Lisa Opsomer | Nanotechnology | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Lisa Opsomer | Nanotechnology | Research Excellence Award

The University of British Columbia | Canada

Dr. Lisa Opsomer is a researcher at Ghent University, Belgium, working in the field of advanced drug delivery, cryoprotection strategies, and biopharmaceutical stabilization. Her work focuses on overcoming cold-chain challenges, particularly through innovative approaches to safeguard self-amplifying mRNA polyplexes for long-term, ambient-temperature storage. With 5 peer-reviewed publications and over 60 citations, Dr. Opsomer has established a growing scientific footprint supported by collaborations with more than 25 international co-authors. Her research contributions address critical global needs in vaccine logistics, pharmaceutical preservation, and sustainable biomedical technologies. Through her scholarly output and interdisciplinary partnerships, she advances solutions with significant implications for global health, equitable vaccine access, and the broader biotherapeutics community.

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Jinghua Zhao | Topological Superconducting | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Jinghua Zhao | Topological Superconducting | Best Researcher Award

Jinghua Zhao | Xi’an University of Science and Technology | China

Jinghua Zhao is a postgraduate researcher in the School of Science at Xi’an University of Science and Technology, specializing in quantum materials and spintronics. Her research focuses on quantum spin devices and topological superconductivity, employing advanced first-principles calculations using VASP and Quantum ESPRESSO, Wannier-based tight-binding models, and model Hamiltonian approaches to explore spin filtering, strong electronic correlations, and topological phase transitions in low-dimensional systems. She has significantly contributed to understanding how external electric fields and chemical potential tuning via controlled doping can induce single-direction spin filtering and modulate superconducting phases, providing a foundation for energy-efficient spintronic and quantum devices. Her publications in high-impact journals such as Materials Today Physics and Advanced Theory and Simulations present pioneering insights into correlation-driven superconductivity, spin-dependent transport, and novel diode functionalities in quantum materials. Zhao has participated in multiple ongoing and completed research projects, demonstrating strong analytical and collaborative skills within her research group. Her work bridges theoretical discovery with device-level design principles, contributing to global advancements in low-power, high-performance quantum technologies. Through her computational expertise and focus on spin–orbit coupling, Berry curvature, and phonon stability, she aims to accelerate the realization of scalable quantum materials and spintronic architectures with societal impact in sustainable information processing. (Employment: Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an, China; Works: 2)

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Zhao, J., Yan, Z., Kong, J., Wang, Y., Xiong, K., Qi, C., & Wang, Z. (2025, December). Strong electronic correlation-driven topological superconductivity and exotic transport properties in ZrCl monolayer. Materials Today Physics.

Liang, X., Yan, Z., Kong, J., Zhao, Z., Zhao, J., Wang, Y., Qi, C., Wang, Z., & Zhao, J. (2025, July). Performing of spin‐dependent diodes in Co‐doped SiC bilayer by fully epitaxial magnetic tunnel junctions. Advanced Theory and Simulations.

Mr. Jinghua Zhao’s research in quantum materials and spintronics advances the scientific foundation for next-generation quantum and spin-based computing technologies. Her innovative work on spin filtering and topological superconductivity contributes to the development of ultra-efficient, low-power electronic devices, driving global innovation in sustainable information processing and advanced material design.