Liao Jinfeng | Biological Networks | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Liao Jinfeng | Biological Networks | Research Excellence Award

Sichuan University | China

Liao Jinfeng, a Young Yangtze River Researcher and Doctoral Supervisor, currently serves as a Researcher at the West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University. He completed his undergraduate studies at the West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University (2006–2010), followed by a direct PhD at the State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, Sichuan University (2010–2015) under the supervision of Professor Qian Zhiyong. He began his academic career as a Lecturer at the West China School of Stomatology (2015–2017), completed postdoctoral research under Professor Li Bei through the Hong Kong Polytechnic University “Hong Kong Scholars” Program (2017–2019), and subsequently served as an Associate Professor at the same institution (2017–2021). His major scientific contributions lie in the development of materials for maxillofacial bone tissue repair, leading 7 research projects including 3 funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China. Dr. Liao has published 52 SCI papers as corresponding or first author in top-tier journals such as Bone Res, Nano Lett, Bioact Mater, Int J Oral Sci, and J Nanobiotech, with 12 publications having an impact factor above 10, 2 cover articles, 6 highly cited papers, and 3 hot papers. His work has been cited 3605 times in prestigious journals including Chem. Rev., Chem. Soc. Rev., Adv. Drug Delivery System, and Adv. Mater., with 5 papers surpassing 100 citations and an outstanding H-index of 36. He has applied for 5 Chinese invention patents and was selected as a “Hong Kong Scholar” by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security in 2016.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

"Bilayer hydrogel microneedles with mild photothermal effect promote infectious skin regeneration", Journal of Materials Chemistry, Gu, W.; Ye, X.; Xie, X.; Tan, B.; Qi, T.; Liao, J, 2025

"Development of a novel hyaluronic acid/alginate/RANKL degradable microneedle patch for accelerating bone remodeling and orthodontic tooth movement through promoting osteoclastogenesis", Shan, Y.; Jin, Y.; Zhang, X.; Tang, Y.; Lai, W.; Liao, J.; Wu, M.; Long, H.,  Journal article, 2025.

"Injectable Hydrogel as Intracanal Medication for Root Canal Disinfection", Cao, M.; Wu, D.; Tu, H.; Mou, B.; Kang, J.; Liao, J.; Yang, J, Journal of Dental Research, 2025.

"Photothermal sensitive nanocomposite hydrogel for infectious bone defects", Wu, Y.; Xie, X.; Luo, G.; Xie, J.; Ye, X.; Gu, W.; Mo, A.; Qian, Z.; Zhou, C.; Liao, J, Bone Research, 2025.

"Self-degradable nanoparticles hybrid hydrogel with cascade thermal control and spontaneous ion release for complex bone defect regeneration", Yang, S.; Zheng, Z.; Zhang, M.; Tan, B.; Zhang, X.; Chen, W.; Liao, J, Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025.

Dejen Getaneh Feleke | Biological Networks | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Dejen Getaneh Feleke | Biological Networks | Editorial Board Member

Debre Tabor University | Ethiopia

Dr. Dejen Getaneh Feleke is an enthusiastic Ethiopian lecturer, clinician, and researcher dedicated to optimizing child health, with a strong academic portfolio that includes 38 publications-35 primary articles and 3 systematic reviews and meta-analyses-of which six are principal-authored and 21 are published in first-quartile (Q1) journals. He serves on the Editorial Board of PLOS ONE and contributes as a reviewer for several international journals, including PLOS ONE, AIDS and Behavior, Journal of Pediatrics and Infants, Academy of Educational Leadership Journal, International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, and Journal of Nutritional Science, having reviewed more than 18 manuscripts. Beyond academia, he has led impactful community service initiatives supporting Ethiopian child and neonatal health. Since 2016, he has provided dedicated clinical care to sick neonates and children in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and pediatric wards at Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, contributing significantly to improving pediatric health outcomes in Ethiopia.

Profiles: Orcid

Featured Publications

"Magnitude and predictors of mild cognitive impairment among older populations in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis", Sintayehu Asnakew; Jessica Nealon; Ayele Semachew Kasa; Gashaw Walle Ayehu; Dejen Getaneh Feleke; Tigabu Munye Aytenew; Victoria Traynor, Translational Psychiatry, 2025.

"Prevalence and determinants of mental distress among patients admitted in medical and surgical wards of public hospitals in South Gondar zone, Ethiopia", Abraham Tsedalu Amare; Tekalign Amera Birlie; Dejen Getaneh Feleke; Tigabu Munye Aytenew; Yeshiambaw Eshetie; Berihun Bantie; Molla Azmeraw; Gashaw Walle Ayehu; Tamiru Alene; Yosef Gebremikael Dubale et al., Scientific Reports, 2025.

"Knowledge levels of health professional working in Ethiopia toward disaster preparedness, systematic review and meta-analysis", Sheganew Fetene Tassew; Temesgen Ayenew; Tadila Dires Nega; Berihun Bantie; Dejen Getaneh Feleke, International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 2024.

"Practice of non-pharmacological post-operative pain management and associated factors among nurses working in public referral hospitals of Amhara regional state, Ethiopia, 2019", Dejen Getaneh Feleke; Ermias Sisay Chanie; Sheganew Fetene Tassaw; Tadila Dires, International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 2024.

"Viral load undetectable state and predictors among children and adolescents living with HIV in South Gondar, Ethiopia, 2023: an 8-year retrospective cohort study, Ermias Sisay Chanie; Dejen Getaneh Feleke; Tigabu Desie Emiru; Abere Gebru Abuhay; Habtamu Shimels Hailemeskel; Astewle Andargie Baye; Berihun Bantie; Abraham Tsedalu Amare; Tadila Dires Nega; Denekew Tenaw Anley et al., BMJ Open, 2024.