Dr. Kaixiang Wang | Environmental Biophotonics Research | Research Excellence Award

A Ph.D. graduate from Sichuan University, the researcher specializes in functional polymer materials, fiber and dyeing technologies, and industrial wastewater treatment and recycling. Their work focuses on developing advanced, salt-responsive polyelectrolytes, flocculants, and membrane-based systems for treating highly saline textile effluents. They have made significant contributions to the understanding of flocculation–adsorption transitions, anti-fouling membrane design, and the application of single-atom catalysts for efficient pollutant degradation. Their innovations include chitosan-based and starch-derived functional materials with enhanced salt tolerance and pH responsiveness, as well as dynamic materials for anti-counterfeiting and environmental remediation. With a strong publication record of 31 documents and 375 citations across 329 citing documents, the researcher has achieved an h-index of 11, reflecting the impact and relevance of their work in environmental engineering and sustainable materials science.