Abdurrahman Şengül | Inorganic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Abdurrahman Şengül | Inorganic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Head of Inorganic Chemistry Division, PhD at Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University , Turkey.

📌 Prof. Dr. Abdurrahman Şengül is a distinguished Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Turkey. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wales, Cardiff, UK (1998), specializing in coordination chemistry, heterocycles, macrocycles, phthalocyanines, photovoltaics, and metallodrugs. With over 30 years of academic experience, he has served as Head of Inorganic Chemistry Division and contributed significantly to research on DNA interactions, cyclophanes, and dyestuffs. A recipient of the Turkish Government Scholarship, he has published extensively and reviews for journals like Turkish Journal of Chemistry and Spectrochim Acta Part A. Fluent in Turkish and English, he continues advancing inorganic chemistry. 🧪🔬

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Academic Background

Prof. Dr. Abdurrahman Şengül has an extensive academic background in Inorganic Chemistry. He earned his BSc (1991) and MSc (1993) from Çukurova University, Turkey, focusing on melamine derivatives. He completed his Ph.D. (1998) at the University of Wales, Cardiff, UK, researching N-heterocycle complexes with platinum(II)⚗️. He later pursued a postdoctoral fellowship (2002-2003) at Tamkang University, Taiwan, studying supramolecular chemistry. Additionally, he engaged in research at Saint-Petersburg State University, Russia (2012)🔬 and participated in the Erasmus Staff Exchange Program at Cardiff University (2009). Currently, he is a Professor at Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, advancing metallodrug and DNA interaction studies. 📚👨‍🏫

Profession Background

Prof. Dr. Abdurrahman Şengül has a rich teaching portfolio, delivering courses in General & Inorganic Chemistry, Coordination Chemistry, Supramolecular Chemistry, and Symmetry & Group Theory for MSc and Ph.D. students. He also supervises MSc and Ph.D. research. 📚 As a referee for prestigious journals, he contributes to the scientific community. His synthetic expertise includes air-sensitive material synthesis, transition metal complexes, macrocycles, phthalocyanines, and ATRP catalysts. 🧪 His research focuses on metal-ion self-assembly, DNA interactions, and photovoltaic materials, particularly perylene diimides, applied in solar cells, sensors, and nonlinear optics. ⚗️🔬

🔬 Research Focus 

Prof. Dr. Abdurrahman Şengül specializes in inorganic and coordination chemistry, focusing on transition metal complexes, supramolecular architectures, and metallo-supramolecular compounds. ⚗️ His research explores polyamide and polyester-based ligands, dioxime derivatives, and heterocyclic metal complexes. 🧪 His projects, supported by TUBITAK and university grants, investigate polypyridine ligands, multifunctional supramolecular systems, and platinum(II)/palladium(II) saccharine complexes. 🏅 Additionally, he applies metallodrugs and photochemistry to analytical and biomedical sciences. His work has significant implications in material science, photovoltaics, and bioinorganic chemistry. 🌍💡

Publication Top Notes

Platinum (II) and palladium (II) saccharinato complexes with 2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine: Synthesis, characterization, crystal structures, photoluminescence, and thermal studies
📅 Year: 2010 | 🔍 Cited by: 76

Kinetics of CO₂ adsorption on ball-type dicopper phthalocyanine thin film
📅 Year: 2014 | 🔍 Cited by: 40

 Synthesis, characterization, and DNA binding of complexes [Pt(bpy)(pip)]²⁺ and [Pt(bpy)(hpip)]²⁺
📅 Year: 2013 | 🔍 Cited by: 37

DNA studies of newly synthesized heteroleptic platinum(II) complexes [Pt(bpy)(iip)]²⁺ and [Pt(bpy)(miip)]²⁺
📅 Year: 2016 | 🔍 Cited by: 32

Conclusion

Prof. Dr. Abdurrahman Şengül is a distinguished researcher in inorganic and supramolecular chemistry, with a Ph.D. from the University of Wales and postdoctoral research at Tamkang University. His expertise spans coordination chemistry, macrocycles, phthalocyanines, photovoltaics, metallodrugs, and DNA interactions, contributing significantly to interdisciplinary research. With numerous high-impact publications in renowned journals, prestigious awards like the Turkish Government Scholarship, and leadership roles as Head of the Inorganic Chemistry Division, he has demonstrated excellence in academia. His international collaborations across Turkey, the UK, Taiwan, and Russia further highlight his global research impact, making him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Zhenhai Wen | Materials chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Zhenhai Wen | Materials chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zhenhai Wen, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Dr. Zhenhai Wen is a Professor at the Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Chinese Academy of Sciences/Tsinghua University (2008) and completed postdoctoral research at Max Planck Institute (Germany) and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (USA). His work focuses on functional nanostructures for electrochemical energy conversion and storage. A Highly Cited Researcher (2018-2023), he has received prestigious awards, including the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars (2022). Dr. Wen has led multiple high-impact research projects on hydrogen generation and fuel cells. 🚀🔋

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Education Background 🎓📚

Dr. Zhenhai Wen holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Chinese Academy of Sciences/Tsinghua University (2008), where he conducted research under Prof. JingHong Li. He earned his M.Sc. in Environmental Science from Beijing University of Technology (2004), guided by Prof. Tianfang Kang. His academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Chemistry from Gannan Normal University (1998), mentored by Prof. XuZhong Luo. His strong educational foundation has played a pivotal role in shaping his expertise in functional nanostructures, electrochemical energy conversion, and storage systems. 🏆🔬

Research Experience 🔬📖

Dr. Zhenhai Wen has been a Professor at the Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences since 2015, leading advancements in functional nanostructures and electrochemical energy systems. Previously, he was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2010-2014) and a visiting scholar at the University of Texas, Austin (2013). He also held a Humboldt postdoctoral fellowship at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (2009-2010). Earlier roles include Assistant Professor at Nanchang Hangkong University (2008-2009) and Research Scholar at Beijing Titan Instruments Co., Ltd (2004-2005). ⚡🔋

Awards & Recognitions 🏆🎖️

Dr. Zhenhai Wen has received numerous prestigious awards for his contributions to nanostructure design and electrochemical energy research. He was honored with the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars (2022) and recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate Analytics (2018-2023). He was selected for the Hundred Talents Program of Fujian Province (2015) and the 1000 Plan Professorship for Young Talents (2014). His early accolades include the JinGang Scholar Professorship (2014), Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation Scholarship (2009), Dean Scholarship of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (2008), and Excellent Graduate Student Award of Beijing University of Technology (2004). 🌍🔬

Research Focus 🔬⚡

Dr. Zhenhai Wen specializes in nanostructured materials for energy storage and conversion, with a strong emphasis on electrocatalysis, supercapacitors, batteries, and gas sensing. His work spans graphene-based materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and high-entropy alloys, contributing to advancements in fuel cells, hydrogen evolution, and CO₂ reduction. His research also explores functional nanomaterials for lithium-ion batteries, oxygen reduction reactions (ORR), and photoelectrochemical applications. Recognized as a highly cited researcher, Dr. Wen’s interdisciplinary work bridges chemistry, materials science, and renewable energy technologies. 🌱⚛️🔋

Publication Top Notes

  • Crumpled nitrogen‐doped graphene nanosheets with ultrahigh pore volume for high‐performance supercapacitor – 1029 citations (2012)
  • Electrocatalysis for CO₂ conversion: from fundamentals to value-added products – 897 citations (2021)
  • Constructing 2D porous graphitic C₃N₄ nanosheets/nitrogen-doped graphene/layered MoS₂ ternary
  • nanojunction with enhanced photoelectrochemical activity – 850 citations (2013)
  • An advanced nitrogen‐doped graphene/cobalt‐embedded porous carbon polyhedron hybrid for efficient
  • catalysis of oxygen reduction and water splitting – 755 citations (2015)
  • Ultrahigh sensitivity and layer-dependent sensing performance of phosphorene-based gas sensors – 715 citations (2015)
  •  A hybrid supercapacitor fabricated with a carbon nanotube cathode and a TiO₂–B nanowire anode – 695 citations (2006)
  • High-performance bi-functional electrocatalysts of 3D crumpled graphene–cobalt oxide nanohybrids for oxygen reduction and evolution reactions – 670 citations (2014)
  • Nitrogen‐enriched core‐shell structured Fe/Fe₃C‐C nanorods as advanced electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction – 569 citations (2012)
  • Oxygen‐containing amorphous cobalt sulfide porous nanocubes as high‐activity electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction in an alkaline/neutral medium – 564 citations (2017)
  • Metal−Organic Framework‐Derived Nitrogen‐Doped Core‐Shell‐Structured Porous Fe/Fe₃C@C Nanoboxes Supported on Graphene Sheets for Efficient Oxygen Reduction – 563 citations (2014)
  • In situ growth of mesoporous SnO₂ on multiwalled carbon nanotubes: A novel composite with porous‐tube structure as anode for lithium batteries – 545 citations (2007)
  • Stabilizing MoS₂ Nanosheets through SnO₂ Nanocrystal Decoration for High‐Performance Gas Sensing in Air – 390 citations (2015)
  • Core/shell Pt/C nanoparticles embedded in mesoporous carbon as a methanol-tolerant cathode catalyst in direct methanol fuel cells – 389 citations (2008)
  • N-doped porous carbon nanosheets as pH-universal ORR electrocatalyst in various fuel cell devices – 344 citations (2018)
  • Vertically oriented graphene bridging active-layer/current-collector interface for ultrahigh rate supercapacitors – 324 citations (2013)
  • High entropy alloy electrocatalytic electrode toward alkaline glycerol valorization coupling with acidic hydrogen production – 312 citations (2022)
  • An electrochemically neutralized energy-assisted low-cost acid-alkaline electrolyzer for energy-saving electrolysis hydrogen generation – 312 citations (2018)
  • Silicon nanotube anode for lithium-ion batteries – 307 citations (2013)
  • Tuning gas-sensing properties of reduced graphene oxide using tin oxide nanocrystals – 306 citations (2012)