Dr. Siwen zhang – Electrochemistry – Best Researcher Award

Liaoning University, China

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👩‍🎓 Educational Background

Dr. Siwen Zhang, a native of Harbin, Heilongjiang, is a Party member and an accomplished researcher in the field of electrochemical energy storage. He obtained her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and Technology from the Harbin Institute of Technology in June 2020, under the supervision of Professor Wang Zhenbo. During her doctoral studies, He also undertook an 18-month joint research program at the National University of Singapore from August 2018 to March 2020, which enriched her academic experience with an international perspective.

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Zhang has been dedicated to electrochemical energy storage research since 2013. Her core research areas include the controllable synthesis of transition metal oxides, design and fabrication of flexible devices, and development of self-supporting membrane electrodes. He is particularly focused on all-solid-state batteries, supercapacitors, and aqueous batteries, addressing both fundamental science and practical applications in energy storage technologies.

🏆 Honors and Awards

Throughout her academic career, Dr. Zhang has received numerous accolades. He was awarded the National Scholarship for Master’s Students and the National Scholarship for Doctoral Students for her outstanding performance. In 2024, he received the Second Prize of Shenyang Natural Science Academic Achievements, reflecting her influential contributions to regional science and technology development. Her achievements have been consistently recognized for their innovation and societal impact.

🏭 Technological Innovations

Dr. Zhang spearheaded the establishment of the first aqueous battery production line in Liaoning Province at Liaoning University, a significant milestone in provincial technology infrastructure. This innovation was presented as a model case to the Governor of Liaoning Province, along with top officials from the Science and Technology Department, earning her high praise. Her work has also been featured in exclusive interviews by People’s Daily and Guangming Daily, showcasing her influence beyond the academic realm.

✍️ Editorial Roles and Peer Review

Dr. Zhang actively contributes to the academic community as a Guest Editor for Polymers and serves on the Young Editorial Boards of Battery Energy and Carbon Neutralization. He is a review expert for the National Research Review Center and a technical consultant to various companies. He also serves as an independent reviewer for several top-tier journals including Advanced Energy Materials, Advanced Functional Materials, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Chemical Engineering Journal, InfoMat, and International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, further underlining her role as a recognized expert in her field.

Notable Publications📄

Magnetic field-assisted synthesis of Co-doped Mn₃O₄/MnOOH multiphase manganese oxides for high-performance cathodes in aqueous rechargeable zinc-ion batteries

Authors: Ge, Rongyuan; Yang, Yang; Li, Hui; Yin, Bosi; Ma, Tianyi

Journal: Journal of Power Sources

Year: 2025

Regulation of Cobalt-Nickel-Based Compounds via Glucose-Induced Phase Transitions for Enhanced Performance in Zinc-Based Alkaline Batteries

Authors: Liu, Minghui; Feng, Xinyu; Yin, Bosi; Zhang, Siwen; Ma, Tianyi

Journal: Applied Surface Science

Year: 2025

MnS/MnO heterostructures with dual ion defects for high-performance aqueous magnesium ion capacitors

Authors: Liu, Minghui; Li, Mudi; Zhang, Siwen; Li, Hui; Ma, Tianyi

Journal: Journal of Magnesium and Alloys

Year: 2025

Organic-Inorganic Coupling Strategy: Clamp Effect to Capture Mg²⁺ for Aqueous Magnesium Ion Capacitor

Authors: Li, Mudi; Ding, Yaxi; Zhang, Siwen; Yin, Bosi; Ma, Tianyi

Journal: Angewandte Chemie – International Edition

Year: 2024

Lithium Doping Enhances the Aqueous Zinc Ion Storage Performance of V₃O₇·H₂O Nanorods

Authors: Hu, Yingfang; Zhang, Siwen; Ren, Yujin; Yin, Bosi; Ma, Tianyi

Journal: ChemElectroChem

Year: 2024

Five-Axis Curved-Surface Multi-Material Printing on Conformal Surface to Construct Aqueous Zinc-Ion Battery Modules

Authors: Meng, Fanbo; Ren, Yujin; Ping, Bu; Yin, Bosi; Ma, Tianyi

Journal: Advanced Materials

Year: 2024

Assist Prof Dr. Pan Zeng | Electrochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Pan Zeng | Chengdu University | China

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🎓 Academic and Professional Background

Pan Zeng is an Assistant Professor at Chengdu University. He earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science from Sichuan University in 2019, where his research centered on Li–S batteries. From 2019 to 2022, he worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials, Soochow University. His expertise lies in the development and application of in situ/operando synchrotron-based characterization techniques for studying energy storage materials. His academic journey highlights his dedication to advancing the frontiers of materials science and energy storage technology.

🔍 Areas of Research

Pan Zeng’s research focuses on the development of high-performance secondary battery materials, including lithium-ion batteries, zinc-ion batteries, and lithium-sulfur batteries. He is also dedicated to advancing in situ synchrotron radiation spectroscopy techniques such as XAS, XES, XPS, and RIXS, enabling precise material characterization. Additionally, he is pioneering novel in situ synchrotron radiation spectroscopy and imaging technologies and applying them to new energy materials. His innovative work bridges materials science and cutting-edge spectroscopy, contributing to significant breakthroughs in energy storage technologies.

🤝 Collaborations

Pan Zeng has actively collaborated on projects to enhance battery performance. One of his notable contributions includes the multi-doping modification of Mn-based sodium-ion battery cathode materials using in situ soft X-ray spectroscopy. This collaboration highlights his commitment to leveraging advanced analytical techniques for improving battery material efficiency and functionality.

🌐 Professional Memberships

As an active member of the Chinese Chemical Society and the Chinese Materials Research Society, Pan Zeng is connected to a broad network of researchers and innovators. These affiliations provide a platform for exchanging knowledge, fostering collaborations, and advancing research in materials science and chemistry.

🛠️ Key Contributions

Pan Zeng has made significant contributions to the energy storage industry. He has designed and developed high-performance secondary battery materials tailored for advanced energy storage solutions. His innovations in in situ synchrotron radiation spectroscopy techniques, including XAS, XES, XPS, and RIXS, have unveiled material properties with unmatched precision. Furthermore, he has advanced new in situ synchrotron imaging technologies, applying them to energy materials to optimize their performance. Pan Zeng’s transformative work continues to drive the development of sustainable and efficient materials for the future.

Publications Top Noted📄

Chemomechanics Engineering Promotes the Catalytic Activity of Spinel Oxides for Sulfur Redox Reaction

Authors: Wang, L., Li, H., Yan, T., Zeng, P., Zhang, L.

Journal: Advanced Functional Materials

Year: 2024

Cationic and Anionic Redox of Battery Cathodes Investigated by Advanced Synchrotron-Based Mapping of Resonant Inelastic X-ray Scattering

Authors: Cheng, C., Zhuo, Z., Chen, S., Guo, J., Zhang, L.

Journal: Advanced Functional Materials

Year: 2024

Steering Sulfur Reduction Kinetics of Lithium-Sulfur Batteries by Interfacial Microenvironment Modulation

Authors: Yuan, C., Wang, L., Zeng, P., Chan, T.-S., Zhang, L.

Journal: Energy Storage Materials

Year: 2024

Achieving Structurally Stable O3-Type Layered Oxide Cathodes Through Site-Specific Cation-Anion Co-Substitution for Sodium-Ion Batteries

Authors: Shen, Y., Cheng, C., Xia, X., Zeng, J., Zhang, L.

Journal: Journal of Energy Chemistry

Year: 2024

Influence of Carbon Sources on Silicon Oxides for Lithium-Ion Batteries: A Review

Authors: Ling, Y., Zeng, P., Wang, B., Zhang, L., Wang, J.

Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry A

Year: 2024