Professor at Hainan University, China.
Dr. Xuerong Zheng is an Associate Researcher at City University of Hong Kong, specializing in advanced materials for energy storage and conversion. With extensive experience in electrochemical catalysts, his research is pivotal in developing efficient energy solutions. He has authored 20+ SCI papers, with significant contributions to Zn-air batteries and electrocatalysis. His work is highly cited and recognized in the scientific community. Dr. Zheng has participated in numerous international collaborations, contributing to both fundamental and applied material science. 🌍🔬💡
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Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Dr. Xuerong Zheng
Dr. Xuerong Zheng is an exceptionally qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his significant contributions to advanced materials science, particularly in the areas of energy storage and conversion technologies. As an Associate Researcher at City University of Hong Kong, his work on Zn-air batteries and electrocatalysis has earned him widespread recognition in the scientific community. His 20+ high-impact SCI papers, coupled with his role in international collaborations, demonstrate his leadership and commitment to advancing energy solutions and sustainability.
Education & Experience
- Ph.D. in Materials Science, Tianjin University (2017) 🎓
- M.Sc. in Materials Science, Tianjin University (2013) 🎓
- B.Sc. in Inorganic Non-metallic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology (2010) 🎓
- Associate Researcher, City University of Hong Kong (2020–Present) 🏢
- Visiting Scholar, Virginia Tech (2018–2019) 🌎
- Engineer, Tianjin University (2013–Present) 💼
Professional Development
Dr. Zheng has demonstrated exceptional leadership and research acumen in advanced materials, particularly in the realm of electrocatalysis and energy storage. He was selected for the Hong Kong Scholars Program in 2020, which highlights his recognition in the field. He has received prestigious invitations to chair sessions and has consistently advanced his professional skills through participation in international collaborations and projects. His leadership in research projects, including funding from the National Natural Science Foundation, showcases his innovative approach and dedication to scientific progress. 🏅💼🌍
Research Focus
Dr. Zheng’s research primarily focuses on advanced materials for electrochemical energy conversion and storage systems. His key projects involve Zn-air batteries, electrocatalysis, and the synthesis of nanostructured catalysts for energy efficiency. He is keen on developing high-stability materials for sustainable energy solutions, exploring interface engineering, and creating efficient bimetallic catalysts. His work aims at boosting the performance of batteries and electrocatalysts, particularly for oxygen evolution and reduction reactions, contributing significantly to green energy technologies. 🌱🔋⚡
Awards & Honors
- 2020, Selected for Hong Kong Scholars Program 🏅
- 2018, Chairman of Metallurgical Materials Strategic Forum 🏆
- 2016, Tianjin University Shen Zhikang Teaching Award 🏅
- 2016, Tianjin University Teacher Speech Contest Second Prize 🎤
Publication Top Notes
📄 Sulfur‐grafted hollow carbon spheres for potassium‐ion battery anodes – Advanced Materials 31 (30), 1900429 📅 2019 🔍 Cited by: 358
📄 Engineering catalytic active sites on cobalt oxide surface for enhanced oxygen electrocatalysis – Advanced Energy Materials 8 (10), 1702222 📅 2018 🔍 Cited by: 356
📄 Identifying Dense NiSe2/CoSe2 Heterointerfaces Coupled with Surface High‐Valence Bimetallic Sites for Synergistically Enhanced Oxygen Electrocatalysis – Advanced Materials 32 (26), 2000607 📅 2020 🔍 Cited by: 313
📄 High entropy alloy as a highly active and stable electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction – Electrochimica Acta 279, 19-23 📅 2018 🔍 Cited by: 293
📄 Highly Active and Durable Single‐Atom Tungsten‐Doped NiS0.5Se0.5 Nanosheet @ NiS0.5Se0.5 Nanorod Heterostructures for Water Splitting – Advanced Materials 34 (13), 2107053 📅 2022 🔍 Cited by: 268
📄 Engineering Ni2P-NiSe2 heterostructure interface for highly efficient alkaline hydrogen evolution – Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 262, 118245 📅 2020 🔍 Cited by: 268