Prof Dr. Seong-Jong Kim | Fuel Cells | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Seong-Jong Kim | Fuel Cells | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Seong-Jong Kim | Mokpo National Maritime University, South Korea

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🌊 Academic and Professional Background

Prof. Dr. Seong-Jong Kim has been a distinguished professor at the Division of Marine Engineering, Mokpo National Maritime University since 2003. His areas of expertise include corrosion engineering, surface science, and related disciplines. Over the years, he has made significant contributions to education and research in these fields. Actively involved in professional societies, Prof. Kim serves as Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of the Korean Corrosion Science Society and as Southern Branch President and Editorial Director of the Korean Society of Surface Science and Engineering. His research focuses on electrochemical and tribological testing, fuel cell technologies, and the optimization of material surfaces using machine learning techniques.

📜 Professional Memberships

Prof. Kim is a dedicated member of several prominent professional societies, reflecting his commitment to advancing science and engineering. These include the Corrosion Science Society of Korea, the Korean Society of Surface Science and Engineering, the Korea Society of Mobility Cognitive Sensors, the Korean Society of Marine Engineering, the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety, and the Korean Welding and Joining Society.

🔬 Areas of Research

Prof. Kim’s research spans a wide range of specialized areas, focusing on innovation in material engineering and environmental sustainability. His work in corrosion and corrosion protection engineering explores methods to prevent material degradation, enhancing durability. In welding and joining engineering, he develops advanced techniques to improve structural performance. His contributions to surface coating and modification engineering focus on optimizing material properties through innovative coatings. Additionally, he conducts experiments in cavitation and erosion phenomena, including studies on solid particle collisions, liquid droplet impingement, and water jet erosion, to understand and mitigate material wear. Prof. Kim is also advancing fuel cell technologies, creating clean energy solutions that emphasize efficiency and sustainability.

Publications Top Noted📚 

Optimization of the electropolishing process of titanium using Taguchi robust design and surface analysis in an eco-friendly electrolyte

Authors: H.-K. Hwang, S.-J. Kim

Journal: Applied Surface Science

Year: 2025

Effects of oxidation treatment on electrochemical characteristics and interfacial contact resistance of CrAlN-coated metallic bipolar plates for PEMFCs

Authors: D.-H. Shin, S.-J. Kim

Journal: Applied Surface Science

Year: 2025

Effects of electropolishing and plasma ion nitriding on UNS S31603 corrosion in ship scrubber water

Authors: H.-K. Hwang, S.-J. Kim

Journal: npj Materials Degradation

Year: 2024

Electrochemical characteristics and damage mechanism in scrubber washing water of UNS N08367 with plasma ion nitriding and electropolishing

Authors: H.-K. Hwang, S.-J. Kim

Journal: npj Materials Degradation

Year: 2024

Effect of hydrogen embrittlement on mechanical characteristics of DLC-coating for hydrogen valves of FCEVs

Authors: D.-H. Shin, S.-J. Kim

Journal: npj Materials Degradation

Year: 2024

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

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

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