Taiyuan Institute of Technology | China
Dr. Qingguo Ma, an accomplished Associate Professor at the Taiyuan Institute of Technology, is a distinguished researcher specializing in advanced wastewater treatment, particularly in the catalytic degradation of formaldehyde. With a doctoral degree obtained from the School of Chemical Engineering and Technology at Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Dr. Ma has established a focused research trajectory in the development of innovative and efficient oxidation-based solutions for industrial pollutant removal. His work emphasizes the use of advanced oxidation processes employing oxidants such as hydrogen peroxide and monopersulfate in conjunction with highly efficient catalytic systems, including transition metal oxides and lanthanum-based composite metal oxide catalysts. Through this research, Dr. Ma has successfully achieved remarkable improvements in formaldehyde degradation efficiency, notably demonstrating degradation rates exceeding 90% under ambient conditions without the need for acidic, alkaline, photochemical, or electrocatalytic environments. This breakthrough shortens the oxidative degradation time by up to 12 times compared to conventional heterogeneous catalysts and provides a scalable pathway toward cost-effective and energy-efficient wastewater treatment technologies. Dr. Ma’s academic contributions are supported by a robust research profile, including five completed or ongoing research projects, eleven patents published or under application, and thirteen peer-reviewed publications indexed in SCI databases. His work has attracted growing scholarly attention, reflected in a developing citation index and engagement in two consultancy or industry-linked research initiatives. As a member of the Shanxi Provincial Society for Inspection and Testing, he actively contributes to the advancement of environmental monitoring and chemical engineering practices within the professional community. His research further explores the mechanistic pathways of formaldehyde oxidation, identifying both radical-driven and non-radical catalytic routes, which enhances scientific understanding and offers new design concepts for catalytic materials used in environmental remediation. Dr. Ma continues to expand collaborations and strengthen knowledge transfer through academic platforms, contributing meaningfully to scientific and societal progress in pollution control. With demonstrated excellence, innovation, and commitment to advancing sustainable wastewater treatment technologies, he exemplifies the qualities recognized by the Excellence in Innovation Award. Dr. Ma affirms the authenticity and accuracy of all information included in this application and acknowledges the guidelines and terms set forth for this nomination.
Featured Publications
Sun, Y., Bhattacherjee, A., & Ma, Q. (2009). Extending technology usage to work settings: The role of perceived work compatibility in ERP implementation. Information & Management, 46(6), 351–356.
Jun, L., Qiuzhen, W., & Qingguo, M. (2011). The effects of project uncertainty and risk management on IS development project performance: A vendor perspective. International Journal of Project Management, 29(7), 923–933.
Xu, Q., & Ma, Q. (2008). Determinants of ERP implementation knowledge transfer. Information & Management, 45(8), 528–539.
Ma, Q., Wang, X., Shu, L., & Dai, S. (2008). P300 and categorization in brand extension. Neuroscience Letters, 431(1), 57–61.
Meng, L., & Ma, Q. (2015). Live as we choose: The role of autonomy support in facilitating intrinsic motivation. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 98(3), 441–447.
Ma, Q., Shen, Q., Xu, Q., Li, D., Shu, L., & Weber, B. (2011). Empathic responses to others’ gains and losses: An electrophysiological investigation. NeuroImage, 54(3), 2472–2480.
Zhang, Q. F., Qingguo, M., & Xu, X. (2004). Development of land rental markets in rural Zhejiang: Growth of off-farm jobs and institution building. The China Quarterly, 180, 1050–1072.
Ma, Q., Hu, Y., Jiang, S., & Meng, L. (2015). The undermining effect of facial attractiveness on brain responses to fairness in the Ultimatum Game: An ERP study. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 9, Article 77.
Wang, Q., Meng, L., Liu, M., Wang, Q., & Ma, Q. (2016). How do social-based cues influence consumers’ online purchase decisions? An event-related potential study. Electronic Commerce Research, 16(1), 1–26.
Strombach, T., Jin, J., Weber, B., Kenning, P., Shen, Q., Ma, Q., & Kalenscher, T. (2014). Charity begins at home: Cultural differences in social discounting and generosity. Journal of Behavioral Decision Making, 27(3), 235–245.
Wang, X., Huang, Y., Ma, Q., & Li, N. (2012). Event-related potential P2 correlates of implicit aesthetic experience. NeuroReport, 23(14), 862–866.
Ma, Q., & Yuan, J. (2009). Exploratory study on safety climate in Chinese manufacturing enterprises. Safety Science, 47(7), 1043–1046.