Haijie Ben | Design of Materials and Components | Best Researcher Award

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Haijie Ben | Design of Materials and Components | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof. Dr. Haijie Ben at Quzhou University | China

Dr. Haijie Ben, Ph.D., is an accomplished researcher and Associate Professor at the College of Chemical and Material Engineering, Quzhou University, specializing in advanced materials science with a focus on organic photoelectric materials, photocatalytic systems, and innovative functional materials for environmental and industrial applications. He earned his Bachelor’s degree with honors in Materials Science from Huaibei Normal University in 2012 and completed his Ph.D. in Materials Science at Tianjin University in 2017 under the supervision of Prof. Shichun Jiang, where he conducted pioneering research on the design, characterization, and performance of organic photoelectric materials. Following his doctoral studies, Dr. Ben served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Materials Science at Huazhong Normal University from 2018 to 2021, working with Prof. Lizhi Zhang on high-efficiency photocatalytic materials for environmental purification. His academic career at Quzhou University began in 2021 as a Lecturer, and through his strong research output and leadership, he was promoted to Associate Professor in 2024. Dr. Ben has secured several competitive research grants as Principal Investigator, including funding from the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation for the development of squaraine-linked zwitterionic covalent organic frameworks with enhanced photocatalytic activities, and multiple major projects from the Quzhou Science and Technology Bureau involving advanced wastewater treatment technologies, graphene-modified thermosetting polyesters, and specialized injection molding processes. His research also extends to iron–carbon composite materials and mechanistic studies of NO photooxidation by surface-peroxided BiOX. Dr. Ben has contributed significant publications to reputable international journals, including recent work on fiber-supported lithium adsorbents for selective lithium extraction and a comprehensive review on sewage sludge-derived iron–carbon composites for environmental remediation. With an expanding portfolio of interdisciplinary research, Dr. Ben continues to advance sustainable material innovation, environmental catalysis, and industrial polymer processing technologies.

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Md. Ikram Ul Hoque | Design of Materials and Components | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Md. Ikram Ul Hoque | Design of Materials and Components | Best Researcher Award

Researcher and Academic at Discipline of Chemistry, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia

Dr. Md. Ikram Ul Hoque is a highly accomplished chemist with a Ph.D. from the University of Newcastle, Australia, specializing in the development of graphene-based smart nanomaterials for sustainable electrochemical energy storage. His extensive academic background includes a Master of Philosophy in Chemistry from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and a Master of Science from Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh. Dr. Hoque has gained significant research experience through postdoctoral roles, industry-based projects, and as a casual academic at the University of Newcastle. He has contributed to the advancement of energy storage materials, nanomaterials characterization, and electrochemical techniques. His work has been supported by prestigious scholarships, such as the Commonwealth Scholarship, and he has actively participated in peer review for top scientific journals. With professional memberships in leading organizations like the American Chemical Society and the Electrochemical Society, Dr. Hoque’s research continues to have a global impact on sustainable energy solutions.

Professional Profile 

Education

Dr. Md. Ikram Ul Hoque has an impressive academic background in chemistry, with a focus on advanced materials and energy storage technologies. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Newcastle, Australia, in 2023, where his thesis centered on the fabrication of graphene-based smart nanomaterials for green and sustainable electrochemical energy storage and conversion. Prior to his doctoral studies, he obtained a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Chemistry from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in 2015, specializing in physical and inorganic chemistry, with a thesis on nano-tin oxide particles and their physicochemical properties. Dr. Hoque also holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Chemistry from Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, where he conducted research on solid-phase extraction of heavy metals from environmental samples. His solid educational foundation, spanning multiple institutions, has equipped him with a deep expertise in physical chemistry, nanomaterials, and electrochemical applications.

Professional Experience

Dr. Md. Ikram Ul Hoque has a diverse and rich professional experience in both academia and research. He is currently serving as a Casual Academic in the Discipline of Chemistry at the University of Newcastle, Australia, where he has been contributing to teaching since 2023. Prior to this role, Dr. Hoque held various academic positions, including Assistant Professor and Lecturer in Chemistry at the Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), Bangladesh, from 2015 to 2024. In addition, he served as a Lecturer at Green University of Bangladesh (2013–2015). His research experience includes working as a Postdoctoral Research Assistant at the University of Newcastle, where he was involved in industry-based projects focusing on energy storage materials. Dr. Hoque also worked as a Casual Research Fellow in 2022, contributing to research on energy storage and conversion using nanomaterials. His professional career has been marked by a consistent focus on sustainable energy solutions and materials science.

Research Interest

Dr. Md. Ikram Ul Hoque’s research interests lie primarily in the fields of nanomaterials, electrochemistry, and sustainable energy solutions. His Ph.D. research focused on the fabrication of graphene-based smart nanomaterials for green and sustainable electrochemical energy storage and conversion, an area he continues to explore in his postdoctoral and academic roles. Dr. Hoque has a particular interest in developing advanced energy storage materials that can enhance the efficiency and sustainability of electrochemical systems, which is vital for renewable energy applications. His expertise spans a range of electrochemical techniques, including cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic charge-discharge, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, as well as nanomaterial characterization methods such as SEM, TEM, XRD, and Raman spectroscopy. Additionally, his work addresses the use of nanomaterials in environmental applications, such as adsorption studies and the development of eco-friendly materials for various industrial uses. Dr. Hoque’s research seeks to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and practical, sustainable energy solutions.

Award and Honor

Dr. Md. Ikram Ul Hoque has received several prestigious awards and honors throughout his academic and research career, reflecting his dedication and excellence in the field of chemistry and sustainable energy research. He was awarded the Commonwealth Scholarship by the Australian Government, enabling him to pursue his Ph.D. at the University of Newcastle, Australia. Additionally, Dr. Hoque has received merit scholarships during his undergraduate and Master’s studies, recognizing his exceptional academic performance. His research efforts have also been supported by various grants, including the HDR COVID Scheme Research Project funded by the University of Newcastle, and a research grant for faculty at Green University of Bangladesh. His work has earned him a place in the professional research networks of renowned institutions such as the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) and the University of Queensland. Dr. Hoque’s contributions to the field have also been recognized through his involvement in peer review for esteemed journals.

Conclusion

Dr. Md Ikram Ul Hoque demonstrates exceptional potential for the Best Researcher Award. His academic qualifications, diverse research experience, and professional involvement position him as a promising researcher with a significant contribution to the field of chemistry. While there is room for improvement in terms of publication volume and mentoring, his achievements so far highlight him as a strong contender for the award.

Publications Top Noted

  • Biosorptive removal of lead from aqueous solutions onto Taro (Colocasiaesculenta (L.) Schott) as a low-cost bioadsorbent: Characterization, equilibria, kinetics, and biosorption
    Authors: GC Saha, MIU Hoque, MAM Miah, R Holze, DA Chowdhury, S Khandaker, …
    Year: 2017
    Citations: 94
  • Adsorption, kinetics, and thermodynamic studies of cacao husk extracts in waterless sustainable dyeing of cotton fabric
    Authors: MY Hossain, W Zhu, MN Pervez, X Yang, S Sarker, MM Hassan, …
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 50
  • Modification of Amberlite XAD-4 resin with 1, 8-diaminonaphthalene for solid-phase extraction of copper, cadmium, and lead, and its application to determination of these metals
    Authors: MI ul Hoque, DA Chowdhury, R Holze, AN Chowdhury, MS Azam
    Year: 2015
    Citations: 39
  • Template-and etching-free fabrication of two-dimensional hollow bimetallic metal-organic framework hexagonal nanoplates for ammonia sensing
    Authors: S Chowdhury, NL Torad, A Ashok, G Gumilar, W Chaikittisilp, R Xin, …
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 36
  • Intrinsically conducting polymer composites as active masses in supercapacitors
    Authors: MI Ul Hoque, R Holze
    Year: 2023
    Citations: 34
  • Combination of wet fixation and drying treatments to improve dye fixation onto spray-dyed cotton fabric
    Authors: L Lin, W Zhu, C Zhang, MY Hossain, ZBS Oli, MN Pervez, S Sarker, …
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 29
  • Dyeing of raw ramie yarn with Reactive Orange 5 dye
    Authors: P Zhang, C Zhang, T Jiang, MY Hossain, W Zhu, MN Pervez, MIU Hoque, …
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 21
  • Green and sustainable method to improve fixation of a natural functional dye onto cotton fabric using cationic dye-fixing agent/D5 microemulsion
    Authors: MY Hossain, T Jiang, W Zhu, S Sarker, MN Pervez, MIU Hoque, Y Cai, …
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 20
  • Operative management of rigid congenital club feet in Bangladesh
    Authors: M Hoque, N Uddin, S Sultana
    Year: 2001
    Citations: 20
  • Fabrication of highly and poorly oxidized silver oxide/silver/tin (IV) oxide nanocomposites and their comparative anti-pathogenic properties towards hazardous food pathogens
    Authors: MIU Hoque, AN Chowdhury, MT Islam, SH Firoz, U Luba, A Alowasheeir, …
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 17