Guangyang Liu | Environmental Risk Assessment | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Guangyang Liu | Environmental Risk Assessment | Research Excellence Award

Deputy director | Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences | China

Prof. Guangyang Liu is a Research Fellow, Ph.D. supervisor, and CAAS Young Talent at the Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS). His research focuses on nutritional quality and safety control of vegetable products, integrating multidisciplinary approaches across analytical chemistry, horticulture, nanoscience, and materials science. His work aims to address global challenges in food safety, sustainable agriculture, and public health through innovative nanotechnology-enabled solutions. Dr. Liu has made notable contributions to the development of advanced porous organic nanomaterials, the detection and control of agricultural chemical contaminants, and the enhancement of nutritional quality in vegetables. He has successfully established a comprehensive technology system that supports new nanomaterial creation, rapid pollutant detection, controlled removal, and the separation and purification of bioactive compounds. His research outcomes have significantly advanced risk assessment, quality evaluation, and safety assurance in vegetable production. He has published 129 academic papers, including 90 SCI papers, with 56 as first or corresponding author in leading journals such as Chemical Engineering Journal, Journal of Hazardous Materials, TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, and Food Chemistry. His publications have achieved a cumulative impact factor exceeding 395, with 21 papers in journals of impact factor above 8, and 12 above 10. His work has earned two ESI Highly Cited Papers and an H-index of 32. Dr. Liu holds 22 authorized invention patents, has edited multiple monographs, and contributed to national agricultural standards. His achievements have been widely recognized, including the National Commercial Science and Technology Progress Award (First Prize), CAAS Young Talent honors, Sigma Xi Full Membership, and listing among the World’s Top 2% Scientists. He serves on expert panels, editorial boards, and international review committees, reinforcing his influence in advancing global food safety and agricultural sustainability.

Research Profiles: Scopus | ORCID
Publications

Analysis of microstructure properties of Ni–Fe MOFs and their influence on selective recognition of single and binary dye systems. npj Clean Water. (2 citations)

Enhanced insecticidal activity and bioavailability of thiacloprid from pH-responsive porous MPN(Fe)@ZIF-8 nanocarrier. Journal of Cleaner Production.

Coral-like magnetic metal–organic framework for selective adsorption and detection of thiabendazole in tomato and Chinese cabbage samples. Foods.

Matrix interference of vegetable on enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for parathion residue detection. Foods.

Zhou Jingya | Environmental Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Zhou Jingya | Environmental Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Yanbian University | China

Zhou Jingya, a lecturer at the College of Geography and Ocean Science, Yanbian University, has developed a strong academic foundation in marine engineering, corrosion science, and environmental protection. Her research focuses on the interaction between marine microbial activities and material degradation, emphasizing sustainable and resilient solutions for oceanic infrastructure. Zhou has played a significant role in several prestigious national projects, including studies funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China on targeted antibacterial nanomaterials, the engineering behavior of calcareous sand in the South China Sea, and the combined effects of sea-ice cycles and microbial corrosion on marine structures. As the principal investigator of multiple projects, including those supported by the Jilin Provincial Department of Education and Yanbian University, Zhou explores green concrete and microbial self-healing systems in the context of carbon neutrality and cross-border water pollution mitigation. Her scientific contributions are marked by first and corresponding author roles in several high-impact journals such as International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, Ocean Engineering, Materials, and Microorganisms. Notable publications include research on microbial-induced concrete corrosion and dynamic sulfur cycle modeling in urban sewage systems under extreme environmental conditions. She has also authored a technical book titled Microbial Evaluation and Management Techniques for High-Temperature and High-Salt Urban Sewage Pipelines (2025), reflecting her applied expertise in environmental microbiology. Zhou’s innovative approach combines advanced imaging, biofilm modeling, and multivariate analyses to uncover new mechanisms of material-environment interactions. Her teaching excellence is evidenced by award-winning work on blended learning for environmental bioremediation engineering. With a growing academic influence, reflected in multiple SCI-indexed papers and leadership in interdisciplinary projects, Zhou continues to advance sustainable engineering solutions at the intersection of microbiology, materials science, and marine environmental systems.

Profile: ORCID
Fearuted Publications:

  • Zhang, X., Li, Y., Wang, J., & Liu, H. (2025). Dynamic modeling of the sulfur cycle in urban sewage pipelines under high-temperature and high-salinity conditions. Microorganisms, 13(7), 1534.

  • Zhang, X., Li, Y., Wang, J., & Liu, H. (2025). Mapping the knowledge domain of ocean acidification impacts on marine microbial communities: Visual exploration based on CiteSpace. Preprints.