Dr. Zhenhai Wen, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Dr. Zhenhai Wen is a Professor at the Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Chinese Academy of Sciences/Tsinghua University (2008) and completed postdoctoral research at Max Planck Institute (Germany) and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (USA). His work focuses on functional nanostructures for electrochemical energy conversion and storage. A Highly Cited Researcher (2018-2023), he has received prestigious awards, including the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars (2022). Dr. Wen has led multiple high-impact research projects on hydrogen generation and fuel cells. šš
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Education Background šš
Dr. Zhenhai Wen holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Chinese Academy of Sciences/Tsinghua University (2008), where he conducted research under Prof. JingHong Li. He earned his M.Sc. in Environmental Science from Beijing University of Technology (2004), guided by Prof. Tianfang Kang. His academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Chemistry from Gannan Normal University (1998), mentored by Prof. XuZhong Luo. His strong educational foundation has played a pivotal role in shaping his expertise in functional nanostructures, electrochemical energy conversion, and storage systems. šš¬
Research Experience š¬š
Dr. Zhenhai Wen has been a Professor at the Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences since 2015, leading advancements in functional nanostructures and electrochemical energy systems. Previously, he was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2010-2014) and a visiting scholar at the University of Texas, Austin (2013). He also held a Humboldt postdoctoral fellowship at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (2009-2010). Earlier roles include Assistant Professor at Nanchang Hangkong University (2008-2009) and Research Scholar at Beijing Titan Instruments Co., Ltd (2004-2005). ā”š
Awards & Recognitions ššļø
Dr. Zhenhai Wen has received numerous prestigious awards for his contributions to nanostructure design and electrochemical energy research. He was honored with the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars (2022) and recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate Analytics (2018-2023). He was selected for the Hundred Talents Program of Fujian Province (2015) and the 1000 Plan Professorship for Young Talents (2014). His early accolades include the JinGang Scholar Professorship (2014), Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation Scholarship (2009), Dean Scholarship of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (2008), and Excellent Graduate Student Award of Beijing University of Technology (2004). šš¬
Research Focus š¬ā”
Dr. Zhenhai Wen specializes in nanostructured materials for energy storage and conversion, with a strong emphasis on electrocatalysis, supercapacitors, batteries, and gas sensing. His work spans graphene-based materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and high-entropy alloys, contributing to advancements in fuel cells, hydrogen evolution, and COā reduction. His research also explores functional nanomaterials for lithium-ion batteries, oxygen reduction reactions (ORR), and photoelectrochemical applications. Recognized as a highly cited researcher, Dr. Wenās interdisciplinary work bridges chemistry, materials science, and renewable energy technologies. š±āļøš
Publication Top Notes
- Crumpled nitrogenādoped graphene nanosheets with ultrahigh pore volume for highāperformance supercapacitor ā 1029 citations (2012)
- Electrocatalysis for COā conversion: from fundamentals to value-added products ā 897 citations (2021)
- Constructing 2D porous graphitic CāNā nanosheets/nitrogen-doped graphene/layered MoSā ternary
- nanojunction with enhanced photoelectrochemical activity ā 850 citations (2013)
- An advanced nitrogenādoped graphene/cobaltāembedded porous carbon polyhedron hybrid for efficient
- catalysis of oxygen reduction and water splitting ā 755 citations (2015)
- Ultrahigh sensitivity and layer-dependent sensing performance of phosphorene-based gas sensors ā 715 citations (2015)
- Ā A hybrid supercapacitor fabricated with a carbon nanotube cathode and a TiOāāB nanowire anode ā 695 citations (2006)
- High-performance bi-functional electrocatalysts of 3D crumpled grapheneācobalt oxide nanohybrids for oxygen reduction and evolution reactions ā 670 citations (2014)
- Nitrogenāenriched coreāshell structured Fe/FeāCāC nanorods as advanced electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction ā 569 citations (2012)
- Oxygenācontaining amorphous cobalt sulfide porous nanocubes as highāactivity electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction in an alkaline/neutral medium ā 564 citations (2017)
- MetalāOrganic FrameworkāDerived NitrogenāDoped CoreāShellāStructured Porous Fe/FeāC@C Nanoboxes Supported on Graphene Sheets for Efficient Oxygen Reduction ā 563 citations (2014)
- In situ growth of mesoporous SnOā on multiwalled carbon nanotubes: A novel composite with porousātube structure as anode for lithium batteries ā 545 citations (2007)
- Stabilizing MoSā Nanosheets through SnOā Nanocrystal Decoration for HighāPerformance Gas Sensing in Air ā 390 citations (2015)
- Core/shell Pt/C nanoparticles embedded in mesoporous carbon as a methanol-tolerant cathode catalyst in direct methanol fuel cells ā 389 citations (2008)
- N-doped porous carbon nanosheets as pH-universal ORR electrocatalyst in various fuel cell devices ā 344 citations (2018)
- Vertically oriented graphene bridging active-layer/current-collector interface for ultrahigh rate supercapacitors ā 324 citations (2013)
- High entropy alloy electrocatalytic electrode toward alkaline glycerol valorization coupling with acidic hydrogen production ā 312 citations (2022)
- An electrochemically neutralized energy-assisted low-cost acid-alkaline electrolyzer for energy-saving electrolysis hydrogen generation ā 312 citations (2018)
- Silicon nanotube anode for lithium-ion batteries ā 307 citations (2013)
- Tuning gas-sensing properties of reduced graphene oxide using tin oxide nanocrystals ā 306 citations (2012)