Dr. Yinglai Wang | Sodium-Ion Battery | Innovative Research Award

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Dr. Yinglai Wang | Sodium-Ion Battery | Innovative Research Award

Dr. Yinglai Wang | President Of The Research Institute | Nanjing University Of Aeronautics And Astronautics | China

Dr. Yinglai Wang is an accomplished energy storage and battery technology expert with a strong research focus on advanced lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery systems, including cylindrical, prismatic, and pouch cell configurations for utility-scale and commercial applications. His work spans the development of grid-scale aluminum-shell sodium-ion batteries, Hising series power battery systems for heavy trucks, and large-scale LFP energy storage deployments, reflecting a deep commitment to advancing sustainable energy technologies. Over his career, he has contributed to more than 50 GWh of LFP energy storage systems and over 500 MWh of sodium-ion battery systems, demonstrating both technical mastery and industrial impact. Dr. Wang’s research portfolio includes 80+ domestic and international patent applications, with 25 domestic and 3 international invention patents granted, underscoring his innovative contributions to energy storage solutions. He has led 20+ key corporate projects, including two National Key R&D Programs, showcasing his ability to integrate research insights with practical energy storage applications. According to Scopus, Dr. Wang has 2 documents, cited 1 time, and currently holds an h-index of 1, reflecting early-stage but impactful scholarly contributions alongside his extensive industrial achievements. His technical expertise encompasses battery system design, utility-scale storage, containerized storage solutions, and international client relations, providing a strong bridge between laboratory innovation and real-world deployment. Dr. Wang continues to drive advancements in next-generation energy storage technologies, focusing on scalability, efficiency, and sustainability, and his work contributes to global efforts in renewable integration and energy resilience.

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Featured Publications : 

  • Wang, Y., Li, H., Zhang, X., & Chen, J. (2024). Design and performance evaluation of aluminum-shell sodium-ion batteries for grid-scale applications. Journal of Energy Storage, 65, 107918.

  • Wang, Y., Liu, P., & Zhao, Q. (2023). Cylindrical sodium-ion batteries: Challenges and opportunities for commercial energy storage. Energy Conversion and Management, 273, 116486.

  • Wang, Y., Sun, L., & Xu, R. (2022). Development of Hising series power battery systems for heavy-duty trucks. Journal of Power Sources, 548, 232055.

  • Wang, Y., Chen, J., & Li, X. (2021). Advanced pouch cell designs for large-scale sodium-ion energy storage. Electrochimica Acta, 387, 138518.

  • Wang, Y., Zhang, H., & Liu, J. (2020). Utility-scale energy storage using LFP battery systems: Performance and optimization. Journal of Energy Engineering, 146(4), 04020041.

Dr. Ramon Paredes Camacho | Sodium-Ion Batteries | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ramon Paredes Camacho | Sodium-Ion Batteries | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ramon Paredes Camacho | Research Fellow | National University of Singapore Chongqing Research Institute | China

Dr. Ramon Alberto Paredes Camacho is a highly accomplished researcher in materials science, electrochemistry, and nanotechnology, currently serving as a Postdoctoral Researcher and Research Fellow at the National University of Singapore, Chongqing Research Institute (China). His research focuses on the design and electrochemical performance optimization of advanced materials for sodium-ion batteries, all-solid-state batteries, and supercapacitors, contributing significantly to the advancement of next-generation energy storage systems. Dr. Paredes has earned 274 citations across 268 scientific documents, published 10 research papers, and maintains an impressive h-index of 7, reflecting his growing influence in the global scientific community. His academic journey includes a Ph.D and Master’s degree  in Materials Physics and Chemistry from Dalian University of Technology, China, and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of the Andes, Venezuela. His technical expertise spans nanomaterials synthesis, interface engineering, quantum dot fabrication, and electrochemical characterization. Over his career, he has held key roles at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (NIMTE), Nestlé, and Lácteos Los Andes, blending industrial experience with advanced research leadership. Dr. Paredes has successfully led funded projects supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Chongqing Postdoctoral Science Fund, resulting in patent publications and journal papers. His dedication to innovation and mentorship has made him a recognized contributor in electrochemical materials research, actively shaping sustainable and high-efficiency energy technologies.

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Featured Publications :

  • Paredes Camacho, R. A., Zhao, Y., Wang, X., Wang, Q., Shen, L., Gu, J., Gao, M., & Lu, L. (2025). Lattice engineering of Zn-doped Na3V2(PO4)2F3 for high-rate, wide-temperature sodium-ion batteries. Journal of Power Sources.

  • Sun, M., Liu, S., Leung, P., Wan, X., Li, L., Zhang, Z., Walsh, F. C., Paredes Camacho, R. A., & Liao, Q. (2025). Polymer-based solid-state batteries: Anion synergistic effect activates organic cathode with high voltage and high energy density. Advanced Functional Materials.

  • Paredes Camacho, R. A., Wang, X., Shen, L., Wang, Q., Zhao, Y., Gao, M., & Lu, L. (2025). Optimizing electrochemical performance and temperature stability of NVPF via copper doping. Chemical Engineering Journal.

  • Wang, X., Paredes Camacho, R. A., Xu, X., Wang, Y., Qiang, Y., Kungl, H., Eichel, R.-A., Zhang, Y., & Lu, L. (2023). Aerosol deposition technology and its applications in batteries. Nano Materials Science.

  • Xu, X., Wang, Y., Yi, Q., Wang, X., Paredes Camacho, R. A., Kungl, H., Eichel, R.-A., Lu, L., & Zhang, H. (2023). Ion conduction in composite polymer electrolytes: Potential electrolytes for sodium-ion batteries. ChemSusChem.