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 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

Yogita Arya | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yogita Arya | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Analyst at Innodata, India

Dr. Yogita Arya is a dedicated chemistry researcher with a strong academic background and expertise in inorganic and organometallic chemistry. She holds a Ph.D. from IIT Bombay, where she worked on synthesizing and characterizing novel metal complexes involving redox-active ligands. With a keen interest in computational chemistry and catalysis, she has contributed significantly to scientific research, demonstrated by multiple publications in high-impact international journals. Passionate about both academia and industrial research, she aspires to apply her skills in chemistry research, product development, and process optimization.

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Educational Background πŸŽ“

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, IIT Bombay (2024)
    • Thesis: Electronic Form and Reactivity Profile of Ruthenium and Osmium Derivatives Involving Redox Active Entities
  • M.Sc. in Chemistry, University of Delhi (2017)
  • B.Sc. in Chemistry, University of Delhi (2015)

Professional Experience πŸ’Ό

  • Assistant Professor, 07/2024 – 12/2024

    • Taught undergraduate and postgraduate chemistry courses.
    • Mentored students in research and scientific writing.

  • Ph.D. Researcher, IIT Bombay, 07/2019 – 04/2024

    • Synthesized novel metal complexes and investigated their electronic structures through computational and spectroscopic techniques.
    • Published five research papers, including three independent studies.
    • Gained expertise in various analytical techniques such as NMR, FT-IR, UV-Vis, XRD, and computational tools like DFT.
    • Supervised postgraduate students in research projects.

  • Teaching Assistant, IIT Bombay, 07/2020 – 12/2022

    • Conducted laboratory sessions on molecular spectroscopy and inorganic synthesis characterization.

  • Research Associate, University of Delhi, 07/2018 – 02/2019

    • Designed and studied substituted photochromic oxazines and naphthopyrans.
    • Published one research article based on the findings.

Research Interests πŸ”¬

  • Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry – Synthesis and electronic structure analysis of transition metal complexes.
  • Electrocatalysis – Application of metal complexes in hydrogen evolution and energy-related catalysis.
  • Computational Chemistry – Density Functional Theory (DFT) and TD-DFT calculations for studying electronic properties.
  • Photochromic Materials – Synthesis and characterization of organic-inorganic hybrid materials for optical applications.

Awards and HonorsπŸ†βœ¨

  • Qualified Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) (2017)
  • Qualified UGC-CSIR NET Exam (2018)
  • Nominated for Best Thesis Award at IIT Bombay
  • Lifetime Membership in the Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI)

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Yogita Arya is an accomplished chemist with a strong foundation in both experimental and theoretical chemistry. Her research contributions in electrocatalysis, computational chemistry, and transition metal complexes demonstrate her ability to bridge fundamental science with practical applications. With experience in teaching, mentoring, and interdisciplinary research, she is well-positioned to contribute to academic and industrial advancements in chemistry.

Publications πŸ“š

1️⃣ Tetracoordinated 15-Electron Ruthenium(I) in a Discrete Triruthenium Framework
πŸ› Inorganic Chemistry | πŸ“… 2023-09-11 | πŸ”— DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c02585
πŸ“– ISSN: 0020-1669, 1520-510X
✍ Contributors: Yogita Arya, Sudip Kumar Bera, Goutam Kumar Lahiri

2️⃣ Azo Appended Modified Lawsone Derived Ru‐Systems with Multi‐Redox Entities. Competitive Electronic Form and the Question of Azo Reduction
πŸ› Chemistry – A European Journal | πŸ“… 2023-04-21 | πŸ”— DOI: 10.1002/chem.202204049
πŸ“– ISSN: 0947-6539, 1521-3765
✍ Contributors: Yogita Arya, Sudip Kumar Bera, Goutam Kumar Lahiri

3️⃣ Bidirectional Noninnocence of Hinge-like Deprotonated Bis-Lawsone on Selective Ruthenium Platform: A Function of Varying Ancillary Ligands
πŸ› Dalton Transactions | πŸ“… 2022 | πŸ”— DOI: 10.1039/d2dt01466a
πŸ“– ISSN: 1477-9226, 1477-9234
✍ Contributors: Yogita Arya, Sudip Kumar Bera, José Luis Priego, Reyes Jimenez-Aparicio, Goutam Kumar Lahiri

4️⃣ Light Controlled Dimerization of Spiropyran as a Tool to Achieve Dual Responsive Capture and Release System in Aqueous Media
πŸ› Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry | πŸ“… 2021-12 | πŸ”— DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2021.115845
πŸ“– ISSN: 1572-6657
✍ Contributors: Arvind Kumar, Priya Ranjan Sahoo, Kunal Prakash, Yogita Arya, Satish Kumar

5️⃣ Osmium(II)-Coordination Induced C–C Bond Functionalization of Bis-Lawsone
πŸ› Inorganic Chemistry | πŸ“… 2021-08-16 | πŸ”— DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.1c01680
πŸ“– ISSN: 0020-1669, 1520-510X
✍ Contributors: Yogita Arya, Sudip Kumar Bera, Sanjib Panda, Goutam Kumar Lahiri

Mangala Gowri | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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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