Dr. Shi focuses on research of preparation of halogen-free flame retardants, synthesis of nano-materials, fabrication and applications of halogen-free polymer (nano)composites and fire safety evaluation of materials. He is interested in studying: (1) Safety assessment of materials, and thermal degradation and combustion of materials; (2) Preparation of halogen-free flame retardants, and fabrication and application of flame-retardant polymer composites; (3) Synthesis of inhibitors and application for preventing coal spontaneous combustion. To date, he has published more than 30 international academic papers, and applied for a patent for invention. He is a peer-reviewer for Journal of Hazardous Materials.
