Wenhui Yao | Corrosion and protection | Women Researcher Award

Prof. Wenhui Yao | Corrosion and protection | Women Researcher Award

Professor at Chongqing University in China.

Dr. Wenhui Yao 🏅 is an Associate Professor at the College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, China 🇨🇳. He holds a Ph.D. from Pusan National University 🎓 and has expertise in corrosion protection of Mg alloys, slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces, and superhydrophobic coatings 🔬. His research focuses on advanced surface treatments, including micro-arc oxidation and thermal evaporation. With numerous high-impact publications 📖, Dr. Yao contributes significantly to materials science. His work advances protective coatings and sustainable materials, shaping the future of corrosion-resistant technologies ⚙️.

Professional Profile

🔍 Summary of Suitability

  • Expert in Surface Engineering & Corrosion Protection 🔬 – Pioneering work in slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces, superhydrophobic coatings, and mesoporous materials.

  • Advancements in Protective Coatings ⚙️ – Developed innovative methods such as micro-arc oxidation, sputtering, and thermal evaporation to enhance material durability.

  • High-Impact Research 📖 – Published extensively in leading scientific journals, contributing to major advancements in materials science.

  • Sustainable Innovations 🌍 – Focuses on eco-friendly corrosion-resistant technologies and materials for water splitting, promoting green energy solutions.

Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. – College of Materials Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, South Korea 🇰🇷

  • Master’s – College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, China 🇨🇳

  • Bachelor’s – College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, China University of Petroleum ⚙️

Experience 🏅

  • Associate Professor – College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, China 🇨🇳

  • Specializes in corrosion protection of Mg alloys, slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces, and superhydrophobic coatings 🔬

  • Expert in surface treatment techniques such as micro-arc oxidation, sputtering, thermal evaporation, and e-beam evaporation ⚙️

  • Published numerous high-impact research papers in materials science journals 📖

Professional Development 🚀📖

Dr. Wenhui Yao 🏅 has made significant strides in materials science, specializing in corrosion protection, superhydrophobic coatings, and surface engineering 🔬. As an Associate Professor at Chongqing University 🇨🇳, he actively advances research in slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces and mesoporous non-noble metal materials ⚙️. His expertise in micro-arc oxidation, sputtering, and thermal evaporation has led to groundbreaking innovations. With numerous high-impact publications 📖, he contributes to the scientific community through cutting-edge research and collaboration. Dr. Yao’s dedication to sustainable and protective coatings continues to drive advancements in materials engineering, making a lasting impact on corrosion-resistant technologies 🌍.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Wenhui Yao’s research focuses on materials science and surface engineering 🔬, particularly in corrosion protection and advanced coatings. His work on slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces and superhydrophobic coatings helps develop durable, self-cleaning, and anti-corrosive materials ⚙️. He also explores mesoporous non-noble metal materials for water splitting, contributing to sustainable energy solutions 🌍. His expertise includes micro-arc oxidation, sputtering, and thermal evaporation, which enhance material durability and functionality 🏗️. Dr. Yao’s innovations in protective coatings and anti-corrosion materials play a crucial role in industrial applications, improving the longevity of metal surfaces and promoting eco-friendly engineering solutions 🚀.

📚 Publications & Scientific Contributions 📝

📌 Superhydrophobic coatings for corrosion protection of magnesium alloys – W Yao, W Liang, G Huang, B Jiang, A Atrens, F Pan | Journal of Materials Science & Technology 52, 100-118 | 📅 2020 | 🔍 216 citations

📌 Micro‐arc oxidation of magnesium alloys: A review – W Yao, L Wu, J Wang, B Jiang, D Zhang, M Serdechnova, T Shulha, … | Journal of Materials Science & Technology 118, 158-180 | 📅 2022 | 🔍 158 citations

📌 A self-healing corrosion protection coating with graphene oxide carrying 8-hydroxyquinoline doped in layered double hydroxide on a micro-arc oxidation coating – Y Chen, L Wu, W Yao, Y Chen, Z Zhong, W Ci, J Wu, Z Xie, Y Yuan, F Pan | Corrosion Science 194, 109941 | 📅 2022 | 🔍 152 citations

📌 One-step in situ synthesis of graphene oxide/MgAl-layered double hydroxide coating on a micro-arc oxidation coating for enhanced corrosion protection of magnesium alloys – Y Chen, L Wu, W Yao, Z Zhong, Y Chen, J Wu, F Pan | Surface and Coatings Technology 413, 127083 | 📅 2021 | 🔍 104 citations

📌 Improved corrosion resistance of AZ31 Mg alloy coated with MXenes/MgAl-LDHs composite layer modified with yttrium – Y Wu, L Wu, W Yao, B Jiang, J Wu, Y Chen, X Chen, Q Zhan, G Zhang, … | Electrochimica Acta 374, 137913 | 📅 2021 | 🔍 95 citations

📌 Recent developments in slippery liquid-infused porous surface – W Yao, L Wu, L Sun, B Jiang, F Pan | Progress in Organic Coatings 166, 106806 | 📅 2022 | 🔍 76 citations

📌 Robust, self-cleaning, amphiphobic coating with flower-like nanostructure on micro-patterned polymer substrate – W Yao, L Li, OL Li, YW Cho, MY Jeong, YR Cho | Chemical Engineering Journal 352, 173-181 | 📅 2018 | 🔍 67 citations

📌 Development of metal-organic framework (MOF) decorated graphene oxide/MgAl-layered double hydroxide coating via microstructural optimization for anti-corrosion micro-arc … – Y Chen, L Wu, W Yao, J Wu, J Xiang, X Dai, T Wu, Y Yuan, J Wang, … | Journal of Materials Science & Technology 130, 12-26 | 📅 2022 | 🔍 58 citations

Conclusion

While Dr. Wenhui Yao is not eligible for the Women Researcher Award, his outstanding contributions to materials science and protective coatings make him an excellent candidate for a Best Researcher Award.

 

Dr. Aurelien Francis Kamga ngounoue | Electrochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Aurelien Francis Kamga ngounoue | Electrochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Aurelien Francis Kamga ngounoue, University of Yaounde, Cameroon

🧪 Dr. Francis Aurelien Ngounoue Kamga is a Cameroonian researcher specializing in organic and inorganic synthetic chemistry, with a focus on coordination chemistry. He earned his Ph.D. in Coordination Chemistry from the University of Yaoundé I in 2022, studying metal complexes with Schiff bases under Professor Peter Teke Ndifon. Dr. Ngounoue Kamga has held prestigious fellowships, including the “Petrache Poenaru” Postdoctoral Scholarship and the “Eugen Ionescu” Doctoral Scholarship at the National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest. His expertise includes electrochemistry, organometallic chemistry, and computational chemistry, with several high-impact publications.

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Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Francis Aurelien Ngounoue Kamga is a highly suitable candidate for a Best Researcher Award due to his outstanding contributions to the field of coordination chemistry and his multidisciplinary expertise in electrochemistry, organometallic chemistry, and computational chemistry. His research on metal complexes with Schiff bases and their biological and electrochemical properties demonstrates a strong impact on both fundamental and applied chemistry, making him a compelling contender for the award.

🎓 Education and Experience

  • Ph.D. in Coordination Chemistry (2022) – University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon
  • “Petrache Poenaru” Postdoctoral Scholarship (2023–2024) – POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Romania 🇷🇴
  • “Eugen Ionescu” Doctoral Scholarship (2021–2022) – POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Romania
  • Part-time Lecturer & Laboratory Technician – University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon 🇨🇲
  • Research Assistant – Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plants (IMPM)
  • Intern – UCB Cameroon

🚀 Professional Development

Dr. Ngounoue Kamga’s research spans electrochemistry, coordination chemistry, and computational chemistry. He has contributed to the electrochemical and spectroscopic study of metal complexes, presenting his work at major scientific events like the 70th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry and the IEEE 2nd Scientific Research Symposium in Bucharest. His research at the Laboratory of Electrochemical Processes in Organic Solvents under Professor Eleonora-Mihaela Ungureanu advanced understanding of nickel(II) complexes with Schiff bases. Proficient in French and English, he excels in analytical techniques such as IR, NMR, UV-Vis, and XRD and molecular modeling. 🌍🔬

🔎 Research Focus

Dr. Ngounoue Kamga’s research focuses on coordination chemistry and the synthesis and characterization of metal complexes with biological and electrochemical properties. His work on Schiff base complexes with metals like V(IV), Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) explores their structural, spectroscopic, and biological activities. He integrates electrochemical methods with computational chemistry to understand reaction mechanisms and material properties. His research advances applications in catalysis, sensor development, and biological activity. His computational work provides insights into reaction pathways and complex stability. 🔬⚗️💡

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • 🏅 “Petrache Poenaru” Postdoctoral Scholarship – POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Romania (2023–2024)
  • 🏅 “Eugen Ionescu” Doctoral Scholarship – POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Romania (2021–2022)
  • 🎤 Presented at 70th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry (2023)
  • 🎤 Presented at IEEE 2nd Scientific Research Symposium – Bucharest (2023)
  • 🏅 Published in Molecules and U.P.B. Scientific Bulletin – High-impact journals

Publication Top Notes:

1️⃣ Experiments and Calculation on New N,N-bis-Tetrahydroacridines (2024) – Molecules, 29, 4082 📖 🔬
🔗 [DOI: 10.3390/molecules29174082]

2️⃣ Electrochemical and Optical Investigation and DFT Calculation on two Tetrahydroacridines (2024) – U.P.B. Sci. Bull., Series B, Vol 86, Iss 2 🧪💡

3️⃣ Electrochemical Investigation on 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroacridine-9-carboxamide in Different Organic Solvents (2024) – U.P.B. Sci. Bull., Series B, Vol 86, Iss 1 ⚗️📊

4️⃣ Ni(II)-Salophen—Comprehensive Analysis on Electrochemical and Spectral Characterization and Biological Studies (2023) – Molecules, 28, 5464 ⚛️🦠
🔗 [DOI: 10.3390/molecules28145464]

5️⃣ Cobalt (II), Nickel (II) and Copper (II) complexes of Tetradentate Schiff base ligands derived from 4-Nitro-O-phenylenediamine (2022) – Egypt. J. Chem. 65(9), 477-495 ⚙️🔬
🔗 [DOI: 10.21608/EJCHEM.2022.82313.4087]

6️⃣ Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Activities of Binuclear Metal Complexes of 2-Benzoylpyridine and Phenyl(Pyridin-2-yl)Methanediol (2021) – Open J. Inorg. Chem., 11, 20-42 🏗️🧫
🔗 [DOI: 10.4236/ojic.2021.111002]

7️⃣ Antimicrobial and antioxidant studies on some transition metal complexes derived from the Schiff base ligand, 4-hydroxypent-3-en-2-ylideneaminophenol (2015) – Der Pharma Chemica, 7(5), 101-106 🦠🛡️