Prof. Dr. Deliang Zhang – Electrocatalysis – Best Researcher Award

Qilu Institute of Technology, China

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🎓 Academic Background

Prof Dr. Deliang Zhang has built a strong foundation in materials science through his academic journey. He earned his Ph.D. from Qingdao University of Science and Technology (2019-2023), following a Master’s degree from the same institution (2016-2019). His undergraduate studies were completed at Liaocheng University, where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in 2016.

👨‍🏫 Professional Experience

Prof Dr. Deliang Zhang has been actively contributing to academia and research at the Qilu Institute of Technology. Since January 2021, he has been serving as an Associate Professor, leading research and mentoring students. Before this, he worked as a Lecturer at the same institution from September 2019 to December 2020, laying the groundwork for his expertise in functional materials.

🔍 Research Focus

His research primarily revolves around the design and synthesis of new functional materials and their diverse applications in energy and environmental sectors. Through innovative approaches, he aims to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of materials that play a critical role in addressing global energy challenges.

Notable Publications📝

📝Nitrogen-Doped Graphene-Supported Tungsten Oxynitride Nanoparticles as an Efficient Bidirectional Polysulfide Convertor for Advanced Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Authors: L. Suo, Lulu; L. Feng, Lei; J. Wang, Juan; D. Zhang, Deliang; J. Song, Jibin
Journal: Nano Letters
Year: 2024

📝Construction of carbon hybridized Co₃S₄/NiS microspheres on nickel foam for enhanced electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution in all-pH water and seawater

Authors: D. Zhang, Deliang; R. Sun, Ruihong; Y. Sun, Yuliang; C. Song, Caixia; D. Wang, Debao
Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Year: 2024

📝CuxO decorated Ti₃C₂Tx MXene composites for non-enzymatic glucose sensing with large linear ranges

Authors: L. Feng, Lei; J. Chen, Junji; M. Yang, Min; W. Qin, Wenjing; J. Song, Jibin
Journal: Mikrochimica Acta
Year: 2024

Dr. Xunjin Zhu, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Hong Kong Baptist University, China

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🌟Summary

Dr. Xunjin Zhu, currently a Professor at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, has established a distinguished career in chemistry with a focus on sustainable energy and nanomedicine. His work in porphyrin/phthalocyanine-based semiconductors and nanomedicines has garnered significant recognition, including multiple U.S. patents and numerous publications in top-tier journals.

🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University (2003–2006)
M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry, Wuhan University (1999–2002)
B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology (1993–1997)

👨‍🏫 Professional Experience

Professor, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2024–Present)
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University (2019–2024)
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University (2013–2019)
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University (2010–2013)
Postdoctoral Fellow, Georgia Institute of Technology (2008–2010)
Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Texas at Austin (2006–2008)

🔬 Research Interests

🌱 Sustainable Energy and Carbon Neutrality
Dr. Zhu’s research focuses on porphyrin/phthalocyanine-based semiconductors for applications such as photovoltaics, photocatalytic water-splitting, and CO2 reduction.
🧬 Nanomedicines
He explores porphyrin/phthalocyanine-based nanomedicines for photoacoustic imaging and photodynamic/photothermal cancer therapy.

📜 Patent Highlights

Porphyrin Photosensitizer and Cobaloxime Cocatalyst (US Patent 2023/0051807 A1, 2023)
Design and Synthesis of Porphyrin Materials for Organic Photovoltaics (US Patent 10,236,457 B2, 2019)
Carbon Quantum Dots for Targeted Photodynamic Therapy (US Patent 10,369,221 B2, 2019)

💰 Research Grants

NSFC/RGC Joint Research Scheme: HK$1,244,750 (2023) 🌟💼
General Research Fund: HK$666,512 (2021) 📊💡
Innovation and Technology Fund: HK$4,047,645 (2019) 🚀🔬
Key Research Partnership Scheme: HK$666,667 (2022) 🤝🔍
State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces: RMB¥200,000 (2022) 🧪🏢

Publication Top Noted📝

Article: The 2nd Asian Conference on Porphyrins, Phthalocyanines and Related Materials
- Authors: Zhu, G.; Yang, Z.; Li, S.; Xie, Y.; Jiang, J.
- Journal: Chinese Chemical Letters
- Volume: 35
- Issue: 7
- Year: 2024
Article: Large-Area Fabrication of Hexaazatrinaphthylene-Based 2D Metal-Organic Framework Films for Flexible Photodetectors and Optoelectronic Synapses
- Authors: Song, J.; Liu, C.-K.; Piradi, V.; Wong, W.-Y.; Yan, F.
- Journal: Advanced Science
- Volume: 11
- Issue: 13
- Year: 2024
Article: Self-assembly of Pt(ii)-tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)porphyrin via F⋯F interaction for efficient cocatalyst-free photocatalytic hydrogen evolution
- Authors: Bodedla, G.B.; Piradi, V.; Thor, W.; Zhu, X.; Wong, W.-Y.
- Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry A
- Volume: 12
- Issue: 5
- Year: 2023
Article: Design of AIEgen-based porphyrin for efficient heterogeneous photocatalytic hydrogen evolution: Special Collection: Aggregation-Induced Processes and Functions
- Authors: Bodedla, G.B.; Imran, M.; Zhao, J.; Zhu, X.; Wong, W.-Y.
- Journal: Aggregate
- Volume: 4
- Issue: 5
- Year: 2023
Article: In situ Electropolymerized 3D Microporous Cobalt-Porphyrin Nanofilm for Highly Effective Molecular Electrocatalytic Reduction of Carbon Dioxide
- Authors: Wang, C.; Chen, Y.; Su, D.; Zhan, D.; Zhu, X.
- Journal: Advanced Materials
- Volume: 35
- Issue: 38
- Year: 2023