Prof Dr. Ze Sun | Energy Banking | Best Researcher Award

Vice Dean at Energy Banking, East China University of Science and Technology, China

Dr. Ze Sun is a Professor and Ph.D. Supervisor at East China University of Science and Technology. He serves as the Vice Dean of the School of Resources and Environmental Engineering. Dr. Sun has a strong academic background and extensive experience in the field. His research interests include environmental engineering and sustainable development. Dr. Sun is highly respected in his field and has made significant contributions to academia and research. He is committed to advancing knowledge and training the next generation of scholars in the field of environmental engineering.

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Education:

Prof. Dr. Ze Sun completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering at East China University of Science and Technology from September 2000 to June 2004. He then pursued his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the same university from September 2004 to June 2009.

Work Experience:

Prof. Dr. Ze Sun has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of Resources and Environmental Engineering. Since September 2012, he has been serving as an Associate Professor, Professor, and Master’s and Ph.D. Supervisor at the School of Resources and Environmental Engineering. He has also taken on additional responsibilities as the Vice Dean of the School since January 2022. Prior to this, from June 2009 to August 2012, he worked as a Lecturer at the same institution. Dr. Sun has also gained valuable industry experience, serving as the Deputy Director of Research and Development Center at Qinghai Salt Lake Industry Co., Ltd. from December 2016 to December 2017. Additionally, he has engaged in international cooperation and exchange programs, spending time at the University of Birmingham, the University of Nottingham, and others from February 2016 to March 2016. Furthermore, he has contributed to research and academia as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Leeds, UK, from November 2012 to November 2013. With an H-Index of 17, Dr. Sun has made significant contributions to the field through his research. He has published over 90 research papers in renowned journals, including AIChE Journal, Chem. Eng. Sci., Chem. Eng. J., Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., Renew. Energy, Solar Energy, Energy Tech., J. Therm. Sci., and J. Phys. Chem. B. Notably, 60 of these papers are indexed in SCI, highlighting the impact and quality of his work.

Academic Engagement:

In his academic engagements, Prof. Dr. Ze Sun holds several key roles that demonstrate his commitment to advancing knowledge and research in his field. He serves as the Young Associate Editor for the Journal of Salt Lakes Research, contributing to the publication and dissemination of research findings in the field of salt lakes. Additionally, he holds the position of Deputy Secretary-General for the Inorganic Salt Association Energy Storage Committee, where he plays a crucial role in advancing research and development in energy storage technologies involving inorganic salts. Furthermore, Dr. Sun is an active member of the Chinese Nonferrous Metal Society, specifically serving on the Molten Salt Chemistry and Technology Committee. Through these roles, he actively contributes to the advancement of academic research and collaboration in his field.

Award & Honors:

Prof. Dr. Ze Sun has been recognized with several prestigious awards and honors for his outstanding contributions to the field of environmental engineering and chemical engineering. He has received the National Science and Technology Progress Award, Second Class, in recognition of his significant contributions to advancing science and technology in China. Additionally, he has been honored with the China Nonferrous Metal Industry Association Science and Technology Award, First Class, for his innovative research and development in the nonferrous metal industry. Dr. Sun has also been awarded the Shanghai Science and Technology Progress Award, First Class, and the Shanghai Technical Invention Award, Third Class, further highlighting his exceptional achievements and contributions to the field.

Publications:

Acceleration of thermal decomposition of molten nitrates by Cr in steel and promotion of this effect by halogens
- Authors: Sun, Z.; Luo, Y.; Song, P.; Gao, X.
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 3
Granulation of alkaline metal nitrate promoted MgO adsorbents and the low-concentration CO2 capture performance in the fixed bed adsorber
- Authors: Cai, Y.; Liu, W.; Sun, Z.; Yang, Y.; Li, P.
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 11
DFT-based study on the molecular interaction of hydrochloric acid with different extractants
- Authors: Cao, R.; Tang, P.; Yang, X.; Sun, Z.
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 3
Study on hydraulics of pulsed extraction separation device for nitric acid/hydrochloric acid in chloride salt system | 氯盐体系硝酸/盐酸脉冲萃取分离装置水力学研究
- Authors: Pan, B.; Sun, Z.; Ma, Z.; Dong, C.; Song, X.
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 0
Viscosities and Densities of Mixed Aqueous Alkali Metal Nitrate Solutions at T = (293.15-333.15) K
- Authors: Yao, D.; Tang, P.; Song, P.; Sun, Z.
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 2
Extraction kinetics of nitric acid from the nitric acid-hydrochloric acid-potassium chloride solution by tributyl phosphate
- Authors: Su, L.; Pan, B.; Sun, Z.; Song, P.; Song, X.
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 4
Influences of impurity Cl− on the thermal performance of solar salt for thermal energy storage
- Authors: Sun, Z.; Su, L.; Gao, X.; Song, X.; Yu, J.
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 6
Selective Separation of HNO3and HCl by Extraction: The Investigation on the Noncovalent Interaction between Extractants and Acids by Density Functional Theory
- Authors: Sun, Z.; Su, L.; Yao, D.; Yang, X.; Song, X.
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 6
Mechanism of Extracting and Separating Fluoride in Phosphoric Acid by TBP System | 磷酸三丁酯体系萃取分离磷酸中氟化物机理
- Authors: Xu, H.; Sun, Z.; Yu, J.
- Year: 2020
- Citations: 1
Study on preparation of molten salt grade potassium nitrate by reactive extraction method | 反应萃取法制备熔盐级硝酸钾工艺探讨
- Authors: Su, L.; Zhang, H.; Wang, J.; Song, X.; Yu, J.
- Year: 2020
- Citations: 0