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

Yunling Wu | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award