Xiaohao Liu | Sodium-ion Batteries | Best Researcher Award

Best Researcher Award

Xiaohao Liu
Affiliation Wenzhou University
Country China
Scopus ID 57201097212
Documents 35
Citations 3,455
h-index 32
Subject Area Sodium-ion Batteries
Event Global Scientist Day Awards
ORCID 0000-0001-5016-4028

Xiaohao Liu

Wenzhou University, China

Xiaohao Liu of Wenzhou University, whose work in sodium-ion battery technologies has contributed to advances in energy storage science and electrochemical materials research. The recognition reflects scholarly productivity, citation impact, and sustained contributions to contemporary scientific knowledge.[1]

Abstract

Xiaohao Liu is recognized for research contributions in sodium-ion battery science, an emerging field addressing sustainable and cost-effective energy storage technologies. Through publications, collaborative research activities, and scholarly dissemination, Liu has contributed to the understanding of electrode materials, electrochemical mechanisms, and battery performance optimization. Citation metrics and publication output indicate a notable level of academic influence within the energy materials research community.[1][2]

Keywords

  • Sodium-ion Batteries
  • Energy Storage Systems
  • Electrochemical Materials
  • Battery Technology
  • Materials Science
  • Research Excellence

Introduction

The transition toward renewable energy infrastructure has increased the demand for efficient, affordable, and sustainable battery technologies. Sodium-ion batteries have emerged as a promising alternative to conventional lithium-ion systems due to the abundance and accessibility of sodium resources. Researchers working in this field contribute to advancements in material design, energy density optimization, safety improvements, and commercial viability. Xiaohao Liu’s scholarly activities align with these objectives through research focused on next-generation energy storage solutions.[2]

Research Profile

Based at Wenzhou University in China, Xiaohao Liu has developed a research portfolio centered on sodium-ion battery systems and related electrochemical technologies. The researcher has accumulated 35 indexed publications, received 3,455 citations, and achieved an h-index of 32 according to available bibliometric records. These indicators reflect sustained scholarly engagement and influence within the field of advanced energy materials.[1]

  • Institution: Wenzhou University
  • Research Area: Sodium-ion Batteries
  • Scopus Documents: 35
  • Citation Count: 3,455
  • h-index: 32
  • Recognition Context: Global Scientist Day Awards

Research Contributions

Research contributions associated with Xiaohao Liu include investigations into electrode architecture, electrochemical kinetics, materials engineering, and battery performance enhancement. These studies support ongoing efforts to improve energy storage efficiency and enable wider adoption of sustainable battery technologies. The work contributes to both theoretical understanding and practical implementation of sodium-ion energy storage systems.[2][3]

  • Development of advanced electrode materials.
  • Enhancement of electrochemical performance characteristics.
  • Investigation of charge storage mechanisms.
  • Support for sustainable energy storage technologies.
  • Contribution to international scientific literature.

Publications

The publication record demonstrates active participation in peer-reviewed scientific communication. Research outputs have addressed topics including sodium-ion battery materials, electrochemical performance, and advanced energy storage technologies. Representative scholarly references associated with the field include publications appearing in internationally recognized journals.[3][4]

  • Peer-reviewed journal articles in energy storage research.
  • Studies focusing on sodium-ion battery materials.
  • Collaborative interdisciplinary research outputs.
  • High-impact publications contributing to citation growth.

Research Impact

Research impact may be evaluated through publication quality, citation performance, scholarly visibility, and influence on subsequent scientific investigations. The citation count of 3,455 and h-index of 32 suggest that Liu’s publications have been referenced extensively within the academic community. Such indicators reflect recognition from researchers working in related fields of energy storage, electrochemistry, and materials science.[1]

Award Suitability

The Best Researcher Award emphasizes scientific excellence, research productivity, innovation, and measurable academic impact. Based on available bibliometric indicators and subject specialization, Xiaohao Liu demonstrates attributes commonly associated with award recognition. Contributions to sodium-ion battery research, together with a strong citation profile and scholarly publication record, support consideration within the framework of academic achievement and scientific advancement.[1][2]

Conclusion

Xiaohao Liu’s scholarly profile reflects meaningful engagement in sodium-ion battery research and advanced energy storage science. Through publication activity, citation influence, and contributions to emerging technologies, the researcher has established a notable presence within the academic community. Recognition through the Best Researcher Award aligns with the demonstrated commitment to scientific inquiry, innovation, and knowledge dissemination.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Xiaohao Liu, Author ID 57201097212. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57201097212
  2. Catalytic defect‐repairing using manganese ions for hard carbon anode with high‐capacity and high‐initial‐Coulombic‐efficiency in sodium‐ion batteries
    https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/aenm.202300444
  3. Long-Cycle-Life Cathode Materials for Sodium-Ion Batteries toward Large-Scale Energy Storage Systems
    https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/aenm.202300149
  4. Achieving All-Plateau and High-Capacity Sodium Insertion in Topological Graphitized Carbon
    https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/adma.202302613

Preeti Nain | Recycling Solar | Best Researcher Award

Best Researcher Award

Preeti Nain
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Preeti Nain
Affiliation Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Country United States
Google Scholar ID 3UJMhJAAAAAJ
Documents 29
Citations 711
h-index 14
Subject Area Recycling Solar
Event Global Scientist Day Awards

Preeti Nain is a researcher affiliated with Oak Ridge National Laboratory whose scholarly activities contribute to advancing scientific understanding in the area of recycling solar technologies and sustainable materials research. Through peer-reviewed publications, interdisciplinary collaboration, and measurable citation impact, her work reflects active engagement in addressing challenges related to renewable energy sustainability and resource recovery. The academic profile presented herein evaluates her suitability for recognition through the Best Researcher Award within the framework of the Global Scientist Day Awards.[1]

Abstract

This academic article evaluates the scholarly achievements of Preeti Nain in the context of the Best Researcher Award. The assessment considers research productivity, citation performance, subject specialization, institutional affiliation, and contribution to scientific advancement in recycling solar technologies. Available bibliometric indicators demonstrate a sustained research presence characterized by peer-reviewed publications and measurable academic influence. Such achievements support recognition within international scientific award programs that emphasize research excellence, innovation, and societal relevance.[1][2]

Keywords

Recycling Solar, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Materials, Resource Recovery, Circular Economy, Research Excellence, Scientific Impact, Energy Sustainability, Best Researcher Award, Global Scientist Day Awards.

Introduction

The transition toward sustainable energy systems has increased the importance of research focused on renewable energy technologies and end-of-life management of solar materials. Recycling solar technologies represent a critical component of circular economy strategies aimed at reducing environmental impact while maximizing resource efficiency. Researchers working within this domain contribute to scientific knowledge that supports long-term sustainability objectives. Preeti Nain’s scholarly activities align with these priorities and reflect participation in research areas that have practical and environmental significance.[2]

Research Profile

Preeti Nain is associated with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a prominent research institution recognized for multidisciplinary scientific investigations. Available academic metrics indicate a publication portfolio comprising 29 scholarly documents and a citation count exceeding 700 citations. An h-index of 14 suggests consistent scholarly influence across multiple publications and reflects a body of work that has received acknowledgment from the research community.[1]

  • Affiliation with Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
  • Research specialization related to recycling solar technologies.
  • 29 documented scholarly publications.
  • 711 academic citations.
  • h-index value of 14.

Research Contributions

Research in recycling solar technologies contributes to addressing environmental concerns associated with photovoltaic waste and resource depletion. Scholarly efforts in this field often focus on material recovery, lifecycle assessment, process optimization, and sustainable manufacturing practices. Through publication activity and scientific dissemination, Preeti Nain has participated in advancing knowledge relevant to renewable energy sustainability and responsible resource management.[2][3]

  • Advancement of sustainable approaches to solar material management.
  • Contribution to renewable energy research literature.
  • Participation in interdisciplinary scientific collaboration.
  • Support for circular economy objectives through research outcomes.

Publications

The publication record associated with the researcher demonstrates consistent scholarly engagement. Citation indicators suggest that a number of these publications have been referenced by subsequent studies, indicating relevance to ongoing scientific discussions. Representative literature within the broader field of solar recycling and sustainable energy includes peer-reviewed research supported by internationally recognized journals and publishers.[3][4]

  • Peer-reviewed journal articles.
  • Research contributions in renewable energy sustainability.
  • Publications receiving measurable citation impact.
  • Interdisciplinary scientific studies relevant to resource recovery.

Research Impact

Bibliometric indicators provide evidence of academic influence and visibility. A citation count of 711 reflects the extent to which the researcher’s work has informed or supported subsequent investigations. The h-index of 14 further indicates that multiple publications have achieved sustained citation performance. These metrics suggest a meaningful contribution to the scientific literature and demonstrate scholarly engagement within the research community.[1]

Award Suitability

The Best Researcher Award recognizes individuals whose scholarly accomplishments demonstrate research quality, measurable impact, innovation, and relevance to contemporary scientific challenges. Based on available information, Preeti Nain exhibits characteristics commonly associated with award eligibility, including publication productivity, citation influence, institutional affiliation with a leading research organization, and contributions to an area of growing global importance. The research focus on recycling solar technologies aligns with international sustainability goals and supports broader efforts toward renewable energy development and environmental stewardship.[1][5]

Conclusion

Preeti Nain’s academic profile reflects sustained research activity, measurable scholarly impact, and engagement with topics of significance to sustainable energy systems. Through publications, citations, and contributions to recycling solar research, the researcher demonstrates qualifications consistent with the objectives of the Best Researcher Award. Recognition through the Global Scientist Day Awards would acknowledge scientific efforts that support innovation, sustainability, and knowledge advancement within the broader research community.

References

  1. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Scholar profile of Preeti Nain (User ID: 3UJMhJAAAAAJ). https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=3UJMhJAAAAAJ&hl=en
  2. Initial metal contents and leaching rate constants of metals leached from end-of-life solar photovoltaic waste: An integrative literature review and analysis. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1364032119308007
  3. Ecological and human health risk assessment of metals leached from end-of-life solar photovoltaics
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0269749120360814
  4. Temporal variation of leachate pollution index of Indian landfill sites and associated human health risk.
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11356-021-12383-1
  5. A state-of-art review on end-of-life solar photovoltaics. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0959652622006138

Blessing Ayegba | Clean Energy | Research Excellence Award

Ms. Blessing Ayegba | Clean Energy | Research Excellence Award 

Concordia University | Canada

Blessing Ayegba is a Ph.D. candidate specializing in building energy flexibility, grid-integrated systems, and indoor thermal comfort. Her research focuses on developing scalable, occupant-centered control strategies that enhance energy efficiency while maintaining comfort in buildings. She has contributed to advancing Building Energy Flexibility Indicators and demonstrated practical solutions for reducing peak energy demand through optimized temperature control. Her scholarly impact includes 35 citations, with an h-index of 1 and an i10-index of 1, reflecting emerging influence in the field. Her work integrates renewable energy, storage, and smart systems, supporting resilient and sustainable power grids worldwide.

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Khaled Ben Abdallah | Energy Sustainability | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Khaled Ben Abdallah | Energy Sustainability | Research Excellence Award

Khaled Ben Abdallah is a Maître Assistant in transport and logistics sciences at the Institut Supérieur du Transport et de la Logistique, University of Sousse, Tunisia. His expertise focuses on transport economics, sustainability, and advanced econometric modeling. He holds a doctorate in economics and has extensive teaching experience across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His research covers sustainable transport, green logistics, and policy-oriented analysis, with numerous publications in high-impact journals. His scientific impact includes 258 citations across 241 documents, 16 indexed publications, and an h-index of 7. He actively supervises research, contributes to academic development, and collaborates internationally.

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Rawdah Whba | Energy Sustainability | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Rawdah Whba | Energy Sustainability | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Rawdah Whba | Taiz University & Inonu University | Yemen

Dr. Rawdah Abduh Ghaleb Whba is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Taiz University, Yemen, and currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at İnönü University, Malatya, Türkiye. She specializes in energy storage and conversion, with a strong research focus on polymer electrolytes, electrode materials, and advanced electrochemical systems including solid-state lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries, and supercapacitors. Dr. Whba completed two bachelor’s degrees in Chemistry from Taiz University with first-class honours, earning two Presidential Awards of Yemen for academic excellence (2006, 2008). She received an English and computer diploma from NODS (2007) and joined Taiz University as a lecturer in 2009. She obtained her MSc (2017) and PhD (2022) in Chemistry from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) under prestigious scholarships from the Yemeni Government and the Islamic Development Bank. She later served as a research assistant at UKM before receiving the Türkiye Scholarships Postdoctoral Award (2023–2024), completing a fellowship at Istanbul Medeniyet University. Currently, Dr. Whba works on Na-ion full-cell development, specializing in high-performance cathode materials, pre-sodiation strategies, interfacial engineering, operando analysis, and DFT-supported materials optimization. Her broader expertise includes polymer synthesis, grafted polymers, thin-film membrane fabrication, organic/inorganic materials synthesis, electrochemical characterization, kinetic studies, and materials evaluation for next-generation rechargeable batteries. Dr. Whba has authored numerous Q1 and Q2 Web of Science journals, including publications in Journal of Power Sources, Electrochimica Acta, Ionics, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Langmuir, Advanced Sustainable Systems, Energy Technology, and International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. She has also published impactful review articles and collaborative works involving operando XAS, DFT studies, and biomass-derived electrode materials. She is an active scientific reviewer, contributing to Springer, Elsevier, ACS, Ionics, Carbon Letters, and multiple high-impact journals, reviewing more than 30 manuscripts, book chapters, and conference submissions. Dr. Whba has also provided academic service at Taiz University as Secretariat of the Department and Examination Committee Member and has represented academic staff in the University Syndicate since 2014. A dedicated educator, she has taught a wide range of undergraduate chemistry courses—General, Inorganic, Organic, Analytical, Physical, Biochemistry, and Pharmaceutical Analysis—at Taiz University and other institutions in Yemen. Dr. Whba is a member of several professional bodies including the American Chemical Society (ACS), the International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE), the Polymer Ionic Group (Malaysia), and the Taiz University Staff Syndicate. Her research continues to make significant contributions in polymer chemistry, electrochemistry, and sustainable energy materials, with ongoing work advancing the performance, stability, and scalability of sodium- and lithium-ion energy storage technologies.

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Dogan, E., Maiga, A., Whba, R., Harfouche, M., Ozturk, Z. R., Farhan, A., Altin, E., Duygulu, Ö., Ipek, S., Kartal, R., et al. (2026). Influence of iron doping on α-NaMnO₂ lattice symmetry: Insight from operando X-ray absorption, ex-situ structural analysis, and electrochemical performance using chestnut shell-derived hard carbon. Journal of Power Sources. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2025.238602

Ateş, M. N., Zengin, F., Whba, R., Tunaboylu, B., Aydemir, U., Peighambardoust, N. S., Karslıoğlu, N. G., Malkoç, H. C., Demiryürek, R., Güleryüz, Ö., et al. (2025). Mechanistic insights into cathode-driven capacity degradation of NMC111/graphite pouch cells under long-term cycling. Electrochimica Acta. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2025.147611

Whba, R., Altın, S., Serin, S., Whba, F., Nakir, M. Y., & Sahinbay, S. (2025). Synergistic behavior of epoxidized natural rubber grafted di(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate-based solid polymer electrolytes: Experimental and density functional theory (DFT) study. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiec.2025.11.038

Whba, R., Sahinbay, S., Whba, F., Nakir, M. Y., & Altin, S. (2025). Unlocking the potential of epoxidized natural rubber (ENR)-based polymer electrolytes: Key strategies, bibliometric insights, and future directions. Langmuir. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.5c00631

Dogan, E., Whba, R., Altin, E., Moeez, I., Chung, K. Y., Stoyanova, R., Koleva, V., Aktas, A., Altin, S., & Sahinbay, S. (2025). Optimized performance of Na₀.₆₇Mn₀.₅Fe₀.₅O₂@TiO₂ and presodiated hard carbon (Pre-SHC) full-cells using direct contact method. Journal of Power Sources. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2025.236327

Whba, R., Su’ait, M. S., Whba, F., & Ahmad, A. (2024). Research progress on polyacrylonitrile-based polymer electrolytes for electrochemical devices: Insight into electrochemical performance. Journal of Power Sources. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2024.234539

Xinping Duan | Green Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Xinping Duan | Green Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Xinping Duan | Xiamen University | China

Prof. Xinping Duan of Xiamen University, China, is an internationally recognized researcher in catalysis, materials chemistry, and sustainable chemical transformations. With a distinguished academic career spanning nearly two decades, he has established himself as a leading figure in the fields of heterogeneous catalysis, CO₂ conversion, selective hydrogenation, photocatalysis, and advanced nanomaterials. His research contributions have significantly advanced the understanding of catalytic mechanisms, metal–support interactions, and rational catalyst design for energy-efficient and environmentally friendly chemical processes. Prof. Duan’s scientific impact is reflected in his outstanding publication metrics: over 72 papers, an H-index of 33, and more than 3,318 citations. His work consistently appears in top-tier journals, including Science, Nature Communications, Science Advances, ACS Catalysis, Chemical Engineering Journal, Journal of Catalysis, and Chemical Science. Several of his landmark papers—such as those on copper–silica nanocatalysts, selective CO₂ hydrogenation, and novel metal oxide interfaces—have received exceptional citation counts and have influenced both academic research and industrial catalyst development. A hallmark of Prof. Duan’s research is his ability to integrate advanced nanostructures, metal phosphides, metal carbides, and polyoxometalates to achieve high catalytic selectivity and stability. His studies on hydrogenolysis, hydrogenation, and biomass-derived oxygenate conversion have contributed to the development of greener pathways for producing fuels, fine chemicals, and value-added intermediates. He has also explored cutting-edge topics such as oxygen vacancy engineering, interfacial electron localization, spillover effects, and ambient-pressure catalytic processes. Through his rigorous research approach and sustained scientific productivity, Prof. Xinping Duan has earned a strong reputation as a catalyst innovation leader in China and abroad. His work continues to shape modern heterogeneous catalysis, clean energy conversion, and sustainable chemical engineering, positioning him as a prominent contributor to global scientific advancement.

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Lin, H., Liang, X., Wen, Z., Jiao, W., Wang, R., Lian, Y., & Duan, X. (2025). The superiority of W⁶⁺ overturns the CO₂ hydrogenation selectivity of iridium. Chemical Communications. https://doi.org/10.1039/D5CC02796A

Cheng, T., Liu, Y., Miao, F., Duan, X., & Liu, Y., & Jiao, W. (2025, July). Catalytic ozonation degradation of sulfamethoxazole by high gravity coupled monolithic catalyst Ce–Co/CH: Efficacy, mechanism, pathways and toxicity. Chemical Engineering Journal. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2025.163553

Duan, X., Zhao, Y., Chou, H.-L., Zuo, J., Wang, R., Jiao, W., Fang, H., Zheng, Y., Lin, H., Ye, L., et al. (2025, March 7). Reversible spillover wakens reactivity of dormant modular hydrochlorination catalysts. ACS Catalysis. https://doi.org/10.1021/acscatal.4c06661

Duan, X., Zuo, P., Li, N., Lu, J., Zhang, J., Wen, Z., Fang, H., Jiao, W., Wang, R., & Lin, H. (2024, October 22). Collective redox-shuttling properties of nanoalloys boost water electrolysis of nitrides [Preprint]. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-5236379/v1

Ji, X., Zhang, J., Li, N., Qiu, L., Zhang, G., Duan, X., & Wang, R. (2024, May 13). Accelerated “electron converter” characteristics of NiCo-LDH for a CdS-carbide photocatalytic system with a dual heterointerface. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.4c00778

Ji, X., Zhang, J., Zhang, G., Li, N., Wang, R., Lin, H., & Duan, X. (2024, April). Dual interfacing with metallic cobalt boosts the electron shuttle of CdS-carbide nanoassemblies. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.142

Getahun Ayele Tessema | Energy Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Getahun Ayele Tessema | Energy Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Getahun Ayele Tessema | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR) | India

Getahun Ayele Tessema is an emerging researcher and PhD Candidate at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR), specializing in energy efficiency and sustainable built environments. He holds a B.Tech and Master’s degree with distinction and previously served as a Lecturer at Adama Science and Technology University, where he earned the Best Teacher Award for his academic excellence. Currently supported by the prestigious ICCR Africa PhD Scholarship from the Government of India, he continues to advance impactful research in the Built Environment Lab at IIT Roorkee. His academic and professional journey reflects consistent excellence, with active engagement in research, teaching, and community-oriented scientific contributions. He has completed or is working on five research projects, published two journal papers, and maintains a growing citation record accessible through Google Scholar. His collaborative work spans international and institutional partnerships, and he holds memberships in two professional organizations aligned with his research areas. Getahun’s research focuses on energy-efficient buildings, energy modelling, energy-use behaviour, and energy analysis. His contributions offer significant insights into the determinants of household energy-saving behaviour in Ethiopian urban settings. By integrating personal norms with the Theory of Planned Behaviour, he has developed a comprehensive framework that helps understand and influence energy-conscious behaviour. This work supports the development of national energy conservation strategies and provides a scientific basis for formulating building energy codes—an urgent need for sustainable urban growth in Ethiopia. His findings aim to guide policymakers, enhance occupant awareness, and contribute to cleaner energy access through practical, community-responsive solutions. Through his multidisciplinary research, academic leadership, and commitment to sustainable development, Getahun exemplifies innovation, scholarly excellence, and societal impact. His work aligns strongly with the vision of promoting energy-efficient built environments and positions him as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

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Tessema, G. A., Chani, P. S., & Rajasekar, E. (2025). Analysis of residential electricity consumption in Ethiopian condominiums: Leveraging cluster analysis for targeted electrification interventions. In 2025 IEEE 13th International Conference on Smart Energy Grid Engineering (SEGE). IEEE.

Tessema, G. A., Chani, P. S., & Rajasekar, E. (2025). Modelling energy-saving behaviour in Ethiopian urban households: Integrating personal norms and demographic moderators to the theory of planned behaviour. Energy and Buildings, , 116709.

Prof. Dr. Zhifei Li | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award | 2605

Prof. Dr. Zhifei Li | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Zhifei Li | Pearl River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou | China

Zhifei Li is a distinguished researcher known for advancing aquaculture science, environmental engineering, and sustainable fisheries. His work spans freshwater pond healthy aquaculture, industrial recirculating aquaculture systems, ecological treatment of aquaculture tailwater, and large-water-area ecological fisheries. He has taken on significant scientific and advisory responsibilities within research institutions, engineering technology centers, and regional environmental governance bodies. His contributions are recognized through leadership roles in aquaculture pollution remediation, rural science and technology service, and expert consultation for large-scale aquaculture improvement initiatives. Zhifei Li has led numerous national and provincial research programs, including foundational research projects, key R&D initiatives, and regional technological innovation schemes. He has also collaborated on multiple multidisciplinary projects involving biofilm regulation, quorum sensing mechanisms, engineered bacteria, and low-temperature wastewater treatment systems for aquaculture. His research emphasizes practical and scalable solutions for improving water quality, enhancing aquaculture system efficiency, and promoting ecological fisheries development. Scientifically, his contributions are well-documented. He has authored 120 research documents, accumulating 1,756 citations from 1,362 citing documents, and holds an h-index of 23, reflecting strong academic influence. His publication record includes articles in recognized international journals, as well as contributions to several academic books. His innovation output features multiple authorized invention patents, software copyrights, and ongoing patented technologies with domestic and international relevance. Zhifei Li is also active in consultancy and industry-linked projects, providing technical solutions to aquaculture enterprises and environmental management programs. His collaborations extend to engineered microbial systems for wastewater treatment and biofilm regulation. Professionally, he serves in important roles within committees related to aquaculture environment and wastewater treatment and contributes to the development of future researchers as a supervisor in advanced academic programs.

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Li, J., Ma, J., Li, Z., Xie, J., Zhang, Y., Yu, M., Xia, Y., Gong, W., Zhang, K., Wang, G., et al. (2025). C4-HSL drives rapid biofilm formation in low-temperature aquaculture effluent: Strengthening structural stability of biofilm and improving nitrogen removal efficiency. Environmental Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2025.122408

Li, J., Ma, J., Li, Z., Xie, J., Zhang, Y., Yu, M., Xia, Y., Gong, W., Zhang, K., Wang, G., et al. (2025). C4-HSL drives rapid biofilm formation in low-temperature aquaculture effluent: Strengthening structural stability of biofilm and improving nitrogen removal efficiency. SSRN. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5237275

Zhang, W., Ji, M., Wang, B., Xie, J., Wang, G., Gong, W., Li, H., Xia, Y., Zhang, K., Li, Z., et al. (2025). Comparative analysis of muscle metabolomics and gut microbiome provides new insights into the high fat intolerance mechanism of juvenile grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella). Aquaculture Reports. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqrep.2025.102864

 Zhang, K., Luo, Y.-M., Xie, J., Gong, W.-B., Li, Z.-F., Xia, Y., Xie, W.-P., Tian, J.-J., Li, H.-Y., Wang, G.-J., et al. (2025). Effect of complex carbon sources on the vertical distribution and exchange flux of nitrogen nutrient at the sediment–water interface. SSRN. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5098069

Tian, J., Wang, B., Ji, M., Gong, W., Li, H., Xia, Y., Zhang, K., Li, Z., Xie, W., Wang, G., et al. (2025). Effects of berberine combined with Pennisetum sinese Roxb meal on growth, hepatic lipid metabolism, and intestinal health of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella). Aquaculture Reports. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqrep.2025.102702

 Wang, Z., Xie, J., Wang, G., Li, Z., Zhang, K., He, Z., Tian, J., Xie, W., Li, H., & Xia, Y., et al. (2025). Effects of Clostridium butyricum or Chinese herbal preparation on hepatic antioxidant capacity, immune function, and gut microbiota of bullfrog tadpoles and froglets (丁酸梭菌或中草药制剂对牛蛙蝌蚪和幼蛙肝脏抗氧化能力、免疫功能及肠道菌群的影响). Chinese Journal of Animal Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.12418/CJAN2025.438

Xue Li | Energy Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Xue Li | Energy Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Xue Li | Wuhan Institute of Technology | China

Dr. Li Xue received her Ph.D. in Thermal Engineering from Dalian University of Technology in 2021. She is currently a faculty member at the School of Optical Information and Energy Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology. Her core research focuses on the near-wall collisions of microscale particles and the fundamentals of particle dynamics. She investigates how microscale interactions influence fluid flow, heat transfer, and energy conversion processes. Her studies contribute to advancing knowledge in microfluidics, aerosol science, and particulate system behavior. By integrating theoretical modeling with experimental validation, she addresses key challenges in microscale transport phenomena. Her work aims to improve the design of energy systems with higher efficiency and better control of particle interactions. She is also interested in the application of microscale particle research in thermal management and engineering systems. Through her academic contributions, she supports interdisciplinary advancements bridging thermal engineering and energy science. Dr. Xue continues to expand her research portfolio while mentoring students in innovative areas of energy and particle engineering.

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Li, X., Xie, J., Dong, M., Chen, S., & Dong, W. (2024). Could the rebound characteristics of oblique impact for SiO₂ particles represent the ash particles? ACS Omega, 9(9), 10564–10574.

Li, X., Dong, M., Zhang, H., Li, S., & Shang, Y. (2020). Effect of surface roughness on capillary force during particle-wall impaction under different humidity conditions. Powder Technology, 369, 253–261.

Li, X., Dong, M., Jiang, D., Li, S., & Shang, Y. (2020). The effect of surface roughness on normal restitution coefficient, adhesion force and friction coefficient of the particle-wall collision. Powder Technology, 361, 311–320.

Li, X., Dong, M., Li, S., & Shang, Y. (2019). Experimental and theoretical studies of the relationship between dry and humid normal restitution coefficients. Journal of Aerosol Science, 130, 67–76.

Dong, M., Mei, Y., Li, X., Shang, Y., & Li, S. (2018). Experimental measurement of the normal coefficient of restitution of micro-particles impacting on plate surface in different humidity. Powder Technology, 334, 52–60.

Dong, M., Li, X., Mei, Y., & Li, S. (2018). Experimental and theoretical analyses on the effect of physical properties and humidity of fly ash impacting on a flat surface. Journal of Aerosol Science, 117, 121–131.

Asif Khan | Clean Energy | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Asif Khan | Clean Energy | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Asif Khan | University of Science and Technology Bannu kpk | Pakistan

Asif Nawaz Khan is a committed physicist and lecturer at the University of Science and Technology Bannu, with extensive experience in teaching and research at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Physics and has developed strong expertise in computational and theoretical physics, particularly in the design and analysis of 2D and 3D perovskite materials. His research encompasses structural, optical, thermoelectric, elastic, and thermodynamic properties, alongside solar cell device performance, phonon calculations, and molecular dynamics simulations. Proficient in advanced simulation software and machine learning techniques, he actively supervises students in both experiments and computational modeling, contributing significantly to the advancement of materials science.

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Featured Publications

Khan, A., Khan, N. U., Nawaz, A., & Ullah, K., & Manan, A. (2024). A DFT study to explore structural, electronic, optical and mechanical properties of lead-free Na2MoXO6 (X= Si, Ge, Sn) double perovskites for photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications. Computational and Theoretical Chemistry, 1240, 114834.

Hosen, A., Mousa, A. A., Nemati-Kande, E., Khan, A. N., Abu-Jafar, M. S., … (2025). Systematic computational screening and design of double perovskites Q2LiMH6 (Q= K, Rb; M= Ga, In, Tl) for efficient hydrogen storage: A DFT and AIMD approach. Surfaces and Interfaces, 106608.

Khan, A. N., Rabhi, S., Jehangir, M. A., Charif, R., Khan, N. U., Begagra, A., … (2025). Evaluating A2SrGeI6 (A= K and Rb) lead-free double perovskites: Structural, elastic, and optoelectronic insights for clean energy. Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 174, 113949.

Khan, N. U., Ghani, U., Khan, A., Khan, A. N., Ullah, K., Ali, R., & Fadhali, M. M. (2025). Theoretical insight into stabilities and optoelectronic properties of RbZnX3 (X= Cl, Br) halide perovskites for energy conversion applications. Optical and Quantum Electronics, 57(1), 109.

Rabhi, S., Khan, A. N., Chinoune, O., Charif, R., Bouri, N., Al-Qaisi, S., Sadaf, S., … (2025). Insight into NaSiCl3: A lead-free perovskite for the next generation revealed by DFT and SCAPS-1D. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 27(25), 13490–13507.

Hosen, A., Sadeghi, A., Abdulhussein, H. A., Nemati-Kande, E., Khan, A. N., … (2025). First-principles insights into NaScQH6 (Q= Fe, Ru, Os): Promising high-density hydrogen storage materials. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 177, 151392.

Khan, A. N., Khan, N. U., Khan, A., Ali, R., & Fadhali, M. M. (2025). Lead-free, stable, and effective double Ca2TiXO6 (X= Ge, Sn) perovskites for photovoltaic application. Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, 1–13.

Khan, A. N., Kaleem, M., Khan, N. U., Nasir, A., Khan, A., & Abbasi, M. Z. (2026). Multi-functional DFT and SCAPS-1D analysis of lead-free Z2MgGeI6 (Z= Na, K) double perovskites for optoelectronic, photo-catalytic, and photovoltaic applications. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 294, 113922.

Khan, A. N., Khan, N. U., Kaleem, M., Tanzeel, M., Nasir, A., Hosen, A., Akremi, A., … (2025). Lead-free X2MgGeI6 (X= Rb, Cs) double perovskites for multi-functional energy applications: A DFT and SCAPS-1D perspective. Solid State Sciences, 108049.

Khan, Z., Manan, A., Khan, N. U., Khan, A. N., Khan, A., & Liu, G., … (2025). Exploring Sn-based vacancy-ordered halide double perovskites Na2Sn(Cl/Br)6 for optoelectronic, thermoelectric, and solar-driven hydrogen reduction applications. Chemical Papers, 1–21.

Khan, Z., Manan, A., Khan, N. U., Khan, A. N., Khan, A., Joifullah, S., Al Yeamin, M., … (2025). DFT-driven pressure-induced modulation in K2TIYCl6: Unlocking pressure-responsive physical and photo-catalytic properties. Optical and Quantum Electronics, 57(7), 1–32.