Baiyan Li | Metal-organic framework | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Baiyan Li | Metal-organic framework | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Nankai University, China.

Baiyan Li, Ph.D. πŸŽ“ is a distinguished professor at Nankai University, specializing in functional porous materials for environmental and green chemistry 🌱. He earned his doctorate in Inorganic Chemistry from Jilin University and has held prestigious research positions at KAUST, Rutgers University, and the University of South Florida 🌏. His work focuses on adsorption, catalysis, and gas separation πŸ—οΈ, contributing to solutions for nuclear waste, COβ‚‚ capture, and water purification πŸ’§. A recipient of multiple national grants and awards πŸ†, Dr. Li has authored numerous high-impact publications and holds patents in materials science and chemistry πŸ”¬.

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Professional Profile
Suitability for the Researcher Award

Dr. Baiyan Li is an outstanding researcher in materials science, environmental chemistry, and functional porous materials. His extensive contributions to metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), porous organic polymers (POPs), and advanced material development make him a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With global research experience at prestigious institutions like KAUST, Rutgers University, and the University of South Florida, his work has a significant impact on solving critical environmental and energy challenges.

πŸŽ“ Education:

  • Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry (2007–2010) – Jilin University πŸ›οΈ
  • M.S. in Organic Chemistry (2004–2007) – Heilongjiang University πŸ§ͺ
  • B.S. in Applied Chemistry (1999–2003) – Heilongjiang University πŸ…

πŸ§‘β€πŸ”¬ Research & Professional Experience:

  • Professor (2019–Present) – Nankai University 🌿 (Functional porous materials for environmental & green chemistry)
  • Research Scientist (2017–2019) – KAUST, Saudi Arabia 🌍 (Adsorption, separation & catalysis)
  • Postdoctoral Scholar (2015–2017) – Rutgers University, USA πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ (Metal-organic frameworks for Hg(II) removal & nuclear waste gas capture)
  • Postdoctoral Scholar (2014–2015) – University of South Florida πŸ—οΈ (Porous organic polymers for uranium extraction, COβ‚‚ capture & energy storage)
  • Postdoctoral Scholar (2012–2014) – Jilin University / University of South Florida πŸ”¬ (MOFs for catalysis & gas separation)
  • Postdoctoral Scholar (2011–2012) – Jilin University βš›οΈ (Designing MOFs for adsorption & fluorescence sensing)

 

Professional Development πŸš€πŸ“–

Baiyan Li, Ph.D. πŸ… has built an impressive career in materials science and environmental chemistry 🌱. As a professor at Nankai University πŸ›οΈ, he specializes in functional porous materials for adsorption, catalysis, and separation 🌍. His international experience includes research roles at KAUST, Rutgers University, and the University of South Florida πŸ”¬. Dr. Li has contributed significantly to nuclear waste management, COβ‚‚ capture, and green chemistry βš›οΈ. A recipient of prestigious grants and awards πŸ†, he has authored high-impact publications πŸ“š and holds multiple patents in metal-organic frameworks and porous polymers πŸ§ͺ.

Research Focus πŸ”πŸ€–

Dr. Baiyan Li’s research revolves around functional porous materials πŸ—οΈ, with applications in environmental chemistry 🌍, green chemistry ♻️, and energy storage ⚑. His work includes metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and porous organic polymers (POPs) for gas separation πŸ’¨, COβ‚‚ capture 🌱, nuclear waste management ☒️, and heavy metal removal πŸ’§. He also explores catalysis, fluorescence sensing, and hydrogen storage πŸ”‹. With numerous high-impact publications πŸ“š and patents πŸ†, Dr. Li contributes to sustainable technologies and advanced material development for real-world environmental challenges 🌿.

πŸ† Awards & Honors of Baiyan Li

  • Introduction Plan of The Fifteenth Overseas Chinese High-Level Talents 🌍✨
  • Hundred Young Academic Leaders of Nankai University πŸŽ“πŸ…
  • Key R&D Program of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (Grant No. 2022YFA1503300) πŸ”¬πŸ”
  • National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grants No. 21978138, 22242002, 22471131) πŸ“œπŸ’‘
  • China Postdoctoral Science Foundation Project (Special Support 2012) πŸŽ–οΈπŸ§ͺ
  • China Postdoctoral Science Foundation Project (2011) πŸ†πŸ”¬
  • Superior Postdoctoral Foundation of Jilin University (2011) πŸŽ“πŸ“š
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Publication Top Notes:
  • πŸ“Œ Mercury nano-trap for removal of Hg(II) – Nature Communications, 2014, Cited by: 585
  • πŸ”¬ Applications of MOFs with multi-functional sites – Coord. Chem. Rev., 2016, Cited by: 527
  • 🌿 COβ‚‚ capture by dual-functionalized MOF – Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2012, Cited by: 516
  • βš›οΈ Ο€-Complexation in porous framework for ethylene adsorption – J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2014, Cited by: 436
  • πŸ’‘ Dual-functional MOF as luminescent sensor – Chem. Commun., 2013, Cited by: 371
  • πŸ’§ Luminescent MOF for heavy metal detection & removal – ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 2016, Cited by: 369
  • ☒️ MOF-based traps for organic iodides in nuclear waste – Nature Communications, 2017, Cited by: 259
  • πŸ”₯ BrΓΈnsted & Lewis acid MOF for catalysis – J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2015, Cited by: 258
  • πŸ—οΈ Bifunctionalized MOF catalyst via post-synthetic modification – Chem. Commun., 2012, Cited by: 257
  • ☒️ Porous aromatic framework for uranium adsorption – ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 2017, Cited by: 247

πŸ“Œ Conclusion:

Dr. Baiyan Li’s groundbreaking contributions in materials chemistry and environmental sustainability set him apart as an exceptional scientist. His ability to translate cutting-edge research into practical solutions for global challenges makes him highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award. His work continues to shape the future of sustainable materials and environmental technologies.