Dr. Jiawei Zhang | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Lecture at Harbin University of Science and Technology | China

Dr. Jiawei Zhang, a lecturer and postdoctoral fellow at Harbin University of Science and Technology, is recognized for her pioneering research on electrochemical energy storage materials. Her expertise centers on metal-organic frameworks, transition metal sulfides, and heterostructure-based electrodes engineered for superior energy density and cycling stability. Through her prolific publication record-comprising over 43 Scopus-indexed papers with 1745 citations and an h-index of 18, she has established herself as a rising scholar in materials and electrochemical engineering. Her notable works in Advanced Materials, Small, Energy & Environmental Materials, and Chemical Engineering Journal explore the design of nickel, cobalt, and vanadium-based nanostructures for high-performance supercapacitors and hybrid capacitors. Dr. Zhang’s research contributions extend beyond laboratory innovations; her findings inform scalable, environmentally friendly storage technologies for renewable energy systems. She has co-authored book chapters on next-generation energy storage, participated in multiple high-impact collaborative projects, and secured competitive grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and provincial scientific agencies. Her patents on electrode preparation and hybrid capacitor fabrication demonstrate a balance of theoretical insight and industrial applicability. Dr. Zhang’s growing influence reflects her commitment to advancing sustainable electrochemical systems, making her a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award in Metallurgical Engineering.

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Featured Publications

Li, Y., Zhang, J., Chen, Q., Xia, X., & Chen, M. (2021). Emerging of heterostructure materials in energy storage: A review. Advanced Materials, 33(27), 2100855. Cited by: 765 (Scopus, 2025)

Chen, M., Xie, S., Zhao, X., Zhou, W., Li, Y., Zhang, J., Chen, Z., & Chao, D. (2022). Aqueous zinc-ion batteries at extreme temperature: Mechanisms, challenges, and strategies. Energy Storage Materials, 51, 683–718. Cited by: 159 (Scopus, 2025)

Zhang, J., Li, Y., Han, M., Xia, Q., Chen, Q., & Chen, M. (2021). Constructing ultra-thin Ni-MOF@NiS₂ nanosheets arrays derived from metal–organic frameworks for advanced all-solid-state asymmetric supercapacitor. Materials Research Bulletin, 137, 111186. Cited by: 114 (Scopus, 2025)

Zhang, J., Li, Y., Liang, X., Liu, Q., Chen, Q., & Chen, M. (2022). Sulfur vacancies-engineered Ni₃S₄₋ₓ hollow microspheres with optimized anionic adsorption energy for high-performance supercapacitor. Small, 18(7), 2106074. Cited by: 88 (Scopus, 2025)

Zhang, J., Lai, L., Wang, H., Chen, M., & Shen, Z. X. (2021). Energy storage mechanisms of anode materials for potassium ion batteries. Materials Today Energy, 21, 100747. Cited by: 83 (Scopus, 2025)

Mr. Peter Naguib | Thin Film Dielectrics | Best Researcher Award

Munich University of Applied Sciences | Germany

Peter Naguib is an accomplished researcher specializing in RF semiconductor technologies, thin-film SAW (TFSAW) filters, and wafer-level device development. His research focuses on optimizing charge trapping layers and wafer stack architectures for 5G and 6G RF devices, targeting reduced insertion loss and enhanced material performance. Utilizing a combination of cleanroom fabrication, nanoindentation-based mechanical analysis, and advanced computational modeling with FEM, COMSOL, MATLAB, and Python, he bridges experimental and theoretical approaches to advance semiconductor device technology. Peter’s work encompasses the characterization of dielectric thin films, development of high-resistivity silicon substrates, and innovation in wafer-level process integration. His interdisciplinary expertise extends to machine learning applications for predictive data analysis, embedded systems, and smart metering technologies, highlighting a commitment to practical engineering solutions. He has contributed to peer-reviewed publications and international conference presentations, including studies on silicon nitride charge trapping layers and mechanical characterization of thin films. Through his research, Peter is advancing the design, fabrication, and analysis of next-generation RF devices, emphasizing high-performance, energy-efficient, and scalable semiconductor solutions for communication and sensing applications.

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Featured Publications

Naguib, P. G., Ye, J., Knapp, M., Mbopda, G., Walenta, C. A., & Feiertag, G. (2025). Sound velocity determination for silicon oxide thin films: A mechanical approach using nanoindentation. Next Research, 2(3), 100578.