Best Researcher Award
Wentao Shang is affiliated with Jinan University, China, and works across membrane science, separation technologies, computational prediction, imaging, and advanced materials. His recent scholarly record includes research on membrane distillation, nanofiltration fouling prediction, and supramolecular materials, providing a multidisciplinary basis for consideration within the field of green technology. [1] [2] [3]
Abstract
Wentao Shang is a researcher at Jinan University whose documented work connects membrane science, green technology, computational modeling, imaging, and advanced materials. His recent publications examine surface patterning for membrane distillation, multimodal convolutional neural networks for dynamic nanofiltration fouling prediction, and solution-sheared supramolecular oligomers with improved thermal-resistant adhesion. These studies demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach combining materials engineering, separation processes, experimental characterization, and data-driven analysis. With 34 documented publications, 812 citations, and an h-index of 15, his profile indicates sustained scholarly activity and measurable research visibility. The breadth and environmental relevance of these themes support consideration for a Best Researcher Award.
Keywords
Keywords: Green Technology, Membrane Distillation, Nanofiltration, Membrane Fouling, Optical Coherence Tomography, Convolutional Neural Networks, Surface Patterning, Advanced Materials, Supramolecular Oligomers, Sustainable Engineering.
Introduction
Wentao Shang’s research profile at Jinan University reflects an interdisciplinary focus connecting membrane processes, nanofiltration, imaging-based analysis, advanced materials, and sustainable engineering. His recent publications address membrane distillation, fouling prediction, and thermally resistant supramolecular materials, indicating a research trajectory relevant to emerging green technology and resource-efficient engineering. [1] [2] [3]
Research Profile
Shang is associated with research spanning membrane science, separation technologies, computational prediction, and functional materials. His publication record includes studies using surface patterning to improve membrane distillation and multimodal convolutional neural networks to model nanofiltration fouling. These themes connect experimental characterization, materials engineering, and data-driven methods for environmental applications. [1] [2]
Research Contributions
Shang’s contributions can be viewed through three complementary areas: engineering membrane surfaces for improved separation performance, applying in-situ optical coherence tomography and multimodal neural networks to characterize fouling dynamics, and investigating supramolecular materials with enhanced thermal and adhesive properties. Together, these studies demonstrate integration of experimental methods, computational analysis, and materials design. [1] [2] [3]
Publications
The documented publications associated with Shang include a 2026 review of surface patterning in membrane distillation, a 2026 Desalination article on multimodal convolutional neural networks for nanofiltration fouling prediction, and a Nature Communications study on solution-sheared supramolecular oligomers. The works collectively cover membrane engineering, machine learning, imaging, adhesion, and advanced materials. [1] [2] [3]
- Zhang, C., Lin, Y., Lu, G., Yuan, B., Chen, P., Farid, M. U., Lee, V. P. H., Shang, W., Li, W., & An, A. K. (2026). Surface patterning in membrane distillation: Fabrication, mechanism, and performance enhancement. Separation and Purification Technology, 394(Part 3), Article 137561. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2026.137561 [1]
- Shang, W., Zeng, Y., Xiao, F., Wu, M., Wang, Y., Yang, Z., He, J., & Sun, F. (2026). A multimodal convolutional neural network trained by in-situ OCT characterization for dynamic structural prediction of nanofiltration fouling. Desalination, 639, Article 120676. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2026.120676 [2]
- Lu, G., Ma, R., Zhao, Y., Wang, D., Shang, W., Chen, H., Khan, S. A., Li, M., & Saiz, E. (2025). Solution-sheared supramolecular oligomers with enhanced thermal resistance in interfacial adhesion and bulk cohesion. Nature Communications, 16, 7754. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-63123-9 [3]
Research Impact
The research has potential relevance to green technology through improved membrane efficiency, fouling management, and durable functional materials. Surface-engineered membranes may support cleaner separation processes, while predictive imaging models can improve understanding of fouling development. Work on thermally resistant adhesives further broadens the profile toward resource-conscious and performance-oriented materials engineering. [1] [2] [3]
Award Suitability
The Best Researcher Award profile is supported by a combination of publication activity, citation indicators, interdisciplinary research themes, and alignment with green technology. The reported record of 34 documents, 812 citations, and an h-index of 15 provides quantitative evidence of scholarly visibility, while recent publications demonstrate continuing research activity. [1] [2] [3]
Conclusion
Wentao Shang presents a research profile combining membrane technology, computational modeling, imaging, and advanced materials. His recent work addresses practical challenges in separation efficiency, fouling prediction, and material durability. The combination of documented scholarly output and green-technology relevance provides a reasonable academic basis for consideration under the Best Researcher Award. [1] [2] [3]
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References
- Zhang, C., Lin, Y., Lu, G., Yuan, B., Chen, P., Farid, M. U., Lee, V. P. H., Shang, W., Li, W., & An, A. K. (2026). Surface patterning in membrane distillation: Fabrication, mechanism, and performance enhancement. Separation and Purification Technology, 394(Part 3), Article 137561.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1383586626008270
- Shang, W., Zeng, Y., Xiao, F., Wu, M., Wang, Y., Yang, Z., He, J., & Sun, F. (2026). A multimodal convolutional neural network trained by in-situ OCT characterization for dynamic structural prediction of nanofiltration fouling. Desalination, 639, Article 120676.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0011916426008325
- Lu, G., Ma, R., Zhao, Y., Wang, D., Shang, W., Chen, H., Khan, S. A., Li, M., & Saiz, E. (2025). Solution-sheared supramolecular oligomers with enhanced thermal resistance in interfacial adhesion and bulk cohesion. Nature Communications, 16, 7754.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-63123-9
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Wentao Shang, Author ID 57604364900. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57604364900
- ORCID. (n.d.). Wentao Shang, ORCID 0000-0002-5168-7696. ORCID.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5168-7696
