Liu Xiaolu | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Ms Liu Xiaolu, North China Electric Power University, China

🎓 Ms. Liu Xiaolu is a dedicated researcher pursuing her Ph.D. at North China Electric Power University (2022–present), after earning her Master’s (2019–2022) and Bachelor’s (2015–2019) degrees from the same university and Yanshan University, respectively. 🧪 Her research focuses on functional porous nanomaterials and radionuclide separation. 🌍 She has authored 17 papers in prestigious journals like Nat. Commun., Adv. Sci., and Langmuir. 📚 Liu actively participates in global conferences, including ACS Spring 2024. Her groundbreaking work on MOFs, COFs, and electrocatalysis is shaping innovations in energy and environmental applications. ⚡🌱

Publication Profile

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Education

Ms. Liu Xiaolu 🎓 began her academic journey at Yanshan University, earning her Bachelor’s degree between September 2015 and June 2019 📚. Driven by a passion for further knowledge, she pursued her Master’s degree at North China Electric Power University from September 2019 to June 2022 ⚡. Continuing her academic excellence, she is currently a dedicated Doctoral candidate at the same university since September 2022 📝. Her commitment to education and research showcases her strong determination and academic growth 🌟.

Research Achievement

Ms. Liu Xiaolu is a prolific researcher with 17 first-author publications in prestigious journals like Nature Communications 🌍, Advanced Science 🚀, Langmuir 🌊, and Innovation 💡. Her representative works include papers in Nat. Commun. (2024, 15, 7736), Adv. Sci. (2022, 9, 2201735; 2023, 10, 2303536), J. Mater. Chem. A (2021, 9, 21051-6), and Crit. Rev. Env. Sci. Tec. (2021, 51, 751-790; 2023, 53, 1289-1309) 📚. She has significantly contributed to Environmental Pollution 🌿, Sci. China. Chem. 🧪, and EEH 🔬. Her research showcases innovation and scientific excellence, reflecting her dedication to impactful discoveries. ✨

Academic Conference

Ms. Liu Xiaolu has actively participated in several prestigious conferences, showcasing her expertise in environmental and radiochemistry. 🌍 She attended the 1st Conference of Carbon Research in Guangzhou, China (March 24–26, 2023) and the 12th National Conference on Environmental Chemistry in Wuhan, China (November 17–21, 2023). 🧪 Additionally, she contributed to the Conference of National Radiochemistry Development Strategy and Academic Exchange in Nanchang (October 20–23, 2023). ⚛️ Expanding her global reach, Ms. Liu joined the ACS Spring 2024 Meeting held online from New Orleans (March 17–21, 2024), reflecting her dedication to scientific growth and collaboration. 🌐

Research Interest

Ms. Liu Xiaolu specializes in the design and synthesis of functional porous nanomaterials 🧪, focusing on creating advanced materials with unique structures and properties. Her research also delves into the separation and extraction of radionuclides ⚛️, aiming to enhance techniques for environmental protection and nuclear waste management 🌍. By combining innovative nanotechnology with efficient separation methods, she contributes to sustainable solutions in energy and environmental sciences 💡. Her work bridges the gap between material science and nuclear chemistry, paving the way for safer and cleaner technologies in the future 🚀.

Research Focus

Ms. Liu Xiaolu’s research focuses on advanced materials like Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs), and their derivatives for energy and environmental applications 🌱⚡. Her work explores innovative approaches to electrocatalytic CO₂ reduction, enhancing photocatalytic performance, and piezocatalytic techniques for pollutant degradation 🌍🔬. By modulating the coordination environment of atomically dispersed metals, she aims to improve efficiency in low-overpotential and industrial-scale processes ⚡⚗️. Her research contributes to sustainable solutions for clean energy and environmental remediation, addressing global challenges in pollution control and renewable energy 🌊🌞.

Publication Top Notes

Emerging MOFs, COFs, and their derivatives for energy and environmental applications

Modulating the Coordination Environment of Atomically Dispersed Nickel for Efficient Electrocatalytic CO₂ Reduction at Low Overpotentials and Industrial Current Densities

Rational Design of 3D Space Connected Donor–Acceptor System in Covalent Organic Frameworks for Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance

Piezocatalytic techniques and materials for degradation of organic pollutants from aqueous solution

Conclusion

Ms. Liu Xiaolu is a distinguished researcher known for her outstanding publication record 📚, innovative research in environmental and energy applications 🌍⚡, and active participation in international conferences 🌐🎤. Her groundbreaking work contributes significantly to sustainable solutions, addressing global environmental challenges with creativity and expertise 🌱🔬. Ms. Liu’s dedication to advancing knowledge and her impactful presence in the research community make her a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award 🏆🎓. Her passion for scientific excellence and commitment to global sustainability continue to inspire peers and future researchers alike 🌟💡.

Fentahun Admassu Yayeh | Social Impact of Scientific Discoveries | Best Researcher Award

Mr Fentahun Admassu Yayeh, Amhara Management Institute, Ethiopia

Fentahun Admassu Yayeh 🎓 is a seasoned professional dedicated to community-based development, aiming to enhance food security and livelihoods for vulnerable populations. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Bahir Dar University (2007), a Master’s in Development Economics from Civil Service University (2013), and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Political Economy and Governance at Amhara Leadership Academy. His extensive experience includes leadership roles at the Regional Cooperatives Promotion Agency, focusing on financial cooperatives development and rural financial intermediation. Proficient in advanced Microsoft applications and statistical software, Fentahun is also a published researcher in social capital and economic development. 📚💼

Publication profile

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Education

He earned my Bachelor’s degree in Economics in 2007 from Bahir Dar University in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia 🎓. In 2013, I pursued a Master’s degree in Development Economics at Civil Service University in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 🎓. Currently, He a Ph.D. student in Political Economy and Governance at Amhara Leadership Academy in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia 🎓. He academic journey reflects my dedication to understanding and influencing economic and political structures in my country 🌍.

Work Experience

From January 9, 2017, to February 24, 2020, I served as the Financial Cooperatives Development Directorate Director at the Regional Cooperatives Promotion Agency. My role involved providing strategic direction and technical oversight, assessing cooperatives’ needs, and developing a monitoring and evaluation framework 📊. I also prepared business plans, annual work, and budgets, and disbursed budgets to zones and woredas. Previously, from May 25, 2014, to January 8, 2017, I coordinated the Rural Financial Intermediation Programme 🌱, establishing international partnerships, implementing MIS, and liaising with various organizations. My earlier roles included cooperatives promotion expert and RUFIP Monitoring and Evaluation Expert 📈.

Research Experience

Fentahun Admassu Yayeh and Wondaferahu Mulugeta Demissie (2024) examine the crucial role of social capital in poverty reduction in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia in their study published in the African Journal of Commercial Studies. They argue that strengthening community networks and mutual trust can significantly alleviate poverty. In another paper, Yayeh and Mulugeta, along with Wuhibegezer Ferede (2024), explore the complex relationship between social capital and economic development in Ethiopia, as detailed in the Forum for Social Economics. They discuss how social ties can influence economic growth. Furthermore, Yayeh and Mulugeta (2024) analyze the economic performance of financial cooperatives in the Amhara Region through the lens of social capital in Technium EconomiA. In an earlier work, Yayeh (2021) discusses the effectiveness of focus group discussions as a data collection method in economics in the Daagu International Journal of Basic & Applied Research. Finally, Yayeh addresses the significant impacts of COVID-19 on Ethiopia’s manufacturing and service sectors in a 2020 report, highlighting the pandemic’s disruptions and challenges. 📉🏭🌐

Professional Certification 🏅

Fentahun holds several professional certifications, including strategic leadership, corporate governance, and rural financial cooperatives. His training as a master facilitator and a trainer of trainers underscores his commitment to capacity development and knowledge dissemination.

Research focus

Fentahun Admassu Yayeh’s research primarily focuses on economic development, social capital, and the impacts of socio-economic factors in Ethiopia. His studies include the relationship between social capital and economic performance, particularly in financial cooperatives in the Amhara region 🌍, the broader economic development dynamics in Ethiopia 💹, the effects of COVID-19 on various sectors of the Ethiopian economy 🦠📉, and the influence of religion on household saving behavior 💰🙏. Additionally, he explores methodologies in economic data collection, such as focus group discussions 🗣️📊. His work often intersects economics, social science, and development studies.