Mr. Harish Verma | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Harish Verma | Best Researcher Award

Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi | India

Dr. Harish Verma holds a B.Sc (UG), B.Ed, M.Sc (PG), and M.Phil in Physics and has qualified the CSIR-NET JRF examination. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in energy storage, dielectric materials, density functional theory (DFT), artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi. His research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of advanced functional materials such as oxide perovskites, spinels, and graphene-based nanocomposites for dielectric and electrochemical energy storage applications. Dr. Verma integrates computational DFT analysis with AI- and ML-assisted materials modeling to accelerate the design and optimization of high-performance materials. His recent works include studies on dielectric and conductivity behavior of SrCeO₃, Ru-doped CNT/graphene-oxide supercapacitors, and MgAl₀.₅Fe₁.₅O₄ spinel ferrite systems. With over 20 scientific publications, an h-index of 6, and more than 90 citations, he has contributed significantly to understanding charge transport, dielectric relaxation, and structure–property relationships in multifunctional ceramics. His research aims to bridge experimental materials science and computational intelligence for developing sustainable, next-generation energy storage technologies and smart functional materials with enhanced performance and stability.

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Featured Publications

Verma, H., Tripathi, A., & Upadhyay, S. (2024). A comprehensive study of dielectric, modulus, impedance, and conductivity of SrCeO₃ synthesized by the combustion method. International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology, 21(4), 3032–3047.

Verma, S., Das, T., Verma, S., Pandey, V. K., Pandey, S. K., Verma, H., & Verma, B. (2025). Hierarchically architecture of Ru-doped multichannel carbon nanotubes embedded with graphene oxide for supercapacitor material with long-term cyclic stability. Fuel, 381, 133517.

Verma, S., Maurya, A., Verma, H., Singh, R., & Bhoi, B. (2024). Unveiling the characteristics of MgAl₀.₅Fe₁.₅O₄ spinel ferrite: A study of structural, optical, and dielectric properties. Chemical Physics Impact, 9, 100674.

Nirala, G., Katheriya, T., Yadav, D., Verma, H., & Upadhyay, S. (2023). The evolution of coil-less inductive behaviour in La-doped Sr₂MnO₄. Emergent Materials, 6(6), 1951–1962.

Verma, H., Kumar, P., Satyarthi, S. K., Bhattacharya, B., Singh, A. K., & Upadhyay, S. (2025). Investigation of La₂FeO₄–rGO nanocomposite electrode material for symmetric and asymmetric supercapacitor. Journal of Energy Storage, 114, 115849.

Prof. Biao Xiao | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Biao Xiao | Best Researcher Award

Jianghan University | China

Dr. Biao Xiao is an Associate Professor at Jianghan University in Wuhan, Hubei Province (China). He earned his Ph.D. from South China University of Technology in 2015. After completing his doctorate, he worked as a senior engineer at TCL Corporate Research and then completed a post-doctoral research fellowship at China University of Petroleum (East China) from 2016 to 2018. Since July 2018 he has been on the faculty at Jianghan University. His current research focuses on novel optoelectronic materials and devices, especially for organic solar cells, quantum-dot LEDs, and related interfacial engineering and morphology design. His publication record includes over 40 journal articles (for example in Energy & Environmental Science, Journal of Materials Chemistry A) and his works have garnered thousands of citations. Dr. Xiao is also a member of the Youth Working Committee of the China Materials Research Association since 2022. With his sustained research outputs, focus on device-performance + stability, and industrial + academic experience, he is positioned to make strong contributions to the optoelectronic materials field.

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Featured Publications

Cai, P., Song, C., Lei, S., Yu, K., Ding, L., Wang, D., Chen, G., Peng, H., Li, B., Wang, X., & Xiao, B. (2023). A robust and thickness-insensitive hybrid cathode interlayer for high-efficiency and stable inverted organic solar cells. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 11(45), 24410–24420. https://doi.org/10.1039/d3ta03365a

Lei, S., Xiao, Y., Yu, K., Xiao, B., Wan, M., Zou, L., You, Q., & Yang, R. (2023). Revisiting hole injection in quantum dot light-emitting diodes. Advanced Functional Materials, 33(29), 2305732. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202305732

Zhong, T., Guo, F., Lei, S., Xiao, B., Li, Q., Jia, T., Wang, X., & Yang, R. (2023). Multi-scale mechanical properties of bulk-heterojunction films in polymer solar cells. npj Flexible Electronics, 7, 8. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41528-023-00236-5

Xiao, B. (2022). Enhanced photovoltaic performance of donor polymers effected by asymmetric π-bridges. Polymer Chemistry, 13(35), 5258–5265. https://doi.org/10.1039/d2py00954d

Xiao, B. (2022). Over 17% efficiency all-small-molecule organic solar cells based on an organic molecular donor employing 2D side-chain symmetric-breaking strategy. Energy & Environmental Science, 15(11), 4986–4994. https://doi.org/10.1039/d2ee02107b

Luo, Y., Wang, X., Zhang, M., Sun, X., Saparbaev, A., Lei, S., Zhang, J., Xiao, B., & Yang, C. (2022). High-efficiency semi-transparent organic solar cells using pentacyclic aromatic lactam-containing terpolymer strategy for eco-friendly greenhouse application. Solar RRL, 6(12), 2200679. https://doi.org/10.1002/solr.202200679

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiaoping Yi | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiaoping Yi | Best Researcher Award

University of Science and Technology Beijing | China

Dr. Xiaoping Yi is a materials scientist specializing in first-principles calculations and molecular dynamics of lithium batteries and solid electrolytes, with strong experience in both simulation and experimental design. She earned her PhD in Chemistry from the University of Science and Technology Beijing (2018–2023) and also conducted research at the University of Birmingham, UK, focusing on novel inorganic solid electrolytes, polymer electrolyte design, and silicon-based anodes. After completing her doctorate, she joined the Institute of Physics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences as a postdoctoral researcher (2023–2025), and in 2025 she became Associate Professor at the University of Science and Technology Beijing. Her research interests include nanomaterials design, solid-state lithium/sodium ion batteries, interface electrochemistry, catalytic mechanisms, synchrotron spectroscopy, electron microscopy, and computational materials science. She has published over 25 peer-reviewed SCI articles in high-impact journals (e.g. Advanced Energy Materials, Energy Storage Materials), and her work is recognized for integrating theory and experiment to address performance and safety trade-offs in all-solid-state batteries. Her representative recent work is “Achieving Balanced Performance and Safety for Manufacturing All‐Solid‐State Lithium Metal Batteries by Polymer Base Adjustment” (Adv. Energy Mater., 2025). Her current h-index is approximately 13 with ~1,164 citations (estimated) according to public metrics. She has received recognition for her contributions in battery materials and solid-state electrolytes. Looking ahead, she aims to drive breakthroughs in safe, high-energy density solid-state battery systems via multiscale modeling and experimental validation.

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Featured Publications

Yi, X., Li, H.*, Yang, Y., Xiao, K., Zhang, S., Wang, B., Wu, N., Cao, B., Zhou, K., Zhao, X., Leong, K. W., et al. (2025). Achieving balanced performance and safety for manufacturing all-solid-state lithium metal batteries by polymer base adjustment. Advanced Energy Materials, 15(3), 2404973.

Yi, X., Li, H.*, et al. (2025). Strategically tailored polyethylene separator parameters enable cost-effective, facile, and scalable development of ultra-stable liquid and all-solid-state lithium batteries. Energy Storage Materials, 77, 104191.

Chen, N., Yi, X., Liang, Y., et al. (2025). Terminal steric shielding resolves solvent co-intercalation degradation: Molecularly tailored weak-solvation electrolytes for structurally durable K-ion batteries. Chemical Engineering Journal. (Accepted).

Qi, G., Yi, X.*, et al. (2025). Electrochemical-mechanical coupled phase-field modeling for lithium dendrite growth in all-solid-state lithium metal batteries. Journal of Energy Chemistry, 110, 80–87.

Chen, N., Yi, X., Liang, Y., et al. (2024). Dual-steric hindrance modulation of interface electrochemistry for potassium-ion batteries. ACS Nano, 18(32), 32205–32214.

Prof. Xin Li | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Prof. Xin Li | Best Academic Researcher Award

National University of Defense Technology | China

Professor Xin Li is a leading researcher at the National University of Defense Technology with a Doctor of Engineering degree and extensive expertise in perovskite photodetectors and optoelectronic functional materials. With over 50 peer-reviewed publications, including 6 ESI Hot and 7 Highly Cited papers, he has accumulated more than 3,600 citations and an h-index of 27, reflecting his significant impact in the field. He has completed 2 National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) projects and is currently leading 6 ongoing projects, alongside 3 industry consultancy initiatives. Xin Li has authored 2 books, holds over 20 Chinese invention patents, and serves on the editorial boards of Nano-Micro Letters, Journal of Materials Informatics, Carbon Neutrality, and Laser & Optoelectronics Progress. His research focuses on interface engineering, charge transport modulation, morphology-property relationships, and multifunctional perovskite and MoSe2-based devices for energy conversion and detection applications. Recognized as a 2023 Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher and IAAM Fellow, he has delivered over 100 talks at international conferences such as ICMSN-2024 and Nano S&T-2024, and organized academic salons with more than 1,000 participants. His contributions have earned the Ci Yungui Science Award (Best Researcher) and the National Golden Shield 2022 Technical Challenge Prize, advancing large-area stable photovoltaic design and multifunctional optoelectronic integration.

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Featured Publications

Li, X., Yan, J., Tafese Bezuneh, T., & Yu, W. W. (2025). Lead-free halide perovskite Cs2ZrX6 doped with Cr3+ for multifunctional X-ray and NIR imaging. Advanced Functional Materials.

Li, X., Aftab, S., Yewale, M. A., & Kus, M. (2025). From lab to market: Strategies for stabilizing and scaling perovskite solar cells via printing technologies. Journal of Materials Chemistry A.

Li, X., Dou, X.-A., Ye, Q., & Xie, Y. (2025). Threshold-governed inversion of plasma chronology at air–silicon interfaces under tight femtosecond focusing. Applied Physics Letters.

Li, X., Yan, J., Wang, L., & Yu, W. W. (2025). Efficient dual broadband VIS-NIR emission in Mo-doped double perovskites enabling detection and imaging applications. Nano-Micro Letters.

Li, X., Zhang, K., Yang, Y., Jia, Q., & Wang, G. (2025). A method for generating large-scale implicit lattice structures for direct manufacturing. Materials & Design.