Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jian-Fei Sun | Engineering | Best Researcher Award
Assoc. Prof. Dr Jian-Fei Sun, Qingdao University of Technology, China
Dr. Jian-Fei Sun is an Associate Professor at Qingdao University of Technology, specializing in chemical engineering with a focus on green solvent technology and chemical equipment. His research has led to several SCI/EI publications and collaborations with industry, advancing environmentally sustainable solutions in chemical processes.
Educational Details
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jian-Fei Sun completed his Bachelor’s degree at Shandong Normal University in 2016, followed by a Master’s degree from Inner Mongolia University of Technology in 2019. He earned his Ph.D. from Dalian University of Technology in 2023, showcasing a solid academic progression in engineering and chemical sciences. As of September 2024, Dr. Sun is a post-doctoral researcher and visiting scholar in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Qingdao University of Science and Technology.
Professional Experience
Dr. Sun is an Associate Professor at the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, where he has developed expertise in gas adsorption, green solvents, and chemical process equipment. His collaborations extend to the Chinese Chemical Society and the China Occupational Safety and Health Association, where he is an active member.
Research Interest
Thermodynamics and Applications of Green Solvents: Involving supercritical and CO2-expanded liquids, critical for eco-friendly chemical processes.
Nanomaterial Synthesis and Catalysis: Focused on catalytic conversion and pretreatment of biomass.
Chemical Engineering Equipment Design: Including innovations in vaporization, heat exchange, and coating processes.
Research Innovations
Dr. Sun’s research is pioneering in green solvent technology, encompassing supercritical fluids, CO2-expanded liquids, and ionic liquids. His work emphasizes the synthesis of nanomaterials, catalytic conversion of lignocellulosic biomass, and advanced chemical engineering equipment design. Notable projects include submerged combustion vaporizers, heat exchangers, jet cavitation cleaning, and supercritical cleaning technologies.
Top Notable Publications
Chen, X., Sun, J., Yu, K., Wu, J., & Yin, J. (2024). Design of novel bracket structure for falling film devolatilizer and numerical simulation of its film-forming property. Chemical Engineering Journal, 499, 156317.
Citations: 0
Sun, J., Yu, K., Zhou, D., Sun, H., & Wu, J. (2024). Continuous process for CO2 cycloaddition reaction in a fixed bed reactor: Kinetic model of reaction transport. Chemical Engineering Science, 283, 119415.
Citations: 2
Zhou, D., Sun, J., Xue, M., Xu, Q., & Yin, J. (2024). Imidazole based ionic liquid grafted graphene for enhancing the new green conversion process of carbon dioxide. Journal of Cleaner Production, 434, 140083.
Citations: 5
Sun, H., Qi, J., Sun, J., Wu, J., & Yin, J. (2024). Solubility of iron(III) and nickel(II) acetylacetonates in supercritical carbon dioxide. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering, 65, 29–34.
Citations: 0
Chen, X., Sun, J., Wu, J., Zhang, Y., & Yin, J. (2023). Simulation study on mass transfer characteristics and disk structure optimization of a rotating disk reactor with high viscosity region. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 140(48), e54717.
Citations: 1
Chen, X., Wu, J., Sun, J., Yu, K., & Yin, J. (2023). Numerical investigation of film-forming characteristics and mass transfer enhancement in horizontal polycondensation kettle. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering, 63, 31–42.
Citations: 0
Li, X., Sun, J., Xue, M., Wu, J., & Yin, J. (2023). The imidazole ionic liquid was chemically grafted on SBA-15 to continuously catalyze carbon dioxide to prepare propylene carbonate. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 11(5), 110438.
Citations: 9
Sun, J.-F., Chen, X.-P., Li, X.-T., Li, L., & Yin, J.-Z. (2023). Theoretical study of supported ionic liquid membrane reaction and transport for CO2 cycloaddition reaction. Chemical Engineering Journal, 470, 144299.
Citations: 2
Yu, K., Liu, J., Sun, J., Shen, Z., & Yin, J. (2023). Study of polyester degradation by sub/supercritical ethanol and enhancement of carbon dioxide. Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 194, 105837.
Citations: 7
Dr. Sun has published numerous SCI and EI-indexed papers and collaborated with chemical enterprises to secure research funding. His contributions emphasize his dedication to both academic excellence and real-world applications, reinforcing his suitability for the Best Researcher Award through innovation and impactful research in sustainable chemical processes.