Dr. Yuyang Yao, zhejiang university of technology, China
Dr. Yuyang Yao is a PhD candidate in Chemical Engineering at Zhejiang University of Technology (ZJUT) under the supervision of Professors Zhenlu Shen and Jiangnan Shen. He is currently engaged in a joint research program at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, supported by ZJUT and CSC. His research focuses on the development of ion exchange membranes with antibacterial properties for water treatment applications. Through an interdisciplinary approach combining environmental science, biology, materials science, and chemical engineering, he aims to design and synthesize novel membranes to address biofouling issues in practical applications.
Publication Profile
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Awards and Honors
Dr. Yuyang Yao has received numerous accolades for his academic and entrepreneurial achievements. Notable awards include the Gold Award in the 7th Zhejiang Province “Internet+” Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, the Provincial Excellence Award in the 13th Zhejiang College Student Career Planning Competition, and the Silver Award in the 13th “Challenge Cup” College Student Entrepreneurship Competition. He has also earned multiple scholarships, including the National Scholarship and Academic Innovation Award in 2024, as well as the Energy and Environmental Conference Academic Rising Star Award. Additionally, he was honored as an Outstanding Graduate Student Cadre and has been recognized as a leader in academic and extracurricular activities.
Dr. Yuyang Yao’s research primarily focuses on enhancing the efficiency and performance of electrodialysis systems, particularly in desalination and resource recovery. His work involves the development of innovative materials, such as anion exchange membranes (AEMs) with enhanced anti-biofouling and antibacterial properties, incorporating nanomaterials like graphene oxide (GO) and silver (Ag) nanosheets. Additionally, Dr. Yao explores the integration of electrochromic and photocatalytic functionalities to improve membrane performance. His interdisciplinary expertise spans material science, environmental engineering, and chemical processes, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and advanced separation technologies. 🌊⚡🧪
Publication Top Notes 
- Enhancing anti-biofouling activity in electrodialysis by spraying GO@Ag nanosheets on anion exchange membranes (2025) – Cited by 1 📄🔬
- Rational regulation of post-electrodialysis electrochromic anion exchange membranes via TiO2@Ag synergistically strengthens visible-light photocatalytic anti-contamination activity (2024) – Cited by 1 🌟🔧
- Advancing electrodialysis: Harnessing the potential of spiral-wound membrane stacks for improved desalination-efficiency and cost-efficiency (2024) – Cited by 1 🌊💡
- Strategies for lithium extraction from salt lakes by nanofiltration and selective-electrodialysis and analysis of differences between the two methods (2024) – Cited by 5 ⚡🔋
- Bifunctional side-chains decorating a distorted poly(aryl ether sulfone) backbone to endow an anion exchange membrane with high perm-selectivity for chloride ions (2024) – Cited by 2 💧🔬
- The mitigation potential of synergistic quorum quenching and antibacterial properties for biofilm proliferation and membrane biofouling (2024) – Cited by 1 🦠🚫
- Ion Resource Recovery via Electrodialysis Fabricated with Poly(Arylene Ether Sulfone)-Based Anion Exchange Membrane in Organic Solvent System (2024) – Cited by 3 🌱🔄
- Eco-infused interfacial enhancement of the anti-biofouling activity in anion exchange membranes for electrodialysis desalination (2024) – Cited by 11 🌍🔧
- Unlocking electrodialysis efficiency with spacer mesh geometry and material conductivity via finite element analysis (2024) ⚙️🔍
- Rechargeable Multifunctional Anti-Bacterial AEMs for Electrodialysis: Improving Anti-Biological Performance via Synergistic Antibacterial Mechanism (2023) – Cited by 5 🛡️🔋