Guochang Li | Electrochemistry | Innovative Research Award

Dr. Guochang Li | Electrochemistry | Innovative Research Award

Professor at Ningbo University, China

Dr. Guochang Li is a distinguished associate professor at the School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Nanjing University in 2021 under the mentorship of Prof. Zheng Hu (Cheung Kong Scholar/National Distinguished Young Scholar). Dr. Li specializes in the design, synthesis, and application of carbon-based materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and their derivatives for energy storage and conversion systems. His research integrates advanced material characterization, theoretical simulations, and practical energy applications, contributing significantly to high-impact publications and patents in the field.

Publication ProfileΒ 

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Educational Background πŸŽ“

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, Nanjing University, 2021

  • Tutor: Prof. Zheng Hu (胑征), Cheung Kong Scholar, National Distinguished Young Scholar

Professional Experience πŸ’Ό

  • Distinguished Associate Professor
    School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering,
    Ningbo University, China
    (Date unspecified–Present)

Research Interests πŸ”¬

  • Functional carbon-based materials and MOFs

  • Hybrid capacitors and secondary batteries (e.g., Na-ion, Zn-ion, Li–S)

  • Electrocatalysis for water splitting and COβ‚‚ reduction

  • Single-/double-atomic site electrodes

  • Mechanistic studies on SEI film formation and ion migration

Scientific Achievements

  • Publications: Published multiple high-impact articles in Angewandte Chemie, Advanced Functional Materials, Advanced Materials, Small, and Dalton Transactions.

  • Representative Work:

    • Single atomic Cu–C₃ sites for ultra-stable sodium-ion batteries, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2024

    • NiSeβ‚‚/Co₃Seβ‚„ quantum dots for Ni–Zn batteries, Adv. Funct. Mater., 2024

    • Carbon nanocages for ultrahigh energy supercapacitors, Small, 2022

  • Patents:

    • Hierarchical carbon-based nanocages for supercapacitors (ZL202111360190.4)

    • Sandwich nanomaterials and NiSeβ‚‚/Co₃Seβ‚„ nanospheres (under substantive examination)

Scientific Research Projects

  • Principal Investigator (PI):

    • NSFC Project: Functionalized collapsed carbon nanocages for Zn-ion hybrid capacitors (22209083), 2023–2025

  • Co-Investigator:

    • NSFC Key Projects:

      • Porous metal heterostructures for water splitting (52071174), 2021–2024

      • High-power lithium–sulfur electrodes via synergistic confinement and electrocatalysis (21832003), 2019–2023

Technical Expertise

  • Experimental Equipment: Construction and maintenance of tubular furnaces, GC, gas systems

  • Instrumentation: SEM, HRTEM, XRD, FT-IR, Raman, Electrochemical analyzer, BET surface area analyzers

  • Software & Simulations: Materials Studio, OriginLab, Chemdraw, Jade, XPSPEAK, Photoshop, 3Ds Max, Endnote

Future Research Plan

  1. Na-ion Batteries: Development of single/double atomic site electrodes to regulate electrode–electrolyte interfacial chemistry, SEI formation, and Na⁺ transport.

  2. Zn-Iβ‚‚ Batteries: Design of advanced electrode materials with enhanced electrochemical performance using atomic-level engineering.

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Guochang Li is an emerging leader in materials chemistry, with a rapidly growing research portfolio centered on next-generation energy devices. His blend of experimental skills, theoretical insight, and interdisciplinary approach enables significant advancements in carbon nanostructures, atomic-scale catalysis, and battery technologies. Backed by strong publication and patent records, Dr. Li continues to push the frontier of energy materials research.

Publications πŸ“š

πŸ“„ Mo-Doped Ni-Co Selenide Nanosheets as High-Performance Electrodes for Aqueous Ni-Zn Batteries and Supercapacitors
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬ M. Xu, S. Cui, X. Fu, … G. Li, L. Han
πŸ“° ACS Applied Nano Materials
πŸ“… 2025 | πŸ“š Citations: 0


πŸ“„ Fluorine-Doped Carbon Dots Decorated on Iron-Cobalt Selenide Nanosheets as Superior Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Evolution in Seawater
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬ J. Dai, L. Zhang, Z. Zhang, … G. Li, L. Han
πŸ“° Applied Surface Science
πŸ“… 2025 | πŸ“š Citations: 1


πŸ“„ Single Atomic Cu–C₃ Sites Catalyzed Interfacial Chemistry in Bi@C for Ultra-Stable and Ultrafast Sodium-Ion Batteries
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬ G. Li, Y. Tang, Y. Wang, … H. Pang, L. Han
πŸ“° Angewandte Chemie International Edition
πŸ“… 2025 | πŸ“š Citations: 2


πŸ“„ Phosphorus Doping in Co₉Sβ‚ˆ/Ni₃Sβ‚‚ Hollow Nanorods for Supercapacitors
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬ S. Cui, L. Wu, X. Lu, … X.W. Xiao, L. Han
πŸ“° ACS Applied Nano Materials
πŸ“… 2025 | πŸ“š Citations: 1


πŸ“„ Silver Nanoparticle-Decorated NiFe-MOFs as Highly Active Electrocatalysts for Overall Water Splitting
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬ C. Zhang, H. Chen, C. Zhou, … G. Li, L. Han
πŸ“° ACS Applied Nano Materials
πŸ“… 2025 | πŸ“š Citations: 0


πŸ“„ Boosting High Energy Density for Aqueous Ni–Zn Batteries by Synergetic Engineering of Bimetal Doping and Se Vacancy in Ni₃Seβ‚‚
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬ X. Fu, S. Cui, M. Xu, … X. Xiao, L. Han
πŸ“° ACS Applied Energy Materials
πŸ“… 2025 | πŸ“š Citations: 0


Mangala Gowri | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mangala Gowri | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Post Doctoral Fellow at Kasetsart University, Thailand

Dr. V. Mangala Gowri is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Faculty of Science at Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand. She specializes in nanomaterials, electrochemical sensing, and energy conversion. With extensive research experience in synthesizing and characterizing metal nanostructures, her work focuses on developing advanced materials for fuel cells, biosensors, and environmental applications.

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Educational Background πŸŽ“

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry (2016-2021) – Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, India

    • Thesis: Synthesis, characterization, and electrocatalytic activity of layered graphitic carbon nitride and its composite with anisotropic gold nanostructures
    • Research Supervisor: Prof. S. Abraham John
  • M.Sc. in Chemistry (2014-2016) – Gandhigram Rural Institute, India (First Class, Rank Holder)

  • B.Sc. in Chemistry (2011-2014) – Gandhigram Rural Institute, India (First Class)

Professional Experience πŸ’Ό

  • Postdoctoral Researcher (August 2023 – Present)

    • PMU-B Fellow, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Senior Research Fellow (April 2017 – November 2021)

    • DST-Inspire Fellow, Department of Chemistry, Gandhigram Rural Institute, India
  • Internship Fellow (November 2022 – April 2023)

    • TEEP-Internship, Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan

Research Interests πŸ”¬

  • Nanomaterials and Composites: Synthesis and characterization of graphitic carbon nitride (GCN), graphene quantum dots (GQDs), carbon dots (CDs), and boron carbon nitride (BCN).
  • Electrochemical Sensing: Developing sensors for neurotransmitters, biomolecules, and toxic chemicals.
  • Energy Conversion and Fuel Cells: Fabrication of metal nanostructures for hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen reduction, and alcohol oxidation.
  • Surface Chemistry & Material Science: Investigating surface modifications of nanomaterials for enhanced electrochemical performance.

Awards and HonorsπŸ†βœ¨

  • PMU-B Postdoctoral Fellowship – Program Management Unit for Human Resources and Institutional Development, Bangkok, Thailand (2023 – Present)
  • DST-Inspire Senior Research Fellowship – Department of Science and Technology (DST), India (2017 – 2021)

Conclusion🌟

Dr. V. Mangala Gowri is a dedicated researcher with expertise in nanomaterials, electrochemistry, and energy applications. Her contributions to material synthesis, surface chemistry, and electrochemical sensors are significant for advancing sustainable energy solutions and biomedical applications. With a strong academic and professional background, she continues to make impactful contributions in her field.

Publications πŸ“š

1️⃣ Anisotropic gold nanostructure-mediated electrocatalysis on exfoliated GCN: A shape-dependent study
πŸ› Surfaces and Interfaces | πŸ“… Dec 2024 | πŸ“„ Journal Article
πŸ”— DOI: 10.1016/j.surfin.2024.105453
πŸ‘₯ Contributors: Mangala Gowri, Ajay Ajith, P. Senthil Kumar, Tanawat Imboon, S. Abraham John, Sirikanjana Thongmee, Gayathri Rangasamy


2️⃣ Dual vitamin detection Reinvented: High-sensitivity electrochemical sensing of B9 and C with advanced oligomer electrodes
πŸ› Microchemical Journal | πŸ“… Dec 2024 | πŸ“„ Journal Article
πŸ”— DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2024.112269
πŸ‘₯ Contributors: Veeramani Mangala Gowri, Theelada Panleam, Nattapong Srithongkul, Pontagarn Chanpuang, Sirikanjana Thongmee


3️⃣ Fabrication of platinum nanoparticles decorated on nitrogen enriched carbon spheres for nitroaromatics reduction under batch and continuous flow conditions
πŸ› Journal of Water Process Engineering | πŸ“… Nov 2024 | πŸ“„ Journal Article
πŸ”— DOI: 10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.106153
πŸ‘₯ Contributors: Krishnamoorthy Shanmugaraj, Moorthy Mathivanan, Veeramani Mangala Gowri, Padmanaban Annamalai, Pazhanivel Thangavelu, Radhamanohar Aepuru, Sivakumar Vigneshwaran


4️⃣ Novel electrochemical platforms for the detection of both clinical disorder biomarkers and environmental pollutants using graphitic carbon nitride-conducting oligomer composites
πŸ› Microchemical Journal | πŸ“… Nov 2024 | πŸ“„ Journal Article
πŸ”— DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2024.111555
πŸ‘₯ Contributors: Veeramani Mangala Gowri, K. Hemkumar, Jeerawan Khumphon, Theelada Panleam, Sirikanjana Thongmee


5️⃣ Nitrogen-doped porous carbon-tubes decorated with Co/CoO nanocomposite material derived from covalent organic framework for energy storage application
πŸ› Process Safety and Environmental Protection | πŸ“… Oct 2024 | πŸ“„ Journal Article
πŸ”— DOI: 10.1016/j.psep.2024.08.041
πŸ‘₯ Contributors: Narayanamoorthi Easwaran, N.S.K. Gowthaman, Uma Shankar Veerasamy, Pei-Chien Tsai, Veeramani Mangala Gowri, Sirikanjana Thongmee, S. Abraham John, K.P. Elango, Yuan-Chung Lin, Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy


6️⃣ Environmental analysis of nitrobenzene using newly synthesized anisotropic gold nanostructures: Reaction kinetics and electrocatalytic activity
πŸ› Journal of Molecular Liquids | πŸ“… Aug 2024 | πŸ“„ Journal Article
πŸ”— DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2024.125303
πŸ‘₯ Contributors: Veeramani Mangala Gowri, P. Senthil Kumar, Veerasamy Uma Shankar, Sirikanjana Thongmee, Gayathri Rangasamy


7️⃣ Samarium-doped vanadium pentoxide nanorods anchored reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite as a bi-functional electrode material for supercapacitor and direct methanol oxidation fuel cell applications
πŸ› Process Safety and Environmental Protection | πŸ“… Aug 2024 | πŸ“„ Journal Article
πŸ”— DOI: 10.1016/j.psep.2024.06.017
πŸ‘₯ Contributors: V. Uma Shankar, Yuttana Mona, P. Suganya, P. Senthil Kumar, D. Govindarajan, V. Mangla Gowri, E. Narayanamoorthi, Pei-Chien Tsai, Yuan-Chung Lin, Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy


8️⃣ Exploring Electrochemical Sensing for Fungicide Detection: Utilization of Newly Synthesized Oligomers
πŸ› ACS Omega | πŸ“… Aug 2024 | πŸ“„ Journal Article
πŸ”— DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c04959
πŸ‘₯ Contributors: Veeramani Mangala Gowri, Pontagarn Chanpuang, Warit Bunrueang, Tanawat Imboon, Dusadee Khamboonrueang, Chaisak Issro, Mutsuhiro Shima, Sirikanjana Thongmee


9️⃣ Zero-, one- and two-dimensional carbon nanomaterials as low-cost catalysts in optical and electrochemical sensing of biomolecules and environmental pollutants
πŸ› Microchemical Journal | πŸ“… Nov 2023 | πŸ“„ Journal Article
πŸ”— DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2023.109291
πŸ‘₯ Contributors: N.S.K. Gowthaman, M. Amalraj, Srinivasan Kesavan, Kanagaraj Rajalakshmi, Sekar Shankar, Bharathi Sinduja, P. Arul, R. Karthikeyan, C. Loganathan, Veeramani Mangala Gowri et al.


πŸ”Ÿ Different modes of attachment of graphitic carbon nitrides on glassy carbon electrode and their electrocatalytic activity
πŸ› Microchemical Journal | πŸ“… Aug 2023 | πŸ“„ Journal Article
πŸ”— DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2023.108818
πŸ‘₯ Contributors: Veeramani Mangala Gowri, Ajay Ajith, S. Abraham John, Wei Sea Chang, N.S.K. Gowthaman


1️⃣1️⃣ Systematic Study on Morphological, Electrochemical Impedance, and Electrocatalytic Activity of Graphitic Carbon Nitride Modified on a Glassy Carbon Substrate from Sequential Exfoliation in Water
πŸ› Langmuir | πŸ“… Sep 2021 | πŸ“„ Journal Article
πŸ”— DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c01550
πŸ‘₯ Contributors: Veeramani Mangala Gowri, Ajay Ajith, Abraham John