Luping Wang | Sustainable Energy | Best Researcher Award

Luping Wang | Sustainable Energy | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Luping Wang, Shenyang Aerospace University, Best Researcher Award.

Hao Shang | Energy Storage | Best Researcher Award

Hao Shang | Energy Storage | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Hao Shang, Hubei University of Automotive Technology, China.

Irfan Sabir | Energy Storage | Best Researcher Award

Irfan Sabir | Energy Storage | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Irfan Sabir, Tianjin University, China

Gan Qu | Energy Storage | Best Researcher Award

Gan Qu | Energy Storage | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr . Gan Qu , Zhengzhou University, China.

Howard Qingsong Tu | Energy Storage | Best Researcher Award

Howard Qingsong Tu | Energy Storage | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Howard Qingsong Tu , Rochester Institute of Technology, United States.

Howard Qingsong Tu, Ph.D.Β is an Assistant Professor at Rochester Institute of Technology and Associate Director of the Battery Prototype Center. His career focuses on advancing sustainable energy and environment systems, especially through the mechanics of electrochemistry in solid-state batteries and water desalination. Dr. Tu completed his Ph.D. at UC Berkeley, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. He has co-founded a company, mentored students, and led numerous research projects funded by institutions such as the DOE, NSF, and DoD. He is passionate about bridging lab-scale innovations with industrial applications.Β πŸ”‹πŸŒπŸ’§

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Education:

  • Ph.D. in Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of California, Berkeley (2017)Β πŸŽ“
  • M.S. & B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology (2011)Β πŸ› οΈ
  • Postdoc in Material Science, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (2017-2021)Β πŸ§ͺ

Professional Experience:

  • Assistant Professor, Rochester Institute of Technology (2021-present) 🏫
  • Associate Director, Battery Prototype Center (2022-present)Β πŸ”‹
  • Co-Founder & CEO, CALSTERMER LLC (2014-2018)Β πŸ’Ό

Suitability for The Award

Β  Dr. Howard Qingsong Tu is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his remarkable contributions to sustainable energy, environmental preservation, and electrochemical systems. His work spans from cutting-edge renewable energy storage solutions to innovative environmental technologies, addressing critical global challenges in energy efficiency, pollution control, and resource sustainability.

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Awards and Honors (πŸ†πŸŽ–οΈ

  • US-EDA Build Back Better Act ($1.3M/yr) – Co-PIΒ πŸ†
  • DoE-VTO Battery500 Program ($900K) – Co-PIΒ πŸ…
  • DoD-ARO Young Investigator Program ($120K/yr) – PIΒ πŸŽ–οΈ
  • NYSP2I Pollution Prevention Fund ($150K/yr) – PI 🌍
  • ACS-ND Grant ($50K/yr) – PIΒ πŸ’Ό

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Dr. Ke Lu| Energy Storage Award | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Ke Lu| nanomaterial-advanced material Award | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Ke Lu, Anhui University, ChinaΒ 

Dr. Ke Lu is a distinguished Professor and PhD Supervisor at Anhui University, specializing in materials science and electrochemistry. With an extensive academic background, including a PhD in Physical Chemistry from Shandong University and postdoctoral experience at Northern Illinois University/Argonne National Laboratory, Dr. Lu has emerged as a leader in catalysis and battery technologies. His research focuses on advancing metal-sulfur/iodine batteries and developing innovative heterojunction electrocatalysts for energy storage applications.

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Education and Achievements πŸŽ“

Dr. Lu’s academic journey includes a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Chemistry from Jiangsu Normal University and significant accolades such as the Outstanding Postdoctoral Research Award from Northern Illinois University and various prestigious scholarships throughout his academic career.

Research Focus πŸ”¬

His research group explores novel approaches to catalytic effects in battery systems, collaborating with esteemed researchers like Prof. Ruiguo Cao (University of Science and Technology of China) and Prof. Wenli Zhang (Guangdong University of Technology). Notably, Dr. Lu’s work on metal/metal oxide sulfide heterojunction electrocatalysts, in collaboration with Dr. Yingwen Cheng (University of Tennessee), has advanced the field of renewable energy.

Academic Leadership and Engagement 🌍

Dr. Lu actively mentors a diverse group of students and researchers, contributing to courses on modern instrumentation and electrochemical research. He serves on editorial boards for leading scientific journals and plays key roles as a reviewer for top-tier publications.

Research Funding and Impact πŸ’‘

As Principal Investigator, Dr. Lu has secured multiple research grants from national and provincial funding agencies, enabling groundbreaking projects in battery technology and materials innovation. His applied research projects, particularly in low-temperature electron microscopy and graphene coatings, highlight his commitment to bridging academic research with industrial applications.

Publication Top Notes :

Encapsulation of zinc hexacyanoferrate nanocubes with manganese oxide nanosheets for high-performance rechargeable zinc ion batteries

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A rechargeable iodine-carbon battery that exploits ion intercalation and iodine redox chemistry

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A rechargeable Na-Zn hybrid aqueous battery fabricated with nickel hexacyanoferrate and nanostructured zinc

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An advanced aqueous sodium-ion supercapacitor with a manganous hexacyanoferrate cathode and a Fe 3 O 4/rGO anode

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Sulfur and nitrogen enriched graphene foam scaffolds for aqueous rechargeable zinc-iodine battery

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