Chongwei Wang | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Chongwei Wang | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Doctor student at South China University of Technology, China

Chongwei Wang is a researcher at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, specializing in clathrate hydrate-based energy storage and gas separation. His work focuses on innovative methods for gas capture and storage, particularly in utilizing clathrate hydrates for high-purity carbon dioxide separation from gas mixtures. Wang has co-authored publications in prestigious journals, contributing to advancements in sustainable energy and separation technologies.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Institution: South China University of Technology
    Field: Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
    Degree(s): [Not specified—please provide MSc/PhD details if available]

Professional Experience 💼

  • Position: Researcher (exact title not specified)

  • Institution: School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology

  • Location: Guangzhou, China

  • Research Area: Clathrate hydrate-based energy storage and gas separation

  • Research Role: Conducting experimental and theoretical work on hydrate-based CO₂ capture and gas separation technologies

Research Interests 🔬

  • Clathrate hydrate formation and application

  • Gas separation technologies (especially CO₂/H₂ mixtures)

  • Energy storage systems based on hydrate structures

  • Thermodynamics and phase equilibria in fluid systems

  • Sustainable and low-energy gas capture methodologies

Conclusion🌟

Chongwei Wang is an emerging researcher in the field of hydrate-based energy and separation science, with impactful contributions to novel gas separation methods. His work on utilizing guanidinium sulfate clathrate demonstrates a promising pathway for efficient and selective CO₂ capture, contributing to both academic knowledge and potential industrial application in clean energy systems.

Publications 📚

  • 🧵❄️ Wang, Chongwei, Dong, Hongsheng, Cheng, Chuanxiao, Jin, Tingxiang, & Shi, Quan.
    Flexible and Biocompatible Silk Fiber-Based Composite Phase Change Material for Personal Thermal Management
    ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2022.
    🔗 [DOI / Link if available]
    🧪 Focus: Sustainable personal thermal regulation using biocompatible silk-based materials.

  • 🧊🌱 Wang, Chongwei, Fan, Shuanshi, Wang, Yanhong, Lang, Xuemei, & Li, Gang.
    High purity carbon dioxide captured with guanidinium sulfate clathrate from carbon dioxide/hydrogen mixtures
    Fluid Phase Equilibria, 2025, 592, 114336.
    🔬 Focus: Clathrate hydrate technology for efficient CO₂ separation.

Siyao Li | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Siyao Li | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Professor at East China University of Science and Technology, China

Siyao Li is a distinguished chemical engineer with a focus on membrane technology, materials science, and liquid/gas separations. Holding a PhD from Imperial College London (2022) under the mentorship of Andrew Livingston and Suzana P. Nunes, he is currently an Associate Professor at East China University of Science and Technology. His research spans ultrathin polyamide membranes, polymeric materials for separation processes, and the development of sustainable technologies for environmental and industrial applications. His work has been published in top journals such as Science and Nature. 🌱🧪

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Educational Background 🎓

🎓 PhD in Chemical Engineering | Imperial College London, UK (2018-2022)
Advisor: Prof. Andrew Livingston | Mentor: Prof. Suzana P. Nunes
Project: Investigation of Ultrathin Polyamide Nanofilms Incorporating Novel Amines for Liquid Separations

🎓 MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering | Imperial College London, UK (2017-2018)
Advisor: Prof. Bradley Ladewig
Project: Covalent Organic Frameworks as Low-Energy CO2 Adsorbents for Mixed Matrix Membranes

🎓 BEng in Chemical Engineering and Technology | Tianjin University, China (2013-2017)
GPA: 3.82/4 | Ranking: Top 4%

Professional Experience 💼

🔬 East China University of Science and Technology — Professor (2024-Present)
🔬 East China University of Science and Technology — Associate Professor (2023-2024)
🔬 Exponent Science and Technology Consulting Co. Ltd — Associate (2022-2023)
🧑‍🏫 Imperial College London — Teaching Assistant (2019-2021)
💼 Exxon Mobil Corporation — Summer Intern (2017)
💨 Vestas Wind Systems A/S — Intern (2017)

Research Interests 🔬

🔬 Polymeric Membranes for Separations: Development of hydrophobic polyamide membranes for crude oil separation and novel molecular sieving techniques.
💡 Nanotechnology & Material Science: Synthesis of advanced materials like covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and integration into mixed matrix membranes for enhanced gas and liquid separations.
🌍 Sustainable Separation Technologies: Focus on low-energy, high-efficiency methods for CO2 capture and energy-efficient separation processes.

Awards & Honors 🏆

🏆 Full PhD Scholarship (2018-2022) | Excellent Graduate of Imperial College London (2017) | Excellent Student Awards (Top 5%) for 3 years (2014-2016)

Publications 📚

  1. S. Li, R. Dong, V. E. Musteata, J. Kim, N. D. Rangnekar, J. R. Johnson, S. Chisca, B. A. McCool, S. P. Nunes, Z. Jiang*, A. G. Livingston*, “Hydrophobic Polyamide Nanofilms Provide Rapid Transport for Crude Oil Separation,” Science, 2022, 377, 1555-1561.
  2. S. Li, N. Prasetya, B. Ladewig*, “Investigation of Azo-COP-2 as a Photoresponsive Low-Energy CO2 Adsorbent and Porous Filler in Mixed Matrix Membranes for CO2/N2 Separation,” Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 2019, 58(23), 9959-9969.
  3. Z. Jiang, R. Dong, A. M. Evans, N. Biere, M. A. Ebrahim, S. Li, D. Anselmetti, W. R. Dichtel, A. G. Livingston*, “Aligned Macrocycle Pores in Ultrathin Films for Accurate Molecular Sieving,” Nature, 2022, 609, 58-64.
  4. W. Xu, Y. Wang*, Y. Wu, F. Xu, K. Qu, L. Dai, J. Wang, J. Wu, L. Lei, S. Li, Z. Xu*, “Sub-2-nm Channels within Covalent Triazine Framework Enable Fast Proton-Selective Transport in Flow Battery Membrane,” Adv. Func. Mater., 2023, 2300138.
  5. L. Dai, S. Pang, S. Li, Z. Yi, K. Qu, Y. Wang, Y. Wu, S. Li, L. Lei, K. Huang, X. Guo, Z. Xu*, “Freestanding Two-Dimensional Nanofluidic Membranes Modulated by Zwitterionic Polyelectrolyte for Mono-/Di-Valent Ion Selectivity Transport,” J. Membr. Sci., 2023, 677: 121321.