Prof. zhuangzhuang Zhang – Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells – Best Researcher Award

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Prof. zhuangzhuang Zhang – Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells – Best Researcher Award

Yan’an University, China

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🎓 Educational Background

Prof. Zhuangzhuang Zhang is an Associate Professor and Master’s Supervisor at Yan’an University. He earned his Ph.D. in Industrial Catalysis from Northwest University. With a strong foundation in catalysis and energy research, he has dedicated his career to exploring innovative solutions for coal conversion and solid waste resource utilization.

🔍 Research Focus

Prof. Zhang specializes in the clean and efficient conversion of coal, with a primary focus on low-rank coal pyrolysis and coal-based solid waste resource utilization. His research aims to develop sustainable and high-value applications for coal-derived materials, contributing to environmentally friendly and energy-efficient solutions. His work integrates both fundamental scientific research and industrial applications, ensuring that his findings benefit both academia and industry.

🏆 Awards and Recognitions

Recognized for his outstanding research contributions, Prof. Zhang has received multiple prestigious awards. These include the Award for Outstanding Contributions to Young Science and Technology in the Shaanxi Petrochemical Industry, as well as the First Prize in the Shaanxi Petrochemical Science and Technology Award, where he was the first contributor. Additionally, he secured the First Prize in the Third High-Value Patent Cultivation Competition of Yan’an City. His dedication to scientific excellence has also led to his selection in the Special Support Program of “Three Qin Talents” in Shaanxi Province and recognition as a Young Science and Technology Star of Shaanxi Province.

🔬 Leadership and Professional Roles

Prof. Zhang plays a vital leadership role as the Deputy Director of the Yan’an Energy-Yanbian University Comprehensive Energy Industry Technology Research Institute in Shaanxi Province. His leadership extends to his role as the leader of the Coal-based New Materials Innovation Team in Yan’an City, where he spearheads research initiatives focused on developing advanced coal-based materials. His work contributes to the technological advancements in energy conversion and material science, benefiting both academic research and industrial applications.

📜 Professional Memberships

Prof. Zhang is actively involved in professional organizations that drive scientific advancements in chemistry and coal research. He is a member of the Chinese Chemical Society and the Chinese Coal Society, where he collaborates with other experts to enhance the understanding and application of coal-based technologies.

Notable Publications📑

📑Charge carriers oriented accumulation in MoS₂/Cd₀.₅Mn₀.₅S Schottky junctions for highly efficient photocatalytic H₂ evolution

Authors: C. Ruan, Chenxi; K. Gao, Kaixing; Q. Wang, Qian; Y. Tian, Yu; Z. Zhang, Zhuangzhuang

Journal: Separation and Purification Technology

Year: 2025

📑Hydroxyl Groups in Hexagonal Boron Nitride Enhance the Performance of Plasma-Catalyzed CH₄ and H₂O Conversion to Methanol

Authors: L. Tian, Long; X. Han, Xinyou; X. Liu, Xiang; C. Dai, Chengyi; X. Ma, Xiaoxun

Journal: Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research

Year: 2025

Dr. Wenjie Yan | Triboelectric Nanogenerator | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Wenjie Yan | Triboelectric Nanogenerator | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at College of Mathematics & Physics, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, China

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🎓 Academic & Professional Background

Yan Wenjie, a lecturer at the College of Mathematics & Physics, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, holds a master’s degree from Capital Normal University (2016) and a doctorate from Beijing Institute of Technology (2020). He completed his post-doctoral research at the Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, CAS, in 2022. His research focuses on triboelectric nanogenerators, sensors, and 2D micro-devices, where he received the China Postdoctoral Fund and led an enterprise-commissioned project. With 17 SCI papers (500+ citations), including in Nature Communications, Advanced Materials, and Advanced Energy Materials, he holds 2 patents and teaches 2 courses. His contributions to triboelectric nanogenerators and strong academic collaborations have earned him significant recognition.

🔬 Areas of Research

Triboelectric Nanogenerator (TENG): Wenjie Yan made groundbreaking discoveries, such as the contact enhancement phenomenon, which increases output energy by prolonging contact time. He also invented a flexible film discharge switch, enhancing energy conversion efficiency and used aerodynamics to improve device robustness. Additionally, his work on the asymmetric structure capacitor effect broke traditional surface charge density limitations.

Sensor Research: Yan achieved remarkable advancements in strain sensors, boasting an ultra-high gauge factor, and gas sensors with ultra-high sensitivity using optical effects, demonstrating his expertise in sensor development.

Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS): In the SERS field, Yan discovered the secondary photoreaction and, combining it with microfluidics, developed a highly repeatable single molecule detection microfluidic chip. This breakthrough was widely recognized, with Advanced Science News covering the achievement.

Publications Top Noted 📝

Giant Gauge Factor of Van der Waals Material Based Strain Sensors

Authors: Yan, W., Fuh, H.-R., Lv, Y., Chang, C.-R., Wu, H.-C.

Journal: Nature Communications

Year: 2021

Enhanced NO2 Sensitivity in Schottky-Contacted n-Type SnS2 Gas Sensors

Authors: Yan, W., Lv, C., Zhang, D., Chang, C.-R., Wu, H.-C.

Journal: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces

Year: 2020

Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering on Ion-Beam-Deposited TiNx/Si Substrates

Authors: Zhao, S., Zhao, Y., Ran, Y., Zhang, D., Wang, Z.

Journal: Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms

Year: 2020

Electrical Contact Barriers Between a Three-Dimensional Metal and Layered SnS2

Authors: Lv, C., Yan, W., Shieh, T.-H., Hung, K.-M., Wu, H.-C.

Journal: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces

Year: 2020

Sub-Millimeter Size High Mobility Single Crystal MoSe2 Monolayers Synthesized by NaCl-Assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition

Authors: Li, J., Yan, W., Lv, Y., Arora, S.K., Wu, H.-C.

Journal: RSC Advances

Year: 2020

Prof. Wenye Deng | Lithium battery recycling | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Wenye Deng | Lithium battery recycling | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Xinjiang Institute of Engineering, China

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🎓Educational Background 

Wenye Deng completed his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry at Lanzhou University in 2007 through a Direct Ph.D. Program, after obtaining his B.Sc. in Applied Chemistry from the same university in 2002. His academic journey laid the foundation for his expertise in the field of physical chemistry, which he has built upon throughout his professional career.

💼Professional Experience 

Professor Deng has accumulated extensive experience in both academic and research positions. He currently serves as a Professor/Researcher at the Xinjiang Institute of Engineering since June 2022. Prior to this, he worked as a Researcher and Deputy Director at the Xinjiang Environmental Protection Science Research Institute from 2013 to 2022. His earlier work includes serving as an Associate Researcher at the Xinjiang Institute of Physics and Chemistry (CAS) and as an Assistant Researcher/Associate Researcher at the China Academy of Engineering Physics from 2008 to 2011. He also gained international experience as a Visiting Scholar at Louisiana State University (LSU) in 2017-2018, further enhancing his global research perspective.

🏅Honors and Positions 

Professor Deng has received significant recognition for his contributions to science and technology. In 2022, he was awarded the Second Prize of Xinjiang Science and Technology Progress Award (fourth). He was also named a member of the Xinjiang “Tianshan Elite – Young Top Talent Program” in 2023, and received the Xinjiang Outstanding Young Scientist Fund in the same year. His other honors include the Xinjiang “Outstanding Young Scientific and Technological Talent” Training Project in 2018, the Xinjiang “Young Doctoral Science and Technology Talent Training Project” in 2013, and being a part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences “Western Light” Talent Training Plan in 2012.

In addition to these honors, Professor Deng holds leadership roles such as being a Committee Member of the Xinjiang Carbon Measurement Technology Committee (2023-2027) and serving as an Environmental Damage Judicial Appraiser from 2023 to 2028. He has also served as an Expert Consultant for the Xinjiang People’s Procuratorate and a National Environmental Public Welfare Litigation Technical Expert from 2021 to 2023.

🔬Research Projects

Professor Deng has been deeply involved in a variety of influential research projects, both nationally and regionally. These projects include the National Natural Science Foundation of China – Young Scientists Fund (2014-2016), and the National Natural Science Foundation of China – Regional Science Fund (2015-2018). He has also worked on the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Youth Fund (2013-2015) and led the Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction Research Project of Xinjiang in 2024. His work continues to shape important research initiatives aimed at environmental protection and sustainable development.

Publications Top Noted📝

Enhanced temperature range and stability in LaAlO3 NTC ceramics through Ce-Nb codoping

Authors: Xue, Y., Deng, W., Li, J., Zhang, H., Xie, Y.

Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds

Year: 2025

Microstructural and electrical properties of La0.9B0.1AlO3 (B=Pr, Nd, Sm) ceramics obtained by rare-earth ion doping

Authors: Li, J., Deng, W., Xue, Y., Chang, A., Xie, Y.

Journal: Ceramics International

Year: 2024

Ba7Nb4−xCexMoO20: structural and electrical property studies of a novel NTC thermal ceramic

Authors: Li, J., Deng, W., Xue, Y., Chang, A., Xie, Y.

Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry C

Year: 2024

A novel LaAl1-xNbxO3 NTC ceramic with excellent stability for high-temperature thermistor

Authors: Xue, Y., Deng, W., Liu, Y., Zhang, H., Xie, Y.

Journal: Ceramics International

Year: 2023

Vacancy defects reducing the accuracy and reliability of NTC sensors

Authors: Liu, Y., Deng, W., Zhao, P., Chang, A., Xie, Y.

Journal: Ceramics International

Year: 2023

Mr. Stephen Kamande, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Stephen Kamande, Technical University of Kenya, Kenya

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🌟Professional Summary

Mr. Stephen Mwaniki Kamande is a dedicated biotechnologist specializing in the identification and characterization of microorganisms for secondary metabolite production. His expertise spans biotechnology applications such as biofuel production, plant tissue culture, and molecular biology. Stephen aims to contribute innovations that promote research in biotechnology and influence policy for sustainable solutions. Currently, he serves as a Lab Manager at the Technical University of Kenya.

🎓Educational Background

M.Sc. Biotechnology (2024) – Kenyatta University

B.Phil. Biotechnology, First Class Honors (2016) – Technical University of Kenya

Higher Diploma in Biotechnology (2008) – Kenya Polytechnic University College

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (2001) – Kenya National Polytechnic

💼Professional Experience

Lab Manager (2013–Present)
Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Technical University of Kenya

Supervise technical staff and manage lab operations

Schedule and allocate practical units

Participate in research and develop lab procedures

Administer and train in practical sessions

🔬Research Interests

Microbial Biotechnology: Enzymatic production for industrial applications, including biofuels

Plant Biotechnology: In vitro plant cell culture and transformation for crop and animal improvement

🛠Skills

Biotechnology Lab Management

Research and Data Analysis

Team Leadership and Collaboration

Communication and Technical Reporting

Publication Top Noted📝 

Production of cellulases by Xylaria sp. and Nemania sp. using lignocellulose substrates for bioethanol production from maize cobs

Authors: Kamande, S.M., Omwenga, G.I., Ngugi, M.P.
Journal: Heliyon
Year: 2024

 

Mr. Mehedi Shanta, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Mehedi Shanta, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh

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🎓Education 

Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Production Engineering

Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST)

Higher Secondary Certificate

Birshreshtha Noor Mohammod Public College

Secondary School Certificate

Bashurhat A.H.C Government High School

💼Professional Experience 

Business Analyst – SCM, Zenith Safety Solution

Analyzing operations and sales data, predictive analysis, and improving supply chain operations.

Intern – Supply Chain, GAO Tek Inc.

Sourcing products, logistics management, and participating in training sessions.

🔬Research Interests 

Operations research

Decision analysis

Stochastic optimization

Supply chain and logistics management

Machine Learning

Waste management

🛠️Technical Skills 

Computer-aided Design: SOLIDWORKS, Fusion 360 (Basic)

Numerical Analysis: MS Excel, Minitab, MATLAB

Programming Languages: Python (Basic), C

Software: MS Word, LibreOffice, MS PowerPoint, Canva

Operating Systems: macOS, Windows

🏆Awards and Honors 

1st Runner-up in ‘CaseScape’ national industrial case-solving competition (2022)

Outstanding Project Showcase Award in Product Design and Development course (2021)

National Education Board Scholarships for HSC (2017) and SSC (2015)

Publication📚

“Municipal solid waste management: Identification and analysis of technology selection criteria using Fuzzy Delphi and Fuzzy DEMATEL technique”

Authors: M.H. Shanta, I.A. Choudhury, S. Salman

Journal: Heliyon

Year: 2024

 

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

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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

  1. Porphyrin Photosensitizer and Cobaloxime Cocatalyst (US Patent 2023/0051807 A1, 2023)
  2. Design and Synthesis of Porphyrin Materials for Organic Photovoltaics (US Patent 10,236,457 B2, 2019)
  3. 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