Qiyao Yu | Materials | Best Researcher Award

Qiyao Yu | Materials | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Qiyao Yu, Beijing Institute of Technology, China.

Dr. Qiyao Yu is an Associate Professor and doctoral supervisor at the School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and Technology from Harbin Institute of Technology and completed her postdoctoral research at Beijing Institute of Technology. Her expertise lies in energy storage materials, particularly sodium/potassium-ion batteries. With over 60 SCI papers, 20+ patents, and leadership in multiple national projects, she is a recognized figure in her field. She also serves as an editorial board member for Battery Materials and a reviewer for the National Natural Science Foundation of China. ⚡📚

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Education & Experience 🎓💼

  • Bachelor of Chemistry (2008-2012) – Beijing Institute of Technology 🎓
  • Master of Chemical Engineering (2012-2014) – Beijing Institute of Technology 🏛
  • Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering & Technology (2014-2018) – Harbin Institute of Technology 🔬
  • Postdoctoral Fellow (2018-2020) – Beijing Institute of Technology 🏗
  • Associate Professor & Doctoral Supervisor (2020-Present) – Beijing Institute of Technology 📖

Summary Suitability

Dr. Qiyao Yu is an esteemed Associate Professor at the Beijing Institute of Technology, specializing in electrochemical analysis, nanomaterial synthesis, and energy storage systems. Holding a Ph.D. from Harbin Institute of Technology, Dr. Yu has made groundbreaking contributions to alkali-ion battery research, playing a pivotal role in advancing energy materials and battery technology. Her work has bridged theoretical insights with experimental validation, contributing to the development of high-performance and sustainable energy solutions. Her pioneering research and commitment to innovation make her an ideal candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Professional Development  📚🔍

Dr. Qiyao Yu has significantly contributed to the field of energy storage and chemical engineering. She has authored 60+ SCI papers, including 44 as first/corresponding author, with 22 papers having an impact factor greater than 10. She has led 10 national projects, obtained over 20 patents, and actively contributes as an editorial board member for Battery Materials. Her research delves into the design of advanced battery materials, focusing on sodium/potassium-ion storage. Dr. Yu also plays a vital role in teaching, textbook compilation, and knowledge graph development for chemistry and energy storage courses, ensuring the next generation of researchers thrives. 🔋🧪

Research Focus

Dr. Qiyao Yu’s research primarily revolves around next-generation energy storage systems, particularly sodium-ion and potassium-ion batteries. Her work emphasizes developing high-performance electrode materials, electrolyte engineering, and interfacial chemistry to enhance battery stability and efficiency. By integrating metal-organic frameworks, carbon nanostructures, and polyanionic compounds, her research aims to revolutionize commercial sustainable energy storage solutions. Her pioneering studies on ion migration, cathode/anode materials, and electrolyte interfaces contribute significantly to battery advancements. Her focus on scalability and real-world applications positions her as a key innovator in the future of renewable energy technologies. 🔋🔄🌱

Awards & Honors 🏆🎖

  • Beijing Quality Course (Key) – Fundamentals of Organic Materials Chemistry (2021) 🏆
  • Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Planning Textbook – Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry of Energetic Materials (2021) 📚
  • Ministry of Education Teaching Reform Projects – Knowledge Graph for Organic Chemistry & Weapons Courses (2023) 🏛
  • Leader of 10+ National Projects, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China 🎯
  • Editorial Board MemberBattery Materials 📰

Publications Top Noted

  • Bamboo‐Like Hollow Tubes with MoS₂/N‐Doped‐C Interfaces Boost Potassium‐Ion Storage 📡 | Cited by: 283 | Year: 2018
  • Metallic Octahedral CoSe₂ Threaded by N‐Doped Carbon Nanotubes: A Flexible Framework for High‐Performance Potassium‐Ion Batteries 🔋 | Cited by: 230 | Year: 2018
  • Amorphous Carbon/Graphite Coupled Polyhedral Microframe with Fast Electronic Channel and Enhanced Ion Storage for Potassium-Ion Batteries ⚡ | Cited by: 112 | Year: 2021
  • N-Doped Carbon/Ultrathin 2D Metallic Cobalt Selenide Core/Sheath Flexible Framework Bridged by Chemical Bonds for High-Performance Potassium Storage 🔬 | Cited by: 105 | Year: 2020
  • High-Throughput Fabrication of 3D N-Doped Graphenic Framework Coupled with Fe₃C@Porous Graphite Carbon for Ultrastable Potassium Ion Storage 🏗️ | Cited by: 103 | Year: 2019
  • Unraveling the Intercorrelation Between Micro/Mesopores and K Migration Behavior in Hard Carbon 🧩 | Cited by: 92 | Year: 2022
  • Copper Oxide Nanoleaves Decorated Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube as Platform for Glucose Sensing 🍃 | Cited by: 87 | Year: 2012
  • The Multi-Yolk/Shell Structure of FeP@Foam-Like Graphenic Scaffolds: Strong P–C Bonds and Electrolyte- and Binder-Optimization Boost Potassium Storage 🔄 | Cited by: 86 | Year: 2019

Chunxiu zhang | Materials Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Chunxiu zhang | Materials Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. chunxiu zhang , Best Researcher Award , China.

📘Prof. Dr.Chunxiu Zhang is a professor and Chair of the Department of Polymer and Materials Engineering at the Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication. She earned her Ph.D. in Optical Engineering from Beijing Jiaotong University. Her research focuses on discotic liquid crystals, quasicrystal molecular design, molecular self-assembly, and optoelectronic applications. She also specializes in molecular simulation and computation. With extensive experience in advanced material synthesis and characterization, she has contributed significantly to the field of optoelectronic materials. Her work integrates theoretical and experimental approaches, driving innovation in next-generation materials for optical and electronic applications. 🔬✨.

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Education & Experience

🎓 Ph.D. in Optical Engineering – Beijing Jiaotong University
👩‍🏫 Professor & Chair – Department of Polymer and Materials Engineering, Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication

Suitability Summary

Prof Dr.Chunxiu Zhang, a distinguished recipient of the Best Researcher Award, has made remarkable contributions to the field of Optical Engineering and Materials Science. With a Ph.D. in Optical Engineering from Beijing Jiaotong University, she currently serves as the Chair of the Department of Polymer and Materials Engineering at Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication. Her pioneering work spans multiple cutting-edge domains, including discotic liquid crystal and quasicrystal molecular design and synthesis, molecular self-assembly, and optoelectronic applications.

Professional Development

🔍 Prof.Dr.Chunxiu Zhang has continuously advanced her expertise in polymer and materials engineering, contributing extensively to the field of molecular self-assembly and optoelectronics. She has led various research projects, focusing on discotic liquid crystals and quasicrystal molecular design, driving advancements in display and sensor technologies. Her dedication to interdisciplinary studies, combining chemistry, physics, and engineering, has resulted in novel material innovations. Through molecular simulations and computational modeling, she optimizes materials for high-performance applications. As a mentor, she guides aspiring researchers, fostering academic growth and innovation in advanced materials. 📡🔬💡

Research Focus

🔬 Prof.Dr.Chunxiu Zhang research spans the cutting edge of optical and electronic materials, specializing in discotic liquid crystalsquasicrystal molecular design, and molecular self-assembly. Her studies aim to revolutionize display technologies, organic photovoltaics, and molecular electronics. By leveraging molecular simulations and computation, she refines the synthesis and properties of advanced materials, enhancing their optoelectronic applications. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges polymer science, nanotechnology, and materials engineering, paving the way for next-generation smart materials. Her contributions significantly impact the fields of photonic devices, flexible electronics, and self-assembling molecular architectures⚛️📡🔍

Awards & Honors

🏆 Outstanding Researcher Award – Recognized for excellence in polymer and materials engineering
🏅 Best Paper Award – Multiple accolades in international materials science conferences
🎖️ Innovation in Optoelectronics Award – Acknowledged for pioneering contributions to self-assembling molecular systems
📜 Research Grant Recipient – Secured major funding for advancing optoelectronic applications
💡 Keynote Speaker – Invited to prestigious global conferences in materials science and engineering

Publication Top Notes

  • 📄 “Macromolecular Rapid Communications” (2024-12-20) – Zhang, C. et al.
    🔗 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202400839
    📊 Cited by: N/A 🔬📈
  • 📄 “Circularly polarized luminescent liquid crystal materials with aggregation-induced emission functionality” (2023) – Zhang, C. et al.
    🔗 DOI: 10.37188/CJLCD.2023-0224
    📊 Cited by: N/A 💡🌈
  • 📄 “Statistical inference in EV linear model” (2023) – Zhang, C. et al.
    🔗 DOI: 10.1080/03610926.2021.1914096
    📊 Cited by: N/A 📊📉
  • 📄 “Progress on Frank-Kasper phases in soft matter” (2022) – Zhang, C. et al.
    🔗 DOI: 10.37188/CJLCD.2022-0281
    📊 Cited by: N/A 🏗️🔬
  • 📄 “The steric hindrance effect of bulky groups on the formation of columnar superlattices and optoelectronic properties of triphenylene-based discotic liquid crystals” (2022) – Zhang, C. et al.
    🔗 DOI: 10.1039/D2NJ01542K
    📊 Cited by: N/A ⚡📡.

 

Hongwei Yu | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Hongwei Yu | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Hongwei Yu, Tianjin University of Technology, China.

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Education and Experience

  • Ph.D. in Materials Physics and Chemistry
    Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics & Chemistry, CAS (2009-2014) 🎓
    Advisor: Shilie Pan
  • Bachelor of Engineering in Polymer Materials Science and Engineering
    Jilin University, College of Materials Science and Engineering (2005-2009) 📚
  • Post-doctoral Fellow
    University of Houston, with Prof. P. Shiv Halasyamani (2014-2017) 🔬
  • Post-doctoral Fellow
    Northwestern University, with Prof. Kenneth R. Poeppelmeier (2017-2018) 🔬
  • Professor
    Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics & Chemistry, CAS (2017-2018) 👨‍🏫
  • Professor
    Tianjin University of Technology, China (2018-present) 🏫

Suitability For The Award

Prof. Hongwei Yu is an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his outstanding contributions to the field of materials science, particularly in materials physics and chemistry. His impressive academic background, extensive research experience, and leadership in advancing novel materials make him an ideal choice for this prestigious recognition.

Professional Development 

Awards and Honors

  • Excellent Post-doctoral Researcher Award (University of Houston) 🏅
  • Outstanding Professor Award (Tianjin University of Technology) 🌟
  • Best Paper Award in materials science conference 🏆
  • Research Excellence Award (Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics & Chemistry) 🏅

Publications Top Notes

  • ACuGa6S10 (A = Rb, Cs): Design and Synthesis of Two New Cavity-Chalcopyrite Chalcogenides Based on “Iterative Substitution” Strategy – Chemistry – A European Journal, 2025, 31(1), e202403515 📘
  • K15La7(BO3)12: A KBBF-Like Nonlinear-Optical Material with a Short Cutoff Edge and a Strong Second-Harmonic-Generation Response – Inorganic Chemistry, 2024, 63(51), pp. 24059–24064 📗
  • High Efficiency Continuous Wave and Q-Switched Laser Based on an Orthorhombic Yb:GdScO3 Crystal in the (112) Direction with a Broad Emission Bandwidth of 93 nm – Optics Express, 2024, 32(26), pp. 47111–47122🌟
  • A Novel Chiral Organic-Inorganic Metal Halide, (C6H16N2)3Zn3Br12·2H2O: Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Characterization – Materials Today Chemistry, 2024, 42, 102417 🔬
  • LaMg6Ga6S16: A Chemically Stable Divalent Lanthanide Chalcogenide – Nature Communications, 2024, 15(1), 2959 – 7 Citations 🌱
  • Ba2GeF2Q3 (Q = S, Se) and Ba3GeF2Se4: New F-Based Chalcohalides with Enhanced Birefringence – Chemical Communications, 2024, 60(87), pp. 12734–12737 💡
  • Reticular Chemistry-Aided Effective Design of New Second-Order Nonlinear Optical Selenites – Materials Horizons, 2024, 11(24), pp. 6435–6442  ⚛️
  • Ae3[TO3][SnOQ3] (Ae = Sr, Ba; T = Si, Ge; Q = S, Se) and Ba3[CO3][MQ4] (M = Ge, Sn; Q = S, Se): Design and Syntheses of a Series of Heteroanionic Antiperovskite-Type Oxychalcogenides – Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2024, 146(38), pp. 26081–26094 – 1 Citation 🧪
  • K3Y3(BO3)4: A Potential UV Nonlinear-Optical Crystal Designed by a Chemical Substitution Strategy – Inorganic Chemistry, 2024, 63(38), pp. 17362–17366 – 1 Citation 🔭

Parami Ama Shakya | Materials | Best Researcher Award

Parami Ama Shakya | Materials | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Parami Ama Shakya, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

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Education and Experience

📚 Education
  • M.Phil in Physics – University of Kelaniya (reading) 🎓
  • B.Sc. Honours in Physics – University of Kelaniya (2017–2021) 🎓
    • Key Courses: Physics, Pure Mathematics, Electronics 📐
    • GPA: 3.57 (Second Upper Class) 🌟
  • G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination – Physical Science Stream (2016) 📜
  • G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination – 2012 📝
💼 Experience
  • Temporary Demonstrator (Aug 2022 – Dec 2022) – Department of Physics & Electronics, University of Kelaniya 📊
  • Temporary Research Assistant (Dec 2022 – Oct 2024) – University of Kelaniya 🔬
  • Physicist (Dec 2024 – Present) – Sri Lanka Scientific Service 🧪

Suitability For The Award

Ms. Parami Ama Shakya, a dedicated physicist currently pursuing her M. Phil in Physics at the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With a B.Sc. Honours in Physics and a second upper class GPA of 3.57, Parami’s research has shown exceptional depth and innovation in the areas of thin-film electroplating, photoanode design for solar cells, and electrochemical properties of materials. Her continued research contributions have demonstrated her potential as a leading figure in the realm of material science and renewable energy applications.

Professional Development 

Publications Top Notes

“A Study on Cu Thin-Film Electroplated TiO₂ Photoanodes for Applications in Natural Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells,Crystals, 2024 📄 “

 

Lenka Kunčická | Metallic Materials | Best Researcher Award

Lenka Kunčická | Metallic Materials | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Lenka Kunčická , VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic .

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Education and Experience

  • 2023: Associate Professor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Brno University of Technology 🏫
  • 2012–2015: Ph.D. in Metallurgical Technology, VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava 🎓
  • 2012: CAE Certificate – Advanced English (C1), University of Cambridge 🇬🇧
  • 2010–2012: M.Sc. in Metallurgical Technology, VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava 📘
  • 2007–2010: Bc. in Metallurgical Technology, VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava 📗
Professional Experience 🛠️
  • 2023–Present: Institute of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Brno University of Technology 🏛️
  • 2018–Present: Institute of Physics of Materials, Czech Academy of Sciences 🧪
  • 2013–Present: Faculty of Materials Science and Technology, VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava 🏫

Suitability For The Award

Assoc. Prof. Lenka Kunčická, Ph.D., is a distinguished researcher and academician specializing in mechanical engineeringmetallic materials processing, and advanced material characterization. With a robust international profile, years of impactful research, and substantial contributions to materials science and engineering, she is highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award.

Professional Development 

Publications Top Notes

  • Mechanical Behavior of Oxide Dispersion Strengthened Steel Directly Consolidated by Rotary Swaging – 2024 🛠️
  • High Strain Rate Induced Shear Banding Within Additively Manufactured AISI 316L – 2024 🔬
  • Direct Consolidation of an Oxide Dispersion Strengthened Alloy by Hot Rotary Swaging – 2024 ⚙️
  • Influence of Imposed Strain on Weldability of Dievar Alloy – 2024 🧪
  • Constitutive Modelling and Damage Prediction of AlSi10Mg Alloy Manufactured by SLM Technology – 2024 📈
  • Structural Phenomena Introduced by Rotary Swaging: A Review – 2024 📘
  • Crossing the Limits of Electric Conductivity of Copper by Inducing Nanotwinning – 2024 ⚡
  • Development of Microstructure and Properties Within Oxide Dispersion Strengthened Steel – 2023 🔧