Prof. Hui Xue | Electro Catalysis Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Hui Xue | Electro Catalysis Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Hui Xue, Inner Mongolia University, China

Dr. Hui Xue is an Associate Professor at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, specializing in inorganic chemistry and electrocatalytic nanomaterials. She earned her Ph.D. from the Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and has been deeply involved in the development of interface-engineered catalysts for energy conversion processes such as oxygen evolution and ammonia synthesis. Dr. Xue has led and contributed to numerous National Natural Science Foundation projects, focusing on MNC composite catalysts, spinel/clay functional materials, MOF-based systems, and near-infrared fluorescence probes. Her work has been published in prestigious journals including Green Chemistry, Chemical Engineering Journal, and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, with several papers recognizing her as co-corresponding author. She has also received regional funding and presented at major national conferences. Dr. Xue’s research emphasizes interface microenvironment modulation and defect engineering, contributing significantly to advancements in electrocatalysis and environmental remediation.

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award:

Dr. Xue Hui is an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award, with significant contributions to the fields of inorganic chemistry, electrocatalysis, and nanomaterials engineering. As an Associate Professor at Inner Mongolia University, Dr. Xue has demonstrated a consistent trajectory of research excellence, innovation, and collaborative impact in cutting-edge areas of sustainable energy and catalysis.

🎓 Education

  • 📍 Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry (2012.09 – 2017.06)
    Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences

  • 📍 B.Sc. in Chemistry (2008.09 – 2012.06)
    Inner Mongolia University for Nationalities

🧑‍🏫 Work Experience

  • 🏫 Associate Professor (2022.01 – Present)
    Inner Mongolia University, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

  • 🧪 Lecturer (2017.07 – 2021.12)
    Inner Mongolia University, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

🧬 Research Projects & Achievements

  • 🧪 Principal Investigator of National Natural Science Foundation Youth Project (2023–2025)
    “Post-modified MNC oxygen reduction catalyst”

  • 🔬 Participant in 6 additional NSFC projects from 2021–2025, covering fields such as photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, wastewater treatment, and antibacterial materials

  • 🧱 Inner Mongolia NSFC General Project (2024–2026):
    “Controllable construction of MNC composite catalysts” – Host

  • 📄 Published in leading journals:
    Green Chemistry, Chemical Engineering Journal, ChemComm, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Chinese Chemical Letters

  • ✍️ Co-corresponding author of multiple peer-reviewed articles on interface modulation, heterojunctions, and catalytic nanomaterials

🏅 Academic Awards & Honors

  • 🌟 Co-corresponding author in internationally recognized journals

  • 🧑‍🔬 Presenter:
    “Defect construction and electronic structure regulation of electrocatalytic nanomaterials” – 5th Academic Conference on New Energy Materials and Devices of China, 2023

  • 🧑‍🏫 Active contributor to national and regional scientific advancements in electrocatalysis and nanomaterial engineering

Publication Top Notes:

Activating Inert Palmeirite Through Co Local-Environment Modulation and Spin Electrons Rearrangement for Superior Oxygen Evolution

Triggered Directed Electron Redistribution Endowed by Efficient Ohmic Contacts of NiMoN/Ni3S2 for Boosting Large Current-Density Overall Seawater Splitting

The 3d-4f electron transition of the CoS2/CeO2 heterojunction for efficient oxygen evolution

 

Prof. Shengbo Zhang | Catalysis Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Shengbo Zhang | Catalysis Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Shengbo Zhang, Tianjin University, China

Shengbo Zhang is a distinguished professor in the School of Environment at Tianjin University and a renowned scholar from Peiyang. His research focuses on catalytic recycling and resource utilization of waste plastics, artificial photosynthesis, and hydrogen energy development. With groundbreaking contributions in these fields, he has authored over 50 publications as the first or corresponding author in prestigious journals such as Nature Sustainability, Journal of the American Chemical Society, ACS Catalysis, ACS Nano, and Applied Catalysis B: Environmental. He serves as a young editorial board member for several high-impact journals, including Advanced Fiber Materials (IF=17.2), Journal of Materials Science & Technology (IF=11.2), eScience (IF=42.9), Green Carbon, and Advanced Powder Materials (IF=28.6). Additionally, he is an active reviewer for esteemed journals like Nature Sustainability, Nature Communications, ACS Catalysis, and Journal of the American Chemical Society Au. His pioneering work continues to drive innovation in sustainable energy and environmental science.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Shengbo Zhang

Shengbo Zhang is an outstanding researcher in the fields of catalytic recycling, artificial photosynthesis, and hydrogen energy utilization. His impactful contributions are evident through his extensive publication record, including over 50 high-impact journal articles in prestigious venues such as Nature Sustainability, JACS, ACS Nano, ACS Catalysis, and AIChE Journal. His recent works on photocatalytic upgrading of plastic waste and electrocatalytic CO2 reduction further highlight his commitment to addressing global environmental challenges.

🎓 Education:

  • Peiyang University (Tianjin University) – [Degree details not provided]

💼 Work Experience:

  • Distinguished Professor at School of Environment, Tianjin University 🌱🏛️

  • Young Editorial Board Member of:

    • Advanced Fiber Materials (SCI, IF = 17.2) 📖
    • Journal of Materials Science & Technology (SCI, IF = 11.2) 🏅
    • eScience (SCI, IF = 42.9) 🔬
    • Green Carbon and Advanced Powder Materials (IF = 28.6) 🌍
  • Reviewer for prestigious journals:

    • Nature Sustainability 🌱
    • Nature Communications 🔗
    • ACS Catalysis ⚗️
    • Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS Au) 📘
    • Advanced Functional Materials (AFM) 🏆

🏆 Achievements & Contributions:

  • Research Focus:

    • Catalytic recycling and resource utilization of waste plastics 🔄♻️
    • Artificial photosynthesis for energy conversion ☀️💡
    • Hydrogen energy development for sustainable applications ⚡🔋
  • Publications:

    • Authored over 50 research papers as the first or corresponding author ✍️📜
    • Published in high-impact journals like:
      • Nature Sustainability
      • Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS)
      • AIChE Journal
      • ACS Catalysis
      • ACS Nano
      • Chemical Science
      • Applied Catalysis B-Environment

🏅 Awards & Honors:

  • Recognized as a Talented Scholar from Peiyang 🎓🏛️
  • Distinguished Professor at Tianjin University 🌍🏅
  • Active contributor to leading journals in catalysis, materials science, and sustainability 🔬📖

Publication Top Notes:

Boosted hydrodeoxygenation of lignin and its derivatives to cycloalkanes over Ni catalysts with surface decoration of AlPO4 species

Photocatalytic Upgrading of Plastic Waste into High-Value-Added Chemicals and Fuels: Advances and Perspectives

Advances and Challenges for Catalytic Recycling and Upgrading of Real-World Mixed Plastic Waste

Photoreforming of waste plastic by B-doped carbon nitride nanotube: Atomic-level modulation and mechanism insights