Somia Abbas | Renewable Energy | Research Excellence Award

Somia Abbas | Renewable Energy | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Somia Abbas at National Research Centre (NRC) | Egypt

Yi Yang, affiliated with Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China, is a leading clinician-scientist specializing in neurorestoration, disorders of consciousness (DoC), and neuromodulation therapies. His research emphasizes understanding neural mechanisms underlying consciousness, motor function recovery, and brain network plasticity following brainstem injury, stroke, and other neurological disorders. Yi Yang integrates advanced neuroimaging, electroencephalography (EEG), functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), and brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies to quantify motor intention, assess consciousness levels, and develop targeted rehabilitation strategies for patients with cognitive and motor impairments. He has made significant contributions to clinical translation of neuromodulation approaches, including epidural spinal cord stimulation and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, demonstrating improvements in motor recovery and hemodynamic responses. His work also includes clinical diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines for ischemic stroke neurorestoration, highlighting his role in evidence-based clinical practice. Yi Yang has authored 98 Scopus-indexed publications, accumulating 1,370 citations with an h-index of 22, demonstrating both scientific impact and clinical relevance. Key studies include multimodal BCI applications for motor intention quantization, thalamic burst and tonic firing as biomarkers of consciousness, and cerebral neurovascular networks as potential targets for DoC interventions. His research advances neural plasticity understanding, supports personalized neurorestorative therapies, and aims to enhance functional recovery and quality of life for patients with severe neurological conditions.

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Howard Qingsong Tu | Energy Storage | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Howard Qingsong Tu , Rochester Institute of Technology, United States.

Howard Qingsong Tu, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor at Rochester Institute of Technology and Associate Director of the Battery Prototype Center. His career focuses on advancing sustainable energy and environment systems, especially through the mechanics of electrochemistry in solid-state batteries and water desalination. Dr. Tu completed his Ph.D. at UC Berkeley, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. He has co-founded a company, mentored students, and led numerous research projects funded by institutions such as the DOE, NSF, and DoD. He is passionate about bridging lab-scale innovations with industrial applications. 🔋🌍💧

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Education:

  • Ph.D. in Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of California, Berkeley (2017) 🎓
  • M.S. & B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology (2011) 🛠️
  • Postdoc in Material Science, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (2017-2021) 🧪

Professional Experience:

  • Assistant Professor, Rochester Institute of Technology (2021-present) 🏫
  • Associate Director, Battery Prototype Center (2022-present) 🔋
  • Co-Founder & CEO, CALSTERMER LLC (2014-2018) 💼

Suitability for The Award

  Dr. Howard Qingsong Tu is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his remarkable contributions to sustainable energy, environmental preservation, and electrochemical systems. His work spans from cutting-edge renewable energy storage solutions to innovative environmental technologies, addressing critical global challenges in energy efficiency, pollution control, and resource sustainability.

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Awards and Honors (🏆🎖️

  • US-EDA Build Back Better Act ($1.3M/yr) – Co-PI 🏆
  • DoE-VTO Battery500 Program ($900K) – Co-PI 🏅
  • DoD-ARO Young Investigator Program ($120K/yr) – PI 🎖️
  • NYSP2I Pollution Prevention Fund ($150K/yr) – PI 🌍
  • ACS-ND Grant ($50K/yr) – PI 💼

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Dr. Ke Lu| Energy Storage Award | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Ke Lu| nanomaterial-advanced material Award | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Ke Lu, Anhui University, China 

Dr. Ke Lu is a distinguished Professor and PhD Supervisor at Anhui University, specializing in materials science and electrochemistry. With an extensive academic background, including a PhD in Physical Chemistry from Shandong University and postdoctoral experience at Northern Illinois University/Argonne National Laboratory, Dr. Lu has emerged as a leader in catalysis and battery technologies. His research focuses on advancing metal-sulfur/iodine batteries and developing innovative heterojunction electrocatalysts for energy storage applications.

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Education and Achievements 🎓

Dr. Lu’s academic journey includes a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Chemistry from Jiangsu Normal University and significant accolades such as the Outstanding Postdoctoral Research Award from Northern Illinois University and various prestigious scholarships throughout his academic career.

Research Focus 🔬

His research group explores novel approaches to catalytic effects in battery systems, collaborating with esteemed researchers like Prof. Ruiguo Cao (University of Science and Technology of China) and Prof. Wenli Zhang (Guangdong University of Technology). Notably, Dr. Lu’s work on metal/metal oxide sulfide heterojunction electrocatalysts, in collaboration with Dr. Yingwen Cheng (University of Tennessee), has advanced the field of renewable energy.

Academic Leadership and Engagement 🌍

Dr. Lu actively mentors a diverse group of students and researchers, contributing to courses on modern instrumentation and electrochemical research. He serves on editorial boards for leading scientific journals and plays key roles as a reviewer for top-tier publications.

Research Funding and Impact 💡

As Principal Investigator, Dr. Lu has secured multiple research grants from national and provincial funding agencies, enabling groundbreaking projects in battery technology and materials innovation. His applied research projects, particularly in low-temperature electron microscopy and graphene coatings, highlight his commitment to bridging academic research with industrial applications.

Publication Top Notes :

Encapsulation of zinc hexacyanoferrate nanocubes with manganese oxide nanosheets for high-performance rechargeable zinc ion batteries

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A rechargeable iodine-carbon battery that exploits ion intercalation and iodine redox chemistry

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A rechargeable Na-Zn hybrid aqueous battery fabricated with nickel hexacyanoferrate and nanostructured zinc

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An advanced aqueous sodium-ion supercapacitor with a manganous hexacyanoferrate cathode and a Fe 3 O 4/rGO anode

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Sulfur and nitrogen enriched graphene foam scaffolds for aqueous rechargeable zinc-iodine battery

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