Xian-Kai Wan | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Xian-Kai Wan | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Xian-Kai Wan at Sichuan University, China.

Dr. Xian-Kai Wan is a distinguished chemist specializing in metal cluster chemistry, with a strong focus on the precise synthesis, luminescent properties, and catalytic applications of metal nanoclusters. He is currently a Professor at Sichuan University, China, and has held research positions at top institutions in Japan and Singapore. With a Ph.D. from Xiamen University, Dr. Wan has contributed significantly to nanomaterial science, authoring numerous high-impact publications. His work has been recognized with prestigious fellowships and awards, making him a leading figure in nanochemistry and molecular engineering.

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Suitability for Best Researcher Award ๐Ÿ†

Dr. Xian-Kai Wan is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his pioneering work in metal cluster chemistry and nanomaterial science. His research contributions have significantly advanced the fields of precise nanocluster synthesis, catalytic applications, and luminescent properties, which are critical for energy conversion, environmental sustainability, and biomedical applications. His interdisciplinary approach and collaborations with top global institutions further highlight his impact in the scientific community.

Education & Experience ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ”ฌ

๐Ÿ“Œ 2021 โ€“ Present: Professor, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, China
๐Ÿ“Œ 2018 โ€“ 2021: Special Researcher, Research Center for Materials Science, Nagoya University, Japan (JSPS)
๐Ÿ“Œ 2017 โ€“ 2018: Research Fellow, School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
๐Ÿ“Œ 2011 โ€“ 2017: Ph.D. in Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, China
๐Ÿ“Œ 2007 โ€“ 2011: Bachelor of Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, China

Professional Development ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ”

Dr. Wan has made groundbreaking contributions to the field of metal nanoclusters, particularly in the design and synthesis of atomically precise nanomaterials for catalytic and photothermal applications. His research explores the interplay of core structures and ligand effects to enhance the performance of nanoclusters in energy conversion and biomedical applications. Through interdisciplinary collaborations, he has developed innovative materials with enhanced luminescence and catalytic efficiency. His work is shaping the next generation of nanotechnology-driven solutions in sustainable chemistry and materials science.

Research Focus ๐Ÿงชโš›๏ธ

Dr. Xian-Kai Wanโ€™s research centers on metal cluster chemistry, with a specific emphasis on:
๐Ÿ”น Precise synthesis of metal nanoclusters for enhanced stability and functionality
๐Ÿ”น Exploring luminescent properties of gold and alloy clusters for optoelectronic applications
๐Ÿ”น Catalytic advancements using atomically engineered nanoclusters in hydrogenation and COโ‚‚ reduction
๐Ÿ”น Structural-property relationships of metal nanoclusters for energy conversion and storage
๐Ÿ”น Interfacing nanomaterials for biomedical and environmental applications

Awards & Honors ๐Ÿ†๐ŸŽ–๏ธ

โœ… 2023: Cultivation Program for Young Academic Leaders in Science and Technology, Sichuan University
โœ… 2022: The Youth Talent Support Program, Sichuan
โœ… 2021: The Youth Talent Support Program, Sichuan University
โœ… 2019: Postdoctoral Fellowship, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
โœ… 2015: National Scholarship, Ministry of Education, China

Domain & Subdomain of Dr. Xian-Kai Wanโ€™s Research

๐Ÿ“Œ Domain: Chemistry ๐Ÿงช๐Ÿ”ฌ
๐Ÿ“Œ Subdomains:
๐Ÿ”น Nanochemistry โ€“ Synthesis and study of nanoclusters
๐Ÿ”น Material Science โ€“ Engineering and application of nanomaterials
๐Ÿ”น Catalysis โ€“ Nanocatalysts for hydrogenation and COโ‚‚ reduction
๐Ÿ”น Optoelectronics โ€“ Luminescent properties of metal nanoclusters
๐Ÿ”น Sustainable Energy โ€“ Nanomaterials for energy conversion and storage

Pubication Top Notes

1๏ธโƒฃ Ultrafine Ptโ€“Ni nanoparticles in hollow porous carbon spheres for remarkable oxygen reduction reaction catalysis ๐Ÿ”ฌ

2๏ธโƒฃ Ligandโ€Protected Au55 with a Novel Structure and Remarkable CO2 Electroreduction Performance โšก

3๏ธโƒฃ Confining Subโ€Nanometer Pt Clusters in Hollow Mesoporous Carbon Spheres for Boosting Hydrogen Evolution Activity โš™๏ธ

4๏ธโƒฃ Alkynyl Approach toward the Protection of Metal Nanoclusters ๐Ÿ—๏ธ

5๏ธโƒฃ Ligand effects in catalysis by atomically precise gold nanoclusters ๐Ÿ… ย ๐Ÿ“Š Cited by: N/A

6๏ธโƒฃ Homoleptic Alkynyl-Protected Gold Nanoclusters: Au44(PhCโ‰กC)28 and Au36(PhCโ‰กC)24 ๐Ÿ”

7๏ธโƒฃ Atomically Precise Bimetallic Au19Cu30 Nanocluster with an Icosidodecahedral Cu30 Shell and an Alkynylโ€“Cu Interface ๐Ÿงช

Rayhan Hossain | Material Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Rayhan Hossain | Material chemistry | Best Researcher Awardย 

Dr. Rayhan Hossain, University of Michigan, United States

Dr. Rayhan Hossain is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan, Department of Chemistry. With extensive teaching and research experience across several institutions, his work focuses on materials chemistry, nanotechnology, and sustainable solutions for energy and environmental challenges. Dr. Hossain is a skilled educator and researcher, known for his contributions to the synthesis and characterization of semiconductor materials, photocatalytic water splitting, and wastewater treatment. He has received numerous awards for academic excellence and research contributions.

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Educational Details

Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry โ€“ The University of South Dakota (2017โ€“2019)
Dissertation: “Synthesis and Characterization of Metal-Doped and Metal-Attached TiO2 Nanocrystals for Photocatalytic Water Splitting”

Masterโ€™s Degree in Chemistry โ€“ Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (2013โ€“2015)
Focus: Development of hybrid nanomaterials for sensor applications

Bachelorโ€™s Degree in Chemistry โ€“ University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (2008โ€“2012)

Professional Experience

Visiting Assistant Professor โ€“ University of Michigan, Department of Chemistry (2024โ€“Present)
Responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in general, physical, and analytical chemistry and mentoring students in advanced chemistry research.

Graduate Teaching Assistant and Adjunct Faculty โ€“ Oklahoma State University, Department of Chemistry (2020โ€“2023)
Taught a wide range of chemistry laboratory courses, guiding undergraduate students through theoretical workflows and experiments.

Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant โ€“ The University of South Dakota, Department of Materials Chemistry (2017โ€“2019)
Conducted research on semiconductor nanomaterials and taught general chemistry lab courses.

Lecturer โ€“ North South University, Chemical Engineering Department (2015โ€“2016)
Taught undergraduate courses in chemistry and mentored students in understanding core concepts of chemical engineering.

Academic Appointments

Visiting Assistant Professor โ€“ University of Michigan (2024โ€“Present)

Lecturer โ€“ North South University (2015โ€“2016)

Teaching Experience

University of Michigan (2024โ€“Present)

Courses taught: CHEM 136 (General Chemistry II), CHEM 368 (Physical Chemistry I), CHEM 469 (Physical Chemistry II), CHEM 344 (Quantitative Analysis), CHEM 493 (Chemistry Seminar).

Responsibilities included proctoring exams, grading, and laboratory instruction.

Oklahoma State University (2020โ€“2023)

Courses taught: General Chemistry and Physical Chemistry laboratories.

Guided theoretical and practical sessions for undergraduate students.

The University of South Dakota (2017โ€“2019)

Conducted laboratory experiments for General Chemistry I & II, organized pre-lab tutorials, and evaluated student performance.

North South University (2015โ€“2016)

Lectured in core chemistry subjects, focusing on foundational and applied chemistry for engineering students.

Research and Teaching Experience

Peroxide Vapor Detection: Developed advanced sensor materials for detecting inorganic peroxide vapor through colorimetric complexation.

Tunable Doping of Chromium in TiO2 Nanocrystals: Synthesized and characterized chromium-doped TiO2 for solar energy applications and water splitting.

Industrial Wastewater Treatment: Investigated adsorption of dye from wastewater using treated jute stick powder, analyzing kinetics and optimization parameters.

Materials Design for ORR and HER Experiments: Designed non-precious electrocatalysts for energy conversion applications, utilizing computational simulations and vibrational spectroscopy.

Awards and Recognition

2022 Graduate Research Fellowship โ€“ Oklahoma State University

2021 Economic Stimulus Grant Award โ€“ Oklahoma State University

2021 Skinner Chemistry Fellowship โ€“ Oklahoma State University Foundation

2020 Johnston Chemistry Fellowship โ€“ Oklahoma State University Foundation

2015 National Science and Technology Fellowship โ€“ Ministry of Education, Bangladesh

Skills

Instrumental Analysis: SEM, TEM, EDS, UV-Vis, NMR, PL, GC, MS, FT-IR, TERS

Data Analysis: Sigma Plot, Origin Plot, ChemDraw, Ocean View

Programming: Shell scripting (Linux, Unix)

Additional Skills: Microsoft Office, advanced use of iClicker, Canvas, and Banner

Professional Memberships

Member, American Chemical Society (ACS)

Member, The Electrochemical Society (ECS)

Relevant Projects

Developed hybrid TiO2 nanomaterials for energy harvesting and photocatalysis.

Created sensor materials for inorganic peroxide detection.

Designed and tested adsorbents for wastewater treatment.

Modeled electrocatalysts for energy conversion processes.

Research Interests

Materials Chemistry

Nanotechnology and Semiconductor Materials

Photocatalytic Water Splitting and Renewable Energy

Wastewater Treatment and Environmental Chemistry

Top Notable Publications

Mechanistic Understanding in Manipulating Energetics of TiO2 for Photocatalysis

Authors: R. Hossain, M.A. Uddin, M.A. Khan

Year: 2023

Journal: The Journal of Physical Chemistry C

Volume/Issue: 127 (23)

Pages: 10897-10912

Citations: 18

Detection of Hydrogen Peroxide in Liquid and Vapors Using Titanium (IV)-Based Test Strips and Low-Cost Hardware

Authors: R. Hossain, J.J. Dickinson, A. Apblett, N.F. Materer

Year: 2022

Journal: Sensors

Volume/Issue: 22 (17)

Pages: 6635

Citations: 8

Recent Progress in Development of Cost-Effective and Highly Efficient Pt Group Metal-Free ORR and HER Electrocatalysts for Next Generation Energy Devices

Authors: S. Sultana, R. Hossain, K. Ahmed, P.K. Jiwanti, B.Y. Wardhana

Year: 2023

Journal: Journal of the Electrochemical Society

Citations: 5

Removal of Levafix Red from Aqueous Solution with Treated Jute Stick and its Relevance to Pharmaceutical Field

Authors: R. Hossain, M.A. Rahman, N.J. Ara, A.M.S. Alam

Year: 2016

Journal: Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal

Volume/Issue: 19 (1)

Pages: 75-84

Citations: 3

Colorimetric Detection of Peroxide Vapors

Author: R. Hossain

Year: 2023

Institution: Oklahoma State University

Citations: 1

Tunable Doping of Chromium in TiO2 Nanocrystals Via Ion Diffusion

Author: R. Hossain

Year: 2019

Publisher: ProQuest

Citations: 1

Detection of Hydrogen Peroxide Vapors Using Acidified Titanium (IV)-Based Test Strips

Authors: R. Hossain, N.F. Materer

Year: 2024

Journal: Materials

Volume/Issue: 17 (23)

Titania-Ionic Liquid Thin Film: A Colorimetric Sensing for the Detection of Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor

Authors: N.F.M., R. Hossain, A.W. Apblett

Year: 2021

Event: American Chemical Society Midwest Regional Meeting

Tunable Doping of Chromium (Crยณโบ) in TiO2 Nanocrystals via Ion Diffusion

Authors: R. Hossain, J. Hoefelmeyer

Year: 2019

Event: Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society

Volume: 257

 

Conclusion

Dr. Rayhan Hossainโ€™s extensive academic and research background, coupled with his proven teaching excellence, positions him as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His innovative contributions to nanotechnology and environmental chemistry exemplify his dedication to advancing scientific understanding and addressing global challenges.