Yanjun Chai | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yanjun Chai | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Deputy Director of the Department of Environmental Engineering at  Zhejiang University of Science and Technology,  China

Dr. Yanjun Chai is an Associate Professor and Ph.D. supervisor at the Department of Environmental Engineering, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, where he also serves as Deputy Director and Party Branch Secretary. He holds a Ph.D. from the Institute of Agricultural Environment and Sustainable Development, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

Profile:

🔬 Research Focus:

🌾 Farmland Restoration & ♻️ Agricultural Waste Utilization
Specializes in the improvement and restoration of degraded and polluted farmland, and the resource-efficient use of agricultural waste.

🎓 Academic Background & Role:

  • PhD from the Institute of Agricultural Environment and Sustainable Development, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences

  • Postgraduate supervisor, Secretary of the Party Branch, and Deputy Director of the Department

📊 Research & Projects:

  • Led 20+ major projects, including:

    • Zhejiang Province Public Welfare Programs

    • Farmland nitrogen/phosphorus loss monitoring by the Ministry of Agriculture

  • Participated in 5 national/provincial key R&D programs

📚 Publications & Innovation:

  • 50+ papers (including 15 SCI and 4 EI indexed)

  • 1 academic monograph

  • 5 authorized invention patents

  • Co-developed 5 agricultural and local standards related to biogas slurry

🏅 Awards & Honors:

  • 🥇 First Prize – China Construction Enterprise Management Association

  • 🥈 Second Prize – Hubei Province Scientific & Technological Progress

  • 🥈 Second Prize – China Electric Power Engineering

  • Established the Quzhou Doctor Innovation Workstation and the Quzhou Rural Revitalization Expert Workstation

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Effects of Different Types of Biochar Application on Dryland Yellow-Red Soil Fertility
    Zhou Yuan Lin, Jianfeng Jiang, Wenbin Tong
    Published in: Nongye Gongcheng Xuebao / Transactions of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering, 2025

  2. Investigation of High-Risk Antibiotic Resistance Bacteria and Their Associated Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Different Agricultural Soils With Biogas Slurry From China
    Yi Lu, Junhui Wu, Jiwei Li, Guanyu Zheng, Shengdao Shan
    Published in: Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2024

 

Chaojie Zhang | Environmental Pollutants | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr Chaojie Zhang |  Environmental Pollutants |  Best Researcher Award

Professor at Tongji University, China

Prof. Dr. Chaojie Zhang is a professor at Tongji University specializing in environmental engineering. With an active research and teaching career since 2004, her work focuses on emerging pollutant control, CO₂ resource utilization, industrial wastewater desalination, and biological nitrogen removal. She has led multiple research projects, published over 40 papers, and holds 4 patents. In addition to her research, she teaches courses like “Environmental Monitoring” and has received awards for her contributions to scientific progress.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background & Experience:

Dr. Chaojie Zhang is a professor at Tongji University with extensive expertise in environmental engineering. She has been actively engaged in research and teaching since 2004.

🔬 Research Focus:

Her work primarily addresses:

  • 🏭 Emerging Pollutant Control
  • ♻️ CO₂ Resource Utilization
  • 💧 Industrial Wastewater Desalination
  • 🦠 Biological Nitrogen Removal

📑 Research Contributions:

  • 📄 40+ published papers
  • 🏅 4 patents in environmental engineering
  • 🔍 Led multiple research projects

🏆 Awards & Teaching:

  • 🎖️ Recognized for scientific progress contributions
  • 📚 Teaches “Environmental Monitoring” and other courses

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 2,314
  • Citing Documents: 1,901
  • Total Publications: 79
  • h-index: 23

Publication Top Notes:

  • Yao, Z., Wang, Q., Fan, J., Zhang, C., & Zhou, X. (2025). Efficient decontamination and detoxification of phenols by photocatalytic CQDs@Ag₃PO₄: Re-insights into the targeted reduction and coupling processes of ·O₂⁻ and ¹O₂. Separation and Purification Technology.

  • Zhao, Y., Zhang, C., Xue, Y., Zhou, X., & Zhang, Y. (2025). Photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline antibiotics and elimination of N-nitrosodimethylamine formation potential by BiOCl/ZnIn₂S₄ heterostructure under visible-light irradiation. Journal of Environmental Management.

  • Gao, J., Zhang, C., Chu, L., Zhou, X., & Zhang, Y. (2024). Influence of aqueous constituents on hexafluoropropylene oxide trimer acid (HFPO-TA) defluorination by UV/sulfite/iodide system. Water Science and Technology.

  • Sun, X., Xie, T., Zhang, C., Zhang, Y., & Zhou, X. (2024). Research of photosynthetic microorganisms in the resourceful treatment of livestock and poultry breeding wastewater. Industrial Water Treatment.

  • Zhai, Z., Zhang, C., Chu, L., Zhou, X., & Zhang, Y. (2024). Effective defluorination of novel hexafluoropropylene oxide oligomer acids under mild conditions by UV/sulfite/iodide: Mechanisms and ecotoxicity. Water Research.

  • Xue, Y., Zhang, C., Li, S., Zhou, X., & Zhang, Y. (2024). Enhanced denitrification by graphene oxide–modified cathode for the secondary effluent of wastewater treatment plants in three-dimensional biofilm electrode reactors. Water Science and Technology.

  • Zhang, H., Liang, J., Li, Z., Wu, Y., & Zhang, C. (2024). Preparation of forward osmosis composite membrane with Chitosan/Tannic acid co-deposition interlayer and its fluoride removal performance. Separation and Purification Technology.