Dr. Siwen zhang – Electrochemistry – Best Researcher Award

Liaoning University, China

Author Profile

👩‍🎓 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

🎓 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