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

Edmund Udemba | Environmental development | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Edmund Udemba | Environmental development | Best Researcher Award

Deputy Director of Research Institute at Shanxi Tech & Business University, China

Dr. Edmund Ntom Udemba is a Professor at Shanxi Technology and Business University, China, and Deputy Director of the Low-carbon Economics Research Center. With over 70 publications in high-impact journals, his research focuses on inclusive sustainable development, integrating socio-economic, environmental, and energy concerns. He has expertise in macroeconomic growth, energy policy, trade openness, foreign direct investment, and financial development. Recognized in the Stanford University global scientist rankings for two consecutive years (2022 and 2023), he has delivered keynote addresses at numerous international conferences and has served on the editorial boards of prestigious journals. His academic journey spans roles in Nigeria, Cyprus, and Turkey, with significant contributions to the field of sustainable economic development.

Publication Profile : 

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🎓 Educational Background :

Dr. Edmund Ntom Udemba holds a PhD in Economics from Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), Cyprus, with a focus on the relationship between offshore economic activities, environmental quality, and factors like economic growth, foreign direct investment (FDI), and energy consumption. Prior to his PhD, he earned both an M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Economics from EMU and Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria. His academic journey has been guided by notable supervisors, including Prof. Dr. Hassan Gungor and Assoc. Prof. Dr. ÇAĞAY COŞKUNER.

💼 Professional Experience :

Dr. Udemba currently serves as a Professor at Shanxi Technology and Business University in Taiyuan, China. He also holds the position of Deputy Director of the Low-carbon Economics Research Center. In his role, he leads research initiatives focused on inclusive sustainable development, promoting dynamic academic seminars, and securing grants to fund cutting-edge research. His academic career spans several years, with prior experience as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Gelisim University, Turkey, where he taught courses related to international trade, finance, energy economics, and sustainable development. Dr. Udemba has over 70 publications in leading academic journals and has been recognized as one of the Top 2% Global Scientists in 2022, 2023, and 2024 by Stanford University.

📚 Research Interests : 

Dr. Udemba’s research interests lie at the intersection of socio-economic-environmental development, with a particular focus on sustainable growth, energy policies, and environmental management. He explores the dynamics between macroeconomic growth, trade openness, FDI, and financial development, with an emphasis on their effects on environmental sustainability. His research also delves into energy consumption, carbon emissions, and the role of technological innovation in inclusive sustainable development. Additionally, he investigates the implications of foreign direct investment (FDI) and offshore economic activities in relation to environmental quality and carbon neutrality goals.

📝 Publication Top Notes :

  1. Udemba, E. N. (2020). A sustainable study of economic growth and development amidst ecological footprint: New insight from the Nigerian perspective. Science of the Total Environment, 732, 139270. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.sciotenv.2020.139270
  2. Udemba, E. N., Magazzino, C., & Bekun, F. V. (2020). Modeling the nexus between pollutant emission, energy consumption, foreign direct investment, and economic growth: New insights from China. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(15), 17831-17842. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2020.17831
  3. Magazzino, C., Udemba, E. N., & Bekun, F. (2020). Modelling the nexus between pollutant emission, energy consumption, foreign direct investment, and economic growth: New insights from China. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27, 17831-17842. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2020.17831
  4. Adebayo, T. S., Udemba, E. N., Ahmed, Z., & Kirikkaleli, D. (2021). Determinants of consumption-based carbon emissions in Chile: An application of non-linear ARDL. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(32), 43908-43922. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2021.43908
  5. Udemba, E. N. (2019). Triangular nexus between foreign direct investment, international tourism, and energy consumption in the Chinese economy: Accounting for environmental quality. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 26(24), 24819-24830. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2019.24819
  6. Udemba, E. N., Güngör, H., & Bekun, F. V. (2019). Environmental implication of offshore economic activities in Indonesia: A dual analysis of cointegration and causality. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 26(31), 32460-32475. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2019.32460
  7. Udemba, E. N. (2019). Offshore economic activities and environmental quality: Nexus among economic growth (GDP), foreign direct investment (FDI), trade openness, energy consumption, and carbon (CO2) dioxide emission. PhD Thesis, Eastern Mediterranean University.
  8. Udemba, E. N., Güngör, H., Bekun, F. V., & Kirikkaleli, D. (2021). Economic performance of India across high CO2 emissions. Sustainable Production and Consumption, 27, 52-60. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.spc.2021.52
  9. Udemba, E. N. (2020). Mediation of foreign direct investment and agriculture towards ecological footprint: A shift from single perspective to a more inclusive perspective for India. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(21), 26817-26834. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2020.26817
  10. Udemba, E. N., Kamil, A. A., & Özaydın, O. (2022). Environmental performance of Turkey amidst foreign direct investment and agriculture: A time series analysis. Journal of Public Affairs, 22(2), e2441. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.jpa.2022.2441
  11. Udemba, E. N. (2020). Ecological implication of offshore economic activities in Turkey: Foreign direct investment perspective. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(30), 38015-38028. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2020.38015
  12. Udemba, E. N., & Agha, C. O. (2020). Abatement of pollutant emissions in Nigeria: A task before multinational corporations. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(21), 26714-26724. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2020.26714
  13. Koondhar, M. A., Udemba, E. N., Cheng, Y., Khan, Z. A., Koondhar, M. A., Batool, M., & Kong, R. (2021). Asymmetric causality among carbon emission from agriculture, energy consumption, fertilizer, and cereal food production: A nonlinear analysis for Pakistan. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 45, 101099. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.seta.2021.101099
  14. Udemba, E. N. (2021). Nexus of ecological footprint and foreign direct investment pattern in carbon neutrality: New insight for United Arab Emirates (UAE). Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(26), 34367-34385. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2021.34367
  15. Udemba, E. N. (2021). Mitigating environmental degradation with institutional quality and foreign direct investment (FDI): New evidence from asymmetric approach. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(32), 43669-43683. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2021.43669
  16. Udemba, E. N. (2019). The triangular nexus causality among economic growth, trade, FDI and oil price: Time series analyzes of Nigeria. OPEC Energy Review, 43(4), 470-491. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.opec.2019.470