Mr. YongJun Bian | Biosensor | Young Scientist Award

Xiamen University College of Materials, China.

Yongjun Bian, is a motivated materials scientist with a strong foundation in polymer chemistry and nanomaterials. He earned his Master’s degree in Materials Engineering from Xiamen University, consistently ranking in the top 20% of his cohort. His research spans natural polymer upcycling and biosensor development, contributing to environmental sustainability and biomedical diagnostics. Yongjun demonstrated academic excellence through multiple scholarships and authored a peer-reviewed article as first author. With hands-on experience in material synthesis, characterization, and application, he has worked extensively with advanced tools like SEM, TEM, and XRD. He brings a strong interdisciplinary perspective, combining materials science, chemistry, and biomedical applications. His goal is to pursue innovative research that addresses real-world challenges in health and environment. Yongjun’s dedication to scientific inquiry is reflected in his consistent achievements and contributions to collaborative research projects. He is currently seeking opportunities to expand his expertise in cutting-edge materials research.

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🎓 Education

Yongjun Bian holds a Master’s degree in Materials Engineering (2020–2023) from Xiamen University, School of Materials Science, where he completed advanced coursework in Organic Electronics, Nanomaterial Fabrication, Polymer Rheology, and Functional Polymers. He consistently ranked in the top 20% of his class and received the Xiamen University Academic Scholarship and President’s Scholarship throughout his program.Previously, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Materials Chemistry (2016–2020) from Northeast Forestry University. During his undergraduate years, Yongjun studied core courses including Materials Science Fundamentals, Analytical and Physical Chemistry, and Composite Materials. His academic performance placed him among the top 20% of his peers, earning him multiple scholarships and recognition as an “Outstanding Student Leader.”These educational experiences laid a strong foundation in both theoretical and applied aspects of materials science, enabling him to contribute meaningfully to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of environmental sustainability and biomedical applications.

🧪 Experience

Yongjun Bian’s research journey began at Northeast Forestry University (2017–2019), where he developed eco-friendly polyurethane foams enhanced with micro-nano carbon layers for improved flame resistance and thermal stability, resulting in two publications. He also created lignin-cellulose aerogels with over 94% methylene blue adsorption efficiency for wastewater treatment.At Xiamen University (2020–2022), Yongjun worked on cutting-edge biosensors, synthesizing gold nanoparticle-modified polymer microcapsules to detect cancer biomarkers with ultra-high sensitivity (limit of detection: 0.1 pmol/L). He conducted in-depth material characterization using techniques like SEM, TEM, XRD, TGA, and fluorescence spectroscopy. He is currently preparing a manuscript on nucleic acid detection using sporopollenin microcapsule biosensors. These projects showcase his capabilities in synthesis, functionalization, and performance evaluation of materials for both environmental and biomedical applications, highlighting his ability to integrate fundamental chemistry with practical innovation.

🏅 Awards & Honors

Throughout his academic career, Yongjun Bian has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, earning prestigious scholarships and honors. At Xiamen University, he received the Academic Scholarship and the President’s Scholarship annually from 2020 to 2023, recognizing both his academic performance and research contributions. During his undergraduate studies at Northeast Forestry University, Yongjun was awarded multiple University Scholarships from 2016 to 2018. He was also honored as an “Outstanding Student Leader” in 2018–2019, highlighting his leadership in academic and extracurricular settings. These accolades reflect Yongjun’s dedication to academic excellence, leadership, and innovation. They underscore his consistent ranking in the top 20% of his cohort across both institutions and his capacity to balance rigorous research commitments with broader university engagement.

🔬 Research Focus

Yongjun Bian’s research focus lies at the intersection of materials chemistry, environmental sustainability, and biomedical diagnostics. His early work centered on upcycling natural polymers into high-performance materials, such as flame-retardant polyurethane foams and lignin-cellulose aerogels for wastewater treatment. More recently, his focus shifted to biosensors, where he has synthesized gold nanoparticle-enhanced polymer microcapsules for ultra-sensitive detection of cancer biomarkers, achieving remarkable sensitivity levels (LOD: 0.1 pmol/L). His research involves advanced material characterization (SEM, TEM, XRD, TGA, fluorescence) and emphasizes integrating natural biomaterials with modern nanotechnology for targeted applications. His future research interests include nucleic acid biosensing, functional polymer design, and scalable green synthesis strategies. Yongjun is passionate about developing interdisciplinary solutions that contribute to environmental remediation and early disease detection.

✅ Conclusion

Yongjun Bian is a promising early-career researcher with a demonstrated aptitude for materials innovation, analytical technique application, and scientific writing. His achievements align well with the objectives of a Young Scientist Award, and with continued scholarly output and broader research dissemination, he is well-positioned to become a leading figure in materials-driven biosensing and sustainable technologies.

Publication

🧪 A Quadratic Isothermal Amplification Fluorescent Biosensor Without Intermediate Purification for Ultrasensitive Detection of Circulating Tumor DNA

📅 Year: 2024
✍️ Authors: Zhaojie Wu, Hongshan Zheng, Yongjun Bian, Ru Zeng, Liping Sun
📘 Journal: Analyst
🔗 Link: https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AN00001A (Link assumed; please verify the exact DOI or search in RSC Analyst archives)