Meng Zhang | Electrochemical CO2 conversion | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Meng Zhang | Electrochemical CO2 conversion | Best Researcher Award

Zhejiang University, China

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🎓 Academic and Professional Background

Prof. Dr. Meng Zhang is a tenure-track professor in the College of Optical Science and Engineering at Zhejiang University, China. She earned her Ph.D. in Engineering Thermophysics from Zhejiang University in 2016, and went on to serve as a Research Scientist and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2017 to 2022. Her academic path reflects a strong foundation in interdisciplinary research spanning optoelectronics, materials science, energy, and chemistry.

🔬 Research Interests and Expertise

Prof. Zhang’s research is focused on optoelectronic devices for solar energy conversion and storage, with particular attention to third-generation solar cells and solar fuel production through H₂O splitting and CO₂ reduction. Her work aims to develop high-efficiency, sustainable energy systems by integrating advanced material design with innovative device engineering.

🤝 Scientific Collaborations

She maintains dynamic research collaborations with leading scholars worldwide. These include Prof. Jinsong Huang (University of North Carolina), Prof. Tianquan Lian (Emory University), and Prof. Jean-Luc Bredas (University of Arizona), with whom she has co-authored publications on solar cell technologies. She also works with Prof. Zhiqun Lin (National University of Singapore), Prof. Jun Chen (University of California, Los Angeles), and Prof. Jun Cheng (Zhejiang University) on CO₂ reduction and solar fuel production, resulting in several impactful joint journal publications.

🌍 Professional Memberships

She is an active member of the American Chemical Society (ACS), reflecting her engagement with the global chemical and energy research community.

☀️ Research Areas and Vision

Prof. Zhang’s research spans key areas in solar energy conversion, energy storage, and sustainable fuels, aligning with global goals for green technology innovation. Her contributions are shaping the future of clean energy solutions through a unique blend of scientific rigor and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Notable Publications📝

📄 Photoelectrocatalytic Reduction of CO₂ into Chemicals Using Pt-Modified Reduced Graphene Oxide Combined with Pt-Modified TiO₂ Nanotubes

Authors: Jun Cheng, Meng Zhang, Gai Wu, Xin Wang, Junhu Zhou, Kefa Cen

Journal: Environmental Science & Technology

Year: 2014

📄 The charge carrier dynamics, efficiency and stability of two-dimensional material-based perovskite solar cells

Authors: Bing Wang, James Iocozzia, Meng Zhang, Meidan Ye, Shicheng Yan, Huile Jin, Shun Wang, Zhigang Zou, Zhiqun Lin

Journal: Chemical Society Reviews

Year: 2019

📄 Enabling tailorable optical properties and markedly enhanced stability of perovskite quantum dots by permanently ligating with polymer hairs

Authors: Young Jun Yoon, Yajing Chang, Shuguang Zhang, Meng Zhang, Shuang Pan, Yanjie He, Chun Hao Lin, Shengtao Yu, Yihuang Chen, Zewei Wang, Yong Ding, Jaehan Jung, Naresh Thadhani, Vladimir V. Tsukruk, Zhitao Kang, Zhiqun Lin

Journal: Advanced Materials

Year: 2019

📄 Unconventional route to oxygen‐vacancy‐enabled highly efficient electron extraction and transport in perovskite solar cells

Authors: Bing Wang, Meng Zhang, Xun Cui, Zewei Wang, Matthew Rager, Yingkui Yang, Zhigang Zou, Zhong Lin Wang, Zhiqun Lin

Journal: Angewandte Chemie International Edition

Year: 2020

📄 Synergistic cascade carrier extraction via dual interfacial positioning of ambipolar black phosphorene for high‐efficiency perovskite solar cells

Authors: Meng Zhang, Meidan Ye, Wenlong Wang, Chunyuan Ma, Shun Wang, Qiliang Liu, Tianquan Lian, Jinsong Huang, Zhiqun Lin

Journal: Advanced Materials

Year: 2020

Prof. Dr. Deliang Zhang – electrocatalysis – Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Deliang Zhang – Electrocatalysis – Best Researcher Award

Qilu Institute of Technology, China

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🎓 Academic Background

Prof Dr. Deliang Zhang has built a strong foundation in materials science through his academic journey. He earned his Ph.D. from Qingdao University of Science and Technology (2019-2023), following a Master’s degree from the same institution (2016-2019). His undergraduate studies were completed at Liaocheng University, where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in 2016.

👨‍🏫 Professional Experience

Prof Dr. Deliang Zhang has been actively contributing to academia and research at the Qilu Institute of Technology. Since January 2021, he has been serving as an Associate Professor, leading research and mentoring students. Before this, he worked as a Lecturer at the same institution from September 2019 to December 2020, laying the groundwork for his expertise in functional materials.

🔍 Research Focus

His research primarily revolves around the design and synthesis of new functional materials and their diverse applications in energy and environmental sectors. Through innovative approaches, he aims to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of materials that play a critical role in addressing global energy challenges.

Notable Publications📝

📝Nitrogen-Doped Graphene-Supported Tungsten Oxynitride Nanoparticles as an Efficient Bidirectional Polysulfide Convertor for Advanced Lithium-Sulfur Batteries
  • Authors: L. Suo, Lulu; L. Feng, Lei; J. Wang, Juan; D. Zhang, Deliang; J. Song, Jibin

  • Journal: Nano Letters

  • Year: 2024
📝Construction of carbon hybridized Co₃S₄/NiS microspheres on nickel foam for enhanced electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution in all-pH water and seawater
  • Authors: D. Zhang, Deliang; R. Sun, Ruihong; Y. Sun, Yuliang; C. Song, Caixia; D. Wang, Debao

  • Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

  • Year: 2024
📝CuxO decorated Ti₃C₂Tx MXene composites for non-enzymatic glucose sensing with large linear ranges
  • Authors: L. Feng, Lei; J. Chen, Junji; M. Yang, Min; W. Qin, Wenjing; J. Song, Jibin

  • Journal: Mikrochimica Acta

  • Year: 2024

 

Dr. Danqin Wang – single atoms catalysts – Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Danqin Wang – single atoms catalysts – Best Researcher Award

Chinalco company – China

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🎓 Academic Background & Expertise

Dr. Danqin Wang earned a Doctoral Degree in Metallurgy from Central South University in 2012. With a strong foundation in materials science and engineering, Dr. Wang has developed expertise in energy materials, lithium-sulfur batteries, single-atom catalysts, and alumina materials.

🏛 Research Fellowship & Professional Journey

Following the completion of a Ph.D., Dr. Wang served as a Research Fellow at the National University of Defense Technology until 2023. During this period, extensive research contributions were made in the fields of advanced energy materials and metallurgical engineering.

🏭 Current Role at Chinalco Company

Since 2023, Dr. Wang has been working as a Senior Engineer at Chinalco Company, a leading enterprise in non-ferrous metals. The focus is on developing innovative solutions in lithium-sulfur batteries, optimizing single-atom catalysts, and advancing alumina material technologies for industrial applications.

🔬Research Focus & Contributions

Dr. Wang’s research is centered on cutting-edge advancements in energy materials and metallurgical engineering. A significant area of focus is lithium-sulfur batteries, where efforts are directed toward enhancing energy storage efficiency and extending battery longevity, making them more viable for future energy applications. Another key research domain is single-atom catalysts, which have the potential to revolutionize catalytic performance at the atomic level, leading to highly efficient and selective chemical reactions. Additionally, Dr. Wang is actively involved in the development of sustainable and high-performance energy materials, contributing to innovations in renewable energy technologies. The research also extends to alumina materials, where advancements are being made to improve their applications in metallurgy and various industrial processes, ensuring stronger, more durable, and efficient material performance. Through these research endeavors, Dr. Wang continues to drive technological progress in energy storage, catalysis, and material science.

Notable Publication📝

📝Candle flame generated Co and Fe single atoms supported in soot as novel host for lithium-sulfur batteries with excellent electrochemical performance
  • Authors: Wurong Ren, Danqin Wang, Jiajun Guo, Wanchao Liu, Xin Du, et al.

  • Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds

  • Year: 2025