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

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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Featured Publications


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

Yuan Ping | Chemistry and Materials Science | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yuan Ping | Chemistry and Materials Science | Research Excellence Award

University of Wisconsin | United States

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yuan Ping is a leading theoretical materials scientist whose research focuses on first-principles many-body theory and open quantum dynamics to understand excited-state and spin-dependent phenomena in solids. Her work advances the predictive modeling of optoelectronic properties, quasiparticle dynamics (excitons, polarons, magnons), and quantum defects in low-dimensional and hybrid materials. She has made foundational contributions to density-matrix–based quantum dynamics, spin-optronics, chiral and nonlinear optical responses, and defect-based quantum technologies, bridging fundamental theory with applications in quantum information science, low-power electronics, and energy conversion.

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Featured Publications


Simultaneous enhancements in photon absorption and charge transport of bismuth vanadate photoanodes for solar water splitting

– TW Kim, Y Ping, GA Galli, KS Choi – Nature Communications, 2015 · Cited by 606


Ruthenium atomically dispersed in carbon outperforms platinum toward hydrogen evolution in alkaline media

– B Lu, L Guo, F Wu, Y Peng, JE Lu, et al. – Nature Communications, 2019 · Cited by 599


The Reaction Mechanism with Free Energy Barriers at Constant Potentials for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction at the IrO2 (110) Surface

– Y Ping, RJ Nielsen, WA Goddard III – Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2017 · Cited by 362


Modelling heterogeneous interfaces for solar water splitting

– TA Pham, Y Ping, G Galli – Nature Materials, 2017 · Cited by 334


Theoretical and Experimental Insight into the Effect of Nitrogen Doping on Hydrogen Evolution Activity of Ni3S2 in Alkaline Medium

– T Kou, T Smart, B Yao, I Chen, D Thota, Y Ping, Y Li – Advanced Energy Materials, 2018 · Cited by 287

Guangming Tian | Materials | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Guangming Tian | Materials | Best Researcher Award

Processor | Xi’an Polytechnic University | China

Guangming Tian is an Associate Professor at Xi’an Polytechnic University, specializing in polymer materials and engineering. He obtained his Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry and Physics from Northwestern Polytechnical University in 2020. His expertise lies in the structural regulation of shape memory polymer networks, intelligent polymer materials, and fibric actuators. Throughout his academic career, he has published extensively in high-impact journals, contributing significantly to the field of smart polymeric materials.

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Strengths for the Awards✨

Extensive Research Background: Guangming Tian has been actively engaged in polymer chemistry and physics, particularly focusing on shape memory polymers and dynamic covalent bonds, for over 20 years.

Published Research: With 12 SCI-indexed publications in reputable journals such as Small, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, and International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, his research demonstrates significant contributions to the field.

Funded Research Projects: He has led five funded projects, including the General Project of Shaanxi Basic Research Program and multiple regional science and technology bureau projects, showcasing his ability to attract funding for impactful research.

Patents & Books: Holding two patents and having published two books with ISBNs, he has made contributions beyond journal publications, expanding his influence in academia and industry.

Industry Collaborations: His involvement in three consultancy/industry projects indicates real-world applications of his research.

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry and Physics – Northwestern Polytechnical University (2020)
  • B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering – Northwestern Polytechnical University

💼 Experience

  • Associate Professor – Xi’an Polytechnic University, Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering
  • Researcher – School of Materials Engineering, focusing on polymer intelligent materials and dynamic covalent bond-based applications
  • Collaborator – Research projects with Guangming Zhu at Northwestern Polytechnical University

🔬 Research Interests On Materials

  • Shape Memory Polymers (SMPs)
  • Dynamic Covalent Bond-Based Intelligent Materials
  • Crystallization Mechanisms in Polymer Networks
  • Fibric Actuators and Their Applications

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

  • Nominee for Best Researcher Award
  • Recognition for contributions to polymer research and shape memory polymer advancements

📚 Publications

  • “Wet-spinning fabrication of stretchable multicolor fluorescent fibers augmented with dual-state emissive dyes”

    • Authors: Shuanglong Li, Guangming Tian, Xinhai He, Jianhua Ma, Dong Yang
    • Publication Year: 2024
  • “Advancements in component separation through chemical methods for recycled polyester/cotton blended textiles”

    • Authors: Jianhua Ma, Kaili Yang, Mengxin Wang, Jinyu Shan, Dong Yang, Guangming Tian
    • Publication Year: 2024
  • “Biomimetic shape-morphing actuators with controlled bending deformation and photo-mediated 3D shape programming for flexible smart devices”

    • Authors: Guangming Tian, Rui Wen, Jianhua Ma, Chong Fu
    • Publication Year: 2024
  • “Polyester/Cotton-Blended Textile Waste Fiber Separation and Regeneration via a Green Chemistry Approach”

    • Authors: Kaili Yang, Mengxin Wang, Xinru Wang, Jinyu Shan, Jie Zhang, Guangming Tian, Dong Yang, Jianhua Ma
    • Publication Year: 2024
  • “Biodegradable photo-crosslinked polycaprolactone/polydopamine elastomers with excellent light-driven programmable shape memory and chemical degradation properties”

    • Authors: Guangming Tian, Jingxia Wang
    • Publication Year: 2024
  • “Bacterial cellulose/silver composite film in-situ coated copper alginate for thermally responsive antimicrobial dressing”

    • Authors: Baiqing Song, Tianyi Zhang, Xinfeng Li, Kaili Yang, Guangming Tian, Yunzhi Dang, Jianhua Ma
    • Publication Year: 2023
  • “Photo-activated shape memory polymer with chiral twisting based on anisotropic bilayer thin sheets”

    • Authors: Guangming Tian, Jie Zhang, Mingcai Li, Xin Zhang, Dong Yang, Shuguang Zheng
    • Publication Year: 2023
  • “On-demand bidirectional shape transformations and novel chiral actuators of photomediated shape memory polymer film based on photothermal OEGy-W18O49 nanowires”

    • Authors: GuangMing Tian, Bo Wang, XinHai He, Chen Wang, Dong Yang, JianHua Ma
    • Publication Year: 2023
  • “Triphenylamine-Based N,O-Bidentate BF2-Enolimine Initiator for Three-arm Star Polymethacrylates with Dual-State Fluorescent Emission”

    • Authors: Dong Yang, Guangming Tian, Jianhua Ma
    • Publication Year: 2023
  • “Synthesis and characterization of shape memory poly (ε-caprolactone) networks with programmable and reconfigurable shape-morphing behaviors”

    • Authors: Guangming Tian, Shuo Zhao, Longkai Pan, Dong Yang, Jianhua Ma
    • Publication Year: 2023

📑 Research Contributions

Guangming Tian has been dedicated to shape memory polymer research for over 20 years. As the first author of 12 SCI papers with 65 citations, he has contributed to the development of intelligent polymer networks and their practical applications. His work has influenced both academic and industrial advancements in material science.

🔚 Conclusion

Guangming Tian continues to push the boundaries of polymer science through his research on shape memory materials and dynamic covalent networks. His extensive contributions to the field underscore his expertise and commitment to innovation, making him a prominent figure in polymer research and material engineering.