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

Dr. Harisha K S | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Bangalore University, India

Dr. Harisha K. S. is an accomplished physicist currently serving as a Guest Faculty at Bangalore University. He holds an M.Sc. in Physics (Condensed Matter Physics) and a Ph.D. from Mangalore University, where his research focused on the biosynthesis and characterization of metal nanoparticles for colorimetric sensor applications. With over 5 years of research and teaching experience, Dr. Harisha has authored numerous publications and presented at international conferences. He is proficient in advanced instrumentation techniques and software, with research interests spanning nanotechnology, electrochemical sensors, biopolymer nanocomposites, and environmental remediation.

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🎓 Educational Qualifications

B.Sc.: Kuvempu University, 2010 (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics). B.Ed.: Davangere University, 2012 (Physics, Mathematics). M.Sc.: Davangere University, 2014 (Physics – Condensed Matter Physics). Ph.D.: Mangalore University, 2022. Thesis: Biosynthesis and Characterization of Metal Nanoparticles for Colorimetric Sensor Applications. Research Guide: Prof. B. Narayana. Co-Guide: Prof. Y. Sangappa

🏆 Achievements

University Fellowship: Mangalore University (2017-2021). Best Poster Presentation Award: ICABS-19 (International Conference on Advances in Basic Sciences) in Bhiwani, Haryana, February 2019. Singapore Visit: Presented at ICMAT-2019 (International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies), Singapore, June 2019

🧑‍🏫 Professional Experience

Lecturer: Sri Vijaya Chetana PU College, Chitradurga (Oct 2014 – Nov 2016, 2 years). Researcher: Mangalore University (Feb 2017 – Mar 2022, 5 years). Guest Faculty: Tumkur University, University College of Science (Nov – Dec 2022, 2 months) Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Bellary (Jan – Jun 2023, 6 months). Bangalore University (June 2023 – Present)

🌍 International Conference Participation

Singapore Visit: Attended and presented research at ICMAT-2019, Singapore

🎓 Additional Responsibilities

Squad Member:
- PG Examinations (Nov/Dec 2023)
- UG Examinations (Feb/Mar 2024, July/Aug 2024)

🔬 Research and Technical Skills

Research Project: Completed AC Conduction Studies on Polyaniline-TiO2 Nanocomposite (2014) Technical Expertise: Bio-synthesis and characterization of metal nanoparticles, microparticles, nanofibers Polymeric/biomaterials fabrication. Nanomaterials for energy devices. Synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles. Electrochemical/Plasmonic sensor development

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Fabrication and Characterization of Conductive Silk Fibroin–Gold Nanocomposite Films
- Authors: R. Ranjana, N. Parushuram, K.S. Harisha, S. Asha, B. Narayana, et al.
- Published In: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 31, 249-264
- Year: 2020
- Citations: 27

Influence of Gamma Irradiation on Photoluminescence and Nonlinear Optical Properties of Eu³⁺ Activated Heavy Metal Borate Glasses
- Authors: P. Ramesh, V. Hegde, K. Keshavamurthy, A.G. Pramod, G. Jagannath, et al.
- Published In: Optical Materials, 116, 111102
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 26

Eco-Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles by Sericin Derived from Bombyx mori Silk and Catalytic Study on Degradation of Methylene Blue
- Authors: K.S. Harisha, N. Parushuram, S. Asha, S.B. Suma, B. Narayana, Y. Sangappa
- Published In: Particulate Science and Technology, 39(2), 131-140
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 22

Development of Coriander Honey Loaded CeO₂ for Cyclic Voltammetry, Chemical Sensor, Dye Purification, and Antioxidant Properties
- Authors: M. Mylarappa, S. Chandruvasan, K.S. Harisha, S. Kantharaju, S.G.P. Kumar, et al.
- Published In: Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 152, 105174
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 19

Silk Fibroin as a Bio-Template for Synthesis of Different Shaped Gold Nanoparticles: Characterization and Ammonia Detection Application
- Authors: R. Ranjana, N. Parushuram, K.S. Harisha, S. Asha, Y. Sangappa
- Published In: Materials Today: Proceedings, 27, 434-439
- Year: 2020
- Citations: 19

Highly Selective and Sensitive Colorimetric Detection of Arsenic (III) in Aqueous Solution Using Green Synthesized Unmodified Gold Nanoparticles
- Authors: K.S. Harisha, B. Narayana, Y. Sangappa
- Published In: Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, 44(1), 132-143
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 18

Conductive In Situ Reduced Graphene Oxide–Silk Fibroin Bionanocomposites
- Authors: P. Nilogal, G.B. Uppine, R. Rayaraddi, K.S. Harisha, L.J. Martis, B. Narayana, et al.
- Published In: ACS Omega, 6(20), 12995-13007
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 18

Fabrication and Conductivity Study of Silver Nanoparticles Loaded Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA-AgNPs) Nanofibers
- Authors: K. Krishna, K.S. Harisha, R. Neelakandan, Y. Sangappa
- Published In: Materials Today: Proceedings, 42, 515-520
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 16

Biosynthesized Unmodified Silver Nanoparticles: A Colorimetric Optical Sensor for Detection of Hg²⁺ Ions in Aqueous Solution
- Authors: K.S. Harisha, P. Nilogal, R. Rayaraddy, L.J. Martis, S.M. Osman, N. Badiadka, et al.
- Published In: Results in Chemistry, 4, 100507
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 15

Ajwain Honey Loaded CeO₂ Nanocomposite for Antioxidant, Chemical Sensors, and Photocatalysis Studies
- Authors: M. Mylarappa, S. Chandruvasan, K.S. Harisha, K.N.S. Kumara
- Published In: Kuwait Journal of Science, 51(1), 100145
- Citations: 13

Zhiyu Mao | Electrochemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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

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

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