Hengheng Xia | Energy Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hengheng Xia | Energy Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

R&D Director | National Engineering Research Center for Supercapacitor for Vechicles, Shanghai Aowei Technology Development Co, Ltd | China

Dr. Hengheng Xia  is a distinguished Senior Engineer and R&D Director at the National Engineering Research Center for Supercapacitor for Vehicles, Shanghai Aowei Technology Development Co., Ltd., with over a decade of experience advancing energy storage technologies. His research focuses on the design, optimization, and commercialization of supercapacitors, high-power lithium/sodium-ion batteries, and high-performance electrolytes. Over the years, he has made substantial contributions to the field, authoring 16 scientific papers published in SCI and Chinese core journals, with 64 citations across 64 documents, 7 indexed publications, and an h-index of 3. His expertise extends beyond academic research into innovation and standardization, as evidenced by 46 patent applications, active participation in drafting 3 technical standards, and co-authoring 2 professional monographs that contribute to industrial and academic knowledge exchange. Among his representative works, his featured publication “Quasi-commercial pouch sodium-ion battery capacitors achieve extended high-power cyclability through activated carbon hybrid cathode design with presodiation-free anodes” highlights his pioneering efforts in developing practical sodium-ion capacitor systems with enhanced cyclability and energy efficiency. Other notable studies explore the optimization of organic electrolytes in Li-ion hybrid supercapacitors and the functionalization of carbon nanotubes for improved electrochemical activity. Through his innovative research and leadership, Dr. Hengheng Xia has played a pivotal role in bridging materials science and industrial application, driving forward China’s progress in sustainable and high-performance energy storage technologies.

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Featured Publication

Xia, H., [Other authors if available]. (2024). Optimization of mass matching and organic electrolytes for Li-ion hybrid supercapacitors based on LiMn₂O₄ cathode and AC anode with commercial-level mass loading. Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry.

Martinson Joy Dadson Bonsu | Energy Waste | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Martinson Joy Dadson Bonsu | Energy Waste  | Best Researcher Award

Research Student | Southern Cross University | Australia

Mr. Martinson Joy Dadson Bonsu is an emerging environmental engineer and researcher specializing in waste-to-energy technologies and sustainable resource recovery. He is currently pursuing a Research Master’s degree at Southern Cross University, Lismore, Australia, focusing on the cogasification of waste using the TG-FTIR method. He previously earned an MSc in Environmental Engineering with a specialization in Waste-to-Energy from the Technical University of Hamburg , Germany, and a BSc in Petroleum Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology , Ghana. Mr. Martinson Joy Dadson Bonsu has held key roles such as Laboratory Officer at the Kumasi Compost and Recycling Plant, where he conducted nutrient and proximate analyses, and Research Assistant at KNUST, contributing to petroleum economics and production engineering research. His work reflects a commitment to developing circular economy solutions and energy-efficient systems. He has contributed to international projects, including technology assessments for waste recovery facilities in Africa and the design of biogas plants in Germany. Martinson has represented Southern Cross University at national waste management conferences and co-developed educational modules promoting sustainability among Australian students. His research continues to advance innovations in thermal conversion processes and environmental technology integration.

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Featured Publication

Bonsu, M. J. D., Rahman, S., & McIntosh, S. (2025). Thermal and kinetic study of waste polypropylene, cardboard, wood biomass and their blends: A thermogravimetry approach. Energies, 18(9), Article 9053. MDPI.