Wei Tao Huang | Metal Nanocomposites | Editorial Board Member

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wei Tao Huang at hunan normal universiy | China

Wei Tao Huang is a highly accomplished researcher in biosensing, molecular logic, DNA computing, nanomaterials, and biointerface engineering, with impactful contributions spanning analytical chemistry, biomedical engineering, and molecular information processing. His work is widely recognized, with more than 1,600 citations, an h-index of 23, and influential publications across high-impact journals such as Chemical Communications, Theranostics, Analytical Chemistry, and Biosensors & Bioelectronics. Huang’s research focuses on designing innovative fluorescent and electrochemical sensing platforms leveraging graphene oxide, DNA structures, aptamers, and nanocomposites for highly sensitive detection of metal ions, biomolecules, and environmental contaminants. He has pioneered several dual-output DNA logic gates, reversible fluorescent nanoswitches, and molecular computation systems, advancing intelligent biosensing and information encryption at the molecular scale. His contributions also extend to biomedical applications, including engineering E. coli Nissle 1917 minicells for targeted chemotherapy delivery and developing biosensing methods for imaging hypoxia in inflammatory diseases. Huang’s interdisciplinary work combines chemistry, nanotechnology, synthetic biology, and materials science to enable next-generation sensing strategies, molecular logic circuits, and functional biointerfaces. His research continues to drive forward innovations in smart biosensing systems, pathogen detection, environmental monitoring, and molecular information storage.

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Xie, W. Y., Huang, W. T., Li, N. B., & Luo, H. Q. (2012). Design of a dual-output fluorescent DNA logic gate and detection of silver ions and cysteine based on graphene oxide. Chemical Communications, 48(1), 82–84.

Shi, Y., Huang, W. T., Luo, H. Q., & Li, N. B. (2011). A label-free DNA reduced graphene oxide-based fluorescent sensor for highly sensitive and selective detection of hemin. Chemical Communications, 47(16), 4676–4678.

Zhang, Y., Ji, W., He, L., Chen, Y., Ding, X., Sun, Y., Hu, S., Yang, H., & Huang, W. (2018). E. coli Nissle 1917-derived minicells for targeted delivery of chemotherapeutic drug to hypoxic regions for cancer therapy. Theranostics, 8(6), 1690.

Huang, W. T., Shi, Y., Xie, W. Y., Luo, H. Q., & Li, N. B. (2011). A reversible fluorescence nanoswitch based on bifunctional reduced graphene oxide: Use for detection of Hg²⁺ and molecular logic gate operation. Chemical Communications, 47(27), 7800–7802.

Lu, J. Y., Bu, Z. Q., Lei, Y. Q., Wang, D., He, B., Wang, J., & Huang, W. T. (2024). Facile microwave-assisted synthesis of Sb₂O₃–CuO nanocomposites for catalytic degradation of p-nitrophenol. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 409, 125503.

Taame Abraha Berhe | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof. Dr. Taame Abraha Berhe at Adigrat university | Ethiopia

Dr. Taame Abraha Berhe is a distinguished researcher and academic specializing in applied and theoretical chemistry, with a strong focus on quantum chemistry, materials and energy chemistry, and materials science and engineering. He serves as an Assistant Professor at Adigrat University, Ethiopia, where he has been actively engaged in teaching and research since 2017. Currently, he is a Postdoctoral Researcher at National Taiwan University, where his work extends into advanced material characterization and surface modification technologies. Dr. Berhe earned his Ph.D. from the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, where he also gained hands-on experience in synchrotron radiation research at the Taiwan and Japanese Photonic Sources, enriching his expertise in advanced experimental and computational methods. His research contributions aim to bridge fundamental chemistry with applied material innovations for sustainable energy and technological advancement. Over the years, he has held several academic leadership positions, including Head of the Department of Chemistry and Dean of the College of Natural and Computational Science at Adigrat University, reflecting his commitment to scientific education and institutional development. Dr. Berhe’s scholarly influence extends internationally through his service as a reviewer for multiple reputable journals, including Advances in Science, Technology and Engineering Systems Journal, Materials Science Research India, and Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. His dedication to quality research and peer review has been recognized with multiple awards, such as the Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing from Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology and commendations from RSC Advances and other scientific publishers. Dr. Berhe’s research vision emphasizes the integration of physical chemistry principles and material science to drive innovation in energy systems, catalysis, and sustainable materials for global scientific and industrial progress.

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Berhe, T. A., Su, W. N., Chen, C. H., Pan, C. J., Cheng, J. H., Chen, H. M., Tsai, M. C., & Hwang, B. J. (2016). Organometal halide perovskite solar cells: Degradation and stability. Energy & Environmental Science, 9(2), 323–356.

Dubale, A. A., Tamirat, A. G., Chen, H. M., Berhe, T. A., Pan, C. J., Su, W. N., & Hwang, B. J. (2016). A highly stable CuS and CuS–Pt modified Cu₂O/CuO heterostructure as an efficient photocathode for the hydrogen evolution reaction. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 4(6), 2205–2216.

Ibrahim, K. B., Tsai, M. C., Chala, S. A., Berihun, M. K., Kahsay, A. W., Berhe, T. A., & Hwang, B. J. (2019). A review of transition metal‐based bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts. Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society, 66(8), 829–865.

Berhe, T. A., Cheng, J. H., Su, W. N., Pan, C. J., Tsai, M. C., Chen, H. M., Yang, Z., Tan, H., & Hwang, B. J. (2017). Identification of the physical origin behind disorder, heterogeneity, and reconstruction and their correlation with the photoluminescence lifetime in hybrid perovskite thin films. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 5(39), 21002–21015.

Berhe, T. A., Su, W. N., & Hwang, B. J. (2024). Halide perovskites’ multifunctional properties: Coordination engineering, coordination chemistry, electronic interactions and energy applications beyond photovoltaics. Inorganics, 12(7), 182.

Wei Tao Huang | Metal Nanocomposites | Editorial Board Member

Wei Tao Huang | Metal Nanocomposites | Editorial Board Member

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wei Tao Huang at hunan normal universiy | China

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