Dr. Jie Jian | Fuctional materials | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jie Jian | Fuctional materials | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jie Jian , Northwestern Polytechnical University, China

Dr. Jie Jian is a distinguished PostDoc in Materials Science at Northwestern Polytechnical University, specializing in photoelectrodes and photocatalysts. With expertise in nanomaterial synthesis and advanced film processing technologies, Dr. Jian has significantly contributed to the field through innovative research and optimization strategies. His academic journey includes a PhD and M.S. from NPU, focusing on BiVO4-nanocrystals and SiC ceramic composites, respectively, and a B.S. from Chongqing University. Dr. Jian has also gained industry experience as an engineer at Samsung Semiconductor. His work is characterized by a profound understanding of material characterization and software proficiency.

 

Professional Profiles:

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🌟 Technical-Scientific Skills 🌟

Mastering Preparation, Testing, and Characterization of photoelectrodes (photoanodes and photocathodes) and photocatalysts, proposing optimization strategies based on photoelectrochemical principles.Expert in Synthesis of Nanomaterials using pulsed laser irradiation in liquid and wet-chemical methods, and proficient in the design, synthesis, and functional exploration of porous materials.Film Processing Technologies: Skilled in spin coating, dip coating, chemical baths, electrodeposition, magnetron sputtering, and ALD.Material Characterization: Proficient in TEM, SEM, AFM, Raman, BET, UV-vis, XPS, XRD, FTIR.Software Proficiency: Photoshop, 3D-Max, Origin, Endnote, VESTA, Gatan, CAD, ChemDraw, Athena.

📚 Academic Education and Career 📚

03/2022-present
PostDoc in Materials Science, Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU)
Supervisor: Prof. Hongqiang Wang
Project: In-situ Embedding Nanocrystals/Clusters in Porous Materials for Efficient Photo(electro)catalysis09/2016-03/2023
PhD in Materials Science, Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU)
Supervisor: Prof. Hongqiang Wang
Thesis Title: Laser Derived Films of BiVO4-Nanocrystals for Efficient Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting04/2015-08/2016
Engineer, Samsung (China) Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Xi’an, China (SCS)
Task: Process controlling and equipment monitoring during chemical vapor deposition.09/2012-03/2015
M.S. in Materials Science, Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU)
Supervisor: Prof. Laifei Cheng
Thesis Title: Strengthening and Toughening of Laminated (SiCp+SiCw)/SiC Ceramic Composites09/2008-07/2012
B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University (CQU)
Supervisor: Prof. Baifeng Luan
Thesis Title: Study on deformation structure and texture of pure zirconium with large grain size rolled at liquid nitrogen temperature
GPA: 3.55/4
Ranking: 3/72

📖 Publications Top Note :

Embedding Laser-Generated Nanocrystals in BiVO4 Photoanode for Efficient Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting
J Jian, Y Xu, X Yang, W Liu, M Fu, H Yu, F Xu, F Feng, L Jia, D Friedrich, …
Nature Communications 10 (1), 2609 (2019)
Citations: 160

Recent Advances in Rational Engineering of Multinary Semiconductors for Photoelectrochemical Hydrogen Generation
J Jian, G Jiang, R van de Krol, B Wei, H Wang
Nano Energy 51, 457-480 (2018)
Citations: 160

Black BiVO4: Size Tailored Synthesis, Rich Oxygen Vacancies, and Sodium Storage Performance
X Xu, Y Xu, F Xu, G Jiang, J Jian, H Yu, E Zhang, D Shchukin, S Kaskel, …
Journal of Materials Chemistry A 8 (4), 1636-1645 (2020)
Citations: 67

Porous CuBi2O4 Photocathodes with Rationally Engineered Morphology and Composition Towards High-Efficiency Photoelectrochemical Performance
Y Xu, J Jian, F Li, W Liu, L Jia, H Wang
Journal of Materials Chemistry A 7 (38), 21997-22004 (2019)
Citations: 61

Ordered Porous BiVO4 Based Gas Sensors with High Selectivity and Fast-Response Towards H2S
C Li, X Qiao, J Jian, F Feng, H Wang, L Jia
Chemical Engineering Journal 375, 121924 (2019)
Citations: 59

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

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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.

 

Professional Profiles:

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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