何良年南开大学教授。1983年毕业于汉江师范学院，1991年获硕士学位（华中师范大学），1996年获理学博士学位（南开大学）。1996年10月-2003年3月，先后在武汉大学、日本产业技术综合研究所（National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology）做博士后， 2003年回国，被聘为南开大学教授，2009年楚天学者特聘教授，2011年入选英国皇家化学会会士。
课题组专注绿色化学、二氧化碳资源化利用研究，在二氧化碳化学及可再生资源利用领域取得了系列创新成果，编著了《二氧化碳化学》与《绿色化学基本原理》，推动了二氧化碳化学领域的发展。迄今发表研究论文300余篇，编写著作3部及英文书籍章节20余部 (ACS book series, John Wiley & Sons, Springer, Elsevier，CRC Press Taylor @ Francis)，申请（获得）中外专利30项；受邀在大学、研究机构及国际学术会议上作报告80余次，如Gordon Research Conference、欧洲绿色化学会议、IUPAC 绿色化学、香山科学会议、双清论坛、国际二氧化碳利用大会、二氧化碳资源化利用学术会议等。在Green Chemistry、Current Opinion in Green &Sustainable Chemistry、ChemSusChem/ ChemCatChem/Eur J Org Chem、Green Energy Environment、物理化学学报、科学通报、Chinese J Chem, Green Chemical Engineering、Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry等学术期刊上发起组织 “二氧化碳化学”专刊。
担任“Green Chemistry and Sustainable Technology” (Springer) Series Editor, Current Organic Synthesis 主编（2015-2021），Frontier in Chemistry 副主编，Journal of CO2 Utilization (Elsevier)，ChemistryOpen (Wiley), 科学通报（2018-2022），物理化学学报，Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry (Elsevier)，Mini-review in Organic Chemistry，Green Chemical Engineering, ChemCatChem (Wiley), 洁净煤技术，Carbon and Hydrogen (Wiley) 等学术期刊编委和顾问编委。参与发起并组织的“中国化学会首届二氧化碳资源化利用大会”于2019年11月8-10日在南开大学成功举行，并获得2019年中国化学会优秀学术交流组织奖。参与组织ACS National meeting、International Conference on Coordination Chemistry、International Conference on Sustainable Chemistry、中国环境化学大会的“二氧化碳捕集与转化”分会。现任南开大学蓖麻生物质产业化中-巴联合研究中心主任，中国化学会二氧化碳专业委员会副主任，绿色化学专业委员会委员，中国化工学会化工碳中和专业委员会委员，离子液体专业委员会委员（2013-2022）。2013年参与组织并主持第246次美国化学会年会“二氧化碳捕集与转化”专题研讨会。
Prof. Liang-Nian He is a renowned Chinese chemist known for his exceptional contributions to green chemistry, catalysis, renewable energy chemistry, and CO2 chemistry. His groundbreaking work focuses on the catalytic conversion of CO2 into fuels and valuable chemicals, aiming to promote sustainability through carbon-neutral processes. Prof. He has an extensive academic and professional background, having worked in prestigious international institutions and published over 300 research papers. His research has garnered significant recognition, placing him among the most cited researchers in the field. He is a Professor of Chemistry at Nankai University and holds several prestigious fellowships, including being a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry. Prof. He’s work has not only made theoretical contributions but also developed industrially applicable CO2 conversion technologies.
Education:
Prof. Liang-Nian He obtained his doctorate in Chemistry from Nankai University in 1996. After completing his Ph.D., he worked as a postdoctoral associate at Wuhan University (1996-1998), collaborating with renowned chemist Prof. Ren-Xi Zhuo. During his academic journey, Prof. He was awarded international fellowships, including those from the AIST (National Institute of Advanced Science and Technology, Japan) from 2002-2003 and the NEDO (New Energy and Development Organization, Japan) fellowship from 1999-2002. These fellowships helped him further deepen his expertise in chemistry and catalysis. His formal education, combined with international postdoctoral training, laid a strong foundation for his future research endeavors.
Professional Experience:
Prof. Liang-Nian He has an impressive professional trajectory in both academic and international research environments. Currently, he is a Professor of Chemistry at Nankai University, one of China’s top research institutions. In addition to his academic role, Prof. He has contributed significantly to international scientific communities, having held prestigious fellowships such as the CSIRO Distinguished Visiting Professor at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization in Australia in 2019. He has also been a recipient of the “Chutian Scholarship” Distinguished Professor award and has served in various capacities, including editorial roles for scientific publications and as an invited speaker at over 80 international conferences, further showcasing his influence in the global scientific arena. He is on the editorial board of a dozen of international scientific journals including “Green Chemistry and Sustainable Technology” (Springer) Series Editor, Frontier in Chemistry，Journal of CO2 Utilization (Elsevier)，ChemistryOpen (Wiley), Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry (Elsevier)，Mini-review in Organic Chemistry，Green Chemical Engineering, ChemCatChem (Wiley), Carbon and Hydrogen (Wiley), as well as successfully organizing conferences and symposia on CO2 chemistry/CO2 capture and utilization.
Research Interests:
Prof. Liang-Nian He’s research focuses on the fields of green chemistry, catalysis, renewable energy chemistry, and CO2 chemistry. His work emphasizes the catalytic activation and transformation of CO2 into valuable chemicals and fuels, contributing to environmental sustainability and carbon-neutral technologies. He explores the integration of CO2 capture and conversion processes, aiming to close the carbon cycle through renewable energy-driven processes. Prof. He’s research also includes the development of novel catalytic materials and processes for biomass conversion and desulfurization technologies. His innovative work has far-reaching applications, addressing critical challenges in energy and environmental chemistry.
Research Skills:
Prof. Liang-Nian He possesses a comprehensive set of research skills in synthetic chemistry, catalysis, and materials design. He is skilled in developing novel catalytic processes for CO2 activation and conversion, focusing on green solvents and sustainable energy-driven reactions. His expertise extends to designing and synthesizing new catalytic materials based on mechanistic investigations. Prof. He also possesses strong analytical skills in reaction mechanism analysis and the development of catalytic processes that integrate CO2 capture with conversion. His ability to conduct interdisciplinary research, combining chemistry, energy science, and environmental sustainability, is central to his innovative contributions to CO2 valorization and green chemistry technologies.
Awards and Honors:
Prof. Liang-Nian He has received numerous prestigious awards and honors in recognition of his groundbreaking work in chemistry. He became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry in 2011, cementing his status as a leading figure in the field. In 2014, he was named one of the Most Cited Chinese Researchers by Elsevier, a distinction he held through 2024. Additionally, Prof. He was recognized as one of the top 1% highly cited authors in RSC journals from 2014-2020. He has also been the recipient of the Advancement of Science and Technology Award from the PLA in 2017, and the Nature Science Award of Tianjin in 2015. These accolades highlight the global recognition of his contributions to science, particularly in the areas of catalysis and CO2 chemistry.
Conclusion:
Prof. Liang-Nian He is a highly accomplished researcher with groundbreaking contributions in CO2 chemistry and green catalysis. His impressive publication record, innovative research interests, and leadership in the scientific community position him as an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work aligns with global priorities of sustainability and environmental protection, demonstrating not only academic excellence but also societal relevance. With slight improvements in expanding industry collaborations and public engagement, Prof. He can further magnify the impact of his research on a global scale.
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