Mr. Junming Zhang | Electrocatalysis | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor at Shanxi Normal University, China

Mr. Junming Zhang is an Associate Professor at Shanxi Normal University, with expertise in nanomaterials and electrocatalysis. He earned his Ph.D. from Xiamen University under the supervision of Prof. Shigang Sun. His research focuses on the structure–activity relationships and surface-interface mechanisms of nanocatalysts, with applications in fuel cells, electrolytic cells, and zinc-air batteries. He has led multiple research projects funded by the China Postdoctoral Science Fund, Shanxi Province, and Shanxi Normal University.

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Summary of Suitability for Research for Best Researcher Award

Mr. Junming Zhang demonstrates strong potential and proven excellence in nanomaterials and electrocatalysis research, with a focus on the structure–activity relationship and surface-interface science of nanocatalysts. His research has practical applications in next-generation energy devices such as fuel cells, electrolytic cells, and zinc-air batteries.

🎓 Education

• 🧪 Ph.D. in Chemistry
  Xiamen University, China 
  Supervisor: Prof. Shigang Sun

💼 Academic & Professional Experience

• 👨‍🏫 Associate Professor, Shanxi Normal University

• 🧪 Postdoctoral Researcher,
  Shanxi Normal University & Kunshan Liangpin Screen Printing Co., Ltd.

• 📚 Lecturer, Shanxi Normal University

🔬 Research Interests

• ⚗️ Nanomaterials Construction & Electrocatalytic Performance

• 🔍 Structure–Activity Relationship in Catalysis

• ⚛️ Surface-Interface Reaction Mechanisms

• ⚡ Applications in Fuel Cells, Electrolytic Cells, Zinc–Air Batteries

📊 Research Projects

• ✅ Principal Investigator for:

  • China Postdoctoral Science Fund (69th batch)

  • Shanxi Provincial Youth Natural Science Fund

  • Outstanding Doctoral Research Initiation Fund (Shanxi)

  • Shanxi Normal University Key Research Fund

  • University Teaching Reform Project

• 🤝 Collaborator in:

  • National Key R&D Program of China

  • National Natural Science Foundation of China (NNSFC) Faceted & Regional Projects

🏆 Achievements & Honors

• 🎖️ Led multiple provincial and institutional research grants

• 🧠 Contributed to national-level fundamental and applied science research

• 🧪 Known for innovative work in catalyst development for energy devices

👥 Professional Memberships

• 🔬 Active participant in nanomaterials and catalysis research communities

📚Publication Top Notes

Controlled evolution of surface microstructure and phase boundary of ZnO nanoparticles for the multiple sensitization effects on triethylamine detection

Facile electrolysis-solvothermal synthesis of NiOx/graphene for enhanced ethanol oxidation to acetate

Fe-induced crystalline–amorphous interface engineering of a NiMo-based heterostructure for enhanced water oxidation

Gallium–indium bimetal sites in the indium–gallium metal organic framework for efficient electrocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide into formate

Galvanic replacement-induced preparation of bloom-like Pt23Ni77 for methanol coupled efficient hydrogen production