Mr. Yonggang Zuo, an Associate Professor at Kunming University of Science and Technology, earned his Ph.D. (2017) from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences 🎓. He specializes in low-dimensional materials 🧪, unconventional metallurgy ⚙️, and resource recycling 🔄. With 30+ papers in Science, Nature Nanotechnology, and Nature Communications 📖, and 9 patents 🏅, his groundbreaking research is widely recognized. In 2022, he was honored with the “Xingdian Talent Support Plan” award 🌟. His innovative contributions make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award 🏅.
Mr Yonggang Zuo, Kunming University of Science and Technology, China
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🎓 Education
Yonggang Zuo obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2017, specializing in materials science and optoelectronic technology. After completing his doctorate, he pursued postdoctoral research (2017–2021) at the Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences/Peking University, deepening his expertise in low-dimensional nanomaterials and unconventional metallurgy. His strong academic foundation has contributed significantly to his innovative research and technological advancements.
👨🏫 Experience
Mr. Zuo has held key academic positions:
- Associate Professor, School of Metallurgy and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology (2023-Present).
- Lecturer, Kunming University of Science and Technology (2021-2023).
- Postdoctoral Researcher, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences/Peking University (2017-2021).
🏅 Awards
Mr. Zuo has received multiple prestigious awards, including:
“Xingdian Talent Support Plan” – Young Talent Award 🌟 (2022).
Outstanding Individual in Graduate Academic and Technology Festival 🏆.
“Liqin Teaching Award” – Student Work Award 🎖️.
Outstanding Communist Party Member – School of Metallurgy and Energy Engineering 🎓.
Outstanding Postdoctoral Researcher – Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences 🏅.
Research Focus 🔬
Dr. Y. Zuo’s research focuses on advanced materials science, nanotechnology, and chemical processing. His expertise spans nano-crystalline diamond films, lithium extraction, metal dissolution, and water purification technologies. He has contributed significantly to microwave-enhanced sulfate roasting for lithium recovery, ultrasonic-assisted metal dissolution, and covalent organic frameworks for heavy metal removal. His work integrates ultrasound, plasma technology, and chemical vapor deposition for improved material synthesis and environmental applications. By optimizing extraction and purification techniques, his research contributes to clean energy production, sustainable materials, and industrial process efficiency. 🌱🔬⚡🏭
📜 Patents & Innovations
Mr. Zuo holds five key national invention patents, showcasing his technological advancements:
🔹 Novel Method for Localized Growth of Transition Metal Sulfides Using Chalcogenide Compounds.
🔹 Rapid Fabrication of Transition Metal Chalcogenide Composite Optical Fiber Materials.
🔹 Preparation Method for Transition Metal Chalcogenide Composite Optical Fibers.
🔹 Microwave Drying Equipment and Application for Titanium Concentrate.
🔹 Dual-Frequency Inductively Coupled RF Plasma Jet Deposition of Diamond.
Publications 📖
📌 Nano-crystalline Diamond Films Grown by Radio-Frequency Inductively Coupled Plasma Jet Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition
👨🔬 Authors: YC Shi, JJ Li, H Liu, YG Zuo, Y Bai, ZF Sun, DL Ma, GC Chen
📖 Journal: Chinese Physics Letters 🏅
📅 Year: 2015
📌 Microwave-Enhanced Sulfate Roasting for Lithium Extraction from Lepidolite: A Comprehensive Study
👨🔬 Authors: M Jiang, J Liu, L Fu, Y Zuo, G Zhang, S Wang, L Zhang
📖 Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production 🌱
📅 Year: 2024
📌 Enhancement of Copper Metal Dissolution in Sulfuric Acid Solution with Oxygen and Ultrasound
👨🔬 Authors: G Sun, M Jiang, S Wang, L Fu, Y Zuo, G Zhang, Z Hu, L Zhang
📖 Journal: Journal of Materials Research and Technology ⚙️
📅 Year: 2023
📌 Effect of Ultrasonic-Induced Selenium Crystallization Behavior During Selenium Reduction
👨🔬 Authors: Z Yang, Y Zuo, L Dai, L Zhang, Y Yu, L Zhou
📖 Journal: Ultrasonics Sonochemistry 🔊
📅 Year: 2023
📌 Efficient Capture of Lead Ions from Aqueous Solution by the Functional Covalent Organic Framework Materials
👨🔬 Authors: D Xiang, Y Chen, M Zhu, S Wang, R Zhu, J Luo, Y Wu, L Fu, Y Zuo
📖 Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure 💧
📅 Year: 2024