Dr. Siwen zhang – Electrochemistry – Best Researcher Award

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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

Mrs. Nuerbiya Yalikun – Electrochemistry – Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Nuerbiya Yalikun – Electrochemistry – Best Researcher Award

Xinjiang University, China

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🎓 Educational Background

Dr. Nuerbiya Yalikun has an extensive academic background in chemistry and food science. She earned her Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (2016-2019). Prior to that, she obtained her Master’s degree in Food Science from Xinjiang University (2012-2015) and a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Engineering from the same institution (2006-2011). Her academic journey has equipped her with deep expertise in organic chemistry, thermodynamics, and materials science.

🏛 Professional Experience

Dr. Yalikun is currently an Associate Professor at the School of Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang University (since August 2021). She previously served as a Lecturer (2019-2021) at the same institution. Throughout her career, she has focused on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, coal tar pitch extraction, and thermodynamic properties. Her research contributions have been instrumental in advancing the field of chemical engineering.

🔬 Research Contributions & Funded Projects

Dr. Yalikun has actively contributed to national research projects in China. She is currently the Principal Investigator of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Regional Science Foundation Project (22168038), which focuses on the extraction, separation, and thermodynamic properties of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in Xinjiang coal tar pitch (2022-2025, RMB 350,000). She also participated in the NSFC Joint Fund Project (U2003133, 2021-2023, RMB 580,000), which studied the selective dissociation and dry fractionation regulation of oil-rich coal micro-components in Xinjiang.

🏆 Impact & Future Contributions

Dr. Nuerbiya Yalikun’s research is making significant strides in organic chemistry, material science, and environmental sustainability. Through her extensive work in coal tar pitch, thermodynamics, solvent recovery, and electrochemical sensing, she continues to push the boundaries of scientific innovation. As an Associate Professor and leading researcher, her future contributions are expected to further enhance sustainable chemical processes and material advancements in academia and industry.

Notable Publications📝

📝A hydrophilic/hydrophobic switch on polymer surface triggered by calcite towards separation of hazardous PVC from plastic mixtures
  • Authors: Yingshuang Zhang, Yuwei Zhao, Zhibo Qian, Chongqing Wang, Hui Wang

  • Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials

  • Year: 2025
📝Synthesis of coal tar pitch derived porous carbon and its application for electrochemical detection of phenol isomers
  • Authors: Mailidan Wumaer, Tianyi Huo, Hongzhou Gong, Nuerbiya Yalikun

  • Journal: Microchemical Journal

  • Year: 2025

 

Dr. Yi Zhao – Aqueous rechargeable batteries- Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yi Zhao – Aqueous rechargeable batteries- Best Researcher Award

Beijing University of Chemical Technology – China

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🎓 Education Background

Zhao Yi pursued her Ph.D. in Materials Physics and Chemistry at Beihang University (BUAA) from 2014 to 2020, under the supervision of Professor Liu Jinzhang. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Engineering in Metal Materials at Yanshan University (2010-2014), where she was guided by Academician Tian Yongjun and Professor Jing Qin. Her academic journey has been marked by excellence, laying a strong foundation for her research in advanced materials.

🏛️ Professional Experience

After obtaining her doctorate, Zhao Yi worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow (2020-2022) at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, where she was mentored by Academician Wu Feng and Professor Chen Renjie. Since November 2022, she has been serving as an Associate Professor at the School of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, continuing her research in energy storage and materials chemistry.

🔬 Research Projects

Zhao Yi has led several prestigious research projects as a Principal Investigator. She is currently leading a National Natural Science Foundation of China for Distinguished Young Scholars (2023-2025, Grant No. 60171009), along with projects funded by the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation and the Talent Introduction Project of Beijing University of Chemical Technology. She has also successfully completed significant research projects, including the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation General Program (2020-2022) and the Open Project of Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Power Battery Safety (2021-2022). Additionally, she is an active participant in the National Natural Science Foundation of China – National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars (2022-2025).

🏆 Awards and Honors

Zhao Yi’s academic excellence and contributions have been widely recognized through numerous awards and honors. She received the National Scholarship for Doctoral Students (2018) and was named an Outstanding Postgraduate of Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (2018). In 2019, she was awarded the Doctoral Student Excellence Academic Funding at Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics and was later honored as an Outstanding Graduate from the same university in 2020. In 2022, she won the Second Prize at the National Postdoctoral Academic Achievement Forum for her outstanding contributions in the field of Frontier Intersecting Science and Future Stereoscopic Transportation.

🧪 Main Research Fields

Zhao Yi’s research primarily focuses on energy storage materials and devices, including the development of aqueous zinc batteries, supercapacitors, and other advanced energy storage systems. Her work aims to enhance the efficiency, stability, and performance of these technologies to support sustainable energy solutions. Another key area of her research is the design of carbon-based organic materials, where she explores organic-inorganic composite electrodes to improve energy applications. By integrating novel materials, she seeks to optimize electrode performance, conductivity, and durability, contributing to the advancement of next-generation energy storage devices. Additionally, Zhao Yi is actively involved in fuel cells and catalysts research, focusing on the development of fuel cells and catalytic materials for energy conversion technologies. Her work in this field is crucial for improving the efficiency, longevity, and scalability of fuel cells, which play a significant role in clean energy applications. Through her research, she aims to drive innovative advancements in sustainable energy storage and conversion technologies.

Notable Publications📄

📝Thermodynamic and kinetic insights for manipulating aqueous Zn battery chemistry: towards future grid-scale renewable energy storage systems
  • Authors: Yajun Zhao, Yueyang Wang, Jinze Li, Jiawei Xiong, Qi Li, Kovan Khasraw Abdalla, Yi Zhao, Zhao Cai, Xiaoming Sun
    Journal: eScience
    Year: 2024
📝High-energy and durable aqueous Zn batteries enabled by multi-electron transfer reactions
  • Authors: Qi Li, Kovan Khasraw Abdalla, Jiawei Xiong, Zhihang Song, Yueyang Wang, Yajun Zhao, Mengyao Liu, Yanchen Fan, Yi Zhao, Xiao-Ming Sun
    Journal: Energy Materials
    Year: 2024
📝Regenerated Graphite-Derived Cellular-Inspired Polydopamine@NiO@Graphite toward Robust Lithium Storage
  • Authors: Qiaoyi Yan, Liqianyun Xu, Yi Zhao, Feng Wu, Renjie Chen, Li Li
    Journal: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
    Year: 2023
📝Unraveling factors affecting performance of quinone‐based polymer cathode in aqueous Zn‐ion battery
  • Authors: Xiao Yang, Yi Zhao, Qiuju Xu, Xiangcheng Yuan, Jinzhang Liu
    Journal: Batteries & Supercaps
    Year: 2022
📝Mo doping provokes two electron reaction in MnO2 with ultrahigh capacity for aqueous zinc ion batteries
  • Authors: Xiaoyu Xia, Yajun Zhao, Yi Zhao, Minggui Xu, Wen Liu, Xiaoming Sun
    Journal: Nano Research
    Year: 2022

 

Dr. Sagar K G | Electrochemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sagar K G | Electrochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Jain Deemed To Be University, India

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🎓 Academic Background

Dr. Sagar K. G completed his Ph.D. in 2022 from Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi. His research focused on the “Study on Mechanical and Wear Characterization of Particulate Reinforced Aluminum Alloy Subjected to Severe Plastic Deformation.” He earned his M.Tech in Machine Design from Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT), Bengaluru, in 2011, graduating with First Class. His thesis was on “Numerical Simulation of Powder Compaction Processes Considering Material and Geometrical Nonlinearity.” Dr. Sagar’s academic journey began with a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from SJMIT College of Engineering, Chitradurga, affiliated with VTU Belagavi, which he completed in 2007. His undergraduate project was on the “Engine Management System.”

💼 Professional Experience

Dr. Sagar K. G has amassed over 13 years of academic and research experience, contributing significantly to the field of mechanical engineering education. He is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bangalore, a position he has held since July 2015. Prior to this, he worked as an Assistant Professor at Sambhram Institute of Technology (SaIT), Bengaluru, from August 2013 to July 2015, and at SJMIT College of Engineering, Chitradurga, from September 2011 to July 2013. Dr. Sagar also contributed as an Assistant Professor at SJCIT College of Engineering, Chikkaballapur, from July 2010 to 2011. Earlier in his career, he gained valuable industry experience as a Project Graduate Trainee at the National Transonic Aerodynamic Facilities, working under the guidance of Mr. Rajeev G, from September 2007 to September 2008.

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Sagar’s research interests encompass a diverse array of cutting-edge topics in mechanical engineering. His areas of expertise include Metal Matrix Composites, Finite Element Methods, Powder Metallurgy, Graphene-Based Projects, Robotics, Data Analytics and Data Science, Severe Plastic Deformation, and 3D Printing Materials. His work reflects a commitment to advancing knowledge and practical applications in these fields.

📜Professional Memberships

Dr. Sagar is actively engaged with several prestigious professional organizations, demonstrating his commitment to continuous learning and collaboration. He holds life memberships in the Indian Society of Systems for Science & Engineering (ISSE), the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), and the Institution of Engineers (MIE). Additionally, he is a member of the Institute of Research Engineers and Doctors (IRED), the International Association of Engineers (IAENG), and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), where his membership number is 7200110034. Dr. Sagar also served as a Student Chair for the American Society for Metals (ASM) during 2018-2019 and is a life member of the Indian Carbon Society (Membership No. LM-571).

Publications Top Noted📝 

Effect of residual stress on the mechanical strength in Al Beryl composites subjected to extrusion process

Authors: Sagar, K.G., SampthKumaran, P.

Journal: Next Materials

Year: 2025

Extrusion Process Influencing Mechanical, Tribological Properties of Aluminum Beryl Composites

Authors: Sagar, K.G., Suresh, P.M., Sampthkumaran, P., Seetharamu, S.

Journal: Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C

Year: 2024

Tribological studies on aluminum beryl composites subjected to ECAP process

Authors: Sagar, K.G., Suresh, P.M., Sampathkumaran, P., Kishore

Journal: Wear

Year: 2023

Analysis of wear behavior and shear properties of nano – ZnO₂/jute fiber/epoxy composites by Hand layup technique

Authors: Sagar, K.G., Ramachandran, K., Kosanam, K., Rama, M., Bhattacharya, S.

Journal: Materials Today: Proceedings

Year: 2022

Improving Sustainability of EDM Sector by Implementing Unconventional Competitive Manufacturing Approach

Authors: Sagar, K.G., Anjani, P.K., Raman, M.S., Kumar, N.M., Venkatesan, S.

Journal: Advances in Materials Science and Engineering

Year: 2022