Prof. Zaisheng Cai | Fiber modification | Best Researcher Award
Group leader and Donghua University, China
Professor Zaisheng Cai, a distinguished scholar at Donghua University’s School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, is a highly suitable candidate for the “Best Researcher Award.” With an extensive background in textile chemistry and dyeing & finishing engineering, Prof. Cai has significantly contributed to academic research and innovation in these fields. His research primarily focuses on advanced materials, environmental sustainability, and textile engineering, demonstrated by numerous high-impact publications, patents, and prestigious awards.
Profile
Prof. Cai holds a Ph.D. and a Master’s degree in Textile Chemistry and Dyeing & Finishing Engineering from China Textile University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Dyeing and Finishing Engineering from Zhejiang Institute of Silk Textiles. He has completed postdoctoral research at Fudan University and North Carolina State University.
Professional Experience
Prof. Cai has served as a professor at Donghua University since 2003, following his tenure as an associate professor at China Textile University. His international experience includes a research position at the University of California, Davis.
Research Contributions
Prof. Cai has led several significant projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and various industrial organizations. His research projects include the design and enhancement of high-efficiency fiber separation membranes for complex oily wastewater and the development of low-carbon processing technology for thermo-moisture comfort polyester fabrics. These projects showcase his expertise in creating innovative, sustainable solutions in textile engineering.
Awards and Recognition
Prof. Cai’s work has earned him numerous accolades, including the Second Prize of the National Invention Award from the State Council of the People’s Republic of China for his contributions to novel copolyester continuous polymerization, spinning, and dyeing technology. He has also received the First and Second Prizes of the Provincial and Ministerial Level for his advancements in knitting dyeing and finishing technology and high-quality comfortable products.
Conference Contributions
Prof. Cai is an active participant in academic conferences, where he shares his expertise on topics such as green manufacturing and supply chain management in home textiles. His presentation at the First China Home Textile Science and Technology Innovation Conference in 2023 highlights his ongoing commitment to advancing sustainable practices in the textile industry.
Conclusion
Professor Zaisheng Cai’s exemplary career, characterized by pioneering research, innovative contributions, and significant academic achievements, makes him an outstanding candidate for the “Best Researcher Award.” His work not only advances the field of textile engineering but also promotes environmental sustainability, aligning with the award’s criteria for recognizing impactful and forward-thinking research.
Publications Top Notes
Fabrication of mechanically stable fabric-based hydrogel membranes based on dual network toughening strategy for high efficient oil–water emulsion separation
Authors: Hou, K., Fan, Z., Jin, K., Yao, C., Cai, Z.
Journal: Separation and Purification Technology
Year: 2025
Citations: 0
Designed inorganics doped gel electrolyte with enhancing ion transfer and diffusion effects for flexible interdigitated supercapacitors
Authors: Jin, K., Sun, J., Li, C., Zhao, Y., Cai, Z.
Journal: Journal of Power Sources
Year: 2024
Citations: 0
Research Progress and Development Trend of Textile Auxiliaries
Authors: Ji, Y., Li, X., Jin, K., Xu, B., Cai, Z.
Journal: Fibers and Polymers
Year: 2024
Citations: 0
Lignin-derived N,S-codoped hierarchical porous carbons with high mesoporous rate for sustainable supercapacitive energy storage
Authors: Zhai, S., Li, K., Li, C., Cai, Z., Zhao, Y.
Journal: Journal of Energy Storage
Year: 2024
Citations: 3
Multifunctional PVDF-fabric-based bilayer membrane with wettability difference for efficient removal of direct dye from water and high-flux oil/water separation
Authors: Li, C., Jin, K., Hou, K., Cai, Z., Zhao, Y.
Journal: Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects
Year: 2024
Citations: 0
Optimization of cotton SERS substrates based on different weave structures for surface trace detection
Authors: Zhan, X., Zhang, S., Du, P., Cai, Z., Ge, F.
Journal: Optical Materials
Year: 2024
Citations: 1
Design fiber-based membrane with interfacial wettability rapidly regulated behavior by pH for oily wastewater high-efficient treatment
Authors: Yu, B., Hou, K., Fan, Z., Jin, K., Cai, Z.
Journal: Progress in Organic Coatings
Year: 2024
Citations: 0
A method of constructing highly durable conductive materials by growing metal particles inside and outside fibers through solvation and multivalent bonding forces
Authors: Wen, Y., Du, P., Sun, C., Cai, Z., Ge, F.
Journal: Cellulose
Year: 2024
Citations: 0
Corrigendum to “UV-cured organic-inorganic hybrid networks for durable antifogging coating”
Authors: Ren, M., Liu, Z., Ji, Y., Cai, Z., Xu, B.
Journal: Progress in Organic Coatings
Year: 2024
Citations: 0
Hydrophilic/hydrophobic poly (AA-co-BA-co-BPA) anti-fog coating with excellent water resistance and self-healing properties
Authors: Yang, Y., Zeng, L., Li, X., Cai, Z.
Journal: Progress in Organic Coatings
Year: 2024
Citations: 1