Abu Zaed | Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Abu Zaed | Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Abu Zaed, Sunway University, Malaysia.

MD Abu Zaed is a dedicated researcher at the Research Center for Nanomaterials and Energy Technology (RCNMET), School of Engineering and Technology (SET), Sunway University. ๐Ÿ“ก๐Ÿ”ฌ With a strong background in sustainability science, chemistry, and environmental engineering, he has made significant contributions to the fields of clean water production, nanomaterials, and sustainable desalination. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’ง As a prolific author, he has published multiple high-impact papers and holds patents in MXene-based materials. Beyond research, he serves as the President of the Postgraduate Students’ Council (PGSC) and leads sustainability initiatives at Sunway University, promoting student welfare and environmental responsibility. ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽฏ

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Education & Experience ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ”ฌ

Education ๐ŸŽ“

  • PhD in Sustainability Science and Technology (Sunway University, Malaysia) โ€“ Final Viva Pending

  • MSc in Chemistry (Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh) โ€“ 2019

  • MSc in Environmental Science (Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh) โ€“ 2018

  • BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Northern University, Bangladesh) โ€“ 2017

  • Diploma in Environmental Engineering and Technology (Pabna Polytechnic Institute, Bangladesh) โ€“ 2013

  • SSC in Science (St. Josephโ€™s High School, Bangladesh) โ€“ 2008

Professional Experience ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿ”ฌ

  • Asst. Manager, Sustainability โ€“ Beximco Industrial Park, Bangladesh (2020-2022)

  • Asst. Manager, ETP & EMS โ€“ Knit Plus Ltd, Bangladesh (2016-2019)

  • Senior Executive (ECR) โ€“ Group Redisha, Bangladesh (2015-2016)

  • In-Charge, ETP & WTP โ€“ Knit Plus Ltd, Bangladesh (2013-2015)

Summary Suitabilty

Dr. MD Abu Zaed (Ph.D. โ€“ Awaiting Final Viva) is a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his outstanding contributions to nanomaterials, sustainability science, and clean water technologies. As a researcher at the Research Center for Nanomaterials and Energy Technology (RCNMET), School of Engineering and Technology (SET), Sunway University, he has made significant advancements in sustainable materials for energy and environmental applications. His high-impact publications, patent innovations, interdisciplinary expertise, and academic leadership make him an ideal recipient of this prestigious award.

Professional Development ๐Ÿ“ˆ๐Ÿ”ฌ

MD Abu Zaed has demonstrated expertise in environmental sustainability and safety through various professional certifications. ๐Ÿ†โœ… He is a ZDHC Certified professional, trained in Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals and ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management. โš ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฌ Additionally, he holds lead auditor certifications for ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System and has received training in chemical management, disaster management, fire safety, and solid waste management. ๐Ÿšจโ™ป๏ธ His continuous professional growth reflects his commitment to sustainable industrial practices and environmental responsibility, contributing to research-driven solutions for clean water and green energy technologies. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’ก

Research Focus ๐Ÿ”‹โšก

MD Abu Zaedโ€™s research primarily focuses on nanomaterials, clean water production, and sustainable energy solutions. ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿ”ฌ His work involves synthesizing MXene-based composites for advanced desalination processes and solar-driven interfacial steam generation. ๐ŸŒžโ™ป๏ธ He explores low-cost MXene synthesis, sustainable materials, and environmental applications for wastewater treatment and energy storage systems. โšก๐Ÿ”„ His publications in high-impact journals underscore his expertise in 2D materials, photothermal absorbers, and eco-friendly desalination techniques. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”Ž By integrating recycled materials and green chemistry, he aims to develop cost-effective and scalable solutions for global water and energy challenges. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’š

Awards & Honors ๐Ÿ†๐ŸŽ–๏ธ

  • President โ€“ Postgraduate Studentsโ€™ Council (PGSC), Sunway University (2024-2025) ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸŽ“๐ŸŽค

  • President โ€“ Sunway 3Zero Club, Sunway University (2024-2025) ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒ

  • Director for Student Welfare & Inclusivity โ€“ PGSC, Sunway University (2023-2024) ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ“ข

  • Patent Holder โ€“ Malaysia Patent Applications on MXene/Graphite Composites for Sustainable Desalination ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ”ฌ

  • Lead & Corresponding Author โ€“ Multiple high-impact journal publications (Q1 & Q2) ๐Ÿ“–๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ”ฌ

Publication Top Notes

๐Ÿ“Š Cost analysis of MXene for low-cost production, and pinpointing of its economic footprint โ€“ Open Ceramics 17, 100526 โ€“ Cited by: 34 โ€“ 2024
๐ŸŒž Low-cost synthesis of Tiโ‚ƒCโ‚‚Tโ‚“ MXene-based sponge for solar steam generation and clean water production โ€“ Ceramics International 50 (16), 27910-27922 โ€“ Cited by: 21 โ€“ 2024
๐ŸŒŠ The future of solar-driven interfacial steam generation for sustainable water desalination: drivers, challenges, and opportunities – Review โ€“ Results in Engineering, 102649 โ€“ Cited by: 16 โ€“ 2024
โš™๏ธ Strategic insights for bulk production of MXene: a review โ€“ E3S Web of Conferences 488, 01003 โ€“ Cited by: 16 โ€“ 2024
๐Ÿ”„ Utilization of recycled materials for low-cost MXene synthesis and fabrication of graphite/MXene composite for enhanced water desalination performance โ€“ Separation and Purification Technology 354, 129055 โ€“ Cited by: 11 โ€“ 2025
๐Ÿงช Invited viewpoint: pathways to low-cost MXene synthesis โ€“ Journal of Materials Science 59 (18), 7575-7594 โ€“ Cited by: 10 โ€“ 2024
โ˜€๏ธ Electrical and thermal performance assessment of photovoltaic thermal system integrated with organic phase change material โ€“ 1st International Conference on Advanced Materials & Sustainable Energy โ€“ Cited by: 10* โ€“ 2024
๐Ÿ’ง Synthesis and characterization of hierarchical Tiโ‚ƒCโ‚‚Tโ‚“ MXene/graphitic-carbon nitride/activated carbon@luffa sponge composite for enhanced water desalination โ€“ Open Ceramics 19, 100645 โ€“ Cited by: 9 โ€“ 2024

Rutuja Uday | Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Rutuja Uday | Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Rutuja Amate , Best Researcher Award , India.

Ms. Rutuja Uday Amate is a Postdoctoral Research Scholar at the Optoelectronic Devices Lab, School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, South Koreaย ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท. She specializes in advanced functional materials for electrochromic displays, energy storage devices, and electrocatalysisย โšก๐Ÿ”ฌ. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (2024) from Yeungnam University, focusing on electrochromic energy storage in Nbโ‚‚Oโ‚…-based materials. With a strong background in nanoscience and nanotechnology, she has contributed significantly to material engineering, achieving multiple publicationsย ย and novel developments in nanomaterials. Her research expertise extends to thin film physics, energy conversion, and hybrid supercapacitors.

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Education & Experienceย ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ› 

๐Ÿ“Œย Postdoctoral Researcher (2024-Present)ย โ€“ Yeungnam University, South Koreaย ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
๐Ÿ”นย Research on electrochromic displays, energy storage, and electrocatalysisย โšก

๐Ÿ“Œย Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (2021-2024)ย โ€“ Yeungnam University, South Koreaย ๐ŸŽ“
๐Ÿ”นย Thesis: Electrochromic energy storage using Nbโ‚‚Oโ‚… with material engineeringย ๐Ÿญ
๐Ÿ”นย Developed novel materials like Nbโ‚‚Oโ‚…, WOโ‚ƒ, and multinary composites

๐Ÿ“Œย M.Sc. in Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (2018-2020)ย โ€“ Shivaji University, Indiaย ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ
๐Ÿ”นย Research on oxide & chalcogenide materials for resistive switching & photovoltaic devicesย ๐ŸŒž

๐Ÿ“Œย B.Sc. in Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (2015-2018)ย โ€“ Shivaji University, Indiaย ๐ŸŽ“
๐Ÿ”นย Studied solid-state physics, quantum mechanics, nanomaterial synthesis, and energy devicesย ๐Ÿ”ฌ

Suitability Summary

Ms. Rutuja Uday Amate, a Postdoctoral Research Scholar at Yeungnam University, South Korea, stands as a strong candidate for theย Best Researcher Awardย due to her outstanding contributions inย electrochromic displays, energy storage devices, and electrocatalysis. With an impressive research trajectory spanning across nanomaterials and electrochemical devices, she has demonstrated excellence inย material engineering, charge storage kinetics, and functional thin films for sustainable energy applications.

Professional Development & Skillsย ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿงช

Ms. Rutuja Amate is an innovative researcher specializing in nanomaterials for energy applicationsย โšก. She has expertise in thin-film physics, electrochromic energy storage, hybrid supercapacitors, and electrocatalysis for hydrogen productionย ๐Ÿš€. Her work involves designing novel nanostructures to enhance electrical, optical, and chemical properties. She has hands-on experience in micro/nanoelectronics fabrication, metal oxides, 2D-TMDs heterojunction thin films, and memory devicesย ๐Ÿ’ก. Her research aims to develop high-performance energy solutions through advanced material engineering. Passionate about sustainable energy, she actively explores new methodologies for energy conversion and storage technologiesย ๐Ÿ”‹.

Research Focusย ๐Ÿ”ฌโšก

Ms. Rutuja Amate’s research revolves aroundย electrochromic energy storage, thin-film physics, and advanced nanomaterialsย ๐Ÿญ. Her work enhances energy efficiency by engineering metal oxides and 2D materials for hybrid supercapacitors, electrocatalysts, and charge storage applicationsย โš™๏ธ. She exploresย intervalence charge transfer mechanisms, bilayer deposition effects, and multinary compositesย to optimize electrochemical performance. Her focus onย nanoelectronics fabricationย enables innovation in memory devices and resistive switching technologiesย ๐Ÿ“ก. By developing cutting-edge materials, she contributes toย energy-efficient displays, hydrogen production, and sustainable energy storage solutionsย for the futureย ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ”‹.

Awards & Honorsย ๐Ÿ…

๐Ÿ†ย Achieved 09+ publicationsย as a postdoctoral researcherย ๐Ÿ“š
๐Ÿ†ย Published 14+ research papersย during Ph.D. tenure in Chemical Engineeringย โœ๏ธ
๐Ÿ†ย Recognized for novel material developmentsย in electrochromic & energy storage researchย ๐Ÿ”ฌ
๐Ÿ†ย Developed Nbโ‚‚Oโ‚…, WOโ‚ƒ, NbOPOโ‚„, and hybrid compositesย for advanced energy devicesย โšก
๐Ÿ†ย Contributed to intervalence charge transfer studiesย improving electrochemical performanceย โš™๏ธ
๐Ÿ†ย Presented research at multiple international conferencesย on nanoscience & energy technologiesย ๐ŸŒ.

Publication Top Notes

  • Double-Layered Nano-Composite of Copper-Manganese Oxide/rGO-Palladium for Asymmetric Supercapacitors” (February 2025) โ€“ 15 reads ๐Ÿ“˜
  • “Nanospheres of TiOโ‚‚/MoSโ‚‚ Composites Synthesized via Two-Step Chemical Route for High-Performance Supercapacitor Electrodes” (January 2025) โ€“ 4 reads ๐Ÿ“˜
  • “Synergistic Effects of Niobium Phosphate/Tungsten Oxide Core-Shell Nanocomposites for Asymmetric Supercapacitor” (December 2024) โ€“ 6 reads ๐Ÿ“˜
  • “Effect of Annealing Temperature on Morphology and Electrochromic Performance of Electrodeposited WOโ‚ƒ Thin Films” (November 2024) โ€“ 29 reads ๐Ÿ“˜
  • “Molybdenum-Modified Niobium Oxide: A Pathway to Superior Electrochromic Materials for Smart Windows and Displays” (October 2024) โ€“ 10 reads ๐Ÿ“˜
  • “Synergistic Design of Processable Nbโ‚‚Oโ‚…-TiOโ‚‚ Bilayer Nanoarchitectonics: Enabling High Coloration Efficiency and Superior Stability in Dual-Band Electrochromic Energy Storage” (September 2024) โ€“ 5 reads ๐Ÿ“˜
  • “Exploring the Electrochemical Performance of Niobium Phosphate Electrode for Supercapacitor Application” (August 2023) โ€“ 8 reads ๐Ÿ“˜
  • “Bi-Functional Electrochromic Supercapacitor Based on Hydrothermal-Grown 3D Nbโ‚‚Oโ‚… Nanospheres” (May 2023) โ€“ 12 reads ๐Ÿ“˜
  • “Improved Electrochromic Performance of Potentiostatically Electrodeposited Nanogranular WOโ‚ƒ Thin Films” (February 2023) โ€“ 20 reads ๐Ÿ“˜
  • “Bipolar-Resistive Switching and Memristive Properties of Solution-Processable Cobalt Oxide Nanoparticles” (March 2020) โ€“ 25 reads ๐Ÿ“˜

 

Jing Xu | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Jing Xu | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jing Xu , Guizhou University, China.

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Education and Experience

  • ๐ŸŽ“ย Ph.D. in Materials Science (2019)ย โ€“ University of Siegen, Germany
  • ๐Ÿซย Associate Professor (2020-present)ย โ€“ Guizhou University, China
  • ๐Ÿ”ฌย Researcher (2015-2020)ย โ€“ University of Siegen, Germany
  • ๐Ÿขย Researcher (2014)ย โ€“ Fraunhofer ISE, Germany
  • ๐Ÿขย Researcher (2013-2014)ย โ€“ Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Jing Xu is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his significant contributions to the fields of materials science and nanotechnology, particularly in carbon-based materials and their applications in energy storage and environmental technology. Currently serving as an associate professor at Guizhou University, his academic journey spans prestigious institutions in Germany, including the University of Siegen, Fraunhofer ISE, and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, reflecting his international expertise and dedication to advancing material and surface technology.

Professional Developmentย 

Awards and Honorsย 

  • ๐Ÿ†ย Outstanding Research Awardย โ€“ University of Siegen
  • ๐Ÿ…ย Best Paper Awardย โ€“ Advanced Energy Materials (2019)
  • ๐ŸŽ–ย Innovation in Water Treatment Awardย โ€“ Super DiaCoat GmbH
  • ๐Ÿ…ย Recognition for Excellence in Supercapacitor Researchย โ€“ ChemElectroChem
  • ๐Ÿ†ย Top Innovator Awardย โ€“ Fraunhofer ISE

Publications

  • Cauliflower-like Ni/NiCoP@Boron-doped diamond composite electrodes for high-performance symmetric supercapacitorsย | Diamond and Related Materials, 2024 | 0 citationsย ๐ŸŒŸ
  • Hierarchical nickel phosphide/carbon nanofibers for high performance pseudocapacitorsย | Diamond and Related Materials, 2024 | 0 citationsย ๐Ÿš€
  • Boron-doped diamond decorated with metal-organic framework-derived compounds for high-voltage aqueous asymmetric supercapacitorsย | Carbon, 2024 | 0 citationsย ๐Ÿ’Ž
  • A low-temperature-tolerant gel polymer electrolyte for long-lasting Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors and Zn-I2 batteriesย | Journal of Energy Storage, 2024 | 0 citationsย โ„๏ธ
  • Synthesis of long-chain aliphatic poly(ฮฒ-thioester)s via thiol-Michael polyaddition and their applications in noble metal recovery and information encryptionย | European Polymer Journal, 2024 | 0 citationsย ๐Ÿ”
  • Construction of strengthened crosslinked polymer coating using liquid-like nanoparticle on polyphenylene sulfide nonwoven as separator: Improved cycling performance in lithium-ion batteryย | Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2024 | 0 citationsย ๐Ÿ”‹
  • Eutectogel with (NH4)2SO4-Based Deep Eutectic Solvent for Ammonium-Ion Supercapacitorsย | ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 2024 | 6 citationsย โ™ป๏ธ
  • Gel Polymer Electrolytes Based on Polyvinyl Alcohol for Zinc-Ion Hybrid Supercapacitorsย | Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering, 2024 | 0 citationsย ๐ŸŒ