Dr. Xiansheng Tang | Young Researcher Award

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Dr. Xiansheng Tang | Young Researcher Award

Laser Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences) | China

Xiansheng Tang is an assistant researcher with a Ph.D., serving as a master’s degree supervisor and recognised as a key scientific researcher of the Shandong Province International Top Scientist Studio as well as a candidate academic leader in the field of optoelectronic semiconductor devices at the Laser Institute. He has presided over a youth project of the Provincial Natural Science Fund, a major basic research project in Shandong Province, and taken part in a key R&D plan of the Ministry of Science and Technology, a major innovation project in Shandong Province, and the “Jinan University 20-Item Project”. Tang’s research focuses on the preparation of optoelectronic semiconductor materials and devices, and he has published more than 20 SCI papers, of which 12 were as first author or corresponding author, and participated in the filing of more than 30 invention patents, of which 16 have been authorised. His recent works include studies on quantum confinement of photo-generated carriers in quantum wells (IEEE Photonics Journal, 2023) and improving solar-cell performance under non-perpendicular incidence by photonic crystals (IEEE Photonics Journal, 2021) as well as stripping GaN/InGaN epitaxial films and fabricating vertical GaN-based LEDs (Vacuum, 2021). According to publicly available profile information his publications tally over 20 (ResearchGate lists ~24) with citations in the low thousands. While the exact h-index is not clearly reported in a reliable database, his citation metrics suggest emerging influence in the field of semiconductor optoelectronics. His current appointment and project leadership indicate strong institutional recognition, and his work contributes to advancing high-performance optoelectronic device technologies, with implications for LEDs, solar cells, and III-V semiconductors. Tang continues to drive innovation in semiconductor materials and device architectures, positioning him as an up-and-coming scholar in optoelectronic semiconductor research.

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Featured Publications

 Ding, D., Liu, W., Guo, J., Tan, X., Zhang, W., Han, L., Wang, Z., Gong, W., & Tang, X. (2023). Study on the quantum confinement of photo-generated carriers in quantum wells. IEEE Photonics Journal, 15(3), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1109/JPHOT.2023.3269082

 Tang, X., Ma, Z., Wang, W., Deng, Z., Jiang, Y., Wang, W., Chen, H., Zhang, N., Huang, K., Du, C., et al. (2021). Improving the performance of solar cells under non-perpendicular incidence by photonic crystal. IEEE Photonics Journal, 13(4), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1109/JPHOT.2021.3097070

 Tang, X., Ma, Z., Han, L., Deng, Z., Jiang, Y., Wang, W., Chen, H., Du, C., & Jia, H. (2021). Stripping GaN/InGaN epitaxial films and fabricating vertical GaN-based light-emitting diodes. Vacuum, 189, 110160. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vacuum.2021.110160

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

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ying Tang | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Ying Tang | Best Researcher Award

Shenzhen Technology University | China

Dr. Ying Tang is an Assistant Professor at Shenzhen Technology University in the College of Integrated Circuits and Optoelectronic Chips, appointed in March 2024. She earned her Ph.D. in Opto-electronics Information Science and Engineering from South China University of Technology in 2022 and conducted research at the National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures and the Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures. Her research expertise spans semiconductor optics, single-particle spectroscopy, ultrafast spectroscopy, exciton dynamics, and quantum photonics, with particular focus on perovskite and CdSe/CdS nanocrystals. Dr. Tang has authored 10 high-impact publications with over 526 citations and an h-index of 9, addressing topics such as exciton fine structures, multiexciton emission, electric-field modulation, and low-threshold lasing in nanostructures. Her contributions advance the understanding and control of optical properties in nanoscale materials, bridging fundamental physics with practical optoelectronic applications. She is recognized for pioneering studies in quantum photonics and high-performance nanomaterials, establishing herself as an emerging leader in the field.

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Featured Publications

Tang, Y., Qin, Q., Yang, H., Feng, S., Zhang, C., Zhang, J., Xiao, M., & Wang, X. (2022). Electrical control of biexciton Auger recombination in single CdSe/CdS nanocrystals. Nanoscale.

Zhang, L., Yang, H., Tang, Y., Xiang, W., Wang, C., Xu, T., Wang, X., Xiao, M., & Zhang, J. (2022). High-performance CdSe/CdS@ZnO quantum dots enabled by ZnO sol as surface ligands: A novel strategy for improved optical properties and stability. Chemical Engineering Journal.

Tang, Y., Yin, C., Jing, Q., Zhang, C., Yu, Z.-G., Lu, Z., Xiao, M., & Wang, X. (2022). Quantized exciton motion and fine energy-level structure of a single perovskite nanowire. Nano Letters.

Hu, J., Bi, C., Zhang, X., Lu, Y., Zhou, W., Zheng, Z., Tang, Y., Lu, F., Yao, Z., & Tian, B. (2022). Yellow-light emitted single halide CsPbI3 nanowire. Applied Materials Today.

Yang, H., Zhang, L., Tang, Y., Xiang, W., Wang, X., Xiao, M., Cui, Y., & Zhang, J. (2021). Enhanced multiexciton emission property in gradient alloy core/shell CdZnSeS/ZnS quantum dots: Balance between surface passivation and strain-induced lattice defect. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C.

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.