Innovative Research Award
Po-An Chen
Tunghai University, Taiwan
The Innovative Research Award recognizes research contributions with potential scientific, environmental, and technological significance. This profile presents Po-An Chen of Tunghai University, Taiwan, in the context of research associated with environmental chemistry, sustainable materials, and resource recovery. The supplied publication records provide examples of work addressing waste-derived materials, dissolved organic matter, and electrochemical water treatment. Bibliographic details and researcher metrics are presented for academic reference; independent verification of award decisions and complete publication records should be undertaken through the linked sources.
Abstract
This article summarizes the supplied academic profile and three publications relevant to environmental science and sustainable technologies. The topics include energy recovery in capacitive deionization, the conversion of spent coffee grounds into useful chemical constituents, and the interactions between copper complexes and humic substances. Together, these subjects illustrate research directions connecting environmental chemistry, waste valorization, materials development, and water treatment. The profile lists 12 documents, 162 citations, and an h-index of 6, as supplied for this article. These indicators describe reported scholarly output but do not independently establish research quality or award eligibility. [1]
Keywords
Environmental science; sustainable materials; waste valorization; capacitive deionization; biomass-derived carbon; dissolved organic matter; humic substances; copper complexes; water treatment; research impact.
Introduction
Environmental research increasingly examines how waste streams can become useful resources while reducing the environmental burden of industrial processes. Materials recovered from biomass and spent products may support water purification, surface coatings, and other applications. Understanding the chemical behavior of organic matter and metal complexes is also important for interpreting environmental processes. The publications listed here provide examples of these interconnected research themes. [2]
Research Profile
The supplied profile associates Po-An Chen with Tunghai University in Taiwan and identifies Environmental Science as the relevant subject area. The reported bibliometric indicators are 12 documents, 162 citations, and an h-index of 6. These figures can help contextualize scholarly visibility, but database coverage, citation timing, co-authorship, and field-specific citation patterns affect interpretation. The Scopus and ORCID profiles are provided for checking identity and publication details. [1]
Research Contributions
The listed research themes address several environmental and materials challenges:
- Resource recovery and capacitive deionization, including energy recovery and biomass- or waste-derived carbon electrodes. [2]
- Waste-derived dissolved organic matter and its influence on formaldehyde-free, water-based coatings. [3]
- The effects of pH on copper complexes with humic substances and model compounds, relevant to understanding environmental chemical interactions. [4]
Publications
- “Energy Recovery in Capacitive Deionization and the Role of Biomass- and Waste-Derived Carbon Electrodes: A Mini Review.” Energies, published 21 October 2026. [2]
- “Retarding effect of carboxyl-containing dissolved organic matter derived from the thermochemical conversion of spent coffee grounds on formaldehyde-free water-based coatings.” Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2026. [3]
- “Effects of pH on the differential absorbance spectra, d-d transition bands and structural properties of copper complexes with humic substances and model compounds.” Chemosphere, February 2025. [4]
Research Impact
The reported citation count and h-index provide quantitative context for the profile, while the listed publications demonstrate engagement with questions relevant to sustainable materials and environmental chemistry. Potential practical relevance includes resource-efficient desalination, waste-derived chemical ingredients, and improved understanding of metal-organic interactions. Confirming specific societal or technological outcomes would require additional evidence, such as validated performance data, independent citations, patents, or documented adoption.
Award Suitability
The research themes summarized here are relevant to the Innovative Research Award category of the Global Innovation Technologist Awards because they address sustainability, materials innovation, and environmental challenges. A balanced assessment should consider originality, methodological rigor, publication verification, individual contribution, reproducibility, and potential application. The available profile information is contextual evidence, not confirmation of nomination status or an award outcome.
Conclusion
Po-An Chen’s supplied research profile and selected publications span environmental chemistry, waste-derived materials, and water-treatment technologies. These topics offer a useful basis for examining contributions to sustainable research and technological development. Further evaluation should rely on verified bibliographic records and evidence of research quality, individual contribution, and measurable impact.
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Po-An Chen, Author ID 56285413500. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56285413500
- Energies. (2026). Energy Recovery in Capacitive Deionization and the Role of Biomass- and Waste-Derived Carbon Electrodes: A Mini Review. DOI: 10.3390/en19204995.
https://doi.org/10.3390/en19204995
- Journal of Materials Chemistry A. (2026). Retarding effect of carboxyl-containing dissolved organic matter derived from the thermochemical conversion of spent coffee grounds on formaldehyde-free water-based coatings.
https://doi.org/10.1039/D6TA01086E
- Chemosphere. (2025). Effects of pH on the differential absorbance spectra, d-d transition bands and structural properties of copper complexes with humic substances and model compounds.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143949
- ORCID. (n.d.). Po-An Chen researcher identifier. ORCID.
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2593-3344
- Global Innovation Technologist Awards. (n.d.). Official award website.
innovationtechnologist.com