Prof. Yuxin Zhao | Gas Sensors | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Yuxin Zhao | Gas Sensors | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Yuxin Zhao, CNPC Tubular Goods Research Institute, China

Prof. Yuxin Zhao is a leading expert in smart sensor technology and nanoscience, currently serving as a Professor and Principal Investigator at the CNPC Tubular Goods Research Institute (TGRI) in Xi’an, China. He previously held professorial and research positions at Xi’an Jiaotong University and Sinopec RISE, where he spearheaded groundbreaking work in smart gas sensors and nanoscale material synthesis. Prof. Zhao earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and a B.Sc. in Material Chemistry from China University of Petroleum (East), and was a visiting research fellow in micro-manufacturing at Griffith University, Australia. His research interests include smart gas sensors, on-chip directed self-assembly, in-situ probe scanning, light-thermal management, and nanomaterial synthesis. Recognized nationally for his innovation, Prof. Zhao has received numerous prestigious awards, including the China Invention Patent Award and the Young Scientist Award from the China Instrument and Control Society. His work continues to advance the frontiers of sensor technology and applied nanoscience.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Prof. Yuxin Zhao stands out as an exceptional and forward-thinking researcher with groundbreaking contributions in smart sensor technology, nanomaterials, and chemical engineering. With a career spanning academia, industrial innovation, and international collaboration, his work continues to shape the future of sensor systems, nanofabrication, and energy-related technologies, making him an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education

  • 📘 Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering
    China University of Petroleum (East), Qingdao, China
    Sept 2009 – Dec 2014

  • 🧪 B.Sc. in Material Chemistry
    China University of Petroleum (East), Qingdao, China
    Sept 2005 – June 2009

💼 Work Experience

  • 👨‍🏫 Professor in Smart Sensor
    China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), Xi’an, China
    Aug 2023 – Present
    🔬 Role: Principal Investigator

  • 👨‍🔬 Professor in Nanoscience
    Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
    Feb 2019 – June 2023
    🔬 Role: Principal Investigator

  • 🧑‍🏭 Scientist in Smart Gas Sensor
    SINOPEC RISE, Qingdao, China
    Jan 2015 – July 2019
    ⚙️ Role: Senior Engineer

  • 🌏 Visiting Scholar in Micro-Manufacturing
    Griffith University, Australia
    Oct 2012 – May 2014
    🔬 Role: Research Fellow

🏆 Awards & Honors

  • 🧑‍🔬 Young Scientist Award, China Instrument and Control Society (2023)

  • 🥈 Second Prize, Shandong Provincial Invention Patent Award (2022)

  • 💡 China Invention Patent Award (2022)

  • 🔍 SINOPEC Prospective Research Award (2019)

  • 🎓 Young Talent Scholarship, Xi’an Jiaotong University (2018)

  • 🚀 Science and Technology Progress Award (2016)

  • 📖 Provincial Excellent Doctoral Dissertation (2016)

  • 🌍 CSC Scholarship, Chinese Scholarship Council (2012)

Publication Top Notes:

Advances in Early Warning of Thermal Runaway in Lithium‐Ion Battery Energy Storage Systems

CCUS: A Panacea or a Placebo in the fight against climate change?

Colorful Ultralong Room Temperature Phosphorescent Afterglow with Excitation Wavelength Dependence Based on Boric Acid Matrix

Toward highly sensitive, selective, and stable palladium‐based MEMS gas sensors for hydrogen energy security

The bottleneck and innovation key of MEMS-based metal oxide semiconductors gas sensor for petrochemical industry

Challenges and Opportunities of Chemiresistors Based on Microelectromechanical Systems for Chemical Olfaction

Schottky Contacts Regularized Linear Regression for Signal Inconsistency Circumvent in Resistive Gas Micro‐Nanosensors

Engineering a Copper@Polypyrrole Nanowire Network in the Near Field for Plasmon-Enhanced Solar Evaporation

Ms. Preeti Shakya | Gas Sensor | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Preeti Shakya | Gas Sensor | Best Researcher Award 

Ms. Preeti Shakya, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, India

Preeti Shakya is a dedicated researcher in nanotechnology, currently affiliated with the Materials Research Centre at Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) Jaipur. She specializes in nanoscale materials and device design, with a particular focus on gas sensor development using MEMS technology and advanced 2D materials. Her research expertise spans synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials such as graphene oxide (GO), reduced graphene oxide (rGO), MoS₂, MoSe₂, WSe₂, and CNT-based composites. Proficient in advanced characterization techniques including FTIR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, BET surface area measurement, FE-SEM, HR-TEM, and XPS, she actively contributes to the development of next-generation sensing devices. Preeti holds a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Rajasthan Technical University, an M.Tech in Nanotechnology from University College of Engineering, RTU Kota, and is pursuing a Ph.D. at MNIT Jaipur. Her research interests extend to gas sensors, supercapacitors, batteries, nanofabrication, and the development of novel intelligent material systems. Passionate about advancing gas sensor technology, she is committed to creating innovative solutions that have a lasting impact on the field.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award  

Preeti Shakya demonstrates a strong background in nanotechnology, particularly in the development of gas sensors using MEMS technology and advanced nanomaterials. Her expertise in synthesis, fabrication, and characterization of nanoscale materials, along with her proficiency in advanced research software and instrumentation, makes her a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award.

📚 Education

  • 🎓 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) – Materials Research Centre, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur (CGPA: 8.1)
  • 🎓 M.Tech (Nanotechnology) – University College of Engineering, RTU Kota (79%)
  • 🎓 B.Tech (Electronics and Communication Engineering) – Rajasthan Technical University (75.75%)
  • 🏫 All India Senior Secondary School Examination (2011) – R.B.S.E (72.92%)
  • 🏫 All India Secondary School Examination (2009) – C.B.S.E (61.61%)

💼 Work Experience

🔬 Nanotechnology Researcher – Specializing in:

  • Gas sensor development using MEMS technology
  • Synthesis of nanomaterials (GO, rGO, MoS₂, MoSe₂, WSe₂, CNT, rGO-CNT composites)
  • Electronic devices (Gas Sensors, Supercapacitors, Batteries)
  • Advanced characterization techniques (FTIR, UV-Vis, FE-SEM, HR-TEM, XPS, Raman spectroscopy)
  • Nanofabrication & research instrumentation development

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors

🌟 Recognized researcher in nanotechnology with expertise in advanced materials
🏅 Published research in gas sensors and sensing materials
🎖️ Contributions to MEMS-based gas sensor development using 2D materials
🏆 Active participation in national & international research projects

Publication Top Notes:

Charge storage kinetics of interconnected MnO<sub>2</sub> nano-needles/reduced graphene oxide composite for high energy density quasi-solid-state sodium ion asymmetric supercapacitor

Unraveling the Pseudocapacitive Charge Storage Mechanism of NiCo<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> Nanoflakes for Advanced Quasi Solid-State Hybrid Supercapacitor

Electrochemical Study of Reduced Graphene Oxide for Supercapacitor Application

Exploring Eco-friendly Nanocellulose-Based Hydrogel Membranes as Flexible and Biocompatible Electrolyte in Supercapacitors

Ultrathin and Flexible Gas Sensor Based on Monolayer Graphene for Environmental Monitoring