Dr. Shanshan Yao is a professor at Jiangsu University, China. Educational background: 2008.09–2011.08, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China (Ph.D.); 2005.09–2008.07, South-Central Minzu University, China (M.S.); 2001.09–2005.07, South-Central Minzu University, China (B.S.). Work experience: 2021.07–present, Jiangsu University, China (professor, Ph.D. supervisor); 2014.05–2021.06, Jiangsu University, China (associate professor); 2011.10–2014.05, Kochi University, Japan (post-doctoral fellow). Current research interests: functional low-dimension nanomaterials. Memberships in professional societies and awards received: none.