Prof Dr. Zhefei Pan | Fuel cells | Best Researcher Award
Professor at Fuel cells, Chongqing University, China
He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.
🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.
🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.
Professional Profiles:
Education:
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering: The user completed their Ph.D. at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China, from September 2017 to March 2021. This advanced degree provided them with specialized knowledge and research experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering. M.Eng. in Engineering Thermophysics: Prior to their Ph.D., the user obtained a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Engineering Thermophysics from Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China, from August 2015 to July 2017. This program likely expanded their expertise in thermodynamics and heat transfer within engineering systems. B.Eng. in Thermal Energy and Power Engineering: The user’s academic journey began with a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Thermal Energy and Power Engineering, also from Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China, where they studied from August 2011 to July 2015. This undergraduate degree likely provided them with a strong foundation in the principles of energy and power engineering.
Experience:
Postdoctoral Fellow (Jan. 2021 – Present): Currently, the user holds the position of Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China. In this role, they are likely engaged in advanced research and scholarly activities related to their field of expertise. Research Assistant (Oct. 2020 – Jan. 2021): Prior to their current position, the user served as a Research Assistant at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China. During this period, they likely contributed to ongoing research projects within the department. Teaching Assistant (Aug. 2017 – Sep. 2020): The user has also held the position of Teaching Assistant at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China, from August 2017 to September 2020. This role likely involved assisting in teaching activities, such as conducting tutorials and assisting with coursework. Visiting Student (Apr. 2019 – Aug. 2019): Additionally, the user gained international experience as a Visiting Student at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London, UK, from April 2019 to August 2019. This experience likely provided them with valuable insights and exposure to different research environments.
Awards and Scholarships:
Highly Cited Paper in Applied Energy (2019): The user published a highly cited paper in Applied Energy in 2019, which achieved a high rank of 9 out of 140 (Top 6.1%) in the ‘Engineering, Chemical’ Subject Category in the 2022 JCR Science Edition. The paper has a 5-year Impact Factor of 11.0 and an Impact Factor of 11.2, placing it in the JCR Q1 category. Merit Prize in HKEIA Innovation & Technology Project Competition Award (2019) (Co-supervisor): The user received a merit prize in the HKEIA Innovation & Technology Project Competition Award in 2019, where they likely served as a co-supervisor for the project. This recognition highlights their contribution to innovative and technological advancements. Outstanding Award in ASM Technology Award (2021) (Co-supervisor): In 2021, the user was honored with an outstanding award in the ASM Technology Award, where they again likely served as a co-supervisor. This award recognizes their excellence and impact in the field of technology.
Research Projects:
ECF Environment and Conservation Fund – Environmental Research, Technology Demonstration and Conference Projects (2022–2024) (Co-I): The user is involved in a project focused on the environmental and economic sustainability assessment of the recycling process for spent lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles in Hong Kong. This project likely aims to address the challenges of battery waste management and promote sustainable practices in the electric vehicle industry. UGC PolyU: Ammonia as an emerging energy carrier for renewable energy conversion and storage (2023–2025) (Co-I): The user is a Co-Investigator (Co-I) in a project exploring the use of ammonia as an emerging energy carrier for renewable energy conversion and storage. This project may involve investigating the potential of ammonia as a sustainable energy source and developing technologies for its effective utilization. RGC Early Career Scheme (2018–2021): The user led a project under the RGC Early Career Scheme focusing on mass and charge transport through the porous photoanode in photocatalytic fuel cells for simultaneous wastewater treatment and electricity generation. This research likely aimed to develop advanced fuel cell technologies with applications in environmental remediation and energy production.
Publications:
All-scale investigation of a commercial proton exchange membrane fuel cell with partially narrow channels
Solar-driven thermochemical conversion of H2O and CO2Â into sustainable fuels
Mathematical modeling of fuel cells fed with an electrically rechargeable liquid fuel
Development of a High-Performance Ammonium Formate Fuel Cell
Dual-Defect Abundant Graphitic Carbon Nitride for Efficient Photocatalytic Nicotinamide Cofactor Regeneration
Development and performance evaluation of a passive direct ammonia fuel cell
Bridging Li-Ion Batteries and Fuel Cells: From Cathode Leaching Residue to an Atomic-Scale Catalytic System
Flow Cells for Ambient Ammonia Synthesis via Electrocatalytic Nitrogen Reduction
Efficient electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction to ammonia with FeNi-Co/carbon mat electrodes
Flexible Carbon Sponge Electrodes for All Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries