Dr. Shengqian Ma serves as University Distinguished Research Professor and Welch Chair in Chemistry at the University of North Texas (UNT), joining in 2020 after advancing to Full Professor at the University of South Florida (2010-2020). His career trajectory includes Assistant Professor (2010), Associate Professor with early tenure (2015), and Full Professor (2018) at USF. Educational background: B.S. in Chemistry, Jilin University, China (2003) Ph.D. in Chemistry, Miami University, Ohio (2008) Director’s Postdoctoral Fellowship, Argonne National Laboratory His research centers on designing functional porous materials—particularly metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), and porous organic polymers (POPs)—for catalysis, gas separation, and environmental remediation. Key innovations include enzyme immobilization platforms, uranium extraction systems, and water treatment membranes. Recent work emphasizes biomedical applications like cardiovascular therapy and insulin delivery through framework functionalization. Analysis of 2023-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in nuclear waste remediation (radioiodine/pertechnetate capture, uranium extraction) and sustainable energy (hydrogen production, water desalination). Gas separation research focuses on industrial ethylene purification and olefin/paraffin processes using flexible MOFs. Scientific recognition includes: Director’s Postdoctoral Fellowship, Argonne National Laboratory Dr. Ma leads an active research group at UNT with extensive grant-supported projects, evidenced by high-impact publications in energy and environmental chemistry. His team develops materials for carbon capture and climate mitigation while maintaining strong industry collaborations in petrochemical separation. The research group operates within UNT’s Department of Chemistry, utilizing advanced synthesis and characterization facilities as indicated by their dedicated website (http://www.chemistry.unt.edu/~sqma).








