Khan Muhammad Afsar | Catalysis | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Khan Muhammad Afsar | Catalysis | Research Excellence Award

Yangzhou University | China

Dr. Muhammad Afsar Khan is an experimental electrochemist specializing in advanced electrocatalysts for sustainable energy conversion. His research focuses on designing transition metal and rare-earth-based materials to enhance hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions, particularly for efficient water and seawater electrolysis. With over six years of experience, he addresses key challenges related to catalytic activity, kinetics, and long-term stability. His work emphasizes scalable green hydrogen production through innovative material engineering and interface tuning strategies. Utilizing diverse synthesis techniques, he develops high-performance nanostructured catalysts, contributing to clean energy technologies and advancing electrochemical systems for practical and sustainable applications.

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Ahmed Aresha | Catalysis | Environmental Chemistry Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Aresha | Catalysis | Environmental Chemistry Award

Menoufia University | Egypt

Dr. Ahmed Sadeq Abou El-Yazed Aresha is an accomplished researcher specializing in advanced functional materials, particularly metal organic frameworks (MOFs). His work focuses on sustainable catalysis, energy conversion, and environmental applications, including biodiesel production, photocatalysis, and electrocatalysis. He has significant expertise in designing MOF based composites for supercapacitors, ion-selective membranes, and nonenzymatic sweat sensors. His research integrates green synthesis strategies, such as solvent-free methods, with performance optimization of catalytic systems. Additionally, he employs advanced physicochemical characterization and electrochemical techniques to develop efficient materials for energy storage, sensing, and separation technologies, contributing to sustainable and innovative chemical engineering solutions.

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Ngoc Don TA | Catalysis | Best Innovation Award

Prof. Ngoc Don TA | Catalysis | Best Innovation Award

MOET, VNANA, JCA, HUST | Vietnam

Professor Ngoc Don TA is a leading Vietnamese expert in catalysis and adsorption, with extensive contributions to porous materials research and science policy. His work focuses on the synthesis, characterization, and application of zeolites, MOFs, and ZIFs as advanced adsorbents and catalysts for oil and gas processing, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and environmental protection. He has led 16 national scientific projects, published over 170 scientific articles and 5 monographs, and holds 20 granted patents with additional applications under review. Notably, he successfully transferred technologies to establish two industrial zeolite factories in Vietnam, supporting aquaculture, pollution control, catalysis, and fertilizer production. Alongside research, he plays a pivotal role in academic leadership, journal editorship, and national science governance.

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Jianguang Xiao | Materials Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Jianguang Xiao | Materials Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

North University of China | China

Dr. Jianguang Xiao is an Associate Professor of Ordnance Science and Technology at North University of China, Ph.D., and supervisor for master’s degree candidates. Recognized as a Young Outstanding Talent of Shanxi Province’s “Sanjin Elite” Program, Dr. Xiao has made significant contributions to the study of reactive materials, explosion and shock dynamics, and target vulnerability assessment, particularly for UAVs, vehicles, and ammunition systems. His research integrates mechanics, thermotics, and chemistry, providing advanced modeling and simulation methods for reactive material behavior under high-velocity impact, energy release, and deflagration conditions. Dr. Xiao has led and participated in over twenty vertical and horizontal research projects, including funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China, National Defense Foundation Projects, and Shanxi Provincial Natural Science Foundation. Notable projects include studies on the preparation and energy release characteristics of Tetrafluoroethylene-Hexafluoropropylene-Vinylidene Fluoride-based reactive materials and the development of integrated shock/deflagration material models. He has authored 28 high-level academic documents, including SCI and EI journal papers, one academic monograph, and holds three invention patents. His work has garnered 391 citations from 279 documents, achieving an h-index of 10, reflecting the significant impact of his research on the field of reactive materials and defense engineering. Dr. Xiao’s publications cover topics such as molecular dynamics simulation of chemical reactions, impact-induced deflagration behavior, and enhanced damage effects of reactive materials on concrete targets. Beyond research, Dr. Xiao actively contributes to the academic community. He serves on the youth editorial boards of journals including Journal of China Ordnance, Aeronautical Weaponry, and Journal of North University of China, and is a peer reviewer for prominent journals like Defence Technology and International Journal of Impact Engineering. He has been consecutively recognized as an Excellent Reviewer by multiple journals, emphasizing his commitment to maintaining high scholarly standards. Dr. Xiao’s interdisciplinary expertise, innovative contributions to reactive materials research, and active academic engagement make him a leading figure in his field, demonstrating both scientific excellence and practical impact.

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  • Xiao, J., Zhang, J., Ma, J., et al. (2024). Mechanics–thermotics–chemistry coupling response model and numerical simulation of reactive materials under impact load. Advances in Engineering Software, 192, 103647.

  • An, D., Xiao, J.*, Ma, J., et al. (2024). Molecular dynamics simulation of chemical reactions in polytetrafluoroethylene-based reactive materials. Journal of North University of China (Natural Science Edition), 45(02), 222–228.

  • Nie, Z., Xiao, J., Wang, Y., & Xie, Z. (2022). Mechanical properties and ignition reaction characteristics of THV-based reactive materials. Journal of China Ordnance, 43(12), 3030.

  • Xiao, J., Nie, Z., Wang, Z., Du, Y., & Tang, E. (2020). Energy release behavior of Al/PTFE reactive materials powder in a closed chamber. Journal of Applied Physics, 127(16), 165106.

  • Xiao, J., Wang, Z., Nie, Z., Tang, E., & Zhang, X. (2020). Evaluation of Hugoniot parameters for unreacted Al/PTFE reactive materials by modified SHPB test. AIP Advances, 10(4), 045211.