Shuguang Deng | Agriculture Wastes | Best Scholar Award

Prof Shuguang Deng | Agriculture Wastes |  Best Scholar Award

Research Scholar at  Arizona State University, United States

Dr. Shuguang Deng is a leading chemical engineer specializing in nanostructured materials, adsorption technology, carbon capture, and sustainable energy solutions. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and has held academic and industry positions at New Mexico State University, The BOC Group, and SINOPEC.

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📍 Education & Expertise:

Dr. Shuguang Deng earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati (1996) and holds M.S. and B.S. degrees from Zhejiang University, China. His research focuses on nanostructured materials, adsorption technology, carbon capture, sustainable aviation fuels, and chemical upcycling of plastics.

🏆 Leadership & Achievements:

He is the Founding Editor-in-Chief of Carbon and Sustainability and an Editor for Separation and Purification Technology. He has served in leadership roles at ASU and NMSU, including Interim Program Chair and Faculty Recruitment Chair.

🎖️ Honors & Awards:

  • Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Energy Conservation (2012)
  • Westhafer Award for Excellence in Research, NMSU (2012)
  • University Research Distinguished Career Award, NMSU (2011)
  • Innovation Excellence Award, The BOC Group (2001)

🔬 Research Impact:

Dr. Deng is a leading expert in carbon capture, gas separation, hydrogen technologies, hydrothermal liquefaction, and water purification. His innovations contribute to sustainability, clean energy, and environmental remediation.

Citations:

Citations: 26,361 (Since 2020: 13,907)
h-index: 85 (Since 2020: 63)
i10-index: 326 (Since 2020: 265)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Metallo-organic molecular sieve for gas separation and purificationMicroporous and Mesoporous Materials, 2002.
  • Adsorption of CO₂, CH₄, N₂O, and N₂ on MOF-5, MOF-177, and Zeolite 5AEnvironmental Science & Technology, 2010.
  • Application of carbon nanotube technology for removal of contaminants in drinking water: A reviewScience of the Total Environment, 2009.
  • Optimization of biodiesel production from edible and non-edible vegetable oilsFuel, 2009.
  • Adsorption of CO₂ and CH₄ on a magnesium-based metal-organic frameworkJournal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2011.
  • Renewable and sustainable approaches for desalinationRenewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2010.
  • Optimization of direct conversion of wet algae to biodiesel under supercritical methanol conditionsBioresource Technology, 2011.
  • Microwave energy potential for biodiesel productionSustainable Chemical Processes, 2013.
  • Adsorption of ethane, ethylene, propane, and propylene on a magnesium-based metal–organic frameworkLangmuir, 2011.
  • Adsorption of CO₂, CH₄, and N₂ on ordered mesoporous carbon: Approach for greenhouse gases capture and biogas upgradingEnvironmental Science & Technology, 2013.
  • Uranium removal from groundwater by natural clinoptilolite zeolite: Effects of pH and initial feed concentrationJournal of Hazardous Materials, 2010.
  • Microwave synthesis and characterization of MOF-74 (M= Ni, Mg) for gas separationMicroporous and Mesoporous Materials, 2013.
  • Hydrothermal liquefaction of Spirulina and Nannochloropsis salina under subcritical and supercritical water conditionsBioresource Technology, 2013.
  • Occurrence and treatment of arsenic in groundwater and soil in northern Mexico and southwestern USAChemosphere, 2011.
  • Optimization of microwave-assisted transesterification of dry algal biomass using response surface methodologyBioresource Technology, 2011.
  • Biodiesel production from waste cooking oil using sulfuric acid and microwave irradiation processesJournal of Environmental Protection, 2012.
  • Ammonia adsorption and its effects on framework stability of MOF-5 and MOF-177Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2010.
  • Comparison of direct transesterification of algal biomass under supercritical methanol and microwave irradiation conditionsFuel, 2012.
  • Conversion of waste cooking oil to biodiesel using ferric sulfate and supercritical methanol processesFuel, 2010.
  • Fine pore engineering in a series of isoreticular metal-organic frameworks for efficient C₂H₂/CO₂ separationNature Communications, 2022.

 

Qing Feng | Reuse of Agricultural Waste | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr Qing Feng |  Reuse of Agricultural Waste |  Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor, Director of the Department of Environmental Engineering at  Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences),  China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Qing Feng is an Associate Professor and Director of the Department of Environmental Engineering at Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Korea Maritime and Ocean University. Dr. Feng specializes in advanced wastewater treatment, biological nutrient removal, and bioelectrochemical technologies. He has led numerous scientific research projects, published 50 papers, and holds 10 patents. His research innovations, particularly in anaerobic digestion efficiency, have made significant contributions to environmental protection and sustainable development. Dr. Feng has received multiple awards, including the “Best Research Award” at the 3rd International Young Scientist Competition.

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Academic Background:

Dr. Qing Feng is an associate professor at Qilu University of Technology, where he also serves as the director of the Department of Environmental Engineering. He earned his Ph.D. from Korea Maritime and Ocean University. With a strong academic and professional background, Dr. Feng has led 9 scientific research projects and published 50 papers, in addition to obtaining 10 patents.

Research Focus:

Dr. Feng’s research expertise lies in advanced wastewater treatment, biological nutrient removal processes, membrane bioreactors, biogas plants, and bioelectrochemical technologies. His work, particularly in bioelectrochemical anaerobic digestion, has achieved over a 60% improvement in efficiency, contributing significantly to environmental protection and sustainable development.

Awards and Recognition:

He has won several prestigious awards, including 2 Best Oral Presentation Awards and 1 Academic Poster Gold Award at international conferences. Dr. Feng also received the “Cooperation Star Award” at the China-ASEAN Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition and the “Best Research Award” at the 3rd International Young Scientist Competition.

Editorial Roles:

Dr. Feng serves on the permanent editorial board of the KSCE Civil Engineering Journal and as a guest editor for Fermentation.

Collaborations and Memberships:

He has collaborated internationally on projects, including a Korea-India research initiative in 2016. Dr. Feng is also a member of the Korean Society of Environmental Engineers.

Citations:

Citations: 671
Documents: 441
h-index: 15

Publication Top Notes:

  • Influence of Organic Loading Rate on Methane Production from Brewery Wastewater in Bioelectrochemical Anaerobic Digestion
    Fermentation, 2023-10-26 | DOI: 10.3390/fermentation9110932
  • Modulation of the Structure of the Conjugated Polymer TMP and the Effect of Its Structure on the Catalytic Performance of TMP–TiO2 under Visible Light: Catalyst Preparation, Performance and Mechanism
    Materials, 2023-02-13 | DOI: 10.3390/ma16041563
  • Bioelectrochemical Methane Production from Food Waste in Anaerobic Digestion Using a Carbon-Modified Copper Foam Electrode
    Processes, 2020-04-01 | DOI: 10.3390/pr8040416
  • Enhanced Current Production of the Anode Modified by Microalgae Derived Nitrogen-Rich Biocarbon for Microbial Fuel Cells
    International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2020-02 | DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2019.06.199
  • Influence of Neutralization in Acidic Distillery Wastewater on Direct Interspecies Electron Transfer for Methane Production in an Upflow Anaerobic Bioelectrochemical Reactor
    International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2017-11 | DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2017.05.228
  • Decoration of Graphite Fiber Fabric Cathode with Electron Transfer Assisting Material for Enhanced Bioelectrochemical Methane Production
    Journal of Applied Electrochemistry, 2016-12-20 | DOI: 10.1007/s10800-016-1003-8
  • Performance of the Bio-electrochemical Anaerobic Digestion of Sewage Sludge at Different Hydraulic Retention Times
    Energy Fuels, 2016-01 | DOI: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.5b02003