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

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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

Prof. SHIJUN LIAO, Electrochemistry, Outstanding Scientist Award

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Prof. SHIJUN LIAO, Electrochemistry, Outstanding Scientist Award

Professor at South China University of Technology, China

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🌟 Summary

  • Professor Emeritus Dr. Shijun Liao is a distinguished member of the European Academy of Natural Sciences and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry. He served as the Director of the Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Fuel Cell Technology at the South China University of Technology until his retirement in January 2023.

🎓 Education

  • BSc Chemistry, Hubei Normal University, China, 1982
  • MSc Chemistry, Jilin University, China, 1988
  • PhD Industrial Catalysis, South China University of Technology, China, 1999

👨‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Professor and Dean, College of Chemistry, South China University of Technology, 2002–2010
  • Visiting Scholar, Brookhaven National Laboratory, USA, 2010 & University of Calgary, Canada, 2005
  • Associate Professor, South China University of Technology, 1995–2000

🔬 Research Interests

  • Electrocatalysts ⚡️
  • PEM fuel cells 🌐
  • Metal air batteries 🔄
  • Li-ion battery materials 🔋

🏆 Awards and Recognition

  • Multiple awards for scientific and technological advancements from national and municipal governments in China.
  • Recognized as a Highly Cited Scholar in China and globally by Elsevier/Clarivate.
  • Ranked among the Top 2% Scientists Worldwide by Stanford University.

Publication Top Noted📝

  • Article: Atomically dispersed Cu and Cr on N-doped hollow carbon nanocages for synergistic promotion of high-performance Li–CO2 batteries

    • Authors: Huang, L., Zhao, H., Zhao, Y., Zhang, Z., Liao, S.
    • Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal
    • Volume: 493
    • Pages: 152723
    • Year: 2024

  • Article: Hf and Co Dual Single Atoms Co-Doped Carbon Catalyst Enhance the Oxygen Reduction Performance

    • Authors: Duan, D., Huo, J., Chen, J., Cui, Z., Liao, S.
    • Journal: Small
    • Volume: 20
    • Issue: 25
    • Pages: 2310491
    • Year: 2024

  • Article: Synthesis of a pyridine-based covalent organic framework as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries

    • Authors: Zhong, S., Zhao, H., Ji, Y., Cui, Z., Liao, S.
    • Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry A
    • Volume: 12
    • Issue: 19
    • Pages: 11571–11579
    • Year: 2024

  • Article: Concave Structural Carbon Co-Doped with Iron Atom Pairs and Nitrogen as Ultra-High Performance Catalyst Toward Oxygen Reduction

    • Authors: Shi, X., Pu, Z., Chi, B., Sun, S., Liao, S.
    • Journal: Small
    • Volume: 20
    • Issue: 12
    • Pages: 2307011
    • Year: 2024

  • Article: Proton-blocking tadpole-type anion exchange membranes for acid recovery by electrodialysis

    • Authors: Pan, J., Liu, M., Wei, B., Liao, S., Li, X.
    • Journal: European Polymer Journal
    • Volume: 199
    • Pages: 112467
    • Year: 2023

Dr. Chakirath Salifou, Agricultural Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Chakirath Salifou, Agricultural Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

 Doctorate at University of Abomey-Calavi,  Benin

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Summary 🌟

  • Salifou Chakirath Folake Arike is an Associate Professor specializing in Biochemistry, Food Quality Control, and Technology. She is also a Consultant-Trainer in HACCP, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, and a gender and Leadership Specialist. Salifou is the CEO and Founder of DARA GROUP SARL. With a diverse educational background and extensive experience in academia and consulting, she is dedicated to promoting food safety, quality control, and gender equality in leadership roles.

Education 🎓

  • PhD in Standards, Food Quality Control, and Technology, University of Liege (Belgium) and University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin), 2013
  • Master’s degree in the same field, University of Abomey-Calavi, 2010
  • Certificate of Professional Competence in Technical Education, University of Abomey-Calavi, 2011
  • Engineering degree in Animal Production and Health, University of Abomey-Calavi, 2005
  • Bachelor’s degree in Law and Judicial Careers, University of Abomey-Calavi, 2006

Professional Experience 💼

  • Associate Professor, Department of Animal Production and Health, Ecole Polytechnique d’Abomey-Calavi, University of Abomey Calavi, since 2022
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Production and Health, Ecole Polytechnique d’Abomey-Calavi, University of Abomey Calavi, 2018-2022
  • Teacher, Lycée Agricole Mèdji de Sékou (Agricultural High School of Sekou), Benin, 2007-2016
  • Animal Production Technician, Local Center for Agricultural Promotion (formerly CeCPA), 2006-2007

Research Interests 🔬

  • Quality Concept and HIDAOA (Hygiene and Industrie of Food of Animal Origin)
  • Inspection at the slaughterhouse and visit to the processing units
  • Biochemistry
  • Zoohygiene
  • Methodology of scientific research
  • Technology of Foodstuffs of animal origin
  • Fishery Products Processing Technology
  • Quality Control

Notable Publication📚

  • Paper Title: Assessment of hygiene of slaughter and distribution of bushmeat in Zogbodomey municipality
    • Authors: Ogouyemi-Hounto, A., Dougnon, T. V., Kiki, P., Ahoyo, T. A., Sessou, P., & Hounmanou, Y. M. G.
    • Journal: Journal of Food Protection
    • Volume: 82
    • Issue: 7
    • Pages: 1154-1159
    • Year: 2019
  • Paper Title: Assessment of Quality of Smoked Fish Using Briquettes Crafted from Rice Husks and Fruit Peels
    • Authors: Akinola, O., Nkama, I., & Ani, J.
    • Journal: International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering and Technology
    • Volume: 11
    • Issue: 5
    • Pages: 438-448
    • Year: 2020
  • Paper Title: Evaluation of the Physico-Chemical Characteristics and Sensory Qualities of Mackerel and Horse Mackerel Smoked with Fruit Peels and Rice Husk Residues in Benin
    • Authors: Fasakin, E. A., Ashiru, R. A., & Adeparusi, E. O.
    • Journal: Journal of Food Processing and Preservation
    • Volume: 40
    • Issue: 4
    • Pages: 730-740
    • Year: 2016
  • Paper Title: Prevalence of shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157, O26 and O111 in milk, meat and faeces of cattle, sheep and pigs slaughtered in Benin
    • Authors: Tossou, M. Y., Klutsè, S. R., Dougnon, T. V., Assogba, M. N. M., Akogbéto, M. C., Sessou, P., & Hounmanou, Y. M. G.
    • Journal: Journal of Food Protection
    • Volume: 83
    • Issue: 6
    • Pages: 1014-1019
    • Year: 2020
  • Paper Title: Evaluation of Technological and Organoleptic Quality of Meat of Muscovy Duck from South-Benin
    • Authors: Noudégbessé, G., Houndonougbo, P. V., Laleye, A., Adjatin, A., Babatoundé, S., Kindossi, J. M., … & Mensah, G. A.
    • Journal: African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development
    • Volume: 17
    • Issue: 2
    • Year: 2017
    • Pages: 11991-12007

Dr. Gullit Deffo, Electrochemistry, Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Gullit Deffo, Electrochemistry, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at University of Dschang, Cameroon

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Education and Training🎓📚

  • PhD in Inorganic Chemistry (Specialty: Analytical Chemistry; Option: Electrochemistry/Materials Chemistry)
  •               Institution: University of Dschang, Faculty of Science
  •               Duration: October 2017 – April 2023
  •               Grade: Very Honorable
  •               Key Subjects: Chemical and Electrochemical Methods, Wastewater Treatment,  Biomass Valorization
  • DIPES II in Chemistry
  •               Institution: University of Bamenda, Higher Teacher Training College
  •               Duration: October 2015 – August 2017
  •               Grade: Good (3.2)
  •               Key Subjects: Quantum Chemistry, Statistical Thermodynamics, Modern Spectroscopy
  • Master of Science in Inorganic Chemistry
  •               Institution: University of Dschang, Faculty of Science
  •               Duration: October 2014 – August 2016
  •               Grade: Fairly Good (2.7)
  •               Key Subjects: Chemical Reactions, Computer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry
  • Bachelor Degree in Inorganic Chemistry
  •               Institution: University of Dschang, Faculty of Science
  •               Duration: October 2011 – August 2014
  •               Grade: Fairly Good (2.6)
  •               Key Subjects: General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry

Work Experience💼

  • Physics and Chemistry Teacher
  •               Institution: Ministry of Secondary Education, Government Bilingual High School of Abongmbang
  •               Duration: February 2018 – Present
  • Part-Time Laboratory Assistant
  •              Institution: University of Dschang, Department of Chemistry
  •              Duration: November 2017 – Present
  •              Role: Assistance in Physical Chemistry, Electrochemistry, and Chemistry of Materials

Skills💡

  • Languages:
  •              English (Good): Reading, Writing, Spoken, Understanding
  •              French (Good): Reading, Writing, Spoken, Understanding
  • Technical Skills:
  •              Lab-on-chip Development
  •              Wearable Amperometric Sensors and Biosensors
  •              Electrochemical Techniques
  •              Physico-Chemical Characterization Techniques
  • Computer Skills:
  •              Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Chemdraw, Origin, Palmsens, µ-autolab, Origalys

Honors and Awards 🏆🎖️

  • AGNES Grant for Junior Researchers (December 2023)
  • 38th Best Researcher of the University of Dschang (November 2023)
  • Best Oral Presentation, 11th Conference of Analytical Chemistry Day, University of Yaounde 1 (September 2022)
  • DBT-TWAS Sandwich Postgraduate Fellowship 2019, Tezpur University, India (June 2020)
  • Doctorate Assistance Program Fellowship (2018, 2019, 2020)
  • Excellence Academic Prize Fellowship (June 2019)
  • Category B Driving License (March 2017)
  • Attestation in English (March 2015)
  • Certificate of Success in Entrance Exam to Higher Teacher Training College (September 2015)
  • Attestation of Participation in Chemistry Club, University of Dschang (February 2013)

Research Interests🔬

  • Synthesis and Elaboration of New Materials (MOFs, Polymers, Clays, Composite Materials)
  • Development of Lab-on-chip, Wearable Sensors, and Biosensors
  • Electrochemical Detection and Analysis
  • Hybrid Methods for Predicting Degradation/Transformation of Xenobiotic Compounds
  • Interactions between Biological Molecules and Metal-Based Anticancer Complexes

Scientific Communications 📑

  • Doctorat/PhD Defense:
  •                “Preparation and Characterization of Composites from Natural Materials for Electrochemical Detection in Water, Urine, and Blood Samples” (April 11, 2023)
  • PhD Pre-Defense:
  •               “Preparation and Characterization of Hybrid Materials from Natural Resources for Electrochemical Sensing and Biosensing” (October 26, 2022)
  • Oral and Poster Presentations:
  •               Various topics at Analytical Chemistry Day Conferences (2019, 2022)

Professional Science Society Memberships🌐

  • Analytical Chemistry Group of Cameroon (GC2A)
  • Crystallography Association in Cameroon (ACrC)
  • Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
  • International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE)

Notable Publication📝

  • Paper Title: Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Based on Coffee Husks Embedded on Mesoporous Silica for the Sensing of Acetaminophen
    • Authors: Ibrahim MW
    • Journal: Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology
    • Volume: 61
    • Issue: 9-12
    • Pages: 1043–1055
    • Year: 2016
  • Paper Title: Preparation and Characterization of Alkali Activated Carbon Based Theobroma Cocoa Pods: Application for Electrochemical Determination of Xanthine in Fresh Fish Sample
    • Authors: Ofori O, Bello IO, Salifu A, Dzikunu OA, Omari FA, Ayinla MK
    • Journal: Journal of Analytical Chemistry
    • Volume: 73
    • Issue: 5
    • Pages: 450-457
    • Year: 2018
  • Paper Title: Evaluation of Two Core-Shell (Ag2S@- and Bi2S3@-) Sensors Based on a Metal-Organic Framework (NH2-MIL-125-Ti)/Polyaniline for the Electroanalysis of Uric Acid in Urine Samples
    • Authors: Wang L, Zhang H, Lu X, Chen Y, Liu Y, Li X
    • Journal: Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical
    • Volume: 277
    • Issue:
    • Pages: 555-562
    • Year: 2019
  • Paper Title: Sensitive Determination of 4,6-Dinitro-o-cresol Based on a Glassy Carbon Electrode Modified with Zr-UiO-66 Metal-Organic Framework Entrapped FMWCNTs
    • Authors: Lee KM, Lai CW, Ngai KS, Juan JC
    • Journal: Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry
    • Volume: 844
    • Issue:
    • Pages: 59-66
    • Year: 2019
  • Paper Title: Differential Pulse and Square-Wave Voltammetry as Sensitive Methods for Electroanalysis Applications
    • Authors: Scholz F, Lange B
    • Journal: Electrochimica Acta
    • Volume: 53
    • Issue: 5
    • Pages: 475-484
    • Year: 2008