Jin Xia Lin | Energy Electrochemistry | Young Scientist Award

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Jin Xia Lin | Energy Electrochemistry | Young Scientist Award

Ms. Jin Xia Lin , Xiamen University, China.

Ms. Jin Xia Lin is a dedicated researcher in energy electrochemistry, specializing in electrochemistry of nanomaterials and surface/interfacial processes. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Science at Xiamen University, she also conducts research at the National University of Singapore. Her work focuses on lithium metal batteries, Li-S batteries, and advanced electrochemical characterization techniques. With over 600 citations and an h-index of 13, she has significantly contributed to battery research. Ms. Lin has received numerous scholarships, including the China National Scholarship and the Zhang Qian-Er Scholarship. She actively explores nucleation, growth, and modification techniques for next-generation batteries. ⚡🔋

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Education & Experience 🎓🔬

  • Doctor of Science (Energy Electrochemistry) (2021–Present) 🏛️
    Xiamen University, China (Supervisor: Prof. Shi-Gang Sun)

  • Research (Non-Exchange) (2024–2025) 🔬
    National University of Singapore (Supervisor: Prof. Wei Chen)

  • Master of Chemistry (Electrochemistry) (2018–2021) 🏅
    Xiamen University, China (Supervisor: Prof. Shi-Gang Sun)

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Energy) (2014–2018) 🎓
    Xiamen University, China

Summary Suitabilty

Ms. Jin Xia Lin is an exceptionally talented researcher in the field of Energy Electrochemistry, making her a highly deserving candidate for the Young Scientist Award. With a strong academic foundation from Xiamen University and the National University of Singapore, her research focuses on the electrochemistry of nanomaterials, surface and interfacial processes, and lithium-based battery technologies. Her contributions to electrochemical performance testing, in-situ characterization techniques, and advanced energy storage solutions highlight her remarkable potential as a future leader in electrochemical energy research.

Professional Development 📈🔬

Ms. Jin Xia Lin has developed extensive expertise in electrochemical performance testing and advanced in-situ characterization techniques. Her skill set includes XRD, DEMS, EIS, FTIR, Raman, UV-vis, SEM, TEM, XAS, TG, XPS, AC-STEM, and EPR analyses. She actively investigates Li electrodeposition mechanisms, cathode design, separator modifications, and electrolytic additives for next-generation lithium batteries. Her research is widely recognized, contributing to fundamental advancements in nucleation and growth of Li metal. With collaborations across international institutions, including the National University of Singapore, she remains at the forefront of innovative battery technology research for sustainable energy solutions. ⚙️🔋🌱

Research Focus 🔋⚡

Ms. Jin Xia Lin’s research is centered on energy electrochemistry, particularly Li metal and Li-S battery technologies. She explores nucleation and growth mechanisms, lithium electrodeposition, cathode design, separator modification, and electrolytic additives to enhance battery efficiency and longevity. She utilizes cutting-edge in-situ characterization techniques to analyze electrochemical behavior and optimize performance. Her work contributes to next-generation energy storage solutions, crucial for applications in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and portable electronics. With a strong background in nanomaterials and interfacial processes, she aims to revolutionize battery technology for a more sustainable and energy-efficient future. ⚡🔋🔍

Awards & Honors 🏆🎖️

  • China National Scholarship (2020) 🏆

  • Zhang Qian-Er Scholarship (2025) 🎖️

  • State Scholarship Fund (2024) 🏅

  • “Triple-A Student” Honor at Xiamen University (2016–2021) 🏅

  • Academic Scholarships (Doctoral: 2021–2024 | Master: 2018–2020 | Bachelor: 2015–2016) 🎓

  • Mindu International Bank Scholarship (2018) 🏦

  • Cubic Scholarship (2017) 🏅

  • Outstanding Graduate of Xiamen University (2018) 🎓

  • Outstanding Prize – Environmental Protection Contest (2017) 🌍

  • Outstanding Participant – Social Practice Activity (2016) 🏅

  • “Outstanding Individual” – Summer Social Practice (2015) 🏆

  • “Energy College Outstanding Worker” (2014) 🎖️

Publication Top Notes

  • “Sulfur defect engineering controls Li₂S crystal orientation towards dendrite-free lithium metal batteries” (2025) – Nature Communications ​

  • “Regulating microstructure via in situ calcium incorporation to improve Na-ion storage in hard carbon” (2025) – Journal of Energy Storage

  • “A P–O functional group anchoring Pt–Co electrocatalyst for high-durability PEMFCs” (2024) – Energy & Environmental Science

  • “A Formula to Customize Cathode Binder for Lithium Ion Battery” (2024) – Advanced Energy Materials ​

  • “Tuning CO₂ Electrocatalytic Reduction Path for High Performance of Li‐CO₂ Battery” (2024) – Advanced Functional Materials ​

  • “Catalyst for polysulfide conversion by Mo₂C/MoO₃ hybrids modified separator in lithium-sulfur batteries” (2023) – Materials Today Physics ​

  • “Fluorinated carbonate-based electrolyte engineering solvation structure for high-voltage Li||LiNiO₂ cell” (2023) – Chemical Engineering Journal ​

  • “A functional electrolyte additive enabling robust interphases in high-voltage Li||LiNi₀.₈Co₀.₁Mn₀.₁O₂ batteries at elevated temperatures” (2022) – Journal of Materials Chemistry A ​

 

Longwei Yin | Electrochemical Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Longwei Yin | Electrochemical Energy | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Longwei Yin, Shandong University, China.

Longwei Yin is a distinguished professor and doctoral supervisor at Shandong University’s School of Materials. He specializes in energy conversion and storage materials, contributing to solar cells, electrochemical energy storage, and photocatalysis. With over 300 publications in top journals like Nature Materials, Advanced Materials, and JACS, his research has been cited over 20,000 times. He has led 20+ national and provincial projects and holds 30 invention patents. A recipient of prestigious honors, including the National Outstanding Youth Fund and the Taishan Scholars Program, he actively supports China’s dual-carbon strategy. 🇨🇳🔋🌞

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Education and Experience

  • Doctoral Supervisor at Shandong University, School of Materials 🏫
  • National “New Century Millions Talent Project” recipient (2010) 🏆
  • Awarded Special Government Allowance by the State Council (2007) 💰
  • Distinguished Professor under the Taishan Scholars Program ⛰️
  • Led 20+ Research Projects, including National Key R&D Programs 🔬

Suitability summary 

Dr. Longwei Yin, a distinguished professor and doctoral supervisor at the School of Materials, Shandong University, is highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award for his groundbreaking contributions to energy conversion and storage materials. With an exceptional research portfolio spanning over 300 high-impact publications in top-tier journals such as Nature Materials, Nature Communications, Advanced Materials, JACS, and Angewandte Chemie, his work has been cited over 20,000 times, demonstrating its profound impact on the scientific community.

Professional Development

Longwei Yin’s research focuses on functional material design for energy applications, addressing major strategic goals related to China’s dual-carbon policy. His work spans solar energy conversion, electrochemical energy storage, and photocatalysis, integrating fundamental science with applied engineering. As a leading figure in materials science, he has directed multiple national and international research projects, fostering collaborations in renewable energy technologies. Beyond academia, he serves as a director in multiple national materials and physical vision societies, contributing significantly to policy and innovation in sustainable energy development. His research continues to drive breakthroughs in next-generation energy materials and devices. 🚀🌱🔋

Research Focus

Longwei Yin specializes in energy conversion and storage materials, contributing to advances in sustainable energy solutions. His research integrates solar cell technology, electrochemical energy storage devices, and photocatalysis, aiming to enhance efficiency and sustainability. By developing functional materials with controlled properties, he tackles critical challenges in energy sustainability. His work supports China’s dual-carbon goals, emphasizing innovative materials for clean energy applications. With a deep focus on both theoretical and applied research, he pioneers next-generation solutions for renewable energy storage and conversion, bridging the gap between material science and real-world energy demands. 🌞🔋🔬

Awards And Honours

  • National Outstanding Youth Fund recipient (2010) 🏅
  • National “New Century Millions Talent Project” awardee 🏆
  • Special Government Allowance from the State Council (2007) 💰
  • Taishan Scholars Distinguished Professor ⛰️
  • Ministry of Education’s New Century Outstanding Talent Plan honoree 🎓
  • Director of National Materials Society, National Society of Physical Vision, and National Electric Mirror Society 🎯
  • Principal Investigator of 20+ National & Provincial Research Projects 🔬
  • Holds 30+ Invention Patents in Energy Materials 📜

Publication Top Noted

1️⃣ “Tuning Dual Catalytic Active Sites of Pt Single Atoms Paired with High-Entropy Alloy Nanoparticles for Advanced Li-O₂ Batteries” – ACS Nano, 2025

2️⃣ “Enhanced Pseudocapacitive Li⁺ Charge Storage on Lithium-Rich Disordered Rock Salt Vanadium Oxide Nanocrystalline” – Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024

3️⃣ “In Situ Synthesis of Lithiophilic Ag Sites in 3D MOF-Derived Nitrogen-Doped Porous Carbon Composites Towards Dendrite-Free Lithium Metal Anodes” – Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 2024

4️⃣ “Revealing the Effect of the Microstructure on Potassium Storage Behavior in a Two-Dimensional Mesoporous Carbon Anode” – ACS Nano, 2024 (📑 2 citations)

5️⃣ “Integrating Activated Inorganic Fluoride Nanocrystals with Polar Polymer for Wide-Temperature Solid Lithium Metal Batteries” – ACS Energy Letters, 2024 (📑 2 citations)

6️⃣ “High-Performance All-Solid-State Li–Se Battery Based on Selenium Loaded on Ti₃C₂ MXene Cathode” – Green Energy and Resources, 2024 (📑 2 citations)

You-Dong Kim | fuel cell technologies | Best Researcher Award

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You-Dong Kim | fuel cell technologies | Best Researcher Award 

Mr.You-Dong Kim, Colorado School of Mines, United States.

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Education and Experience

  • 🎓 Ph.D. Candidate in Material Science (2020–2025)
    Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado, USA
    Advisors: Prof. Ryan O’Hayre and Prof. Neal Sullivan
  • 🎓 M.Eng. in Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Engineering (2016–2018)
    Sejong University, Seoul, South Korea
    Advisor: Prof. Jun-Young Park
  • 🎓 B.Eng. in Advanced Materials Engineering (2011–2016)
    Sejong University, Seoul, South Korea
  • 🛠 Research Experience in Solid Oxide Cells and Electrochemical Testing
    Techniques include tape-casting, spray coating, machine learning applications, and electrochemical analysis 📊.

Suitability For The Award

Mr. Youdong Kim’s extensive research in the field of Material Science, particularly his work on Solid Oxide Cells (SOCs) and Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cells (PCFCs), positions him as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His efforts in the fabrication and testing of SOCs demonstrate his commitment to advancing energy technologies, which are critical for sustainable energy solutions.

Professional Development 

Awards and Honors 

  • 🏆 University Fellowship (2020–2024)
    Awarded by Colorado School of Mines

Publications

  • “Towards improved stability in proton-conducting ceramic fuel cells” – Meisel, C., Huang, J., Kim, Y.-D., O’Hayre, R., Sullivan, N.P. (2024) – Cited by: 1 📄
  • “Improving tubular protonic ceramic fuel cell performance by compensating Ba evaporation via a Ba-excess optimized proton conducting electrolyte synthesis strategy” – Kim, Y.-D., Kim, I.-H., Meisel, C., Sullivan, N.P., O’Hayre, R. (2024) – Cited by: 3 📄
  • “Tuning the Co/Fe ratio in BaCoxFe0.8−xZr0.1Y0.1O3−δ, a promising triple ionic and electronic conducting oxide, to boost electrolysis and fuel cell performance” – Shin, Y., Kim, Y.-D., Sanders, M., Walker, M., O’Hayre, R. (2022) – Cited by: 15 📄
  • “Proton-conducting ceramics for water electrolysis and hydrogen production at elevated pressure” – Herradon, C., Le, L., Meisel, C., O’Hayre, R., Sullivan, N.P. (2022) – Cited by: 24 📄
  • “Performance degradation in proton-conducting ceramic fuel cell and electrolyzer stacks” – Le, L.Q., Meisel, C., Hernandez, C.H., O’Hayre, R., Sullivan, N.P. (2022) – Cited by: 26 📄
  • “Cobalt-free perovskite Ba1-xNdxFeO3-δ air electrode materials for reversible solid oxide cells” – Kim, Y.-D., Yang, J.-Y., Saqib, M., Song, S.-J., Park, J.-Y. (2021) – Cited by: 35 📄

Dr. V. SELVARANI | Fuel cell award | Best Faculty Award

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Dr. V. SELVARANI | Fuel cell award | Best Faculty Award 

Dr. V. SELVARANI, St.Joseph’s Institute of Technology,Chennai, India

Dr. V. Selvarani is an accomplished chemist with over 17 years of experience in teaching and research. She currently serves as an Associate Professor in Chemistry at St. Joseph’s Institute of Technology, Chennai. Dr. Selvarani earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Presidency College, affiliated with Madras University, in 2022. Her doctoral research focused on enhancing the electrocatalytic performance of non-noble metal nanoparticles for eco-friendly power generation, under the guidance of Dr. B. Muthukumaran.She holds an M.Phil. in Chemistry from Bharathidasan University, where her research on metal ion catalysis in the perborate oxidation of hexacyanoferrate(II) was highly regarded. Dr. Selvarani also earned her M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Chemistry from ADM Arts & Science College for Women, Nagapattinam, securing first-class honors in both.Dr. Selvarani has actively participated in numerous co-curricular activities, including clearing four NPTEL certification training programs offered by IIT with Elite certification and engaging in NSS camps. Her professional skills include innovative thinking, adaptability, and a strong dedication to her work. She has held various administrative positions such as File Incharge, Advisory Board Member, and Chemistry Lab Incharge at St. Joseph’s Institute of Technology.

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🎓 Educational Qualification:

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry
    Presidency College, Madras University
    2022
    Highly Commented
  • M.Phil in Chemistry
    Bharathidasan University
    2007
    82% (1st with Distinction)
  • M.Sc. in Chemistry
    ADM Arts & Science College For Women, Nagapattinam
    Bharathidasan University
    2006
    73.42% (1st)
  • B.Sc. in Chemistry
    ADM Arts & Science College For Women, Nagapattinam
    Bharathidasan University
    2004
    62.36% (1st)

🔬 Research Interests:

  • Fuel Cell
  • Catalysis
  • Preparation of Nanomaterials
  • Crystal Growth

📚 Research Work:

M.Phil Research:
Title: Metal Ion Catalysis in Perborate Oxidation of HexaCyanoFerrate(II)
Guide: Dr. B. Muthukumaran, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Presidency College, Chennai

Ph.D. Research:
Title: Enhancing Electrocatalytic Performance of Non-noble Metal Nanoparticles for Eco-friendly Power Generation
Guide: Dr. B. Muthukumaran, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Presidency College, Chennai

📝 Co-curricular Activities:

  • Cleared 4 NPTEL certification training programs offered by IIT with Elite certification.
  • Participated in NSS Camp

💼 Personal Skills:

  • Quick learner
  • Dedicated and sincere
  • Innovative and positive thinker
  • Adaptable to various situations

🔧 Administrative Positions:

  • File Incharge, St. Joseph’s Institute of Technology
  • Advisory Board Member, St. Joseph’s Institute of Technology
  • Academic Committee Member
  • Chemistry Lab Incharge
  • NBA Coordinator
  • Anna University, AICTE Commission Department Coordinator
  • Industry Coordinator
  • Recruitment Incharge
  • Cultural Incharge
  • Tamil Club Incharge
  • Department Coordinator for Civil Services Examinations

🧪 Professional Experience:

  • St. Joseph’s Institute of Technology, Chennai
    Associate Professor in Chemistry
    August 2011 – Present
  • Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering, Chennai
    July 2009 – August 2011
  • V.K.K Vijayan Engineering College, Chennai
    October 2007 – October 2008
  • Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai
    September 2006 – September 2007

Publication Top Notes :

Enhanced ethylene glycol oxidation in membraneless fuel cells: Comparative analysis of nickel alloy nanocatalysts

Influence of Laser Treatment Medium on the Surface Topography Characteristics of Laser Surface-Modified Resorbable Mg3Zn Alloy and Mg3Zn1HA Nanocomposite

Evaluation of iron-based alloy nanocatalysts for the electrooxidation of ethylene glycol in membraneless fuel cells

Enhanced electrochemical performance of Pt–Sn–In/C nanoparticles for membraneless fuel cells

Enhanced electrocatalytic activity of Pd-Ir-Ni, Pd-Ir-Mo and Pd- Ir-Rh nanoparticles supported on cellulose-based carbon (CC) for membraneless sodium perborate fuel cells (MLSPBFCs)