Wei Guo | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Wei Guo | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

PHD at Texas A&M University, United States

Wei Guo, born in 1993, is an Associate Professor and Assistant Dean at Northwestern Polytechnical University (NWPU) in Xi’an, China. Specializing in electrochemical energy storage and conversion, he holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Technology from Dalian University of Technology. His research includes nanomaterial synthesis and energy storage device mechanisms. He has held a visiting student position at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and has led multiple significant research projects funded by national and provincial bodies. Wei Guo has been recognized with numerous awards, including the 2023 NRE Young Star Researcher Award and the Northwestern Polytechnical University Youth Science Award.

Professional Profiles

Education and Work Experience

Northwestern Polytechnical University (NWPU), Xi’an, China Associate Professor, Assistant Dean April 2021 – Present Principal Investigator: Prof. Qiuyu Zhang Research Direction: Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion Dalian University of Technology (DUT), Dalian, China Ph.D. Candidate in Chemical Technology September 2015 – March 2021 Supervisor: Prof. Chang Yu and Prof. Jieshan Qiu Thesis: “Development of Advanced Carbon Composites for Supercapacitor Applications” Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, USA Visiting Student November 2019 – November 2020 Supervisor: Jinghua Guo (Senior Staff Scientist) Project: “Identification of Electrochemical Structure Evolution by XAS Techniques” China University of Mining and Technology (CUMT), Xuzhou, China B.E. Chemical Engineering and Technology September 2011 – June 2015

Research Experience

Extensive knowledge and experience in nanomaterial synthesis and mechanism analysis Hands-on experience in energy storage and conversion devices

Honors & Awards

2023: NRE Young Star Researcher Award (Gold Award) 2023: Northwestern Polytechnical University Youth Science Award 2023: Northwestern Polytechnical University “Soaring Star” 2023: Flexible Optoelectronic Materials and Intelligent Sensing Development Forum “Scientist Exploration Award” 2023: Young Talent Fund of Association for Science and Technology in Shaanxi, China 2023: Excellent Doctoral Dissertation of Liaoning Province in 2022

Research Focus

Wei Guo specializes in the field of electrochemical energy storage and conversion, focusing on the development and enhancement of supercapacitors. His research includes the synthesis and stabilization of nanomaterials, such as metal hydroxides on carbon materials, for high-performance energy storage devices. His work also covers the intrinsic capacitive properties of materials like MnO2 and the use of nickel cobalt-layered double hydroxide nanosheets. Additionally, Wei Guo explores innovative strategies for improving charge storage and reducing self-discharge in supercapacitors. His research aims to advance commercial-level supercapacitor technologies and enhance the efficiency of energy storage systems.

Publications

  1. Tailoring of a robust asymmetric aramid nanofibers/MXene aerogel film for enhanced infrared thermal camouflage and Joule heating performances, Publication date: 2024.
  2. Revealing Surface/Interface Chemistry of the Ordered Aramid Nanofiber/MXene Structure for Infrared Thermal Camouflage and Electromagnetic Interference Shielding, Publication date: 2024.
  3. Access to 2, 4-Disubstituted Pyrrole-Based Polymer with Long-Wavelength and Stimuli-Responsive Properties via Copper-Catalyzed [3+ 2] Polycycloaddition, Publication date: 2024.
  4. Toward Ultrahigh‐Rate Energy Storage of 3000 mV s −1 in Hollow Carbon: From Methodology to Surface‐to‐Bulk Synergy Insights, Publication date: 2024.
  5. Insights into characteristic motions and negative chemotaxis of the inanimate motor sensitive to sodium chloride, Publication date: 2024.
  6. Engineering of Self-Aggregation-Resistant MnO2 Heterostructure with A Built-in Field for Enhanced High-Mass-Loading Energy Storage, Publication date: 2023.
  7. The Emerging Layered Hydroxide Plates with Record Thickness for Enhanced High-Mass-Loading Energy Storage, Publication date: 2023.
  8. Robust Interfacial Effect in Multi-interface Environment through Hybrid Reconstruction Chemistry for Enhanced Energy Storage, Publication date: 2023.
  9. Construction of sub-micron eccentric Ag@ PANI particles by interface and redox potential engineering, Publication date: 2023.
  10. Fast tailoring of gold nanoflowers by an interface-modified reverse microdroplet strategy, Publication date: 2022.
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Sharda Pandey | Materials’ application | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Sharda Pandey | Materials’ application | Best Researcher Award

PHD at the University of Lucknow, India

Sharda Pandey holds an M.Sc. in Physics and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Lucknow, specializing in Experimental Physics within the Laser, Opto-Electronics & Photonics Laboratory under Prof. Anchal Srivastava. With a background in teaching and practical experience in electronics labs, she aims to apply her skills in advancing research and education. Sharda has achieved notable distinctions, including qualifying in NET and GATE-2022 in Physics. Recognized for her research, she received the Best Poster Presentation Award at ICAIR-2021 and the prestigious Shodh-medha Scholarship from the University of Lucknow, highlighting her dedication to academic and scientific pursuits. Materials’ application

Professional Profiles

Education

M.Sc. (Physics) from University of Lucknow, 2013 (67.14%) B.Sc. (PCM) from Dr. R.M.L. Avadh University, Ayodhya, 2011 (70.83%) Intermediate from U.P. Board, Govt. Girls Inter College, Gonda, 2008 (63.4%) High School from U.P. Board, S.P.K.P. Inter College, Gonda, 2006 (67.0%) Qualified NET (Physics) and GATE-2022 (Physics).

Work Experience

Pursuing Ph.D. in Physics at the University of Lucknow, focusing on Experimental Research in the Laser, Opto-Electronics & Photonics Laboratory under the guidance of Prof. Anchal Srivastava. Worked in the Department of Physics under the ‘Karma-yogi Scheme’ for 50 days with pay, receiving a certificate of work experience. Former faculty member at Career Convent Girls Degree College, Vikas Nagar, Lucknow. Practical Teacher for B.Sc. Electronics lab at the University of Lucknow for the session 2016-17.

Awards Received

Best Poster Presentation (Oral) Award for “Treatment of Water using Metal Oxide in Nanoform” at the International Conference on Advancements in Interdisciplinary Research (ICAIR-2021). Shodh-medha Scholarship from the University of Lucknow

Research Focus

Sharda Pandey’s research primarily focuses on the simulation and evaluation of perovskite solar cells, particularly investigating the utilization of various electron transport layers. Her contributions extend to studying the efficiency enhancement of perovskite thin-film solar cells through modeling techniques involving double-absorber and buffer layers. She collaborates with researchers like R.K. Shukla, A. Srivastava, and S. Rani, contributing to articles and conference papers in journals like Nanosystems, Journal of Optics, and Integrated Ferroelectrics. Sharda’s work aims to advance the understanding and practical application of perovskite materials in solar energy technologies, emphasizing efficiency and performance enhancements. Materials’ application

Publications

  1. Simulation and evaluation of perovskite solar cells utilizing various electron transport layers,Publication date: 2024.
  2. Modeling for Efficiency Enhancement of Perovskite Thin-Film Solar Cell by Using Double-Absorber and Buffer Layers, Publication date: 2024.
  3. Simulation study of solar cell with a double absorber layers of perovskites material using lead and lead-free material, Publication date: 2024.
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