Jie Wang | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Jie Wang | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Qingdao Agricultural University | China

Prof. Jie Wang is an accomplished scholar in materials science, specializing in the design and construction of functional materials with applications in renewable energy, electrocatalysis, and advanced energy storage systems. He has authored over 100 publications in leading international journals, which have collectively garnered more than 6,580 citations, reflecting his significant research impact with an impressive h-index of 47. His research contributions span electrocatalysis for zinc-air and lithium-ion batteries, oxygen evolution and reduction reactions, water splitting, and the rational design of nanostructured materials such as transition metal sulfides, perovskites, and metal-organic frameworks. Prof. Wang has undertaken collaborative research at globally recognized institutions and serves as a corresponding or first author on numerous high-impact studies published in journals such as Advanced Materials, Advanced Functional Materials, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, and Energy Storage Materials. His work has been recognized through prestigious awards including multiple provincial and national-level prizes in natural science and outstanding research achievements. Alongside his publications, he has successfully led several major national and regional research grants focused on energy storage, electrocatalysis, and sustainable materials development. Through his extensive scholarly output, mentorship, and innovative research directions, Prof. Jie Wang continues to make influential contributions to advancing materials science and energy technologies.

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Featured Publications

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (2025). Porous carbon with predominant graphitic nitrogen and abundant defects mediated by reductive molten salt enables boosted sulfur conversion for room-temperature sodium-sulfur batteries. Chemical Engineering Journal.

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (2025). Enhancing oxygen evolution electrocatalysis in heazlewoodite: Unveiling the critical role of entropy levels and surface reconstruction. Advanced Materials.

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (2025). Optimizing aqueous zinc-sulfur battery performance via regulating acetonitrile co-solvents and carbon nanotube carriers. ChemSusChem.

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (2025). Homogeneous bismuth dopants regulate cerium oxide structure to boost hydrogen peroxide electrosynthesis via two-electron oxygen reduction. Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers.

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (2025). Promoting effect of copper doping on LaMO₃ (M = Mn, Fe, Co, Ni) perovskite-supported gold catalysts for selective gas-phase ethanol oxidation. Catalysts.

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (2025). Structural regulation of NiFe LDH under spontaneous corrosion to enhance the oxygen evolution properties. ChemSusChem.

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (2025). Exploring the efficiency of N, N-dimethylformamide for aqueous zinc-sulfur batteries. Science China Chemistry.

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (2024). Expediting corrosion engineering for sulfur-doped, self-supporting Ni-Fe layered dihydroxide in efficient aqueous oxygen evolution. Catalysts.

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (2024). Rational design of electrolyte additives for improved solid electrolyte interphase formation on graphite anodes: A study of 1,3,6-hexanetrinitrile. Energies.

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (2024). Phase modulation of nickel-tin alloys in regulating electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction properties. Rare Metals.

Anding Xu | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Anding Xu | Energy | Best Researcher Award

South China University of Technology | China

Assist. Prof. Dr. Anding Xu is a distinguished researcher in the field of energy storage materials with a focus on advanced sodium-ion and potassium-ion battery technologies. Holding a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from South China University of Technology (SCUT), he has conducted pioneering research on heteronanostructure interfaces, 2D and porous nanomaterials, novel nanoscale architecture design, and electrode materials surface engineering to enhance energy storage mechanisms. Prior to his PhD, he earned a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from SCUT and a Bachelor’s degree in Light Chemical Engineering from Xi’an Polytechnic University. Dr. Xu has served as a Postdoctoral Fellow and currently as an Assistant Research Fellow at the School of Emergent Soft Matter, SCUT, where he focuses on controllable synthesis, interface structure regulation, and the sodium storage mechanism of carbon-based antimony single atoms and clusters composites. With 24 publications, 588 citations, and an h-index of 15, his work has appeared in high-impact journals including Small, Advanced Functional Materials, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, covering topics such as MOF-derived porous carbon, Sb atomic clusters, Bi@N-doped carbon sheets, and high-performance anode materials. His research contributions have significantly advanced the understanding of nanostructured electrode materials, demonstrating exceptional potential for next-generation, high-rate, long-life energy storage solutions.

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Featured Publications

  • "MOF-Derived Hierarchically Porous Carbon with Orthogonal Channels for Advanced Na-Se Batteries"

  • "Constructing High-content Sb Atomic Clusters and Robust Sb-O-C Bond in Sb/C Composites for Ultrahigh Rate and Long-Term Sodium Storage"

  • "2D Bismuth@N-Doped Carbon Sheets for Ultrahigh Rate and Stable Potassium Storage"

  • "Sb2O3@ Sb nanoparticles impregnated in N-doped carbon microcages for ultralong life and high-rate sodium ion batteries"

  • "Ultrahigh Rate Performance of Hollow Antimony Nanoparticles Impregnated in Open Carbon Boxes for Sodium-Ion Battery under Elevated Temperature"

  • "Alloyed BiSb Nanoparticles Confined in Tremella-Like Carbon Microspheres for Ultralong-Life Potassium Ion Batteries"

  • "CuSe2 Nanocubes Enabling Efficient Sodium Storage"

  • "Confining MoSe2 Nanosheets into N-Doped Hollow Porous Carbon Microspheres for Fast-Charged and Long-Life Potassium-Ion Storage"

  • "Enhanced pseudocapacitance contribution to outstanding Li-storage performance for a reduced graphene oxide-wrapped FeS composite anode"

  • "Sulfur/Nitrogen Co-Doped In-Plane Porous Carbon Nanosheets as Superior Anode of Potassium-Ion Batteries"

 

 

Shanmugavelayutham Gurusamy | Physics and Astronomy | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Shanmugavelayutham Gurusamy | Physics and Astronomy | Best Researcher Award

Bharathiar University | India

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🌱 Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Shanmugavelayutham Gurusamy began his scholarly journey in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, where he completed his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Physics at the prestigious PSG College of Arts and Science. His academic curiosity led him to earn a Ph.D. in Plasma Physics from Bharathiar University in 2005. His early academic years were marked by excellence, as evidenced by his status as a rank holder during his undergraduate studies.

💼 Professional Endeavors

Dr. Gurusamy’s career has been rich with international and interdisciplinary experience. He began as a Junior Research Fellow at Bharathiar University, followed by several critical research roles in Japan, including stints at Osaka University and The University of Tokyo. His industry expertise was sharpened through his time at Shinoda Plasma Co. and ADTEC Plasma Co. in Japan, where he worked as a Research and Process Engineer. Since 2011, he has been shaping minds and advancing research as an Associate Professor at Bharathiar University.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Gurusamy is a pioneer in plasma physics applications, focusing on both thermal and non-thermal plasmas. His innovative work includes plasma diagnostics, development of plasma-sprayed thermal barrier coatings, PTA technology for large-area film displays, and surface treatments for textile and biomedical applications. His research also explores atmospheric pressure plasmas for applications in drug delivery, electrocatalysis, and polymer modification.

🏆 Accolades and Recognition

Dr. Gurusamy’s work has earned him multiple honors, including:

  • ➤ Best Senior Faculty Award (2019)

  • ➤ International Travel Grants from DST, India

  • ➤ DAE-BRNS Junior Research Fellowship
    He is a respected member of numerous scientific organizations including PSSI, PSI, JSAP, IAPS, and SID-Japan, and has served as a Councillor in PSSI (2017–2019).

🌍 Impact and Influence

With over 844 citations, an h-index of 20, and i10-index of 31, Dr. Gurusamy has made a profound impact on the global scientific community. His research has found applications in hydrogen energy, supercapacitors, smart textiles, and biomedical engineering. He has guided 8 Ph.D. and 13 M.Phil. scholars and has numerous high-impact journal publications to his name, with collaborations across Japan, Taiwan, and Canada.

🔮 Legacy and Future Contributions

Dr. Gurusamy’s legacy lies in his blend of academic rigor and industrial relevance. His projects funded by DST, DRDO, RUSA, and DAE-BRNS showcase his ability to address both foundational and applied scientific challenges. As a mentor, innovator, and global collaborator, he continues to inspire a new generation of researchers in plasma science and materials engineering.

Publications


📄 Single-step synthesis of MgAl₂O₄/MgO nanocomposites from MgAl scraps by thermal plasma technique for bi-functional applications of supercapacitor and waste-water treatment
Authors: L. Kumaresan, G. Shanmugavelayutham
Journal: Ceramics International
Year: 2024


📄 Effective incorporation of surface functional groups through direct current glow discharge plasma treatment to increase the chelation of metal ions onto zein/chitosan composite films
Authors: Vijay Dhanabal M.H., G. Shanmugavelayutham, P. Premasudha
Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
Year: 2025


📄 Development of robust dual-functional NiX (X: Fe, TiO₂) electrocatalysts via atmospheric plasma spray for efficient water splitting applications
Authors: Bharani B. Narayanan, M.H. Vijay Dhanabal, G. Shanmugavelayutham
Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Year: 2024


📄 Plasma surface treatment for enhanced supercapacitor and oxygen evolution reaction: Single-step preparation of carbon-coated nickel nanoparticles
Authors: Lakshmanan Kumaresan, Bharani B. Narayanan, M.H. Vijay Dhanabal, G. Shanmugavelayutham
Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds
Year: 2024


📄 Plasma assisted single-step synthesis of carbon-coated SrFe₂O₄ electrodes for enhancing supercapacitor and oxygen evolution reaction
Authors: Lakshmanan Kumaresan, Amarnath A. Pasupathi, Bharani B. Narayanan, Subramaniam S. Yugeswaran, G. Shanmugavelayutham
Journal: Surfaces and Interfaces
Year: 2024