Mr Yongshan Du | Recycling and Circular Economy in Materials | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Yongshan Du 🇨🇳 is an Associate Professor at the School of Business Administration, China University of Petroleum–Beijing at Karamay. His research focuses on green finance 🌱, energy policy ⚡, digital finance 💻, and sustainable development 🌍. He employs advanced econometric models 📊 like PSM-DID and Generalized Synthetic Control to evaluate policy impacts on corporate ESG performance, urban innovation, and eco-tourism planning. Mr. Du’s interdisciplinary work bridges economics, environmental science, and technology, contributing to both academic and policy landscapes. His impactful publications and commitment to carbon neutrality 🌿 make him a leading voice in environmental and financial research 🔬📘.

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Experience 💼

Mr. Yongshan Du serves as an Associate Professor at the School of Business Administration, China University of Petroleum–Beijing at Karamay 🏫🇨🇳. His academic title reflects his expertise in green development 🌍, energy economics ⚡, and digital transformation 📈. A pioneer in applying advanced econometric tools 🧮 to real-world environmental and policy challenges, he leads impactful research projects on carbon trading, ESG performance 🏢✅, and eco-entrepreneurship 💡🌿. As a scholar deeply involved in interdisciplinary innovation 💼🔬, his title encapsulates both his academic standing and leadership in advancing sustainable solutions for future economic and environmental resilience 🌐📚.

Research Focus 🔎

Mr. Yongshan Du’s research focuses on the dynamic intersections of Digital Finance 💻💰, Energy Finance ⚡📊, and Green Innovation 🌿🏭. He explores how technology-driven financial systems can support low-carbon transitions, ESG improvements, and sustainable development goals 🌍🔋. His work critically evaluates carbon trading policies, green entrepreneurship, and eco-efficiency in tourism and urban economies 🏙️🧳📉. By blending quantitative methods with policy relevance, Mr. Du contributes to reshaping economic and environmental governance through data-driven insights 📈🔎. His research promotes a greener, smarter financial future, influencing both academic circles and national policy-making platforms 🧠📑🇨🇳.

Publications 📘

“The Impact of Low-Carbon City Pilot Policies on Green Innovation Efficiency in Chinese Cities: An Empirical Analysis Based on the Multi-Period PSM-DID Model”
🧑‍🔬 Author: Yongshan Du
🔬 Focus: Green Innovation, Policy Impact, Urban Sustainability
📊 Method: Multi-Period Propensity Score Matching – Difference in Differences (PSM-DID)

📗 “Can Carbon Emission Trading Policy Improve Corporate ESG Performance? – An Empirical Test Based on the Generalized Synthetic Control Method”
🧑‍🔬 Author: Yongshan Du
🌍 Focus: Carbon Trading, ESG Performance, Environmental Economics
🧮 Method: Generalized Synthetic Control Method

🌲 “Evaluating the Sustainability of a Tourism System Based on Emergy Accounting and Emergetic Ternary Diagrams: A Case Study of the Xinjiang Kanas Tourism Area”
🧑‍🔬 Author: Yongshan Du
🏞 Focus: Sustainable Tourism, Emergy Analysis, Systems Ecology
📈 Tool: Emergy Accounting, Emergetic Ternary Diagrams

💡 “The Impact of Technology Finance Pilot Policies on the Quality of Urban Entrepreneurship in China”
🧑‍🔬 Author: Yongshan Du
🚀 Focus: Tech Finance, Urban Innovation, Policy Analysis
🏙 Context: Urban Entrepreneurship, Pilot Policy Impact

Ms Mingfang Ba | Resource utilization of solid waste | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Mingfang Ba is a renowned professor at Ningbo University, China, specializing in civil engineering and environmental sciences. With over a decade of experience, she excels in sustainable material engineering, focusing on cement durability, green energy conservation, and solid waste utilization. Her groundbreaking work includes magnesium sulfate cement development and green concrete innovations. A prolific researcher, she has published 30+ SCI-indexed articles and holds three patents for eco-friendly materials. Ms. Ba’s expertise extends to consulting on green building standards, making her a trailblazer in sustainable civil engineering. Her dedication to research and society exemplifies academic excellence. 🌿🔬

Ms Mingfang Ba, Ningbo University, China

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Education🎓📖

Ms. Mingfang Ba holds a strong academic foundation in civil engineering and environmental sciences. She earned her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Zhejiang University, China, where she specialized in sustainable building materials and green construction practices. Her academic journey also includes a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, both completed with distinction. These qualifications underpin her expertise in cement material durability, green energy conservation, and waste utilization. Her educational background has equipped her with the knowledge to drive innovation in sustainable engineering and environmental stewardship. 🌍🏗️

Experience 🌍📚

Ms. Mingfang Ba has a progressive academic career at Ningbo University, China, spanning over a decade. Since 2019, she has served as a Professor, leading research, teaching, and academic initiatives in civil and environmental engineering. From 2013 to 2019, as an Associate Professor, she conducted advanced research, mentored graduate students, and drove academic growth. Earlier, as a Lecturer (2011–2013), she excelled in delivering undergraduate courses and contributing to departmental projects. Her expertise in sustainable engineering, academic leadership, and innovative research solidifies her as a key figure in civil engineering and environmental sciences. 🌿🔬📖

Research and Innovations 🔬🏗️

Ms. Mingfang Ba’s research focuses on sustainable materials and green engineering. Her completed and ongoing projects include studies on magnesium sulfate cement durability, carbonation effects, and green high-strength concrete from municipal waste. Funded by prestigious organizations like the National Natural Science Foundation of China and Zhejiang Provincial Foundation, her work integrates solid waste recycling into high-performance construction materials. She has pioneered technologies for ceramic aggregates and sea sand quality standards. Her efforts bridge environmental sustainability with innovative engineering solutions, advancing green practices in civil engineering. 🌍♻️📖

Research Focus 🌱

Ms. Mingfang Ba’s research is centered on sustainable construction materials and green engineering. Her key areas of focus include the long-term durability of cement-based materials, energy conservation in green buildings, and the resource utilization of solid waste. She has made remarkable contributions to cement material modification, enhancing reactivity, and understanding the hydration and hardening mechanisms of cement. Her work also emphasizes improving the durability of cement concrete products, paving the way for eco-friendly and sustainable engineering practices. Her research addresses critical environmental challenges while advancing innovation in construction materials. 🌍♻️🔧

Publications 📚

📄 Title: Performance and ecological assessment of eco-friendly high-strength cementitious matrix incorporating pottery sand derived from heavy metal sludge
👩‍🔬 Authors: Ma, H., Shi, Q., Wang, L., Shen, L., Ba, M.
📚 Journal: Case Studies in Construction Materials

📄 Title: Effects of secondary aluminum ash sintered ground powder on properties of calcium sulfoaluminate cement-based grouting materials
👩‍🔬 Authors: Ba, M., Xie, J., Ma, X., Lin, R., Shen, Y.
📚 Journal: Construction and Building Materials

📄 Title: Properties of alkali activated materials prepared with secondary aluminum ash sintered powder
👩‍🔬 Authors: Ma, Z., Ma, H., Chen, Y., Ba, M., Shao, N.
📚 Journal: Construction and Building Materials

📄 Title: Effect of Pre-Wetting Heavy Metal Sludge Sintered Pottery Sand on Performance of Ultra-High Strength Concrete
👩‍🔬 Authors: Wang, S., Ma, H., Ji, L., Ba, M., Shao, N.
📚 Journal: Bulletin of the Chinese Ceramic Society

📄 Title: Effects of heavy metal sludge sintered and ground powder on properties of modified magnesium oxysulfate (MMOS) cementitious materials
👩‍🔬 Authors: Shen, Y., Xu, Z., Fang, S., Ba, M., Zhang, Y.
📚 Journal: Case Studies in Construction Materials

📄 Title: Activation and mechanism of pulverized surface treatment sludge
👩‍🔬 Authors: Cheng, W., Gao, Q., Zhang, Y., Ba, M., Chu, H.
📚 Journal: Tumu yu Huanjing Gongcheng Xuebao/Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Mr Yongshan Du | Recycling and Circular Economy in Materials | Best Researcher Award

Mr Yongshan Du | Recycling and Circular Economy in Materials | Best Researcher Award

Mr Yongshan Du, China University of Petroleum-Beijing at Karamay, China

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