Mr. Tengfei Cheng | Materials | Best Researcher Award

Hefei General Machinery Research Institute Co., Ltd | China

Tengfei Cheng is a dedicated engineer and researcher specializing in materials science and engineering. With a strong academic background and extensive experience in research and development, he has contributed significantly to the fields of hydrogen storage materials, electrochemical energy storage, and corrosion-resistant alloys. Currently, he is serving as an engineer at the Hefei General Machinery Research Institute, focusing on pressure vessel and pipeline technology.

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Strengths for the Awards✨

1. Extensive Research Contributions: Tengfei Cheng has published numerous high-impact journal articles across various reputable journals, including Angewandte Chemie International Edition, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, and Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research.
2. Diverse Research Areas: His work spans multiple crucial areas, including lithium-ion and lithium-sulfur batteries, hydrogen storage materials, and aluminum alloys, showcasing his versatility and expertise in materials science and engineering.
3. Notable Research Funding: He has secured multiple research grants, including projects on hydrogen storage systems and high-entropy alloys, indicating recognition of his work by funding agencies.
4. Strong Academic Background: With both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Shanghai University, he has a solid educational foundation that supports his research excellence.
5. Industry and Academic Experience: His employment at Hefei General Machinery Research Institute and Yunnan Innovation Institute of Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics reflects his contributions to both industrial applications and academic research.

Education 🎓

Tengfei Cheng holds both a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Shanghai University. His academic journey began in 2014 with undergraduate studies, followed by a master’s degree completed in 2021. His research during this period laid the foundation for his expertise in advanced materials and their applications in energy storage and structural integrity.

Professional Experience 💼

Cheng has accumulated valuable experience in engineering and research. He started as an assistant engineer at the New Materials Research Center of Yunnan Innovation Institute, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, before moving to his current role at Hefei General Machinery Research Institute. His work primarily revolves around the development of high-performance materials for industrial applications, with a focus on safety assessments and material durability.

Research Interests On Materials 🔬

Cheng’s research interests span several cutting-edge areas in materials science, including:

• Hydrogen storage materials and high-entropy alloys
• Electrochemical energy storage, including lithium-sulfur and sodium-ion batteries
• Corrosion-resistant alloys and mechanical properties of aluminum-based materials
• Advanced material processing techniques, such as high-pressure torsion and molecular dynamics simulations

Awards & Funding 🏆

Tengfei Cheng has been recognized for his contributions through various research grants and funding programs:

• China National Machinery Industry Corporation Grant (2024-2027): Design and Safety Assessment Technology of High-Density Adaptive Solid-State Hydrogen Storage System.
• Hefei General Machinery Research Institute Grant (2023-2025): Research on Uniformization Preparation and Hydrogen Storage Properties of Titanium-Based High-Entropy Alloys.

Publications 📚

Cheng has authored numerous research papers in prestigious journals. Some of his key publications include:

• “Enhanced Lithium Polysulfide Conversion via the Second Current Collector Based on Multitransition-Metal-Phosphides for Li–S Batteries”

  • Authors: Liqing He, Kaiquan He, Tengfei Cheng, Wanggang Fang, Chaoqun Shang​

  • Publication Year: 2025​

• “Thiol-assisted regulated electronic structure of ultrafine Pd-based catalyst for superior formic acid electrooxidation performances”

  • Authors: Yanling Hu, Jianding Li, Qianqian Wang, Xueqing Yu, Yao Kang, Tengfei Cheng, Liqing He, Linfeng Zhang​

  • Publication Year: 2025​

• “Topological Insulator Heterojunction with Electric Dipole Domain to Boost Polysulfide Conversion in Lithium‐Sulfur Batteries”

  • Authors: Hedong Chen, Yecheng Qiu, Zhiyuan Cai, Wenhao Liang, Lin Liu, Manman Li, Xianhua Hou, Fuming Chen, Xunzhu Zhou, Tengfei Cheng, et al.​

  • Publication Year: 2025​

• “Functionalized Polyethylene Separators with Efficient Li-Ion Transport Rate for Fast-Charging Li-Ion Batteries”

  • Authors: Ning Dang, Jiarong Mao, Yuqiong Mao, Wenjun Yi, Dan Li, Tengfei Cheng, Liqing He, Jinni Deng, Zhengping Zhao, Tianbao Zhao, et al.​

  • Publication Year: 2025​

• “Study on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al–Cu–Mg Aluminum Alloy Based on Molecular Dynamics Simulation”

  • Authors: Jing Huang, Tengfei Cheng, Wanggang Fang, Xinghai Ren, Xiangqun Duan, Zhigong Xu, Shulin Xiang​

  • Publication Year: 2024​

• “Effects of the corrosion mechanism evolution of low silicon-cast aluminium alloys in service”

  • Authors: Tengfei Cheng, Guoqing Zou, Xiaoyan Mao, Yuxiang Yang​

  • Publication Year: 2023​

• “Electrolyte precursor–free approach to prepare composite electrolyte for all-solid-state Na-ion battery”

  • Authors: Liqing He, Zhen Wang, Yuxiang Li, Heng Lin, Jianjun Li, Tengfei Cheng, Qiang Zhu, Chaoqun Shang, Zonghai Lu, Ricardo Floriano, et al.​

  • Publication Year: 2023​

• “Severe Plastic Deformation through High-Pressure Torsion for Preparation of Hydrogen Storage Materials – A Review”

  • Authors: Liqing He, Xiaowei Shi, Xiaoyan Li, Jing Huang, Tengfei Cheng, Xianfeng Wang, Yuxiang Li, Heng Lin, Kazuyuki Edalati, Hiroyuki W. Li​

  • Publication Year: 2023

• “Analysis of the Fluidity and Hot Tearing Susceptibility of AlSi3.5Mg0.5Cu0.4 and A356 Aluminum Alloys”

  • Authors: Guoqing Zou, Yujie Chai, Qiang Shen, Tengfei Cheng, Hong Zhang​

  • Publication Year: 2022

• “The Improvement in Mechanical Properties and Strengthening Mechanism of The New Type of Cast Aluminum Alloy with Low Silicon Content for Automotive Purposes”

  • Authors: Tengfei Cheng, Peng Li, Fucheng Lu, Chao Wang, Hong Zhang, Yuxiang Yang

  • Publication Year: 2022

Conclusion 📈

Tengfei Cheng is a highly accomplished researcher whose work has made significant contributions to the fields of materials science, hydrogen storage, and electrochemical energy storage. His continued research and expertise in developing innovative materials promise to shape the future of sustainable energy solutions and advanced engineering materials.