Prof .Zhaoju Yu | Ceramics | Best Researcher Award|

Zhaoju Yu is a Full Professor at the College of Materials, Xiamen University, China. She is recognized globally for her work in materials science and nanotechnology, with over 100 peer-reviewed papers and 8 patents. She has delivered 40 invited talks at major international conferences and has held prominent roles as Associate Editor for leading journals like the Journal of the American Ceramic Society. Zhaoju is an active participant in international collaborations, including a guest professorship at Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany.

🎓 Education

Zhaoju Yu completed her academic studies in materials science, with advanced training in ceramic technology and nanomaterials. She further enriched her academic journey through a Humboldt Research Fellowship (2016) and international collaboration with Technische Universität Darmstadt. Her multidisciplinary education bridges materials chemistry, nanotechnology, and polymer-derived ceramics, which she applies to both her research and editorial roles in top scientific journals.

👩‍🏫 Experience

Zhaoju Yu has extensive academic and research experience, beginning as a researcher in materials science and rising to her current position as Full Professor at Xiamen University. She has been a Guest Professor in Germany and an Associate Editor for leading journals. Zhaoju has presented at numerous prestigious international conferences and served as Guest Editor-in-chief for the Journal of the European Ceramic Society. She also holds positions on the editorial boards of various journals, contributing to her leadership in materials science.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Prof. Yu has received numerous accolades, including the Humboldt Research Fellowship (2016), the prestigious “ECD Jubilee Global Diversity Award,” and the title of “ACerS Global Ambassador” (2022). Her recognition extends globally for her contributions to materials science, and she has been honored for her editorial work with top journals in ceramics and materials technology. Zhaoju’s awards highlight her status as a prominent figure in the international materials science community.

🔬 Research Focus

Zhaoju Yu’s research focuses on cutting-edge topics in materials chemistry and nanotechnology, including the synthesis of preceramic polymers, polymer-derived nanoscaled ceramics, and their functional properties. She explores the structural properties of advanced materials and contributes to understanding the role of ceramics in technology. Her research has earned her global recognition, reflected in her extensive publication record and her involvement in leading academic journals in ceramics and materials science.