Assoc. Prof. Dr. M. Abdul | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. M. Abdul | Research Excellence Award

Quanzhou University of Information Engineering | China

Muhammad Abdul is a researcher specializing in boson sampling, machine learning, ultracold atoms, high-resolution imaging systems, quantum technology involving surface acoustic waves, quantum phase transitions, nonlinear dynamical systems, and the invention of new materials. He earned his PhD from the University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, where he worked on ultracold atoms in optical lattices, nonlinear optics, photonic devices, quantum networks, and boson sampling. He previously completed an M.Phil in Electronics at Quaid-i-Azam University. His professional experience includes serving as a Researcher at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China; Assistant Professor at Sichuan University; Research Associate at Quaid-i-Azam University; Visiting Faculty at the Federal Urdu University; Lecturer at St. Mary College and the Punjab Group of Colleges; and High School Science Teacher at Down High School Mailsi. His research activities span mathematical modeling of nonlinear systems, materials development, and improvements in medication, supported in part by funding for developing a general dynamical model. He has contributed extensively to peer review across major journals and continues to advance interdisciplinary science across China, the United States, and the United Kingdom through research, teaching, and collaboration.

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Featured Publications

Abdul, M., Ko, C., Ismail, M. A., Ben Khalifa, S., Alsaif, N. A. M., Chebaane, S., Akbar, J., & Allakhverdiev, S. I. (2026). Development of rare earth metal-supported manganese selenide (MnSe₂-Nd₂O₃) heterostructure enabling robust hydrogen evolution reaction. Fuel. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2025.136948

Abdul, M., Zhang, M., Ma, T., Alotaibi, N. H., Mohammad, S., & Luo, Y.-S. (2025). Facile synthesis of Co₃Te₄–Fe₃C for efficient overall water-splitting in an alkaline medium. Nanoscale Advances. https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NA00930D

Abdul, M., Kuo, C.-T., Ismail, M. A., Ben Khalifa, S., Alsaif, N. A. M., Chebaane, S., Shareef, M., & Shehzadi, A. (2025). Facile synthesis of novel WO₃·H₂O@Al-MOF nanocomposite for enhanced electrocatalytic hydrogen and oxygen evolution. Electrochimica Acta. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2025.147714

Sardar, S., Nazeer, S., Naeem, F., Ben Khalifa, S., Chebaane, S., Saidani, T., Ismail, M. A., & Abdul, M. (2025). Se-decorated TiC/TiO₂ nanocomposite for overall water-splitting in alkaline medium. Fuel. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2025.135672

Abdul, M., Ko, C., Tang, X., Ben Khalifa, S., Alsaif, N. A. M., Chebaane, S., & Akbar, J. (2025). S-scheme MnO₂–MnS₂@C heterostructure for environmental and biological applications. Ceramics International. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.09.284

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jonas Duarte | Top Applied Physicist Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jonas Duarte | Top Applied Physicist Award

Federal University Western of Pará | Brazil

Dr. Jonas Marinho Duarte earned both a Licenciatura and a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the Federal University of Pará (UFPA), followed by an M.Sc. (2019–2021) and a Ph.D. (2021–2025) in Electrical Engineering from the same institution. Since July 2025, he has served as a Professor in the Faculty of Mining Engineering at the Federal University of Western Pará (UFOPA) in Santarém, Brazil. His research focuses on two-dimensional carbon allotropes, nanoelectronics and electronic transport modulation, terahertz and microstrip antenna design using novel graphene-like patch resonators, and active learning methodologies in solar-energy education and environmental outreach. He has published peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Optical & Quantum Electronics, Physica E, and Computational Condensed Matter. Jonas Duarte’s current (unverified) research metrics include an h-index of approximately 0, around 5 published documents, and about 2 citations. He is developing a strong early-career, multidisciplinary profile that bridges physics, electrical engineering, and materials science through both teaching and research. In summary, Jonas Duarte is an emerging scholar-educator who actively connects advanced materials modeling with device engineering, positioning himself for significant future impact.

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Featured Publications

Cardoso, D. H., Miranda, I. R. S., Mota, E. A. V., Duarte, J. M., dos Santos da Silva, S. J., da Silva, C. A. B., & Del Nero, J. (2025). Numerical implementation of phagraphene as patch resonator for a microstrip antenna. Optical and Quantum Electronics, 57(84), Article 08404. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11082-025-08404-9

Quaresma, L. C., Ferreira, D. F. S., Duarte, J. M., Moreira, M. M., da Silva, C. A. B. Jr., & Del Nero, J. (2025, December). Eigenchannel visualization and transition-voltage spectroscopy in two-dimensional C57 allotrope. Computational Condensed Matter, 36, e01169. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cocom.2025.e01169

Quaresma, L. C., Duarte, J. M., Ferreira, D. F. S., da Silva, C. A. B. Jr., & Del Nero, J. (2025, October). Electronic transport modulation in C57: A path toward carbon-based logic and switching devices. Physica E: Low-Dimensional Systems and Nanostructures, 163, 116340. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physe.2025.116340

Duarte, J. M., Santos, J. C. S., Ferreira, D. F. S., Paula, M. V. S., Mota, E. A. V., da Silva, C. A. B., & Del Nero, J. (2025, March). Systematic investigation of a metallic quadrilateral nanoribbon graphene allotrope for application in nanoelectronics. Computational Condensed Matter, 34, e01007. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cocom.2025.e01007

Duarte, J. M. (2024, November). Metodologias ativas e educação ambiental: Uma revisão integrativa sobre abordagens inovadoras para o ensino de energia solar. Ensino e Tecnologia em Revista, 18(4), 1–15.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Haiou Wang | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Haiou Wang | Best Researcher Award

Hangzhou Dianzi University | China

Dr. Haiou Wang is an accomplished Associate Professor at Hangzhou Dianzi University, China, specializing in spintronics and magnetic materials. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Nanjing University of Science and Technology in 2013 and has since established a strong academic and research career in condensed matter physics and materials science. Since joining Hangzhou Dianzi University in 2014, he has progressed from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor, contributing significantly to the study of magnetoresistance, magnetic phase transitions, and spin transport phenomena. Dr. Wang has published over 79 scientific documents, accumulating 690 citations with an h-index of 15, reflecting his consistent influence in the field. His notable works include studies on LaMnO₃, BaMnO₃, and Nd₁−ₓSrₓMnO₃ compounds, elucidating their structure–property relationships and magnetotransport mechanisms. Beyond his research contributions, Dr. Wang has served as a Guest Editor and Topic Editor for MDPI journals, demonstrating his leadership within the scholarly community. His research has been supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, highlighting his role in advancing materials for next-generation spintronic devices. Dr. Wang continues to pursue innovative research bridging magnetic materials and spintronics, contributing to the future of electronic and energy technologies.

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Featured Publications

Li, J., Wang, H., & Wang, H. (2025). Structure, magnetism, and transport properties in hexagonal LaMnO₃. Journal of Electronic Materials. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11664-025-12473-7

Wang, H., Zhao, B., Tan, W., & Wang, H. (2025). Enhanced stability of lead-free CsSnI₃ perovskite through structural optimization. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-025-15480-w

Wang, H., Li, J., & Wang, H. (2025). Magnetism, magnetoresistance, and temperature coefficient of resistance of the BaMnO₃ compound. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-025-15446-y

Huang, S., Hua, J., Su, K., Yang, L., Wang, H., & Li, C. (2024). Anisotropic magnetoelectric effect in quasi-one-dimensional antiferromagnet Cu₃Mo₂O₉. Applied Physics Letters. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0243143

Wang, H., Dong, F., Zhao, B., Tan, W., Huang, S., Su, K., Yang, L., & Wang, H. (2024). The colossal magnetoresistance within a wide temperature range in LaMnO₃ compound. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-024-13490-8

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.