Gabriela Draghici | Material Behavior | Best Faculty Award

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Mrs. Gabriela Draghici | Material Behavior | Best Faculty Award

Lecturer | Ovidius University of Constanta, Faculty of Civil Engineering | Romania

Drăghici Gabriela, lecturer and PhD engineer at “Ovidius” University of Constanta, Faculty of Civil Engineering, is an accomplished expert in civil and industrial constructions, specializing in the modernization of industrial buildings through the use of composite materials, structural rehabilitation, geotechnical analysis, and consolidation of historical monuments; she completed her engineering degree at the Polytechnic Institute “Gh. Asachi” Iaşi and obtained her PhD with a thesis on the modernization of industrial constructions, subsequently earning certifications as a construction site supervisor in multiple domains including buildings, industrial structures, agricultural constructions, pipelines for petroleum transport, and restoration of historical monuments; her research portfolio includes high-impact publications such as risk analysis in special rehabilitation operations for airport runways and platforms, technological design methodologies for constructions under special conditions, performance and post-utilization behavior of civil constructions, comparative studies of traditional and industrialized roof structures, and the geotechnical properties of water-sensitive soils such as loess, contributing to sustainable civil infrastructure development; she has actively participated in international conferences and authored multiple papers in journals like Ovidius University Annals Series: Civil Engineering, Buletinul AGIR, and proceedings of GeoChina International Conference, demonstrating a commitment to advancing civil engineering practice through applied research, structural innovation, and material science, making her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award in civil and structural engineering innovation.

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Xiaofei Yang | Intelligent Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Xiaofei Yang | Intelligent Materials | Best Researcher Award

Professor, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, China

Dr. Xiaofei Yang 🎓 is a renowned Professor at the Division of Energy Storage, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (CAS), China. With expertise in advanced materials for all-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs), Dr. Yang has significantly contributed to the field through groundbreaking research, numerous publications, and impactful patents. His innovative approaches in energy storage technologies have earned him global recognition, including being listed among the World’s Top 2% Scientists 🌟 for consecutive years (2022–2024).

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Education

📘 Dr. Yang earned his Ph.D. (2013–2018) from the Division of Energy Storage at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (CAS) in China, specializing in advanced lithium battery technologies. He holds a Bachelor’s degree (2009–2013) in Chemical Engineering and Technology from Anhui University, China, laying a strong foundation for his remarkable academic journey.

Experience

📈 Dr. Yang currently serves as a Professor (2022–present) and has previously held roles as an Associate Professor (2021–2022) at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, CAS. He honed his research expertise as a postdoctoral fellow (2018–2021) at Western University, Canada, where he worked on cutting-edge materials in the field of mechanical and materials engineering.

Awards and Honors

🏆 Dr. Yang has received numerous accolades, including being recognized in the Special Talent Program B of CAS (2022), Outstanding Young Scientists of Liaoning (2023), and Top Talents of Dalian (2022). He was also honored as the Zhang Dayu Young Scholar (2022) and awarded the Mitacs Elevate Fellowship in Canada (2020). He actively contributes as an editorial board member and committee member in prestigious journals and organizations globally.

Research Focus

🔬 Dr. Yang’s research centers on advanced materials for all-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs), addressing critical challenges such as electrode materials and solid-state electrolytes. His innovative work combines nanotechnology, advanced characterization techniques, and emerging engineering solutions to optimize battery performance. His studies have set benchmarks in material synthesis and the practical application of ASSLBs.

Conclusion

With a prolific academic career, numerous accolades, and an unyielding passion for energy storage technologies ⚡, Dr. Xiaofei Yang continues to lead impactful research. His contributions are pivotal in revolutionizing the future of renewable energy and sustainable technologies.

Publications

Towards High-Performance Solid-State Li-S Batteries: From Fundamental Understanding to Engineering Design, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2020, 49, 2140-2195. DOI link (Cited by: 890)

Determining the Limiting Factor of the Electrochemical Stability Window for PEO-based Solid Polymer Electrolyte, Energy Environ. Sci., 2020, 13, 1318-1325. DOI link (Cited by: 760)

Recent Advances and Perspectives on Thin Electrolytes for High-Energy Density Solid-State Lithium Batteries, Energy Environ. Sci., 2021, 14, 643-671. DOI link (Cited by: 680)

Safety Concerns in Solid-State Lithium Batteries: From Materials to Devices, Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, 17, 7543-7565. DOI link

Promoting the Transformation of Li2S2 to Li2S: Increasing Utilization of Active Materials for High Sulfur Loading Li-S Batteries, Adv. Mater., 2019, 31, 1901220. DOI link (Cited by: 630)