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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Education 🎓

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. Riccardo Narducci | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Tor vergata university, Italy.

Riccardo Narducci is an Italian researcher currently holding a fixed-term research position (RTDb) at the Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Rome Tor Vergata. He obtained his National Scientific Qualification as Associate Professor in Chemical Foundations of Technologies (CHEM-06/A) on January 13, 2020. His research focuses on advanced materials for energy applications, particularly ion-conducting membranes for fuel cells.

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🎓 Education:

Dr. Riccardo Narducci holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences and Sciences des Matériaux, earned in 2014 through a double degree program between the University of Rome Tor Vergata and Aix-Marseille Université. His dissertation, titled "Ion Conducting Membranes for Fuel Cells," was awarded Cum Laude under the supervision of Prof. M.L. Di Vona and Prof. Philippe Knauth. Prior to his doctorate, he completed a Master’s degree in Chemistry at the University of Perugia in 2004, specializing in Inorganic and Material Chemistry, with a final grade of 108/110. His thesis focused on the "Effect of Acceptor-Donor Pair Adsorption on Surface Conductivity of Non-Stoichiometric Oxides." Dr. Narducci's academic journey began with a Technical Diploma in Industrial Chemistry from I.T.I.S. "L. Allievi" in Terni, where he graduated with the highest distinction (60/60) in 1998.

💼 Professional Experience:

Dr. Riccardo Narducci is currently a Researcher (RTDb) (2022-2025) at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, Department of Industrial Engineering, where he is an active member of several research grant selection committees and a participant in the 2024 PACE project.

Previously, he served as a Research Fellow (2017-2022) at the same university, contributing to the HORIZON 2020 CREATE project focused on energy and hydrogen production. From 2016 to 2017, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow under the VINCI Grant, working on functionalized polymers for next-generation redox flow batteries.

Between 2010 and 2017, Dr. Narducci held the position of Research Associate, collaborating on various European and industrial projects, including LoLiPEM, MAESTRO, and HVAC systems research. In addition to his research activities, he has also served as a Contract Professor at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, Faculty of Engineering.

🔬 Research Interests:

Energy Materials: Ion-conducting membranes for fuel cells and hydrogen production.

Polymeric and Composite Materials: Functionalized polymers and nanostructured materials.

Electrochemical Devices: Redox flow batteries and electrochemical energy conversion.

Environmental Technologies: Sustainable heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

🏆 Awards & Grants:

National Scientific Qualification for Associate Professor (2020).

VINCI Grant (2016) – Université Franco Italienne for postdoctoral research.

Several European Research Grants (FP7, HORIZON 2020).

Research funding from the University of Rome Tor Vergata.

📚 Selected Publications:

One-Component Catalytic Electrodes from Metal–Organic Frameworks Covalently Linked to an Anion Exchange Ionomer
Molecules (2025-03-10)
DOI: 10.3390/molecules30061230
Contributors: Riccardo Narducci, Emanuela Sgreccia, Alessio Vincenzo Montella, Gianfranco Ercolani, Saulius Kaciulis, Suanto Syahputra, Emily Bloch, Luca Pasquini, Philippe Knauth, Maria Luisa Di Vona

Composite Membranes Based on Polyvinyl Alcohol and Lamellar Solids for Water Decontamination
New Journal of Chemistry (2024)
DOI: 10.1039/D3NJ04942F
Contributors: Maria Bastianini, Michele Sisani, Eziz Naryyev, Annarita Petracci, Irene Di Guida, Riccardo Narducci

Composite Anion Exchange Membranes Containing a Long-Side Chain Ionomer and Exfoliated Lamellar Double Hydroxides
Membranes (2024-12-20)
DOI: 10.3390/membranes14120275
Contributors: Riccardo Narducci, Suanto Syahputra, Maria Luisa Di Vona, Philippe Knauth, Luca Pasquini

Porous Polymers Based on PSU and PSU-TMA with Grafted Zirconium-Organic Moieties: Synthesis and Application for Removal of Arsenite and Arsenate Water Pollutants
Preprint (2024-11-20)
DOI: 10.20944/preprints202411.1539.v1
Contributors: Alessio Vincenzo Montella, Maria Bastianini, Michele Sisani, Emanuela Sgreccia, Maria Luisa Di Vona, Riccardo Narducci

Polyvinyl Alcohol Coatings Containing Lamellar Solids with Antimicrobial Activity
Physchem (2024-08-01)
DOI: 10.3390/physchem4030019
Contributors: Maria Bastianini, Michele Sisani, Raúl Escudero García, Irene Di Guida, Carla Russo, Donatella Pietrella, Riccardo Narducci