Jieyu ZHANG | Food Safety | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Jieyu ZHANG | Food Safety | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Sichuan University, China

Dr. Jieyu Zhang is an Associate Professor at the National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University. Her research focuses on developing biomaterials for medical applications, including flexible conductive hydrogels for heart failure treatment, wound healing, and pathogen detection. She collaborates with industry leaders to translate scientific advancements into real-world applications, such as continuous glucose monitoring systems and antibacterial materials.

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🎓 Education Details

  • Ph.D. in Integrative Sciences and Engineering, National University of Singapore (2010–2016)

  • Master’s Degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology (2007–2010)

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Polymer Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology (2003–2007)

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Sichuan University, Chengdu, China

    • Associate Professor (2019–present)

    • Assistant Professor (2017–2019)

  • National University of Singapore, Singapore

    • Research Fellow, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (2016–2017)

🌱 Research Interests

  • Biomaterials & Functional Hydrogels – Development of bioengineered materials for medical applications

  • Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine – Engineering conductive hydrogels for cardiac repair and wound healing

  • Pathogen Detection & In Vitro Diagnostics – Development of nanomaterials for bacterial and viral detection

  • Flexible Bioelectronics & Electrical Stimulation – Applications of conductive biomaterials in chronic disease management

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • Featured as a Journal of Materials Chemistry B Emerging Investigator 2024

  • Achieved NMPA approval for a novel continuous glucose monitoring system

  • Lead researcher in the clinical translation of an electrically conductive wound dressing

🔍 Conclusion

Dr. Zhang’s contributions to biomaterials science have significantly advanced medical applications, including disease diagnostics, chronic wound healing, and cardiac tissue repair. Her industry collaborations bridge the gap between fundamental research and practical medical solutions, making her work highly impactful in both academic and commercial settings.

Publications 📚

📄 Antibacterial black phosphorus nanosheets for biomedical applications
📚 Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 2023 | DOI: 10.1039/d3tb00723e


📄 Biomass-derived 2D carbon materials: structure, fabrication, and application in electrochemical sensors
📚 Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 2023 | DOI: 10.1039/d3tb01910a


📄 3D Biomass‐Derived Carbon Materials for Electrochemical Biosensors
📚 Advanced Materials Technologies, 2023 | DOI: 10.1002/admt.202300666


📄 Conductive hydrogels with hierarchical biofilm inhibition capability accelerate diabetic ulcer healing
📚 Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023 | DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2023.142457


📄 Injectable polyaniline nanorods/alginate hydrogel with AAV9-mediated VEGF overexpression for myocardial infarction treatment
📚 Biomaterials, 2023 | DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2023.122088


📄 Mussel-inspired bioactive 3D-printable poly(styrene-butadiene-styrene) and the in vitro assessment of its potential as cranioplasty implants
📚 Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 2022 | DOI: 10.1039/d2tb00419d


📄 Recent advances in implantable hydrogels for treating heart failure
📚 Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2022 | DOI: 10.1002/app.53156


📄 Phytic Acid-Promoted rapid fabrication of natural polypeptide coatings for multifunctional applications
📚 Chemical Engineering Journal, 2022 | DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2022.135917


📄 Injectable conductive and angiogenic hydrogels for chronic diabetic wound treatment
📚 Journal of Controlled Release, 2022 | DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.03.014


📄 Reusable electrochemical non-enzymatic glucose sensors based on Au-inlaid nanocages
📚 Nano Research, 2022 | DOI: 10.1007/s12274-022-4219-4


📄 Conductive dual hydrogen bonding hydrogels for the electrical stimulation of infected chronic wounds
📚 Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 2021 | DOI: 10.1039/d1tb01432c


📄 Intrinsic Antibacterial and Conductive Hydrogels Based on the Distinct Bactericidal Effect of Polyaniline for Infected Chronic Wound Healing
📚 ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2021 | DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c14088


📄 Microneedle-mediated vascular endothelial growth factor delivery promotes angiogenesis and functional recovery after stroke
📚 Journal of Controlled Release, 2021 | DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2021.08.057


📄 Transdermal delivery of peptide and protein drugs: Strategies, advantages and disadvantages
📚 Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 2020 | DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.102007


📄 Highly Stretchable and Conductive Self-Healing Hydrogels for Temperature and Strain Sensing and Chronic Wound Treatment
📚 ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2020 | DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c08291


📄 Flexible and self-healing electrochemical hydrogel sensor with high efficiency toward glucose monitoring
📚 Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 2020 | DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2020.112105


📄 A synergistic antibacterial effect between terbium ions and reduced graphene oxide in a poly(vinyl alcohol)–alginate hydrogel for treating infected chronic wounds
📚 Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 2019 | DOI: 10.1039/c8tb02679c


📄 Scaffold with Micro/Macro‐Architecture for Myocardial Alignment Engineering into Complex 3D Cell Patterns
📚 Advanced Healthcare Materials, 2019 | DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201901015


📄 Bio-responsive smart polymers and biomedical applications
📚 Journal of Physics: Materials, 2019 | DOI: 10.1088/2515-7639/ab1af5


📄 Deposition of catechol-functionalized chitosan and silver nanoparticles on biomedical titanium surfaces for antibacterial application
📚 Materials Science and Engineering: C, 2019 | DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.01.019


📄 In-situ doping of a conductive hydrogel with low protein absorption and bacterial adhesion for electrical stimulation of chronic wounds
📚 Acta Biomaterialia, 2019 | DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2019.03.018


Ming-li Chen | Food Safety | Women Researcher Award

Ms. Ming-li Chen | Food Safety | Women Researcher Award 

professor at Northeastern University, China

Ming-li Chen, Ph.D., is a professor and doctoral supervisor at Northeastern University of China. She serves as the director of the Analysis and Testing Centre and has been recognized in the “Million Talents Project” of Liaoning Province. With extensive experience in spectroscopy detection and mass spectrometry, her research primarily focuses on sample pretreatment and single-cell analysis. She has led multiple national research projects, published over 100 SCI-indexed papers, and holds seven patents. Her expertise and contributions have significantly advanced analytical chemistry and spectroscopy-based research methodologies.

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🎓 Education Details

  • Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Northeastern University, China
  • Public Visiting Scholar, University of Texas at Arlington, USA (2011-2012)
  • Public Visiting Scholar, Lund University, Sweden (2023-2024)

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Professor, Northeastern University, China
  • Director, Analysis and Testing Centre, Northeastern University
  • Editorial Board Member, Atomic Spectroscopy
  • Editorial Board Member, Chinese Chemical Letters
  • Editorial Board Member, Spectroscopy and Spectral Analysis
  • Consultant for major national research and innovation projects

🌱 Research Interests

  • Sample pretreatment theory
  • Spectroscopy detection technology
  • Spectroscopy and mass spectrometry in single-cell analysis
  • Element and morphology interaction in cellular environments
  • Exosome and vesicle separation and analysis

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • “Million Talents Project” awardee, Liaoning Province
  • Principal Investigator of four National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) projects
  • H-index: 16, with over 100 SCI-included research papers
  • Recognized expert in spectroscopy-based analytical chemistry

🔍 Conclusion

Ming-li Chen is a distinguished researcher dedicated to advancing analytical chemistry, particularly in spectroscopy and single-cell analysis. Her extensive academic contributions, leadership in multiple national research initiatives, and editorial roles in high-impact journals underscore her expertise. Through groundbreaking research in spectroscopy detection and mass spectrometry applications, she has significantly influenced analytical methodologies. Her work continues to pave the way for innovations in single-cell analysis and metal component detection, making a lasting impact on scientific advancements and quality control in food safety and related fields.

Publications 📚

📄 Article
🧬 Dual-Mode Tumor Diagnosis and Guided Precise Photodynamic Therapy Based on MicroRNA Fluorescence Signal Amplification and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
X. Zhang, Xinyue, J. Cui, Jiasen, M. Chen, Mingli, J. Wang, Jianhua
📚 ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 2025


📄 Article
🔬 Ratio Type Nanoprobe with Boric Acid as Recognition Unit for Imaging Intracellular H₂O₂ with SERS
Y. Tian, Yizhuo, Y. Wei, Yujia, M. Zhang, Mingyu, M. Chen, Mingli, J. Wang, Jianhua
📚 Talanta, 2025


📄 Article
🍏 Multifunctional Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering Substrate Fe₃O₄@AgNPs@MIL-101 for Pretreatment and Rapid Detection of Pesticide Residues on the Surface of Fruit Peels
M. Zhang, Mingyu, Y. Tian, Yizhuo, S. Liu, Sijia, X. Wang, Xinli, M. Chen, Mingli
📚 Luminescence, 2025


📄 Article
💧 On-Site Determination of Aquatic Arsenic Using Hydride Generation Combined with Portable Absorbance Detector
L. Tang, Liming, Y. Tian, Yong, M. Chen, Mingli, C. Phillip Shelor, C.
📚 Microchemical Journal, 2025


📄 Article
🧪 Lanthanide-Assisted Function Tailoring of the HOF-Based Logic Gate Sensor Array for Biothiol Detection and Disease Discrimination
H. Li, Haiyan, X. Wang, Xin, Y. Chen, Yafei, J. Wang, Jianhua, M. Chen, Mingli
📚 Analytical Chemistry, 2025


📄 Article
🤖 Machine Learning-Assisted Cell Identification Based on Ion Current Fingerprints of Single Cells at the Orifice of a Nanopipette
T. Gao, Tienan, X. He, Xiulan, Y. Xue, Yifei, P. Yu, Ping, L. Mao, Lanqun
📚 CCS Chemistry, 2025


📄 Review
🧫 Strategies and Applications of Single Cell Proteomics Analysis Based on Mass Spectrometry
G. Li, Guoxing, X. Wei, Xing, M. Chen, Mingli, J. Wang, Jianhua
📚 Journal of Instrumental Analysis, 2025


📄 Article
🧑‍⚕️ Speciation of Selenium-Containing Small Molecules in Urine and Cell Lysate by CE-ICPMS with In-Capillary Enrichment
Y. Lu, Yi, X. Men, Xue, C.X. Wu, Chengxin Xing, M. Chen, Mingli, J. Wang, Jianhua
📚 Talanta, 2025


📄 Article
🦠 Inertial and Deterministic Lateral Displacement Integrated Microfluidic Chips for Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition Analysis
Y. Zhao, Yanan, X. Zhang, Xuan, J. Bai, Junjie, M. Chen, Mingli, J. Wang, Jianhua
📚 Analytical Chemistry, 2024


 

 

 

 

Ramata Cisse | Food waste management | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ramata Cisse | Food waste management | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor, Georgia Gwinnett College, United States

Dr. Ramata Cisse is an esteemed scientist, educator, and researcher specializing in poultry science, waste management, and physiology. With a passion for sustainability and student engagement, she has led numerous research projects on waste reduction, food security, and environmental sustainability. As an Assistant Professor at Georgia Gwinnett College and Bazo University, she integrates innovative teaching methodologies, including culinary arts and technology, to enhance student learning. Dr. Cisse has collaborated on groundbreaking studies, contributing to global discussions on environmental science and poultry production. Her international outreach includes training young producers in Mali, promoting sustainable agriculture, and advocating for education in the mother tongue. Fluent in multiple languages, she actively participates in academic and community development initiatives. Recognized with numerous awards, Dr. Cisse continues to inspire students and researchers alike through her dedication to education, sustainability, and scientific inquiry.

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Education 🎓

  • Postdoctoral Research Studies (2013) – USDA Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory, Athens, GA
    Research in Newcastle Disease Virus Encapsulation
  • Ph.D. in Poultry Science (2012) – University of Georgia, Athens, GA
    Dissertation: Visfatin and Nesfatin Expressions in Broiler Chickens
  • M.S. in Biology (2006) – Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
    Concentration: Neurobiology
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) (1992, Honor) – Kazakh State Agrarian University, Kazakhstan
    Focus: Reproductive Physiology
  • Teaching Certificate in Russian Language (1987, Honor) – Kharkov State University, Ukraine

Experience 💼

  • Assistant Professor of Biology (2019–Present) – Georgia Gwinnett College
  • Assistant Professor of Poultry Science & Waste Management (2024–Present) – Bazo University, Mali
  • Part-time Instructor in Poultry Science & Food Safety (2017–Present) – Athens Technical College
  • Part-time Instructor in Biology, Anatomy & Physiology (2016–2019) – Georgia Gwinnett College
  • Visiting Scientist (2012–2013) – USDA Southeast Research Poultry Laboratory
  • Graduate Research Assistant (2009–2012) – University of Georgia
  • Veterinary Medical Student (1987–1991) – Kazakh State Agrarian University

Research Focus 🔬

Dr. Cisse’s research spans poultry science, environmental sustainability, and physiology. She explores innovative approaches in waste management, food security, and student learning methodologies. Her work in waste characterization and sustainability has influenced campus and global environmental strategies. She has led projects on using locally sourced grains for poultry feed in Sub-Saharan Africa and investigated the impacts of dietary changes on poultry physiology. In physiology, her studies on visfatin and nesfatin expression in broiler chickens contribute to understanding metabolic regulation. Her pedagogical research includes the impact of multimedia learning tools on student retention and performance. She is also engaged in ePortfolio development for pre-nursing students.

Publications 📚

  • Characterization of food waste in Grizzly Dining Hall at Georgia Gwinnett College – Heliyon 2025
  • Perception of merchants on solid waste management at the Dabanani market in Bamako Mali – African Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences 2024
  • Using locally produced millet as feed ingredient for poultry production in Sub-Saharan Africa – J Appl Poult Res 2016
  • Septal infusion of the HCN-channel blocker ZD7288 impairs spontaneous alternation but not inhibitory avoidance – Behavioral Neuroscience 2008
  • A survey on the prevalence of Mastitis and the quality of milk among Malian dairy herds – University of Georgia Trip Report 2008
  • Effects of nesfatin-1 on food intake and LH secretion in prepubertal gilts – Domestic Animal Endocrinology 2013