Yaling Zhang | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Yaling Zhang | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award 

Zhang Yaling is a postgraduate student at the Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Lanzhou University of Arts and Science in 2023. Her research focuses on materials processing and performance enhancement, with published work in Metals and other scientific journals. She has received multiple academic honors, including a First-class Scholarship and a National Encouragement Scholarship, and has been actively involved in innovation competitions and laboratory research. Zhang is also certified in English proficiency (CET-6) and heat treatment technologies.

Mrs. Yaling Zhang | Wuhan University of Science and Technology | China

Profile

🎓Education

  • Zhang Yaling is currently pursuing her postgraduate studies at the Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, beginning in September 2023. She completed her undergraduate education in Materials Science and Engineering at Lanzhou University of Arts and Science, graduating in June 2023. Her academic foundation is rooted in a solid understanding of material properties, processing, and engineering principles, preparing her for advanced research and practical applications in the field.

👨‍🏫 Experience

  • Zhang has gained valuable hands-on experience through various academic and industrial engagements. In 2021, she served as a Laboratory Assistant in the Inorganic Laboratory at the School of Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Arts and Science, where she was later recognized as an “Excellent Assistant.” During the same year, she completed an entrepreneurship training program at Lanzhou Yinte Training School. In 2020, she interned at Jinhua Group in Jinchang City, Gansu Province, where she focused on material synthesis, process optimization, and waste residue treatment. These roles reflect her practical engagement with materials engineering and laboratory work.

🤝 Awards and Recognition

  • Zhang has received numerous accolades recognizing both academic and extracurricular excellence. In 2024, she was awarded a First-class Scholarship by the Graduate School of Wuhan University of Science and Technology and achieved third place in the Mixed Doubles Badminton Competition. During her undergraduate years, she received the National Encouragement Scholarship (2022), the Yanyuan Scholarship (2021), and was named a University-level Merit Student. In addition, she was recognized as an Excellent Communist Youth League Member in 2020 and received an Excellence Award in a knowledge competition centered on the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party.

💡Skills and Certifications

  • Zhang possesses strong language and technical proficiencies. She has passed both the CET-6 and CET-4 (College English Test) and holds a Putonghua Proficiency Certificate. Technically, she holds a Probationary Heat Treatment Qualification Certificate, signifying her training in one of the essential areas of materials processing. Her communication skills and technical foundation support her academic and research endeavors.

🔬 Research Focus

  • Zhang has actively engaged in academic research and innovation competitions. She has published three academic papers: as the first author in the Journal of Lanzhou University of Arts and Science (Natural Science) in 2021 and in Metals in 2025, where she examined how combining direct aging and cryogenic treatment enhances mechanical properties of 18Ni300 via selective laser melting. Additionally, she contributed as a fourth author in Organic Chemistry Magazine in 2020. Her research interests primarily revolve around materials processing and performance optimization, particularly in advanced manufacturing techniques.

🌎Conclusion

  • Zhang Yaling is exceptionally qualified for the Research for Women Researcher Award. Her potential to contribute significantly to the future of materials science, particularly in sustainable and high-performance materials, is clear. Recognizing her achievements through this award will not only honor her current accomplishments but also empower her continued contributions to global scientific progress and the advancement of women in engineering and research.

📖Publications

  • Title: Atomic-scale investigation of B′, Q′ and Q phases in Al-Mg-Si-(Cu) alloys: structural, mechanical and electronic properties via HAADF-STEM and first-principles calculations
    Authors: Bo Qu, Xia Chen, Qiang Chen, Yaling Zhang, Yao Tao, Bin Chen
    Journal: Vacuum

  • Title: The Combination of Direct Aging and Cryogenic Treatment Effectively Enhances the Mechanical Properties of 18Ni300 by Selective Laser Melting
    Authors: Yaling Zhang, Xia Chen, Bo Qu, Yao Tao, Wei Zeng, Bin Chen
    Journal: Metals

Yunling Wu | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yunling Wu | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award 

Yunling Wu is an Associate Professor at Nanjing Tech University. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Soochow University in 2019 and later conducted postdoctoral research in Prof. Yanguang Li’s group. His research focuses on novel organic electrode materials, including MOFs, COFs, HOFs, and conjugated polymers, optimizing their structures for enhanced electrochemical performance. He has led multiple research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and has published 32 SCI-indexed papers. He also serves as a Youth Editorial Board member for Carbon Neutralization and Energy Lab, contributing to advancements in sustainable energy storage technologies.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yunling Wu | Nanjing Tech University | China

🎓Education

  • Yunling Wu earned a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Soochow University in June 2019 under the supervision of Prof. Yanguang Li. During his doctoral studies, he focused on the development of novel organic electrode materials, laying a strong foundation for his future research in electrochemical energy storage.

👨‍🏫Experience

  • Following his Ph.D., Yunling Wu continued his research as a postdoctoral fellow in Prof. Li’s group from 2019 to 2022. His work during this period deepened his expertise in organic electrode materials and their applications in energy storage systems. In 2022, he joined Nanjing Tech University as an Associate Professor, where he leads cutting-edge research in advanced battery materials.

🏆Awards and Recognitions

  • Yunling Wu has received competitive research grants, including funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation. His contributions to the field have been recognized with editorial appointments, serving as a Youth Editorial Board member for Carbon Neutralization and Energy Lab.

💡Skills and Certifications

  • With a strong background in chemistry and materials science, Yunling Wu specializes in the synthesis and structural optimization of novel organic electrode materials, including metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs), and conjugated polymers. His expertise extends to electrochemical performance analysis, charge storage mechanisms, and the stability of battery materials.

🔬 Research Focus

  • Yunling Wu’s research is centered on developing high-performance organic electrode materials for next-generation energy storage devices. His work aims to enhance the energy density, cycling stability, and conductivity of battery materials through molecular engineering and structural design. By optimizing the electrochemical properties of organic frameworks, his research contributes to the advancement of sustainable and efficient energy storage technologies.

🌎Conclusion

  • Given his outstanding contributions, research leadership, and influence in the field of electrochemical energy storage, Yunling Wu is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work has broad implications for next-generation battery technology, making him a strong contender for recognition in scientific excellence.

📖Publications

  • Molecular Engineering of Organic Electrode Materials for Beyond Lithium-Ion Batteries
    Authors: Yunling Wu, Hualin Ye, Yanguang Li
    Journal: Advanced Functional Materials, 2025

  • Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C₃N₄) as an Electrolyte Additive Boosts Fast-Charging and Stable Cycling of Graphite Anodes for Li-Ion Batteries
    Authors: Jinze Song, Haoyu Qi, Wangsheng Yuan, Lijun Fu, Yuping Wu
    Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2024

  • Challenges and Advances in Rechargeable Batteries for Extreme-Condition Applications
    Authors: Jialing Wu, Yunling Wu, Liguang Wang, Jun Lu, Yanguang Li
    Journal: Advanced Materials, 2024