Jinxiao Li | Inorganic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jinxiao Li | Inorganic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dalian University | China

Dr. Jinxiao Li, currently affiliated with the College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University, is an accomplished researcher specializing in biomass-derived energy materials and sustainable energy conversion technologies. He earned his Ph.D. in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics from Shandong University, where his doctoral research focused on the preparation of hierarchical porous carbon from plant-based materials and its application in supercapacitors. Over the past decade, Dr. Li has developed a robust research profile that bridges materials chemistry, renewable energy, and catalysis. Dr. Li’s research centers on biomass conversion, porous carbon fabrication, catalyst design, and hydrogen production. His innovative work on nitrogen-doped hierarchical porous carbons and activation techniques for improved electrochemical performance has significantly contributed to the development of high-efficiency supercapacitors and electrocatalytic systems. By integrating green synthesis methods and advanced characterization techniques such as BET, SEM-EDS, TEM, XRD, XPS, ICP, and FTIR, Dr. Li has advanced understanding of the structural-performance relationships in energy materials. With 21 publications, an impressive 1,291 citations, and an h-index of 14 (Scopus), Dr. Li’s scholarly output reflects both quality and influence in the field of energy materials and environmental chemistry. His work not only addresses fundamental scientific challenges but also offers practical implications for clean energy generation and carbon neutrality initiatives. In recognition of his research excellence, Dr. Li has been honored with the Dalian City Young Talents Award and the Outstanding College Graduates of Shandong Province Award. As an active expert member of the Dalian Energy Conservation Association, he continues to promote sustainable development through research and academic service. Dr. Li’s ongoing projects focus on next-generation biomass-based catalysts and hydrogen energy systems, positioning him as a leading figure in the pursuit of sustainable, high-performance energy materials.

Profiles : Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

  • Lian, M., Han, X., Li, J., Song, R., Yang, C., Zhang, J., Zhong, H., & Pan, L. (2025). Hierarchical porous carbon supports: Construction, mechanism, and catalytic performance as efficient microreactors for methanol steam reforming. Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 182(Part 2), 115561.

  • Zhao, Y.-e., Li, J., Xu, A., Liu, Y., Lian, M., Zhang, J., Zhong, H., Yang, C., Song, R., & Pan, L. (2025). Hierarchical porous carbon-supported bimetallic catalyst for enhanced low-temperature steam methane reforming. Catalysis Science & Technology.

  • Lv, S., Lian, S., Li, J., Wang, Y., Wei, J., Zhong, H., & Pan, L. (2025). Mechanochemical construction of stable Cu/MCM-41 with efficient hydrogen production via methanol steam reforming. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 164, 150818.

  • Li, J., Han, K., & Li, S. (2018). Porous carbons from Sargassum muticum prepared by H3PO4 and KOH activation for supercapacitors. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics.

Oka Arjasa | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oka Arjasa | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

BRIN | Indonesia

Assoc. Prof. Oka Pradipta Arjasa, Ph.D. is a leading researcher and Principal Investigator in Colloid and Nanoscience at the Fuel Cells System and Hydrogen Production Research Group, Energy Conversion and Conservation Research Centre (PR KKE), BRIN, Indonesia. With a strong focus on hydrogen technology and sustainable energy solutions, he has been instrumental in developing cutting-edge research and national policy frameworks for energy transition. Dr. Arjasa holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Manchester, UK, where he specialized in the magnetic properties of graphene using Electron Spin Resonance. He also earned a Master of Engineering from the University of Indonesia, a Master of Science from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Universitas Gadjah Mada. His professional journey includes over a decade of research at the Center for Material Technology (BPPT) and ongoing contributions to national and ASEAN-level scientific initiatives. He currently serves as a Technical Committee member for Indonesia’s Hydrogen Technology Standard (TC 27-11) and as the ASEAN COSTI focal point for Sustainable Energy Research. In Scopus, he has published 15 documents with 28 citations and an h-index of 3. Google Scholar reports 530 citations with an h-index of 10, reflecting his growing impact in sustainable energy research. In addition to his research, Dr. Arjasa is Vice President of Power Resilience at HAGI, a reviewer for international journals, and a dedicated member of multiple scientific consortia. His work in battery recycling, rare earth materials, and hydrogen fuel development reflects his commitment to advancing clean energy technologies in Indonesia and beyond.

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Featured Publications

Bhagaskara, A., Wijaya, K., Trisunaryanti, W., Saputra, D. A., Agustanhakri, A., Taqwatomo, G., Arjasa, O. P., Budiman, A. H., & Anggaravidya, M. (2025, October). Upcycling secondary nickel from spent nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) batteries as a nanocatalyst on sulfated natural zeolite for converting LDPE plastic waste into jet-fuel hydrocarbons. Next Materials.

Hastuti, L. P., Budiman, A. H., Arjasa, O. P., Ristiana, D. D., Gumelar, M. D., Saputra, D. A., Rahayu, S., Husin, S., & Prasetyo, H. (2025, June 18). Synergistic NiS/CuO heterostructures as two-in-one catalysts for dye removal and bacterial inactivation. International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry.

Hastuti, L. P., Budiman, A. H., Darsono, N., Timuda, G. E., Bakri, A., Darmawan, A., & Arjasa, O. P. (2025, May 4). Novel g-C₃N₄/rGO/NiS incorporated into GO free-standing membrane as a photocatalytic membrane for excellent dye photodegradation. Fullerenes, Nanotubes and Carbon Nanostructures.

Simamora, R. M. A., Setyadi, J. P., Pravitasari, R. D., Arjasa, O. P., Damisih, D., Hapsari, A. U., Raharjo, J., Indayaningsih, N., Subhan, A., Budiman, A. H., et al. (2025, January 13). Pt nanowire arrays on graphene-integrated cathode gas diffusion layer for proton exchange membrane fuel cells. ACS Applied Energy Materials.

Husin, S., Saudi, A. U., Taqwatomo, G., Gumelar, M. D., Raharjo, J., Rahayu, S., Prasetyo, H., Yuliani, H., Saputra, D. A., Arjasa, O. P., et al. (2024). Recovery of valuable metals from NMC-811 Li-ion battery waste with froth flotation and hydrometallurgical extraction. Engineering and Applied Science Research.