Chengcheng Hu | 2D Materials and Beyond | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Chengcheng Hu | 2D Materials and Beyond | Research Excellence Award

Northeastern University | China

Dr. Chengcheng Hu is a computational materials scientist specializing in theoretical and first-principles investigations of advanced energy materials. Her research centers on the rational design of two-dimensional van der Waals heterostructures for next-generation alkali metal–ion batteries. Using density functional theory and electrochemical modeling, she explores interfacial mechanisms governing ionic transport, mechanical stability, and charge storage performance. Dr. Chengcheng Hu has published peer-reviewed articles in high-impact SCI-indexed journals such as Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers and Electrochimica Acta. Her work contributes to establishing predictive computational frameworks that guide experimental development of high-rate, durable battery anodes. She also actively serves as a reviewer for international journals in electrochemistry and materials science, supporting the advancement of rigorous computational research.

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Rapid room-temperature H2S detection based on Bi2S3/CuO heterostructures: the synergy of increased surface-adsorbed oxygen and a heterojunction effect

– Chengcheng Hu; Meiling Yu; Zhenze Zhou; Chenda Wei; You Wang; Juanyuan Hao · Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers, 2025

Shuai Zhao | 2D Materials and Beyond | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Shuai Zhao | 2D Materials and Beyond | Best Researcher Award

Soochow University | China

Dr. Shuai Zhao, is a distinguished researcher specializing in organic functional molecular low-dimensional materials and optoelectronics, focusing on the design, programmable self-assembly, and cascade energy conversion mechanisms of organic cocrystals and heterostructures. His research has achieved significant breakthroughs in molecular systems, controllable synthesis, and mechanism elucidation, enabling precise fabrication of multicomponent block heterostructures and advanced optical materials. Dr. Shuai Zhao authored 8 peer-reviewed publications, in high-impact journals such as J. Am. Chem. Soc., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., Adv. Funct. Mater., Nano Lett., and Small, contributing to scalable synthesis of organic core/shell architectures, dual- and multi-wavelength optical waveguides, and continuously tunable organic cocrystal alloys for photonic integration and display applications. His work is cited 26 times across 21 documents, with an h-index of 2, reflecting his growing impact in the field. He holds a granted Chinese invention patent and has secured competitive research funding, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Youth Program) and the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (Youth Program). Dr. Shuai Zhao’s pioneering work on stepwise epitaxial growth, programmable in-situ co-assembly, and dynamic control of optical outputs has advanced understanding of structure–property relationships in low-dimensional organic materials. Recognized through postdoctoral talent awards and provincial excellence programs, he actively contributes to the research community via editorial service, peer review, and development of novel strategies for molecular design, photonic device integration, and multifunctional organic optical materials, establishing him as a leading figure in organic optoelectronic research.

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  • Zhao, S., Zhang, J.-X., Wang, L., Xu, C.-F., Ma, Y., Wang, X.-D., & Liao, L.-S. (2025). Stepwise epitaxial growth of core-shell organic crystals for advanced dual-emission optical applications. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 47, 15510–15518. https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.2025xxxx

  • Zhao, S., Zhang, J.-X., Xu, C.-F., Ma, Y., Luo, J.-H., Lin, H., Shi, Y., Wang, X.-D., & Liao, L.-S. (2024). Programmable in-situ co-assembly of organic multi-block nanowires for cascade optical waveguides. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 63, e202412712. https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202412712

  • Jiang, J.-H., Zhao, S., Sun, Y., & Wang, X.-D.* (2025). From binary to higher-order organic cocrystals: Design principles and performance optimization. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 64, e202507102. https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202507102

  • Deng, X.-Y., Zhao, S., Zhang, J.-X., Tu, J.-N., Lv, Z.-J., Zhang, X., Lu, J.-Y., Hu, Y., Zhao, C., Shi, Y.-L., & Wang, X.-D. (2025). Molecular-template vertical epitaxial growth of two-dimensional stacked organic cocrystal. Advanced Materials, in minor review.

  • Zhang, J.-X., Zhao, S., Lu, Z., & Wang, X.-D.* (2025). Flourishing organic active optical waveguides with diversity and creativity. Advanced Functional Materials, e06412. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202506412