Biomass Group, Nanjing Agricultural University, PO Box 68, 40 Dianjiangtai Road, Nanjing 210031

Prof. Caucher Birkar  (2018 Winner of the Fields Medal)考切尔•比尔卡尔(2018年菲尔兹奖获得者-数学诺奖)giving lecture

Lectures in Tengchong No.1 Middle School

On December 3, 2023, one of the activities of “Tengchong Scientists Forum series – Academician Science Popularization into Campus Activity” was held at Tengchong No.1 Middle School. The theme of the activity is “Love Science and Advocate Science”, which stimulates the interest of young people in exploring science through forms such as science popularization lectures, science experiment shows, and science popularization book exhibitions.

On the day of the event, Prof. Keqin Zhang (Academician of CAS), Dr. Zhaoyun Zhu (Academician of CAE), Prof. Caucher Birkar from Tsinghua University (2018 Winner of the Fields Medal), and Prof. Zhen Fang (Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering), gave lectures in their respective fields. Prof. Zhen Fang gave a talk on “Biorefining agricultural and forestry biomass as fuel and high value-added products”. The 14^th batch of Yunnan Province Science Popularization Base awarding ceremony was held on-site; The scientific experiment exhibition – Fun Science Gallium – was welcomed by teachers and students on site.

Prof. Caucher Birkar and Prof. Zhen Fang

Prof. Caucher Birkar and Prof. Zhen Fang

方老师参加“腾冲科学家论坛系列活动之一——院士科普进校园活动”

12月3日，2023腾冲科学家论坛系列活动之一——院士科普进校园活动在腾冲一中举行。活动以“热爱科学 崇尚科学”为主题，通过科普讲座、科学实验秀、科普图书展等形式，激发青少年探索科学的兴趣。

Prof. Zhen Fang 方真老师

活动当天，中国科学院院士张克勤、中国工程院院士朱兆云、清华大学丘成桐数学科学中心教授考切尔•比尔卡尔(2018年菲尔兹奖获得者-数学诺奖)、加拿大工程院院士方真(南京农业大学教授)结合各自领域展开科普。现场举行了第十四批云南省科普基地授牌仪式；科学实验展演——趣味科学“镓”受到现场师生欢迎。

中国科学院院士张克勤

中国工程院院士朱兆云

中国科学院院士张克勤以《真菌与线虫的战争》为题，从作物的杀手——根结线虫、线虫的天敌——捕食线虫真菌、真菌如何设置陷阱等六个方面，通俗易懂地讲解了真菌与线虫之间的战争。中国工程院院士朱兆云以《话说中药》为题，从历史上的中药、现代中药和云南中药三个部分，展示了中药作为中国科学文化的瑰宝所具有的无限魅力，详细介绍云南白药传承创新发展的历程。伊朗裔英籍数学家考切尔•比尔卡尔以《From Science to Happiness》为题，阐释了如何从科学中获得幸福，如何在解决问题、发现奥秘中收获喜悦，如何正确认识教育在科学研究发现中的重要作用。加拿大工程院院士方真以《生物精炼农林生物质为燃料和高附加值产物》为题，介绍了生物质资源、生物炼制、生物质的几种水解方式，分享如何通过化学、生物的方法将糖转化为高附加产物以及合成生物柴油，展现生物技术在实现经济可持续发展和环保方面的积极作用。

省科技厅党组书记、厅长王学勤表示，院士科普进校园活动搭建了院士专家与青年学生的交流平台，不仅是教育“双减”中做好科学教育加法的具体举措，更是践行习近平总书记关于科技创新和科学普及“一体两翼”理论，促进两翼齐飞的重要载体。以此次活动为契机，希望同学们心怀科学梦想、树立创新志向，爱科学、懂科学、学科学，传承科学家精神。

　　昆明日报全媒体记者：张怡

责编：莫开井

Lecture in Cixi middle school

In the afternoon of April 25^th, Professor Zhen Fang (Fellow of Canadian Academy of Engineering) from Nanjing Agricultural University visited our school.

Professor Zhen Fang visited the campus and school history exhibition room, learned about the basic situation of Cixi Middle School, and discussed educational achievements and the concept of talent cultivation together.

Professor Fang gave a science popularization lecture on “Biomass and Biorefinery” in the staircase classroom on the second floor, introducing bioenergy technology and majors from the perspectives of biomass resources, sugar conversion into high value-added products, and biodiesel.

After lecture, students enthusiastically asked questions, and Professor Fang patiently and professionally answered them one by one. He encouraged the students to demonstrate the vitality and proactive spirit of young people in the new era. This is not only for answering questions about professional knowledge, but also a great encouragement and motivation for their curiosity and professional interest. Professor Fang also expressed the hope that students can maintain diligence and progress, and work together to promote the progress and development of science and technology in China.

院士进校园 丨 加拿大工程院院士方真教授莅临我校讲学

慈溪中学 2023-04-29 07:43 Posted on 浙江

4月25日下午，加拿大工程院院士方真教授莅临我校。

方真教授参观了校园和校史陈列室，了解了慈溪中学的基本情况，共议教育成果与英才培育理念。

方真教授于二楼阶梯教室开设了主题为“生物质和生物炼制”的科普讲学，从生物质资源、糖转化为高附加产物及生物柴油等角度，科普介绍了生物能源技术与专业。

讲座结束后，同学们踊跃进行提问，方真教授一一进行了耐心而专业的解答，他鼓励同学们展现新时代青年的蓬勃朝气与积极主动精神，这不仅是针对专业知识的答疑解惑，更是对同学们好奇心、专业兴趣的莫大鼓舞与激励。方真教授还表示，希望同学们能够保持勤勉与奋进，共同助力中国科技的进步与发展。

方真：加拿大工程院院士，Springer系列丛书《生物燃料和生物炼制》总编辑，曾获中国农业大学工学学士、硕士、博士（导师：曾德超院士）、加拿大麦吉尔大学工学博士学位（导师：JA Kozinski院士）、欧共体居里夫人博士后。在西班牙、日本和加拿大工作12后，2007年初全职回国，先后在中科院（百人计划学者）和南京农大工作。他是“快速水解”技术的发明者, 国际著名刊物Biotechnol Biofuels和J Supercrit Fluid副主编/编委。他连续9年进入“中国高被引学者”榜单。获2012云南省政府彩云奖、2017中国科学院优秀导师奖、2020 Springer “中国新发展奖” 、2021贵州自然科学一等奖和2022中国侨界贡献奖。他在能源和农业工程刊物发表论文172篇，获31项中国和5项美国发明专利，出版英文专著21部（章节下载量达44万次）。

2022年2月，学校入选浙江省首批“院士科普基地”。本次活动是慈溪中学“院士进校园”系列活动四。在过去一年，82届校友、中国工程院院士陈建峰回母校赠书，中国科学院院士、西湖大学校长施一公，中国工程院院士、温州医科大学校长李校堃来我校讲学，这些“育科学精神，立强国之志”的思政课，培植了学生的家国情怀与社会责任，激发了学生献身科学、报效祖国的爱国热情。

相关链接：

1.院士回母校 | 慈溪中学82届杰出校友、中国工程院院士陈建峰赠书活动和报告会在慈溪中学隆重举行

2.中科院院士、西湖大学校长施一公莅临慈溪中学讲学

3.院士进校园 | 中国工程院院士、温州医科大学校长李校堃莅临我校讲学

One-step valorization of cellulose acetate plastic waste into 5-hydroxymethylfurfural

Recently, Dr. Chunxiao Gong (Associate Professor), together with Prof. Shuai Li (Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University) and Dr Qixuan Lin (South China University of Technology) proposed a one-step method to convert cellulose acetate (CA) plastic waste into the high-value chemical 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF). The research, titled “One-step valorization of cellulose acetate plastic waste into 5-hydroxymethylfurfural”, was published in Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy (IF:21.1). Dr. Chunxiao Gong is the first author, while Profs. Zhen Fang, Shuai Li and Dr Qixuan Lin are the corresponding authors.

Cellulose acetate (CA) is a widely used cellulose derivative, commonly applied in cigarette filters, textiles, and plastics. The extensive use of CA-based products generates large amounts of plastic waste. Due to its low biodegradability, CA has become a “hidden source of pollution,” persisting in the environment for more than 10 years, with degradation rates decreasing sharply as the degree of acetylation increases. This poses severe environmental challenges.

In this study, using AlCl₃ as the sole catalyst in an acetone–water solvent system at 160 °C for 50 minutes, CA was converted into HMF with a yield of 53.7%, which is three times that of untreated cellulose. When real waste materials (cigarette filters and CA fabrics) were used as feedstocks, the HMF yield also exceeded 50%. This technique provides a feasible route for the upcycling of CA plastic waste.

The in-situ generated acetic acid synergistically interacted with AlCl₃, where acetic acid coordinated with Al(III) to regulate Lewis acidity, suppressing side reactions and promoting the fructose dehydration pathway. Meanwhile, the acetyl groups in the CA structure enhanced interactions with acetone solvent, further improving reaction selectivity. The process was equally effective for real CA waste (e.g., cigarette filters, fabrics), demonstrating strong application potential. Compared to previous studies on cellulose conversion to HMF, this system achieved high efficiency under milder conditions and with lower catalyst loading, offering a new pathway for the valorization of CA plastic waste.

Molecular dynamics simulations revealed that CA’s acetyl groups form noncovalent interactions with acetone molecules. Acetone preferentially surrounds the C1 and C4 positions of CA, preventing unnecessary protonation at these sites and thereby reducing byproduct formation (e.g., humins). The interaction energy (ΔE) between a CA monomer and acetone reached 15.04 kcal/mol, while that between a cellulose disaccharide monomer and acetone was only 7.76 kcal/mol, showing a significant difference. During the reaction, acetic acid released from deacetylation further participated in catalysis, working synergistically with AlCl₃ to promote HMF formation.

Results published in Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy:

C Gong, Z Ju, Q Lin, X Lv, RL Smith Jr, L Xu, Y Cao, L Shuai, Zhen Fang, Z, One-step valorization of cellulose acetate plastic waste into 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy, 2026, 381, 125880. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2025.125880

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醋酸纤维素塑料废弃物一步法转化为5-羟甲基糠醛

近期，团队成员龚春晓副教授联合福建农林大学帅李教授、华南理工大学博士林琦璇提出一步法将CA塑料废物转化为高价值化学品5-羟甲基糠醛（HMF）。研究以“One-step valorization of cellulose acetate plastic waste into 5-hydroxymethylfurfural”为题发表于Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy (IF:21.1)。龚春晓副教授为第一作者，方真教授、福建农林大学帅李教授、华南理工大学博士林琦璇为通讯作者。

Production of HMF from CA plastic waste醋酸纤维素塑料废弃物一步法转化为5-羟甲基糠醛

醋酸纤维素(CA)是一种用途广泛的纤维素衍生物，广泛应用于香烟滤嘴、纺织品和塑料等消费品。醋酸纤维素类产品的广泛使用产生了大量塑料废弃物，CA的低生物降解性使其成为一种“隐性污染源”，可在环境中可能存留超过10年，且降解速度随着乙酰化程度的升高而大幅下降，带来严峻的环境挑战。

本研究使用AlCl₃作为单一催化剂，在丙酮-水溶剂系统中160°C、50分钟条件下，CA转化为HMF产率达53.7%，是未处理纤维素的3倍；当以真实废弃物（香烟滤嘴、CA织物）作为原料时，HMF产率均超过50%。这项技术为CA塑料废物的升级回收提供了可行途径。

原位生成的乙酸与AlCl₃协同催化作用，乙酸通过与Al(III)形成配位络合物调节路易斯酸性，抑制副反应并促进果糖脱水路径；CA结构的乙酰基则通过增强与丙酮溶剂的相互作用进一步提高反应选择性。该工艺对真实CA废弃物（香烟滤嘴、织物等）同样有效，展现出良好的应用潜力。与前期纤维素制备HMF研究相比，该体系在更低催化剂用量、更温和条件下实现了高效制备HMF，为CA塑料废弃物的高值化利用提供了新途径。

通过分子动力学模拟发现：CA的乙酰基与丙酮分子发生更强的非共价相互作用，丙酮优先围绕在CA的C1和C4位置，阻止了这些部位发生不必要的质子化，从而减少了副产物（如腐殖质）的生成；CA单体与丙酮之间的相互作用能量（ΔE）达15.04 kcal/mol，而纤维素单体纤维二糖与丙酮仅为7.76 kcal/mol，显示出显著差异；反应过程中，乙酰基脱落生成的醋酸进一步参与催化，和AlCl₃形成协同作用，促进HMF生成。

结果发表在Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy:

C Gong, Z Ju, Q Lin, X Lv, RL Smith Jr, L Xu, Y Cao, L Shuai, Zhen Fang, Z, One-step valorization of cellulose acetate plastic waste into 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy, 2026, 381, 125880. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2025.125880

Profs. Richard Smith and Janusz Kozinski （Smith教授和 Kozinski院士）

NJAU – International Virtual Conference on Sustainable Processing of Biomass and Biogenic Matter

Sustainable processing of biomass is one of the driving forces in the 21st century for generating carbon-neutral biofuels and multi-functional bioproducts. The International Virtual Conference dedicated to this field provides crucial platforms for exchanging ideas and disseminating knowledge regarding innovative technologies. These technologies focus on converting various biomass resources into biofuels, biochemicals, and biomaterials, while simultaneously fostering positive socio-economic impacts. The Conference served as a forum to present, discuss, and debate global and local challenges, opportunities, and future novel processes in this rapidly evolving sector.

Organization Committee

Chair: Professor & Dean Janusz A. Kozinski (Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, FCAE), Lakehead University, Canada

Co-chair: Professor Zhen Fang (FCAE), Nanjing Agricultural University, China

Secretaries:  Nanjing Agricultural University Associate Prof. Yang Cao and Dr. Lin Chen

Online Meeting Screenshot

Prof. Zhen Fang and other experts (方老师和专家们)

Experts and Guests （专家和嘉宾）

Questioning （提问）

Details can be seen:

Video link:

https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV17Cb8zqEJN/?vd_source=4434644631de05400f9175161d843d8b

Lectures:

1. Hydrothermal technology for sustainable food-energy-water nexus

Prof. Zhi-dan Liu (China Agricultural University, Beijing)

2. Fundamentals of Solvothermal and Hydrothermal Fluids for Biomass Valorization

Prof. Richard Smith (Tohoku University, Japan)

3. Sugar-platform biorefinery: catalytic conversion of carbohydrates into platform chemicals

Prof. Charles Xu (City University of Hong Kong)

4. Hydrothermal carbonization of highly wet organic waste streams: a sustainable circular economy approach from sewage sludge to SAF

Prof. Iskender Gokalp (Middle East University, Turkey)

5. Lignin-Based Micro/Nano Systems for Pesticide Encapsulation and Controlled Release

Prof. Hongliang Wang (China Agricultural University)

6. Comprehensive investigation of hydrogen generation from agricultural residues by supercritical water gasification process

Prof. Ajay Dalai (USAK, Canada) together with Dr. Kapil Khandelwal

7. Focused Perspectives on Waste Valorization, Net Zero Targets and Decarbonization

Dr. Sonil Nanda (Canada research Chair, tier 2, Dalhousie, Canada)

8. SCW gasification of organic wastes: batch versus continuous processing (a multi-university journey from lab world to real world)

Dr. Richard Newbold (Supercritical-H₂O, USA)

9. In-situ hydrothermal gasification of waste towards circular economy

Prof. Mohan Reddy (IIT-Roorkee, India)

10. Supercritical carbon dioxide assisted dissolution/extraction and heat transfer characteristics of the mixture fluid flow

Prof. Lin Chen (Chinese Academy of Sciences)

11. Open Forum – Discussion

Chaired by Prof. Janusz A Kozinski and Prof. Zhen Fang

南京农业大学成功举办“生物质可持续利用国际在线会议”

生物质资源的可持续加工是21世纪推动碳中和生物燃料及多功能生物制品发展的核心驱动力之一。为促进该领域前沿成果交流，2025年8月12日，由南京农业大学主办的“生物质可持续资源利用国际在线会议”成功召开。本次会议聚焦“生物质和生物质特性物质的可持续处理”主题，旨在搭建国际交流平台，分享创新技术，探讨未来发展。

会议由加拿大湖首大学Janusz A. Kozinski院士和南京农业大学方真院士共同担任主席。会议汇聚了来自加拿大、美国、印度、日本、法国、中国香港及内地的顶尖学者，围绕如何高效转化各类生物质资源为生物燃料、生物化学品和生物材料，以及相关的全球性、区域性挑战、机遇和未来创新流程等议题，进行了深度研讨。南京农业大学曹阳副教授和陈林博士共同担任大会秘书。会上，十位国际知名专家带来了精彩纷呈的学术报告：中国农业大学刘志丹教授、日本东北大学Richard Smith教授、香港城市大学Charles Chunbao Xu院士、土耳其中东大学Iskender Gokalp教授（法国国家科学研究中心CNRS燃烧研究所前所长）、中国农业大学王洪亮教授、加拿大萨斯喀彻温大学Ajay Dalai院士、加拿大戴尔豪斯大学Sonil Nanda助理教授（加拿大国家青年讲席教授）、美国超临界水公司Richard Newbold博士、印度理工学院鲁基分校Mohan Reddy教授、中国科学院工程热物理研究所陈林教授等，各位报告人分享了他们在生物质处理领域的最新研究进展与突破。会议尾声，Janusz A. Kozinski院士和方真院士共同主持了开放研讨会，与会专家学者就热点问题展开了热烈讨论。

演讲录像：

https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV17Cb8zqEJN/?vd_source=4434644631de05400f9175161d843d8b

NJAU – Virtual Conference – 12 August 2025 – Program Signatures

 Profs. Kozinski and Fang visiting bioenergy enterprises in Mingguang City

On July 22, 2025, in the morning at 7:50 am, the sky being clear with white clouds floating in the blue sky, Profs. Kozinski and Zhen Fang drove to Mingguang City close to Nanjing with great joy and arrived at the highway exit in 1 hour and 20 minutes, meeting Dr. Weiwei Liu of Bioenergy Team (Anhui Agricultural University, AAU) and leaders of the city. After 10 minutes, they arrived at Sanjie Town Bioenergy Industrial Park.

Accompanied by the Municipal leaders, Mr. Wei Shi (Vice Director of the Organization Department of Party Committee) and Mr. Daoju Jiang (Director of the Science and Technology Bureau), as well as Mr. Zhenguo Li (Secretary of the Party Committee of Town), all experts visited Anhui Yinxie Technology Co., Ltd. (Deep Green Energy), Anhui Charcoal High tech Group Co., Ltd., and Guohuan (Chuzhou) Biomass Energy Technology Co., Ltd. in the park, respectively, and had discussions with the enterprises to explore specific problems that the enterprises need to solve.

During a discussion with Mr. Yingmin Dong (owner of Yinxie Technology), Profs. Kozinski and Fang believed that the company’s main products, biomass pellet fuel and activated carbon, make significant contributions to the national low-carbon economy and local economy. They hope that the company can achieve profitability and sustainable development. During the discussion, Mr. Dong presented to everyone the packaging board made from biomass compression, which happened to be compatible with the adhesive free straw-board developed by the Biomass Group of Nanjing Agricultural University (NJAU). Both parties expressed a strong desire for cooperation.

During the visit to Charcoal High tech Group, everyone was very interested in their research and development of continuous feeding and discharging carbonization equipment, and hoped that another production line would be put into operation and profitable as soon as possible.

At Guohuan (Chuzhou) Biomass Energy Company, there is a strong interest in the largest traditional charcoal kilns in China. Prof. Fang strongly recommended building it as a patriotic education base and applying for intangible cultural heritage protection.

At noon, Profs. Kozinski and Fang met with Mr. Jianguo Dong, the director of Organization of Mingguang Party Committee, and Mr. Qihao Zhu, the Deputy Mayor. They suggested strengthening the practical cooperation among NJAU, AAU, and Mingguang City, especially the establishment of research groups in enterprises. At the same time, Vice Mayor Mr. Qihao Zhu strongly expressed that he would strengthen cooperation with sister city St Adele City in Canada, Prof. Kozinski stated that he hoped a close collaboration between the two cities and invited a visit to Lakehead University.

After lunch, without stopping, Profs. Kozinski and Fang, and their delegation were invited by Mr. Lu Liu, Director of AAU Mingguang Tech Transfer Center (Wandong Comprehensive Experimental Station) to visit and discuss at the experimental station. Everyone expressed that the facilities and space of the experimental station are very complete, and the AAU Bioenergy team and NJAU Biomass group can conduct some experiments at this experimental station. The AAU Bioenergy team will apply the biochar developed by them and the ash fertilizer from local biomass power plants in experimental fields. At 4:00 pm, Profs. Kozinski and Fang embarked on their return journey and arrived at the hotel and residence at 5:30 pm, while the AAU Bioenergy team continued their tour to explore ash treatment from a local bioenergy power plant after combustion.

In the scorching summer of nearly 40 degrees Celsius, there is a group of people working-hard silently. Prof. Fang completed the plan he had set for himself, and his heart was filled with immense joy. In order to reward himself, the excise under the red flag on the track in NJAU was suspended for one day. This time, Prof. Fang did not get tanned because he wore a face mask,  sunglasses and the LV Little Red Riding Hood gifted by Prof. Konzinski. Ms. Chen praised herself effort and the hood by Prof. Konzinski, and Prof. Fang finally felt at ease. It is so touching that Prof. Konzinski, despite the scorching heat, always wore suits and leather shoes without any sunscreen equipment to show respect for local businesses and officials. After returning to the hotel, he persisted in brisk walking and weightlifting exercises for decades. During the visit, Prof. Konzinski kept asking questions (Can I make comments?), and Prof. Fang deeply realized that UNDERSTANDING THROUGH COMMUNICATION, INNOVATING FROM QUESTIONING.

A few days later, on a rainy afternoon at 7:00 pm, Prof. Fang was the only one running on the wet track. After the rain, in the oxygen-rich breeze, under the sound of cicadas and the moonlight transmitted through the faint clouds, Prof. Fang suddenly realized how colorful life is. He is always having a brave heart! As suggested by Prof. Kozinski,  always be prepared and look forward to next year’s Skywalker in Toronto CN Tower challenge. Prof. Fang‘s childhood favorite summer is coming to an end, and he is looking forward to the cool autumn harvest.

Prof. Janusz A Kozinski, Engineering Dean at Lakehead, a world well-known scientist in renewable energy, is Fellow of Canadian Academy of Engineering and the Board member of the Academy, he severed as Associate Vice-principal of McGill, Founding President, Hereford University of Technology and Engineering (UK), Engineering Dean at U Saskatchewan and York.

Kozinski和方真教授访问安徽明光市生物能源企业寻求合作

2025年7月22日上午7：50 am，天空晴朗，蓝蓝的天空飘着白云，Kozinski和方真教授怀着无比喜悦的心晴驱车前往安徽明光市，1小时20分到达高速出口和安徽农大生物能源团队刘伟伟博士等4人以及市镇领导会合，10分后直达三界镇生物能源产业园。

在市委领导史卫组织部副部长、姜道巨科技局局长和李振国镇党委书记陪同下，分别走访园区安徽银蝎科技股份有限公司，安徽炭元高新科技集团有限公司和国环（滁州）生物质能源技术有限公司并和企业进座谈，探讨企业具体要解决的问题。

在和银蝎科技董应民董事长讨论中，Kozinski和方真老师认为公司主要产品生物质颗粒燃料和活性炭对国家低碳经济和当地经济很大贡献，希望企业能够盈利和持续发展。讨论中，董总向大家呈现了生物质压制的包装板材，刚好和南京农业大学生物能源组研制的无任何粘合剂的秸秆板材契合，双方表示强烈的合作愿望。

在炭元高新科技集团参访中，大家对其研发的连续进出料的碳化设备很感兴趣，希望另一条生产线尽快投产盈利。在国环（滁州）生物质能源公司，大家对国内最大的传统烧炭窑炉表现出浓厚的兴趣，方真老师强烈建议将其建为爱国主义教育基地并申请非物质遗产保护。

中午会见了明光市组织部长董建国和副市长朱其昊，大家建议加强南京农大，安徽农大和明光市的实际合作，特别是研究组进驻企业。同时，朱其昊副市长强烈表示加强和加拿大姐妹城市圣.阿黛尔市合作，Kozinski院士表示将向圣.阿黛尔市转达并邀请顺访湖首大学。

午饭后，马不停蹄，Kozinski和方真老师一行，应安徽农大明光现推中心（皖东综合试验站）刘路主任邀请，到试验站参访和座谈。大家表示，试验站设施和空间很完善，安农生物能源团队和南农生物能源组可将部分实验在该试验站进行。安农生物能源团队将对对其研制的生物炭以及当地生物质电厂灰分肥在实验田的应用。下午4点，Kozinski和方真院士踏上返程，5：30 pm到达宾馆和住家，而安农生物能源团队继续前往生物能源电厂探讨燃烧后灰分处理。

在近40摄氏度的盛夏，有这样一群人在默默地辛勤工作。方老师完成了自己设定的计划，心中充满无比的欢乐。为了奖励自己，田径场红旗下的练习暂停一天。这次方老师没有晒黑，因为带上了面罩，墨镜和Konzinski院士送的LV猛龙队小红帽，陈老师自己表扬了自己以及Konzinski院士的红帽，方老师终于放心了。令人感动的是，Konzinski院士不畏酷热，为了表示对当地企业和官员的尊重，始终西装革履不带任何防晒设备。回宾馆饭后，他还坚持几十年如一日的快走和举重练习。参访中，Konzinski院士始终不断地提出问题（Can I make comments?），方老师深深体会到：UNDERSTANDING VIA COMMUNICATION, INNOVATION FROM QUESTIONING (在交流中理解，质疑中创新)。

几天后，某一雨后下午7 pm点，湿漉漉的田径场跑道就方老师一人练习。雨后富氧微风中，在知了声中和微暗云层透射的月光下，慢跑中的方老师突然发现生命是如此多彩, “I am always having a brave heart!”。如Kozinski院士的建议，时刻准备着，还看明年Skywalker in Toronto CN Tower挑战。方老师儿时最喜欢的盛夏即将过去，正期盼凉爽秋季的收获。

Janusz A. Kozinski院士是国际可再生能源领域权威学者，加拿大工程院院士和工程院主席团成员，注册工程师，现任湖首大学工学院院长和教授，历任加拿大麦吉尔大学研究副校长助理、英国赫里福德科技工程大学创建校长、约克大学理工学院院长和工学院创建院长、萨斯喀彻温大学工学院院长等。

银蝎科技生物质颗粒燃料和活性炭, Yinxie Technology biomass pellet fuel and activated carbon

银蝎科技生物质颗粒燃料和活性炭, Yinxie Technology for biomass pellet fuel and activated carbon

银蝎科技生物质颗粒燃料和活性炭, Yinxie Technology for biomass pellet fuel and activated carbon

炭元高新科技连续进出料的碳化设备, Charcoal High tech Group for Carbonization equipment for continuous feeding and discharging of Charcoal

国环（滁州）生物质能源公司传统烧炭窑炉, Guohuan (Chuzhou) Biomass Energy Company with largest traditional charcoal kilns in China

国环（滁州）生物质能源公司传统烧炭窑炉, Guohuan (Chuzhou) Biomass Energy Company with largest traditional charcoal kilns in China

安徽农大明光现推中心座谈，discussion in AAU Mingguang Tech Transfer Center

安徽农大明光现推中心试验地, field in AAU Mingguang Tech Transfer Center

安徽农大明光现推中心合影, group photo in AAU Mingguang Tech Transfer Center

泰宁我梦想开始的地方, Taining, where my dream started

My Experiences in Learning and Study – Taining, where my dream started

As invited by Principal Ms. Xie, in the morning of June 18^th, 2025, Professor Zhen Fang (Fellow of Canadian Academy of Engineering) from Nanjing Agricultural University gave a lecture entitled “My Experiences in Learning and Study – Taining, where my dream started” to pupils of Alma Mater Taining Experimental Primary School for his 50th Anniversary of Graduation (1975-2025). Taining Experimental Primary School was founded in 1905, officially named “Experimental Primary School” in 1953, and designated as a Fujian provincial key primary school in 1979. There are currently over 1800 students and 77 faculty members.

In the lecture, Professor Zhen Fang deeply recalled his learning and life experience at his alma mater, telling the story of the teachers who carefully cultivated and patiently guided him, giving him wings to soar and achieve his dreams. Professor Fang presented pictures of student era materials to his younger students through carefully crafted courseware. The yellowed paper recorded the difficulties of learning during that special period and also documented the changes in education.

Meanwhile, he provided a detailed introduction to the learning methods and techniques of various subjects, the experience of preparing for the college entrance examination, methods of adjusting mentality, and how to efficiently use time and develop detailed and reasonable study plans based on his own experience that inspired students to bravely face challenges and persistently pursue their dreams.

After lecture, students raised many interesting questions. Professor Fang patiently explained and responded with humor. They communicated and collided with each other, making the bond of campus inheritance even tighter.

Later, Mr. Xu director of the bureau of education of Taining and Mr. Xiao Principal of Taining No.1 Middle School, invited Prof. Fang to his Alma Mater to discuss the 100^th  anniversary celebration of the school next year. Prof. Fang and his delegation also visited a wooden board company in Taining to seek collabration.

我的成长心路历程 – 泰宁我梦想开始的地方

应谢世莲校长的邀请，2025年6月18日上午，南京农业大学方真教授（加拿大工程院院士）为纪念毕业50周年（1975-2025），在母校泰宁实验小学为学生们做了题为“我的学习经历——泰宁，我的梦想开始的地方”的讲座。泰宁实验小学创办于1905年，1953年正式命名为“实验小学”，1979年被确定为福建省重点小学。现有学生1800余人，教职工77人。

演讲中，方真教授深情回忆了自己在母校的学习生活经历，讲述了母校老师们精心培养和耐心指导，为自己圆梦插上腾飞的翅膀。方教授通过精心制作的课件向学弟学妹们展示了记录学生时代资料的图片，泛黄的纸张记录了在那个特殊的时期求学的不易，也记录了教育的变迁。

同时，他结合自己的经历详细介绍了各科学习方法和技巧、高考备考经验、调整心态的方法以及如何高效利用时间、如何制定详细且合理的学习计划等，他们鼓励同学们要勇敢面对挑战，坚持不懈地追求自己的梦想。

讲座结束后，同学们向方老师提出了很多有趣的问题，方老师耐心讲解，幽默回应，他们相互交流、碰撞，让校园传承的纽带愈发紧实。方老师鼓励同学们长大后报考南京农业大学等一流大学。之前方真教授一行还参观了泰宁的一家木板公司，寻求合作。随后，泰宁市教育局徐局长和泰宁一中肖校长邀请方真教授到母校讨论明年学校建校100周年庆典。2021年10月，方老师曾经回泰宁一中母校演讲，鼓励同学们报考南京农业大学等一流大学。

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 “A Sustainable Bio-future Perspective” by JA Kozinski

As invited by Prof. Zhen Fang based on the grant from the National Foreign Expert Bureau of China, Prof. Janusz A Kozinski (Dean of Engineering, Lakehead, Fellow of Canadian Academy of Engineering) as a distinguished visiting professor is jointly working with our group for two months from July to August in the biomass group, college of engineering at Nanjing Agricultural University (NJAU). On July 21, 2025 (13:30 pm – 4:30 pm), Prof. Kozinski gave a second lecture entitled “A Sustainable Bio-future Perspective” to our students and faculty members.

Prof. Kozinski is presenting his second lecture, Kozinski院士进行第二场演讲

In his lecture, Prof. Kozinski captivated the audience with an engaging presentation on the power of engineers and scientists in shaping the world. He emphasized the crucial role they play in creating everything that isn’t naturally occurring, as highlighted by the visual of a human hand reaching out to a robotic hand.

Human Creativity, 人类的创造力

Prof. Kozinski also discussed critical global issues such as fossil fuel consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and their impact on climate change. He presented compelling data on the leading contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, stressing the significant role of countries like China and the U.S. He further explored the increasing demand for energy, the depletion of resources, rising fuel prices, and the geopolitical issues that come with them. At the end of the lecture, Prof. Kozinski discussed the role of engineers in addressing these challenges, particularly in the context of renewable energy and sustainable solutions. He also presented detailed research on renewable energy conducted by his Canadian research group, which will collaborate with our Biomass Group at Nanjing Agricultural University to tackle key issues in bioenergy.

Global challenges in energy 地球面临的能源挑战

Prof. Kozinski’s research fields in bioenergy, Kozinski院士研究组的研究领域

Giving a Motto to encourage young people, 以座右铭鼓励年轻人

 After the lecture, students and faculty members engaged in a lively discussion, raising insightful questions on the future of energy and engineering as well as joint research projects and exchange plans between China and Canada.

Discussion with students, Kozinski院士与硕士留学生热烈讨论

Discussion with young faculty members, Kozinski院士与青年教师热烈讨论

Prof. Janusz A Kozinski, a world well-known scientist in renewable energy, is Fellow of Canadian Academy of Engineering and the Board member of the Academy, he severed as Associate Vice-principal of McGill, Founding President, Hereford University of Technology and Engineering (UK), Engineering Dean at U Saskatchewan and York.

Prof. Zhen Fang summarizing the presentation, 方老师对演讲进行了总结

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Kozinski院士讲座 “可持续生物未来的前景”

应方真老师邀请，由中国国家外国专家局高端人才项目的资助，Janusz A Kozinski教授（加拿大工程院院士、湖首大学工学院院长）作为杰出的访问教授，于2025年7月至8月在南京农业大学生物质组工作2个月。2025年7月21日下午，Kozinski教授为我们的师生们做了第二场题为“可持续生物未来的前景”的特别讲座。

在他的讲座中，Kozinski教授通过生动的演示吸引了观众的注意力，强调了工程师和科学家在塑造世界中的关键作用。他指出，正是工程师和科学家创造了所有非自然存在的事物，正如那张展示人类手与机器人手相握的图像所传达的意义。Kozinski教授还讨论了全球面临的关键问题，如化石燃料的消耗、温室气体排放及其对气候变化的影响。他展示了关于主要温室气体排放者的有力数据，特别指出了中国和美国在这一问题中的重要地位。他进一步探讨了能源需求的增长、资源的枯竭、燃料价格的上涨以及随之而来的地缘政治问题。讲座最后，Kozinski教授讨论了工程师在应对这些挑战中的作用，特别是在可再生能源和可持续解决方案的背景下，他加拿大研究组在可再生能源中的详细研究，他们将与我们南京农业大学生物能源研究组共同合作解决生物能源方面关键问题。讲座结束后，师生们进行了热烈的讨论，提出了关于能源未来和工程学的深刻问题。

Discussion with students, Kozinski教授和与会者热烈讨论

Citing Prof. Zhen Fang’s words in the Speech of his Alma Mater Taining Experimental Primary School for his 50^th Anniversary of Graduation to inspire students and young faculty members，引用方真老师毕业50周年给母校福建泰宁实验小学的赠言鼓励硕博生和年青教师

Janusz A. Kozinski院士是国际可再生能源领域权威学者，加拿大工程院院士和工程院主席团成员，注册工程师，现任湖首大学工学院院长和教授，历任加拿大麦吉尔大学研究副校长助理、英国赫里福德科技工程大学校长、约克大学理工学院院长和工学院创建院长、萨斯喀彻温大学工学院院长等。