Dr. Shijing Luo | Energy Harvesting Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Shijing Luo | Energy Harvesting Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Shijing Luo, Sichuan University, China

Dr. Shijing Luo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Material Science and Engineering at Sichuan University. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Hong Kong, where he conducted pioneering research under the supervision of Prof. Dennis Y.C. Leung, supported by a prestigious postgraduate scholarship. He also earned his Master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor’s degree from Harbin Institute of Technology, both in the field of Material Science and Engineering. Dr. Luo’s research focuses on advanced energy conversion and storage technologies, including fuel cells, metal-air and metal-ion batteries, rechargeable batteries, flow batteries, and microfluidic systems. He has published extensively in top-tier journals such as Energy Conversion and Management, Applied Energy, and the Journal of Power Sources, with impactful studies on microfluidic fuel cells and flexible paper-based energy devices. In addition to his research, Dr. Luo has demonstrated a strong commitment to teaching, having designed and taught various engineering courses, mentored students, and earned a Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.

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Summary of Suitability: Dr. Shijing Luo – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Shijing Luo, Assistant Professor at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, is a dynamic and forward-thinking researcher whose contributions to energy conversion and storage technologies have earned international recognition. With strong academic foundations and impactful research output, Dr. Luo exemplifies the qualities of a high-potential early-career researcher.

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
    University of Hong Kong (HKU), Hong Kong SAR 🇭🇰
    2020/04 – 2024/03
    👨‍🏫 Supervisor: Prof. Dennis Y.C. Leung
    🏅 Received Postgraduate Scholarship

  • Master’s in Mechanical Engineering
    University of Pittsburgh (Upitt), Pittsburgh, PA, USA 🇺🇸
    2014/08 – 2016/04
    👨‍🏫 Supervisor: Prof. Qing-Ming Wang
    💰 Received Research Assistant Financial Aid

  • Bachelor’s in Materials Science and Engineering
    Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), Harbin, China 🇨🇳
    2010/08 – 2014/06
    👨‍🏫 Supervisor: Prof. Hongyuan Fang

👨‍🏫 Work Experience

  • Assistant Professor
    Department of Material Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, China 🇨🇳
    📞 Tel: 13410770579
    📧 Email: luosj@connect.hku.hk

  • Teaching Experience
    🧪 Courses Taught:

    • Statics & Mechanics of Materials

    • Structures of Crystals and Diffraction

    • Engineering Mechanics

    • Experimental Design
      📚 Designed lectures, assignments, and exams
      📝 Reviewed and graded coursework
      🎓 Mentored 2 Master’s students and 1 undergraduate

🧪 Research Interests

  • Energy Conversion & Storage

    • Fuel cells

    • Metal-air batteries

    • Metal-ion and rechargeable batteries

    • Flow batteries

    • Microfluidics

🏆 Achievements & Honors

  • 📜 Postgraduate Scholarship from HKU

  • 💼 Research Assistant Financial Aid at Upitt

  • 🧑‍🏫 Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Publication Top Notes:

Investigation of electrode scaling-up strategies for paper-based microfluidic fuel cells

Computational modeling studies on microfluidic fuel cell: A prospective review

Paper-based aqueous Al ion battery with water-in-salt electrolyte

Solid-state Al-air battery with an ethanol gel electrolyte

Next-generation magnesium-ion batteries: The quasi-solid-state approach to multivalent metal ion storage

Rechargeable Zn-air batteries: Recent trends and future perspectives

A printed paper-based Zn-air/Ag hybrid battery with switchable working modes