Guochang Li | Electrochemistry | Innovative Research Award

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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 Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

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

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

Professional Experience 💼

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

Research Interests 🔬

  • Functional carbon-based materials and MOFs

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

  • Electrocatalysis for water splitting and CO₂ 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

    • NiSe₂/Co₃Se₄ 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 NiSe₂/Co₃Se₄ 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-I₂ 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 📚

📄 Mo-Doped Ni-Co Selenide Nanosheets as High-Performance Electrodes for Aqueous Ni-Zn Batteries and Supercapacitors
👨‍🔬 M. Xu, S. Cui, X. Fu, … G. Li, L. Han
📰 ACS Applied Nano Materials
📅 2025 | 📚 Citations: 0

📄 Fluorine-Doped Carbon Dots Decorated on Iron-Cobalt Selenide Nanosheets as Superior Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Evolution in Seawater
👨‍🔬 J. Dai, L. Zhang, Z. Zhang, … G. Li, L. Han
📰 Applied Surface Science
📅 2025 | 📚 Citations: 1

📄 Single Atomic Cu–C₃ Sites Catalyzed Interfacial Chemistry in Bi@C for Ultra-Stable and Ultrafast Sodium-Ion Batteries
👨‍🔬 G. Li, Y. Tang, Y. Wang, … H. Pang, L. Han
📰 Angewandte Chemie International Edition
📅 2025 | 📚 Citations: 2

📄 Phosphorus Doping in Co₉S₈/Ni₃S₂ Hollow Nanorods for Supercapacitors
👨‍🔬 S. Cui, L. Wu, X. Lu, … X.W. Xiao, L. Han
📰 ACS Applied Nano Materials
📅 2025 | 📚 Citations: 1

📄 Silver Nanoparticle-Decorated NiFe-MOFs as Highly Active Electrocatalysts for Overall Water Splitting
👨‍🔬 C. Zhang, H. Chen, C. Zhou, … G. Li, L. Han
📰 ACS Applied Nano Materials
📅 2025 | 📚 Citations: 0

📄 Boosting High Energy Density for Aqueous Ni–Zn Batteries by Synergetic Engineering of Bimetal Doping and Se Vacancy in Ni₃Se₂
👨‍🔬 X. Fu, S. Cui, M. Xu, … X. Xiao, L. Han
📰 ACS Applied Energy Materials
📅 2025 | 📚 Citations: 0

Serkan Karakaya | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serkan Karakaya | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award 

Associate Professor at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serkan Karakaya is a distinguished researcher in the field of Analytical Chemistry, with expertise in electrochemical sensors, organic spectroscopy, and electromagnetic methods. His research primarily focuses on the development of novel electrochemical sensing platforms for pharmaceuticals, environmental contaminants, and food safety applications. He has published extensively in SCI-Expanded journals, authored book chapters, and actively contributed to international conferences.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Doctorate (2013-2019): Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Analytical Chemistry
  • Postgraduate (2011-2013): Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Organic Chemistry
  • Undergraduate (2006-2010): Sakarya University, Chemistry

Professional Experience 💼

  • Associate Professor (2022 – Present), Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Department of Chemistry
  • Research Assistant PhD (2019 – 2022), Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University
  • Research Assistant (2011 – 2019), Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University

Research Interests 🔬

  • Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors
  • Voltammetric and Amperometric Detection of Pharmaceuticals
  • Nanoparticle-Based Modified Electrodes
  • Flow Injection Analysis for Environmental and Biomedical Applications
  • Organic and Inorganic Spectroscopy

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • YÖK Academic Incentive Award (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016) – Awarded by the Turkish Higher Education Council for outstanding academic contributions.
  • TÜBİTAK Research Grants & Fellowships (Doctoral and Master’s Scholarships) – Recognition from the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey.

Conclusion🌟

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serkan Karakaya is a highly accomplished researcher with a significant body of work in electrochemical analysis and sensor development. His contributions to pharmaceutical analysis, environmental monitoring, and food safety through cutting-edge electrochemical techniques make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His dedication to academia, numerous peer-reviewed publications, and successful research projects demonstrate his pioneering role in analytical chemistry and electrochemical sensor development.

Publications 📚

1️⃣ 🧪 Sensitive Amperometric Detection of Hydroxylamine at Electropolymerized Curcumin Film Coated Pencil Graphite Electrode
📖 ChemistrySelect, 2023
🔗 DOI: 10.1002/slct.202204104
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85159137878

2️⃣ 💊 Voltammetric Determination of Molnupiravir used in COVID-19 Treatment at Magnetite Nanoparticle Modified Carbon Paste Electrode
📖 Microchemical Journal, 2023
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2022.108195
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85142191720

3️⃣ 🩸 Flow-Injection Amperometric Determination of Glucose Using NiO-Co₃O₄ and NiO-Cu Nanoparticle Modified Pencil Graphite Electrodes
📖 Analytical Letters, 2022
🔗 DOI: 10.1080/00032719.2022.2043890
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85125994195

4️⃣ 🧴 Highly Sensitive Square Wave Voltammetric Determination of Sunset Yellow at a Functionalized-MWCNTs/poly(Alizarin Red-S) Composite Modified Electrode
📖 Electroanalysis, 2022
🔗 DOI: 10.1002/elan.202100566
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85128173027

5️⃣ 🌿 A Novel Sensitive and Selective Amperometric Detection Platform for Vanillin in Real Samples
📖 Electroanalysis, 2021
🔗 DOI: 10.1002/elan.202100004
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85103405126

6️⃣ 🍊 Selective and Sensitive Voltammetric Determination of Quercetin Dosage in a Food Supplement
📖 Polymer, 2021
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2020.123300
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85097332149

7️⃣ 🧪 Electrocatalytic Oxidation of Formaldehyde at Binary Metal Oxides Modified Pencil Graphite Electrodes
📖 Monatshefte für Chemie, 2021
🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s00706-021-02861-0
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85117488482

8️⃣ 🔬 Quantum Dots-Based Photoelectrochemical Sensors and Biosensors
📖 Book Chapter: Electroanalytical Applications of Quantum Dot-Based Biosensors, 2021
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-821670-5.00010-5
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85127700223

9️⃣ 🛢️ Sensitive Electrochemical Determination of Trifluralin at a Disposable Pencil Graphite Electrode
📖 Electroanalysis, 2021
🔗 DOI: 10.1002/elan.202060618
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85103133538

🔟 💊 Sensitive Voltammetric Determination of Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride at a Disposable Electrode
📖 Monatshefte für Chemie, 2021
🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s00706-021-02862-z
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85118578850

 

 

 

 

Yi Gou | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Yi Gou | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Associate Researcher at Guilin Medical University, China

Yi Gou is a distinguished researcher in anticancer drug chemistry with a strong academic background and a track record of innovation. He has authored over 40 SCI papers, with a significant number of first-author publications. His groundbreaking research has led to multiple patents and contributions to international scientific literature. Yi has also served as a guest editor for renowned journals such as Frontiers in Pharmacology and Drug Development Research. His expertise and research are recognized globally, contributing to advancements in cancer therapy.

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Educational Background 🎓

Yi Gou earned a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry in 2016. During his doctoral research, he specialized in the field of anticancer drug chemistry, laying the foundation for his subsequent work. His extensive education and training have provided him with a solid understanding of both inorganic chemistry and medicinal chemistry, particularly in designing and synthesizing anticancer small molecule agents. This expertise has guided his research in the development of novel drug candidates, and his academic achievements include numerous publications in high-impact journals.

Professional Experience 💼

Yi Gou is currently serving as an Associate Researcher at Guilin Medical University, where he continues his pioneering research on anticancer drug chemistry. His professional career includes both independent research projects and collaborative work, notably contributing to the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) projects. He has led one completed NSFC project (Project No. 22007023) and is actively conducting another (Project No. 22267004). In addition to his research, Yi Gou has also been recognized for his editorial contributions, serving as a guest editor for journals such as Frontiers in Pharmacology and Drug Development Research. Over the years, his work has resulted in numerous publications, patents, and positive evaluations in the international research community.

Research Interests 🔬

Yi’s primary research focus is on the design and synthesis of small molecule anticancer agents, particularly those involving metal-based complexes. His work merges the fields of inorganic chemistry and medicinal chemistry, with a focus on developing novel therapeutics to combat cancer. Yi has received significant funding for his research, completing one National Natural Science Foundation of China project (Project No. 22007023) and currently leading another (Project No. 22267004). His work has led to eight Chinese invention patents and multiple collaborations, including research on metal-antitumor complexes based on traditional Chinese medicine components.

Key Achievements

🔬 Over 40 published SCI papers, with an h-index of 24
📜 8 Chinese invention patents granted, 6 in the process of application
🔗 Collaborations with leading researchers and national projects
🌍 Recognized as a guest editor for prominent journals
🎓 Member of the Chinese Chemical Society

Publications 📚

  • Li, A., Pan, W., Zhang, Z., Zhang, Y., & Ma, L. (2025). Hydrazone copper(II) complexes suppressed lung adenocarcinoma by activating multiple anticancer pathways. Bioorganic Chemistry, 154, 107994.
  • Li, A., Huang, K., Pan, W., Ma, L., & Gou, Y. (2024). Thiosemicarbazone mixed-valence Cu(I/II) complex against lung adenocarcinoma cells through multiple pathways involving cuproptosis. Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 67(11), 9091–9103.

  • Wu, Y., Wu, D., Lan, J., Xu, Y., & Gou, Y. (2024). Assessment of mononuclear/dinuclear copper acylhydrazone complexes for lung cancer treatment. Bioorganic Chemistry, 144, 107122.

  • Deng, J., Wu, Y., Li, A., Yang, F., & Gou, Y. (2023). Dithiocarbazate-Zn(II) complexes for photodynamic therapy and chemotherapy against lung cancer. Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers, 10(22), 6526–6536.

  • Wu, Y., Hou, L., Lan, J., Liu, W., & Gou, Y. (2023). Mixed-ligand copper(II) hydrazone complexes: Synthesis, structure, and anti-lung cancer properties. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1279, 134986.
  • Gou, Y., Liu, L., & Liang, H. (2022). Editorial: The developments of metal-based agents against lung cancer. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 13, 1101890.
  • Chen, M., Chen, X., Huang, G., Gou, Y., & Deng, J. (2022). Synthesis, anti-tumour activity, and mechanism of benzoyl hydrazine Schiff base-copper complexes. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1268, 133730.
  • Deng, J., Peng, C., Hou, L., Huang, G., & Gou, Y. (2022). Dithiocarbazate-copper complex loaded thermosensitive hydrogel for lung cancer therapy via tumor in situ sustained-release. Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers, 9(23), 6190–6201.
  • Guo, J., Li, A., Guo, R., Jin, J., & Huang, G. (2022). C1orf74 positively regulates the EGFR/AKT/mTORC1 signaling in lung adenocarcinoma cells. PeerJ, 10, e13908.
  • Gou, Y., Jia, X., Hou, L. X., Jiang, H. W., & Yang, F. (2022). Dithiocarbazate-Fe(III), -Co(III), -Ni(II), and -Zn(II) complexes: Design, synthesis, structure, and anticancer evaluation. Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 65(9), 6677–6689.