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

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 

  1. 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

 

  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

 

  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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

Himangshu Deka | Photovoltaic | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Himangshu Deka | Photovoltaic |Women Researcher Award

👨‍🏫Profile Summary

Experienced in erection, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities in thermal power projects. Proficient in PLC commissioning, troubleshooting, and control system maintenance. Skilled in preparing technical documentation and reviewing control systems.

🌐 Professional Profiles

 

 

🎓 Education📚

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) CPI: 8/10 Department: Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering NIT Silchar, Assam, India Research Topic: “Design and modelling of a-Si/c-Si, MoS2/c-Si Heterojunction Solar cells and application of low pressure RF-sputtered Al2O3 for hydrogenated amorphous silicon based Solar photovoltaics.” Master of Technology (M.Tech.) CGPA: 8.36 Department: Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, India. Specialization: VLSI design and Embedded system. Project Title: Deposition and Characterization of CTS (Copper Tin Sulfide) for the application of photovoltaic cell. Bachelor of Engineering (BE) CGPA: 8.39 Department: Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Annamalai University, Tamilnadu, India.

🏭 Industrial Experience 🛠️

Employer: BGR Energy Systems Ltd.
Role: Engineer – Control & Instrumentation
Period: August 2012 to January 2014
Project: 2x600MW, KALISINDH SUPER THERMAL POWER PROJECT, Jhalawar, Rajasthan, Owned by RRVUNL.

 

🔬 Research Experience 🌱

Seven years of lab experience focusing on material characterization, solar cell simulation, and fabrication of homo/hetero junction solar cells.

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience 📖

Currently working as an Assistant Professor in the department of ECE in BIET, Hyderabad. Additionally, five years of experience as a full-time scholar at NIT Silchar, conducting laboratory classes and theory sessions.

🔍 Research Interests 📊

Specialized in Thin Film Solar Cells, Material Characterization, Semiconductor Device Physics, and Solar Energy Materials.

🛠️ Expertise and Skills 🖥️

Proficient in handling instruments such as RF-PECVD, RF-sputtering, Thermal evaporation, Ball milling, and LCR meter. Skilled in analysis techniques including UV-Vis-NIR, X-Ray diffraction, AFM, SEM, and J-V measurements. Experienced in software tools like AFORS-HET, SCAPS-1D, LT-SPICE, PSIM, TANNER, LAB View, and MATLAB.

 

📚Top Noted Publication

  1. Title: Impact of post-deposition annealing in Cu2SnS3 thin film solar cells prepared by doctor blade method
    Authors: A Basak, H Deka, A Mondal, UP Singh
    Journal: Vacuum
    Volume: 156
    Pages: 298-301
    Year: 2018
    Citations: 18

 

  1. Title: Effect of Substrate on the structural, optical and electrical properties of CuSnS thin films prepared by doctor blade method
    Authors: A Basak, H Deka, A Mondal, UP Singh
    Journal: Materials Today: Proceedings
    Volume: 4
    Issue: 14
    Pages: 12529-12535
    Year: 2017
    Citations: 13

 

  1. Title: Design and simulation of highly efficient one-sided short PIN diode silicon heterojunction solar cell
    Authors: H Deka, AK Sunaniya, P Agarwal
    Journal: IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics
    Volume: 12
    Issue: 1
    Pages: 204-212
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 4

 

  1. Title: Simulation studies on MoS2 (n)/a-Si: H (i)/c-Si (p)/MoO3 heterojunction solar cells using one sided short diode approximation
    Authors: H Deka, AK Sunaniya, P Agarwal
    Journal: Solar Energy
    Volume: 263
    Pages: 111943
    Year: 2023

 

  1. Title: A Numerical Study on a c-Si (P) Substrate-Based Homo-Hetero Junction Solar Cell
    Authors: H Deka, AK Sunaniya, P Agarwal
    Conference: North-East Research Conclave
    Pages: 91-99
    Year: 2022

 

  1. Title: Effect of sulfurization on Cu2SnS3 thin film prepared by doctor blade method
    Authors: A Basak, H Deka, UP Singh, A Mondal
    Conference: Proceedings of the seventeenth international conference on thin films: abstracts
    Year: 2017