., & Li, Y. (2016). An investigation report on economic and social sciences in Northern China and its adjacent areas. Science Press.

Dong, S., & Sun, J. (2017). Regional sustainable development of Northeast and Central Asia. Science Press.

Dong, S., Zheng, J., Li, Y., Li, Z., Li, F., Jin, L., & Yang, Y. (2019). Quantitative analysis of the coupling coordination degree between urbanization and eco-environment in Mongolia. Chinese Geographical Sciences, 29(5), 861–871.

Dong, S., Yang, Y., Li, F.*, et al. (2018). An evaluation of the economic, social, and ecological risks of China-Mongolia-Russia high-speed railway construction and policy suggestions. Journal of Geographical Sciences, 28(7), 900–918.

Dong, S., Wang, Z., Li, Y., Li, F., Chen, F., & Cheng, H. (2017). Assessment of comprehensive effects and optimization of a circular economy system of coal power and cement in Kongtong District, Pingliang City, Gansu Province, China. Sustainability, 9(787). https://doi.org/10.3390/su9050787

Dong, S., Cheng, H., Guo, P., et al. (2016). Transportation industry patterns and strategy of the Belt and Road. Bulletin of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, 31(6), 663–670.

Dong, S., Huang, Y., Li, Z., et al. (2014). Economic development patterns and regional economic integration modes for the Silk Road Economic Zone. Resources Science, 36(12), 2451–2458.

Wu, Y., & Dong, S.* (2018). Quantifying urban land expansion dynamics through improved land management institution model—Application in Ningxia–Inner Mongolia, China. Land Use Policy, 78, 386–396.

 

Morteza Ghanepour | Advanced Materials Engineering | Editorial Board Member

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Mr. Morteza Ghanepour | Advanced Materials Engineering | Editorial Board Member

Semnan University | Germany

Mr. Morteza Ghanepour is an accomplished Structural Engineer based in Cottbus, Brandenburg, Germany, recognized for his strong academic record, high-impact research, and diverse professional experience across industrial, academic, and laboratory environments. He holds a Master of Science in Structural Engineering from Semnan University, graduating with a perfect 4.0 GPA and ranking second among his cohort. His thesis, supervised by Prof. Omid Rezaeifar, focused on the numerical investigation of magnetic fields on concrete containing silica sand and ferrosilica, establishing a foundation for his ongoing expertise in smart materials and advanced concrete technologies. Morteza also holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Semnan University, an institution globally ranked among the top 250, where he demonstrated excellence in courses such as Structural Dynamics, Bridge Design, Advanced Construction Materials, and Finite Element Method. His research contributions span advanced concrete, composites, smart structures, FRP systems, nanomaterials, and multifunctional materials. Morteza has published several impactful journal papers in Results in Engineering, Journal of Building Engineering, and Case Studies in Construction Materials, including pioneering studies on the effects of alternating magnetic fields on mechanical properties, compressive strength, and stress–strain behavior of concrete. He has also served as a peer reviewer for international journals, evaluating studies on geopolymer microstructures and concrete performance. His scholarly achievements have earned him multiple competitive scholarships, including awards from Semnan University, the NAN Institution, and the Technical and Vocational Organization of Damghan for supporting his laboratory research. Morteza’s professional record includes valuable industry experience such as his role at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin, where he worked as a Turnover Engineer and Project Manager. There, he handled acceptance tracking for construction projects worth €400 million, conducted over 70 inspections, resolved more than 160 technical deviations, and delivered 60+ training sessions across Europe. His earlier roles at Pey Dezh Damghan Engineering Company included site engineering, construction management, drafting, and structural modeling—optimizing materials, enhancing safety compliance, and reducing project costs through software such as ETABS, AutoCAD, FEM, and REVIT. Fluent in English and Persian, Morteza is certified in civil supervision, concrete quality control, HSE/EHS, AutoCAD, and Revit Structures. He is also an active volunteer with the Iranian Red Crescent Society. Fully committed to excellence, innovation, and engineering advancement, he continues to contribute to the evolving field of structural and materials engineering.

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Ghanepour, M., Amini, M. M., & Rezaifar, O. (2024). Numerical investigation on the impact of alternating magnetic fields on the mechanical properties of concrete with various silica sand and ferrosilicon compositions. Results in Engineering, 103631.

Amini, M. M., Ghanepour, M., & Rezaifar, O. (2024). Experimental analysis of the impact of alternating magnetic fields on the compressive strength of concrete with various silica sand and microsilica compositions. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 21, e03487.

Rezaifar, O., Ghanepour, M., & Amini, M. M. (2024). A novel magnetic approach to improve compressive strength and magnetization of concrete containing nano silica and steel fibers. Journal of Building Engineering, 91, 109342.

Ghanepour, M., Amini, M. M., & Rezaifar, O. (2024). Experimental investigation of the effects of magnetic field on the stress-strain curve of concrete specimens containing steel fibers using strain gauge. Laboratory of Civil Engineering, Semnan University.