Ting Xie | Mechanics of Functional and Intelligent Materials | Materials Mechanics Industry Impact Award

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Dr. Ting Xie | Mechanics of Functional and Intelligent Materials | Materials Mechanics Industry Impact Award

Research Assistant at Peking Union Medical College Hospital | China

Dr. Xie Ting is a biomedical scientist whose interdisciplinary research spans molecular endocrinology, metabolic regulation, lipidomics, biobanking science, and translational physiology. She earned her doctoral training at the School of Biomedical Sciences of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, following advanced research work at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Microbiology, and earlier foundational scientific training at The Central South Forestry University of Science and Technology. She has since contributed to the Peking Union Medical College Hospital Clinical Biobank, where she advances high-level clinical research through precision biospecimen science, multi-omics data generation, and mechanism-oriented disease exploration. Her scholarly contributions include extensive work on metabolic signaling and lipid biology, such as in Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 Protects Against Lipotoxicity-Induced Pancreatic β-Cell Dysfunction via Regulation of AMPK Signaling and Lipid Metabolism and Fibroblast Growth Factor 21: A Regulator of Metabolic Disease and Health Span, as well as innovative investigations in vascular pathology highlighted by Plasma Lipidomics Analysis Reveals the Potential Role of Lysophosphatidylcholines in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Progression and Formation and The Potential Role of Plasma Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 as a Diagnostic Biomarker for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Presence and Development. Her integrative cellular and molecular work extends further through studies such as Glucokinase Inactivation Ameliorates Lipid Accumulation and Exerts Favorable Effects on Lipid Metabolism in Hepatocytes, Integration of Proteomics and Metabolomics Reveals Energy and Metabolic Alterations Induced by Glucokinase Partial Inactivation in Hepatocytes, and The Relationship Between HIF1α and Clock Gene Expression in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. She has also contributed significantly to biobanking methodology through The Interference of RNA Preservative and Post-Collection Interval on RNA Integrity from Different Mice Tissues. Earlier in her career, she produced impactful enzymology and protein-engineering studies including Site-Saturation Mutagenesis of Central Tyrosine 195 Leading to Diverse Product Specificities of an α-Cyclodextrin Glycosyltransferase, Structural Basis of a Mutant Y195I α-Cyclodextrin Glycosyltransferase with Switched Product Specificity, and Increasing of Product Specificity of γ-Cyclodextrin by Mutating the Active Domain of α-Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferase. Through major national research fundings, invited presentations at global scientific congresses, and multiple academic honors, Dr. Xie Ting continues to advance the molecular understanding of metabolic disorders, vascular disease, endocrine biology, and clinical biobank innovation through publication-driven scientific excellence.

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Featured Publications:

Genes Xie, T., Zhu, H., Wang, X., Li, F., Wang, A., Zhang, Y., Zhang, S., & Guo, D. (2025). The interference of RNA preservative and post-collection interval on RNA integrity from different mice tissues. Genes.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences Xie, T., Lei, C., Song, W., Wu, X., Wu, J., Li, F., Lv, Y., Chen, Y., Liu, B., & Zheng, Y. (2023). Plasma lipidomics analysis reveals the potential role of lysophosphatidylcholines in abdominal aortic aneurysm progression and formation. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24(12), 10253.

Nature and Science of Sleep Xie, T., Guo, D., Luo, J., Guo, Z., Zhang, S., Wang, A., Wang, X., Wang, X., Cao, W., Su, L., & others. (2022). The relationship between HIF1α and clock gene expression in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Nature and Science of Sleep, 14, 381–392.

Quanquan Guo | Mechanics of Functional and Intelligent Materials | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Quanquan Guo | Mechanics of Functional and Intelligent Materials | Excellence in Research Award

Postdoctoral Researcher at Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics | Germany

Dr. Quanquan Guo is a materials scientist whose research bridges dynamic polymer chemistry, sustainable energy systems, and advanced functional materials, with a strong focus on “Structure Code of Organic Electrode Materials for Rechargeable Multivalent Metal Batteries,” “Proton-Selective Coating Enables Fast-Kinetics High-Mass-Loading Cathodes for Sustainable Zinc Batteries,” and “Hierarchically Structured Hydrogel Actuator for Microplastic Pollutant Detection and Removal,” reflecting the breadth of his scientific vision. He serves as a Postdoctoral Associate at the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics and Technische Universität Dresden, where he advances high-performance aqueous battery electrode-skin strategies, molecularly engineered polymer networks, and recyclable electronics. His academic foundation spans a doctorate, master’s, and bachelor’s training in polymer science and engineering, during which he developed pioneering works such as “Protein-Inspired Self-Healable Ti₃C₂ MXenes-Based Supramolecular Elastomer for Intelligent Sensing,” “A Cephalopod-Inspired Mechanoluminescence Material with Skin-Like Self-Healing and Sensing Properties,” “A Review of Mechanochromic Polymers and Composites,” and “Biological Phytic Acid as a Multifunctional Curing Agent for Elastomers.” His contributions extend to emerging technologies including two-dimensional conjugated MOFs, smart adsorbent materials, mechanochromic electronic skins, recyclable functional membranes, and scalable manufacturing platforms such as screen printing and latex-template self-assembly. With more than forty publications, including numerous first and co-first-author articles in leading journals such as Nature Communications, Chemical Society Reviews, Angewandte Chemie, ACS Nano, Advanced Functional Materials, and Chemistry of Materials, his work has accumulated thousands of citations and has earned widespread recognition. His portfolio is complemented by patented polymer-composite technologies and contributions to the monograph Solutions to Microplastics Pollution. Through his interdisciplinary approach, Quanquan Guo continues to develop transformative materials aimed at sustainable energy storage, smart electronics, and environmental remediation.

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Featured Publications:

Su, G., Yin, S., Guo, Y., Zhao, F., Guo, Q., Zhang, X., Zhou, T., & Yu, G. (2021). Balancing the mechanical, electronic, and self-healing properties in conductive self-healing hydrogel for wearable sensor applications. Materials Horizons, 8(6), 1795–1804.

Liu, X., Su, G., Guo, Q., Lu, C., Zhou, T., Zhou, C., & Zhang, X. (2018). Hierarchically structured self-healing sensors with tunable positive/negative piezoresistivity. Advanced Functional Materials, 28(15), 1706658.

Guo, Q., Zhang, X., Zhao, F., Song, Q., Su, G., Tan, Y., Tao, Q., Zhou, T., Yu, Y., … (2020). Protein-inspired self-healable Ti₃C₂ MXenes/rubber-based supramolecular elastomer for intelligent sensing. ACS Nano, 14(3), 2788–2797.

Guo, Q., Huang, B., Lu, C., Zhou, T., Su, G., Jia, L., & Zhang, X. (2019). A cephalopod-inspired mechanoluminescence material with skin-like self-healing and sensing properties. Materials Horizons, 6(5), 996–1004.

Wang, Y., Guo, Q., Su, G., Cao, J., Liu, J., & Zhang, X. (2019). Hierarchically structured self-healing actuators with superfast light- and magnetic-response. Advanced Functional Materials, 29(50), 1906198.

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).

Publication Profile

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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)