Junjie Fu | Inorganic Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Junjie Fu | Inorganic Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Xuchang University | China

Dr. Junjie Fu is a researcher at Xuchang University, China, specializing in thin-film photovoltaic materials and device engineering. His work focuses on Ag₂S and kesterite (CZTSSe) solar cells, with emphasis on interface engineering, defect control, solvent processing, and doping strategies. He has contributed to advancing solution-processed thin-film solar technologies through high-impact studies published in Advanced Functional Materials, Energy & Environmental Science, Nano Research, and Chemical Engineering Journal. Dr. Fu’s research addresses efficiency loss, stability, and scalability challenges, supporting the development of low-cost, high-performance, and sustainable photovoltaic devices.

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Yuhua Yang | Materials Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yuhua Yang | Materials Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University | China

Dr. Yuhua Yang is an accomplished materials scientist specializing in nanomaterials synthesis and advanced electrochemical energy-storage systems, with a strong focus on lithium-ion and lithium-sulfur battery technologies. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Nanchang University, a master’s degree from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, and a Ph.D. from Hunan University. He has significant industrial and academic experience, having served in roles at Haier Group, China Netcom Corporation, and Yichun University before joining the School of Materials and Energy at Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University. His research portfolio centers on bio-derived nanostructures and engineered electrode materials designed to overcome critical battery challenges, including volume expansion, low coulombic efficiency, and poor cycle stability. Representative studies include innovative Sn-based and Ni-based electrodes derived from bacterial carbon and natural biotemplates, such as Bacillus subtilis-based carbon @Sn anodes and yolk-shell Ni₃P-carbon@graphene frameworks, demonstrating enhanced electrochemical stability and durability. His recent publications also explore advanced core-shell architectures and flexible bacterial-carbon/graphene systems , reflecting his continuing drive toward high-capacity, stable, and flexible battery platforms. Notably, his contribution to bacteria-derived carbon materials for Li-S batteries published in Nano Letters  has been cited 110 times, underscoring international recognition of his work. Across 15 indexed publications, Dr. Yang has accumulated 515 citations from 487 documents and holds an h-index of 7 in Scopus, indicating strong and growing impact in the fields of materials chemistry and energy storage. His innovative approach of integrating biological templates with advanced nanostructuring strategies provides sustainable pathways for next-generation battery materials, positioning him as a rising leader in energy and nanomaterials research.

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Li, F., Han, P.-T., … Yang, Y.-H. (2025). The core-shell structure of bacteria-based C@Sn/Carbon nanotubes exhibits super-stable cycling performance for lithium-ion battery anodes. Journal of Power Sources, 645.

Li, F., Han, P.-T., … Yang, Y.-H. (2025). Flexible Co₃(PO₄)₂@ bacterial carbon/reduced graphene oxides for Li-ion batteries anode. Materials Letters, 389.

Zhang, Z.-W., Li, F., … Yang, Y.-H. (2024). Ultra-high first coulombic efficiency and stable cycle performance of bacterial-based C/Sn/SnS nanomaterial for lithium-ion battery anodes. Chemical Physics Letters, 840.

Yang, Y.-H., Xi, Z.-C., … Zhou, J. (2023). Gram-positive bacteria Bacillus subtilis-based carbon @ Sn anode for high-performance Li-ion batteries. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 34(8).

Yang, Y.-H., Zhang, Z.-W., … Zhou, J. (2022). The photoluminescence materials of green light Gd₂O₃:Eu and its influencing factors. Journal of the Physical Society of Japan, 91(11).

Jianguang Xiao | Materials Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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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.