Prof. Dr. Xiang Peng | electrocatalysis | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Wuhan Institute of Technology in China.

Dr. Xiang Peng (), Professor at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology (), specializes in nanomaterials chemistry and their applications in energy storage and conversion . With over 100 peer-reviewed publications and an H-index of 48 , his work has been cited more than 7,000 times. A two-time recipient of the World’s Top 2% Scientist honor by Elsevier & Stanford (2023–2024) , Dr. Peng has earned numerous awards for teaching and research excellence . He also serves as editor or board member for ~10 journals, contributing significantly to the scientific community .

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Summary of Suitability:

Dr. Xiang Peng demonstrates exceptional academic and research excellence in the fields of nanomaterials chemistry and energy storage and conversion. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications, 7000+ citations, and an H-index of 48, his scientific impact is significant on both national and global scales . He has led 8 funded research projects and earned numerous prestigious recognitions, including being listed among the World’s Top 2% Scientists (2023–2024) by Elsevier and Stanford University .

Education

2014.09 – 2017.10: Ph.D. in Physics and Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong (CityU)
- Supervisor: Prof. Paul K. Chu
Awarded Outstanding Doctoral Research Award & Outstanding Research Thesis Award
Before 2014: Master’s degree (details not specified)
- Excellent Master’s Thesis of Hubei Province

Professional Experience

2018.01 – Present: Professor, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology (WIT)
2018.07 – 2018.09: Postdoctoral Fellow, Dept. of Physics, City University of Hong Kong (CityU)
2017.12 – 2018.02: Postdoctoral Fellow, Dept. of Physics, CityU
2017.09 – 2017.11: Senior Research Associate, Dept. of Physics, CityU

Professional Development

Dr. Xiang Peng () has demonstrated remarkable professional development through continuous academic and research excellence. After earning his Ph.D. in Physics and Materials Science from City University of Hong Kong (), he advanced from Senior Research Associate and Postdoctoral Fellow roles to become a Professor at Wuhan Institute of Technology () in 2018. His focus on nanomaterials for energy storage and conversion has led to over 100 high-impact publications and multiple government-funded projects . As an editorial board member of ~10 journals , he remains a dedicated leader in research innovation, education, and scientific collaboration globally .

Research Focus

Dr. Xiang Peng’s research primarily focuses on Nanomaterials Chemistry and its applications in Energy Storage and Conversion . His work involves the design and synthesis of advanced nanomaterials for cutting-edge technologies such as batteries, supercapacitors, and other energy devices . He explores the structure-property-performance relationship of materials to enhance their efficiency and sustainability . With expertise in materials science and interdisciplinary techniques, Dr. Peng contributes significantly to green energy and smart material development . His research falls under the categories of Materials Science, Nanotechnology, and Energy Engineering , addressing global challenges in renewable energy and sustainability.

Awards & Honors

2023–2024: World’s Top 2% Scientist (Elsevier & Stanford University)
2023: “Top Ten Teachers’ Ethics Model” of WIT
2022: “Top 100 Supervisors” of WIT
2021: Outstanding Individual Award in Research Work, WIT
2021: Advanced Worker in Teaching and Research, WIT
2020: “Excellent Class Teacher” Award, WIT
2019: 100 Talents Programme of Hubei Province
2019: Chutian Scholar Programme, Hubei Province
2017: Outstanding Doctoral Research Award, CityU (Top 1)
2017: Outstanding Research Thesis Award, CityU (Top 2%)
2016: Chow Yei Ching Graduate Studies Scholarship, CityU (3 quotas/year)
2015–2017: Outstanding Academic Performance Award, CityU
2015: Best Image Award, Art of Scientific Image Contest, CUHK
2015: Excellent Master’s Thesis of Hubei Province
2014: President’s Award, WUST (1 quota/year for grad students)
2013: National Scholarship for Graduate Students

Publications & Citations

Freestanding mesoporous VN/CNT hybrid electrodes for flexible all‐solid‐state supercapacitors — 472 citations | Published: 2013

Recent progress of transition metal nitrides for efficient electrocatalytic water splitting — 425 citations | Published: 2019

Recent advance and prospectives of electrocatalysts based on transition metal selenides for efficient water splitting — 397 citations | Published: 2020

Enhanced ion conductivity in conducting polymer binder for high‐performance silicon anodes in advanced lithium‐ion batteries — 364 citations | Published: 2018

Antibacterial effects of titanium embedded with silver nanoparticles based on electron-transfer-induced reactive oxygen species — 288 citations | Published: 2017

An antibacterial platform based on capacitive carbon-doped TiO2 nanotubes after direct or alternating current charging — 209 citations | Published: 2018

Elucidating the Intercalation Pseudocapacitance Mechanism of MoS2–Carbon Monolayer Interoverlapped Superstructure: Toward High-Performance Sodium-Ion … — 182 citations | Published: 2017

Hydrogenated V2O5 Nanosheets for Superior Lithium Storage Properties — 180 citations | Published: 2016

Highly stretchable conductive glue for high‐performance silicon anodes in advanced lithium‐ion batteries — 177 citations | Published: 2018

Ni/Co-based nanosheet arrays for efficient oxygen evolution reaction — 157 citations | Published: 2018

Mo2C/VC heterojunction embedded in graphitic carbon network: An advanced electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution — 147 citations | Published: 2019

Conclusion:

Given Dr. Xiang Peng’s prolific research output, global impact, innovative contributions in nanomaterials and energy technologies, as well as his mentorship and academic service, he clearly exemplifies the qualities of a Best Researcher Award recipient . His work not only advances scientific knowledge but also contributes to addressing critical challenges in energy sustainability, making him a role model for emerging researchers worldwide .

Xiang Peng | electrocatalysis | Best Researcher Award