Bio Summary:
Dr. Hongwei Zhang is an accomplished Associate Professor in the College of Chemical Engineering at Fuzhou University, China. His expertise lies in Biomass Valorization and Energization, with a strong focus on transforming biomass into value-added fine chemicals and biofuels through various catalytic processes. Dr. Zhang obtained his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the National University of Singapore in 2019 and has since contributed significantly to the field of green chemistry and sustainable catalysis.
Education:
Ph.D. in Chemistry, National University of Singapore (2019)
M.Eng. in Material Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University (2014)
B.Eng. in Material Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology (2011)
Research Focus:
Biomass Valorization and Energization
Heterogeneous Catalysis
Photocatalysis
Electrocatalysis
Green Synthesis of Catalysts
Sustainable Chemistry
Biomass-Derived Chemicals
Professional Journey:
Professor (2022-):
Associate Professor, College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University.
Research Fellow (2021-2022):
Biomass and CO2 Electrochemical Catalytic Utilization, NTU.
Research Fellow (2018-2021):
Green Synthesis of Novel Catalysts and Biomass Utilization, NUS.
Ph.D. (National University of Singapore):
Catalysis for Biomass Utilization and Selective Hydrogenation.
Publications Top Noted & Contributions:
- Total Papers: 25 in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
- First/Co-First Author Articles: 14.
Zeolites in catalysis: sustainable synthesis and its impact on properties and applications
Journal: Catalysis Science & Technology
Year: 2022
Hongwei Zhang, Ismail bin Samsudin, Stephan Jaenicke, Gaik-Khuan Chuah
DOI: 10.1039/d2cy01325h
ISSN: 2044-4753, 2044-4761
Mg-stabilized subnanometer Rh particles in zeolite Beta as highly efficient catalysts for selective hydrogenation
Journal: Journal of Catalysis
Year: 2022-01
Authors: Hongwei Zhang, Lixiang Zhong, Ismail Bin Samsudin, Kazu Okumura, Hui-Ru Tan, Shuzhou Li, Stephan Jaenicke, Gaik-Khuan Chuah
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcat.2021.11.026
ISSN: 0021-9517
BiOBrnI1-n solid solutions as versatile photooxidation catalysts for phenolics and endocrine disrupting chemicals
Journal: Catalysis Today
Year: 2021-09
Authors: Hongwei Zhang
DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2020.01.009
ISSN: 0920-5861
TiO2 encapsulated Au nanostars as catalysts for aerobic photo-oxidation of benzyl alcohol under visible light
Journal: Catalysis Today
Year: 2021-09
Authors: Hongwei Zhang
DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2020.03.028
ISSN: 0920-5861
Tailoring of Active Sites from Single to Dual Atom Sites for Highly Efficient Electrocatalysis
Journal: ACS Nano
Date: 2022-11-22
Authors: Hongwei Zhang, Xindie Jin, Jong-Min Lee, Xin Wang
DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c06827
ISSN: 1936-0851, 1936-086X
Author Metrics:
- Citations: 628
- Documents: 19
- h-index: 13
- Total Documents by Citation: 597
Research Timeline:
2011-2014: Completed M.Eng. in Material Science and Engineering at Tsinghua University.
2014-2019: Pursued Ph.D. in Chemistry at the National University of Singapore, specializing in catalysis for biomass utilization.
2018-2021: Served as a Research Fellow, focusing on green synthesis of catalysts and biomass utilization at NUS.
2021-2022: Continued research as a Research Fellow in Biomass and CO2 electrochemical catalytic utilization at NTU.
2022-Present: Appointed as an Associate Professor at Fuzhou University, leading research in Biomass Valorization and Energization.
