Shiping Zhu | Medicine | Best Innovation Award

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Dr. Shiping Zhu | Medicine | Best Innovation Award 

Associate Chief Physician | The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University | China

Dr. Shiping Zhu is a highly accomplished materials scientist and polymer engineer whose influential research has significantly advanced the fields of smart materials, ionogels, elastomers, and membrane technologies. Affiliated with The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, he has built an extensive academic record, authoring more than 450 peer-reviewed publications and accumulating over 20,000 citations, reflecting his global impact and sustained scholarly contribution. His work consistently bridges fundamental chemistry with practical engineering, focusing on high-performance polymers, CO₂ capture materials, mechanoresponsive elastomers, and advanced adhesive systems. Recent publications highlight breakthroughs in armored polymer-fluid gels, fracture-resistant stretchable materials, high-loading MOF monoliths for gas separation, and ultra-strong ionogel adhesives—showcasing his leadership in designing materials with exceptional mechanical, environmental, and functional performance. Prof. Zhu’s research group actively collaborates with multidisciplinary teams worldwide, contributing to approximately 400 co-authored studies and driving innovations across chemical engineering, materials science, environmental technology, and energy applications. With an h-index of 76, his scholarly influence spans both theoretical and applied domains, shaping industrial practices in polymer manufacturing, smart adhesive development, impact-resistant materials, and sustainable separation technologies. His work on CO₂ capture frameworks and advanced reactor engineering supports global efforts toward carbon neutrality, while his innovations in adaptable and energy-dissipating elastomers have relevance in robotics, wearable electronics, and safety engineering. Prof. Zhu is also recognized for pioneering structural methodologies in ionogel design, mechanochromic materials, and touch-responsive polymer networks that enable next-generation sensing, damping, and protective systems. Through his sustained research excellence, extensive collaborations, and high-impact publications, Prof. Shiping Zhu continues to advance the scientific foundations and practical applications of modern polymer science, contributing meaningfully to technological progress and societal benefit.

Profiles: Scopus | Google Scholar | ORCID

Featured Publications

1. Qian, Y., Qiu, X., & Zhu, S. (2015). Lignin: A nature-inspired sun blocker for broad-spectrum sunscreens. Green Chemistry, 17(1), 320–324. Cited by: 541

2. Zhu, H., Yang, X., Cranston, E., & Zhu, S. (2016). Flexible and porous nanocellulose aerogels with high loadings of metal-organic framework particles for separations applications. Green Chemistry, —. Cited by: 474

3. Feng, W., Zhu, S., Ishihara, K., & Brash, J. L. (2005). Adsorption of fibrinogen and lysozyme on silicon grafted with poly(2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine) via surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization. Langmuir, 21(13), 5980–5987. Cited by: 447

4. Pan, H., Li, Y., Wu, Y., Liu, P., Ong, B. S., Zhu, S., & Xu, G. (2007). Low-temperature, solution-processed, high-mobility polymer semiconductors for thin-film transistors. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 129(14), 4112–4113. Cited by: 441

5. Feng, W., Brash, J. L., & Zhu, S. (2006). Non-biofouling materials prepared by atom transfer radical polymerization grafting of 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine: Separate effects of graft density and chain length. Biomaterials, 27(6), 847–855. Cited by: 400

Dr. Shiping Zhu’s pioneering contributions to advanced polymers, ionogels, and functional materials are transforming next-generation manufacturing, environmental sustainability, and high-performance industrial applications. His work bridges fundamental polymer science with real-world impact, enabling safer, smarter, and more resilient materials for global technological advancement.

Peter Asaga Mac | Infectious diseases | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Peter Asaga Mac | Infectious diseases | Best Researcher Award 

Senior clinical research fellow | University Hospital Freiburg | Germany

Dr. Peter Asaga Mac is a dedicated researcher at Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany, specializing in infectious and zoonotic diseases. His scientific work focuses on understanding the epidemiology, immune response, and transmission dynamics of emerging viral infections, particularly mosquito-borne diseases such as Chikungunya and Dengue. Through a combination of field-based studies, serological analyses, and molecular surveillance, Dr. Mac investigates how co-circulating arboviruses interact within populations and contribute to public health challenges in endemic regions, especially in Africa. His notable publication, “An Undetected Expansion, Spread, and Burden of Chikungunya and Dengue Cocirculating Antibodies in Nigeria” (Zoonotic Diseases, 2024), provides valuable insight into the unnoticed expansion of these viruses and their long-term implications for disease control strategies. Dr. Mac’s research is characterized by its translational value—bridging scientific discovery with actionable health interventions to improve epidemic preparedness and response. His collaborations with international scientists strengthen global efforts to monitor zoonotic threats and develop more resilient surveillance systems. Despite being an early-career researcher, his contributions are gaining recognition within the academic community. With 3 publications, 14 citations  and an h-index of 2, Dr. Mac’s growing academic footprint reflects his potential to make lasting contributions to infectious disease research, particularly in the areas of viral immunology, epidemiological modeling, and global health resilience. His commitment to evidence-based solutions continues to shape a better understanding of emerging diseases and their impact on human health worldwide.

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Featured Publications

1. Chackalackal, D. J., Al-Aghbari, A. A. A., Jang, S. Y., Ramirez, T. R., Vincent, J., Joshi, A., et al. (2021). The Covid-19 pandemic in low- and middle-income countries: Who carries the burden? Review of mass media and publications from six countries. Pathogens and Global Health, 115(3), 178–187.
Cited by: 49

2. Mac, P. A., Suleiman, A. C., & Airiohuodion, P. E. (2019). High prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Central Nigeria. Journal of Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology, 5(1), 068.
Cited by: 34

3. Mac, P. A., Asheadzi, H. F., Gideon, A., Thaker, P., & Airiohuodion, P. (2019). Prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum among Nigerians in Abuja and Central States: A comparative analysis of sensitivity and specificity using rapid diagnostic test and microscopy. International Journal of Tropical Diseases, 1, 014.
Cited by: 22

4. Mac, P. A., Kroeger, A., & Airiohuodion, P. E. (2019). Needs assessment of emergency medical and rescue services in Abuja/Nigeria and environs. BMC Emergency Medicine, 19(78), 8.
Cited by: 21

5. Mac, P. A., Airiohuodion, P. E., Yako, A. B., et al. (2022). The seroprevalence and hidden burden of chikungunya endemicity and malaria mono- and coinfection in Nigeria. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(15), 8896.
Cited by: 19