Juan Wen | Water Treatment | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Juan Wen | Water Treatment | Research Excellence Award

Lanzhou University | China

Dr. Juan Wen is an Associate Professor in the School of Materials and Energy at Lanzhou University and a specialist in advanced ceramic materials and nanotechnology. His academic training includes a Ph.D. in Nuclear Science and Technology from Lanzhou University, complemented by undergraduate studies in Physical Science and Technology at the same institution. During his doctoral period, he gained international research exposure as a visiting student at the Ion Beam Materials Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA, where he strengthened his expertise in ion irradiation and accelerator-based materials research. His professional experience spans progressive academic roles, including Teaching Assistant, Assistant Professor, and Associate Professor, reflecting sustained contributions to teaching and research. Dr. Wen’s research interests focus on nanogenerators, ion irradiation effects on ceramic materials, structural and performance evolution of nanostructured ceramics under extreme conditions such as high temperature and irradiation, and the synthesis and microstructural characterization of polycrystalline oxide ceramics. He also possesses strong practical experience in the operation and maintenance of implanter and accelerator systems, bridging fundamental research with advanced experimental techniques. His work has earned recognition within the materials and nuclear science communities through scholarly publications and collaborative projects. Overall, Dr. Juan Wen’s career demonstrates a consistent commitment to advancing ceramic materials research for extreme environments and energy-related applications, contributing significantly to both academic knowledge and technological development.

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Zhongmin Zhou | Solar Cells | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Zhongmin Zhou | Solar Cells | Research Excellence Award

Qingdao University of Science and Technology | China

Prof. Zhongmin Zhou is a Professor at Qingdao University of Science and Technology and a leading researcher in the field of new energy materials, with a strong focus on high-performance perovskite solar cells. He received his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees from Qingdao University of Science and Technology and the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, respectively, building a solid foundation in materials chemistry and device physics. Following his doctorate, he undertook postdoctoral research at the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (CAS), the National Institute for Materials Science, and The University of Tokyo, gaining extensive international research experience in advanced functional materials. Since joining Qingdao University of Science and Technology, he has been actively engaged in molecular design and device engineering to enhance the efficiency, stability, and scalability of perovskite photovoltaic devices. His research outcomes have been widely recognized through publications in top-tier journals such as Nature Photonics, Nature Communications, JACS, Angewandte Chemie, and Advanced Materials, accumulating over 5,000 citations. He has received multiple academic honors and competitive research awards for his innovative contributions. Overall, Prof. Zhou’s work significantly advances next-generation solar energy technologies and supports the global transition toward sustainable energy solutions.

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Ion-Mediated Self-Healing Strategy Enabling Efficient and Stable ETL-Free Perovskite Solar Cells
– Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2025
Additive Engineering Toward Suppression of Sn2+ Oxidation in Sn–Pb Perovskite Solar Cells: Mechanisms, Advances, and Outlook
– Review Article, 2025
Ion-Migration-Induced Dual Interface Dipoles for High-Performance Perovskite Solar Cells
– Matter, 2025
Competitive-Coordination-Induced Crystallization Regulation for Efficient and Stable Sn–Pb Perovskite Solar Cells
– Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2025
Substituent Adjustment Strategy on Modifying Perovskite/Spiro-OMeTAD Interface in Perovskite Solar Cells
– Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025