Researcher, Sinopec Dalian Research Institute of Petroleum and Petrochemicals, China
Pinyi Zhao is an accomplished researcher in the field of electrochemical energy storage and materials science, currently working at Sinopec Dalian Research Institute of Petroleum and Petrochemicals. With a Ph.D. from University College London (UCL) and significant expertise in lithium-ion batteries and carbon nanomaterials, he has contributed to multiple high-impact scientific publications and is a reviewer for numerous prestigious international journals.
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Education 🎓
Pinyi Zhao completed his Ph.D. in Chemistry from University College London (UCL) in 2022, where he earned the Dean’s Scholarship. He previously obtained his Master’s degree in Chemical Technology from Tianjin University, China, where he was awarded the China National Scholarship, among other honors. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Chemistry from the same university, where he was recognized as an Outstanding Graduate.
Experience 🔬
Pinyi has amassed valuable research experience through his roles at both UCL and Tianjin University, contributing to groundbreaking work in lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries. His postdoctoral research at the UCL Institute for Materials Discovery focused on eco-friendly electrode materials, while his doctoral research explored innovative methods for high-performance anodes in energy storage systems. He has led multiple research projects, collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, and mentored students, one of whom received an Outstanding Graduation Thesis award.
Research Interest 🧪
Pinyi Zhao’s research interests revolve around developing sustainable and high-performance materials for energy storage devices, such as lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries. He is particularly focused on eco-friendly materials and methods like aerosol-assisted chemical deposition (AACD) and solid-state synthesis, aiming to create cost-effective and environmentally responsible solutions for the energy storage industry.
Awards 🏅
Throughout his academic career, Pinyi Zhao has earned several prestigious awards, including the Dean’s Scholarship at UCL and the China National Scholarship, which is granted to only 0.2% of all students in China. Additionally, he received the Baoshun Scholarship and commemorative awards for his outstanding performance at Tianjin University.
Publications Top Notes 📚
Pinyi has published several influential papers in top-tier scientific journals, contributing significantly to advancements in materials science and energy storage. Some of his key publications include:
A simple strategy for the controllable synthesis of tin-based anode materials and their lithium storage performances (2024, Journal of Energy Storage)
Spontaneous template approach towards nitrogenous multi-shelled hollow carbon spheres with unique onion-like architecture (2024, Materials Today Chemistry)
Multicoated composites of nano silicon and graphene nanoplatelets as anodes in Li-ion batteries (2022, Materials Advances)
High-performance anode of sodium-ion battery from humic acid-based electrospun carbon nanofibers (2017, Electrochimica Acta)