The Journal of Flow Chemistry, a leading international publication in the field, has recently announced the "Emerging Investigators in Flow Chemistry 2023" list, recognizing 30 promising researchers whose innovative contributions are shaping the future of flow chemistry. Among the distinguished recipients is Prof. WU Kejun, Tenure Track Assistant Professor from College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, who stands out as one of the five Chinese researchers to be acknowledged this year.
This prestigious biennial award by the Journal of Flow Chemistry celebrates young scientists who have demonstrated significant breakthroughs in the field and highlights their high-impact research during the early stages of their independent careers.
Reason for Recognition:
Prof. WU Kejun's research endeavors in the areas of chemical process intensification, micro-chemical technology, and flow chemistry have garnered international attention. His collaborative work with industry leaders such as Corning has been pivotal in advancing the commercial application of reactor technologies. Prof. WU's dedication to innovation has been supported by the EU Horizon 2020 program, the UK's Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), and the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
Profile of Prof. WU Kejun:
Prof. WU Kejun, serves as a doctoral supervisor at the College of Chemical and Biological Engineering and holds a visiting research fellow position at the University of Leeds. His academic journey began at Zhejiang University, where he earned both his bachelor's degree from the College of Materials and Chemical Engineering and his doctoral degree from the College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, studying under the guidance of Professor HE Chaohong. Prof. WU furthered his research expertise through postdoctoral studies at University College London and the University of Cambridge before securing a permanent academic position at the University of Leeds. In December 2020, he joined the faculty at College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University.
Prof. WU's research focuses on the theoretical and applied foundations of chemical process intensification and the integration of intelligent technologies in the manufacturing of advanced materials and separation processes. He has successfully led key projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the UK's EPSRC. His scholarly work has been featured in prestigious journals, such as AIChE J., Chem. Eng. Sci., Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., and Chem. Eng. J.,vcontributing significantly to the global chemical engineering community.
As a leading figure in his field, Prof. WU's continued research and collaboration efforts are expected to drive further advancements and cross-industry applications in the years to come.
