Li Wan | Electromagnetic Sensors | Best Researcher Award

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Best Researcher Award

Li Wan
Anhui Medical University, China

Li Wan
Affiliation Anhui Medical University
Country China
Scopus ID 57204732623
Documents 10
Citations 44
h-index 3
Subject Area Psychology, Psychiatry, Electromagnetic Sensors,  Neuroscience, Neuromodulation
Event Global Sensor Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-3748-9087

Li Wan is a Chinese psychologist, neuroscientist, and academic leader recognized for her contributions to brain disorders research, neuromodulation technologies, and non-invasive therapeutic interventions. As Director of the Brain Disorders and Neuromodulation Research Center at Anhui Medical University, she has led multidisciplinary investigations involving electroencephalography (EEG), functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), brain-computer interfaces (BCI), transcranial electrical stimulation (tES), and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Her research spans schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, addiction, cognitive control, and neurorehabilitation, contributing to the development of precision psychiatry and digital biomarkers.[1]

Abstract

Li Wan’s academic career is characterized by interdisciplinary research integrating neuroscience, psychiatry, psychology, artificial intelligence, and neuromodulation technologies. Her work focuses on understanding the neural mechanisms of psychiatric disorders and developing non-invasive therapeutic interventions. Through leadership of multiple provincial and institutional research projects, she has advanced translational neuroscience applications for schizophrenia, addiction, depression, and cognitive dysfunction. Her contributions include the development of EEG-based diagnostic systems, digital biomarkers, and personalized neuromodulation strategies designed to improve clinical outcomes and mental healthcare innovation.[2]

Keywords

Neuromodulation, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, EEG, fNIRS, Brain-Computer Interface, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Transcranial Electrical Stimulation, Schizophrenia, Major Depressive Disorder, Addiction Research, Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Control, Neuroimaging, Digital Biomarkers.

Introduction

Mental and neurological disorders continue to represent significant global healthcare challenges. Advances in neuroimaging, computational neuroscience, and non-invasive brain stimulation have created new opportunities for understanding and treating these conditions. Within this evolving scientific landscape, Li Wan has established a research program dedicated to identifying neural mechanisms associated with psychiatric disorders while translating laboratory findings into clinically relevant interventions. Her investigations combine neurophysiological measurements with advanced analytical approaches to support precision mental healthcare.[3]

Research Profile

Li Wan earned her Ph.D. in Psychology from Virginia Tech and currently serves as Professor and Director of the Brain Disorders and Neuromodulation Research Center. She has participated in major projects funded by the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the United States Department of Defense. As Principal Investigator, she has led more than ten competitive research projects focused on psychiatric disorders, cognitive neuroscience, neuromodulation technologies, and AI-assisted clinical applications.[4]

  • Director, Brain Disorders and Neuromodulation Research Center.
  • Professor and Principal Investigator.
  • Master’s Supervisor at Anhui Medical University and Wannan Medical College.
  • Editorial Board Member of Brain-X, Alpha Psychiatry, and Brain Science Advances.
  • Guest Editor, Frontiers in Psychiatry.
  • Member of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA).

Research Contributions

Her research portfolio demonstrates sustained contributions toward the understanding of neural circuit dysfunction and therapeutic neuromodulation in psychiatric conditions. Several notable projects include:

  • Brain-computer interface interventions for reducing alcohol craving relapse.
  • Artificial intelligence-based analysis of adolescent stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • EEG frequency modulation approaches for schizophrenia symptom improvement.
  • Neural circuit investigations of voluntary inhibition deficits.
  • Targeted electrical stimulation approaches for drug dependence treatment.
  • Novel neurofeedback systems based on transcranial direct current stimulation.

A significant technological contribution includes the development of an artificial intelligence-assisted EEG medical diagnostic support system, protected under Chinese invention patent ZL 2024 1 0077209.1, demonstrating integration of neuroscience, machine learning, and clinical diagnostics.[5]

Publications

Li Wan has authored or co-authored more than 60 scholarly publications, including over 30 papers indexed in SCI journals. Selected representative publications include:

  1. Zhang Q., Wan L., et al. (2026). fNIRS identifies right prefrontal hemodynamic signatures for subclassifying alcohol use disorder. Cognitive Neurodynamics.
  2. Wan L., Chen Y., et al. (2026). EEG-based digital biomarker for personalizing transcranial magnetic stimulation in major depressive disorder. npj Digital Medicine.
  3. Liu W., Wan L., et al. (2025). The effect of bilateral high-definition γ-tACS on negative symptoms and mismatch negativity in schizophrenia. Journal of Psychiatric Research. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2025.05.056
  4. Wan L., Pei P., Zhang Q., Gao W. (2024). Specificity in the commonalities of inhibition control. European Psychiatry. DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2024.1785
  5. Wu H., Zhang Q., Wan L., et al. (2024). Effect of γ-tACS on prefrontal hemodynamics in bipolar disorder. Journal of Psychiatric Research. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2024.05.015

Research Impact

The impact of Li Wan’s research extends across neuroscience, psychiatry, clinical psychology, and biomedical engineering. Her studies contribute to improved understanding of cognitive control dysfunction, emotional regulation, and neural network abnormalities associated with psychiatric disorders. By integrating neuroimaging and neuromodulation techniques, her work supports the development of evidence-based personalized treatment strategies and enhances the translation of neuroscience discoveries into clinical practice.[3]

Award Suitability

Li Wan demonstrates strong qualifications for consideration under the Best Researcher Award category. Her record includes leadership of multiple competitive research projects, substantial peer-reviewed publication output, editorial responsibilities in international journals, intellectual property development through an authorized invention patent, and professional service within national and international scientific organizations. The interdisciplinary nature of her work and its translational relevance to mental health care further support recognition of her research achievements.[4]

Conclusion

Li Wan’s scientific career reflects a commitment to advancing knowledge in neuroscience and psychiatry through innovative methodologies and translational research. Her leadership in neuromodulation research, development of AI-assisted diagnostic technologies, and extensive publication record position her among active contributors to contemporary mental health research. Continued investigation of brain disorders and personalized interventions is expected to further strengthen the clinical and scientific significance of her work.

References

  1. ORCID. (n.d.). Li Wan Research Profile.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3748-9087
  2. Research Project Portfolio and Award Nomination Documentation submitted by Li Wan (2026).
  3. Wan, L., et al. Publications in psychiatry, neuroscience, and neuromodulation research (2024–2026).
  4. Professional Biography and Academic Background, Anhui Medical University.
  5. China Invention Patent No. ZL 2024 1 0077209.1. Medical diagnostic assistance system based on EEG signals and artificial intelligence classification.

Prof. Jih Ru Hwu | Novel Sensors | Excellence in Innovation Award

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Prof. Jih Ru Hwu | Novel Sensors | Excellence in Innovation Award 

Prof. Jih Ru Hwu, National Tsing Hua Univeristy, Taiwan

Professor Reuben Jih-Ru Hwu is a Distinguished Chair Professor Emeritus with Lifetime Honor at National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan. He earned his Ph.D. from Stanford University in 1982 and served as a faculty member at The Johns Hopkins University from 1982 to 1991. An internationally recognized chemist, Professor Hwu’s research encompasses drug design and synthesis, DNA-cleaving agents, nano-biomaterials, natural product synthesis, organosilicon chemistry, novel reactions and reagents, and green chemistry. He has published over 253 peer-reviewed articles and holds more than 52 patents. Throughout his distinguished career, he has received numerous accolades, including the 2023 Outstanding Achievement Award from the Chinese American Chemical Society, the World Academy of Sciences Award (1997), and Taiwan’s National Chair Professorship. He is a Fellow of several esteemed organizations, including The World Academy of Sciences, IUPAC, The Royal Society of Chemistry, and the European Academy of Sciences and Arts. His leadership roles include presidencies at the Chinese American Chemical Society, Asian Federation for Medicinal Chemistry, and Federation of Asian Chemical Societies, reflecting his global impact on the chemical sciences community.

Professional Profile:

ORCID

SCOPUS

Summary of Suitability – Excellence in Innovation Award

Nominee: Professor Reuben Jih-Ru Hwu

Professor Reuben Jih-Ru Hwu, Distinguished Chair Professor Emeritus at National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan, is a globally renowned chemist whose career spans over four decades of groundbreaking innovation across drug design, nano-biomaterials, DNA-cleaving agents, organosilicon chemistry, and green chemistry. A Ph.D. graduate from Stanford University and former faculty member at The Johns Hopkins University, Professor Hwu has authored over 253 scientific articles and 52 patents, reflecting his prolific contributions to science and innovation.

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry – Stanford University, USA (1982) 🇺🇸

💼 Work Experience

  • 🧪 Faculty Member – The Johns Hopkins University, USA (1982–1991)

  • 👨‍🏫 Professor – National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

  • 🏅 Distinguished Chair Professor Emeritus with Lifetime Honor – National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

🧬 Research & Achievements

  • 📚 Published >253 peer-reviewed articles

  • 🧾 Holds >52 patents

  • 🧪 Expertise in:

    • Drug design and synthesis 💊

    • DNA-cleaving agents 🧬

    • Nano-biomaterials ⚛️

    • Natural product synthesis 🌿

    • Organosilicon chemistry 🧫

    • Novel reactions and reagents ⚗️

    • Sustainability and green chemistry 🌱

🏆 Awards & Honors

  • 🥇 2023 Outstanding Achievement Award – Chinese American Chemical Society

  • 🏆 Trophy of Gulf Chemistry Association (2022)

  • 🧪 CAS Registry Innovator® (2022)

  • 👨‍🏫 Excellent Senior Teacher with 30 Years of Service (2020)

  • 👑 Taiwan National Chair Professorship

  • 🌍 The World Academy of Sciences Award (1997)

  • 🌟 JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World (1994)

  • 🧑‍🔬 FACS Distinguished Young Chemist Award (1992–93)

  • 🎓 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow (1986–1990)

  • 💊 Stuart Pharmaceuticals Achievement Award, USA (1986)

  • 🇯🇵 Japan Ming-Yu-Wen-Hwa Award (1976)

🌐 Fellowships & Memberships

  • 🌎 Fellow, The World Academy of Sciences (1999–)

  • 🔬 Fellow, IUPAC (2000–)

  • 👑 Fellow, Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) (2005–)

  • 🌏 Fellow, Asian Federation for Medicinal Chemistry (2013–)

  • 🇪🇺 Member, European Academy of Sciences and Arts (2019–)

  • 🧪 Fellow, Federation of Asian Chemical Societies (2025–)

🌟 Leadership Roles

  • 🇺🇸 President, Chinese American Chemical Society (1991–93)

  • 🌐 President, Asian Federation for Medicinal Chemistry (2012–13)

  • 🌏 President, Federation of Asian Chemical Societies (2019–23)

Publication Top Notes:

Calcium Impregnated Silica Gel in the Domino Reaction Involving Irreversible Aldol Addition, Dehydration, and Michael Addition

6-Chlorocoumarin Conjugates with Nucleobases and Nucleosides as Potent Anti-Hepatitis C Virus Agents

Biochemical Nanotubes Containing Heterocycles as Artificial Strands for Pseudo Duplex and Triplex DNA Formation

β-d-Ribofuranose as a Core with a Phosphodiester Moiety as the Enzyme Recognition Site for Codrug Development

Sustainable Domino C−N/C−C Bond Formation with Outstanding E Factors and High Volume Productivity

Generation of Quaternary Carbons in Cycloalkanones and Lactones with Arynes through a Domino Process

 

Assoc Prof Dr Zhongxiang Liu | Applications of Sensors | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr Zhongxiang Liu | Applications of Sensors | Best Researcher Award 

 Assoc Prof Dr Zhongxiang Liu,Associate Researcher, Southeast University,China

Zhongxiang Liu is an Associate Professor at the School of Transportation, Southeast University, Nanjing, China. He has a strong background in structural engineering, with substantial experience in academia and research. His international exposure includes postdoctoral research at Columbia University and a visiting scholarship at Virginia Tech in the USA. With multiple editorial roles and contributions to international journals, Liu has established himself as a distinguished researcher in structural health monitoring and smart city infrastructure. He has received prestigious awards for his contributions to civil and structural engineering and is dedicated to advancing resilient and sustainable engineering solutions.

Professional Profile:

Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award:

Zhongxiang Liu is an Associate Professor at the School of Transportation, Southeast University, with a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from Southeast University, China. He has a robust academic background, having completed postdoctoral research at Columbia University and held a visiting scholar position at Virginia Tech. His research expertise lies in structural health monitoring, resilient structures for smart cities, and dynamic analysis of offshore structures. Liu is recognized for his prolific contributions as a guest editor for multiple high-impact journals and has received several prestigious awards, including the Science and Technology Progress Award of China and the Gold Medal at the International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva.

Education

Zhongxiang Liu earned his Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from Southeast University, Nanjing, China, in 2019. Prior to that, he completed his M.S. in Structural Engineering at the same institution in Chongqing, China, in 2015. He holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Chongqing University, Chongqing, China, awarded in 2012. His strong academic foundation has provided him with the necessary expertise to excel in structural health monitoring, offshore structure dynamics, and novel sensing technologies for smart cities.

Work Experience

Liu has been serving as an Associate Professor at Southeast University, Nanjing, China, since February 2021. Before this, he was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Columbia University, USA, from November 2019 to November 2020. He also gained valuable international experience as a Visiting Scholar at Virginia Tech, USA, from November 2016 to November 2017. His work in these roles has focused on structural health monitoring, dynamic analysis of offshore structures, and the application of resilient engineering technologies in urban infrastructure.

Skills

Zhongxiang Liu specializes in structural health monitoring, offshore structure analysis, and resilient urban infrastructure. His skills extend to advanced hydro- and aero-dynamic analysis, condition assessment of bridges, and novel sensing technologies for smart city applications. He has editorial and review expertise for high-impact journals, as well as experience in conducting performance evaluations of structural systems. His proficiency in combining these skills to address practical engineering challenges makes him a versatile researcher and educator in the field of civil engineering.

Awards and Honors

Liu has received numerous prestigious awards, including the First Prize in the Science and Technology Progress Award of Jiangsu, China (2022) and the Grand Prize from the China Highway and Transportation Society (2022). His research was recognized internationally, earning the Gold Award with congratulations from the Jury at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva in 2023. Liu was also honored with the Liu Huixian Earthquake Engineering Scholarship Award (2019), as well as several National Scholarships from the Ministry of Education of China during his doctoral and master’s studies.

Membership

Zhongxiang Liu is actively involved in the academic community, serving as a guest editor for multiple journals including Materials (MDPI), Applied Sciences (MDPI), and Modelling (MDPI). He is a Youth Editorial member for the International Journal of Structural Integrity and Journal of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Engineering. In addition, he reviews for more than 20 international journals in the fields of structural engineering and performance evaluation, further establishing his expertise and influence in the field.

Teaching Experience

As an Associate Professor at Southeast University, Liu is involved in teaching and mentoring students in advanced structural engineering concepts. His international experience at prestigious institutions such as Columbia University and Virginia Tech enriches his teaching, allowing him to incorporate a global perspective into his lectures. He guides students in the fields of structural health monitoring, offshore structures, and smart city technologies, preparing the next generation of engineers to tackle modern infrastructure challenges with innovative solutions.

Research Focus

Liu’s research primarily focuses on structural health monitoring and the condition assessment of bridges, along with hydro- and aero-dynamic analysis of offshore structures. His work emphasizes resilient infrastructure solutions, particularly in the context of smart cities. By developing novel sensing technologies and resilient structural designs, Liu aims to enhance urban infrastructure’s longevity and safety. His research also explores the control and evaluation of dynamic responses in offshore structures, contributing to advancements in both civil engineering and sustainable urban development.

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