Dr. Adel Elsayed | Applied Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at National Research Center | Egypt

Adel Elsayed’s academic journey began at the University of Al Fayoum, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Chemistry in 2005, graduating with honors. His pursuit of excellence continued with a Master’s degree in Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry from the National Research Center (NRC) and Al-Azhar University, Egypt.

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🎓 Education and Training

Doctorate in Chemistry (2016 – 2019)
At the Institute of Electrochemistry, TU Clausthal, Germany, thesis focused on “Electrochemical synthesis of silicon-based materials for Lithium-ion batteries,” exploring innovative anode development.

Master’s in Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry (2009 – 2013)
At the National Research Center (NRC) and Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt, thesis on nanostructured MnO₂ as a cathode material for Lithium-ion batteries.

Bachelor of Science in Physical Chemistry (2000 – 2005)
From University of Al Fayoum, Egypt, graduated with a “Very Good” note, building strong foundations in chemistry and physics.

🛠️ Work Experience

Researcher (Dec 2022 – Present)
At the National Research Center (NRC), Gizah, Egypt, and Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany, managing battery development and modeling projects under German-Egyptian research funds. Focused on solid-state battery innovations and scalable manufacturing processes.

Test Engineer (May 2022 – Nov 2022)
At FEV-eDLP GmbH, Sandersdorf-Brehna, Germany, conducted endurance and robustness testing of traction batteries for e-mobility, evaluating their performance across varied temperature ranges. Specialized in electrical, thermal, and abuse tests to ensure battery safety and longevity.

Researcher (Jan 2021 – April 2022)
At NRC, Giza, Egypt, supervised projects on solid-state batteries, supported by German-Egyptian Research Funds (GERF), focusing on advanced battery materials.

Postdoctoral Researcher (Aug 2019 – Dec 2020)
At the Institute of Particle Technology and Battery Lab-Factory (BLB), Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany, developed scalable technologies for composite electrodes and electrolyte separators. Specialized in characterization techniques like SEM, XRD, EIS, and Raman spectroscopy.

Ph.D. Research Assistant (2016 – 2019)
At the Institute of Electrochemistry, TU Clausthal, Germany, developed silicon-based anodes for Lithium-ion batteries. Investigated the solid-electrolyte interface (SEI) using electrochemical and spectroscopic methods, contributing to battery performance optimization.

Research Assistant (2015 – 2016)
At the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Cologne, Germany, researched graphene-based anodes for energy storage systems and DSSC technologies, advancing renewable energy solutions.

🏆 Awards and Honors

DAAD Scholarship (2014): Awarded the German-Egyptian Long-term Research Scholarship (GERLS) for Ph.D. studies in Germany.
NRC Award (2012): Recognized for Best M.Sc. Thesis in Applied Chemistry, highlighting excellence in nanomaterial research.

🧩 Skills and Expertise

Technical Skills:
Proficient in electrochemical testing, battery simulation software, and tools like GITT and EIS for performance analysis.

Research Expertise:
Expertise in solid-state batteries, anode materials, Li-ion diffusion kinetics, and characterization techniques like SEM, FTIR, and XRD.

Personal Capabilities:
Demonstrates logical thinking, problem-solving, team collaboration, and an innovative, patent-oriented approach.

Languages and Software Proficiency:
Fluent in English and German. Proficient in simulation tools like MORPHEE for automotive applications.

🔬 Key Research Projects

Developed scalable composite cathodes for solid-state batteries at Technical University of Braunschweig.

Investigated silicon-based anodes for Lithium-ion batteries at TU Clausthal.

Produced nanostructured MnO₂ for cathodes during M.Sc. research at the National Research Center, Egypt.

Publications Top Noted📝

Towards a scalable production of β-Li₃PS₄-based all-solid-state batteries: Optimizing pressing parameters of the tape-casted solid electrolyte and composite cathode films

Authors: Elsayed, A.; Voges, K.; Michalowski, P.; Kwade, A.

Journal: Journal of Power Sources

Year: 2024

Scalable tape-casting of Lithium thiophosphate (β-Li₃PS₄) solid electrolyte and composite-cathodes for all-solid-state batteries

Authors: Adel Elsayed

Journal: International Battery Production Conference 2020 (Conference Poster)

Year: 2020

MnO₂ Nano-Rods Prepared by Redox Reaction as Cathodes in Lithium Batteries

Authors: Adel Elsayed

Journal: Electrochemical Society Transactions

Year: 2013

MnO₂ Nano-Rods Prepared by Redox Reaction as Cathodes in Lithium Batteries

Authors: Adel Elsayed

Journal: Abstract #677, ECS 222nd Meeting 2012, Honolulu, HI, USA

Year: 2012

Improvement of the electrochemical performance of nanosized α-MnO₂ used as cathode material for Li-batteries by Sn-doping

Authors: Adel Elsayed

Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds

Year: 2011

Prof. Guodong Zheng | Applied Chemistry | Applied Chemistry Solution Award

Professor at China University of Geosciences at Wuhan | China

Dr. Guodong Zheng, with an extensive and illustrious career in applied and environmental geochemistry, is a compelling candidate for the Applied Chemistry Solution Award. His background and accomplishments align strongly with the criteria for this award, which emphasizes innovation, impactful research, and applied solutions in the field of chemistry.

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🎓Academic Background

Dr. Guodong Zheng earned his Ph.D. in Multi-Disciplinary Sciences from The University of Tokyo in 2001, under the guidance of Prof. Bukuichiro Takano. He also holds a B.Sc. in Geology from Lanzhou University, China, where he studied under Prof. Xueming Fu.

🌐 Professional Experiences

Dr. Zheng is a highly esteemed Professor of Geochemistry at the China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, a role he has held since 2021. His previous positions include Professor at the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources (Chinese Academy of Sciences) from 2016 to 2021, and Professor at the Key Laboratory of Gas Geochemistry (Institute of Geology and Geophysics, CAS) under the 100-Talent Program from 2006 to 2016. Internationally, he gained research experience as an Associate at Stevens Institute of Technology, USA, where he led geochemical studies on environmental pollution. Dr. Zheng’s global career also includes a JSPS Fellowship at Hiroshima University, Japan, where he researched rhenium-osmium isotopes in geological formations, and a geoenvironmental engineering role at Cardiff University, UK, where he led studies on metal pollution in aquatic environments.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Dr. Zheng has earned numerous accolades, including the Excellence in Review Award by Applied Geochemistry (2022), the Distinguished-Scholar Award from the China University of Geosciences (2021), and the prestigious 100-Talent Program Award by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (2006-2009). His paper on methane-rich natural gas origins ranked among the Top-100 Geoscience Articles in Scientific Reports (2017). His poster presentations on gas geochemistry won second and third place at the 14th International Conference of Gas Geochemistry in Wrocław, Poland (2017). His early achievements include receiving the “Silver Hammer Prize” for Young Geologists from the Chinese Association of Geology in 1992.

🔬 Laboratory and Research Expertise

Dr. Zheng has extensive expertise in advanced geochemical analysis techniques. His skills include using petrography microscopes for mineral studies, SEM-EDX for pyrite analysis in landslide zones, X-ray fluorescence for elemental analysis of geological samples, and ICP-MS for trace element identification. His work often involves chemical speciation techniques, including the use of Mössbauer spectroscopy for iron speciation and XANES for non-destructive element analysis. He is proficient in maintaining ultra-clean geochemical laboratories, which are essential for his multi-elemental analysis and isotope studies.

📘 Teaching and Academic Contributions

Dr. Zheng has a strong background in academia, teaching Geochemistry to master’s and doctoral students at multiple institutions, including in Japan and China. He has served as a Teaching Associate in field investigations, as well as an Assistant for Analytical Chemistry courses. He also led geochemical experiments for graduate and Ph.D. students in geoenvironmental sciences in Japan and the UK, providing hands-on experience in laboratory settings. Furthermore, he served as the Academic Secretary at the Lanzhou Institute of Geology and led the Scientific and Technological Arrangement Department, overseeing international collaboration and research project coordination.

Publications Top Noted📚

“Using iron speciation to track hydrocarbon migration in bleached rocks and its implications for reservoir reconstruction”

Authors: Xu, W., Zheng, G., Zhou, W., Lavrushin, V., Wang, X.

Journal: Geoenergy Science and Engineering

Year: 2024

“Tibetan Plateau grasslands might increase sequestration of microbial necromass carbon under future warming”

Authors: Zhang, Q., Chen, X., Zhou, X., Fortin, D., Ma, A.

Journal: Communications Biology

Year: 2024

“Vegetation restoration in an alpine meadow: Insights from soil microbial communities and resource limitation across soil depth”

Authors: Zhou, X., Chen, X., Yang, K., Fortin, D., Ma, A.

Journal: Journal of Environmental Management

Year: 2024

“Deep-sourced CO2 emissions from the Eastern Himalaya Syntaxis and the Tengchong Volcanic Field, southeast Tibet”

Authors: Li, J., Guo, Z., Zhang, M., Sun, Y., Cheng, Z.

Journal: Chemical Geology

Year: 2024

“Microbial diversity and community structure dynamics in acid mine drainage: Acidic fire with dissolved heavy metals”

Authors: Sajjad, W., Ilahi, N., Kang, S., Rafiq, M., Zheng, G.

Journal: Science of the Total Environment

Year: 2024