ZhenYU | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Posted on by ScienceFather

ZhenYU | Engineering | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. ZhenYU,City University of Hong Kong,China

Zhen Yu (于摒) πŸŽ“ holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Thermophysics from Zhejiang University and a Ph.D. in Material Science & Engineering from the National University of Singapore. As an Assistant Professor at Tianjin University and now a Postdoctoral Fellow at City University of Hong Kong, he specializes in interfacial solar evaporators and plastic recycling. Yu has received numerous honors including national scholarships and a Humboldt Scholarship. With over ten publications as first or corresponding author, his research focuses on clean water production and sustainable energy solutions. Yu’s interdisciplinary expertise and innovative contributions continue to drive advancements in environmental engineering.

 

Publication Profile

Scopus

Academic Qualification

Dr.Zhen Yu, born on January 19, 1996, is a highly accomplished researcher in engineering and material science. Holding dual Ph.D. degrees from Zhejiang University and the National University of Singapore, he has garnered expertise in interfacial solar evaporators and plastic recycling. His academic journey includes prestigious positions such as Assistant Professor at Tianjin University and currently, as a Postdoctoral Fellow at City University of Hong Kong. With an impressive publication record and numerous accolades, including national scholarships and a Humboldt Scholarship, Yu’s work focuses on sustainable solutions for clean water production and environmental conservation πŸŒ±πŸ’§.

 

Research Focus

Dr.Zhen Yu’s research primarily focuses on two key areas: (1) the development and optimization of interfacial solar evaporators for efficient water production, including seawater resource utilization, and (2) innovative methods for the recycling and upcycling of plastics, particularly addressing micro-plastic and nano-plastic pollution. Through his interdisciplinary work, Yu aims to contribute to sustainable solutions for clean water provision and environmental conservation, while also addressing critical challenges related to plastic waste management. His dedication to these fields is evident in his numerous publications and prestigious honors, positioning him as a leading figure in the pursuit of a greener, more sustainable future πŸŒ±πŸ’§πŸ”„.

 

Publication Top Notes

  1. Waste PET-derived MOF-5 for high-efficiency removal of tetracycline 🌿 (Cited by 1, 2024)
  2. Self-Sustained Programmable Hygroelectronic Interfaces for Humidity-Regulated Hierarchical Information Encryption and Display 🌐 (Cited by 8, 2024)
  3. Synthesis of P-(NiCo)CO3/TiO2/Ti Self-Supported Electrode with High Catalytic Activity and Stability for Hydrogen Evolution ⚑ (Cited by 0, 2024)
  4. Multifunctional Sandwich-Structured Super-Hygroscopic Zinc-Based MOF-Overlayed Cooling Wearables for Special Personal Thermal Management ❄️ (Cited by 2, 2024)
  5. Blue Hierarchical TiO2 Nanotube Array for Significantly Enhanced Electrochemical Oxidation Performance and Stability of Tetracycline Degradation πŸŒ€ (Cited by 1, 2023)
  6. Micro–Nano Water Film Enabled High-Performance Interfacial Solar Evaporation β˜€οΈ (Cited by 14, 2023)
  7. A stable all-day interfacial evaporation multistage distillation driven by solar photothermal and solar electrothermal 🌞 (Cited by 4, 2023)
  8. High-salinity brine desalination and wastewater treatment strategies based on solar-driven interfacial evaporators πŸ’§ (Cited by 11, 2023)
  9. A three-dimensional folded multistage distillation device with enhanced air convection for efficient solar interface evaporation πŸ”₯ (Cited by 5, 2023)
  10. Extendable Solar Interfacial Evaporator with High Salt Resistance Achieved by Managing the Evaporation Region 🏞️ (Cited by 2, 2023)