Michele Paulin | Concordia University | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Michele Paulin | Concordia University | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Concordia University, Canada

MICHÈLE PAULIN, former RBC Professorship holder in Strategic Relationship Marketing (2010-2020), holds a law degree (L.L.B.) from Université de Sherbrooke, an Executive MBA from John Molson School of Business, and a Ph.D. from UQÀM. She has received numerous accolades, including an award from the Journal of Service Management (2014) and the MCB University Press Award for Excellence (2001). Dr. Paulin has over 120 publications and presentations across prestigious journals and conferences. Her research focuses on immersive experiential learning, humanistic and sustainable management practices, service design and management, and self-determination motivation practices. She also serves as an expert and reviewer in various capacities.

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Meet Dr. Michèle Paulin: A Leader in Strategic Relationship Marketing 🌟

Dr. Michèle Paulin, who held the RBC Professorship in Strategic Relationship Marketing from 2010 to 2020, boasts an impressive academic and professional background. She holds a law degree (L.L.B.) from Université de Sherbrooke, an MBA from the John Molson School of Business, and a Ph.D. from UQÀM. Her expertise and contributions have been widely recognized, including receiving a highly recommended award from the Journal of Service Management in 2014 at Service Frontiers and the Award for Excellence from MCB University Press—International Journal of Bank Marketing in 2001. 🏆

Funded Projects and Academic Contributions 📚

Dr. Paulin’s research has been extensively supported by prestigious funding bodies such as SSHRC, FQRSC, and internal grants from the Luc Beauregard Centre, ARRE, CASA Grants, and FRDP. Her prolific academic output includes over 120 publications and scientific presentations in renowned journals and conferences, including the Journal of Consumer Behaviour, Humanistic Management Journal, Universal Journal of Management, Journal of Humanistic Psychology, Motivation Science, and many more. 📰

Focus on Experiential Learning and Sustainable Practices 🌱

Dr. Paulin’s projects are characterized by their focus on immersive experiential learning, humanistic and sustainable management practices, service design, and self-determination motivation practices. Her innovative approach has significantly influenced the fields of service design and management. 🚀

A Respected Expert and Reviewer 🧐

In addition to her research and teaching, Dr. Paulin serves as an expert and reviewer for various academic and professional organizations. Her broad expertise and commitment to excellence have made her a respected figure in the academic community. 🌍 

✍️Publications Top Note :

Is it fashionable to swap clothes? The moderating role of culture
Armouch, F., Paulin, M., Laroche, M.
Journal of Consumer Behaviour, 2024

🌟 This article explores the cultural influences on the popularity of clothing swaps, providing insights into sustainable fashion practices and consumer behavior.

Integrated Self-Determined Motivation and Charitable Causes: The Link to Eudaimonia in Humanistic Management
Ferguson, R.J., Schattke, K., Paulin, M., Dong, W.
Humanistic Management Journal, 2024

🌟 Investigating the relationship between self-determined motivation and charitable engagement, this paper delves into how these factors contribute to human well-being and eudaimonia.

Hofstede’s individual-level indulgence dimension: Scale development and validation
Heydari, A., Laroche, M., Paulin, M., Richard, M.-O.
Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 2021, 62, 102640

🌟 This research validates a scale for Hofstede’s indulgence dimension, providing a tool for better understanding consumer behavior across different cultures.

Persuasions by Corporate and Activist NGO Strategic Website Communications: Impacts on Perceptions of Sustainability Messages and Greenwashing
Ferguson, R.J., Schattke, K., Paulin, M.
Humanistic Management Journal, 2021, 6(1), pp. 117–131

🌟 Examining how corporate and activist communications shape perceptions of sustainability, this article sheds light on the effectiveness of green marketing strategies.

Working Together in Montréal to Improve Veterans’ Well-Being: A Canadian Perspective
Fewster, B., Brais, H., Gregory, S., Paulin, M.
Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 2019, pp. 1–21

🌟 This study focuses on collaborative efforts to enhance the well-being of veterans in Montréal, highlighting the importance of community and support systems.

The social context for value co-creations in an entrepreneurial network: Influence of interpersonal attraction, relational norms and partner trustworthiness
Ferguson, R., Schattke, K., Paulin, M.
International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research, 2016, 22(2), pp. 199–214

🌟 Investigating the dynamics of value co-creation in entrepreneurial networks, this paper explores the roles of interpersonal attraction, relational norms, and trust.

Gaining Millennial women’s support for a fashion show: Influence of fashion experiences, gender identity and cause-related Facebook appeals
Salman, A., Ferguson, R.J., Paulin, M., Schattke, K.
Journal of Global Fashion Marketing, 2016, 7(2), pp. 132–146

🌟 This article examines how fashion experiences and gender identity influence Millennial women’s support for cause-related fashion shows.

Development of market Mavenism traits: Antecedents and moderating effects of culture, gender, and personal beliefs
Kiani, I., Laroche, M., Paulin, M.
Journal of Business Research, 2016, 69(3), pp. 1120–1129

🌟 Analyzing the development of market mavenism traits, this research looks at the impacts of culture, gender, and personal beliefs on consumer behavior.

Self-determination theory, social media and charitable causes: An in-depth analysis of autonomous motivation
Ferguson, R., Gutberg, J., Schattke, K., Paulin, M., Jost, N.
European Journal of Social Psychology, 2015, 45(3), pp. 298–307

🌟 This study explores how self-determination theory applies to social media and charitable causes, emphasizing the role of autonomous motivation in prosocial behavior.

Organizational Culture in a Professional Business to Business Service Context: Implications for Business Performance and Long-Term Relationships in Mexican Commercial Banking
Paulin, M., Perrien, J., Ferguson, R.
Developments in Marketing Science: Proceedings of the Academy of Marketing Science, 2015, pp. 478

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.

 

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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.

 

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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