Dr Chih-Jung Chang | Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Dr Chih-Jung Chang | Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Chih-Jung Chang is a prominent researcher in microbiology, immunology, and gut microbiota, with a research focus that spans from traditional Chinese medicine to extracellular vesicle biology. Holding a Ph.D. from the Graduate Institute of Biomedical Science at Chang Gung University, he currently serves as an Associate Research Fellow at Xiamen Chang Gung Hospital. His prolific research contributions include more than 50 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals, several patents, and notable international conference presentations. Dr. Changโ€™s work is widely recognized for its innovation in microbiome-based therapeutics, immune modulation, and metabolic disease intervention.

Dr Chih-Jung Chang, Huaqiao University, China

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๐ŸŽ“ Educationย 

Dr. Chih-Jung Chang holds a strong multidisciplinary academic background spanning nutrition, biotechnology, and biomedical science ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿงฌ๐Ÿ“š. He earned his Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from the Graduate Institute of Biomedical Science at Chang Gung University (2010โ€“2015) ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿงซ. Prior to that, he completed a Masterโ€™s degree in Medical Biotechnology and Laboratory Science from the same university (2007โ€“2009) ๐Ÿงช๐Ÿ’‰. His academic journey began with a Bachelorโ€™s degree in Nutrition from Chung Shan Medical University (2003โ€“2007) ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ“˜. This robust educational foundation has empowered him to conduct impactful, cross-disciplinary research in immunology, microbiota, and disease modulation ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿง .

๐Ÿฅ Experience

Dr. Chih-Jung Chang has built an impressive research career in immunology and microbiota science ๐Ÿงฌ๐Ÿงซ. He began as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Molecular and Clinical Immunology Center, Chang Gung University (2015โ€“2017) ๐Ÿงช๐Ÿ“š. He then advanced to Assistant Research Fellow at the Microbiota Research Center (2017โ€“2019), where he deepened his work on host-microbe interactions ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐ŸŒฑ. Since 2019, he has been serving as an Associate Research Fellow at the Medical Research Center, Xiamen Chang Gung Hospital ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿ’ก. His roles reflect a consistent focus on translational microbiome research, immunomodulation, and innovative biomedical applications ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’Š.

๐Ÿ… Awardย 

Dr. Chih-Jung Chang has received prestigious accolades for his outstanding academic and scientific contributions ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ“š. He was honored with the Excellent Thesis Award by the 7th Wang Minning Foundation in Taiwan, recognizing his impactful doctoral research in microbiology and immunology ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ”ฌ. Additionally, he earned the Distinguished Paper Award from the Taiwan Society for Microbiology for his innovative work in gut microbiota and immune modulation ๐Ÿงซ๐Ÿง . These awards reflect his excellence in scientific writing, original research, and contributions to the global microbiological community ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ“–, strengthening his reputation as a leader in biomedical science.

๐ŸŽค Conference Presentationย 

Dr. Chih-Jung Chang has actively presented his groundbreaking research on gut microbiota, extracellular vesicles, and natural immunomodulators at international conferences across the USA, Australia, China, and Fiji ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽค. His studies highlight the effects of Ganoderma lucidum and Antrodia cinnamomea on natural killer cells, immune signaling, and obesity modulation ๐Ÿงซ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿ”ฅ. He also explored Akkermansia muciniphila‘s role in metabolic regulation and EV-based diagnostics in allergic rhinitis and lung injury ๐Ÿงฌ๐Ÿ’จ. From Lorne Infection & Immunity to ISEV 2024, his work bridges microbiome science with clinical innovation, earning global attention in the field of biomedical microbiology ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐ŸŒฑ.

๐ŸŒฟ Patentย 

Dr. Chih-Jung Chang holds multiple U.S. patents focused on natural compound-based therapies ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿงช. His inventions include novel methods to extract Ganoderma lucidum and Hirsutella sinensis polysaccharides with anti-obesity, insulin-sensitizing, and liver-protective effects ๐Ÿ’Š๐Ÿฉบ. He also pioneered microbiome-driven approaches using Parabacteroides goldsteinii to reduce body fat, improve glucose tolerance, and treat fatty liver disease ๐Ÿงซโš–๏ธ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ. These patents reflect his innovative contributions to functional foods, microbiome-based therapeutics, and metabolic disease management ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿง . His work bridges natural medicine with cutting-edge biotechnology for tackling global health challenges related to obesity, diabetes, and inflammation ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ก.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Research Focusย 

Dr. Chih-Jung Changโ€™s research focuses on the interplay between the gut microbiota, extracellular vesicles, and host immunity, using advanced multi-omics technologies ๐Ÿงฌ๐Ÿ”ฌ. His work explores how microbiome-derived vesicles influence diseases such as psoriasis, gestational diabetes, asthma, and inflammatory disorders ๐Ÿค’๐Ÿงซ. By employing animal models like mice and zebrafish ๐Ÿญ๐ŸŸ, he investigates the anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, and immunomodulatory properties of natural compounds and microbial signals ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’Š. Dr. Chang’s goal is to translate these findings into novel therapeutic strategies and diagnostic biomarkers for chronic diseases, contributing significantly to the field of precision microbiome medicine ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿฉบ๐ŸŒ.

๐Ÿ“š Publications

Multi-omics Analysis of Outer Membrane Vesicles from P. goldsteinii in a Psoriasis Mouse Model

Authors: Zhaoxiang Xie, Rongqin Ke, Chih-Jung Chang, et al.
Journal: Life Sciences (2025)

Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidative Effects of Perilla frutescens-Derived Extracellular Vesicles: Insights from Zebrafish Models

Authors: Jinghong Huang, Linxin Chen, Wenhua Li, Chih-Jung Chang
Journal: Molecular Immunology (2025)

Microbiome Analysis of Serum Extracellular Vesicles in Gestational Diabetes Patients

Authors: Chih-Jung Chang, Yuci Bai, Hong Jiang, Hungchien Huang, Tien Jui Chen
Journal: Acta Diabetologica (2025)

Prof. Dr Ik JIN KIM | Nanomaterials | Outstanding Scientist Award

Prof. Dr Ik JIN KIM | Nanomaterials | Outstanding Scientist Award

Prof. Dr. Ik Jin Kim is a distinguished materials scientist born in 1959 in Gapyung, South Korea ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท. He earned his Ph.D. in Structural Ceramics from RWTH Aachen University, Germany ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช, and has dedicated his career to thermal shock-resistant ceramics, carbon nanotubes, and renewable energy materials ๐Ÿ”ฌโš™๏ธ. With over 250 publications and leadership roles in top institutes like PAIM and CATIC, he has made significant contributions to high-temperature ceramics and nano-composites ๐ŸŒก๏ธ๐Ÿงช. After retiring from Hanseo University, he joined GMIT in 2025, continuing his impact on advanced material research and academic mentorship ๐ŸŽ“๐ŸŒ.

Prof. Dr Ik JIN KIM, Research Innovation Center/GMIT, South Korea

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Education ๐ŸŽ“

Prof. Dr. Ik Jin Kim has a distinguished educational background in materials science and engineering. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in 1985 from the Department of Inorganic Material Science and Engineering at Myong Ji University ๐ŸŽ“. He furthered his studies with a Master’s degree in 1987 from the same field at Han Yang University ๐Ÿ“š. In 1992, Prof. Kim earned his Doctorate (Dr.-Ing.) in Materials Science and Engineering from RWTH Aachen University, Germany ๐ŸŽ“๐ŸŒ. His academic journey spans prestigious institutions, showcasing his expertise in material science, particularly in inorganic materials ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฌ.

Experience ๐Ÿข

Prof. Dr. Ik Jin Kim has over three decades of experience in materials science and engineering ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ”ฌ. He served as a Professor at Hanseo University (1994โ€“2024) and is currently a Visiting Professor at GMIT ๐ŸŒ. His international roles include Invited Professor at ETH Zurich ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ and Technical Advisor for Mann & Hummel GmbH ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช and Wonjin World Wide ๐Ÿญ. He led research at Seoul National University of Education and held directorships at PAIM, CATIC, and BIEMT ๐Ÿงช๐Ÿข. With early research roots at RWTH Aachen, his career reflects a strong blend of academic leadership and global industrial collaboration ๐ŸŒ.

Awards ๐Ÿ…

Prof. Dr. Ik Jin Kim has received numerous prestigious academic and scientific awards recognizing his excellence in materials science, ceramics, and research leadership ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ”ฌ. His accolades include the Korea Presidential Award (2024), Forest Academic Award (2024), and multiple Best Paper Awards from international conferences like CIM, IUMRS-ICA, and the Korean Engineering Ceramics Society ๐Ÿงช๐Ÿ“„. He was honored by the Chinese Ceramic Society, the Korean Association of Crystal Growth, and received the Marquis Whoโ€™s Who Award twice ๐Ÿ“˜. Additionally, he earned the Chosun Literature Poet Award (2012), showcasing his intellectual breadth across science and literature โœ๏ธ.

Book Contributions ๐Ÿ“˜

Prof. Dr. Ik Jin Kim is both a prolific scientist and a literary author ๐Ÿ“š. He authored key high school textbooks on ceramics, including โ€œManufacture of Ceramicsโ€ (1996), โ€œSintering of Ceramicsโ€ (1997), and โ€œNew Ceramicsโ€ (2001), published by The Ministry of Education in South Korea ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ”ฌ. In parallel with his scientific achievements, he has published several poetry collections, such as โ€œSpinning Lineโ€ (2012), โ€œLoss of Gravityโ€ (2015), โ€œGeometric Solitudeโ€ (2017), and โ€œTraces of Asymmetryโ€ (recent), which explore deep themes of existence and the human experience ๐Ÿ–‹๏ธ๐Ÿ’ซ. His dual expertise bridges science and art with intellectual elegance.

Research Focus ๐Ÿ”ฌ

Prof. Dr. Ik Jin Kimโ€™s research spans a wide spectrum of advanced inorganic materials and engineering ceramics ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿ—๏ธ. His work includes colloidal chemistry, microporous ceramics via direct forming, and the synthesis of zeolites for environmental and industrial applications โš—๏ธ๐Ÿงฑ. He has pioneered methods for growing carbon nanotubes using templates to create efficient nano-filters ๐ŸŒซ๏ธ๐Ÿ’ก. His expertise in high-temperature structural ceramics, especially those with thermal shock resistance, extends to developing ultra-low or negative thermal expansion materials based on Alโ‚‚TiOโ‚… and cordierite ๐ŸŒก๏ธ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ. He also advances ceramics for semiconductor packaging, bridging materials science with cutting-edge electronics ๐Ÿ’ปโš™๏ธ

Patents

Prof. Dr. Ik Jin Kim holds over 20 patents in the field of advanced ceramics, nanomaterials, and bioceramics, demonstrating his commitment to applied innovation ๐Ÿงช๐Ÿ› ๏ธ. His patented technologies include methods for producing zeolites, porous ceramics, and carbon nanotubes using hydrothermal and direct forming techniques ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿงฑ. Applications range from liquid crystal components for LCDs, optical lenses, and nano-filters to 3D-printed bioceramic scaffolds for bone regeneration and dental uses ๐Ÿฆด๐Ÿฆท. These inventions reflect his deep understanding of functional materials, scalable processing, and cutting-edge manufacturing, with significant impact on electronics, biomedical, and environmental technologies ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ”ฌ.

Publications ๐Ÿ“š

Synthesis of AlON powders through a polymerization template approach by spark plasma sintering
โœ๏ธ Authors: Z. Ding, W. Zheng, F. Chen, Y. Han, J. Kim
๐Ÿ“š Journal: Journal of Ceramic Processing Research, 2023
๐Ÿ”ฅ Theme: AlON ceramics, spark plasma sintering, template synthesis

The effect of ceramic fiber on the rheological and mechanical properties of porous Alโ‚‚Oโ‚ƒ ceramics
โœ๏ธ Authors: K.N. Fatema, H. Lim, J. Hong, K. Lee, I. Kim, Ikjin
๐Ÿ“š Journal: Journal of Ceramic Processing Research, 2023
โš™๏ธ Theme: Fiber-reinforced ceramics, porosity, mechanical strength

Heavy metal removal using carbon nanotube-biomorphic filters
โœ๏ธ Authors: J. Park, M. Suh, I. Kim, Ikjin
๐Ÿ“š Journal: Journal of Ceramic Processing Research, 2022
๐Ÿ’ง Theme: Water purification, carbon nanotubes, biomorphic filters

Carbon nanotube filter for heavy metal ion adsorption
โœ๏ธ Authors: I. Kim, W. Zhao, J. Park, Z. Meng
๐Ÿ“š Journal: Ceramics International, 2021
๐Ÿงฒ Theme: CNT filters, environmental remediation, adsorption

Synthesis of carbon nanotubes on silicalite-1-coated biomorphic materials
โœ๏ธ Authors: J. Park, Y. Han, I. Kim, Ikjin
๐Ÿ“š Journal: Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society, 2021
๐Ÿงฌ Theme: Biomorphic templating, CNT synthesis, nanomaterials

Effect of metal catalyst on synthesis of carbon nanotube onto biomorphic materials
โœ๏ธ Authors: J. Park, Y. Choi, I. Kim, Ikjin
๐Ÿ“š Journal: Journal of Ceramic Processing Research, 2021
๐Ÿ”ฉ Theme: CNT growth, catalysis, template engineering

Preparation of high-temperature active zirconium boride powders via precursor route and microwave sintering
โœ๏ธ Authors: Z. Ding, X. Huang, W. Liu, I. Kim, Ikjin, Y. Han
๐Ÿ“š Journal: Advances in Applied Ceramics, 2021
๐Ÿ”ฅ Theme: ZrBโ‚‚ synthesis, high-temp ceramics, sintering techniques