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Recently, global academic evaluation institution Elsevier released the 2025 list of "Highly Cited Chinese Researchers". Professor Li Zhen, Vice President of Hubei University, has been named to the list in Chemistry.

Professor Li Zhen's main research area focuses on polymer optoelectronic functional materials chemistry. In recent years, he has received numerous prestigious accolades, including the Young Chemist Award of the Chinese Chemical Society, the Asian Rising Stars Lectureship Award, a nomination for the Baosteel Outstanding Teacher Special Award, the Young Teacher Award from the Fok Ying Tung Education Foundation, the title of Outstanding Scientific and Technological Professional of Hubei Province, the First-Class Natural Science Award of Hubei Province, and the First Prize of the National Natural Science Award.

A representative from the College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering stated that Professor Li's inclusion marks the College's first breakthrough in this prestigious ranking. It also reflects the achievement of the Hubei University and its College in producing high-level scientific research output and cultivating top-tier talent. The College will continue to increase its support for key research directions and promising scholars, encouraging more faculty members to focus on national strategic needs and cutting-edge scientific issues. By conducting original and leading scientific and technological research, the College aims to continuously enhance the academic reputation and core competitiveness of the chemistry discipline.