Mr. Tengfei Cheng | Hydrogen energy | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Tengfei Cheng | Hydrogen energy | Best Researcher Award 

Mr. Tengfei Cheng, Hefei General Machinery Research Institute Co., Ltd, China

Tengfei Cheng is an engineer specializing in materials science and engineering, currently working in the Basic Research Department of Pressure Vessel and Pipeline Technology at Hefei General Machinery Research Institute, China. He previously served as an assistant engineer at the New Materials Research Center of Yunnan Innovation Institute of Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He holds both a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Shanghai University. His research focuses on hydrogen storage materials, lithium-sulfur batteries, and alloy development, with multiple publications in high-impact journals. He has been awarded research funding for projects related to hydrogen storage system design and high-entropy alloys.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Tengfei Cheng

Tengfei Cheng is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his outstanding contributions to materials science, energy storage, and hydrogen storage technology. His work demonstrates a strong academic background, impactful research output, and leadership in funded projects.

🔬 Education:

🎓 Master’s Degree (Materials Science and Engineering) – Shanghai University, China (2018-2021)
🎓 Bachelor’s Degree (Materials Science and Engineering) – Shanghai University, China (2014-2018)

💼 Work Experience:

👨‍💻 Engineer – Hefei General Machinery Research Institute, China (2021-Present)
🔬 Assistant Engineer – Yunnan Innovation Institute of Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China (2021)

🏆 Awards & Research Grants:

💡 Design and Safety Assessment Technology of High Density Adaptive Solid State Hydrogen Storage System – China National Machinery Industry Corporation (2024-2027)
🔬 Research on Uniformization Preparation and Hydrogen Storage Properties of Titanium-Based High Entropy Alloys – Hefei General Machinery Research Institute (2023-2025)

📚 Notable Publications:

🔋 Lithium-Sulfur Batteries: Research on boosting polysulfide conversion using topological insulator heterojunctions
🔬 Hydrogen Storage Materials: Review on severe plastic deformation for high-pressure torsion
Li-Ion Batteries: Functionalized polyethylene separators for fast charging
🛠 Materials Science: Study on Al-Cu-Mg aluminum alloy using molecular dynamics simulation

Publication Top Notes:

Enhanced Lithium Polysulfide Conversion via the Second Current Collector Based on Multitransition-Metal-Phosphides for Li–S Batteries

Thiol-assisted regulated electronic structure of ultrafine Pd-based catalyst for superior formic acid electrooxidation performances

Topological Insulator Heterojunction with Electric Dipole Domain to Boost Polysulfide Conversion in Lithium‐Sulfur Batteries

Functionalized Polyethylene Separators with Efficient Li-Ion Transport Rate for Fast-Charging Li-Ion Batteries

Study on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al–Cu–Mg Aluminum Alloy Based on Molecular Dynamics Simulation

Effects of the corrosion mechanism evolution of low silicon-cast aluminium alloys in service

 

Prof. Dr. Kevin Oshea | Environmental | Excellence in Research

Prof. Dr. Kevin Oshea | Environmental | Excellence in Research 

Prof. Dr. Kevin Oshea, Florida International University, United States

Kevin Edward O’Shea is a Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami, FL. He earned his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) under the mentorship of Professor Christopher S. Foote and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Texas, Austin, with Professor Marye Anne Fox. Since joining FIU in 1991, he has held various academic leadership positions, including Interim Dean and Senior Associate Dean of the Graduate School. His research focuses on environmental chemistry, photochemical processes, and the development of nanomaterials for pollutant removal. With over 150 peer-reviewed publications and more than 16,000 citations, his work has been widely recognized in premier chemistry and environmental science journals. He has secured approximately $4 million in research funding from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Throughout his career, he has delivered numerous invited talks worldwide and has been actively engaged in mentoring students at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

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Summary of Suitability for the Research for Excellence in Research Award

Dr. Kevin Edward O’Shea is a highly accomplished researcher and professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry with extensive experience in organic chemistry, photochemical processes, and structural elucidation. His contributions to research, mentorship, and academic leadership make him a strong candidate for the Research for Excellence in Research Award.

🎓 Education

  • University of Texas, Austin (1989-1991)Postdoctoral Fellow 🏅
    • Advisor: Professor Marye Anne Fox
    • Research: Reactive species for the activation of anti-cancer agents and photochemical processes in supercritical fluids
  • University of California, Los Angeles (1984-1989)Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry 🧪
    • Mentor: Professor Christopher S. Foote
    • Dissertation: The Photoxygenation of Guanosine, Adamantylideneadamantane, and Isomeric 2,4-Hexadienes
  • California State University, Sacramento (1980-1984)B.S. in Chemistry (with Honors) 🎓
    • Senior Project: Synthesis of Novel Imidazolium Compounds

👨‍🏫 Academic & Professional Experience

  • Florida International University (2004–Present) 🌴🏫
    • Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
    • Senior Associate Dean, Graduate School (2012-2017)
    • Interim Dean, Graduate School (2009-2011)
  • University of California, Davis (2019)Visiting Professor 🔬
  • University of Miami (2004-2005)Visiting Professor (Sabbatical) 🌊
  • Georgia Institute of Technology (1997-1998)Research Associate Professor (Sabbatical) 🏗️
  • Florida State University (1995)Visiting Assistant Professor 📚
  • Florida International University (1991-1996)Assistant Professor 🎓

🏆 Achievements & Contributions

  • 150+ Peer-Reviewed Publications 📑
    • Published in top journals like Chemical Reviews, Journal of the American Chemical Society, and Environmental Science & Technology
    • Over 16,000 citations and an h-index of 65 📈
  • 300+ Scientific Presentations 🌍
    • Invited speaker in China, South Korea, Turkey, Ireland, Spain, Singapore, Hungary, Puerto Rico, and Canada
  • Secured $4M+ in Research Grants 💰
    • Funding from NSF, NIH, EPA, DOE, and more
  • Research on Environmental Chemistry & Nanomaterials 🌿🧪

🏅 Awards & Honors

  • National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Grants 🏆
  • American Chemical Society (ACS) Recognition 🔬
  • International Invited Speaker 🎤
  • Significant Contributions to Environmental Chemistry & Sustainable Solutions 🌱

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