Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zhiyu Mao | Electrochemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Associate Researcher at Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Dr. Zhiyu Mao, Associate Professor at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (CAS), China, is a distinguished researcher specializing in electrochemical energy storage systems and materials. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, Canada, with expertise in lithium-ion batteries, fuel cells, and lead-carbon batteries. His research focuses on developing advanced materials and technologies for energy storage and electric vehicles, leveraging artificial intelligence for battery management systems. With over 9 years of experience in both academia and industry, Dr. Mao has contributed significantly to the development of high-performance electrochemical systems and holds multiple patents.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Zhiyu Mao earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, Canada, in 2016. Before that, he completed his M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering at Taiyuan University of Technology, China, in 2011, and his B.Sc. in Materials Chemistry from Inner Mongolia University, China, in 2008. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his career in electrochemical engineering and energy storage technologies.

💼 Experience

Dr. Mao’s professional journey spans academia and industry. He is an Associate Professor at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, CAS, and has previously held roles as a Research Scientist at CWZE Power Inc. and Newtech Power Inc., Waterloo, Canada. He has led research projects on advanced battery systems, supervised graduate students, and contributed to the development of innovative technologies for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage. His industry experience includes the design, testing, and commercialization of high-performance lithium-ion and lead-carbon batteries.

🏆 Awards & Honors

Dr. Mao has received several prestigious awards including the Canada Mitacs-Accelerate Award (2017-2019), Doctoral Thesis Completion Award (University of Waterloo, 2016), and the International Doctoral Student Award (University of Waterloo, 2013-2015). He also won the Second Prize for 18650 Lithium-ion Battery R&D from Tianjin Lishen Battery Co., China, in 2012. His recognition reflects his significant contributions to electrochemical energy storage research and development.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Mao’s research revolves around electrochemistry, with a particular focus on the development of advanced materials and systems for energy storage, including lithium-ion and lead-carbon batteries. His work also explores the aging processes in batteries, failure mechanisms, and the use of artificial intelligence for battery management systems in electric vehicles. Additionally, Dr. Mao investigates the integration of renewable energy storage into smart energy grids and the optimization of electrochemical systems for enhanced performance and longevity.

🔍Conclusion

Dr. Zhiyu Mao’s outstanding research in electrochemical energy storage, coupled with his leadership in high-impact projects, makes him a prime candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His continuous efforts to advance battery technologies, combined with his academic and industrial experience, position him as a significant contributor to the future of renewable energy and electric vehicle technologies. With further collaboration and commercialization of his innovations, Dr. Mao’s work has the potential to revolutionize energy storage systems globally.

📚Publications

Significant Enhancement of Electrocatalytic Activity of Nickel-Based Amorphous Zeolite Imidazolate Frameworks for Water Splitting at Elevating Temperatures
- Authors: Iqbal, M.F., Xu, T., Li, M., Xu, P., Chen, Z.
- Journal: ACS Applied Energy Materials
- Volume: 7
- Issue: 11
- Pages: 4845–4855
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 1

Optimizing Annealing Treatment of Mesoporous MoO2 Nanoparticles for Enhancement of Hydrogen Evolution Reaction
- Authors: Iqbal, M.F., Xu, T., Li, M., Zhang, J., Chen, Z.
- Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
- Volume: 61
- Pages: 377–386
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 1

A Hybrid Deep Learning Approach for Remaining Useful Life Prediction of Lithium-Ion Batteries Based on Discharging Fragments
- Authors: Liu, Y., Hou, B., Ahmed, M., Feng, J., Chen, Z.
- Journal: Applied Energy
- Volume: 358
- Pages: 122555
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 6

A Review on Iron-Nitride (Fe2N) Based Nanostructures for Electrochemical Energy Storage Applications: Research Progress, and Future Perspectives
- Authors: Sajjad, M., Zhang, J., Mao, Z., Chen, Z.
- Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds
- Volume: 976
- Article: 172626
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 10

Long-Life Lead-Carbon Batteries for Stationary Energy Storage Applications
- Authors: Sajjad, M., Zhang, J., Zhang, S., Mao, Z., Chen, Z.
- Journal: Chemical Record
- Volume: 24
- Issue: 3
- Article: e202300315
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 8

Zhiyu Mao | Electrochemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award