Baofu Zhu | Pharmacology | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Baofu Zhu | Pharmacology | Research Excellence Award

Guangdong Pharmaceutical University | China 

Zhu Baofu, Ph.D., is a professor and master's supervisor specializing in cosmetic science, natural product chemistry, and supramolecular drug delivery. His research primarily focuses on the extraction, separation, structural modification, and functional application of natural active ingredients, with additional expertise in the self-assembly of supramolecular compounds driven by weak intermolecular interactions. He investigates how these self-assembled systems can be engineered for advanced drug delivery and controlled-release applications, contributing to innovation at the interface of pharmacy, cosmetics, and biomaterials. He has published more than 20 SCI-indexed research articles, secured three invention patents, and led ten scientific research projects funded at provincial and ministerial levels. His academic contributions include co-editing four textbooks related to fragrances, flavors, cosmetic efficacy evaluation, and pharmaceutical sciences, as well as participating in the compilation of a national blue book summarizing China’s achievements in cosmetic science research. His work has been recognized through major awards, including a Second-Class Science and Technology Progress Award at the provincial level. Beyond research, he provides academic leadership through editorial service and participation in professional expert committees, contributing significantly to the advancement of cosmetic science and pharmaceutical innovation in China.

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Featured Publications 

Li, A., Zhao, J., Zhang, C., Jiang, Q., Zhu, B., & Cao, H. (2023). Lewis acid-promoted three-component cyclization for the construction of functionalized oxazoles. The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 88(1), Article 2c01432.

Jiang, Q., Li, A., Liu, X., Yu, Y., Zhu, B., & Cao, H. (2022). Lewis acid-catalyzed synthesis of polysubstituted furans from conjugated ene-yne-ketones and 1,3,5-triazinanes. The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 87(11), Article 2c00182.

He, J., Yu, Y., Guo, P., Liu, X., Zhu, B., & Cao, H. (2020). Palladium-catalyzed C–N bond formation: A straightforward alkoxymethylation process for the synthesis of the C1 and C3-dialkoxy indoles. ChemistrySelect, 5(48), 2–7.

Liu, W., He, J., Liu, X., Yu, Y., Pei, Y., Zhu, B., & Cao, H. (2020). Controllable site-selective construction of 4- and 5-hydroxyalkyl-substituted imidazoles from amidines, ynals, and water. The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 85(23), Article 0c01715.

Wang, Y., Liu, X., Zhu, B., Guo, P., Pei, Y., He, Q., & Cao, H. (2020). Cu(I)-catalyzed three-component cyclization for the construction of functionalized thiazoles. The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 85(16), Article 0c01381.

Huanghe Yu | Pharmacology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Huanghe Yu | Pharmacology | Best Researcher Award

Hunan University of Chinese Medicine | China

Huanghe Yu is a dedicated researcher whose work centers on uncovering the pharmacodynamics and therapeutic mechanisms of bioactive constituents from traditional Chinese medicine and ethnomedicine for managing rheumatoid arthritis, complemented by the innovation of biomimetic membrane-coated nano-targeted drug delivery systems for natural therapeutics. Recognized through multiple prestigious talent honors at regional and institutional levels, he also holds distinguished accolades for outstanding doctoral scholarship. His academic output reflects substantial influence, with more than thirty SCI-indexed publications, including a significant share as lead or corresponding author, several appearing in journals with impact factors above ten, along with multiple CSCD-core papers. His citation profile demonstrates strong visibility, with a citation count in the high hundreds and an h-index in the mid-teens, supported by a solid body of documents indexed across major databases. He has secured a diverse portfolio of competitive research funding spanning national, provincial, and institutional programs, demonstrating both leadership and continuity in advancing interdisciplinary work. Trained in clinical Chinese medicine with a focus on activity screening of traditional remedies and the development of advanced nano-delivery platforms for rheumatoid arthritis, he continues to integrate ethnopharmacology, nanotechnology, and translational medicine to shape innovative therapeutic strategies.

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Featured Publications 


Author, A., Author, B., Author, C., et al. (2025). Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis by Rhododendron molle G. Don: The anti-inflammatory mechanism of its extract was elucidated by network analysis combined with experimental verification. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies.


Author, A., Author, B., Author, C., et al. (2025). Total saponins of Panax japonicus alleviate adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats by regulating macrophage polarization and intestinal microbiota. Journal of Ginseng Research.


Author, A., Author, B., Author, C., et al. (2025). Integrated network pharmacology and metabolomics to explore the mechanism of Kadsura coccinea root in alleviating acetaminophen-induced liver injury. Journal of Ethnopharmacology.


Author, A., Author, B., Author, C., et al. (2025). KadsuraChem: A machine learning-powered LC–MS database for Kadsura phytochemicals and its role in compound identification of Kadsura heteroclita. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.


Author, A., Author, B., Author, C., et al. (2025). Multifunctional Prussian blue nanoparticles loading with Xuetongsu for efficient rheumatoid arthritis therapy through targeting inflammatory macrophages and osteoclasts. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 5