Wei Guo | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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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Ameena Nazneen | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Ameena Nazneen | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

PHD at Xian Jiaotong University, China

Ameena Nazneen is a PhD student at the School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Xian Jiaotong University, China. Specializing in nuclear and material science, her research focuses on the structural, electrical, magnetic, and mechanical properties of ZrN using DFT and DC magnetron sputtering. Ameena holds an M.Phil in Physics and a Master’s in Science Education. She has eight years of research experience and has published multiple papers on nanomaterials and photocatalysis. Her expertise includes advanced experimental techniques such as SEM, TEM, and XRD. Ameena has also earned recognition and certificates for her academic achievements and contributions to material science research.

Professional Profiles

Education

2019-2024 PhD (Continuing): Institution: School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Xian Jiaotong University, China Courses: Comprehensive Chinese, The outline of China, Advance in severe accident analysis of nuclear reactors, Introduction to vacuum technology in accelerators, Fundamental of nuclear reactors fuels – A materials perspective, Theory of defects in materials. Research Title: Structural, electrical, magnetic, and mechanical properties of ZrN using DFT and DC magnetron sputtering. 2016-2018 M. Phil (Physics): Institution: The University of Lahore, Lahore Thesis Title: Hydrothermal synthesis and characterization of metal-doped dichalcogenides. Courses: Method of mathematical physics, advance computational physics 1, methods and techniques in experimental physics, advance medical physics, solar energy, laser physics, computational medical physics, and particle physics. CGPA: 3.85

Professional/Work Experience

2016-2019: Position: Lecturer of Physics Institution: P.R Axis College of Arts and Science (Girls Campus), Lahore 2013-2015: Position: Lecturer of Physics Institution: AL-Quraish Academy

Research Interests

Material science, Nanotechnology, Experimental techniques (e.g., SEM, TEM, XRD, RAMAN, PL, Photocatalyst, Nanoindentations, Four-Point Probes)

Research Focus

The research work of M.I. Khan primarily focuses on the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials and their applications in optoelectronics and photocatalysis. His studies emphasize the structural, optical, and photovoltaic properties of doped perovskite solar cells, heterostructured thin films, and doped MoS2 nanoparticles. The research encompasses techniques such as chemical bath deposition and hydrothermal methods to prepare these materials. Key interests include investigating the effects of doping on the material properties to enhance their performance in applications like solar cells and photocatalysis, indicating a strong focus on materials science and nanotechnology with applications in energy conversion and environmental remediation.

Publications

  1. Effect of Ni doping on the structural, optical and photocatalytic activity of MoS2, prepared by Hydrothermal method, Publication date: 2020.
  2. Structural, morphological, optical, and photocatalytic properties of Ag-doped MoS2 nanoparticles, Publication date: 2020.
  3. Optimizing the structural, optical and photovoltaic properties of Mn-doped perovskite solar cells, Publication date: 2024.
  4. Structural, optical and electrical characterization of MoS 2 /TiO 2 heterostructured thin films by chemical bath deposition technique, Publication date: 2022.
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