Dr. Dan Zhou : Leading Researcher in Catalysis

SAssociate Researcher at Microbiology, Taiyuan University of Science and Technology, china

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🔬 Your successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

• Scopus Profile
• ORCID Profile

Education:

That’s wonderful news! Congratulations on your nomination for the Best Researcher Award! Your academic journey, from Hefei University of Technology to Dalian University of Technology, has clearly been filled with significant achievements and a deep commitment to your field. Your focus on supercritical CO2 microemulsions and biodiesel during your master’s studies at Dalian University of Technology ignited your passion for green energy research, setting the stage for your impactful contributions in the future.

Your Ph.D. research at Dalian University of Technology, under the guidance of Professor Jianzhong Yin, and your collaboration at the Key Laboratory of Catalysis and New Materials, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, with Chief Researcher Aiqin Wang, have undoubtedly shaped your expertise in industrial catalysis and single-atom catalysis.Your impressive list of first-authored publications in esteemed journals such as the Journal of Cleaner Production, ACS Catalysis, Journal of the American Chemical Society, and Nano Research is a testament to your scholarly excellence and the significance of your research contributions.

Furthermore, your granted invention patents for innovative methods related to nitrogen-doped carbon-supported non-precious metal single-atom catalysts showcase your ability to translate your research into practical applications with real-world impact.Your dedication to advancing research in chemical engineering, particularly in the areas of green energy and catalysis, is truly admirable and makes you a deserving nominee for this prestigious award. Best of luck, and I hope your contributions continue to make a meaningful impact in your field!

RESEARCH, INNOVATIONS AND EXTENSION:

The user has completed 5 research projects and is currently involved in ongoing research. Their citation index in Scopus/Web of Science or PubMed/Indian Citation Index is 523. They have not been involved in any consultancy or industry-sponsored projects. Additionally, they have not published any books with ISBN, and the total cost of all their projects is 200,000 USD. The user has 4 patents published or under process and has published 20 journals in SCI and SCIE indexes, with a cumulative impact factor of 53.978 in the last 3 years. They have also published 2 journals in other indexes and have made 4 conference presentations. Currently, they have 2 ongoing research scholars. The user has an H-index of 13 based on Scopus/Web of Science. They have been an invited speaker/resource person 3 times and have organized 0 research conferences/workshops. They have been involved in 2 collaborative activities for research (joint publication/project) and have received 1 award or recognition. The user has not established any functional MoUs with other universities/industries/corporates but is a member of 1 professional body. Their areas of research include single-atom catalysis, supercritical fluid, and CO2 utilization.

Innovations, and Extension Activities:

In my research and development journey, I’ve authored pivotal papers spanning from supercritical CO2 microemulsions to single-atom catalysis in high-impact journals. Pioneering the creation of graphene-supported ionic liquid catalysts, I achieved a remarkable 40.5% grafting rate with exceptional yields in batch reactors (90.4%). Notably, continuous catalysis success was demonstrated, achieving a 55.6% yield over 8 hours. My leadership in continuous biodiesel production and the coupling of extraction with transesterification under supercritical conditions has garnered widespread attention. Additionally, I’ve successfully invented novel catalyst preparation methods, reflected in multiple granted patents. By modulating the coordination environment of novel catalysts, I achieved selective hydrogenation of functionalized nitroarenes, making critical breakthroughs in chemical reaction kinetics and phase behavior in supercritical CO2. This body of research not only profoundly impacts academia but also provides valuable insights for practical industrial production and green energy development. My work showcases unwavering commitment to academic excellence and practical application, making substantial contributions to research, development, innovation, and extension activities.

PUBLICATION:

1.Potassium-promoted single-atom Co-N-C catalyst for direct dehydrogenation of ethylbenzene

• Published in Energy in 2023 with 2 citations.

2.An extraction-based facile method for measuring the solubility of organic solid compounds in supercritical carbon dioxide

• Published in Energy in 2023 with 2 citations.

3.Preparation of Pd-ZIF-8 single-atom catalyst with supercritical CO₂ deposition method

• Published in Energy in 2022 with 4 citations.