Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiaoming Zhang | Physical Chemistry | Women Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiaoming Zhang | Physical Chemistry | Women Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiaoming Zhang , Physical Chemistry , Minzu University of China , China

Dr. Zhang Xiaoming is an Associate Professor in Physical Chemistry at the College of Science, Minzu University of China. She specializes in functional self-assembly and interfacial physics of nanomaterials for applications in energy batteries, photocatalytic water splitting, and ultra-high-resolution imaging. She earned her Ph.D. from the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2007. Dr. Zhang has held postdoctoral positions at Keio University (Japan), Dublin City University (Ireland), and the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (China). She has published over 60 SCI-indexed papers and led multiple national and municipal research projects. Her work bridges fundamental nanoscience with real-world applications in energy and biotechnology. She is actively involved in editorial boards and academic committees and has received several teaching and research awards. She also mentors postgraduate and international postdoctoral researchers, contributing to global scientific exchange.

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Summary of Suitability for Award:

Dr. Zhang holds a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the prestigious Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, with additional advanced training from globally recognized institutions such as Keio University (Japan) and Dublin City University (Ireland). She has published over 60 SCI-indexed papers as first or corresponding author, indicating her leading role in innovative research. Her work on nanomaterials, interfacial physics, and applications in energy storage, photocatalysis, and super-resolution imaging is both interdisciplinary and of high societal relevance. Dr. Zhang is the Principal Investigator for a major National Natural Science Foundation of China project and has led/co-led several national and international research initiatives, including talent introduction and key development programs. She is a Master’s and Ph.D. supervisor, actively mentoring both domestic and international researchers, especially women and underrepresented groups, thus contributing to capacity building and gender equity in science. Dr. Zhang Xiaoming embodies the ideal profile for the “Women Researcher Award”—a dynamic scientist who excels in cutting-edge research, mentors the next generation, contributes to international scientific dialogue, and advances gender representation in science. Her contributions not only enrich the scientific community but also serve as a role model for aspiring women researchers globally. Awarding her would recognize and further empower women’s leadership in science and technology.

🎓Education:

Dr. Zhang Xiaoming completed her Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry (2007) at the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences under the supervision of Prof. Junbai Li. She earned her M.Sc. in Physical Chemistry (2004) from Shandong Normal University, mentored by Prof. Zexin Wang, where she began her research into molecular self-assembly. Prior to that, she obtained her B.Sc. in Chemistry (2001) from the same university. Her education laid the foundation for her interdisciplinary approach, combining chemistry, nanotechnology, and physics. Through her studies, she developed a deep understanding of surface chemistry, interfacial interactions, and bio-functionalization, which now underpin her research on nanomaterial design for energy and biomedical applications.

🏢Work Experience:

Dr. Zhang has extensive academic and industrial experience. Since 2017, she has served as an Associate Professor at Minzu University of China. Before that, she was Deputy General Manager and Senior Engineer at the American Bentley Company (Beijing) from 2015 to 2017. Her academic journey includes postdoctoral positions at Keio University (Japan, 2007–2008), Dublin City University (Ireland, 2010–2012), and the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, China (2012–2015). This international research exposure has shaped her cross-disciplinary expertise in nanoscience, interfacial physics, and functional materials. She has been actively involved in major national-level research projects and contributes to graduate education and talent training initiatives.

🏅Awards: 

Dr. Zhang has received numerous awards for her academic, research, and teaching excellence. These include the 2025 Outstanding Individual in Undergraduate Recruitment Publicity and 2024 Outstanding Work Performance awards from Minzu University. She earned Second Prize in the 2024 Education and Teaching Innovation Competition and several awards for teaching excellence, including the First Prize in the 11th Teaching Competition and the Best Teaching Demonstration Award (2018). Her research was internationally recognized with the IRCSET EMPOWER Fellowship (2010) in Ireland. She has also been honored as an Outstanding Instructor and Outstanding Communist Party Member and continues to be a highly active contributor in national education evaluations and academic forums.

🔬Research Focus:

Dr. Zhang’s research focuses on functional nanomaterials, particularly their self-assembly, bio-functionalization, and interfacial physics. Her goal is to harness these properties for energy storage, photocatalytic water splitting, and ultra-high resolution fluorescence imaging. Her interdisciplinary approach blends chemistry, nanotechnology, and biology. She investigates how nanostructures form and behave at interfaces, which is key to improving battery performance and catalytic efficiency. One of her recent projects explores the co-assembly of glucagon-like peptide GLP-1 with lipopeptides, using super-resolution fluorescence microscopy to visualize intracellular transport. She also studies the epitaxial growth of GeSn alloys for use in mid-infrared photodetectors, expanding her expertise into semiconductor applications.

Publication Top Notes:

1. High-performance ethanol detection achieved by WO₃/Co₃O₄ composite heterojunctions with synergistic p-n junction features

2. Probing Peptide Assembly and Interaction via High-Resolution Imaging Techniques: A Mini Review.

3. Engineering of peptide assemblies for adaptable protein delivery to achieve efficient intracellular biocatalysis

4. Manganese doped tailored cobalt sulfide as an accelerated catalyst for oxygen evolution reaction

5. Solution-processed, ultrasensitive, high current density vertical phototransistor using porous carbon nanotube electrode

6. Dramatic increase in SWIR detection for GeSn strip detector with graphene hybrid structure

7. A review on III–V compound semiconductor short wave infrared avalanche photodiodes

8. Two-dimensional antimony selenide (Sb₂Se₃) nanosheets prepared by hydrothermal method for visible-light photodetectors

9. Fabrication of graphene: CdSe quantum dots/CdS nanorod heterojunction photodetector and role of graphene to enhance the photoresponsive characteristics

10. One-Step Synthesis of SiOx@Graphene Composite Material by a Hydrothermal Method for Lithium-Ion Battery Anodes

 

Ms. NTUMBA LOBO | Physical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. NTUMBA LOBO | Physical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Ms. NTUMBA LOBO | Physical Chemistry | PhD student at NAGOYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Japan

Ntumba Lobo, a Congolese researcher, is a Ph.D. student and research assistant at Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan. She specializes in semiconductor materials, focusing on carrier recombination effects in perovskites. She holds a Master’s degree from Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan, in hydrogen storage materials, and an M.Sc. in Nuclear Physics from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. With experience in international collaborations, she was an exchange researcher at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany. Ntumba has participated in several scientific conferences and published extensively in high-impact journals. She has also held teaching and research positions, including at the University of Kinshasa and the Centre Régional de Recherche Nucléaire de Kinshasa. Her work contributes significantly to materials science and renewable energy applications.

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Ntumba Lobo is an exceptional researcher with a strong multidisciplinary background in semiconductor materials, energy storage, and nuclear physics. Her Ph.D. research at Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan, focuses on metal halide perovskites, lithium tantalate, and carrier dynamics, contributing significantly to the development of advanced semiconductor materials. She has demonstrated excellence in research through multiple international collaborations, including an exchange program at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany. Her expertise in material characterization techniques such as Time-Resolved Photoluminescence (TRPL), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and X-ray Diffraction (XRD) has led to high-impact publications and conference presentations. Ntumba Lobo’s extensive research contributions, global collaborations, and expertise in semiconductor and energy materials make her a strong candidate for the “Best Researcher Award.” Her work is not only innovative but also has a significant impact on the future of optoelectronic devices and sustainable energy solutions. Her dedication to scientific excellence, combined with her ability to work across disciplines, positions her as a deserving recipient of this prestigious recognition.

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Ntumba Lobo is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Science and Engineering at Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan, specializing in semiconductor materials (expected completion in September 2025). She was an exchange student at i-MEET, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany, in 2022, where she worked on single and polycrystal semiconductor materials. She obtained a Master’s degree in Science and Engineering from Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan (2018-2020), focusing on energy storage materials. Before that, she completed an M.Sc. in Nuclear Physics from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia (2014-2016), with a dissertation on nuclear fusion reactions. Her academic journey began with a B.Sc. (Honors) in Physics from the University of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (2012), where she contributed to non-destructive characterization of reinforced concrete using ultrasound methods. Her diverse educational background in physics, material science, and engineering has equipped her with expertise in semiconductor research and energy materials.

🏢Work Experience:

Ntumba Lobo has extensive experience in research and teaching. Since 2020, she has been a Research Assistant at Nagoya Institute of Technology, working on semiconductor materials and device characterization. She has completed multiple internships, including at OSM Group Co., Ltd. (Japan, 2019) and For Delight Co. Ltd. (Japan, 2018), where she gained industry exposure. Her research career started with an internship at the Centre Régional de Recherche Nucléaire de Kinshasa (2016-2017) in nuclear physics. She also worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Kinshasa (2013-2014) and taught physics, scientific drawing, and technology at Liziba High School (2012-2013). Her hands-on expertise in material characterization techniques, including Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and photoconductivity measurements, has contributed to multiple high-impact publications. Her professional experience spans academic, industrial, and research institutions, making her a well-rounded scientist in semiconductor and energy materials.

🏅Awards: 

Ntumba Lobo has been recognized for her contributions to material science and semiconductor research. She received funding for an exchange research program at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany (2022), where she worked on advanced semiconductor materials. Her research on energy storage materials during her Master’s at Shibaura Institute of Technology was highly appreciated. She has presented her work at prestigious conferences, including the 16th International Symposium on Metal-Hydrogen Systems (China, 2018) and the Solid-State Devices and Materials Conference (Japan, 2023). She also participated in specialized training programs such as the Summer School on Space Weather in Kinshasa (2011) and Advanced Python Programming and Geographic Information Systems training in Addis Ababa (2016). Her continuous engagement in international research collaborations and conferences showcases her commitment to scientific advancement.

🔬Research Focus:

Ntumba Lobo’s research focuses on semiconductor materials, particularly metal halide perovskites and their carrier dynamics. She investigates surface recombination, carrier lifetime, and trapping effects in single and polycrystalline materials using techniques like Microwave Photoconductivity Decay (µPCD) and Time-Resolved Photoluminescence (TRPL). Her work extends to lithium tantalate and its photoconductance properties. She has also contributed to the field of hydrogen storage materials, analyzing the effects of TiO₂, Nb₂O₅, and TiH₂ catalysts on magnesium hydride. Additionally, her expertise in nuclear physics has allowed her to explore neutron-induced reactions and fusion mechanisms. By integrating her knowledge in physics, materials science, and engineering, she aims to develop efficient, stable, and high-performance materials for energy storage and semiconductor applications. Her research is pivotal in advancing next-generation optoelectronic devices and sustainable energy solutions.

Publication Top Notes:

Stability investigation of the γ-MgH₂ phase synthesized by high-energy ball milling

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Stable quasi-solid-state zinc-ion battery based on the hydrated vanadium oxide cathode and polyacrylamide-organohydrogel electrolyte

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Trapping effects and surface/interface recombination of carrier recombination in single- or poly-crystalline metal halide perovskites

Citations: 9

Study of ²⁰Ne Induced Reaction in ⁵⁹Co: Incomplete and Complete Fusion

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Effect of TiO₂ + Nb₂O₅ + TiH₂ Catalysts on Hydrogen Storage Properties of Magnesium Hydride

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La Super Symétrie en Physique Quantique

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Mitigation of carrier trapping effects on carrier lifetime measurements with continuous-wave laser illumination for Pb-based metal halide perovskite materials

Transport and business improvement in the province of South-Ubangi (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

 

Dr. Minitha R | Inorganic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Minitha R | Inorganic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Minitha R ,Inorganic Chemistry, GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE, EZHUKONE, KOLLAM, KERALA, India

Dr. Minitha R. is an Associate Professor with over 14 years of teaching and 15 years of research experience in chemistry. She holds an M.Sc., M.Phil., NET, UGC-JRF, and Ph.D. Her expertise spans organic, coordination, supramolecular, and inorganic chemistry. She has served in key academic roles, including NSS Programme Officer and Chief Superintendent of Examinations. A dedicated researcher, Dr. Minitha has guided students and undertaken projects like developing a chemosensor for metal ion detection. She has organized multiple national seminars and actively participates in international conferences and workshops.

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Dr. Minitha R., an accomplished Associate Professor with 15 years of research experience, has significantly contributed to the field of Inorganic Chemistry, particularly in Coordination Chemistry, Supramolecular Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry. With a strong publication record, she has authored several impactful research papers in highly reputed journals, covering diverse topics such as metal complexes, chemosensors, molecular structures, and spectroscopic studies. Dr. Minitha R. is an exceptional candidate for the “Best Researcher Award,” given her proven research excellence, scholarly contributions, and leadership in the scientific community. Her extensive work in metal-based coordination complexes, chemosensors, and supramolecular chemistry, along with her active role in mentoring and academic leadership, makes her a highly deserving nominee.

🎓Education:

Dr. Minitha R. holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry and has qualified for the NET and UGC-JRF. She completed her M.Sc. and M.Phil. in Chemistry, demonstrating academic excellence throughout. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in inorganic chemistry, particularly in complex synthesis, supramolecular interactions, and chemosensing applications. Her academic journey was driven by a passion for molecular recognition, ligand design, and structural chemistry. She has actively participated in seminars and workshops to enhance her knowledge and keep up with evolving research trends.

🏢Work Experience:

With 14 years of teaching and 15 years of research experience, Dr. Minitha R. has handled Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry courses. She has successfully guided research scholars, fostering innovations in supramolecular and coordination chemistry. Apart from teaching, she has played key roles as an NSS Programme Officer, Nature Club Coordinator, Chief Superintendent of Examinations, and Young Innovators Programme Facilitator. She has also organized national seminars and workshops on emerging trends in chemistry, enhancing academic collaboration and knowledge dissemination.

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Dr. Minitha R. has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to academia and research. She served as the NSS Programme Officer (2021-2022), demonstrating her commitment to student welfare and community service. As the Nature Club Coordinator (2019-2020), she played a crucial role in promoting environmental awareness. Her leadership extended to being the Chief Superintendent of Examinations (2020-2021), ensuring smooth academic assessments. Additionally, she facilitated the Young Innovators Programme (2019), fostering creativity and scientific curiosity among students. Her research endeavors were supported by a KSCSTE-funded M.Sc. student project, where she developed a chemosensor for metal ion detection. These roles reflect her dedication to education, research, and institutional development.

🔬Research Focus:

Dr. Minitha R. specializes in Inorganic Chemistry, with a keen interest in Organic Chemistry, Coordination Chemistry, and Supramolecular Chemistry. Her research explores the synthesis and characterization of novel metal complexes, particularly those with biological and chemosensory applications. She has contributed significantly to the development of pyrazolylhydrazone-based metal complexes, dioxo molybdenum(VI) compounds, and benzothiazolium salts. Her work also extends to fluorescent hydrazones and ruthenium(II) complexes, emphasizing their structural and functional properties. Additionally, her studies on five-coordinate Zn(II) complexes highlight their potential in nonlinear optical applications. Through her research, she aims to bridge the gap between fundamental chemistry and real-world applications, particularly in materials science, catalysis, and medicinal chemistry.

Publication Top Notes:

Formation of dicyano ruthenium(II) complex mediated by triethylamine via deprotonation of hydrazonochroman-2,4-dione
Synthesis, spectroscopic and biological studies of metal complexes of an ONO donor pyrazolylhydrazone – Crystal structure of ligand and Co(II) complex
Studies of some dioxo molybdenum(VI) complexes of a polydentate ligand
One pot synthesis of 1–(3–methyl–4H–benzo[1,4]thiazin–2–yl)-ethanone and its antimicrobial properties
 Synthesis, spectral, and magnetic studies of benzothiazolium tetrachlorocuprate salts: crystal structure and semiconducting behavior of bis[2-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzothiazolium] tetrachlorocuprate(II)
Fluorescent coumarin-based hydrazone: Synthesis, crystal structure, and spectroscopic studies
FT-IR, FT-Raman and computational study of 1H-2,2-dimethyl-3H-phenothiazin-4[10H]-one
Synthesis, crystal structure, spectral analysis, and NLO studies of five-coordinate Zn(II) complexes of hydrazochromandione
 Chemosensing study of 1,4-Benzothiazine generated from acetylacetone