Dr. Dongbo Yu | Metal-Organic Frameworks | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Hefei University of Technology, China

Dr. Dongbo Yu is an Associate Professor at Hefei University of Technology with a strong background in nanomaterials and energy conversion technologies. He earned his Ph.D. in Nanomaterials and B.Eng. in Metal Materials Engineering from Hefei University of Technology and completed a joint Ph.D. program at Monash University. He conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Science and Technology of China. Dr. Yu’s research focuses on the design and synthesis of functional nanostructures for electrochemical applications. His work includes developing MOF-derived nanoporous materials and smart architectures for use in fuel cells, supercapacitors, and Li/Na/K ion batteries. He has received multiple prestigious research grants, including from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province. His contributions have been recognized through awards such as the Outstanding Graduate Award and scholarships from both HFUT and the China Scholarship Council.

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Summary of Suitability for Research for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Dongbo Yu is an accomplished researcher specializing in functional nanostructural materials with a strong focus on electrochemical energy storage and conversion. His academic trajectory, spanning from Hefei University of Technology to a joint Ph.D. experience at Monash University, Australia, and postdoctoral research at USTC, demonstrates a robust and internationally influenced background.

🎓 Education

🧪 Ph.D. in Nanomaterials
Hefei University of Technology, China
🎓 Joint PhD Student, Monash University, Australia
🔩 B.Eng. in Metal Materials Engineering
Hefei University of Technology, China

💼 Academic Experience

🏛️ Associate Professor, Hefei University of Technology
🔬 Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Science and Technology of China

🔬 Research Interests

🧫 Design & Synthesis of Functional Nanostructures
⚡ Electrochemical Properties of Nanomaterials
🔋 Catalysts & Electrodes for Fuel Cells and Supercapacitors
🌞 MOF-derived Nanoporous Materials

🏆 Grants & Awards

💰 Fundamental Research Funds, Central Universities
- CNY ¥300,000 (2025–2026)
- CNY ¥200,000 (2020–2021)
🌐 Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province
- CNY ¥100,000 (2023–2026)
🇨🇳 National Natural Science Foundation of China
- CNY ¥200,000 (2017–2019)
🧠 One Hundred Person Project, Chinese Academy of Sciences
- CNY ¥150,000 (2016–2017)
🎓 CSC State Scholarship Fund, China Scholarship Council
- AUD $40,800 (2011–2013)
🥇 Outstanding Graduate Award, HFUT (2008)
🏅 Merit Scholarships, HFUT (2005–2007)

🌟 Highlights

Published numerous peer-reviewed papers in nanomaterials and energy materials
Research bridges material science with practical applications in clean energy
Strong international academic exposure through joint PhD and CSC sponsorship

📚Publication Top Notes

Transition from ZIF-L-Co to ZIF-67: a new insight into the structural evolution of zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) in aqueous systems

Cited : 254

ZIF-8 derived nitrogen-doped porous carbon/carbon nanotube composite for high-performance supercapacitor

Cited : 234

Decorating nanoporous ZIF-67-derived NiCo 2 O 4 shells on a Co 3 O 4 nanowire array core for battery-type electrodes with enhanced energy storage performance