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.

Longwei Yin | Electrochemical Energy | Best Researcher Award

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 MaterialsAdvanced 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)

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. 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. 🔋🌍💧

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Education:

  • Ph.D. in Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of California, Berkeley (2017) 🎓
  • M.S. & B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology (2011) 🛠️
  • Postdoc in Material Science, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (2017-2021) 🧪

Professional Experience:

  • Assistant Professor, Rochester Institute of Technology (2021-present) 🏫
  • Associate Director, Battery Prototype Center (2022-present) 🔋
  • Co-Founder & CEO, CALSTERMER LLC (2014-2018) 💼

Suitability for The Award

  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 (🏆🎖️

  • US-EDA Build Back Better Act ($1.3M/yr) – Co-PI 🏆
  • DoE-VTO Battery500 Program ($900K) – Co-PI 🏅
  • DoD-ARO Young Investigator Program ($120K/yr) – PI 🎖️
  • NYSP2I Pollution Prevention Fund ($150K/yr) – PI 🌍
  • ACS-ND Grant ($50K/yr) – PI 💼

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