Best Researcher Award
Niyou Wang
A*STAR, Singapore
Niyou Wang is presented in this recognition profile as a researcher affiliated with A*STAR in Singapore, with a research record identified for consideration in the Best Researcher Award category. The supplied bibliometric information reports 21 documents, 660 citations, and an h-index of 12. These indicators provide a quantitative overview of the research record, although they should be interpreted alongside the quality, originality, and relevance of individual scholarly contributions.
Abstract
This article presents an academic recognition profile for Niyou Wang in the context of the Best Researcher Award associated with the International PopularScientist Awards. The supplied profile identifies A*STAR in Singapore as the institutional affiliation and reports a publication record of 21 documents, 660 citations, and an h-index of 12. These bibliometric values are supplied profile data and should be checked against the current author record before formal publication. [1]
Keywords
Niyou Wang; Best Researcher Award; A*STAR; Singapore; Materials Engineering; Polymer Materials; Hydrogel Tissue Expanders; Nanocrystal Synthesis; Laser Medicine; Photodynamic Therapy; Research Evaluation; Bibliometrics.
Introduction
Research recognition programs commonly assess scholarly contributions through a combination of publication records, citation activity, research originality, methodological quality, and potential impact. In interdisciplinary fields, the evaluation also requires attention to the relationship between a researcher’s primary discipline and the applications of the work being assessed.
Research Profile
The supplied researcher profile lists A*STAR as the affiliation, Singapore as the country, Scopus Author ID 57211980894, and ORCID 0000-0002-3311-6793. It also reports 21 documents, 660 citations, and an h-index of 12. These indicators describe publication volume and citation visibility within the source and indexing period from which they were obtained.
Research Contributions
The supplied records illustrate several potentially relevant research areas. Work on methacrylate-based hydrogel tissue expanders addresses polymer systems intended for tissue expansion in stomatological applications. Research on up-converting YF3:Yb,Er nanocrystals concerns the preparation of luminescent nanoscale materials, while research on laser-assisted photodynamic therapy explores the interaction between laser treatment and photosensitizer-based clinical approaches. These descriptions summarize the supplied publication titles and should not be interpreted as confirmed contributions by Niyou Wang without author-level verification.
Publications
The following table organizes the publication records provided for this profile. The entries retain the bibliographic information supplied, including publication titles, journal names, years, and DOI identifiers where available. The contributor lists in these records include names such as J. Hrib, J. Sirc, R. Šmucler, and V. Bartůněk. The records must not be attributed to Niyou Wang until the Scopus author identifier, ORCID, publisher record, and co-author information have been reconciled.
Research Impact
The supplied bibliometric figures of 660 citations and an h-index of 12 suggest that the indexed work associated with the profile has received scholarly attention. Citation counts can indicate visibility and use within the academic literature, but they do not independently establish scientific validity, practical effectiveness, or individual contribution to collaborative publications.
Award Suitability
The supplied profile metrics provide a preliminary basis for reviewing Niyou Wang for the Best Researcher Award associated with the International PopularScientist Awards. The reported document count, citation total, and h-index can support an initial assessment of scholarly visibility. A complete assessment should also consider the candidate’s original research contributions, methodological rigor, field relevance, collaborative role, and evidence of sustained research activity.
Conclusion
Niyou Wang is identified in the supplied profile as a researcher affiliated with A*STAR in Singapore, with 21 reported documents, 660 citations, an h-index of 12, and a stated research area of Materials Engineering. These metrics provide a concise quantitative overview of the submitted profile but should be confirmed against the current Scopus and ORCID records.
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Niyou Wang, Author ID 57211980894. Scopus. The supplied author identifier and bibliometric values should be checked against the current indexed profile before publication.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57211980894
- Elsevier. (2016). Large scale preparation of up-converting YF3:YbEr nanocrystals with various sizes by solvothermal syntheses using ionic liquid bmimCl. Journal of Fluorine Chemistry. Google Scholar profile.
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=6elYF3sAAAAJ&hl=en
- ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID record and researcher identifier 0000-0002-3311-6793. ORCID. The record can be used to review the researcher’s claimed affiliations and linked works; authorship of the publications listed in this article should be verified individually.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3311-6793
- PopularScientist. (n.d.). International PopularScientist Awards. Official award website. Award eligibility, selection criteria, and nomination requirements should be confirmed with the organizer’s current published information.
https://popularscientist.com/