Associate Professor Nanjing University China
Ruijuan Qu is an Associate Professor at the School of Environment, Nanjing University, China. With a specialization in environmental chemistry, she focuses on the transformation mechanisms of organic pollutants and the development of innovative degradation technologies. She has contributed significantly to the field, developing a comprehensive framework for pollutant transformation analysis and its ecological impact. Her research aims to support scientific advancements in ecological risk assessment and pollution treatment. 🌍🔬
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Education
Ruijuan Qu received her PhD in 2015 from Nanjing University, where she also began her academic career. Since then, she has grown her expertise and specialization in environmental chemistry and pollutant transformation, supporting cutting-edge research and eco-friendly practices. 🎓📚
Experience
Starting as an assistant researcher in 2015, Ruijuan advanced to associate researcher by 2018 and has held her position as Associate Professor since December 2019. Over her career, she has led several national research projects, contributing essential findings to the fields of pollutant degradation and environmental chemistry. 👩‍🔬🌱
Research Interests
Ruijuan’s research centers on the environmental transformation of organic pollutants, with an emphasis on analyzing reaction mechanisms, transformation products, and toxicity changes. She employs quantitative structure-activity relationships (QSAR) to explore pollutant behavior, and she is dedicated to advancing green and effective pollutant degradation technologies. 🧪🌊
Awards
In recognition of her significant contributions to environmental science, Ruijuan Qu was named on Stanford University’s 2023 World’s Top 2% Scientists List. This honor highlights her dedication to innovative research and her impactful findings in pollutant transformation. 🏅✨
Publications Top Notes:Â
Ruijuan Qu has authored over 70 SCI-indexed papers, with her work appearing in renowned journals like Environmental Science & Technology and Water Research. She also holds seven ESI highly-cited papers. Here are a few of her notable publications:
Qu, R. (2022). “Transformation of Persistent Organic Pollutants in Aquatic Systems,” Environmental Science & Technology. Cited by 120 articles. Link to Publication
Qu, R. (2021). “Advances in Polymerization for Low-Carbon Wastewater Treatment,” Water Research. Cited by 98 articles. Link to Publication