Huihui Chen | Environmental Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award
Associate Professor at Shanghai University | China
Ms. Huihui Chen is an Associate Professor and Master’s Supervisor at the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai University. With a strong background in environmental engineering and a research portfolio spanning sustainable waste management, hydrothermal processes, and low-carbon development strategies, Ms. Chen has established a solid reputation in advancing the field of environmental science. She has contributed significantly to the valorization of organic solid waste, sustainable energy recovery, and the study of environmental risk substances, making her a key figure in the development of green technologies and eco-industrial practices.
Profile
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Education
Ms. Huihui Chen received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Environmental Engineering from Kunming University of Science and Technology, where she was directly admitted into the master’s program due to her academic excellence. She then pursued her doctoral studies at Fudan University, earning a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering. Her outstanding performance was recognized with the Shanghai Outstanding Graduate Award and the Shanghai Tongji Gaotingyao Environmental Protection Technology Development Foundation Outstanding Young Doctoral Student Talent Award. During her doctoral journey, she also spent time as a visiting scholar at the Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence and the Biorenewables Development Centre at the University of York in the United Kingdom, which broadened her academic vision and international research collaborations.
Experience
Ms. Huihui Chen’s professional journey has been marked by progressive academic and research roles. Following her doctoral graduation, she continued at Fudan University as a postdoctoral researcher, supported by the prestigious Shanghai Super Postdoctoral Fellowship. She later joined Shanghai University as a lecturer and advanced to the position of Associate Professor. At Shanghai University, she has been actively engaged in both teaching and research, offering courses such as Air Pollution Control Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Organic Solid Waste Resource Recovery Engineering, and Environmental Engineering Project. Beyond her teaching contributions, Ms. Chen has led multiple funded research projects, including those supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and several commissioned projects from government agencies, research laboratories, and industrial partners.
Research Interest
Ms. Huihui Chen’s research interests center on the comprehensive treatment and valorization of organic solid waste through the integration of thermochemical and biochemical processes. Her work investigates the migration and transformation of environmental risk substances during waste treatment and disposal, aiming to develop effective strategies for pollution control and risk mitigation. She also actively contributes to low-carbon and sustainable development planning, with a focus on eco-industrial park design and the development of methodologies for Chinese Certified Emission Reduction projects. Through her interdisciplinary research, she bridges environmental science, engineering, and sustainability studies, ensuring that her findings have both scientific value and practical applications for sustainable development.
Awards
Throughout her academic career, Ms. Huihui Chen has received several honors that reflect her scholarly excellence and leadership in the field. These include the Outstanding Young Doctoral Student Talent Award and the Shanghai Outstanding Graduate Award during her doctoral studies, as well as the highly competitive Shanghai Super Postdoctoral Fellowship. Her research outputs have been widely recognized, with several of her publications ranked as Highly Cited Papers, underscoring their influence and visibility in the global environmental science community.
Publications Top Notes
Ms. Huihui Chen has authored more than thirty peer-reviewed papers in internationally renowned journals. Selected publications include:
Title: Roles of different anions on hydrochar formation of lignocellulosic biomass.
Year: 2025
Title: Role of Accumulated Alkali and Alkaline-Earth Chloride Salts in Hydrochar Formation Produced from Lignocellulosic Biomass.
Year: 2023
Title: Hydrothermal pretreatment of sewage sludge enhanced the anaerobic degradation of cationic polyacrylamide (cPAM).
Year: 2021
Title: Mesophilic and thermophilic anaerobic digestion of aqueous phase generated from hydrothermal liquefaction of cornstalk: Molecular and metabolic insights.
Year: 2020
Title: Chemicals from lignocellulosic biomass: a critical comparison between biochemical, microwave and thermochemical conversion methods.
Year: 2020
Title: Characterization and utilization of aqueous products from hydrothermal conversion of biomass for bio-oil and hydro-char production.
Year: 2019
Title: Hydrothermal conversion of sewage sludge: Focusing on the characterization of liquid products and their methane yields.
Year: 2019
Conclusion
In summary, Ms. Huihui Chen has built a distinguished academic and research career that combines deep technical expertise with a vision for sustainable environmental solutions. Through her contributions to solid waste valorization, sustainable energy recovery, and low-carbon planning, she has addressed critical environmental challenges and provided innovative pathways for green development. Her publications, leadership in funded projects, and recognition by the scientific community highlight her as a rising leader in environmental engineering. With her ongoing research and commitment to education, Ms. Chen continues to make impactful contributions to both scientific knowledge and practical environmental sustainability.