Prof Dr. Ang Cao | theoretical catalysis | Best Researcher Award

Published on 08/06/202408/06/2024 by Mechanics Awards

Prof Dr. Ang Cao | theoretical catalysis | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Ang Cao, zhejiang university, china

Prof Dr. Ang Cao is academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Bio systems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

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Education Background 🎓

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering
09/2016 – 03/2018
Stanford University
Supervisor: Prof. Jens K. Nørskov

Industrial Catalysis
09/2012 – 07/2018
Tianjin University

Work Experiences 🧪

Researcher/Professor
03/2024 – Present
Zhejiang UniversityTenure-Track Researcher
07/2023 – 02/2024
Technical University of DenmarkPostdoctoral Researcher
03/2019 – 06/2023
Technical University of Denmark
Supervisor: Prof. Jens K. NørskovAssistant Researcher
07/2018 – 02/2019
Westlake University
Supervisor: Prof. Jianping Xiao

Highlights

Research interests in the theoretical description of surface, catalysts, and nanostructure.🔍 Focus on reaction mechanism understanding and catalyst design of CO/CO2/N2 reduction. Rich experience in preparing catalysts derived from layered double hydroxides (LDHs) and perovskite.💻 Proficient in DFT calculation, Machine Learning, and Spin Catalysis.

Skills 💻

Material Analysis Techniques: XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, TPR, TPD, Raman, BET, FT-IR, TGA, Gas chromatography, etc.Software: Quantum Espresso, Gaussian, VASP, MS Office, Origin, AutoCAD, Photoshop, etc.Programming Language: Python

📖 Publications Top Note :

Synergy Effects on Sn-Cu Alloy Catalyst for Efficient CO2 Electroreduction to Formate with High Mass Activity

K Ye†, A Cao†, J Shao†, G Wang, R Si, N Ta, J Xiao, G Wang
Science Bulletin 65 (9), 711-719 163 2020

Monitoring Oxygen Production on Mass-Selected Iridium–Tantalum Oxide Electrocatalysts

YR Zheng, J Vernieres, Z Wang, K Zhang, D Hochfilzer, K Krempl, …
Nature Energy 7 (1), 55-64 128 2022

Elucidation of the Synergistic Effect of Dopants and Vacancies on Promoted Selectivity for CO2 Electroreduction to Formate

Z Li†, A Cao†, Q Zheng, Y Fu, T Wang, KT Arul, JL Chen, B Yang, NM Adli, …
Advanced Materials 33 (2), 2005113 116 2021

Relations between Surface Oxygen Vacancies and Activity of Methanol Formation from CO2 Hydrogenation Over In2O3 Surfaces

A Cao, Z Wang, H Li, JK Nørskov
ACS Catalysis 11 (3), 1780-1786 105 2021

Understanding Oxygen Vacancies in Disorder-Engineered Surface and Subsurface of CaTiO3 Nanosheets on Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution

J Cai, A Cao, J Huang, W Jin, J Zhang, Z Jiang, X Li
Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 267, 118378 105 2020

Selectivity of Synthesis Gas Conversion to C2+ Oxygenates on fcc(111) Transition-Metal Surfaces

J Schumann, AJ Medford, JS Yoo, ZJ Zhao, P Bothra, A Cao, F Studt, …
ACS Catalysis 8 (4), 3447-3453 86 2018

Copper/Alkaline Earth Metal Oxide Interfaces for Electrochemical CO2-to-Alcohol Conversion by Selective Hydrogenation

A Xu, SF Hung, A Cao†, Z Wang, N Karmodak, JE Huang, Y Yan, …
Nature Catalysis, 1-8 76 2022

Electrocatalytic Nitrate-to-Ammonia Conversion with ~100% Faradaic Efficiency via Single-Atom Alloying

J Cai†, Y Wei†, A Cao†, J Huang, Z Jiang, S Lu, SQ Zang
Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 316, 121683 76 2022

Mechanistic Insights into the Synthesis of Higher Alcohols from Syngas on CuCo Alloys

A Cao, J Schumann, T Wang, L Zhang, J Xiao, P Bothra, Y Liu, …
ACS Catalysis 8 (11), 10148-10155 74 2018

The Deactivation of Cu–Co Alloy Nanoparticles Supported on ZrO2 for Higher Alcohols Synthesis from Syngas

GL Liu, T Niu, A Cao, YX Geng, Y Zhang, Y Liu
Fuel 176, 1-10 66 2016

Nanoparticles of Cu–Co Alloy Derived from Layered Double Hydroxides and Their Catalytic Performance for Higher Alcohol Synthesis from Syngas

A Cao, G Liu, Y Yue, L Zhang, Y Liu
RSC Advances 5 (72), 58804-58812 64 2015

Growing Layered Double Hydroxides on CNTs and Their Catalytic Performance for Higher Alcohol Synthesis from Syngas

A Cao, G Liu, L Wang, J Liu, Y Yue, L Zhang, Y Liu
Journal of Materials Science 51, 5216-5231 62 2016

A Spin Promotion Effect in Catalytic Ammonia Synthesis

A Cao, VJ Bukas, V Shadravan, Z Wang, H Li, J Kibsgaard, I Chorkendorff, …
Nature Communications 13 (1), 2382 60 2022

Metal-Organic Frameworks Derived Anatase/Rutile Heterostructures with Enhanced Reaction Kinetics for Lithium and Sodium Storage

G Liu, L Xu, Y Li, D Guo, N Wu, C Yuan, A Qin, A Cao, X Liu
Chemical Engineering Journal 430, 132689 55 2022

Origins of the Instability of Nonprecious Hydrogen Evolution Reaction Catalysts at Open-Circuit Potential

Z Wang, YR Zheng, J Montoya, D Hochfilzer, A Cao, J Kibsgaard, …
ACS Energy Letters 6 (6), 2268-2274 55

Assoc Prof Dr. M.A El-Shorbagy | Engineering Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Published on 24/05/202424/05/2024 by Mechanics Awards

Assoc Prof Dr. Hany Bauomy | Engineering Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. M.A El-Shorbagy, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia, Egypt

Assoc Prof Dr. M.A El-Shorbagy is academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Bio systems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

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Education:

Ph.D. (July 2013)Thesis Title: A Study of Some Numerical Optimization Methods to Solve Multiobjective Mathematical Programming ProblemsMajor: Engineering MathematicsMinor: Engineering MathematicsInstitute: Department of Basic Engineering Science, Faculty of Engineering, Menoufia University, EgyptM.Sc. (Feb. 2010)Thesis Title: Hybrid Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm for Multiobjective OptimizationMajor: Engineering MathematicsMinor: Engineering MathematicsInstitute: Department of Basic Engineering Science, Faculty of Engineering, Menoufia University, EgyptB.Sc. (July 2004)Overall Rate: Very GoodSpecialization: Electrical EngineeringInstitute: Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Menoufia University, Egypt

Areas of Interest:

Optimization theory, application of optimization techniques in mathematics and engineering models, artificial intelligence methods for optimization and engineering applications.

Academic Career:

Associate Professor (Sep. 2020 – Present)Department of Mathematics, College of Science and Humanities Studies, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Assistant Professor (Feb. 2018 – Present)Department of Mathematics, College of Science and Humanities Studies, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Assistant Professor (Aug. 2013 – Feb. 2018)Department of Basic Engineering Science, Faculty of Engineering, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom, Egypt.Assistant Lecturer (Mar. 2010 – July 2013)Department of Basic Engineering Science, Faculty of Engineering, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom, Egypt.Demonstrator (Jan. 2005 – Feb. 2010)Department of Basic Engineering Science, Faculty of Engineering, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom, Egypt.

Research and Main Achievements (until Feb. 2024):

120 Scientific Journal Publications21 Conferences Participation (5 Posters, 15 Oral Presentations, 1 Online Presentation)3 Books Published in Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH & Co.kG, BerlinSupervision: 1 PhD, 5 Master ThesesScopus Preview:Total Citations: 1914

Documents by Author: 103

h-index: 23

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Citations: 2788

h-index: 28

i10-index: 70

Academic Experience:

Supervisor for PhD and Master ThesesReviewer for International JournalsParticipated in various conferences and workshops

Teaching Experience:

Involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses since 2005.

Computer Skills:

Proficient in MATLABExperienced in integrating PSO with GAs for NLP, LS Based Hybrid PSO Algorithm for MOOP, TR Algorithm Based LS for MOOP, Combining TR and PSO for MOOP, and artificial intelligence techniques for engineering applications.

Languages:

Arabic (Mother Language)English (Fluent, Written and Spoken)

📖 Publications Top Note :

Local search based hybrid particle swarm optimization algorithm for multiobjective optimization

Authors: AA Mousa, MA El-Shorbagy, WF Abd-El-Wahed

Journal: Swarm and Evolutionary Computation

Citations: 191 (2012)

Integrating particle swarm optimization with genetic algorithms for solving nonlinear optimization problems

Authors: MAES WF Abd-El-Wahed, AA Mousa

Journal: Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics

Citations: 187 (2011)

Green synthesis of bimetallic ZnO–CuO nanoparticles and their cytotoxicity properties

Authors: Y Cao, HA Dhahad, MA El-Shorbagy, HQ Alijani, M Zakeri, A Heydari, …

Journal: Scientific Reports

Citations: 105 (2021)

Computational valuation of Darcy ternary-hybrid nanofluid flow across an extending cylinder with induction effects

Authors: KAM Alharbi, AES Ahmed, M Ould Sidi, NA Ahammad, A Mohamed, …

Journal: Micromachines

Citations: 101 (2022)

MHD stagnation point flow of nanofluid over a curved stretching/shrinking surface subject to the influence of Joule heating and convective condition

Authors: XH Zhang, A Abidi, AES Ahmed, MR Khan, MA El-Shorbagy, M Shutaywi, …

Journal: Case Studies in Thermal Engineering

Citations: 101 (2021)

Optimization of wind turbines siting in a wind farm using genetic algorithm based local search

Authors: AM Abdelsalam, MA El-Shorbagy

Journal: Renewable Energy

Citations: 101 (2018)

Particle swarm optimization from theory to applications

Authors: MA El-Shorbagy, AE Hassanien

Journal: International Journal of Rough Sets and Data Analysis (IJRSDA)

Citations: 92 (2018)

Computational assessment of hybrid nanofluid flow with the influence of hall current and chemical reaction over a slender stretching surface

Authors: S Elattar, MM Helmi, MA Elkotb, MA El-Shorbagy, A Abdelrahman, M Bilal, …

Journal: Alexandria Engineering Journal

Citations: 87 (2022)

Analytical and semi-analytical solutions for Phi-four equation through three recent schemes

Authors: MMA Khater, AA Mousa, MA El-Shorbagy, RAM Attia

Journal: Results in Physics

Citations: 78 (2021)

Abundant stable computational solutions of Atangana–Baleanu fractional nonlinear HIV-1 infection of CD4+ T-cells of immunodeficiency syndrome

Authors: MMA Khater, AES Ahmed, MA El-Shorbagy

Journal: Results in Physics

Citations: 74 (2021)

Prof. Vladislav Sadykov | functional nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Published on 20/05/202420/05/2024 by Mechanics Awards

Prof. Vladislav Sadykov | functional nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Vladislav Sadykov, Boreskov Institute of catalysis, Russia

Prof. Vladislav Sadykov is academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Bio systems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

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Education 🎓

MS, 1973: Novosibirsk State University, RussiaPhD, 1979: Boreskov Institute of Catalysis (BIC), NovosibirskDoctor of Sciences, 1999: Boreskov Institute of Catalysis, NovosibirskProfessor, 1999: Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk

Career/Employment 🏢

Boreskov Institute of Catalysis:Research Fellow, 1973Junior Research Scientist, 1975Senior Research Scientist, 1985Head of Laboratory, 1990-2021; Chief Research Scientist, up to dateNovosibirsk State University:Professor, 1999-up to date; Chair of Physical Chemistry and Solid State Chemistry

Current Research Interests 🔬

Heterogeneous Catalysis: Red-ox processes for energy production (including solid oxide fuel cells) and environmental protectionCatalytic Processes: Short contact times for syngas and hydrogen production from biofuelsNanophase and Nanocomposite Materials: Advanced technologies in complex oxides, pillared clays, framework silicates, nanocomposites with mixed ionic-electronic conductivity synthesisSolid State Ionics: Oxygen and hydrogen separation membranes

International Collaboration 🌍

BIC Team Leader in FP6 Projects:SOFC 600 SES6-2006-020089 “Demonstration of SOFC stack technology for operation at 600°C”STRP 033410 MatSILC “Novel Materials for Silicate-Based Fuel Cells”FP7 Project OCMOL228953: “Oxidative Coupling of Methane followed by Oligomerization to Liquids”BIOGO for Production, THEBARCODE: NATO Science for Peace Project “Solid Oxide Fuel Cells for Energy Security”International Science and Technology Center (ISTC) Projects:2529 “Development of an efficient, inexpensive nanocomposite catalyst and elaboration of a flexible technology to produce syn-gas for fuel cells”3234 “Development of high-performance oxygen-conducting membranes and compact pure syngas generators on their base”Russian-French Network of Laboratories: “Fundamental bases of design of nanocomposite catalysts for transformation of biofuels into syngas and hydrogen” (Partner Lab. of Materials, Univ. Strasbourg, CNRS, Prof. A.–C. Roger), 2011-2014INTAS Projects: Collaborations with Prof. J. Ross (Ireland), Prof. E. Kemnitz (Germany), Prof. S. Neophytides (Greece), et al.

Honours, Awards, Fellowships, Membership of Professional Societies 🏅

Award of the Russian Federation Government in Science and Technology, 1999: Development and Industrial Application of the Two-Stage Technology of Ammonia Oxidation under Pressure in the Diluted Nitric Acid ProductionBalandin Award of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 2007: Series of works “The role of defect structure of catalysts of red-ox reactions”Koptyug Award, 2012: NAN Belarus-Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences for the series of works “Scientific bases of design of composite and nanostructured materials for the hydrogen energy field”Editorial Board Member:Applied Catalysis APhysics of Combustion and Flame (Russia)Open Chemistry (de Gruyter Open)Energies (MDPI)Membranes (MDPI)Professional Society Membership:American Chemical SocietyMaterials Research Society (USA)Mendeleev Chemical Society (Russia)

📖 Publications Top Note :

Title: Approaches to the design of efficient and stable catalysts for biofuel reforming into syngas: doping the mesoporous MgAl2O4 support with transition metal cations

Journal: Dalton Transactions

Year: 2023

Contributors: Vladislav A. Sadykov, Nikita F. Eremeev, Ekaterina Sadovskaya, Julia E. Fedorova, Marina V. Arapova, Ludmilla N. Bobrova, Arkady V. Ishchenko, Tamara A. Krieger, Maksim S. Melgunov, Tatyana S. Glazneva, et al.

DOI: 10.1039/D3DT00830D

Title: Design of Mixed Ionic-Electronic Materials for Permselective Membranes and Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Based on Their Oxygen and Hydrogen Mobility

Journal: Membranes

Year: 2023-07-27

Contributors: Vladislav Sadykov, Elena Pikalova, Ekaterina Sadovskaya, Anna Shlyakhtina, Elena Filonova, Nikita Eremeev

DOI: 10.3390/membranes13080698

Title: Methane Dry Reforming Catalysts Based on Pr-Doped Ceria–Zirconia Synthesized in Supercritical Propanol

Journal: Energies

Year: 2023-06-15

Contributors: Marina Arapova, Ekaterina Smal, Yuliya Bespalko, Konstantin Valeev, Valeria Fedorova, Amir Hassan, Olga Bulavchenko, Vladislav Sadykov, Mikhail Simonov

DOI: 10.3390/en16124729

Title: Synthesis and Oxygen Mobility of Bismuth Cerates and Titanates with Pyrochlore Structure

Journal: Membranes

Year: 2023-06-13

Contributors: Yuliya Bespalko, Nikita Eremeev, Ekaterina Sadovskaya, Tamara Krieger, Olga Bulavchenko, Evgenii Suprun, Mikhail Mikhailenko, Mikhail Korobeynikov, Vladislav Sadykov

DOI: 10.3390/membranes13060598

Title: Dry Reforming of Methane over 5%Ni/Ce1-xTixO2 Catalysts Obtained via Synthesis in Supercritical Isopropanol

Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Year: 2023-06-02

Contributors: Ekaterina Smal, Yulia Bespalko, Marina Arapova, Valeria Fedorova, Konstantin Valeev, Nikita Eremeev, Ekaterina Sadovskaya, Tamara Krieger, Tatiana Glazneva, Vladislav Sadykov, et al.

DOI: 10.3390/ijms24119680

Title: Ethanol Dry Reforming over Bimetallic Ni‐Containing Catalysts Based on Ceria‐Zirconia for Hydrogen Production

Journal: ChemCatChem

Year: 2023-05-19

Contributors: Valeria Fedorova, Yulia Bespalko, Marina Arapova, Ekaterina Smal, Konstantin Valeev, Igor Prosvirin, Vladislav Sadykov, Ksenia Parkhomenko, Anne‐Cécile Roger, Mikhail Simonov

DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202201491

Title: Methane Dry Reforming Catalysts Based on Pr-doped Ceria-Zirconia Synthesized in Supercritical Propanol

Journal: Preprint

Year: 2023-05-09

Contributors: Marina Arapova, Ekaterina Smal, Yuliya Bespalko, Konstantin Valeev, Valeria Fedorova, Amir Hassan, Olga Bulavchenko, Vladislav Sadykov, Mikhail Simonov

DOI: 10.20944/preprints202305.0617.v1

Title: Advances in Hydrogen and Syngas Generation

Journal: Energies

Year: 2023-03-29

Contributors: Vladislav Sadykov

DOI: 10.3390/en16073127

Title: Structural and transport properties of Nd tungstates and their composites with Ni0.5Cu0.5O obtained by mechanical activation

Journal: Dalton Transactions

Year: 2022

Contributors: Nikita F. Eremeev, Yuliya N. Bespalko, Ekaterina M. Sadovskaya, Pavel I. Skriabin, Tamara A. Krieger, Arcady V. Ishchenko, Vladislav A. Sadykov

DOI: 10.1039/D2DT00498D

Title: Ni and Ni–Co Catalysts Based on Mixed Ce–Zr Oxides Synthesized in Isopropanol Medium for Dry Reforming of Methane

Journal: Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry B

Year: 2022-12

Contributors: Yu. N. Bespalko, V. E. Fedorova, E. A. Smal, M. V. Arapova, K. R. Valeev, T. A. Krieger, A. V. Ishchenko, V. A. Sadykov, M. N. Simonov

DOI: 10.1134/S1990793122080048

Title: Efficient Catalysts of Ethanol Steam Reforming Based on Perovskite-Fluorite Nanocomposites with Supported Ni: Effect of the Synthesis Methods on the Activity and Stability

Journal: Catalysts

Year: 2022-10

Contributors: Marina Arapova, Symbat Naurzkulova, Tamara Krieger, Vladimir Rogov, Vladislav Sadykov

DOI: 10.3390/catal12101151