Haijie Ben | Design of Materials and Components | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof. Dr. Haijie Ben at Quzhou University | China

Dr. Haijie Ben, Ph.D., is an accomplished researcher and Associate Professor at the College of Chemical and Material Engineering, Quzhou University, specializing in advanced materials science with a focus on organic photoelectric materials, photocatalytic systems, and innovative functional materials for environmental and industrial applications. He earned his Bachelor’s degree with honors in Materials Science from Huaibei Normal University in 2012 and completed his Ph.D. in Materials Science at Tianjin University in 2017 under the supervision of Prof. Shichun Jiang, where he conducted pioneering research on the design, characterization, and performance of organic photoelectric materials. Following his doctoral studies, Dr. Ben served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Materials Science at Huazhong Normal University from 2018 to 2021, working with Prof. Lizhi Zhang on high-efficiency photocatalytic materials for environmental purification. His academic career at Quzhou University began in 2021 as a Lecturer, and through his strong research output and leadership, he was promoted to Associate Professor in 2024. Dr. Ben has secured several competitive research grants as Principal Investigator, including funding from the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation for the development of squaraine-linked zwitterionic covalent organic frameworks with enhanced photocatalytic activities, and multiple major projects from the Quzhou Science and Technology Bureau involving advanced wastewater treatment technologies, graphene-modified thermosetting polyesters, and specialized injection molding processes. His research also extends to iron–carbon composite materials and mechanistic studies of NO photooxidation by surface-peroxided BiOX. Dr. Ben has contributed significant publications to reputable international journals, including recent work on fiber-supported lithium adsorbents for selective lithium extraction and a comprehensive review on sewage sludge-derived iron–carbon composites for environmental remediation. With an expanding portfolio of interdisciplinary research, Dr. Ben continues to advance sustainable material innovation, environmental catalysis, and industrial polymer processing technologies.

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Featured Publications

Hu, H., Li, H., Zheng, R., Ben, H., Bai, P., Liang, Z., & Chen, W. (2025). Fiber-supported lithium adsorbent with engineered interlayers for enhanced lithium adsorption and selectivity from high Mg/Li ratio salt lakes. Separation and Purification Technology.

Ben, H., Yan, G., Li, M., Zou, P., Ji, H., Wang, H., Hu, Z., Yang, Z., & Feng, Y., et al. (2022). Dynamic disulfide bonds contained covalent organic framework modified separator as efficient inhibit polysulfide shuttling in Li–S batteries. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering.

Zhang, H., Li, L., Chen, N., Ben, H., Zhan, G., Sun, H., Li, Q., Sun, J., & Zhang, L. (2022). Hydroxylamine enables rapid heterogeneous–homogeneous coupled Fenton sulfamethazine degradation on ferric phosphate. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental.

Hu, Z., Yan, G., Zhao, J., Zhang, X., Feng, Y., Qu, X., Ben, H., & Shi, J. (2022). Covalent organic framework wrapped by graphene oxide as an efficient sulfur host for high performance lithium–sulfur batteries. Nanotechnology.

Ling, C., Liu, X., Li, H., Wang, X., Gu, H., Wei, K., Li, M., Shi, Y., Ben, H., & Zhan, G., et al. (2022). Atomic-layered Cu₅ nanoclusters on FeS₂ with dual catalytic sites for efficient and selective H₂O₂ activation. Angewandte Chemie International Edition.

Yang Zhang | Concrete Materials | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yang Zhang, Tongji University, China.

Yang Zhang is a structural engineer and researcher specializing in concrete mechanics and advanced structural systems. With a Doctorate in Structural Engineering from Tongji University, where he graduated top of his class, Yang has contributed extensively to the understanding of high-strength steel and FRP-reinforced structures. He has co-authored multiple high-impact journal articles and possesses expertise in ABAQUS, MATLAB, and Python. Yang combines academic rigor with hands-on experience, having worked at Shanghai Tongji Construction Engineering Design Company. A passionate academic and skilled engineer, his work significantly influences the innovation of resilient and high-performance structures worldwide.

Publication profile

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Education and Experience

Doctor’s in Structural Engineering | Tongji University (2021/09 – 2023/12)
Master’s in Structural Engineering | Wuhan University of Technology (2018/09 – 2021/07)
Bachelor in Civil Engineering | Hunan University of Technology (2014/09 – 2018/07)
Civil Engineer | Shanghai Tongji Construction Engineering Design Company (2021/09 – 2022/12)

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Yang Zhang is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his outstanding contributions to structural engineering. His research focuses on advanced concrete behavior, including FRP-confined structures and hybrid reinforcement systems, significantly improving structural performance. With multiple Q1 journal publications and innovative strength models, Yang’s work is recognized globally. Combined with top academic rankings, numerous prestigious awards, and practical experience as a civil engineer, his achievements demonstrate exceptional research expertise and real-world impact, making him a strong contender for this award.

Professional Development

Yang Zhang’s professional development includes mastering key software such as AutoCAD, ABAQUS, MATLAB, and CSI SAP200. He has honed his skills in structural analysis and modeling, contributing to various projects in construction management and design. His research focuses on the flexural behavior of reinforced concrete and FRP-confined concrete. He consistently strives to advance his knowledge in material science and engineering through continuous education. Yang has also worked on-site, gaining hands-on experience in structural design, contributing to the completion of various construction projects. His academic journey showcases his dedication to both theory and practice in structural engineering

Research Focus

Yang Zhang’s research is centered on the structural behavior and reinforcement of concrete materials. His studies involve concrete beams reinforced with hybrid high-strength and high-toughness steel bars, as well as the use of fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) for confining damaged concrete columns. Zhang’s work explores advanced models to predict the strength and failure mechanisms of concrete under various loading conditions. His research contributes to the development of more durable and sustainable construction materials, with practical applications in the design and safety of concrete structures .

Awards and Honors

Doctor Guanglianda Scholarship (2023)
Merit Student (2023)
National Scholarship (2020)
Miyoshi Student Pacesetter (2020)
First Class Scholarship (2020, 2018)
Second Class Scholarship (2019)
National Encouragement Scholarship (2015)

Publications Top Notes

Unified axial compressive bearing capacity model based on Hoek-Brown criterion for concrete filled steel tubular columns 2025 | Journal of Constructional Steel Research
Experimental and numerical study on retard-bonded-prestressed reinforced concrete frame with openings under vertical load 2024 | Structures
Behavior of large-scale concrete columns reinforced with high-strength and high-toughness steel bars under axial and eccentric compression 2023 | Journal of Building Engineering | 2 Citations
Study on flexural behavior of concrete beams reinforced with hybrid high-strength and high-toughness steel bars 2023 | Engineering Structures | 14 Citations
Shear behavior of full-scale prestressed concrete double tee beams with steel-wire meshes 2023 | Journal of Building Engineering | 4 Citations
Bond behavior of concrete reinforced with high-strength and high-toughness steel bars 2023 | Construction and Building Materials | 7 Citations
Numerical study of reinforced concrete in post-tensioned anchorage zones 2023 | Materials Today: Proceedings
Experiment and Validation of Local Bearing Capacity for Ultra-High-Performance Concrete Confined with Stirrups 2022 | Materials | 6 Citations

Haijie Ben | Design of Materials and Components | Best Researcher Award

Haijie Ben | Design of Materials and Components | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof. Dr. Haijie Ben at Quzhou University | China

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