Prof. Dr. jun ou, Guilin University of Technology , China
Prof. Dr. Jun Ou is a renowned materials scientist specializing in biomaterials and nanotechnology. With a Ph.D. from Sichuan University, he serves as a professor at Guilin University of Technology. His expertise spans degradable bio-metals, upconversion nanomaterials, and smart drug delivery systems. He has served as a visiting scholar in Australia and Germany and has received multiple honors, including the Best Researcher Award 2023. Prof. Ou has published widely in high-impact journals and delivered talks at international conferences, contributing significantly to biomedical material innovation.
Publication Profile
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Education
Prof. Dr. Jun Ou is a distinguished academic with extensive qualifications in biomaterials and related fields. He earned his Ph.D. in Biomaterials from the University of Sichuan’s School of Materials Science and Engineering, where he studied from 2004 to 2010. Earlier, he completed his M.Sc. in Inorganic Chemistry at Guangxi Normal University between 2001 and 2003. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Science and Technology of Chengdu, where he studied from 1982 to 1986. His diverse academic background has laid a strong foundation for his contributions to the field of biomaterials.
Experience
Prof. Dr. Jun Ou has extensive teaching experience in Science and Engineering. From 2010 to 2022, he taught undergraduate and graduate courses at Guilin University of Technology, including “Introduction to Metallurgical Transmission Principles” and “Degradable Bio-Metal” focusing on novel ophthalmic materials. He designed course curricula, organized lectures, and graded assignments. As a professor, he has shared his expertise in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Physics, Inorganic Chemistry, Thermodynamics, and more, educating students worldwide. In addition, he has held visiting scholar positions, including at the Australian National University and Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und-prüfung in Germany.
Awards
Prof. Dr. Jun Ou has received numerous prestigious awards and honors throughout his distinguished career. In 2023, he was honored with the Best Researcher Award at the International Research Awards on Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology. In 2022, he was named the Outstanding Open Science Author of the Year by Wiley-China. He also received the CSC Government of China Scholarship Council award in 2013 for his research project on rare earth nanomaterials and their application in constructing nano carbon monoxide carrier release systems, a three-year project that showcased his innovative contributions to nanotechnology and materials science.
Research Focus
Prof. Dr. Jun Ou is a prominent researcher in the field of luminescent materials and nanophosphors, with a specific focus on upconversion luminescence, optical temperature sensing, and lanthanide-doped materials. His work explores the design and enhancement of rare-earth-doped phosphors like NaYF₄: Yb, Ho and Er³⁺/Tm³⁺ systems for efficient green emission and thermometric applications. He also delves into nanoparticle-mediated nitric oxide delivery for biomedical applications like brain tumors. 🚀 His innovative use of Mn doping and 808 nm NIR excitation advances both materials science and nanomedicine, contributing significantly to next-gen optical sensors and bioimaging technologies.
Publication Top Notes
Synchronous realization of green upconversion emission enhancement and optical temperature sensitivity improvement in phosphors NaYF4: Yb, Ho via Mn doping
Promising lanthanide- NaYbF4:Er3+@NaYbF4:Tm3+ micro-phosphors for highly efficient upconversion luminescence and temperature sensing
Preliminary investigation of nitric oxide release from upconverted nanoparticles excited at 808 nm near-infrared for brain tumors
Corrigendum to “The synthesis of Er3+/Yb3+/K+ triple-doped NaYF4 phosphors and its high sensitivity optical thermometers at low power” J. Alloys Compd. 937 (March) (2023) 168299 (Journal of Alloys and Compounds (2023) 937, (S0925838822046904), (10.1016/j.jallcom.2022.168299))