Prof. Fengbo Yu | Organic solid waste recycling | Young Scientist Award
Nanchang University, China
Fengbo Yu is a dedicated researcher specializing in environmental science and materials innovation at Nanchang University, China. His research focuses on developing advanced materials through flash Joule heating technology for wastewater treatment and resource recovery from organic solid waste. With a Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering from Fudan University, he has contributed significantly to catalytic material development and sustainable environmental solutions. Yu has published extensively in high-impact journals like Nature Communications and PNAS. His work spans Fe-based heterostructures, medium-entropy materials, and biomass-based carbon applications. He has also co-authored patents on advanced material synthesis. Yu actively collaborates on national research projects and has expertise in various analytical techniques, including XANES, STEM, and Mössbauer spectroscopy. His research advances practical environmental remediation and sustainable materials, making a meaningful impact in scientific and industrial applications.
Profile
🎓 Education
Ph.D. (2019-2024): Environmental Science & Engineering, Fudan University, China. Supervisors: Xiangdong Zhu & Shicheng Zhang. Master’s: Environmental Science & Engineering, Fudan University. Supervisor: Shicheng Zhang. Bachelor’s: Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology LiaoNing. Supervisor: Wenjie Jin.
💼 Experience
Postdoctoral Researcher (2024-Present): Nanchang University, China.. Doctoral Researcher (2019-2024): Fudan University, China.. Research Assistant (2017-2019): University of Science and Technology LiaoNing.
🏆 Awards & Honors
Best Paper Award: Recognized for outstanding research in environmental material synthesis. National Research Fellowship: Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China. Top Research Contributor: Acknowledged for high-impact publications in Nature Communications and PNAS. Innovation Grant Recipient: Supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China. Patent Holder: Co-author of patents on novel material synthesis for environmental applications. Excellence in Research: Recognized for pioneering flash Joule heating techniques in materials science.
🔬 Research Focus
Materials Innovation: Developing Fe-based heterostructures, medium-entropy materials, and biomass-derived carbon. Flash Joule Heating Technology: Synthesizing high-performance materials for catalytic applications. Wastewater Treatment: Advanced oxidation processes using innovative nanomaterials. Resource Recovery: Converting organic waste into functional materials for environmental applications. Analytical Techniques: Mastering XANES, STEM, XPS, Mössbauer spectroscopy, and metagenomic analysis. Sustainable Chemistry: Optimizing material synthesis for low-cost and scalable environmental solutions.
Dr. Fengbo Yu’s impressive research contributions and publication record position him as a strong candidate for the Young Scientist Award. By addressing the areas for improvement, he can further solidify his standing as a leading young scientist in environmental science and engineering.
Publication
Title: Rapid self-heating synthesis of Fe-based nanomaterial catalyst for advanced oxidation
Year: 2023
Authors: F Yu, C Jia, X Wu, L Sun, Z Shi, T Teng, L Lin, Z He, J Gao, S Zhang, …
Citations: 46
Title: Graphene environmental footprint greatly reduced when derived from biomass waste via flash Joule heating
Year: 2022
Authors: C Jia, M Pang, Y Lu, Y Liu, M Zhuang, B Liu, J Lu, T Wei, L Wang, T Bian, …
Citations: 45
Title: Optimized synthesis of granular fuel and granular activated carbon from sawdust hydrochar without binder
Year: 2020
Authors: F Yu, X Zhu, W Jin, J Fan, JH Clark, S Zhang
Citations: 35
Title: Hydrochar as an environment-friendly additive to improve the performance of biodegradable plastics
Year: 2022
Authors: C Ye, F Yu, Y Huang, M Hua, S Zhang, J Feng
Citations: 13
Title: Biosafety of human environments can be supported by effective use of renewable biomass
Year: 2022
Authors: F Yu, W Zhao, T Qin, W Zhao, Y Chen, X Miao, L Lin, H Shang, G Sui, …
Citations: 13
Title: CO₂ dual roles in food scraps-derived biochar activation to enhance lead adsorption capacity
Year: 2021
Authors: Q Wang, F Yu, M Zhang, C Miao, S Zhang, X Zhu
Citations: 11
Title: Three birds with one stone approach to superior N/S co-doped microporous carbon for gas storage and water purification
Year: 2021
Authors: C Jia, F Yu, J Luo, C Chen, S Zhang, X Zhu
Citations: 10
Title: Carbothermal reduction synthesis of sulfide-modified biochar for heavy metal removal
Year: 2023
Authors: Y Lu, Q Wang, F Yu, S Zhang, X Zhu
Citations: 7
Title: Flash Reforming Pyrogenic Carbon to Graphene for Boosting Advanced Oxidation Reaction
Year: 2023
Authors: T Teng, X Wu, Y Lu, F Yu, C Jia, L Sun, L Lin, Z He, J Gao, S Zhang, X Zhu
Citations: 4
Title: Biomass inherent metal interfere carbothermal reduction modification of biochar for Cd immobilization
Year: 2023
Authors: F Yang, Z He, F Yu, S Zhou, X Zhu
Citations: 3
Title: Renewable Biomass-Derived Bio-Liquid that Can Prevent Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from Waste to Humans
Year: 2020
Authors: H Shang, W Zhao, T Zhang, Q Wang, J Luo, Q Wang, F Yu, S Zhou, …