Jehng-Kang Wang | Controlled Drug Delivery For Dermatology | Best Innovator Award

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Prof. Jehng-Kang Wang | Controlled Drug Delivery For Dermatology | Best Innovator Award

National Defense Medical University | Taiwan

Prof. Jehng-Kang Wang currently serves as a senior researcher at the National Defense Medical University, Taiwan, where he is recognized for advancing the fields of biomedical science and controlled drug-delivery systems with a focus on dermatology and epithelial biology. Trained through a rigorous academic path that includes foundational studies in molecular and cellular sciences, he has established a research portfolio centered on protease regulation, glycosylation pathways, epithelial barrier function, and innovative therapeutic delivery mechanisms. His scholarly contributions include 49 peer-reviewed publications, collectively cited 1,098 times, with an h-index of 19, underscoring the durable impact of his work across dermatology, molecular genetics, and translational biomedical research. Publication highlights include influential studies on HAI-1 and HAI-2 signaling, protein-folding–associated skin disorders, and emerging drug-delivery methods aimed at improving therapeutic precision in dermatologic and systemic diseases. Prof. Wang has collaborated with more than 170 co-authors globally, demonstrating his active role in interdisciplinary scientific networks, and his research has contributed to improved understanding of skin-related protease pathways and their implications for disease mechanisms. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to several academic committees and has been invited to review manuscripts for specialized journals in cellular biology, dermatology, and biochemical science, reflecting his standing as a subject-matter expert. His work continues to support the development of safer, more effective, and biologically informed therapeutic strategies, with societal impact extending to improved diagnostics and treatment approaches for skin disorders and barrier-compromised conditions. Prof. Wang’s growing body of work positions him as a leading figure in biologically driven innovation for future dermatologic drug-delivery technologies.

Profile: Scopus

Featured Publications

1. Wang, J. K., Teng, I. J., Lo, T. J., Moore, S., Yeo, Y. H., Teng, Y. C., Kaul, M., Chen, C. C., Zuo, A. H., Chou, F. P., Yang, X., Tseng, I. C., Johnson, M. D., & Lin, C. Y. (2014). Matriptase autoactivation is tightly regulated by the cellular chemical environment. PLoS One.

2. Chang, H. D., Xu, Y., Lai, H., Yang, X., Tseng, C. C., Lai, Y. J., Pan, Y., Zhou, E., Johnson, M. D., Wang, J. K., & Lin, C. Y. (2015). Differential subcellular localization renders HAI-2 a matriptase inhibitor in breast cancer cells but not in mammary epithelial cells. PLoS One.

3. Lai, Y. J., Chang, H. H., Lai, H., Xu, Y., Shiao, F., Huang, N., Li, L., Lee, M. S., Johnson, M. D., Wang, J. K., & Lin, C. Y. (2015). N-glycan branching affects the subcellular distribution of and inhibition of matriptase by HAI-2/placental bikunin. PLoS One.

4. Lai, C. H., Lai, Y. J., Chou, F. P., Chang, H. H., Tseng, C. C., Johnson, M. D., Wang, J. K., & Lin, C. Y. (2016). Matriptase complexes and prostasin complexes with HAI-1 and HAI-2 in human milk: Significant proteolysis in lactation. PLoS One.

5. Chen, C. Y., Chen, C. J., Lai, C. H., Wu, B. Y., Lee, S. P., Johnson, M. D., Lin, C. Y., & Wang, J. K. (2016). Increased matriptase zymogen activation by UV irradiation protects keratinocyte from cell death. Journal of Dermatological Science.

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Sam Hsien-Yi Hsu | Encapsulation Techniques for Active Ingredients | Pioneer Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sam Hsien-Yi Hsu | Encapsulation Techniques for Active Ingredients | Pioneer Researcher Award

 City University of Hong Kong | China

Prof. Hsien-Yi Hsu, currently affiliated with the City University of Hong Kong, is an accomplished researcher recognized globally for his contributions to advanced materials, energy conversion technologies, and sustainable electrochemical systems. He holds a strong academic foundation supported by rigorous training that has enabled him to pursue high-impact research across nanomaterials, perovskite optoelectronics, quantum-dot photovoltaics, and electrocatalysis. Prof. Hsu’s research focuses on developing next-generation solar energy devices, tandem solar cell architectures, efficient water-splitting photoelectrodes, and noble-metal-free electrocatalysts aimed at enhancing clean-energy production and environmental sustainability. With an outstanding record of 140 scientific publications, more than 4,674 citations, and an h-index of 40, his work demonstrates both breadth and depth, influencing multiple domains within materials science and renewable energy research. His publications span elite journals, including Energy & Environmental Science, Advanced Energy Materials, Journal of Energy Chemistry, and Science China Materials, reflecting the high quality and impact of his contributions. Prof. Hsu has collaborated with more than 490 co-authors worldwide, highlighting his active role in international scientific networks and multidisciplinary partnerships. He has been recognized through numerous citations and research visibility, underscoring his role as a leading figure in energy materials research. He also contributes to the academic community through participation in peer review and editorial processes for scientific journals, supporting the advancement of research integrity and innovation. Prof. Hsu’s continued exploration of nanostructured materials, scalable fabrication methods, and electrochemical interfaces positions him as a key driver of technological progress with significant societal impact in the fields of clean energy and environmental sustainability.

Profiles: Scopus | Google Scholar | ORCID

Featured Publications

1. Huang, X., Lai, X., Yu, L., Hsu, H.-Y., Le Brun, A. P., Wu, C.-M., Muir, B. W., White, J. F., Wang, Y., Rajesh, S., et al. (2025). Antimicrobial activity of nitric oxide delivery nanoparticles for lipopolysaccharides-deficient Gram-negative bacteria. ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering.

2. Li, C., Zhang, S., Yang, Y., Wang, C., Bai, B., Hsu, H.-Y., Yin, Z., Buntine, M. A., Shao, Z., Zhang, H., et al. (2025). Colloidal Zn-based semiconductor nanocrystals: Recent advances and challenges. Advanced Optical Materials.

3. Naz, F., Mak, C. H., Wang, Z., Tong, H., Santoso, S. P., Du, M., Kai, J.-J., Cheng, K.-C., Hsieh, C.-W., Niu, W., et al. (2025). In situ thermal solvent-free synthesis of doped ZIF-8 as a highly efficient visible-light-driven photocatalyst. RSC Applied Interfaces.

4. Tong, H., Li, F.-F., Du, M., Song, H., Han, B., Jia, G., Xu, X.-Q., Zou, X., Ji, L., Kai, J.-J., et al. (2025). Interface engineering, charge carrier dynamics, and solar-driven applications of halide perovskite/2D material heterostructured photocatalysts. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.

5. Qiao, Y., Shen, S., Mao, C., Xiao, Y., Lai, W., Wang, Y., Zhong, X., Lu, Y., Li, J., Ge, J., et al. (2025). Interfacial oxygen vacancy-copper pair sites on inverse CeO₂/Cu catalyst enable efficient CO₂ electroreduction to ethanol in acid. Angewandte Chemie International Edition.