Dr. Huazhang Guo | Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Huazhang Guo | Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Shanghai University, China.

Huazhang Guo is a Research Associate at Shanghai University, specializing in the green, controllable preparation and application of carbon nanomaterial functional materials. With a strong background in nanomaterials and catalysis, she has made significant contributions to sustainable energy conversion and chemical production. Over the years, she has published 13 high-impact journal articles, including in Nature Communications, Advanced Functional Materials, and Materials Today. Her work has garnered 1834 citations with an H-index of 22, and she also serves as a guest editor for the journals Molecules and Nanomaterials.

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Education 🎓

Huazhang Guo pursued her Ph.D. in Materials Science at Shanghai University, where she specialized in the green and controllable preparation of carbon nanomaterial functional materials. Prior to that, she earned her Master’s degree in Nanomaterials from the same institution, focusing on advanced material synthesis and their applications in energy conversion and catalysis. She began her academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, which laid the foundation for her expertise in material chemistry, nanotechnology, and sustainable materials. Her strong academic background has contributed significantly to her research in carbon-based functional materials and electrocatalysis.

Experience 👩‍🔬

Huazhang Guo is currently a Research Associate at Shanghai University, where she focuses on the green and controllable preparation of carbon nanomaterial functional materials. In addition to her research role, she serves as a Guest Editor for the journals Molecules and Nanomaterials, contributing her expertise to advancing scientific publications in nanotechnology and materials science.

She actively collaborates with leading universities and has co-authored research papers in prestigious journals such as Nature Communications, ACS Nano, Carbon, Applied Materials Today, and Molecules. Her work emphasizes electrocatalysis, sustainable material applications, and nanomaterial innovations.

Research Interests 🔬

Carbon Nanomaterials: Green and controllable synthesis for various applications

Electrocatalytic Reduction of CO₂ (ECO₂RR): Sustainable syngas production with tunable CO/H₂ ratios

Energy Conversion & Catalysis: Designing efficient and stable carbon-based catalysts for CO₂ utilization

Advanced Functional Materials: Exploring their role in sustainable chemistry

Awards & Achievements 🏆

5 Highly Cited Papers (ESI Top Papers)

1834 Total Citations & H-index of 22

1 Authorized Chinese Invention Patent & 15 Patent Applications

Editorial Role in Molecules and Nanomaterials

Selected Publications 📚

Recent advances in amino-functionalized metal–organic frameworks for sustainable photocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction
Yaning Liu, Huazhang Guo, Zhonghua Sun, Jiye Zhang, Zhihui Zhang
Separation and Purification Technology, 2025
Cited by: 1

Harnessing graphene quantum dots for the selective and sensitive detection of dye contaminants
Yuping Xiong, Weitao Li, Luoman Zhang, Jiye Zhang, Liang Wang
Diamond and Related Materials, 2025

Optimizing the crystal structure and electrochemical properties of Na₄MnCr(PO₄)₃ by trace La doping
Keyi Sun, Yuxuan Liu, Wenbin Fei, Yulei Sui, Ling Wu
Applied Surface Science, 2025

Radiation-synthesis of covalent bonding heterojunctions for selective solar-driven CO₂ reduction
Weidong Hou, Huazhang Guo, Kang Wang, Ming Hong Wu, Liang Wang
Materials Today, 2025

Radiation-Synthesized Metal–Organic Frameworks with Ligand-Induced Lewis Pairs for Selective CO₂ Electroreduction
Wenhui Liu, Bijun Tang, Kai Huang, Zhendong Lei, Liang Wang
Small, 2024
Cited by: 7

 

 

 

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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🎓 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.

💼 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.

🔬 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

🏆 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

📚 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]

 

 

 

Prof. Xiaobo Chen | Computational Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Xiaobo Chen | Computational Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Jinan University, China.

Xiaobo Chen is an Associate Professor at Jinan University, where he has been since 2014. He earned his Ph.D. in material physics and chemistry from Zhejiang University in 2011 and later worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering. Dr. Chen's research focuses on computational studies of heterogeneous catalysis mechanisms, optical and defect physics in semiconductors, and the magnetic properties of low-dimensional materials. His work contributes significantly to the understanding of catalytic systems and energy storage technologies.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Xiaobo Chen completed his Ph.D. in material physics and chemistry from Zhejiang University in 2011. This academic foundation led to his postdoctoral position at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, where he honed his expertise in material sciences. He is currently an Associate Professor at the College of Physics & Optoelectronic Engineering, Jinan University.

Experience 💼

Dr. Chen’s academic journey began after his Ph.D., as he joined Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering as a postdoctoral fellow. He became an Associate Professor at Jinan University in 2014. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with various experimental groups and contributed to both theoretical and computational research, primarily focusing on catalytic systems and semiconductor physics. His work has led to notable advancements in computational methodologies and energy storage solutions.

Research Interests 🔬

Heterogeneous catalysis mechanisms

Optical and defect physics in semiconductors

Magnetic physics of low-dimensional materials
He has also made significant strides in computational chemistry, particularly in the development of methods for analyzing catalytic systems and semiconductor materials.

Selected Publications 📚

Electronegativity principle for hydrogen evolution activity using first-principles calculations

Y An, M Ouyang, S Kong, G Wang, X Chen

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 25 (19), 13289-13296, 2023

Activating the κ-Ga2O3 surface for epitaxy growth and dopant incorporation using low chemical-hardness metal overlayers

W Feng, S Chen, Z Lin, Z Chen, G Wang, X Chen, Y Pei

Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 951, 169793, 2023

Substantial impact of surface charges on electrochemical reaction kinetics on S vacancies of MoS2 using grand-canonical iteration method

Y An, W Cao, M Ouyang, S Chen, G Wang, X Chen

The Journal of Chemical Physics, 159 (14), 2023

First-Principles Prediction of κ-Ga2O3:N Ferromagnetism

W Feng, X Chen, J Liang, G Wang, Y Pei

The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 128 (18), 7733-7741, 2024

Effective active sites of triangular Mo-S Nano-catalysts from first-principle calculations

G Wang, X Chen

Surfaces and Interfaces, 26, 101373, 2024

 

 

 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Dohyung Kim | Solar Cells | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Dohyung Kim | Solar Cells | Best Researcher Award

Chungbuk National University, South Korea.

Dohyung Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Advanced Materials Engineering at Chungbuk National University, South Korea. With a rich academic and professional background, he specializes in materials science and engineering, focusing on the development of advanced materials for energy applications, particularly perovskite solar cells. His extensive research contributions include numerous high-impact publications and collaborations with global research institutions.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Dohyung Kim is an accomplished materials scientist with a strong academic foundation in Materials Science and Engineering. He earned his PhD from the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia (2015–2019), where he focused on advancing innovative materials and technologies. Prior to this, he completed his Master of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering at Korea University, Seoul, Korea (2011–2013), where he developed expertise in material characterization and design. Dr. Kim began his academic journey at the Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, Korea, earning his Bachelor of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering (2005–2011). His educational background reflects a comprehensive understanding of materials science, from fundamental principles to cutting-edge research.

Professional Experience 🏢

Dr. Dohyung Kim has built a distinguished career in academia and research, holding key positions in prestigious institutions. Since March 2024, he has served as an Assistant Professor at Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea, where he focuses on advancing materials science through teaching and research.

Prior to his current role, Dr. Kim was a Senior Researcher at the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), Daejeon, Korea (June 2022 – February 2024), where he contributed to innovative solutions in energy materials. His international research experience includes serving as a Postdoctoral Appointee at Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, USA (June 2021 – June 2022), and as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in a joint program between the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) (August 2019 – June 2021).

Dr. Kim’s career began with hands-on experience as an Intern Scientist and Research Trainee at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul, Korea, where he honed his skills in cutting-edge materials research. His diverse background reflects a commitment to addressing global challenges through materials science and engineering.

Research Interests 🔬

Dohyung's research focuses on:

Advanced materials for renewable energy technologies

Perovskite solar cells and their stability

Machine learning applications in materials science

Nano-engineering and interface optimization for photovoltaic devices

Awards & Honors 🏆

Excellent Department Award (2023)
Photovoltaic Research Department, KIER

AFORE 2023 Best Poster Award
The Korean Society for New and Renewable Energy

Energy Grand Prize (2022)
Photovoltaic Research Department, KIER

Dean’s Award (2019)
High-quality PhD thesis, Top 10%

Publications 📚

Advances in Single-Crystal Perovskite Solar Cells: From Materials to Performance
Authors: Tsvetkov, N., Koo, D., Kim, D., Park, H., Min, H.
Journal: Nano Energy (2024), Vol. 130, Article 110069
Citation: 1
This work explores breakthroughs in single-crystal perovskite solar cells, focusing on their material properties and performance enhancements.

Highly Efficient Wide Bandgap Perovskite Solar Cells With Tunneling Junction by Self-Assembled 2D Dielectric Layer
Authors: Lee, M., Lim, J., Choi, E., Hao, X., Yun, J.S.
Journal: Advanced Materials (2024), Vol. 36, Issue 41, Article 2402053
Citation: 1
This study demonstrates wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells incorporating self-assembled 2D dielectric layers for improved efficiency.

Efficient and Stable CsPbI3 Perovskite Solar Cells With Spontaneously Formed 2D-Cs2PbI2Cl2 at the Buried Interface
Authors: Shah, S.-F.-A., Jeong, I., Park, J., Kim, K., Min, H.
Journal: Cell Reports Physical Science (2024), Vol. 5, Issue 5, Article 101935
Citation: 2
This research highlights stable CsPbI3 perovskite solar cells facilitated by the formation of a 2D-Cs2PbI2Cl2 layer at the interface.

Charge Carrier Transport Properties of Twin Domains in Halide Perovskites
Authors: Kim, D., Yun, J.S., Sagotra, A., Cazorla, C., Seidel, J.
Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry A (2023), Vol. 11, Issue 31, pp. 16743–16754
Citation: 2
The article investigates the charge carrier transport mechanisms in twin domains of halide perovskites, contributing to a deeper understanding of their electronic properties.

Optimal Solar Cell Sorting Method for High Module Production Reliability
Authors: Kim, Y.-J., Kim, M., Cho, Y., Song, H.-E., Park, S.
Conference: AIP Advances (2023), Vol. 13, Issue 6, Article 065323
This conference paper discusses an optimized solar cell sorting method to ensure reliability and efficiency in module production.