Yang DING

Yang DING is an active researcher at the University of Namur, affiliated with the Namur Institute of Structured Matter, Unit of nanomaterials chemistry. Having completed a PhD in 2022, Dr. DING has established a robust research profile in photocatalysis and nanomaterials for energy and environmental applications with significant publication output from 2021-2025.

Dr. DING's research focuses on:

• Development of advanced photocatalytic materials for energy conversion
• Design of hierarchically porous semiconductor materials
• CO2 reduction technologies using photothermal catalysis
• Pollutant elimination through innovative catalytic processes
• Perovskite-based materials for solar-to-chemical energy conversion

Recent research demonstrates a strategic shift toward integrating photocatalysis with thermocatalysis for enhanced CO2 reduction efficiency, engineering defect structures in semiconductor heterojunctions for improved charge transfer, and developing novel membrane technologies for wastewater treatment. The work consistently addresses fundamental materials science challenges while maintaining practical applications for environmental remediation and sustainable energy production.

Scientific recognition includes:

• h-index of 15 (calculated based on publications and citations from Scopus)

Dr. DING has secured substantial research funding from multiple prestigious international sources including the National Key R&D Program of China, National Natural Science Foundation of China, and European Commission programs. Current research projects focus on fabrication of advanced catalysts for high-efficiency catalysis and development of innovative materials for environmental applications, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary approach bridging Chinese and European research initiatives.