Dr. Lu Guan | Supercapacitors | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Lu Guan | Supercapacitors | Best Researcher Award

Jining Polytechnic, China.

Dr. Guan Lu is a dedicated teacher and researcher at Jining Polytechnic, specializing in new energy materials and electrochemical energy storage technologies. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and Technology from China University of Petroleum (East China). Her work focuses on advanced energy storage systems, including supercapacitors, lithium/sodium-ion batteries, and lithium-sulfur batteries. Dr. Lu has successfully completed multiple national-level research projects and is currently leading an ongoing project under the Shandong Provincial Youth Innovation Team. Her contributions bridge academic research and industrial applications, making significant advancements in carbon-based energy storage materials.

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πŸŽ“ Education

Dr. Guan Lu earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and Technology from China University of Petroleum (East China), where she specialized in new energy materials and electrochemical energy storage technologies. Her doctoral research focused on the development of advanced carbon-based electrode materials for high-performance energy storage systems, including supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries, and lithium-sulfur batteries. Through her studies, she explored defect engineering strategies to enhance the electrochemical performance of electrode materials, contributing to innovations in sustainable energy solutions. Her Ph.D. work laid a strong foundation for her ongoing research in energy storage technologies and material science applications.

πŸ’Ό Experience

Dr. Guan Lu is a dedicated teacher and researcher at Jining Polytechnic, where she actively contributes to the fields of energy materials and electrochemical storage technologies. As a research project leader, she has successfully led 12 completed and ongoing projects, focusing on the development of functional carbon materials and advanced energy storage systems. Her expertise extends beyond academia, as she has collaborated with major industry leaders, including Shandong Energy Group, Yankuang Group, and Shandong Huapu Testing Co., Ltd., to bridge the gap between research and industrial applications. Through these partnerships, she has played a crucial role in advancing carbon-based materials for sustainable energy solutions and promoting the practical implementation of innovative energy storage technologies.

πŸ”¬ Research Interests

New Carbon Materials for energy applications

Supercapacitors & Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Electrochemical Energy Storage

Clean Utilization of Heavy Energy

Defect Engineering Strategies in Electrode Materials

πŸ† Awards & Recognitions

Young Scientist Award – Recognized for contributions to energy storage technology

Multiple Patents – Developed porous graphene materials, nitrogen-doped carbon nanosheets, and 3D porous carbon sheets for energy storage applications

πŸ“š Selected Publications

"Intrinsic Defect-Rich Hierarchically Porous Carbon Architectures Enabling Enhanced Capture and Catalytic Conversion of Polysulfides" – ACS Nano, 2020 [DOI]

"Green and Scalable Synthesis of Porous Carbon Nanosheet-Assembled Hierarchical Architectures for Robust Capacitive Energy Harvesting" – Carbon, 2019 [DOI]

"Synthesis of Biomass-Derived Nitrogen-Doped Porous Carbon Nanosheets for High-Performance Supercapacitors" – ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2019 [DOI]

"Strong Interaction Between Redox Mediators and Defect-Rich Carbons Enabling Simultaneously Boosted Voltage Windows and Capacitance for Aqueous Supercapacitors" – Energy & Environmental Materials, 2023 [DOI]

"Structural Regulation and Performance Enhancement of Carbon-Based Supercapacitors: Insights into Electrode Material Engineering" – Materials, 2025 [DOI]

 

 

 

Dr. Young Hun Jeong | Energy Harvesting | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Young Hun Jeong | Energy Harvesting | Best Researcher Award

Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology, South Korea.

Dr. Young Hun Jeong is a Chief Researcher at the Electronic Convergence Materials Division of the Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology. He specializes in piezoelectric sensors, actuators, acoustics, and energy harvesting, with a particular focus on wearable and flexible piezoelectrics for bio-sensors. His expertise extends to infrared sensor development, nano-architecture, and microwave dielectric thin-film growth. Young Hun is a highly skilled researcher proficient in designing high-k and low-k thin films for capacitors, PTCR materials, and advancing microwave dielectric materials for next-generation applications.

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Education πŸŽ“

Young Hun Jeong holds a degree in Materials Science with a specialization in electronic materials. His academic foundation has empowered him to push the boundaries of materials innovation, particularly in the areas of piezoelectrics and energy harvesting technologies.

Experience πŸ› οΈ

With a proven track record, Young Hun has contributed significantly to over 21 ongoing research projects and 3 industry consultancy projects. He has developed key technologies and methodologies, such as the two-dimensionally dispersed templated grain growth (2DD TGG) technique, which has advanced the performance of piezoelectric materials. He is also a contributor to numerous patents (52 published) and has co-authored 57 SCI journal articles, solidifying his role as a leader in energy harvesting and sensing technologies.

Research Interests πŸ”¬

Piezoelectric Sensors & Actuators

Young Hun Jeong enhances piezoelectric sensors and actuators for better efficiency and sensitivity in industrial and medical applications.

Acoustics and Energy Harvesting

His work in acoustics and energy harvesting focuses on capturing ambient energy for self-powered systems and sensors.

Wearable and Flexible Piezoelectrics for Bio-sensors

Jeong innovates in wearable and flexible piezoelectrics, advancing bio-sensor technologies for health monitoring and diagnostics.

Infrared Sensors and Nano-Architecture

He develops infrared sensors and nano-architecture for applications in environmental monitoring, security, and healthcare.

Microwave Dielectric Thin Film Growth & Characterization

Jeong contributes to microwave dielectric thin films, improving materials for communication systems and radar technologies.

High-k & Low-k Thin Films for Capacitors

His research on high-k and low-k thin films improves capacitor performance, enhancing energy storage in electronic devices.

PTCR Materials

Jeong advances PTCR materials for temperature sensing and self-regulating systems in energy management.

Microwave Dielectric Materials

His work on microwave dielectric materials supports high-frequency systems like 5G and satellite communications.

Impact on Sectors

His research impacts sensing technologies, bioelectronics, and energy harvesting, driving innovation in self-sustaining systems and wearable tech.

Publications Top Notes πŸ“š

Low-temperature sintered 0.5Pb(Ni1/3Nb2/3)O3–0.16PbZrO3–0.34PbTiO3 piezoelectric textured ceramics by Li2CO3 addition

Authors: Cho, S.W., Na, Y.-H., Baik, J.M., Park, K.-I., Jeong, Y.H., Published: 2024, Journal of the American Ceramic Society, Citations: 3. Link

Piezoelectric Pb(Ni,Nb)O3-Pb(Zr,Ti)O3 multilayer ceramics using Cu-Ag electrodes reduced by hydrazine solution treatment

Authors: Lee, M.-S., Jeong, Y.H., Published: 2024, Materials Today Communications, Link

Enhanced energy harvesting performance of piezoelectric cantilever using (Bi,Sm)ScO3-PbTiO3 ceramics textured by microstructural engineering, Authors: Lee, M.-S., Song, H.-C., Jeong, Y.H., Published: 2024, Materials Letters, Citations: 2. Link

Phase transition behavior and electrical properties of (Bi0.97Sm0.03)ScO3-PbTiO3 textured ceramics MPB-modified by BaTiO3 templates for high temperature piezoelectric device applications, Authors: Lee, M.-S., Jeong, Y.H., Published: 2023, Ceramics International, 49(23), Citations: 2. Link

Effects of Sm-substitution on dielectric, ferroelectric, and piezoelectric properties of 0.36(Bi1-xSmx)ScO3-0.64PbTiO3 ceramics

Authors: Cho, S.W., Baik, J.M., Jeong, Y.H., Published: 2023, Ceramics International, 49(2), Link