Dr. Dong Lu | Sustainability in Material Science | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Dong Lu | Sustainability in Material Science | Editorial Board Member

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | Hong Kong

Dr. Dong Lu is a distinguished materials scientist and civil engineering researcher widely recognized for his pioneering contributions to smart cementitious composites, nanoengineered sustainable building materials, and intelligent pavement structures, holding an h-index of 31 with 74 published documents and 2,042 citations across 1,310 referencing documents. He completed doctoral training at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Harbin Institute of Technology, preceded by a master’s degree from Chang’an University and a bachelor’s degree from Baoji University of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Lu’s research expertise integrates advanced nanomaterials, multiphysics modeling, structural health monitoring, and multifunctional concrete design to revolutionize infrastructure durability and sustainability. He has led multiple major research projects as principal investigator, including programs advancing nano-engineered recycled concrete, self-monitoring hydraulic concrete, and interaction behavior in high-performance asphalt-cement composites. His scientific leadership is demonstrated through highly influential publications, several patented technologies including supercapacitor energy storage bricks, graphene-modified multifunctional concrete, conductive aggregates for sensing, and high-damping concretes, as well as his role in translating laboratory innovation into scalable industrial applications. In addition to authoring significant book chapters with publishers such as Springer Nature and Elsevier, he has earned an exceptional record of recognition with more than forty competitive awards for research excellence, academic achievement, innovation, and presentation at global scientific forums. Dr. Lu is also actively engaged in editorial and reviewing service, including highly cited and internationally recognized publications. His work contributes directly to sustainable smart infrastructure, resilient transportation systems, and next-generation nanomaterial-based sensing technologies for real-time monitoring and structural safety. With strong interdisciplinary collaborations, proven research productivity, and a clear vision for future advancement in sustainable civil engineering materials, Dr. Dong Lu stands as a highly influential emerging leader in the field and an exemplary candidate for major international research honors.

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Featured Publications

Lei, B., Yu, L., Chen, J., Meng, Y., Lu, D., Li, N., & Qu, F. (2025). Sustainable asphalt mixtures reinforced with basic oxygen furnace steel slag: Multi-scale analysis of enhanced interfacial bonding. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2025, e04198.

Lu, D., Jiang, X., Zhang, S., & Leng, Z. (2025). Aggregate coated with carbon nanotube–polymer composites for smart asphalt mixtures with different aggregate gradations. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 2025.

Lu, D., & Jiang, X. (2025). Discussion of “Experimental investigation of the functional performance of pouring semiflexible pavement: Healing capacity, noise reduction, and electrical conductivity”. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 2025.

Lu, D., Sheng, Z., Yan, B., Jiang, Z., Wang, D., & Zhong, J. (2023). Rheological behavior of fresh cement composites with graphene oxide–coated silica fume. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering.

Yuan, J., Lu, D., Wu, H., Meng, J., Song, H., Zhong, J., & Xie, N. (2023). Carbon nanotubes-coated cement particles for cement-based sensors with excellent piezoresistivity. Smart Materials and Structures, 32(6).

Prof. Dr Suhaiza Zailani | New Energy Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr Suhaiza Zailani | New Energy Materials | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Zailani is a renowned expert in Supply Chain Management (SCM), specializing in sustainability and halal logistics. She holds a Ph.D. in Management Science and MSc in Operational Research from Lancaster University 🇬🇧. A Professor at the University of Malaya 🇲🇾, she has published over 200+ papers, achieving an H-index of 63 📊. She has led the UM Entrepreneurship Center and currently directs the Ungku Aziz Center, promoting societal impact 🤝🌍. Recognized with global honors 🏅, including Top UM Researcher, Prof. Suhaiza is a leader in academic excellence, innovation, and community development 💡📘.

Prof. Dr Suhaiza Zailani, University of malaya, Malaysia

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🎓 Education 

Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Zailani holds a distinguished academic foundation with a Ph.D. in Management Science 🎓 and a Master’s in Operational Research 📈, both from the renowned Lancaster University, United Kingdom 🇬🇧. She began her academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness 🌾 from Universiti Pertanian Malaysia 🇲🇾. Her multidisciplinary education bridges business strategy, analytics, and agricultural economics, providing the intellectual depth necessary for her groundbreaking work in sustainable supply chain management, halal logistics, and green innovation 🔄♻️. Her global academic exposure enhances her ability to drive impactful, cross-border research and policy contributions.

🏛️ Experience 

Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Zailani has been serving as a Professor of Operations at the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 🇲🇾, since January 2013. With over a decade of experience at Malaysia’s premier university, she has led groundbreaking research in supply chain management, sustainability, and Islamic logistics 📦🌱📘. Her roles have extended beyond academia, including leadership as the Director of UM Entrepreneurship Centre (UMEC) and advisory contributions to national policy and industry reform. Her work bridges theory and practice, earning her widespread recognition as a thought leader in sustainable and ethical business innovation. 🧠🏅🌍

🏅 Honors and Global Impact

Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Zailani has received numerous prestigious accolades for her pioneering contributions to sustainability, halal logistics, and green innovation. 🏅 Her recognitions include the Malaysia Scopus Research Excellence Award (2024) 🧪, Top Research Scientists Malaysia 🧠, Editor’s Choice Award by Elsevier ✍️, and being named among the World’s Top 2% Scientists 🌐. She has earned multiple gold, silver, and bronze innovation medals 🥇🥈🥉 for transformative models in logistics and circular supply chains. Her academic excellence is matched by her real-world influence, policy advisory roles, and thought leadership in sustainability and entrepreneurship 💼🌱.

📖 Books

Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Zailani has authored and co-authored over 15 influential books and chapters, covering a wide spectrum of themes including green supply chain management 🌍, halal logistics 🕌, solid waste management ♻️, corporate social responsibility 💼, and lean operations optimization 🏭. Her latest works like “Shifting from Green to Sustainable to Circular in Supply Chains” exemplify her dedication to regenerative economy models 🔄. These publications are not only foundational in academia but also serve as practical references for industry, contributing to global discourse on resilient, ethical, and circular business practices 🌐.

🕌 Research Project

Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Zailani has led and co-led over 40 national and international research projects across diverse sectors including poverty eradication 🧺, sustainable supply chains 🔄, halal logistics 🕌📦, circular economy ♻️, energy transformation ⚡, and urban entrepreneurship 🏙️📈. As Principal Investigator for impactful grants like BMTKM and Eco-Circular Framework, and as a collaborator on FRGS and MOHE-funded studies, she combines academic excellence with real-world application. Her research empowers policy design, environmental innovation, and inclusive economic development, demonstrating a strong commitment to Malaysia’s sustainable future and global academic leadership. 🌟📚🇲🇾

🌱 Innovation & Patent Contributions 

Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Zailani has made significant strides in innovation with multiple university and national-level patents focusing on sustainable and halal-centric supply chains. Her patented works include the Halal Squad initiative 🕌, Halal Food Supply Chain Integrity Cumulative Capability (HFSCI-CC) Model, and the Toolkit for Halal Orientation Strategy for food firms 🍛. She also developed the Green Innovation Toolkit (GIT) 🌱 to support SMEs, and tools like the Strategic REVSV Model 🔄 for reverse logistics and Returns Management Process Models 📦. These innovations bridge academic research and industry needs, enhancing practical sustainability and operational integrity.

🔍 Research Focus 

Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Zailani’s research encompasses sustainable supply chains, green innovation, climate-smart agriculture, and industry 4.0 impacts 🌱🏭. She explores transformational topics such as blockchain and crowdfunding 🔗💰, net energy metering (NEM) ☀️⚡, and circular carbon economy 🔄🌍. Her recent works analyze innovation capabilities in Southeast Asia, sustainable agropolitan planning, and the post-pandemic manufacturing landscape. With a strategic blend of data analytics, policy evaluation, and hybrid research methodologies, she contributes actionable insights to both academia and industry. Her studies drive forward global sustainability goals and promote technological adoption in developing economies 🌐📊💡.

📚 Publications 

Factors influencing households’ willingness to continue as a net energy metering (NEM) prosumer in Malaysia
Journal: Sustainable Futures, 2025
Authors: Suhaiza Zailani, et al.
📘 Focus: Renewable energy, household sustainability, energy policy.

Analyzing innovation capability: a case study of Timor Leste Business School and Indonesia Business School
Journal: Higher Education Skills and Work Based Learning, 2025
Authors: Suhaiza Zailani, et al.
📘 Focus: Innovation, higher education, institutional performance.

Exploring Determinants of and Barriers to Climate-Smart Agricultural Technologies Adoption in Chinese Cooperatives: A Hybrid Study
Journal: Agriculture Switzerland, 2025
Authors: Suhaiza Zailani, et al.
📘 Focus: Agricultural technology, climate change adaptation.

Impact of Industry 4.0 on sustainability of Malaysia’s manufacturing industry in post-COVID era
Journal: Foresight, 2025
Authors: Suhaiza Zailani, et al.
📘 Focus: Industry 4.0, post-pandemic recovery, sustainability.

Navigating the landscape of public–private partnership research: a novel review using latent Dirichlet allocation
Journal: [Open Access Journal, name not shown], 2025
Authors: Suhaiza Zailani, et al.
📘 Focus: PPPs, research analytics, policy review.

Factors Influencing Circular Carbon Economy Readiness Among Heavy Industries in China
Journal: Sustainability Switzerland, 2025
Authors: Suhaiza Zailani, et al.
📘 Focus: Circular economy, industry readiness, climate action.

 Agropolitan Planning as a Strategy for Promoting Sustainable Living Among Rural Poor Communities: Empirical Evidence
Journal: Planning Malaysia, 2025
Authors: Suhaiza Zailani, et al.
📘 Focus: Rural development, urban planning, poverty alleviation.

Capabilities and Resources for Value Creation and Sustainable Competitive Advantage: A Study of the Chinese Video Game Industry
Journal: Sustainability Switzerland, 2025
Authors: Suhaiza Zailani, et al.
📘 Focus: Competitive strategy, entertainment industry, sustainability.

The Antecedents of the Willingness to Adopt and Pay for Climate-Smart Agricultural Technology Among Cooperatives in China
Journal: Sustainability Switzerland, 2025
Authors: Suhaiza Zailani, et al.
📘 Focus: Green technology, cooperative behavior, agriculture.

Can Li | Materials for Energy Applications | Best Researcher Award

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Can Li | Materials for Energy Applications | Best Researcher Award

Prof Can Li, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, China

Professor Can Li is a distinguished chemist and chair professor at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP), CAS, where he directs the Fundamental Research Center for Artificial Photosynthesis. 🌱 He earned his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from DICP with a joint program at Tokyo Institute of Technology. 🌏 A postdoctoral stint at Northwestern University further honed his expertise. Prof. Li is a CAS member, TWAS fellow, Academia Europaea foreign member, and RSC fellow. 🔬 His groundbreaking work in photocatalysis and CO2 reduction for solar fuel production has earned him global accolades, including the International Catalysis Award and Japan Photochemistry Prize. 🏅

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Academic and Professional Background 🎓

Prof. Can Li is a renowned chair professor and director of the Fundamental Research Center for Artificial Photosynthesis at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). 🌟 He completed his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry in 1988 through a prestigious joint program between DICP CAS and Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan. 🌏 He further advanced his expertise with post-doctoral research at Northwestern University, USA. 🔬 Prof. Li’s exceptional academic background and training at world-class institutions emphasize his profound expertise and global influence in catalysis and artificial photosynthesis, driving innovations in sustainable energy solutions. 🌱⚡

Awards and Distinctions 🏆🌍

Prof. Can Li has been honored with numerous prestigious awards, reflecting his groundbreaking contributions to catalysis and artificial photosynthesis. 🌟 These include the International Catalysis Award, the Japan Photochemistry Prize, the Hong Kong “Qiu-Shi” Prize, and the National Catalysis Award of China. 🏆🎖 His exceptional achievements underscore his role as a pioneer in these transformative fields, driving innovations in sustainable energy and catalytic technologies. 🌱⚡ Prof. Li’s accolades highlight his global recognition and unwavering dedication to advancing scientific research and its applications for a more sustainable future. 🌍🔬

Research Focus Area 🌱🧬

Prof. Can Li is a leading researcher in the field of catalysis, photocatalysis, and renewable energy materials. 🌱⚡ His work spans groundbreaking advancements in areas such as perovskite solar cells, CO₂ fixation for α-amino acid synthesis, and photocatalytic water splitting for sustainable energy production. 🔬🔋 Prof. Li’s research also explores facet-engineered catalysts, plasmonic nanomaterials, and wastewater treatment, showcasing his interdisciplinary approach to addressing energy and environmental challenges. 🌍♻️ His innovative studies combine physical chemistry, material science, and catalytic engineering, driving solutions for clean energy and environmental sustainability. 🌞🌊

Leadership and Professional Service💼

Prof. Can Li has demonstrated exceptional leadership in the scientific community. 🌟 He served as the president of the International Association of Catalysis Societies from 2008 to 2012 and is currently the president of the Catalysis Society of China. 🇨🇳🌐 Additionally, he holds the position of Dean of the Materials and Chemical Science School at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). 🏫 His leadership roles underscore his influential contributions to advancing catalysis research and material science both at a national and international level, shaping the future of these critical fields. 🔬🌍

Publication Top Notes📚🌐

Electrochemical CO2 fixation with amines to synthesize α-amino acids

Diastereo-divergent synthesis of chiral hindered ethers via a synergistic calcium(II)/gold(I) catalyzed cascade hydration/1,4-addition reaction

Stabilizing initial phase for efficient and stable FAPbI3 perovskite solar cells

Visualizing Ultrafast Photogenerated Electron and Hole Separation in Facet-Engineered Bismuth Vanadate Crystals

Photon-induced regeneration of Pd catalyst for carbonylation of amines to ureas

Facet-Engineered BiVO4 Photocatalysts for Water Oxidation: Lifetime Gain Versus Energetic Loss

Modulating crystal facets of photoanodes for photoelectrocatalytic scalable degradation of fluorinated pharmaceuticals in wastewater

Achieving Visible Light Triggered Overall Water Splitting over Plasmonic Au/SrTiO3:Al Photocatalyst

Conclusion 🔍

Prof. Can Li’s exceptional academic achievements, groundbreaking research contributions, global recognition, and leadership roles in the field of catalysis and artificial photosynthesis make him an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work addresses critical global challenges, positioning him as a deserving recipient of this honor.