Yi Cheng | Li ion battery | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Yi Cheng | Li ion battery | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Yi Cheng, Zhejiang Normal University, China

Prof. Yi Cheng is an Associate Professor and Specially Appointed Shuanglong Scholar at the Hangzhou Institute of Advanced Studies, Zhejiang Normal University. She obtained her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2018. Prof. Cheng has authored over 60 publications in high-impact journals and led several national and provincial research projects. Her work focuses on lithium-ion battery materials and biomass-based functional materials. She has been honored with multiple awards, including the Liaoning Provincial Natural Science Progress Award and Ten Thousand Level Talent designation. 🌱🔋📘

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🎓 Education

Yi Cheng completed her Bachelor’s degree in Light Chemical Engineering from Northeast Forestry University (a Project 211 institution) between 2009 and 2013. She then pursued her Master’s and Ph.D. studies from 2013 to 2018 at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Her graduate research, under the guidance of Prof. Xianfeng Li and Prof. Huamin Zhang, was deeply rooted in chemical engineering with a strong focus on energy materials, particularly lithium-ion battery technologies. Her academic foundation combines applied chemical processes with material optimization for energy storage solutions. 🧪🎓📚

💼 Experience

Prof. Yi Cheng began her professional journey as a faculty member at Dalian Polytechnic University from 2018 to 2023, where she significantly contributed to teaching and research in chemical and materials engineering. Since September 2023, she has been serving at Zhejiang Normal University’s Hangzhou Institute of Advanced Studies. In both roles, she has led and participated in various interdisciplinary projects related to advanced energy materials, showcasing her expertise in lithium-ion batteries and biomass-based composites. Her teaching and mentorship have supported numerous postgraduate students and research initiatives. 🏫🔬📊

🏆 Awards and Honors

Prof. Cheng has earned multiple recognitions for her academic contributions. She received the Liaoning Provincial Natural Science Progress Award (1st Prize) in 2022 as the third contributor, showcasing her impact in scientific advancement. She was designated as a Ten Thousand Level Talent by Liaoning Province in 2019, a prestigious title recognizing top-tier researchers. In 2020, she was also awarded Outstanding Teacher in the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (1st Prize). These accolades highlight her leadership, research excellence, and educational dedication. 🏅🌟🎖️

🔬 Research Focus

Prof. Yi Cheng’s primary research revolves around the design and development of biomass-based functional materials and key components for lithium-ion batteries, including cathodes, anodes, and separators. She specializes in enhancing battery performance through structural engineering, material modification, and polymer-based technologies. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges green chemistry, polymer science, and electrochemical engineering. She actively explores sustainable and high-capacity materials for energy storage applications, aiming to optimize performance, stability, and eco-friendliness of next-generation energy systems. 🔋🌿🧫

Publication Top Notes

  • “Cellulose-based membrane with ion regulating function…” – Journal of Membrane Science 📅2025 | 🔋🔬

  • “LiF-enriched interphase promotes Li⁺ desolvation…” – Chemical Engineering Journal 📅2024 | 📑2 citations | 🔋⚛️

  • “N-Containing Porous Carbon-Based MnO Composites…” – Molecules 📅2024 | 📑3 citations | 🔋🧪

  • “Cellulose-based high-loading flexible electrode…” – Chemical Engineering Journal 📅2024 | 📑5 citations | 🔋📄

  • “Cellulose-based mesoporous membrane co-engineered…” – Materials Letters 📅2024 | 📑8 citations | 🔋🧵

  • “Lignin-Based Polymer Networks Enabled N, S Co-Doped…” – ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng. 📅2024 | 📑12 citations | 🔋🌱

  • “Porous carbon with the synergistic effect of cellulose…” – Int. J. Biol. Macromol. 📅2024 | 📑2 citations | 🔋🌿

Seifollah Jamalpour | Lithium ion batteries | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Seifollah Jamalpour | Lithium ion batteries | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Seifollah Jamalpour, Shahid Chamran Ahvaz, Iran

Assist. Prof. Dr. Seifollah Jamalpour is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Shahid Chamran University (SCU) of Ahvaz, Iran. He completed his postdoctoral research in Polymer Engineering at Amirkabir University of Technology (2019-2021), focusing on innovative porous gel polymer electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries. He earned his Ph.D. in Polymer Engineering from the same institution (2013-2018), researching microcellular foaming of supramolecular polymers. Dr. Jamalpour has taught courses in Heat Transfer, Mass & Energy Balance, Polymer Chemistry, and more at SCU, Tehran University, and Azad University of Shiraz. 🌟🔬📚

 

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Education

Postdoc: Polymer Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran (2019-2021)
Thesis: Fabrication of a novel porous gel polymer electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries.

Ph.D.: Polymer Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran (2013-2018)
Thesis: Microcellular foaming of supramolecular polymers via solid-state methods.

M.Sc.: Polymer Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran (2010-2012)
Thesis: Crystallization in self-reinforced polypropylene composites with nanoclay.

B.Sc.: Polymer Engineering, Azad University of Shiraz, Iran (2006-2010)
Thesis: Nanocomposites membranes for gas separation.

Teaching Experience

SCU: Heat Transfer, Mass & Energy Balance, Chemistry of Polymerization, and more (2020-present)

Tehran University: Fibers Engineering, Physical Chemistry of Polymer Laboratory (2018)

Azad University of Shiraz: Physics Chemistry of Polymer, Thermodynamics (2013)

 

Research Focus

Assist. Prof. Dr. Seifollah Jamalpour specializes in polymer engineering, with a particular focus on the development and characterization of advanced polymer composites and foams. His research includes creating self-reinforced fiber-composite foams using supercritical CO₂, enhancing lithium-ion battery performance with novel organic-inorganic hybrid nanoparticles, and investigating the effects of various fillers on foam properties. Dr. Jamalpour’s work also involves the exploration of supramolecular polymers and the impact of nanoscale additives on their mechanical and thermal properties. His studies contribute to the fields of materials science and energy storage technologies.

 

Work Experience

Assistant Professor, SCU (2020-present)

Technical & R&D Manager, Polywin Company (2016-2020)

R&D Manager, IPEC Company (2015-2016)

Oil & Gas Field Work, IPEC Company (2014-2015)

Publication Top Notes

“LDPE/MWCNT and LDPE/MWCNT/UHMWPE self-reinforced fiber-composite foams prepared via supercritical CO2: A microstructure-engineering property perspective” (2021) 📄 DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2021.105248

“Improved performance of lithium ion battery by the incorporation of novel synthesized organic-inorganic hybrid nanoparticles SiO2-poly(methyl methacrylate-co-ureidopyrimidinone) in gel polymer electrolyte based on poly (vinylidene fluoride)” (2021) 📄 DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2021.123924

“Microwave‐assisted foaming of polystyrene filled with carbon black; effect of filler content on foamability” (2021) 📄 DOI: 10.1002/pls2.10033

“The effect of poly(hydroxyl ethyl methacrylate) on the performance of PVDF/P(MMA-co-HEMA) hybrid gel polymer electrolytes for lithium ion battery application” (2020) 📄 DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2020.122427

“Effect of nanosize CaCO3 and nanoclay on morphology and properties of linear PP/branched PP blend foams” (2019) 📄 DOI: 10.1002/pc.24611

“Improving microcellular foamability of amorphous supramolecular polymers via functionalized nanosilica particles” (2019) 📄 DOI: 10.1002/pc.24661

“Effect of matrix−nanoparticle supramolecular interactions on the morphology and mechanical properties of polymer foams” (2018) 📄 DOI: 10.1002/pi.5536

“Thermal and viscoelastic properties of entangled supramolecular polymer networks as a powerful tool for prediction of their microstructure” (2018) 📄 DOI: 10.1016/j.tca.2018.01.010

“Using supramolecular associations to create stable cellular structures in amorphous soft polymers” (2018) 📄 DOI: 10.1002/pat.4210

“Investigation of cell structure and expansion ratio of microcellular polypropylene nanohomocomposites prepared by a solid-state process” (2014) 📄 DOI: 10.1080/00222348.2014.912517