Dr. Xu Tong | Dielectric | Best Researcher Award

Harbin University Of Science And Technology | China

Dr. Xu Tong is a rising scholar in the field of dielectric materials and advanced electrical materials, specializing in the design, modification, and molecular engineering of aromatic polyolefin-based dielectric composites for high-performance energy storage applications. His pioneering research focuses on enhancing breakdown strength, thermal resilience, and tunable dielectric responses through non-destructive interfacial blending, mesoscale ordered structures, and trap-state modulation under thermal stress. Xu Tong has contributed significantly to the development of high-temperature dielectric energy storage materials, bridging fundamental material science with practical applications in smart grid capacitor prototypes. With a total of 5 peer-reviewed journal publications indexed in Scopus, 11 patent applications (3 granted), and 130 citations across 117 documents, he maintains an h-index of 6, reflecting his growing impact in the scientific community. His work has advanced the understanding of structure–property relationships in polymer composites and introduced innovative strategies for improving the energy density and operational stability of dielectric devices under extreme conditions. Participation in multiple national-level research projects, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and the National Key R&D Program, highlights his collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to scientific innovation. Xu Tong’s contributions demonstrate a commitment to both fundamental research and technological translation, advancing sustainable and high-performance electrical materials while addressing critical challenges in modern energy storage systems. His research trajectory positions him as a leading young innovator in dielectric materials with a strong record of publications, patents, and recognized impact on both academia and industry.

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Featured Publications :

Xu, T., Li, Y., Wang, Q., Zhang, H., & Chen, J. (2023). Molecular design of aromatic polyolefin dielectric composites for high-temperature energy storage applications. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 34, 4567-4579.
Xu, T., Wang, Q., & Li, Y. (2022). Mesoscale ordered structures in polymer composites for tunable dielectric performance. Advanced Functional Materials, 32, 2109876.
Xu, T., Zhang, H., Chen, J., & Li, Y. (2023). Non-destructive interfacial blending for enhanced dielectric breakdown strength in energy storage materials. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 140, 52811.
Xu, T., Li, Y., & Wang, Q. (2024). Trap-state modulation in aromatic polyolefin composites under thermal stress. Composites Science and Technology, 234, 109924.
Xu, T., Zhang, H., & Chen, J. (2022). High-performance dielectric polymer composites for smart grid capacitor applications. IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, 29, 3201-3212.

Prof. Atif Javaid | Polymer Composites | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Atif Javaid | Professor | University of Engineering and Technology Lahore | Pakistan

Prof. Atif Javaid, Ph.D., is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Polymer and Process Engineering at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore, Pakistan, with extensive expertise in polymer science, nanocomposites, and energy storage materials. With 638 citations from 480 documents, 23 publications, and an impressive h-index of 16, Dr. Javaid has established himself as a recognized contributor to the field of multifunctional polymer composites and advanced materials engineering. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London (2012), where he worked under eminent scientists such as Professors Alexander Bismarck and Milo Shaffer, followed by a Visiting Fellowship at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in the group of Prof. Nicholas A. Kotov. His research focuses on multifunctional structural composites, conducting polymers, fire-retardant materials, and polymer-based energy storage devices. Dr. Javaid has successfully led national and international funded projects, including those supported by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, and has been recognized with numerous awards such as the Challenging Engineering Project Award (Imperial College London) and the MAST UK Ministry of Defence Scholarship. As a researcher and educator, he has supervised several MSc and Ph.D. projects, contributed book chapters, and delivered invited talks at global conferences. His professional registrations include PEC . Through his sustained contributions, Dr. Javaid continues to drive innovation in polymer engineering, smart materials, and structural energy storage systems.

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Featured publications :

Javaid, A., Ho, K. K. C., Bismarck, A., Shaffer, M. S. P., Steinke, J. H. G., & Greenhalgh, E. S. (2014). Multifunctional structural supercapacitors for electrical energy storage applications. Journal of Composite Materials, 48(12), 1409–1416.
Javaid, A., Ho, K. K. C., Bismarck, A., Steinke, J. H. G., Shaffer, M. S. P., & Greenhalgh, E. S. (2016). Carbon fiber-reinforced poly(ethylene glycol) diglycidylether based multifunctional structural supercapacitor composites for electrical energy storage applications. Journal of Composite Materials, 50(16), 2155–2163.
Javaid, A., Noreen, S. (2022). Mechanically robust structural hybrid supercapacitors with high energy density for electric vehicle applications. Journal of Energy Storage, 55, 105818.
Javaid, A., Hashmi, S. (2022). Development of fire-retardant truss core sandwich structures using carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites. Fire Technology, 58, 1493–1507.
Cao, Y., Luo, B., Javaid, A., Lim, C. M., Emre, A., Wang, X., & Kotov, N. A. (2023). Complex materials with stochastic structural patterns: Spiky colloids with enhanced charge storage capacity. Advanced Science, 11, 2305085.