Haimin Li | Advanced Materials Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Haimin Li | Advanced Materials Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Southwest Petroleum University | China

Prof. Haimin Li is a distinguished researcher and Associate Professor at the School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, China. A recognized high-level overseas-educated talent in Sichuan Province, she has significantly contributed to the development and innovation in perovskite solar cell technology. As a member of the Chinese Photovoltaic Industry Platform Expert Committee and a former visiting scholar at Purdue University, she brings international experience and technical excellence to her work. Dr. Li also serves as a reviewer and guest editor for renowned international journals, and has co-authored a national-level textbook under China’s 12th Five-Year Plan.

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Strengths for the Awards✨

Prof. Haimin Li stands out as a leading researcher in the field of photovoltaic materials and solar energy conversion, with particular emphasis on perovskite and perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells. Her academic credentials are robust, having earned a Ph.D. in Materials Physics and Chemistry from Sichuan University, complemented by a prestigious visiting scholar position at Purdue University. Currently an Associate Professor at Southwest Petroleum University, Dr. Li has amassed a rich portfolio of research achievements.

She has co-authored over 50 SCI-indexed publications, with many appearing in top-tier journals such as Advanced Materials, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, and Applied Surface Science. Notably, her most recent article published in Advanced Materials (2025) titled “Nucleation modification in Two-Step Slot-Die Coating toward efficient Large Scale Perovskite/Silicon tandems” exemplifies innovation in the scalable fabrication of tandem solar cells.

Prof. Li’s active engagement in multimillion-RMB national and provincial research projects, including major grants from the Sichuan Province and the Chengdu Science and Technology Bureau, showcases her leadership in high-impact, real-world scientific initiatives. She also contributes significantly to the academic community as a peer reviewer for elite journals and a guest editor, amplifying her influence in shaping research trends.

🎓 Education

Prof. Haimin Li’s academic journey is grounded in strong multidisciplinary foundations. She earned her Ph.D. in Materials Physics and Chemistry from Sichuan University (2008–2011), preceded by an M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry from Chengdu University of Technology (2003–2006), and earlier, a diploma in Environmental Monitoring (1997–2000) from the same institution. Her academic path laid the groundwork for her specialization in thin-film materials and photovoltaic technologies.

💼 Experience

Prof. Li currently serves as an Associate Professor at Southwest Petroleum University (2020–present), where she previously held academic positions as Lecturer and Associate Professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering. From 2018 to 2020, she was a Visiting Scholar at Purdue University, USA, further enhancing her global perspective. Her diverse roles reflect over a decade of experience in academia, research, and international collaboration.

🔬 Research Interests On Advanced Materials Engineering

Prof. Li’s research interests center on functional thin-film materials, solar cell materials and devices, and especially perovskite solar cell technologies. She focuses on scalable fabrication methods, interface engineering, and tandem device architectures to push the limits of photovoltaic performance and stability. Her work aims to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation energy solutions, including flexible solar cells and perovskite/silicon tandem cells.

🏆 Awards

Prof. Haimin Li has been honored with more than ten national and provincial-level awards for her academic excellence and impactful research. Her recognition as a high-level overseas-educated talent in Sichuan Province and her role in China’s strategic photovoltaic research efforts highlight her leadership and innovation in renewable energy R&D.

📚 Publications

  1. Li, H., et al. Nucleation modification in Two-Step Slot-Die Coating toward efficient Large Scale Perovskite/Silicon tandems based on commercial silicon cells, Advanced Materials, 2025.
    Cited by upcoming studies on scalable perovskite fabrication.

  2. Wei, Y., Tang, Y., Li, H.*, et al. Decreased Hysteresis Benefited from Enhanced Lattice Oxygen and Promoted Band Alignment with Electron Transport Layer Modification in Perovskite Solar Cells, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2025, 17:11278–11286.
    Widely cited in electron transport engineering research.

  3. Li, H.*, et al. Enhanced (111) orientation resulted from hydrophobic protective layer for high efficiency and ambient stability of perovskite solar cells, Applied Surface Science, 2024, 686.
    Cited by works on moisture-resistant perovskite devices.

  4. Tang, Y., Lei, Y., Li, H.*, et al. An effective oxygen vacancy restrain method for flexible perovskite solar cells with enhanced performance and bending resistance, Applied Surface Science, 2023, 641.
    Referenced in flexible photovoltaic development.

  5. Gong, X., Li, H.*, et al. Enhanced Hole Mobility and Decreased Ion Migration Originated from Interface Engineering for High Quality PSCs with Average FF beyond 80%, Small Methods, 2022, 6(6).
    Frequently cited in interface optimization strategies.

🔚 Conclusion

Prof. Haimin Li stands as a pioneering figure in the field of photovoltaic energy systems, with notable achievements in perovskite solar cell innovation and thin-film technology development. Her dedication to research, teaching, and international collaboration underlines her strong candidacy for a prestigious scientific award. Through her leadership, over 50 SCI publications, and involvement in transformative national projects, Dr. Li continues to drive forward the frontier of renewable energy research.

Qingxia Chen | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Qingxia Chen | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Jiangnan university | China

Dr. Qingxia Chen currently serves as an Associate Professor at the School of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Jiangnan University. With a strong background in inorganic chemistry and nanomaterials, she has steadily built a reputation as a leading young researcher in the field of advanced material design. Her research contributions—marked by innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and impactful publications—have earned her numerous recognitions and competitive grants.

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Strengths for the Awards✨

Dr. Qingxia Chen demonstrates a remarkable trajectory in the field of chemical engineering and inorganic chemistry. With a Ph.D. from the University of Science and Technology of China and current service as an Associate Professor at Jiangnan University, her academic foundation is both prestigious and robust. She has participated in and hosted several significant national and international research projects, including high-profile programs funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Her research portfolio is exceptional, reflecting a strong focus on nanomaterials, electrocatalysis, and structural design. Notably, she has co-authored several high-impact papers in top-tier journals such as Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS) and Nature Communications. Her contributions as co-first and co-corresponding author highlight leadership and innovation in collaborative research.

🎓 Education

Dr. Chen began her academic journey with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and Technology from Hefei University of Technology (2010–2014). She pursued her Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Science and Technology of China (2014–2019), where she focused on the synthesis and engineering of nanostructured materials.

🧑‍🔬 Experience

Following her doctoral studies, Dr. Chen conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Science and Technology of China from November 2019 to August 2022. She then joined Jiangnan University as an Associate Professor, where she continues to lead innovative research in nanomaterials, catalysis, and electrochemistry. Her collaborative work spans national and international institutions and has resulted in impactful technological advancements.

🔬 Research Interests On Chemistry and Materials Science

Dr. Chen’s research interests center around the design, assembly, and application of nanomaterials, particularly in electrocatalysis, energy conversion, and microstructural engineering. Her current focus includes the development of ordered nanostructures and chiral nanomagnetic materials, with particular emphasis on their electrochemical and catalytic behavior under confined conditions. Her innovative approach merges synthetic chemistry with physical characterization techniques such as synchrotron radiation.

🏆 Awards

Dr. Chen’s excellence has been recognized with several prestigious awards:

  • Postdoctoral Innovation Talent Support Program (2020), awarded by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation

  • Special Research Assistant Support Program (2020), Chinese Academy of Sciences

  • Mozi Outstanding Youth Special Allowance (2020), University of Science and Technology of China
    These honors reflect her leadership potential and the significant promise of her research contributions.

📚 Publications

Dr. Qingxia Chen has co-authored several high-impact publications in leading journals. Below are selected works:

  1. Ordered Nanostructure Enhances Electrocatalytic Performance by Directional Micro-Electric Field, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2019, 141(27), 10729–10735. Cited by 350+ articles.

  2. Microchemical Engineering in a 3D Ordered Channel Enhances Electrocatalysis, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2021, 143(32), 12600–12608. Cited by 120+ articles.

  3. Stress-Induced Ordering Evolution of 1D Segmented Heteronanostructures and Their Chemical Post-Transformations, Nat. Commun., 2024, 15(1): 3208. Cited by 10+ articles.

  4. Regulated Photocatalytic CO₂-to-CH₃OH Pathway by Synergetic Dual Active Sites of Interlayer, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2024, 146(38), 26478–26484. Cited by 5+ articles.

  5. Confined CO in a Sandwich Structure Promotes C-C Coupling in Electrocatalytic CO₂ Reduction, Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11(17), 4183–4189. Cited by 3+ articles.

✅ Conclusion

Dr. Qingxia Chen stands as a dynamic and promising researcher whose contributions in nanomaterials and electrocatalysis are already shaping the field. Her role as a co-first and co-corresponding author in several top-tier journals underscores her scientific leadership. With a blend of academic rigor, innovation, and recognized achievements, she is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her journey is not only inspiring but also indicative of a sustained and growing impact in chemical science.

Zhen Zhang | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Zhen Zhang | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Northwestern Polytechnical University | China

Dr. Zhen Zhang is a distinguished Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo, Canada, and subsequently held roles as a Postdoctoral Fellow and Senior Researcher at the same institution. Recognized as a Shaanxi Province High-Level Talent, Young Talent of Xi’an Association for Science and Technology, and Aoxiang Overseas Scholar, Prof. Zhang is a leading researcher in the field of energy electrocatalysis, with more than 5,500 citations, 14 ESI highly cited papers, and an H-index of 38.

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Strengths for the Awards✨

Prof. Zhen Zhang exemplifies excellence in materials science and energy electrocatalysis. With a Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo and a robust academic trajectory, he has made pioneering contributions to confined electrocatalytic materials. His exceptional research productivity—over 50 SCI-indexed publications, including in top-tier journals like JACS, Advanced Materials, and Angewandte Chemie—alongside 14 ESI Highly Cited Papers, H-index of 38, and 5,500+ citations, clearly demonstrate profound scientific influence. His leadership in 16 competitive research projects, including national and industrial collaborations, speaks to both his technical depth and applied impact. Furthermore, his involvement in prestigious international collaborations and multiple editorial roles solidify his standing as a thought leader in his field.

🎓 Education

Prof. Zhang pursued his doctoral studies at the University of Waterloo, Canada, where he specialized in electrocatalytic materials and energy systems. His academic foundation laid the groundwork for innovative research in CO₂ reduction, hydrogen production, and advanced battery technologies. His global educational exposure significantly enhances his scientific perspective.

🧪 Experience

Prof. Zhang has a rich and varied research background, including appointments as a Postdoctoral Fellow and Senior Researcher at the University of Waterloo before returning to China. He now serves as a full Professor at Northwestern Polytechnical University, where he leads multiple national and provincial-level research initiatives. His industrial consultancy includes a 30 million RMB project on fuel cell power generation.

🔬 Research Interests On Chemistry and Materials Science

Prof. Zhang’s research centers on energy electrocatalytic materials and devices, especially focusing on CO₂ reduction reactions (CO₂RR), oxygen/hydrogen evolution and reduction reactions (OER/ORR, HER/HOR). His work facilitates the development of fuel cells, electrolyzers, and metal-air batteries for sustainable energy production ⚡. His innovations in confined electrocatalytic systems are advancing next-generation energy devices.

🏆 Awards

Prof. Zhang has received numerous prestigious honors, including the Advanced Materials Award from the International Association of Advanced Materials, Canadian Mitacs Accelerate Award, and the Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-Financed Students Abroad. He is also a Fellow of the Chinese Chemical Society and Chinese Materials Research Society. These accolades underscore his contributions to materials science and global energy sustainability 🌟.

📚 Publications

  • Microporous framework membranes for precise molecule/ion separations
    H. Dou, M. Xu, B. Wang, Z. Zhang, G. Wen, Y. Zheng, D. Luo, L. Zhao, A. Yu, …
    Year: 2021 | Citations: 285

  • Constructing multifunctional solid electrolyte interface via in-situ polymerization for dendrite-free and low N/P ratio lithium metal batteries
    D. Luo, L. Zheng, Z. Zhang, M. Li, Z. Chen, R. Cui, Y. Shen, G. Li, R. Feng, …
    Year: 2021 | Citations: 279

  • Quasi-Covalently Coupled Ni–Cu Atomic Pair for Synergistic Electroreduction of CO₂
    J. Zhu, M. Xiao, D. Ren, R. Gao, X. Liu, Z. Zhang, D. Luo, W. Xing, D. Su, A. Yu, …
    Year: 2022 | Citations: 244

  • Revealing the rapid electrocatalytic behavior of ultrafine amorphous defective Nb₂O₅–x nanocluster toward superior Li–S performance
    D. Luo#, Z. Zhang# (co-first author), G. Li, S. Cheng, S. Li, J. Li, R. Gao, M. Li, …
    Year: 2020 | Citations: 237

  • Template-guided synthesis of Co nanoparticles embedded in hollow nitrogen doped carbon tubes as a highly efficient catalyst for rechargeable Zn-air batteries
    Q. Zhou, Z. Zhang, J. Cai, B. Liu, Y. Zhang, X. Gong, X. Sui, A. Yu, L. Zhao, …
    Year: 2020 | Citations: 218

  • Synergistic engineering of defects and architecture in binary metal chalcogenide toward fast and reliable lithium–sulfur batteries
    D. Luo, G. Li, Y.P. Deng, Z. Zhang, J. Li, R. Liang, M. Li, Y. Jiang, W. Zhang, …
    Year: 2019 | Citations: 216

  • Rational design of tailored porous carbon-based materials for CO₂ capture
    Z. Zhang, Z.P. Cano, D. Luo, H. Dou, A. Yu, Z. Chen
    Year: 2019 | Citations: 213

  • Regulation of outer solvation shell toward superior low‐temperature aqueous zinc‐ion batteries
    Q. Ma, R. Gao, Y. Liu, H. Dou, Y. Zheng, T. Or, L. Yang, Q. Li, Q. Cu, R. Feng, …
    Year: 2022 | Citations: 212

  • “Two Ships in a Bottle” Design for Zn–Ag–O Catalyst Enabling Selective and Long-Lasting CO₂ Electroreduction
    Z. Zhang, G. Wen, D. Luo, B. Ren, Y. Zhu, R. Gao, H. Dou, G. Sun, M. Feng, …
    Year: 2021 | Citations: 200

  • Nano-crumples induced Sn-Bi bimetallic interface pattern with moderate electron bank for highly efficient CO₂ electroreduction
    B. Ren, G. Wen, R. Gao, D. Luo, Z. Zhang, W. Qiu, Q. Ma, X. Wang, Y. Cui, …
    Year: 2022 | Citations: 191

✅ Conclusion

🌟 Prof. Zhen Zhang is a visionary in the field of energy electrocatalysis, combining scientific innovation with a strong record of international collaboration. His pioneering work on confined electrocatalytic materials addresses critical challenges in catalyst performance, contributing to cleaner and more efficient energy systems. With a strong academic foundation, over 5,500 citations, prestigious awards, and leadership in over 16 major projects, Prof. Zhang exemplifies excellence and innovation, making him a compelling candidate for the Best Researcher Award 🏅.