Hong Jin | Nano-Materials | Distinguished Scientist Award

Prof. Dr. Hong Jin, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China.

Prof. Dr. Hong Jin 👨‍🔬 is a professor-level senior engineer at the School of Nano-Science and Nano-Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China 🇨🇳. Based in Suzhou 🏙️, he serves as the Deputy Director of Nano-Materials at the Suzhou Academy. With a Ph.D. in Agricultural & Bioresources Engineering from South Dakota State University 🎓, Dr. Jin has coauthored 50+ publications 📚 and holds multiple patents 🧾. His work focuses on advanced electrode materials for water purification 💧, electrocatalysis ⚡, and energy storage 🔋. He has received several prestigious awards 🏆 and leads projects funded by national and international foundations 🌍.

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Education & Experience

🎓 Education:

📍 2011.8–2014.8: Ph.D., Agricultural & Bioresources Engineering, South Dakota State University – Focus: Advanced carbon development
📍 2009.9–2011.8: M.Sc., Marine Chemistry, East China Normal University
📍 2002.9–2006.7: B.Sc., Applied Chemistry, Harbin Institute of Technology

🧑‍🔬 Professional Experience:

🔬 2020.9–Present: Professor-level Senior Engineer, Xi’an Jiaotong University
🧪 2018.10–Present: Deputy Director, Nano-Materials, Suzhou Academy
🧫 2015.4–2020.9: Associate Research Fellow, Suzhou Academy, Xi’an Jiaotong University

Summary Suitability For The Award

Prof. Dr. Hong Jin, a professor-level senior engineer at the School of Nano-Science and Nano-Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China, is a highly deserving Candidate for the Distinguished Scientist Award in recognition of his exceptional achievements in nanomaterials, energy conversion systems, and environmental engineering. With a multidisciplinary academic foundation in applied chemistry, marine chemistry, and a Ph.D. in Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering from South Dakota State University, Dr. Jin has forged a research career that bridges fundamental science with industrial impact.

Professional Development

Dr. Hong Jin continuously advances professionally through research collaborations 🌐, grant acquisition 💼, and cross-disciplinary innovation. His leadership role as Deputy Director at Suzhou Academy enables him to guide cutting-edge research on nano-materials 🔍. He actively contributes to the academic community with 50+ peer-reviewed publications 📝 and several patent filings. Dr. Jin’s expertise has been recognized through national and international projects backed by organizations like the National Science Foundation of China and industrial collaborations such as Saint-Gobain 🤝. He stays current in the field by attending scientific forums, mentoring young scientists 👨‍🏫, and engaging in high-impact research 📈.

Research Focus

Dr. Jin’s research focuses on developing advanced nanomaterials 🧪 for energy storage 🔋, water treatment 💦, and electrochemical applications ⚡. His work addresses the performance and scalability of energy systems such as Li-S batteries, silicon and LTO anodes, and supercapacitors 💡. He also explores electrocatalysts and carbon materials for sustainable energy and environmental solutions 🌿. His interdisciplinary approach integrates chemistry, materials science, and environmental engineering 🔄, contributing to global progress in clean energy and green technologies 🌍. The ultimate aim is to create efficient, cost-effective, and eco-friendly solutions for critical industrial and environmental challenges 🔧.

Awards & Honors

🏆 Joseph F. Nelson Award
🏅 2018 IAAM Young Scientist Award
💰 Grants from:
- National Science Foundation of China 🇨🇳
- Jiangsu Province Fundamental Research Foundation
- Suzhou City Key Industry Technological Innovation Foundation 🏭
- Saint-Gobain & XJTU Cooperation Foundation 🤝

Publication Top Noted

📘 Three-dimensional topological porous carbon/carbon nanotube/graphene matrix decorated with CoFe alloy for lithium-sulfur batteries (2025) — Carbon 🔋🧪

📘 CoS-FeS heterostructures supported by N-doped carbon nanocage as efficient catalyst for lithium-sulfur batteries (2025) — Journal of Power Sources ⚡🔬

📘 A Facilely Synthesized NiCo₂S₄ with Two Mutually Reinforcing Active Sites for High-Performance Lithium–Sulfur Batteries (2023) — ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces ⚙️🔋

📘 A novel flower-like hierarchical aluminum-based MOF anode for high-performance lithium-ion batteries (2022) — CrystEngComm 🌸🔋

📘 Promising Au&CNTs@N-Doped Hierarchical Carbon Composite for High-Performance Lithium–Sulfur Batteries (2022) — Energy & Fuels 💡🔋

📘 Rapid Oxidation Synthesis of Hollow Cupric Oxide-Decorated rGO with High Performance and Kinetically Enhanced Lithium Storage (2022) — Energy & Fuels 🚀🧪

📘 Yolk–Shell Cu₂O@CuO‐decorated RGO for High‐Performance Lithium‐Ion Battery Anode (2022) — Energy & Environmental Materials 🥚🔋

📘 Direct laser writing of pure lignin on carbon cloth for highly flexible supercapacitors with enhanced areal capacitance (2021) — Sustainable Energy & Fuels ♻️⚡

📘 The synergetic effects of citric acid and rice husk derived honeycomb carbon matrix on silicon anode for lithium ion batteries (2020) — Sustainable Energy & Fuels 🍚🔋

📘 A green-synthetic spiderweb-like Si@Graphene-oxide anode material with multifunctional citric acid binder (2020) — Carbon 🕸️🔋

📘 Novel construction of nanostructured carbon materials as sulfur hosts for advanced lithium‐sulfur batteries (2020) — International Journal of Energy Research ⚛️🔋

Xikui Wang | Nano Manufacturing | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xikui Wang, Guizhou University, China.

Dr. Xikui Wang 👨‍🔬, born in October 1987, is an Associate Professor at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Guizhou University, China 🇨🇳. His expertise lies in Materials Science and Engineering, focusing on bionic super-wetting coatings and intelligent surface designs 🌊🧪. A senior member of multiple prestigious societies including the Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society and the International Society of Bionic Engineering 🤝, Dr. Wang is also an active reviewer for high-impact journals like ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces and Applied Surface Science 📚. He earned his Ph.D. in 2019 and continues to lead innovative research in materials and nanotechnology 🔬.

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Education & Experience

🎓 Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University (2016.03–2019.09)
🎓 Master’s in Mechanical Manufacturing and Automation, Guizhou University (2012.09–2015.07)
🎓 Bachelor’s in Material Forming and Control Engineering, Guizhou University (2008.09–2012.07)
👨‍🏫 Associate Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, Guizhou University

Summary Suitability For The Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xikui Wang, a distinguished scholar at Guizhou University, China, stands out as a top contender for the Best Researcher Award owing to his impactful and interdisciplinary contributions to Materials Science and Engineering. With a Ph.D. from Southeast University, Dr. Wang has pioneered innovative research in bionic super-wetting surfaces, micro/nano-manufacturing, and corrosion-resistant coatings. His work is inspired by biological phenomena—like desert beetles and pitcher plants—and applies these insights to address real-world challenges such as water scarcity, climate resilience, and industrial corrosion.

Professional Development

Dr. Wang has actively expanded his academic and scientific influence through participation in interdisciplinary research and professional societies 🧠🌐. He is a senior member of the Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society, a member of the International Society of Bionic Engineering, and the Chinese Composites Society 🏛️. His editorial and peer-review contributions to renowned journals like Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Energy, and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces reflect his respected standing in the academic community 📖📝. Dr. Wang frequently collaborates across disciplines, pushing the frontiers of micro/nano manufacturing and bionic surface design for real-world applications 🌍🔧.

Research Focus

Dr. Wang’s research revolves around bionic intelligent structures, micro/nano manufacturing, and functional coatings 🧬🛠️. He designs superhydrophobic and superdihydrophobic surfaces inspired by nature, applying them in water harvesting, anti-icing, self-cleaning, and anti-condensation technologies ❄️💧. Utilizing ultrasound, laser, and additive manufacturing techniques, his work draws inspiration from organisms like desert beetles and spider silk 🕷️🐞. Additionally, he focuses on corrosion-resistant coatings for extreme environments 🛡️🌫️. His research bridges nature and engineering, delivering eco-friendly and sustainable solutions for climate resilience, energy efficiency, and industrial performance 🌱⚙️.

Awards & Honors

🧑‍🔬 Recognized Reviewer for top journals: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Energy, Applied Surface Science
🧑‍💼 Senior Member, Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society
🌍 Member, International Society of Bionic Engineering
🧵 Member, Chinese Composites Society

Publication Top Noted

Efficient fog harvesting system inspired by cactus spine and spider silk with vertical crisscross spindle structure (2025)
Bioinspired 1D structures for water harvesting: Theory, design and application (2025)
Smart Materials and Micro/Nanoarchitectonics for Water Harvesting: From Fundamental Mechanism to Advanced Application (2024)
Superamphiphobic coatings with polymer-wrapped particles: enhancing water harvesting (2019) – Cited by: 154
Water harvesting method via a hybrid superwettable coating with superhydrophobic and superhydrophilic nanoparticles (2019) – Cited by: 198
Enhancing Nucleation and Detachment of Condensed Drops by Hybrid Wetting Surfaces (2018) – Cited by: 74