Dr. Yang Na | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award
Associate professor at University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, China
Dr. Na Yang (b. Jan 1992) is an Associate Professor at the School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu π¨π³. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and Technology from Chongqing University and completed postdoctoral research under Prof. Zhongwei Chen at South China Normal University and the University of Waterloo π¨π¦. Her research focuses on density functional theory (DFT)π§ , ab initio molecular dynamics (AIMD)π§ͺ, catalyst designπ§², and electrochemical mechanismsβ‘. With an H-index of 15, Dr. Yang has published in high-impact journals like Angewandte Chemie, Advanced Materials, and ACS Energy Letters π. She has contributed significantly to the fields of COβ reduction, oxygen reduction reactions, and nitrogen fixation catalysis π±.
Publication Profile
Research Fields
Dr. Yang Na’s research spans several cutting-edge areas in materials science and energy technology βοΈβ‘. Her primary expertise lies in density functional theory (DFT) and ab initio molecular dynamics (AIMD), which she uses to model and simulate material behavior at the atomic level π§¬π». She is deeply involved in the design and screening of catalysts for various energy applications, focusing on improving efficiency and stability ππ. Dr. Yang also works on the preparation of new highly active catalysts, utilizing advanced synthesis techniques to enhance catalytic performance π§ͺβοΈ. Another key area of her research is the exploration of electrochemical catalytic mechanisms, where she investigates fundamental reaction pathways to optimize energy conversion processes such as hydrogen evolution and oxygen reduction π±β‘. Through these interdisciplinary approaches, Dr. Yang contributes significantly to the development of sustainable and high-performance energy materials for a greener future ππ§
π Educational Background
Dr. Yang Na earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and Technology from Chongqing University, Chongqing, China, where she studied from September 2014 to June 2020 π§ͺπ. Under the expert mentorship of Professor Li Li, she developed a strong foundation in advanced chemical engineering principles and materials research π¬π. Her doctoral studies involved in-depth exploration of catalyst design, electrochemical energy conversion, and computational modeling, laying the groundwork for her current contributions to energy materials and catalysis research π‘βοΈ. The rigorous academic environment at Chongqing University provided her with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on research experience, enabling her to tackle real-world energy challenges with innovative scientific approaches ππ». Dr. Yang’s time at Chongqing University was instrumental in shaping her expertise in computational chemistry, materials synthesis, and electrochemical systems, which continue to define her career as a forward-thinking and impactful researcher in the field of materials science and energy technology βοΈπ.
πΌ Professional Experience
From September 2020 to September 2022, Dr. Yang Na undertook postdoctoral research that significantly advanced her expertise in materials and energy science π±π¬. She began her postdoctoral journey at the School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangdong, China, where she worked under the mentorship of Prof. Zhongwei Chen π‘π§ . During this period, she focused on optoelectronic materials and their applications in energy systems.
Simultaneously, Dr. Yang continued her postdoctoral research at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada πβοΈ. Under the same mentorship of Prof. Chen, she deepened her research into electrocatalysis and advanced energy storage materials, contributing to cutting-edge developments in sustainable energy technologies ππ. These international and interdisciplinary experiences enriched her research perspective and equipped her with global insights into innovation and collaboration in the materials science domain ππ§ͺ.
Research Focus
Dr. Yang Na specializes in cutting-edge research within the fields of catalysis, energy materials, and sustainable chemistry βοΈπ. Her work spans a diverse range of topics including electrocatalysis, chemical looping reforming, COβ photoreduction, and ammonia synthesis. Using advanced techniques like density functional theory (DFT) and ab initio molecular dynamics (AIMD), she designs and screens highly active catalysts for clean energy conversion π±π. Her contributions to perovskite-based and polymer dielectric materials show a strong interdisciplinary approach, connecting materials science, environmental engineering, and green chemistry β»οΈπ§ͺ. Dr. Yang’s research plays a vital role in promoting efficient energy solutions.
Conclusion
Dr. Yang Na’s exceptional research in renewable energy, particularly her work on catalytic mechanisms and material design for electrochemical reactions, positions her as an outstanding candidate for the “Best Researcher Award.” Her contributions to both theoretical and practical aspects of energy research make her a leader in the field, and her continued work promises to bring lasting impacts to sustainable energy solutions.
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π¬ Tailoring active lattice oxygen in CeOβ-Based oxygen carriers for enhanced chemical looping dry reforming of methane β Journal of the Energy Institute, 2025 Β π
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β‘ NiFe-based arrays with MnOβ enhance chloride blocking for durable alkaline seawater oxidation β Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2025 | 1 citation π§
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π Rational Design of Methylated Triazine-Based Polymers for COβ Photoreduction with Water β Advanced Materials, 2025 Β π
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π§ͺ Durable, Super-Resilient Polyurethane Elastomers via Hydrogen Bond Cross-Linking β Macromolecules, 2025Β π§΅
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𧫠Axial Cl-Induced Symmetry-Breaking Iron SAC for Electrochemical Ammonia Synthesis β ACS Catalysis, 2025 βοΈ
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π All-organic dielectric PP-based polymer with high breakdown strength β Polymer, 2025 Β β‘
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𧴠Mini-review: Indium-oxide based catalysts for COβ to methanol β 2025 Β π
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π‘ Lattice Oxygen Redox in Zeolite-Encapsulated CsPbBrβ Perovskites for OER β Advanced Science, 2025 π
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π Real-Time Detection in KNixFeβββFβ Perovskites for Water Oxidation β Small, 2025 | 1 citation π
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π§ Water dissociation via bimetallic phosphide & Mn oxide for alkaline HER β Nano Research, 2025 Β π