Dr. Zhao Guofeng, Chairman of Jiuri New Materials, has been awarded the “2023 Tianjin May Day Labor Medal.”

　　 Recently, the Tianjin Municipal Federation of Trade Unions issued the “Decision on Commending the 2023 Tianjin May Day Labor Awards and the Tianjin Workers’ Vanguard Units.” Forty-six advanced units were awarded the “Tianjin May Day Labor Medal,” 100 outstanding individuals received the “Tianjin May Day Labor Medal,” and 149 exemplary collectives were honored with the “Tianjin Workers’ Vanguard Unit” title. Dr. Zhao Guofeng, Chairman of Tianjin Jiuri New Materials Co., Ltd., was among the recipients, being presented with the “2023 Tianjin May Day Labor Medal.”

Professor, School of Chemistry, Nankai University

Member of the Standing Committee of the Tianjin Municipal People’s Congress

Vice Chairman of the Tianjin Federation of Industry and Commerce

President of the Tianjin Hunan Chamber of Commerce

Chairman of Tianjin Jiuri New Materials Co., Ltd.

　　As a professor at the School of Chemistry, Nankai University, Dr. Zhao Guofeng is dedicated and conscientious, diligent and committed to his work. He approaches scholarship with rigor and meticulous attention to detail, devoting himself to both teaching and research. He has mentored dozens of outstanding graduate students, published more than 50 academic papers both domestically and internationally, and been granted over 40 patents. He has received numerous awards, including the China Patent Excellence Award, the Tianjin Patent Gold Award, and the Tianjin Science and Technology Progress Award. Dr. Zhao consistently champions the integration of industry, academia, and research, striving to translate scientific findings into practical applications. More than 20 projects he has led have yielded tangible results in enterprises, earning him multiple national honors.

　　As a private-sector entrepreneur, Dr. Zhao Guofeng harbors the vision of “serving the nation through industry,” remains committed to his responsibilities and sense of duty, and has led Jiuri New Materials to successfully list on the STAR Market (stock code: 688199.SH). The company has become the largest producer and the most comprehensive supplier of photoinitiators in China, steadily strengthening its leading position and international influence in the UV‑curing industry. Adhering to a development strategy centered on the UV‑curing sector and prioritizing the semiconductor industry, Dr. Zhao has adopted a dual approach—integrating cutting-edge international technologies with independent R&D—to continuously advance strategic initiatives in the field of semiconductor electronic chemical materials. Products such as PAC, a specialized photosensitizer for photoresists, have been successively developed and brought into production, poised to make significant contributions to the growth of China’s semiconductor industry.

　　 Behind every honor lies motivation, and behind every achievement lies responsibility. Dr. Zhao Guofeng stated that, at this critical juncture in China’s economic development, he will lead the company to devote itself to scientific research and innovation, actively fulfill its corporate social responsibilities, and realize the dream of contributing to the nation through industry.