associate research fellow, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, China
Wang Tong, an Associate Research Fellow and Master’s Supervisor at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, earned her Ph.D. in Materials Physics and Chemistry from Fudan University in 2021. Honored as a Shanghai Yangfan Talent in 2022, she’s an emerging leader in energy photonics and radiative cooling research. She currently leads significant projects under the National Natural Science Foundation and Shanghai’s Qimingxing Cultivation Program.
Publication Profile
scholar
Education 📚
Doctorate in Materials Physics and Chemistry, Fudan University (2021) – focused on advancing energy-saving materials. Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Materials Science provided her with a robust foundation in physics, chemistry, and engineering principles, culminating in specialized research on thermochromic and photonic materials.
Experience
Associate Research Fellow, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, responsible for pioneering work in energy photonics, radiative cooling, and thermal management solutions. Wang’s expertise includes leading key government-funded projects and publishing impactful research in top journals, showcasing her innovations in scalable and adaptive cooling materials.
Awards and Honors 🏆
2022 Shanghai Yangfan Talent Award, recognized for exceptional contributions to material science. 📈 Leads the Youth Project of the National Natural Science Foundation and the Shanghai Qimingxing Program, advancing radiative cooling research with high-impact publications in Nature Communications, ACS Photonics, and Chemical Engineering Journal.
Research Focus 🌞
Key areas: 1) Energy Photonics, exploring efficient light-energy conversion; 2) Micro-Nano Radiative Cooling Materials, aiming to improve passive cooling methods; and 3) Smart Window Thermal Management, developing adaptive coatings to enhance energy savings in urban buildings and environmental sustainability.
Publication Top Notes
“A structural polymer for highly efficient all-day passive radiative cooling,” Nature Communications, 12(1), 365, 2021 – 507 citations.
“Recent progress in hollow silica: Template synthesis, morphologies and applications,” Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 227, 121-136, 2016 – 169 citations.
“Scalable and waterborne titanium-dioxide-free thermochromic coatings for self-adaptive passive radiative cooling and heating,” Cell Reports Physical Science, 3(3), 2022 – 85 citations.
“Micelle-template synthesis of hollow silica spheres for improving water vapor permeability of waterborne polyurethane membrane,” Scientific Reports, 7(1), 46638, 2017 – 85 citations.
“A self-adaptive film for passive radiative cooling and solar heating regulation,” Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2022 – 58 citations.
“Ordered Porous Polymer Films for Highly Efficient Passive Daytime Radiative Cooling,” ACS Photonics, 10(9), 3124-3132, 2023 – 18 citations.
“Preparation of biomimetic hair-like composite coatings with water-collecting and superamphiphobic properties,” Progress in Organic Coatings, 158, 106372, 2021 – 13 citations.
“Janus nanofiber antibacterial membrane for switchable separation of oil/water emulsions,” ACS Applied Nano Materials, 5(9), 13037-13046, 2022 – 12 citations.
“A scalable and durable polydimethylsiloxane-coated nanoporous polyethylene textile for daytime radiative cooling,” Nanophotonics, 13(5), 601-609, 2024 – 11 citations.
“Scalable and flexible porous hybrid film as a thermal insulating subambient radiative cooler for energy-saving buildings,” National Science Open, 2(4), 20220063, 2023 – 9 citations.
Conclusion
Wang Tong is an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to her innovative research in sustainable materials and energy photonics, which has already garnered notable recognition. Her substantial contributions to radiative cooling technologies and her role in mentoring emerging researchers further underscore her commitment to advancing both her field and scientific education. Addressing her opportunities for industry collaboration and international networking could further amplify her research’s real-world impact, making her an influential figure in sustainable energy solutions.