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.

Professional Profile:

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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

 

Dr. Muhammad Rashid | Computational Material | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Muhammad Rashid | Computational Material | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Muhammad Rashid, Ghazi University, Pakistan

Dr. Muhammad Rashid is a Pakistani physicist and Associate Professor at the Department of Physics, Ghazi University Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics (Condensed Matter/Computational Materials) from The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB), conducted in collaboration with the National University of Singapore (NUS). His research focuses on the structural, electronic, optical, and magnetic properties of semiconductors, perovskites, and energy storage materials. He has extensive experience in computational material science, specializing in simulation techniques such as WIEN2k, VASP, and CASTEP. Throughout his career, Dr. Rashid has worked with esteemed institutions, including COMSATS University Islamabad and NUS, and has contributed significantly to the study of nanomaterials, energy harvesting applications, and Li-ion battery technologies. As a dedicated educator, he has taught a wide range of physics courses, including Modern Physics, Computational Physics, and Solid State Physics, fostering the next generation of scientists and researchers.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Muhammad Rashid is a highly qualified researcher in the field of Condensed Matter and Computational Materials Physics. His extensive academic background, including a Ph.D. from The Islamia University of Bahawalpur in collaboration with the National University of Singapore, highlights his expertise in materials science, nanomaterials, and energy storage applications.

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Physics (Condensed Matter/Computational Materials)The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB), Pakistan (2014) 🏅

    • Thesis Title: “Structural, Electronic, Optical and Magnetic properties of II – VI semiconductors.”

    • Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Sheikh Aftab Ahmad

    • Collaboration: National University of Singapore (NUS)

  • M.Phil. in PhysicsThe Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB), Pakistan (2010) 📡

    • Thesis: “Designing, Fabrication and Applications of Controlled Atmospheric Tube Furnace.”

  • M.Sc. in PhysicsBahauddin Zakariya University (BZU), Pakistan (2006) 🧲

    • Specialization: Digital Electronics

  • B.Sc. in Science (Physics, Math A & B)Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU), Pakistan (2004) 📖

  • Higher Secondary School Certificate (ICS)FBISE, Bahawalpur, Pakistan (2002) 🖥️

  • Secondary School Certificate (Science Group)FBISE, Islamabad, Pakistan (2000) ⚛️

💼 Work & Research Experience

  • Associate ProfessorGhazi University Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan (March 2021 – Present) 🏛️

    • Teaching courses such as Modern Physics, Computational Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Electromagnetic Theory, and Solid-State Physics.

    • Supervising research in condensed matter physics and nanomaterials.

  • Assistant ProfessorCOMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan (April 2014 – March 2021) 🏫

    • Conducted research and taught various physics courses.

  • Research AssociateNational University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore (March 2013 – October 2013) 🇸🇬

    • Worked under Prof. Y.P. Feng on Density Functional Theory (DFT) simulations using WIEN2k, VASP, and CASTEP.

  • Researcher (Material Simulation Group – MSG)The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB), Pakistan (Feb 2010 – Feb 2013) 🏗️

    • Specialized in computational material science and condensed matter physics.

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors

🏅 Recipient of the Ph.D. Fellowship – National University of Singapore (NUS) 🇸🇬
🏅 Published Numerous Research Papers in Web of Science and Scopus-indexed journals 📑
🏅 Supervised Several Ph.D. and M.Phil. Students in Computational and Condensed Matter Physics 🎓
🏅 Expert in Computational Physics Tools such as WIEN2K, VASP, SCAPS-1D, and MATLAB 🖥️
🏅 Active Researcher in Renewable Energy Applications (2D heterostructures, perovskites, and energy storage materials) ⚡

Publication Top Notes:

Pressure-induced modifications in the electronic, mechanical, optical, and thermodynamic properties of CsPbI3 for advanced optoelectronic applications: A DFT study

Bandgap engineering in graphene oxide (GO) via integrating DFT calculations with atmospheric-pressure microplasma (AMP) treatment for optoelectronic applications

Chemistry of zeolites and zeolite based composite membranes as a cutting-edge candidate for removal of organic dyes & heavy metal ions: Progress and future directions

Retraction notice to “Design and numerical simulation of lead-free inorganic perovskites (Cs2BiAgI6) solar cell through computation method” [Heliyon 10 (2024) e33922] (Heliyon (2024) 10(14), (S2405844024099535), (10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33922))

Structural, spectral, dielectric, and magnetic properties of Gd3+ substituted Y-type Barium hexaferrites

Systematic analysis of lead-free halide K2SnX6 (X = Cl, Br, I) double perovskites for solar cell applications

Design and numerical simulation of lead-free inorganic perovskites (Cs2BiAgI6) solar cell through computation method