Seifollah Jamalpour | Lithium ion batteries | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Seifollah Jamalpour | Lithium ion batteries | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Seifollah Jamalpour, Shahid Chamran Ahvaz, Iran

Assist. Prof. Dr. Seifollah Jamalpour is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Shahid Chamran University (SCU) of Ahvaz, Iran. He completed his postdoctoral research in Polymer Engineering at Amirkabir University of Technology (2019-2021), focusing on innovative porous gel polymer electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries. He earned his Ph.D. in Polymer Engineering from the same institution (2013-2018), researching microcellular foaming of supramolecular polymers. Dr. Jamalpour has taught courses in Heat Transfer, Mass & Energy Balance, Polymer Chemistry, and more at SCU, Tehran University, and Azad University of Shiraz. 🌟🔬📚

 

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Education

Postdoc: Polymer Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran (2019-2021)
Thesis: Fabrication of a novel porous gel polymer electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries.

Ph.D.: Polymer Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran (2013-2018)
Thesis: Microcellular foaming of supramolecular polymers via solid-state methods.

M.Sc.: Polymer Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran (2010-2012)
Thesis: Crystallization in self-reinforced polypropylene composites with nanoclay.

B.Sc.: Polymer Engineering, Azad University of Shiraz, Iran (2006-2010)
Thesis: Nanocomposites membranes for gas separation.

Teaching Experience

SCU: Heat Transfer, Mass & Energy Balance, Chemistry of Polymerization, and more (2020-present)

Tehran University: Fibers Engineering, Physical Chemistry of Polymer Laboratory (2018)

Azad University of Shiraz: Physics Chemistry of Polymer, Thermodynamics (2013)

 

Research Focus

Assist. Prof. Dr. Seifollah Jamalpour specializes in polymer engineering, with a particular focus on the development and characterization of advanced polymer composites and foams. His research includes creating self-reinforced fiber-composite foams using supercritical CO₂, enhancing lithium-ion battery performance with novel organic-inorganic hybrid nanoparticles, and investigating the effects of various fillers on foam properties. Dr. Jamalpour’s work also involves the exploration of supramolecular polymers and the impact of nanoscale additives on their mechanical and thermal properties. His studies contribute to the fields of materials science and energy storage technologies.

 

Work Experience

Assistant Professor, SCU (2020-present)

Technical & R&D Manager, Polywin Company (2016-2020)

R&D Manager, IPEC Company (2015-2016)

Oil & Gas Field Work, IPEC Company (2014-2015)

Publication Top Notes

“LDPE/MWCNT and LDPE/MWCNT/UHMWPE self-reinforced fiber-composite foams prepared via supercritical CO2: A microstructure-engineering property perspective” (2021) 📄 DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2021.105248

“Improved performance of lithium ion battery by the incorporation of novel synthesized organic-inorganic hybrid nanoparticles SiO2-poly(methyl methacrylate-co-ureidopyrimidinone) in gel polymer electrolyte based on poly (vinylidene fluoride)” (2021) 📄 DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2021.123924

“Microwave‐assisted foaming of polystyrene filled with carbon black; effect of filler content on foamability” (2021) 📄 DOI: 10.1002/pls2.10033

“The effect of poly(hydroxyl ethyl methacrylate) on the performance of PVDF/P(MMA-co-HEMA) hybrid gel polymer electrolytes for lithium ion battery application” (2020) 📄 DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2020.122427

“Effect of nanosize CaCO3 and nanoclay on morphology and properties of linear PP/branched PP blend foams” (2019) 📄 DOI: 10.1002/pc.24611

“Improving microcellular foamability of amorphous supramolecular polymers via functionalized nanosilica particles” (2019) 📄 DOI: 10.1002/pc.24661

“Effect of matrix−nanoparticle supramolecular interactions on the morphology and mechanical properties of polymer foams” (2018) 📄 DOI: 10.1002/pi.5536

“Thermal and viscoelastic properties of entangled supramolecular polymer networks as a powerful tool for prediction of their microstructure” (2018) 📄 DOI: 10.1016/j.tca.2018.01.010

“Using supramolecular associations to create stable cellular structures in amorphous soft polymers” (2018) 📄 DOI: 10.1002/pat.4210

“Investigation of cell structure and expansion ratio of microcellular polypropylene nanohomocomposites prepared by a solid-state process” (2014) 📄 DOI: 10.1080/00222348.2014.912517

Weifeng Li | Power Battery | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Weifeng Li | Power Battery | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Weifeng Li, Jilin University, China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weifeng Li is an Associate Professor at Jilin University’s National Key Laboratory of Automotive Chassis Integration and Bionics 🚗. With a Ph.D. in Engineering from Jilin University and postdoctoral fellowship from Tsinghua University 🎓, he focuses on the thermal safety of new energy vehicle power batteries 🔋. He has published 24 SCI papers 📚, led numerous national and provincial research projects, and is recognized as a top talent in Jilin Province 🌟. Dr. Li’s work includes safety material innovation, system protection design, and the development of thermal safety evaluation methods for batteries 🔥.

 

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Weifeng Li, who holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from Jilin University and a postdoctoral fellowship from Tsinghua University, is currently an Associate Professor and Master’s Supervisor at Jilin University’s National Key Laboratory of Automotive Chassis Integration and Bionics 🚗. He has been recognized as a top talent in Jilin Province (Class D) and selected for Jilin University’s “Innovative Excellent Young Teacher Training Program” 🌟.

Research Focus

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weifeng Li’s research predominantly centers on the thermal safety and performance optimization of new energy vehicle power batteries 🔋. He explores advanced technologies and methodologies to enhance battery safety and efficiency, particularly in all-solid-state and lithium-ion batteries 🔄. His work includes the development of bio-inspired electrodes, safety assessments, and improving low-temperature performance for electric vehicles ❄️. Dr. Li also investigates thermal runaway prevention, battery vent gas flammability, and the combustion process in dual-fuel engines, making significant contributions to automotive energy systems and battery safety optimization 🚗.

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Cell-level thermal safety assessments toward optimization of all-solid-state batteries
    📄 Published in 2024, cited by 0
  • Bio‐Inspired Electrodes with Rational Spatiotemporal Management for Lithium‐Ion Batteries
    📄 Published in 2024, cited by 0
  • Cell Design for Improving Low-Temperature Performance of Lithium-Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles
    📄 Published in 2023, cited by 0
  • Experimental study on the cell-jet temperatures of abused prismatic Ni-rich automotive batteries under medium and high states of charge
    📄 Published in 2022, cited by 0
  • Bioinspired Thermal Runaway Retardant Capsules for Improved Safety and Electrochemical Performance in Lithium‐Ion Batteries
    📄 Published in 2021, cited by 12
  • Three-phase interface-assisted advanced electrochemistry-related applications
    📄 Published in 2021, cited by 5
  • Fire boundaries of lithium-ion cell eruption gases caused by thermal runaway
    📄 Published in 2021, cited by 3
  • Quantitative analysis of eruption process of abused prismatic Ni-rich automotive batteries based on in-chamber pressure
    📄 Published in 2020, cited by 8
  • Size distribution and elemental composition of vent particles from abused prismatic Ni-rich automotive lithium-ion batteries
    📄 Published in 2019, cited by 14
  • Flammability characteristics of the battery vent gas: A case of NCA and LFP lithium-ion batteries during external heating abuse
    📄 Published in 2019, cited by 9
  • Theoretical and experimental analysis of the lithium-ion battery thermal runaway process based on the internal combustion engine combustion theory
    📄 Published in 2019, cited by 18

Njemuwa Nwaji | Energy Storage Award | Excellence in Research

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Dr. Njemuwa Nwaji | Energy Storage Award | Excellence in Research

Dr. Njemuwa Nwaji, Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Science, Poland

Dr. Njemuwa Nwaji is a distinguished chemist with a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Rhodes University, South Africa (2016-2018, awarded April 2019) 🧪. She earned her M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Central Lancashire, UK (2012-2013, awarded March 2014) 🏴, and her B.Tech. in Industrial Chemistry from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria (2002-2006, awarded October 2006) 🌍. Dr. Nwaji is proficient in various operating systems and software, including Windows and Mac OS, with expertise in vector graphics and photo editing 🖥️. She is fluent in English and Igbo, with basic knowledge of Korean 🇰🇷.

 

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🎓 Education and Degrees Awarded

Dr. Njemuwa Nwaji holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Rhodes University, South Africa, completed between 2016 and 2018, and awarded in April 2019 🧪. She earned her M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Central Lancashire, UK, from 2012 to 2013, awarded in March 2014 🏴. She also has a B.Tech. in Industrial Chemistry from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria, completed from 2002 to 2006, and awarded in October 2006 🌍.

🧑‍🏫 Teaching Experiences

Dr. Njemuwa Nwaji served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Rhodes University, South Africa, from June 2016 to May 2018. During this time, she contributed significantly to teaching various chemistry courses. For CHE 101 and CHE 102 (General Chemistry), she was part of a team teaching 150 students from diverse backgrounds. She developed practice quizzes and assignments tailored to the course content. In CHE 113, she taught and demonstrated practical experiments for undergraduate students, focusing on organic chemistry lab techniques. Additionally, for CHE 201, she was involved in team teaching a class of 85 students, where she developed and taught topics in spectroscopic methods, and created related quizzes and assignments.

Research Focus

Dr. Njemuwa Nwaji’s research primarily centers on the synthesis and characterization of advanced nanomaterials and their applications in various scientific fields 🧪. She has contributed extensively to the development of nanostructures, including biogenic zinc oxide nanoflowers, and their use in photodegradation and as tyrosinase inhibitors . Her work involves exploring the photophysical and nonlinear optical properties of phthalocyanines and their derivatives, particularly in solutions, thin films, and when conjugated to nanoparticles 🌟. Dr. Nwaji also investigates the potential of these materials for photodynamic therapy and photocatalytic wastewater treatment, highlighting her commitment to sustainable and innovative technological solutions 🌍 .

Publication Top Notes

Green synthesis of biogenic zinc oxide nanoflower as dual agent for photodegradation of an organic dye and tyrosinase inhibitor

Corrosion resistance of aluminum against acid activation: Impact of benzothiazole-substituted gallium phthalocyanine

Improved nonlinear optical behaviour of ball type indium (III) phthalocyanine linked to glutathione capped nanoparticles

Low symmetric metallophthalocyanine modified electrode via click chemistry for simultaneous detection of heavy metals

Glycosylated zinc phthalocyanine-gold nanoparticle conjugates for photodynamic therapy: Effect of nanoparticle shape

Photophysicochemical properties and photodynamic therapy activity of chloroindium (III) tetraarylporphyrins and their gold nanoparticle conjugates

Investigation of photophysicochemical properties of zinc phthalocyanines conjugated to metallic nanoparticles

Nonlinear optical dynamics of benzothiazole derivatized phthalocyanines in solution, thin films and when conjugated to nanoparticles

Synthesis, photophysical and nonlinear optical properties of a series of ball-type phthalocyanines in solution and thin films

Synthesis, photophysical and nonlinear optical properties of a series of ball-type phthalocyanines in solution and thin films