Dr. Lei Gong | Water Pollution | Best Researcher Award

Education 

Dr. Lei Gong completed his Ph.D. in Fermentation Engineering in 2021 from Jiangnan University, one of China’s leading institutions for food and biotechnology research. His doctoral studies focused on green technologies for biomass transformation and enzyme-driven catalysis, laying the foundation for his future research in industrial biotechnology. His education provided a rigorous interdisciplinary background, encompassing chemical engineering, microbiology, enzymology, and materials science. During his doctoral research, he explored integrated bioprocessing approaches that use enzymes and eco-friendly solvents to extract, convert, and synthesize valuable products from lignocellulosic biomass. His academic training combined strong theoretical knowledge with practical laboratory skills, including high-throughput screening, enzyme engineering, and solid acid catalysis. In addition to his Ph.D., Dr. Gong holds undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in related areas of chemical or biochemical engineering, which equipped him with a holistic understanding of the biorefinery landscape. His education underpins his innovative contributions to sustainable industrial biotechnology.

Professional Experience 

Dr. Lei Gong is currently employed at Changzhou University, where he serves as a core researcher at the National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Biomass Refining. His research experience encompasses over five years of continuous engagement in high-level scientific projects related to waste-to-resource conversion, green catalysis, and enzyme biotechnology. He has worked on various funded research initiatives, including municipal, provincial, and national-level programs that support innovation in environmental sustainability. Dr. Gong’s experience spans both laboratory-scale experimentation and the optimization of reaction systems suitable for industrial translation. His practical expertise includes deep eutectic solvent systems, chemoenzymatic cascade reactions, and enzyme screening and evolution. He has also co-authored research with more than 60 collaborators across multiple institutions, demonstrating his ability to work in interdisciplinary and cooperative environments. His active participation in publishing, mentoring, and scientific collaboration positions him as a rising figure in green chemical engineering and biomass utilization.

Awards 

Although specific named awards were not explicitly mentioned in his resume, Dr. Lei Gong has received funding support from multiple national, provincial, and municipal-level scientific research programs, indicating strong recognition of his academic potential and applied contributions. These grants reflect institutional trust in his work on biomass valorization and enzyme engineering. His research output in journals such as Bioresource Technology and ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering further speaks to his standing in the scientific community. His high citation count (over 480) and h-index of 15 are indicative of the impact of his work within the fields of green chemistry and sustainable engineering. Being featured in high-quality journals and participating in collaborative projects are themselves forms of professional recognition. Continued support from government bodies and academic institutions underlines his growing influence and establishes a trajectory that could soon include formal research excellence awards and international honors.

Research Interests

Dr. Lei Gong’s research interests lie at the intersection of green chemistry, industrial biotechnology, and sustainable materials science. His primary focus is the high-value conversion of waste biomass, particularly agricultural and forestry residues, into products such as biofuels, biochemicals, and bio-based materials. He is deeply involved in developing eco-friendly and efficient technologies using deep eutectic solvents, chemo-enzymatic processes, and solid acid catalysis. Another core area of interest is enzyme catalysis engineering, where he works on screening, modifying, and optimizing enzymes to improve reaction efficiency and operational stability in industrial processes. His work contributes directly to advancing the circular bioeconomy by minimizing waste and maximizing resource efficiency. In addition, Dr. Gong is exploring cascade catalytic systems that integrate chemical and biological transformations to yield novel bio-based products. His interdisciplinary approach and focus on green technologies make him a key contributor to the global push toward sustainable industrial processes.

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