Dr. Muhammad Yousaf | Energy Storage | Editorial Board Member

Research Scientist | Shenzhen University | China

Dr. Muhammad Yousaf is a multidisciplinary researcher specializing in nanomaterials, semiconductor physics, ferrite-based functional materials, and advanced energy technologies, with a strong focus on solid oxide fuel cells, electrochemical energy storage, and dielectric applications. His research integrates material synthesis, interfacial engineering, defect chemistry, electrocatalysis, and charge transport phenomena to develop next-generation energy devices operating efficiently at low temperatures. Dr. Yousaf has made significant contributions to proton-, oxygen-ion-, and electron-conducting materials, pioneering heterostructure interfaces, dual-functional electrolytes, and advanced ferrite semiconductors for fuel cell applications. His expertise spans solid oxide electrolysis materials for hydrogen production, dielectric materials for antenna systems, magnetic nanomaterials, mixed ionic-electronic conductors, and high-performance semiconductor devices. He has also extensively explored spinel, garnet, and hexagonal ferrites for magneto-optical, microwave absorption, and high-frequency applications. Dr. Yousaf is proficient with a broad range of advanced characterization and computational tools, enabling deep insights into structural, electronic, and electrochemical properties of functional materials. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications as first, corresponding, equal-first, or co-author, he has demonstrated a sustained and impactful research output. His work has earned 2453 citations on Google Scholar (h-index 31, i10-index 68) and 2243 citations on Scopus across 104 documents (h-index 29), reflecting strong international recognition. His ongoing research continues to drive innovation in nano-energy devices, catalytic interfaces, and next-generation energy storage and conversion systems.

Profiles : Google Scholar | Scopus

Featured Publications :

Yousaf, M., Lu, Y., Akhtar, M. N., Khawaja, A. S., Batoo, K. M., Hussain, S., Noor, A., et al. (2023). Tailoring triple charge (O2−/H+/e−) conducting nature of Fe-based lanthanum doped samarium oxides for ceramic fuel cells (CFCs). Fuel, 349, 128689.
Yousaf, M., Lu, Y., Hu, E., Akbar, M., Shah, M. A. K. Y., Noor, A., Akhtar, M. N., et al. (2024). Advances in solid oxide fuel cell technologies: Lowering the operating temperatures through material innovations. Materials Today Proceedings.
Yousaf, M., Lu, Y., Hu, E., Akbar, M., Shah, M. A. K. Y., Noor, A., Akhtar, M. N., et al. (2023). Interfacial disordering and heterojunction enabling fast proton conduction. Small Methods, 2300450.
Yousaf, M., Mushtaq, N., Zhu, B., Wang, B., Akhtar, M. N., Noor, A., & Afzal, M. (2020). Electrochemical properties of Ni0.4Zn0.6Fe2O4 and the heterostructure composites (Ni–Zn ferrite-SDC) for low temperature solid oxide fuel cell (LT-SOFC). Electrochimica Acta, 331, 135349.
Akbar, N., Yousaf, M., Shah, M. A. K. Y., Ahmed, J., Noor, A., Islam, Q. A., Wu, Y., et al. (2025). Boosted proton conduction in LAO electrolyte through Li segregation for high-performance ceramic fuel cells. Fuel, 386, 134255.

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.

Profile : Scopus

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.