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Kai Yan, Ph.D.

Box D, *** Hope Street, Providence, RI 02912, USA

School of Engineering, Brown University

acxnxw@r.postjobfree.com /// acxnxw@r.postjobfree.com, +1-609-***-**** CAREER OBJECTIVE

Passionate Materials and Catalysis Scientist

QUALIFICATIONS

Proficient in material synthesis; materials characterizations; experiments in heterogeneous catalysis, photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, engineering strain tests and process design; method development for spectroscopic and chromatographic analysis of samples of all phases; microscopic method and chemisorption technique for surface characterization; fundamental understanding of thermodynamics and chemical kinetics

Hands-on experience on 1) Operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of instruments; 2) Project management and budget planning; 3) Chemical synthesis, purification and characterization; 4) lab management; material safety

Programming skills: Chembiodraw, Origin, Sigma-plot, Endnote, Adobe illustrator, X-pert structure analysis, and MATLAB

Good communication and presentation skills, and teamwork ethics; multitask ability PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Chemical Engineering, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA 12/2013-present

Ontario Government Postdoctoral Fellowship, Department of Chemistry, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada 02/2012-11/2013

Chemist, CAT Catalyst Centre (Build up by Bayer Company), RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany 06/2011-12/2011

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

1. Materials synthesis (Fifteen years’ experience, Expert in material design, synthesis)

(i) Synthesis of microporous materials (layered double hydroxides, zeolite).

(ii) Synthesis of mesoporous materials (e.g., SBA-15, MCM-48, metal oxides et al.)

(iii) Synthesis of homo- and bimetallic nanoparticles using variously advanced methods (e.g, impregnation-reduction, chemical fluid deposition (in liquid or supercritical solvent), PVD.

(iv) Manufacturing innovative nano-scale catalyst system, specifically for pure and bimetallic thin films (e.g., Pt, Ni, Cu, Pt-Cu et al.).

2. Materials Characterizations (Proficient in operation, problem-solving and data analysis)

(i) Structural characterizations: XRD, NMR, FR-IR, N2-BET, TEM

(ii) Surface analysis: XPS, SEM-EDX, AFM

(iii) Thermal stability: TG-DTA

3. Catalytic processes and reactor design (Proficient in operation, problem-solving and data analysis)

(i) Batch reactor (e.g., High temperature, high pressure autoclaves) and fixed bed reactor.

(ii) Electrochemical cell building up

(iii) Lesker-18 (Sputtering and Ebeam deposition)

(iv) Elastic strain setup and

4. Catalytic products analysis (Expertise in methods assessments--- Over Fifteen years)

(i) Gas-phase: GC, GC-MS

(ii) Liquid-phase: HPLC, NMR

(iii) Electrochemical Potential stations, different electrochemical cells 5. Good at writing project status and evaluation reports (six years’ experience in European 2

Custer of Excellence, Tailor-Made Fuel Projects, Ontario Governmental Lignin Conversion). 6. Highly familiar with safety management and professional experience in safety management

(e.g, Safety Hazards, high pressure and temperature) for seven years. Personal Details

Date of birth: 10. 28. 1982; Status: Marriage US Visa Status: Green Card EDUCATION AND RESEARCH EXPERTISE

1. Ph.D. Period 10. 2008-11.2011

Max-Planck-Institute for Coal Chemistry Research, Muelheim (Ruhr), Germany Ph.D. Major in heterogeneous catalysis

Ph.D. Degree from RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany 11. 2011 Ph.D. Thesis: Transformation of biogenic carbohydrates into levulinic acid and further hydrogenation using supported nanoparticle catalysts synthesized by chemical fluid deposition 1) Research Expertise

Build up the catalyst synthesis setup and catalytic test system as well as the analysis system

Controllable synthesis of functional microporous and mesoporous materials

Synthesize nano-structured metal nanoparticles using Chemical Fluid Deposition Method

(in supercritical and liquid green solvent CO2)

Catalytic conversion of biomass-derived monomers into fuels and value-added chemicals using nano-metal catalysts

Selective upgrading of biomass-derived platform chemicals into biofuels using Noble- metal or Noble-metal free catalysts

Perform catalyst characterizations and catalytic reaction products analysis

Presented research publicly; Wrote progress reports 2) Lab managing and miscellaneous

Oversaw lab safety for chemical (solid, liquid and gas) handling, instrument setup, high pressure and temperature operation, autoclave design and maintenance

Quoted and purchased lab instruments (vacuum products, optics, chemical reagents, glassware and instruments for chemical synthesis, regular lab hardware, etc.); negotiated with various vendors

Conducted regular instrument (e.g., GC) calibration, maintenance, trouble shooting

Presented research publicly; Wrote progress reports 2. Master Period 09. 2005-07. 2008

Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China 07. 2008 College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Master Major in heterogeneous catalysis

Master thesis: Synthesize microporous layered double hydroxides materials efficient for synthesis of benzoin ether compounds

1) Research Expertise

Controllable and novel synthesis of microporous layered double hydroxides (LDHs) and zeolite materials

Novel synthesis and kinetic study of benzoin ether compounds using LDHs.

Perform catalyst characterizations and catalytic reaction products analysis 2) Lab managing and miscellaneous

In charge of lab safety issues such as chemical waste disposal and laser operation

Quoted and purchased lab instruments (e.g., ultrasound, GC columns, chemical reagent, regular lab hardware, etc.)

Instrument troubleshooting, repair, alignment, calibration, maintenance; Effectively communicated with instrumental companies and other resources to solve the problems

Modified data acquisition system; Lab instrumental software maintenance and update

Created progress reports, and presented research monthly in group meeting; Presented research in department, campus wide and national and international conferences 3. Bachelor period 09. 2001-07. 2005

Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, China 07. 2005 3

Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

B.S. degree in Engineering

WORK EXPERIENCE

1. Brown University, Providence, US Postdoc Research Associate Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering 12. 2013-Current 1) Research Expertise

Designed and built an experimental apparatus for uniaxial strain and biaxial strain setup, electrocatalysis cell, gas-phase chemical synthesis of nitrous acid with high purity

Manufacturing innovative nano-scale catalyst systems, specifically for pure and bimetallic thin films (e.g., Pt, Ni, Cu, Pt-Cu et al.).

Investigate electrocatalysis mechanism in fuel cell: hydrogen evolution, oxygen reduction or evolution reaction and CO2 reduction

Uniaxial, elastic strain tuned electrocatalysis in water splitting, oxygen reduction reaction and CO2 reduction

Biaxial strain controlled electrocatalysis in hydrogen evolution, oxygen reduction reaction, CO methanation to methane

Perform catalyst characterizations and catalytic reaction products analysis, conducted statistical and uncertainty analysis

Mentored one undergraduate student from Brown University for her senior

In charge of MURI monthly meeting, Organize MURI workshops, write project reports 2) Lab managing and miscellaneous

Wrote experimental protocols and instrumental operation guidelines; Created lab standard operating procedure and updated chemical hygiene plan

Oversaw the lab safety, instrument installation and operation

Quoted and purchased lab instruments (optics, chemical reagents, strain gauges, glassware and instruments for chemical synthesis, regular lab hardware, etc.).

Conducted regular instrument operation, maintenance, trouble shooting; Fabricated metal pieces as apparatus parts

Reviewed and judge other’s manuscripts for 38 scientific journals from chemical engineering, catalysis, energy generation and materials science (e.g., ChemSusChem, Green Chemistry, Applied Catalysis B Environmental, Chemical Engineering Journal etc.)

Presented research monthly and publicly; Wrote progress reports 2. Ontario Government Postdoctoral Fellowship, Canada 02.2012-11.2013 Department of Chemistry, Lakehead University

1) Research Expertise

Designed and built an experimental apparatus (e.g., high pressure setup, chemical cell)

Collaborated with external collaborators, conducted statistical and uncertainty analysis

Catalytic conversion of biomass-derived platform chemicals into fuels and value-added chemicals using novel nanocatalysts

Develop TiO2 nanomaterial with large surface area and novel structure (e.g. microsphere, nanowires) for the photo-degradation of dyes, solar fuel H2 evolution.

Fabricated the doped TiO2 or TiO2-derived nanocomposite for photo-degradation of dyes and H2 evolution.

2) Lab managing and miscellaneous

Purchased lab instruments; negotiated with various vendors

Conducted regular instrument alignment, calibration, maintenance, trouble shooting; Fabricated metal pieces as apparatus parts

Reviewed and judge manuscripts for various scientific journals

Mentored and designed two undergraduate students’ research from Lakehead University

Write grant proposals, In charge of group meeting, write project reports 3. RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany 06.2011-12.2011 Institute for Technological Chemistry Chemist

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Catalytic conversion of biomass-derived monomers into fuels and value-added chemicals using nano-metal catalysts, conducted statistical and uncertainty analysis

Presented research publicly; Wrote progress reports

Collaborated with different departments

Publications (h-index: 18)

Book Chapter

1. K. Yan, H. Luo. Recent development of metal nanoparticles catalysts and their use for efficient hydrogenation of biomass-derived levulinic acid in “Green Processes for Nanotechnology: From Inorganic to Bioinspired Nanomaterials”, Edited by Vladimir A. Basiuk and Elena V. Basiuk. Springer, June 2015 (Invited). 2. . K. Yan, H. Luo et al. Producton of gamma-valerolactone from biomass in

“Production of Platform Chemicals from Renewable Resources”. Edited by Zhen Fang, Richard L. Smith, Jr., Xinhua Qi. Springer, 2016, (Invited). Journals Published

1. K. Yan, Y. Lu, W. Jin et al. Facile Synthesis of Mesoporous Manganese Iron Nanorod Arrays Efficient for Water Oxidation. ACS Sustainable Chemistry Engineering. 4(2016)5398.

2. K. Yan, T. Adit Maark, A Khorshidi, V. Sethuraman, A. Peterson,* P. Guduru.* The Influence of Elastic Strain on Catalytic Activity in the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 55 (2016) 6175; German Version: 128 (2016) 6283.

3.K. Yan, Y. R. Lu, et al. Direct growth of MoS2 microsphere on Ni foam as a hybrid nanocomposite efficient for oxygen evolution reaction. Small. 12 (2016) 2975. 4. K. Yan,* C. Jarvis, T. Lafleur, A. Peterson. Recent advances in the synthesis of layered double hydroxides-based materials and their efficient use in hydrogen and oxygen evolution. Energy Techon. 4 (2016) 354. (Invited by Editor). 5.K. Yan, Y. Yang, J. Chai, et al. Facile synthesis of thin NiFe-layered double hydroxides nanosheets efficient for oxygen evolution. Electrochem. Commun. 62

(2016) 24.

6. H. Luo, K. Yan, W. Xie, B.F. Phelan, R.J. Cava. Superconductivity in a misfit phase combining a topological crystalline insulator and a layered transition metal dichalcogenide. J. Phys. Soc. Japan. 85 (2016) 064705. 7. W Jin, H Du, K Yan, S Zheng, Y Zhang, Improved electrochemical Cr(VI) detoxification by integrating the direct and indirect pathways. J. Electroanalytical Chem. 775 (2016) 325–328

8. K. Yan,* Y. Yang, J. Chai. Y. Lu et al. Catalytic reactions of gamma- valerolactone: a feedstock for fuels and chemicals. Applied Catalysis B: Environ. 179 (2015) 292.

9. K. Yan,* C. Jarvis, J. Gu, Y. Yan et al. Production and Catalytic Transformation of Levulinic Acid: A Platform for Fuels and Commodity Chemicals. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews. 51 (2015) 986.

10. J Liao, Z Wang, C Gao, K Yan, et al. High Performance PVAm-HT Membrane Containning High-speed Facilitated Transport Channels for CO2 Separation. Journal of Materials Chemistry A 3 (2015) 16746.

11. K Yan, T Lafleur, X Wu, J Chai, et al. Cascade upgrading of γ-valerolactone to biofuels. Chemical Communications 51 (2015) 6894.

12. W Jin, K Yan.* Recent advances in electrochemical detection of toxic Cr(VI). RSC Advances 5 (2015) 37440.

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13. K Yan,* G Wu.* Titanium dioxide microsphere-derived materials for solar fuel hydrogen generation. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 3 (2015) 779. 14. K. Yan,* G. Wu, C Jarvis, T. Lafleur, et al. Production, properties and catalytic hydrogenation of furfural to fuel additives and value-added chemicals. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews. 38 (2014) 663.

15. K. Yan, G. Wu, C Jarvis, T. Lafleur, et al. Clean and selective production of γ- valerolactone from biomass-derived levulinic acid catalyzed by recyclable Pd nanoparticle catalyst. Journal of Cleaner Production. 72 (2014) 230 (Highlighted by Green Car Congress, Highly cited articles by Web of Science) 16. K. Yan, G. Wu, C. Jarvis, J. Wen, et al. Facile synthesis of porous microspheres composed of TiO2 nanorods with high photocatalytic activity for hydrogen production. Applied Catalysis B: Environ. 148 (2014) 281. 17. K. Yan, A. Chen. Efficient hydrogenation of biomass-derived furfural and levulinic acid on the facilely synthesized noble-metal-free Cu-Cr catalyst. Energy 58

(2013) 357. (Hottest Top 25 articles from July to Sep. 2013 in this journal) 18. K. Yan, A. Chen. Selective hydrogenation of furfural and levulinic acid to biofuels on the ecofriendly Cu-Fe catalyst. Fuel 115 (2014) 101. (Highlighted by Green Car Congress, Highly cited articles by Web of Science, Hottest Top 25 articles in 2014 in this journal).

19. K. Yan, T. Lafleur, J.Y. Liao, et al., Green and facile synthesis of palladium nanoparticles for efficient liquid-phase hydrogenation of biomass-derived furfural. Science of Advanced Materials 6 (2014) 135.

20. K. Yan, X. Wu, X. An, et al. Facile synthesis of reusable CoAl-hydrotalcite catalyst for dehydration of biomass-derived fructose into platform chemical 5- hydroxymethylfurfural. Chemical Engineering Communications. 201 (2014) 456. 21. G. Wu, S. Thind, J. Wen, K. Yan, A. Chen. A novel nanoporous <alpha>-C3N4 photocatalyst with superior high visible light activity. Applied Catalysis B: Environ. 142–143 (2013) 590.

22. K Yan, T Lafleur, G Wu, J Liao, et al. Highly selective production of value-added γ-valerolactone from biomass-derived levulinic acid using the robust Pd nanoparticles. Applied Catalysis A: General 468 (2013) 52. 23. K. Yan, J.Y. Liao, X. Wu, et al. A Noble-Metal free Cu-catalyst derived from hydrotalcite for highly efficient hydrogenation of biomass-derived furfural and levulinic acid. RSC Advances 3 (2013) 3853. (Highly Cited Article via Web of Science, Top 100 Highly Cited Papers in China, 2014) 24. K Yan, C Jarvis, T Lafleur, et al. Novel synthesis of Pd nanoparticles for hydrogenation of biomass-derived platform chemicals showing enhanced catalytic performance. RSC Advances 3 (2013) 25865.

25. K. Yan, G. Wu, J. Wen. A. Chen, One-step synthesis of mesoporous SiO2- supported H4SiW12O40 for efficient production of methyl and ethyl levulinate biodiesel. Catalysis Communications 34 (2013) 58.

26. K. Yan, X. Wu, X. An. X. Xie et al. Facile synthesis and catalytic property of spinel ferrites by a novel template method. Journal of Alloys and Compounds 552

(2013) 405.

27. K Yan, T Lafleur, J Liao, X Xie. Highly Selective One-Pot Synthesis of Benzoin Ether Compounds on NiAlCe-Hydrotalcite Catalysts. Current Catalysis 3 (2014) 73. 28. K Yan, J Liao, X Wu, X Xie. Facile synthesis of eco-friendly Cu-hydrotalcite catalysts for highly selective synthesis of furfural diethyl acetal and benzoin ethyl ether. Advanced Materials Letters 4 (2013) 702-707. 6

29. K. Yan, X. Wu, X. An. X. Xie, et al. Novel Preparation of nano-composite CuO- Cr2O3 using CTAB-template method and efficient for hydrogenation of biomass- derived furfural. Functional Materials Letters 6-201*-*******. 30. K. Yan, A. Chen. Environmentally benign NiAlCe-hydrotalcite for efficient synthesis of benzoin ethyl ether. Environmental Chemistry Letters 11 (2013) 171. 31. K. Yan, T. Lafleur, J.Y. Liao, Facile synthesis of palladium nanoparticles supported on multi-walled carbon nanotube for efficient hydrogenation of biomass- derived levulinic acid. Journal of Nanoparticle Research 15 (2013) 1906. 32. Y. Qiao, H. Li, L. Hua, L. Orzechowski, K. Yan, et al., Peroxometalates immobilized on magnetically recoverable catalysts for epoxidation. ChemPlusChem 77 (2012) 1128.

33. X. Xie, X. An, K. Yan, X. Wu, et al. A new way to synthesize benzoin isopropyl ether on Cu-Fe-hydrotalcite. Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry 19 (2010) 77. 34. K. Yan, X. Xie, J.P. Li, X. Wang, et al. Preparation, characterization, and catalytic application of MgCoAl-Hydrotalcite-Like compounds. Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry 16 (2007) 371.

35. X. Xie, K. Yan, Z. Wang. Efficient synthesis of benzoin methyl ether catalyzed by hydrotalcite containing cobalt. Catalysis Communications 9 (2008) 1128. 36. X. Xie, L. Duan, Z. Wu, L. Wang, K. Yan, L. Du. Synthesis of propylene carbonate catalyzed by copper-containing hydrotalcite-like compounds. MRS Proceedings 2010, 1279.

37. X. Xie, K. Yan, X. Wu, Z. Wang, The study on the catalytic synthesis of benzoin methyl ether with catalyst containing cobalt hydrotalcite-like compounds, Petrolic Chemical Industry 37 (2009) 926.

38. X. Xie, K. Yan, Z. Wang. Preparation and Catalytic application of Copper- Containing Hydrotalcite. Chinese Journal of Inorganic Chemistry 1 (2008) 32. 39. K. Yan, X. Xie, Cu-Fe-hydrotalcite catalysis and synthesize benzoin isopropyl ether. Journal of Molecular Catalysis, 21 (2007) 647. 40. X Liu, L Wang, K. Yan, L Zhang, X Xie, The study on the dehydrogenation of cyclohexanol over complex oxides derived from CuZnAl hydrotalcite-like. Chemical Research and Application 21-200*-****-****.

41. L Wang, X Liu, K.Yan, X Xie, Preparation and Catalytic Application of Ni-Cr Hydrotalcite-like Compounds. Speciality Petrochemicals 26 (2009) 1-5. Conferences Presentations

1. K. Yan,* A. Khorshidi, P. R. Guduru, and A. A. Peterson. Controlling hydrgen evolution on mutiple metal flims by engineering strain. 2016 MRS Meeting, Nov. 27- Dec. 2, 2016, Boston, USA (Talk)

2. K. Yan,* A. Khorshidi, P. R. Guduru, and A. A. Peterson. Role of Elastic Strain on Electrocatalysis of Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. 229th ECS Meeting, May 29-June 2, 2016, San Diego, CA, USA. (Talk)

3. K. Yan,* V. Sethuraman, A. Peterson, P. Guduru. “On the role of stress in catalysis.” ASME’s International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE). Nov.9-15. 2015. Houston, Texas. USA (Invited talk).

4. K. Yan,* T. Admit, A. Peterson, P. Guduru, Strain Role in tuning hydrogen evolution reaction. 2015 AiCHE meeting, November 8-13, 2015, Salt Lake, USA (Talk). 5. K. Yan, T. Admit, A. Peterson, P. Guduru, Elastic Strain Effect on Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. 2015 Energy Materials Nanotechnology Conferences, Sep. 22-25, 2015, Chengdu, China (Invited talk).

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6. K. Yan, T. Admit, A. Peterson, P. Guduru, Elastic Strain on tuning elelctrocatalysis. 2015 MURI International Workshop, June 1-2, 2015, Providence, RI, USA (Talk). 7. K. Yan, F. Qin, N. Theyssen, W. Leitner. “Effcient transformation of sugar-derived biomass into platform chemicals using metallic catalysts”. 2nd Indo-German Catalysis Conference Catalysis for Renewable Energy, 19-22 June 2011, Rostock, Germany. (Talk) 8. K. Yan, F. Qin, N. Theyssen, W. Leitner. “Synthesis of supported catalysts by chemical fluid deposition and their application in transformation of sugar-derived biomass into platform chemicals”. Second International Conference on Multifunctional, Hybrid and Nanomaterials, 6-10 March 2011, Strasbourg, France. (Talk). 9. K. Yan, F. Qin, R. Weiss, N. Theyssen, W. Leitner. “Synthesis of Nanostructured Catalysts by Chemical Fluid Deposition (CFD)”TMFB International Workshop of the Cluster of Excellence Tailor-Made Fuels from Biomass, 23-24 June 2010, Aachen, Germany (Talk). 10. K. Yan, F. Qin, R. Weiss, N. Theyssen, W. Leitner. “Synthesis of Nano-Catalysts by Chemical Fluid Deposition and their Application in the Transformation of Biomass-Derived Monomers”. IRF1 / IRF2 TMFB Project Meeting, 21 May 2010, ITMC, RWTH Aachen, Germany (Talk).

11. K. Yan, A.C. Chen. Efficient production of methyl and ethyl levulinate biodiesels. Annual Research Innovation Week, Lakhead University. Feb. 8-15. 2013. Thunder Bay, Canada. 3rd Place Award. (Poster)

12. L. Orzechowski, K. Yan, F. Qin, N. Theyssen, W. Leitner, Synthesis of homo-Ni, Cu- catalysts by chemical fluid deposition. 2nd Indo-German Catalysis Conference Catalysis for Renewable Energy, 19-22 June 2011, Rostock, Germany. (Poster) 13. K. Yan, L. Orzechowski, F. Qin, R. Weiss, N. Theyssen, W. Leitner. ‘Efficient conversion of sugar-derived monomers into platform chemicals using nano-catalysts.’ TMFB International Workshop of the Cluster of Excellence Tailor-Made Fuels from Biomass, 23- 25 May 2011, Aachen, Germany. (Poster)

14. K. Yan, F. Qin, N. Theyssen, W. Leitner. Selective dehydration of D-fructose into HMF or levulinic acid. No. 43rd. German Catalysis Meeting, 10-12 March, 2010, Weimar, Germany.

(Poster)

15. F. Qin, K. Yan, N. Theyssen, W. Leitner. Synthesis of nanostructured catalysts by CFD. No. 43rd. German Catalysis Meeting, 10-12 March, 2010, Weimar, Germany. (Poster) 16. K. Yan, F. Qin, N. Theyssen, W. Leitner, Synthesis of nano-catalysts by chemical fluid deposition and their application in the transformation of biomass-monomers. Green Solvents Conference, 10-13 October, 2010, Berchtesgaden, Germany. (Poster) Professional Service in Journal, Book Reviewers

Editor: STC Agriculture and Natural Resources

Editorial Board Member: Journal of Materials Science Research; Physical Chemistry Communications

Membership: New England Catalysis Society

Invited reviewer for 42different Journals: Advanced Energy Materials, ACS catalysis, ChemSusChem, Chem. Commun., Green Chem., Renew. Sustain. Energy Rev., Appl. Catal. B: Environ., Appl. Catal. A: General, Catal. Sci. Technol., Chem. Eng. J., Fuel, Energy and Fuel, Bioresources Technol., Energy Conversion and Management, AIChE J., Catal. Today, J. Molecular Catal. A, Catal. Commun., Mater. Chem. Phys., Current Nanosci., Appl. Petrochemical Research, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering et al.

Invited reviewer for book: Chemistry, Molecular Sciences and Engineering (Eds. Jan Reedijk). Elsevier.

Invited reviewer for Funding: ACS Petroleum Research Fund Mentoring Students

1. Susanna Früh, Honor Thesis from RWTH Aachen University: Selective conversion of glucose into levulinic acid and HMF, July 2009 - November 2010, Germany. 8

2. Cody Jarvis, Honor Thesis from Lakehead University: Photoelectrochemical production of hydrogen fuels through designing of powerful TiO2-derived microsphere, Jan. 2013 – Oct. 2013, Canada.

3. Todd Lafleur, Honor Thesis from Lakehead University: Development of nanostructured materials for Biosensor, Co-supervised from July. 2012-Feb. 2013, Canada. 4. Ankur Shahi, Science Fair from High School. Jan. 2013-May. 2013, Canada. Honors & Awards

2013: Emerging Scientist Award of Lakehead University, Canada 2012: Ontario Government Postdoctoral Fellowship, Canada 2012: Max-Planck Society Postdoctoral Scholarship, Germany 2008: Max-Planck-Society Ph.D. Scholarship, Germany 2008: “Excellent Graduate Student Award of Shanxi Province”, China

“Excellent Master Thesis Award of Shanxi Province”, China First-level scholarship in Taiyuan University of Technology. China 2007: “Outstanding Individual Award” in Taiyuan University of Technology, China 1st Place of Top Scholarship named “Wu Jing Jie, Jizhao Ming”, China 2006: First-Level Scholarship in Taiyuan University of Technology. China

“Excellent Leader Award of Student Union”

2005: “Excellent Graduate Student Award” in Anhui Province, China

“Excellent Thesis Award” in Anhui Polytechnic University, China 2004: First Level Scholarship in Anhui Polytechnic University, China 3rd place National English Writing, China

2003: First Level Scholarship in Anhui Polytechnic University, China

“Excellent College Student Award” in Anhui Polytechnic University, China 2002: First Level Scholarship of University, China

“Excellent League Member Award” in Anhui Polytechnic University, China

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