Prof. Qingjun Chen | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Qingjun Chen | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Nanchang Hangkong University, China.

Qingjun Chen, PhD, is a distinguished professor and a high-end talent in scientific and technological innovation under Jiangxi Province's "Thousand Talents Plan." Recognized as a leading academic and technological figure in major disciplines, he serves as an academic leader and a young and middle-aged backbone teacher in Jiangxi Province. He has held key positions in various professional committees and serves as an expert reviewer for multiple national and provincial scientific organizations.

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Qingjun Chen earned his PhD in Materials Science from Harbin Institute of Technology in 2006, solidifying his expertise in advanced materials research. In 2005, he broadened his academic exposure by conducting research at the University of Waikato, New Zealand, gaining international experience in material science innovations. Further enhancing his global academic collaborations, he served as a Visiting Scholar at North Carolina State University, USA, in 2010, where he deepened his research on material performance regulation and alloy applications.

Experience

Qingjun Chen has established himself as a leading expert in materials science, holding multiple prestigious roles in national and international scientific communities. He is a member of the Amorphous Alloys and Applications Committee under the Chinese Society of Metals and also contributes to the Railway Facilities Committee of the China Society for Corrosion and Protection. Additionally, he serves as a communication review expert for the National Natural Science Foundation of China and a letter review expert for the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, actively shaping the direction of scientific research in the country. His expertise is widely recognized, and he has been a science and technology consultant and reviewer for multiple provincial and municipal research projects, ensuring the successful implementation of key scientific initiatives.

Research Interests

Advanced Material Organization & Performance Regulation – Investigating material structures and optimizing their properties for industrial use.

Innovative Materials Development – Designing new materials with enhanced durability and functionality.

Corrosion Protection – Developing advanced coatings and alloys to prevent material degradation.

Alloy Design & Optimization – Creating high-performance alloys for specialized applications.

National Defense Applications – Contributing to the development of materials for military and defense technologies.

Aerospace Engineering – Enhancing materials used in aircraft and space exploration for improved performance and safety.

Railway Infrastructure – Advancing material solutions to increase efficiency and longevity in railway construction and maintenance.

Awards & Recognitions

Provincial and Ministerial Science and Technology Award (Second Prize) – Ranked First

Recognized as a Young and Middle-aged Backbone Teacher in Jiangxi Province

Key contributor to Jiangxi Province's "Thousand Talents Plan"

Selected Publications

Nb-induced lattice changes to enhance corrosion resistance of Al₀.₅Ti₃Zr₀.₅NbₓMo₀.₂ high-entropy alloys
Q. Chen, X. CuiNature Communications, 2025

Amorphous-nanocrystalline dual-phase structured Fe₇₈Si₁₃B₉ alloy ribbons and their efficiency for degradation of direct yellow dye
Y. Zhao, Q. Chen, L. Ji, K. Wang, G. HuangReaction Kinetics, Mechanisms and Catalysis, 2024
1 Citation (Open Access)

Strengthening mechanism of electrocatalytic properties of high activity Fe-based amorphous alloys by low escape work nanocrystals
Y. Zhao, Q. Chen, L. Ji, K. Wang, G. HuangJournal of Materials Research and Technology, 2024
2 Citations

Microstructure and Internal Friction Behavior of Laser 3D Printed Fe-Based Amorphous Composites
S. Huang, Q. Chen, L. Ji, K. Wang, G. HuangActa Metallurgica Sinica (English Letters), 2024
3 Citations

BCC/B2 structure and dislocation strengthening behavior in high Ti content TiAlVCrNb high-entropy alloys
T. Xu, Q. Chen, L. Ji, K. Wang, H. LiuJournal of Alloys and Compounds, 2023
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Prof. Chae-Ryong Cho | Secondary batteries | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Chae-Ryong Cho | Secondary batteries | Best Researcher Award

Department of Nanoenergy Engineering/Pusan National University, South Korea.

Prof. Chae-Ryong Cho is a distinguished physicist specializing in nanoenergy engineering. Currently serving as a professor at Pusan National University (PNU) in Busan, Korea, he has made significant contributions to the fields of lithium-ion batteries, photocatalysts, and nanostructured materials. His research has been widely recognized, with numerous publications and patents to his name.

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Prof. Chae-Ryong Cho earned his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics from Pusan National University, Busan, Korea (1982-1986). He then pursued a Master of Science (M.S.) in Surface Physics at Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea (1986-1988). Later, he completed his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Solid-State Physics at Pusan National University, Busan, Korea (1991-1995), specializing in the advanced study of solid-state materials and their physical properties.​

Experience 🏢

Prof. Chae-Ryong Cho is a Professor of Nanoenergy Engineering at Pusan National University (PNU) since 2006, specializing in secondary batteries and surface physics. He currently serves as Director of the Secondary Battery Convergence and Open Sharing System (COSS) and Secondary Battery Convergence Major at PNU (2023-Present), as well as Director of the Secondary Batteries Industry Technical Human Resource Development Center (SBitHRD) (2021-Present).

Previously, he was Dean of the College of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology at PNU (2018-2020) and a Visiting Scholar at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2013-2014). His research experience includes roles at Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI), Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), University of Minnesota, and UIUC. His work focuses on solid-state physics, surface analysis, and secondary battery technology.

Research Interests 🔬

Lithium-ion Batteries: Focus on developing advanced anode and cathode materials.

Sodium (Na) and Potassium (K) Ion Batteries: Exploration of alternative energy storage solutions.

All-Solid-State Batteries: Researching safer and more efficient battery technologies.

In Situ Structural Analysis: Studying real-time structural changes in materials.

Electrochemical Analysis of Active Materials: Investigating the electrochemical properties of battery components.

Awards 🏆

2005: President's Award (ROK)

2018: Busan Science and Technology Award

2018: Busan Mayor Award

2021: Congratulatory Plaque from BISTEP Director

2024: Deputy Prime Minister Award, Ministry of Education

Selected Publications 📚

Realization of a 2H-Si microneedle with an ultrafast growth rate of 6.7 × 10⁴ Å·s⁻¹

Authors: S. Mun, K. Kim, S. Park, Y. Kang, H. Ahn

Journal: Semiconductor Science and Technology, 2025

Enhanced Li storage of pure crystalline-C60 and TiNb₂O₇-nanostructure composite for Li-ion battery anodes

Authors: I. Jeon, L. Yin, D. Yang, H. Ahn, C. Cho

Journal: Journal of Energy Chemistry, 2024

Citations: 3

Enhancing Li-Ion Battery Anodes: Synthesis, Characterization, and Electrochemical Performance of Crystalline C60 Nanorods with Controlled Morphology and Phase Transition

Authors: L. Yin, D. Yang, I. Jeon, M. Park, C. Cho

Journal: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 2024

Citations: 3

Enhanced electrochemical performance and interdiffusion behavior of sodium ions in onion-derived freeze-dried and KOH-activated carbon for sodium-ion battery anodes

Authors: I. Jeon, T. Kim, J. Seo, D. Yang, C. Cho

Journal: Applied Surface Science, 2024

Citations: 5

Electrochemical behavior of Ag nanoparticle-incorporated Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ nanofibers as Li-ion battery anodes under visible light exposure

Authors: H. Yang, D. Yang, I. Jeon, J. Seo, C. Cho

Journal: Applied Surface Science, 2024

 

 

Dr. Bernhard Siemon | Airborne Geophysics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Bernhard Siemon | Airborne Geophysics | Best Researcher Award

Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR), Germany.

Bernhard Siemon is a distinguished physicist and geophysicist, specializing in airborne geophysics. He earned his Diploma in Physics (1986) and Ph.D. (1991) from the University of Göttingen, Germany. After gaining experience in private consulting and governmental research institutes, he joined the German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) in 2001, where he currently leads the airborne geophysics unit. His expertise includes electromagnetic data inversion and the application of airborne geophysical data in groundwater, mining, and near-surface exploration. He is an active member of DGG (German Geophysical Society) and EAGE (European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers).

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Dr. Bernhard Siemon obtained his Diploma in Physics from the University of Göttingen, Germany, in 1986. He further advanced his academic journey by completing a Ph.D. in Physics at the same university in 1991. With a solid foundation in physics, Dr. Siemon has made significant contributions to research and development, applying his expertise in both theoretical and applied physics.

💼 Experience

Dr. Bernhard Siemon has been serving as the Head of the Airborne Geophysics Unit at the German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) since 2001. In this role, he has played a key part in advancing geophysical exploration techniques and applications.

Prior to this, from 1991 to 2001, he worked as a Consultant and Researcher for private consulting firms and governmental research institutes, contributing his expertise in geophysics and applied physics to various projects in resource exploration and environmental studies.

🔬 Research Interests

Inversion of electromagnetic data for geophysical applications

Airborne geophysical surveying for groundwater, mining, and near-surface studies

Optimization of geophysical data acquisition for geological exploration

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

Recognized expert in airborne geophysics with contributions to major geophysical studies

Active member of DGG and EAGE, contributing to scientific advancements in geophysics

📚 Selected Publications

Benefits of an Airborne Electromagnetic Survey of Former Opencast Lignite Mining Areas in Lusatia, Germany

Journal: Water (2025)

DOI: 10.3390/w17071000

Co-authors: Olaf Cortés Arroyo, Silvio Janetz, Erik Nixdorf

Focus: Utilization of airborne electromagnetic (AEM) surveys to assess environmental and groundwater conditions in former lignite mining areas.

Locating Skarns with Magnetic Survey Data, Geyer, Erzgebirge: Optimizing Data Acquisition Procedures

Journal: Geophysical Prospecting (2022)

DOI: 10.1111/1365-2478.13231

Co-authors: Hernan Ugalde, William Morris, Yuleika Madriz, Moritz Kirsch, Richard Gloaguen, Michael Schneider, Markus Schiffler, Tristan Fréville, Marc Munschy

Focus: Enhancing geophysical data acquisition methods for efficient skarn deposit detection.

Airborne Electromagnetic, Magnetic, and Radiometric Surveys at the German North Sea Coast Applied to Groundwater and Soil Investigations

Journal: Remote Sensing (2020)

DOI: 10.3390/rs12101629

Co-authors: Malte Ibs-von Seht, Annika Steuer, Nico Deus, Helga Wiederhold

Focus: Integrating multiple airborne geophysical techniques for coastal groundwater and soil studies.

Airborne Electromagnetic and Radiometric Peat Thickness Mapping of a Bog in Northwest Germany (Ahlen-Falkenberger Moor)

Journal: Remote Sensing (2020)

DOI: 10.3390/rs12020203

Co-authors: Malte Ibs-von Seht, Stefan Frank

Focus: Mapping peat thickness using AEM and radiometric surveys for ecological monitoring.

Airborne and Ground Geophysical Mapping of Coastal Clays in Eastern Friesland, Germany

Journal: GEOPHYSICS (2019)

DOI: 10.1190/geo2014-0102.1

Co-authors: Costabe S., Voß W., Meyer U., Deus N., Elbracht J., Günther T., Wiederhold H.

Focus: Geophysical techniques for identifying coastal clay deposits and subsurface structures.

 

 

Prof. Dan Meng | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dan Meng | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Qingdao Agricultural University, China.

Dan Meng is a Professor at Qingdao Agricultural University, specializing in cement-based composite materials. As a Master's supervisor and a council member of the Qingdao Xihaian New District Society for Civil Engineering Investigation and Design, his research focuses on the multi-scale performance of cement and geopolymer-based materials and their functionalized applications. With over 60 academic publications, 30+ patents, and several awards, he has made significant contributions to civil engineering and material science.

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Prof. Dan Meng is currently a Visiting Scholar at Western Sydney University. With a strong academic and professional background in civil engineering, he has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in structural engineering and construction materials. As a dedicated member of the Chinese Society for Civil Engineering, Prof. Meng actively participates in research collaborations, technical discussions, and knowledge exchange initiatives aimed at advancing the discipline. His expertise and commitment to innovation continue to influence both academia and industry, fostering sustainable and resilient infrastructure development.

💼 Experience

Professor Dan Meng is a distinguished faculty member at Qingdao Agricultural University, where he plays a pivotal role in advancing civil engineering education and research. As a Council Member of the Qingdao Xihaian New District Society for Civil Engineering Investigation and Design, he actively contributes to the development of engineering standards and best practices. With a strong research portfolio, he has successfully led 17 completed and ongoing research projects, addressing critical challenges in civil engineering. Additionally, his expertise extends to industry and consultancy, where he has been involved in 12 impactful projects, bridging the gap between academia and practical engineering solutions.

🔬 Research Interests

Cement-Based Composite Materials 🏗️

Geopolymer-Based Materials 🔬

Multi-Scale Performance of Construction Materials 📏

Functionalized Applications of Cementitious Materials

🏆 Awards & Achievements

🏅 Second Prize – Science & Technology Progress (Department & Bureau Level)

🏅 Second Prize – Humanities & Social Sciences (Shandong Provincial University Level)

🏅 Second Prize – Social Sciences (Qingdao Level)

📚 Publications

Experimental and Molecular Dynamics Simulation Study on Sulfate Corrosion Resistance of Cellulose-Nanocrystal-Modified ECC

Authors: L. Yu, X. Xu, S. Ni, X. Meng, B. Xu

Journal: Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 2025

Focus: Investigates sulfate corrosion resistance in engineered cementitious composites (ECC) modified with cellulose nanocrystals using experimental and molecular dynamics simulations.

Citations: 0

Study on Improving the Performance of Engineered Cement-Based Composites by Modifying Binder System and Polyethylene Fiber/Matrix Interface

Authors: Q. Fan, Y. Zheng, D. Meng, Y. Liu, H. Wu

Journal: Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2025

Focus: Enhances ECC performance through binder system modification and fiber/matrix interface improvements.

Citations: 1

 

 

Dr. Elitsa Petkucheva | Electrochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Elitsa Petkucheva | Electrochemistry | Best Researcher Award

BAS - Institute of Electrochemistry and Energy Systems, Bulgaria.

Dr. Elitsa Petkucheva is a dedicated hydrogen enthusiast committed to advancing clean energy solutions. With a robust background in engineering and a profound understanding of hydrogen fuel cells, she actively collaborates with industry leaders, government officials, and academic researchers to promote hydrogen-based applications across various sectors, including power generation, transportation, and industrial processes.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Elitsa Petkucheva holds an Executive MBA in Energy Management from the Swiss School of Business and Management Geneva, Switzerland, which she completed between March 2022 and May 2024. She earned her Ph.D. in Electrochemistry from the Acad. E. Budevski Institute of Electrochemistry and Energy Systems (IEES) in Sofia, Bulgaria, where she conducted research from September 2013 to May 2018. Prior to that, she obtained an M.Sc. in Hydrogen Technologies from the University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy (UCTM) in Sofia, Bulgaria, graduating in June 2013. Dr. Petkucheva also holds a B.Sc. in Biotechnologies from UCTM, which she completed between September 2007 and September 2011.​

💼 Experience

Dr. Elitsa Petkucheva is currently serving as a Chief Assistant in Research and Development at the Institute of Electrochemistry and Energy Systems (IEES) within the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, a position she has held since July 2019. Prior to this role, she worked as a Research Assistant at IEES-BAS from September 2017 to July 2019. Additionally, she gained international research experience as a Research Associate at the Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Catalysis (LSCI) at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland, where she was involved in advanced research from January 2016 to January 2017.​

🔬 Research Interests

Hydrogen technologies

Electrocatalysis

Electrochemistry

Biotechnologies

Development of membrane electrode assemblies for PEM hydrogen systems

🏆 Awards

"Eurika" Foundation Honoree Diploma in the category "Young Inventor" (2021)

"Prof. Hristo Balarev" Award for prominent young scientist in the field of Inorganic Chemistry, Bulgarian Union of Chemists (November 2, 2020)

First Place in the category "Science and/or Technological Development" of the program "The Most Prominent Young People in Bulgaria 2020," part of the international movement Junior Chamber International (JCI) (May 6, 2020)

Acad. M. Drinov Prize 2020 for the best scientist (under 35 years) in the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, in the category "Energy Resources and Energy Efficiency"

Zeno Karl Schindler Foundation Doctoral Exchange Grant (2016-2017)

📚 Selected Publications

An unconventional iron-nickel catalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction
F. Song, M. M. Busch, B. Lassalle-Kaiser, C. S. Hsu, E. Petkucheva, ...
ACS Central Science, 5(3), 558-568 (2019)Citations: 363

Ebonex supported iridium as anode catalyst for PEM water electrolysis
E. Slavcheva, G. Borisov, E. Lefterova, E. Petkucheva, I. Boshnakova
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 40(35), 11356-11361 (2015)Citations: 42

Gold-supported magnetron sputtered Ir thin films as OER catalysts for cost-efficient water electrolysis
E. Petkucheva, G. Borisov, E. Lefterova, J. Heiss, U. Schnakenberg, ...
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 43(35), 16905-16912 (2018)Citations: 29

Highly KOH doped para-polybenzimidazole anion exchange membrane and its performance in Pt/TinO2n−1 catalyzed water electrolysis cell
H. Penchev, G. Borisov, E. Petkucheva, F. Ublekov, V. Sinigersky, I. Radev, ...
Materials Letters, 221, 128-130 (2018)Citations: 13

Co-electrodeposition of iron and sulfur in aqueous and non-aqueous electrolytes
V. A. Majidzade, S. P. Mammadova, E. S. Petkucheva, E. P. Slavcheva, ...
Bulgarian Chemical Communications, 52, 73-78

Dr. Viviane Zotzmann | Intensive Care Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Viviane Zotzmann | Intensive Care Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Ortenau Klinikum Offenburg-Kehl, Germany.

PD Dr. med. Viviane Zotzmann is a Senior Consultant for Intensive Care Medicine at Ortenau Klinikum, specializing in internal medicine and cardiology with additional expertise in emergency and intensive care medicine. She has trained in both municipal hospitals and the University Hospital of Freiburg. Dr. Zotzmann is currently responsible for two intensive care units in Offenburg and Lahr. Her research focuses on ECMO therapy, with particular interest in survival predictors, quality of life, and functional outcomes post-therapy. She is an active member of professional societies such as DGK, DEGUM, DIVI, and DGIM.

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Dr. Viviane Zotzmann holds a Doctor of Medicine (Dr. med.) degree from the University of Tübingen (2005). She is a board-certified specialist in Internal Medicine (2013), Cardiology (2017), and Intensive Care Medicine (2018), with further certification in Cardiovascular Intensive and Emergency Medicine (2022). In addition, she is an Advanced Life Support & Pediatric Life Support Provider (2023). Dr. Zotzmann has also completed additional training in Sonography, Emergency Medicine, and Radiation Protection.

🏥 Professional Experience

Dr. Viviane Zotzmann is a highly experienced medical professional specializing in intensive care, cardiology, and emergency medicine. She currently serves as the Head of Intensive Care Medicine at Ortenau Klinikum (2025 – Present). Previously, she held the position of Senior Consultant at Ortenau Klinikum (2023 – 2025), overseeing Cardiology, Pneumology, Angiology, Geriatrics, Intensive Care, and Thoracic Surgery.

From 2020 to 2023, Dr. Zotzmann was the Lead Physician of Medical Intensive Care Units at University Hospital Freiburg, following her role as a Specialist Physician at the same institution (2016 – 2020). Before that, she served as Senior Physician in Internal Medicine/Cardiology at Zollernalbklinikum (2014 – 2015).

Her medical journey began with specialist training in Internal Medicine & Cardiology at KKH Sigmaringen (2010 – 2014), solidifying her expertise in critical and cardiovascular care.

🔬 Research Interests

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) therapy

Predictors of survival in VV-ECMO and VA-ECMO patients

Quality of life and mental health in post-ECMO patients

Pulmonary embolism diagnosis in ICU patients

Advanced intensive care monitoring and life-support techniques

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

Recognized contributor to ECMO research

Published in high-impact journals such as Intensive Care Medicine and Membranes (Basel)

Cited over 1,044 times with an h-index of 18

📚 Selected Publications

Quality of Life and Mental Health in COVID-ARDS Survivors After V-V ECMO Support: Results from the Freiburg ECMO Outcome Study (FEOS)
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2025-03-24
DOI: 10.3390/jcm14072206
Contributors: Dawid L. Staudacher, Meret Felder, Markus Jäckel, Felix A. Rottmann, Alexander Supady, Xavier Bemtgen, Philipp Diehl, Tobias Wengenmayer, Viviane Zotzmann

Combining Lung Ultrasound and Wells Score for Diagnosing Pulmonary Embolism in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients
Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis, 2021-07-03
DOI: 10.1007/s11239-020-02323-0
Contributors: Viviane Zotzmann, Corinna N. Lang, Tobias Wengenmayer, Xavier Bemtgen, Bonaventura Schmid, Katharina Mueller-Peltzer, Alexander Supady, Christoph Bode, Daniel Duerschmied, Dawid L. Staudacher

Combining Lung Ultrasound and Wells Score for Diagnosing Pulmonary Embolism in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients (Preprint)
2020-09-08
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-70085/v1
Contributors: Viviane Zotzmann, Corinna Nadine Lang, Tobias Wengenmayer, Xavier Bemtgen, Bonaventura Schmid, Katharina Mueller-Peltzer, Alexander Supady, Christoph Bode, Daniel Duerschmied, Dawid L. Staudacher

Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Decannulation Using the Novel Manta Vascular Closure Device
European Heart Journal: Acute Cardiovascular Care, 2020-05-04
DOI: 10.1177/2048872620918707
Author: V. Zotzmann

Are Subpleural Consolidations Indicators for Segmental Pulmonary Embolism in COVID-19?
Intensive Care Medicine, 2020-04-23
DOI: 10.1007/s00134-020-06044-z
Author: V. Zotzmann

 

 

Dr. Zhe Wang | Wireless Network | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zhe Wang | Wireless Network | Best Researcher Award

Guangxi Minzu University, China.

Dr. Zhe Wang is an Assistant Professor at the School of Artificial Intelligence, Guangxi Minzu University. He earned his PhD in Electric Power and Intelligent Information from Guangxi University in 2019. His research focuses on Simultaneous Wireless Information and Power Transfer (SWIPT), wireless power transfer, optimization, and AI applications. Dr. Wang has contributed significantly to the field of federated learning and privacy-preserving AI techniques, with publications in high-impact journals.

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Dr. Zhe Wang holds a PhD in Electric Power and Intelligent Information from Guangxi University, China, which he obtained in 2019. His academic journey has been centered on advancing research in wireless power transfer, optimization techniques, and AI applications in energy systems. With a strong foundation in electrical engineering and intelligent systems, Dr. Wang has contributed to cutting-edge innovations in Simultaneous Wireless Information and Power Transfer (SWIPT). His expertise bridges the gap between power systems and artificial intelligence, driving new methodologies for efficient and intelligent energy solutions.

💼 Experience

Dr. Zhe Wang is an Assistant Professor at the School of Artificial Intelligence, Guangxi Minzu University, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this, he served as a Lecturer at the School of Information Engineering at the same university from 2019 to 2020. His academic contributions focus on advancing research and education in artificial intelligence and information engineering, fostering innovation in these rapidly evolving fields.

🔬 Research Interests

Simultaneous Wireless Information and Power Transfer (SWIPT)

Wireless Power Transfer

Optimization Techniques

AI Applications in Power Systems

Privacy-Preserving AI & Federated Learning

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

Outstanding Research Contribution Award – Guangxi Minzu University

Best Paper Award – International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications

Innovation Excellence Honor – SWIPT & Wireless Power Transfer Research

📚 Publications

1️⃣ "A Review of Privacy-Preserving Research on Federated Graph Neural Networks"

Journal: Neurocomputing (2024)

Cited by: 2 articles

2️⃣ "A Review of Secure Federated Learning: Privacy Leakage Threats, Protection Technologies, Challenges, and Future Directions"

Journal: Neurocomputing (2023).

Cited by: 22 articles

 

 

Dr. Solomon Jacob | Parasitology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Solomon Jacob | Parasitology | Best Researcher Award

Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria.

Dr. Solomon Monday Jacob (JSM) is a seasoned Medical Parasitologist and a Chief Medical Laboratory Scientist at the Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria. He serves as the Technical Lead for the National Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis Control Programme, playing a pivotal role in expanding Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) control in Nigeria. With vast experience in malaria, onchocerciasis, lymphatic filariasis, and NTD research, he has contributed significantly to disease prevention strategies. He has published numerous research papers and collaborates with global organizations on healthcare innovations.

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Dr. Solomon Jacob holds a PhD in Medical Laboratory Science with a specialization in Medical Parasitology. His academic journey has equipped him with in-depth knowledge of infectious diseases, epidemiology, and diagnostic techniques. In addition to his doctorate, he has undergone extensive training in Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) control programs, focusing on strategies for disease surveillance, prevention, and treatment. His expertise in disease epidemiology has enabled him to contribute significantly to public health initiatives, research projects, and policy development aimed at reducing the burden of NTDs in Nigeria and beyond.

🏢 Professional Experience

Dr. Solomon Jacob is a dedicated Program Officer for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) at the Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria, where he plays a crucial role in formulating and implementing national disease control strategies. As a Chief Medical Laboratory Scientist, he leads technical initiatives for the Schistosomiasis & Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis Control Programme, focusing on innovative approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and eradication efforts.

Beyond his government role, Dr. Jacob serves as a Researcher and Consultant, contributing to significant projects on Malaria, Onchocerciasis, Lymphatic Filariasis, and other NTDs. His work involves operational research, policy advisory, and capacity building to strengthen disease surveillance and control measures. Additionally, he is an Editorial Board Member for renowned scientific journals such as PLoS NTD and Elsevier, furthering his impact in global health research.

🔬 Research Interests

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) 🦠

Schistosomiasis & Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis 🏥

Malaria & Vector-Borne Diseases 🦟

Onchocerciasis & Lymphatic Filariasis 🏨

Public Health & Disease Control Strategies

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

Recognized for strategic contributions to NTD control in Nigeria

Lead researcher in multiple operational health projects

Editorial Appointments with PLoS NTD, Elsevier

📚 Selected Publications

Schistosomiasis and Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis Among School-Age Children: Impact of 3–5 Annual Rounds of Mass Drug Administration in Ekiti State, Southwest Nigeria
🗓 2025-03-23 | Journal article | 📖 Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
🔗 DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed10040085
👥 Contributors: Solomon Monday Jacob, Jan-Carel Diehl, Gleb Vdovine, Temitope Agbana, Samuel Popoola, Satyajith Jujjavarapu, David Bell, Akande Oladimeji Ajayi, Joseph O. Fadare, Adebowale F. Akinwumi et al.

Impact of Preventive Chemotherapy on the Prevalence of Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis Among School-Age Children After 3–5 Effective Rounds of Annual Mass Drug Administration in Ekiti State, Southwest Nigeria
🗓 2025-01-27 | Preprint
🔗 DOI: 10.20944/preprints202501.1916.v1
👥 Contributors: Solomon Monday Jacob, Jan-Carel Diehl, Gleb Vdovine, Temitope Agbana, Samuel Popoola, Satyajith Jujjavarapu, David Bell, Oladimeji Ajayi, Joseph O. Fadare, Adebowale F. Akinwumi et al.

Impact of Praziquantel Mass Drug Administration after Several Rounds on Schistosomiasis Among School-Aged Children in Abuja, Nigeria
🗓 2025-01-22 | Preprint
🔗 DOI: 10.20944/preprints202501.1625.v1
👥 Contributors: Solomon Monday Jacob, Sophie Y. Akinbo, Akinola Stephen Oluwole, Temitope Agbana, Zainab Omoruyi, Michael A. Okungbowa, Diehl Jan-Carel, Fredrick O. Akinbo

Community Mobilisation for Human Sample Collection in Sensitive Communities: Experiences from Granular Mapping of Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminths in Ekiti State, South West, Nigeria
🗓 2024-10-25 | Journal article | 📖 Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
🔗 DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed9110255
👥 Contributors: Temitope Agbana, Omolade Omotade, Moses Aderogba, David Bell, Jacob Solomon, Saheed Animashaun, Peace Alabi, Oladimeji Ajayi, Adebowale Akinwumi, Samuel Popoola et al.

Community Mobilisation for Human Sample Collection in Sensitive Communities: Experiences from Granular Mapping of Schistosomiasis & Soil-Transmitted Helminths in Ekiti State, Nigeria
🗓 2024-09-16 | Preprint
🔗 DOI: 10.20944/preprints202409.1200.v1
👥 Contributors: Temitope Agbana, Omolade Omotade, Moses Aderogba, David Bell, Jacob Solomon, Saheed Animashaun, Peace Alabi, Oladimeji Ajayi, Adebowale Akinwumi, Samuel Popoola et al.

 

 

 

Mr. Tengfei Cheng | Hydrogen Energy | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Tengfei Cheng | Hydrogen Energy | Best Researcher Award

Hefei General Machinery Research Institute Co., Ltd, China.

Mr. Tengfei Cheng is a materials scientist and engineer specializing in pressure vessel and pipeline technology. He is currently an Engineer at Hefei General Machinery Research Institute (China), focusing on basic research in materials science and hydrogen storage technologies. With previous experience as an Assistant Engineer at Yunnan Innovation Institute, his expertise spans advanced materials research, solid-state hydrogen storage, and lithium-ion battery technologies. His work has earned recognition through multiple research grants and international journal publications.

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Education 🎓

Mr. Tengfei Cheng holds a Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Shanghai University, where he studied from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, he earned his Bachelor's degree in the same field from Shanghai University, completing his undergraduate studies between 2014 and 2018. His academic background has provided him with a strong foundation in materials science, equipping him with expertise in advanced materials research and engineering applications.

Professional Experience 👨‍🔬

Mr. Tengfei Cheng is currently an Engineer at Hefei General Machinery Research Institute, China (2021–Present). Previously, he served as an Assistant Engineer at the Yunnan Innovation Institute of Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics in 2021.

Research Interests 🔬

Mr. Cheng’s research is centered on materials science and engineering, particularly in:

Hydrogen storage technologies

Advanced battery materials (Li-ion, Na-ion, and solid-state)

Pressure vessel and pipeline technology

High-entropy alloys and corrosion mechanisms

Molecular dynamics simulation for material properties

Awards & Recognitions 🏆

China National Machinery Industry Corporation Award (2024) – Research on High-Density Adaptive Solid-State Hydrogen Storage

Hefei General Machinery Research Institute Award (2023) – Research on Hydrogen Storage Properties of Titanium-Based High-Entropy Alloys

Selected Publications 📚

Mr. Cheng has published extensively in high-impact journals, with contributions to energy storage, corrosion resistance, and molecular dynamics simulation.

Enhanced Lithium Polysulfide Conversion via Multi-Transition-Metal-Phosphides for Li–S Batteries
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2025
DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.5c00371

Thiol-Assisted Regulated Electronic Structure of Ultrafine Pd-Based Catalyst for Formic Acid Electrooxidation
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2025
DOI: 10.1016/j.jece.2024.115034

Topological Insulator Heterojunction with Electric Dipole Domain to Boost Polysulfide Conversion in Li–S Batteries
Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2025
DOI: 10.1002/anie.202423357

Functionalized Polyethylene Separators for Fast-Charging Li-Ion Batteries
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2025
DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c15898

Study on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al–Cu–Mg Aluminum Alloy Using Molecular Dynamics Simulation
Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, 2024
DOI: 10.1007/s12666-024-03410-z

Prof. Dr. Lei Wang | Food Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Lei Wang | Food Science | Best Researcher Award

Beibu Gulf University, China.

Wang Lei is a Professor at the School of Food Engineering, Beibu Gulf University and a part-time master supervisor at Guangxi University of Science and Technology and Jishou University. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from Southwest University. His research primarily focuses on the processing adaptability and ecological high-value utilization of agricultural and sideline products.

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🎓 Education

Prof. Dr. Lei Wang holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from Southwest University 🏫. He is a distinguished researcher and academic with expertise in engineering and technology. His work focuses on advancing innovative solutions in his field, contributing significantly to scientific research and industrial applications. Throughout his career, Dr. Wang has been involved in numerous research projects, publications, and academic collaborations, making a substantial impact on the engineering community. 🚀

👨‍🏫 Experience

Prof. Dr. Lei Wang is a Professor at the School of Food Engineering, Beibu Gulf University 🏫 and a Master Supervisor at Guangxi University of Science and Technology & Jishou University 🎓. His research focuses on food engineering, innovation in food processing technologies, and quality enhancement.

As a Principal Investigator, he has led multiple projects funded by prestigious institutions, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China, Guangxi Key R&D Program, Guangxi Natural Science Foundation, and the Guangxi Colleges and Universities Young and Middle-aged Teachers Basic Capacity Improvement Project.

Dr. Wang also serves as a peer reviewer for leading journals such as LWT-Food Science and Technology, Food Science and Technology International, and Modern Food Science and Technology 📰, contributing to the advancement of scientific research in food engineering.

🏆 Research Interests

Wang Lei specializes in:

Processing adaptability of agricultural products 🌾

Ecological high-value utilization of sideline products ♻️

Food processing technologies 🍞🥛

🏅 Awards & Achievements

Led and participated in multiple national and provincial research projects 🎯

Published 40+ research papers, including 10+ indexed papers 📑

Authored two books and contributed to multiple textbooks 📘

Participated in drafting four industry standards and one enterprise standard 📜

📚 Selected Publications

Effects of barley seedling powder on rheological properties of dough and quality of steamed bread
📖 Food Science and Technology International (2025-03)
🔗 DOI: 10.1177/10820132231188988
👥 Contributors: Xiaohuang Cao, Md. Nahidul Islam, Dandan Lu, Congying Han, Lei Wang, Mingxiong Tan, Yuan Chen, Ning Xin

Lipid and polyphenol removal on the structural, physico-chemical and technological properties of passion fruit epicarp flour
📖 Food Chemistry: X (2025-02)
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2025.102345
👥 Contributors: Xin Ning, Chengrong Wen, Shimin Chen, Lina Chen, Xiaohui Huang, Lei Wang

Effects of superheated steam processing on the physicochemical properties of sea rice bran
📖 Food Science and Technology International (2023-03)
🔗 DOI: 10.1177/10820132211062711
👥 Contributors: Xiaohuang Cao, Md. Nahidul Islam, Xin Ning, Zhihui Luo, Lei Wang

Corn silk flour fortification as a dietary fiber supplement: Evolution of the impact on paste, dough, and quality of dried noodles
📖 International Journal of Food Engineering (2022-06-27)
🔗 DOI: 10.1515/ijfe-2021-0360
👥 Contributors: Xin Ning, Xiaodong Zheng, Zhihui Luo, Zhilin Chen, Xiaoli Pan, Kena Yu, Zhaoming Liu, Xuerong Huang, Wei Du, Xiaohuang Cao et al.

Evaluation of passion fruit mesocarp flour on the paste, dough, and quality characteristics of dried noodles
📖 Food Science & Nutrition (2022-05)
🔗 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2788
👥 Contributors: Xin Ning, Yahan Zhou, Zhen Wang, Xiaodong Zheng, Xiaoli Pan, Zhilin Chen, Qiuping Liu, Wei Du, Xiaohuang Cao, Lei Wang

Fortification of set yogurt with passion fruit juice: Effects on fermentation kinetics, physicochemical properties, and functionality
📖 Journal of Dairy Science (2021-04)
🔗 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2020-19261
👥 Contributors: Xin Ning, Zhihui Luo, Zhilin Chen, Chunyao Zhou, Cuiqing Xie, Wei Du, Lei Wang