Kangli Wang of Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Focusing on the application of AI in the multiscale computation and design of battery materials. This work is grounded in molecular dynamics (MD) physical models of battery materials, utilizing the optimization of classical MD force field parameters in conjunction with high-precision theoretical calculations and physical modeling to provide robust support for simulation results. Furthermore, artificial intelligence techniques are introduced to train machine learning potential models, enabling high-accuracy simulations across large systems and extended time scales. This approach elucidates microscopic mechanisms such as structural evolution, ion transport, and interfacial stress transfer in electrode materials. Building upon these insights, a descriptor system is established based on the intrinsic properties of molecules. By developing predictive and screening models centered on structure-property relationships, the rapid evaluation and efficient design of massive material libraries are realized.

Biography:

Kangli Wang has long been dedicated to fundamental and applied research in electrochemical energy storage materials and devices. They have served as the Principal Investigator (PI) for several prestigious grants, including the National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars, the Key Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Major Research Plan, and various international cooperation and exchange projects. They have authored over 120 SCI-indexed publications as first or corresponding author in premier journals such as Nature and Advanced Materials. Currently, she serves as the Associate Editor of EES Batteries and a Standing Director of the Traction Battery Technical Subcommittee under the IEEE PES China Technical Committee. Additionally, she led the project that was awarded the First Prize of the Technical Invention Award by the China Electrotechnical Society.

Address:Huazhong University of Science and Technology, , Wuhan, Hubei, China, 430074

Ying Yang of Tsinghua University

Current approaches to battery thermal management and thermal runaway propagation (TRP) mitigation are treated as two discrete issues, presenting a functional contradiction regarding heat transfer requirements between individual cells. Under normal operating conditions, thermal management requires high inter-cell thermal conductivity to ensure temperature uniformity and efficient heat dissipation, thereby enhancing electrochemical homogeneity and extending the cycle life of lithium-ion batteries. Conversely, thermal runaway suppression requires effective thermal insulation between a failing cell and its neighbors to ensure that cumulative heat does not reach the trigger threshold for runaway.The integrated design of these two functions represents a critical priority, a significant challenge, and a potential breakthrough in battery thermal safety management. This presentation introduces a novel approach using the heat generated during the initial stages of thermal runaway as a trigger. By constructing materials with thermally-triggered volume deformation structures, we have achieved dynamic regulation of thermal conduction pathways, effectively bridging the gap between routine thermal management and emergency safety insulation.

Biography:

Ying Yang is a recipient of the National Natural Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars and has been recognized as a Young Changjiang Scholar by the Ministry of Education. Their research focuses on applied fundamental studies of novel electrotechnical materials. As a Principal Investigator (PI), she has led numerous high-level scientific research projects, including those funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and the National Key R&D Program. Her core research findings have been published in over 70 SCI-indexed journals, including prestigious titles such as Nature Energy and Advanced Materials. Additionally, she serves on the editorial boards of several SCI journals, including High Voltage and the Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics.

Address:Tsinghua University, , Beijing, Beijing, China, 100084

Shuiyun Shen of Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Hydrogen energy serves as a central pillar in the architecture of future national energy systems. As a core technology for the efficient conversion of hydrogen, Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells face challenges in large-scale application due to the high costs associated with noble metal platinum (Pt) catalysts. Electrocatalysts are critical materials for regulating electrochemical reaction kinetics and energy conversion efficiency; therefore, the development of low-Pt and ultra-low-Pt catalysts that possess both high activity and superior durability is essential for cost reduction and performance enhancement.The Membrane Electrode Assembly serves as the primary site for electrochemical reactions, where various mass transport processes are coupled. Beyond enhancing the intrinsic activity of the catalyst, it is equally vital to intensify mass transport through the design of catalyst layer microstructures and the optimization of flow fields. This presentation provides an in-depth investigation into electrocatalysts and MEAs for hydrogen energy and fuel cell applications.

Biography:

Shuiyun Shen focuses on the design and structural innovation of electrocatalysts for hydrogen energy and fuel cells. She has served as the Principal Investigator (PI) for several major initiatives, including projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and the National Key R&D Program. She has published over 180 papers in prestigious journals such as Joule, Energy & Environmental Science (EES), Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS), and Applied Catalysis B (ACB).Her accolades include selection for the Shanghai "Oriental Talent Plan" (Youth Category) and receiving the Outstanding Young Scientific and Technological Talent Award from the China Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE-China). Furthermore, she has  been awarded the First Prize of the Shanghai Technical Invention Award and the First Prize of the SAE-China Science and Technology Progress Award. Professionally, she serves as the Associate Editor of Fuel Cells and as a Youth Editorial Board member for Frontiers in Energy. She also hold several leadership roles, including Chief Expert of the Shanghai Consultative Committee for Hydrogen Energy Industry Material Innovation and Application, Member of the Shanghai Hydrogen Energy Standardization Technical Committee, and Director of the Shanghai Energy Research Society.

Address:Shanghai Jiao Tong University, , Shanghai, Shanghai, China, 200240

Ya You of Wuhan University of Science and Technology

The performance degradation and compromised safety of secondary batteries at extreme temperatures remain significant challenges in current battery development. Achieving stable operation across a wide temperature range requires the simultaneous resolution of high-temperature and low-temperature issues, which are often distinct or even contradictory in nature. For instance, at low temperatures, it is essential to prevent electrolyte salt precipitation and freezing—phenomena that lead to limited capacity and sluggish charge/discharge kinetics. Conversely, while high temperatures can enhance capacity and facilitate fast charging, they accelerate aging and pose severe safety risks.This presentation focuses on two critical scientific questions: low-temperature electrode reaction kinetics and high-temperature thermodynamic stability. By developing a series of "temperature-adaptive" materials, we address the requirements of both thermal extremes. Electrolytes engineered with these temperature-adaptive characteristics enable sodium-ion batteries to operate stably between -50°C and 60°C, while significantly enhancing overall battery safety.

Biography:

Ya You is a recipient of the National High-Level Talent Youth Program. She has been honored with numerous prestigious accolades, including the China New Era Youth Pioneer Award, MIT Technology Review "Innovators Under 35" (TR35) Asia Pacific, the ACS Energy Lectureship Awards, the Carbon Energy Golden Camellia Award, the Hubei May Fourth Youth Medal, the Outstanding Achievement Award for China's Emerging Scientific and Technological Figures, and the Youth Scientist of a Strong Nation Award.Her research primarily focuses on the development of key materials and technologies for energy storage batteries under extreme operating conditions. She has published over 80 academic papers in high-impact international journals, including Nature Energy, Nature Reviews Materials, Nature Communications, and Joule. Professionally, She serves as a Director of the Sol-Gel Branch and a Youth Director of the Solid State Ionics Branch of the Chinese Ceramic Society. Additionally, she holds editorial positions as a Senior Editor for ACS Energy Letters and an Editorial Board Member for Communications Materials (part of the Nature Portfolio).

Address:Wuhan University of Science and Technology, , Wuhan, Hubei, China, 430070

Zhen Chen of Harbin University of Science and Technology

Composite solid-state electrolytes integrate the advantages of both ceramic and polymer electrolytes, offering high ionic conductivity alongside exceptional flexibility and mechanical strength. Consequently, they are widely regarded as ideal candidates for all-solid-state lithium metal batteries. However, several critical scientific and technical challenges remain.This presentation focuses on the design, architecture, and performance characterization of organic-inorganic composite solid-state electrolytes. Specifically, targeted regulation and optimization strategies are proposed—addressing various types, concentrations, and morphologies of inorganic ceramic fillers—to achieve uniform dispersion and structural synergy within the polymer matrix. Furthermore, this research provides an in-depth investigation into the interfacial interaction mechanisms between polymer segments and inorganic filler surfaces. This study elucidates their influence on ionic dissociation, the construction of migration pathways, and interfacial stability, ultimately enabling ultra-long cycle life in full-cell configurations.

Biography:

Zhen Chen is a recipient of the National Overseas High-Level Young Talents Program. Her research long focused on the synthesis and modification of electrode materials, the design of solid-state electrolytes, interfacial engineering of the electrode/electrolyte boundary, and the development of high-performance battery systems. As a Principal Investigator, she has led several major research initiatives, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Excellent Young Scientists Fund (Overseas), the NSFC General Program, and the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation for Young Scholars. In 2025, she was awarded the First Prize of the Heilongjiang Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award (ranked fourth). She has authored over 100 SCI-indexed publications in world-renowned journals such as Energy & Environmental Science, Advanced Energy Materials, and Advanced Functional Materials. Hei research has garnered over 8,000 citations with an h-index of 42. Additionally, she holds 18 authorized invention patents.

Address:Harbin University of Science and Technology, , Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, 150080

Xuexia Zhang of Southwest Jiaotong University

Under the strategic framework of "Dual Carbon" goals, enhancing the durability of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells under complex dynamic operating conditions is critical for the commercialization of hydrogen energy. This presentation focuses on degradation mechanisms and health assessment under dynamic conditions. By investigating the correlation pathways between "external characteristics, internal polarization, and physical attributes," this research reveals the dominant mechanisms of platinum oxidation, oxygen diffusion, and electrode water content on dynamic voltage response. The study establishes a "Double-Well" kinetic model and a catalyst layer model coupled with carbon corrosion to elucidate the underlying causes of reversible degradation and nonlinear accelerated degradation. Furthermore, by integrating Sobol sensitivity analysis with filtering algorithms, key Health Indicators —such as the Tafel slope and negative resistance—were successfully extracted from dynamic signals. This methodology enables the high-precision prediction of dynamic voltage behavior and potential system failure.

Biography:

Xuexia Zhang currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Tangshan Key Laboratory of Intelligent Design and Health Monitoring for Rail Vehicles and is the Head of the New Energy Innovation Research Center at the Tangshan Graduate School of Southwest Jiaotong University. She has been honored as a "Chuying" Scholar and a Tang Lixin Distinguished Teacher. Her research is dedicated to the technology and application of fuel cells and lithium-ion batteries. Professionally, she serves as a Member of the Women Scientists Working Committee of the China Power Supply Society (CPSS), a Senior Member of the IEEE, and a Senior Member of the Chinese Society for Electrical Engineering (CSEE). Her editorial roles include serving as a Youth Editorial Board Member for both Electric Power and Protection and Control of Modern Power Systems (CAS Tier 1 SCI journal). Furthermore, she is deeply involved in the Standardization Working Group for Hydrogen Energy System Integration and Application of the China Electrotechnical Society as an expert member.

Address:Southwest Jiaotong University, , Chengdu, Sichuan, China, 611756

Sidi Fan of North China Electric Power University

Aramid-based polymer films exhibit significant potential in the field of high-temperature capacitive energy storage due to their exceptional thermal stability, dielectric insulation, and mechanical strength. However, at elevated temperatures, the exponential increase in leakage current and the surge in conduction loss severely limit their energy storage performance. This presentation focuses on mechanisms to suppress high-temperature conduction loss in aramid films. Strategies such as the introduction of local low-entropy structures, hydrogen-bonded cross-linking networks, and oxygen vacancy defects are proposed to construct deep-trap structures with energy-level mismatch, effectively inhibiting phonon-assisted hopping conduction.

By employing advanced characterization techniques—including ultrafast time-resolved spectroscopy and coupled Thermogravimetry-Infrared-Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry —this research elucidates the ultrafast kinetics of charge transport and trapping, as well as the self-healing breakdown mechanisms. Furthermore, the roll-to-roll continuous fabrication of polysulfonamide  films was successfully realized, with the resulting capacitor units demonstrating superior energy storage stability at high temperatures.

Biography:

Sidi Fan has long been dedicated to theoretical and applied research in high-thermal-conductivity insulating materials, energy-storage polymer dielectrics, ferroelectric materials, and two-dimensional materials. She has published 25 SCI-indexed papers as first or corresponding author in prestigious journals such as Energy & Environmental Science, Advanced Energy Materials, Advanced Functional Materials, and ACS Nano. Her research leadership includes serving as the Principal Investigator for a National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Young Scientists Fund project, a China Postdoctoral Science Foundation Special Grant, an NSFC General Program project, and a General Program of the Hebei Provincial Natural Science Foundation.

Address:North China Electric Power University, , Beijing, Beijing, China, 102206