Prof. Vilas Pol | Batteries | Excellence in Research

Professor, Purdue University, United States

Prof. Vilas Pol is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of chemical engineering and energy storage systems. Currently, he serves as a Professor at the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University. With a focus on sustainable energy technologies, his work integrates materials science, electrochemical energy storage, and battery technologies. He has received multiple prestigious awards, including the 2024 Asian American Engineer of the Year and the 2024 Fellowship of the Royal Society of Chemistry. His research also covers energy storage, sustainability, and nanomaterials for a better, greener future.

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Education

Prof. Pol holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Bar-Ilan, Israel, where he worked in advanced materials and nanotechnology. He also completed his M.Phil. and M.Sc. in Chemistry at the University of Pune, India. His early academic foundation laid the groundwork for a career that integrates chemistry, materials science, and engineering. His extensive education and expertise have contributed to innovative solutions in energy storage and chemical processes.

Experience

Prof. Pol has a rich professional journey that includes significant roles such as the Purdue University Faculty Scholar and an Adjunct Professor at IIT Indore. He has been associated with high-profile positions, including a materials scientist at Argonne National Laboratory and a visiting faculty at NIMS, Japan. His expertise spans lithium-ion batteries, energy storage materials, and electrochemical technologies. He has also held postdoctoral appointments, including work at the Intense Pulsed Neutron Source at Argonne National Laboratory, expanding his influence in scientific communities worldwide.

Awards and Honors

Prof. Pol’s remarkable achievements have earned him several prestigious accolades, including the 2024 Asian American Engineer of the Year, the Royal Society of Chemistry Fellowship, and recognition as one of Purdue University’s most impactful faculty inventors. Other notable awards include the 2021 AIChE Excellence in Process Development Research Award and the R&D 100 Award for “Versatile Hard Carbon Microspheres Made from Plastic Waste” (2015). His groundbreaking work has also resulted in multiple Guinness World Records, most recently for the fastest arrangement of elements in the periodic table in 2018.

Research Focus

Prof. Pol’s research revolves around sustainable energy technologies, including the development of advanced materials for energy storage applications such as lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries. He focuses on enhancing battery performance and safety, exploring novel materials like hard carbon microspheres from plastic waste, and improving electrochemical systems. His work in materials science aims to reduce the environmental impact of energy storage devices, driving innovation in clean and efficient technologies for a sustainable future.

Publications

Amorphous GeSnSe nanoparticles as a Li-Ion battery anode with High-Capacity and long cycle performance 🔋

Nonwoven fabric supported flame-retarding quasi-solid electrolyte for wider-temperature safer Li-ion battery 🔥

Operando Fabricated Quasi-Solid-State Electrolyte Hinders Polysulfide Shuttles in an Advanced Li-S Battery ⚡

Glory of Fire Retardants in Li-Ion Batteries: Could They Be Intrinsically Safer? 🔥

Inactivation kinetic parameters of hydrogen peroxide application in commercial sterility of aseptic processing systems 🧴

Ultrathin (15 nm) Carbon Sheets with Surface Oxygen Functionalization for Efficient Pseudocapacitive Na-ion Storage 💡

Innovative amorphous multiple anionic transition metal compound electrode for extreme environments (≤ −80 °C) battery operations 🏔️

Optimization of the Form Factors of Advanced Li-S Pouch Cells ⚡

Graphene triggered catalytic attack on plastic waste produces graphitic shell encapsulation on cobalt nanoparticles for ferromagnetism and stable Li+ ion storage 🔬

Enriched supercapacitive performance of electrochemically tailored β-Co(OH)2/CoOOH nanodiscs from sacrificial Co3(PO4)2·4H2O microbelts 🔋

Prof Byoung-Suhk Kim | energy storage devices | Best Researcher Award

Prof Byoung-Suhk Kim, Jeonbuk National University, South Korea

Prof Byoung-Suhk Kim is a distinguished Professor at Jeonbuk National University, Republic of Korea 🇰🇷. With expertise in materials engineering and a Ph.D. from Hokkaido University, Japan 🎓, he specializes in supercapacitors, transparent flexible electrodes, and electrocatalysts. His extensive international experience includes research roles in the USA, Germany, and Japan 🌍. As an editorial board member for several renowned journals, including ‘Energy and Catalysis’ and ‘Electrochemistry’, he contributes significantly to the field of nanomaterials and polymer science.

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Education

Byoung-Suhk Kim pursued his academic journey with a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (Macromolecular Functions) from Hokkaido University 🎓 in 1999, preceded by an M.S. in Fiber Chemistry 🧪 from Jeonbuk National University, South Korea 🇰🇷 in 1995, and a B.S. in Textile Engineering 🧵 from the same university in 1993. His educational path equipped him with diverse expertise in polymer science and materials engineering, laying a strong foundation for his esteemed career as a professor and researcher in the field of carbon composites and organic materials.

Experience

Byoung-Suhk Kim has held a distinguished career path, currently serving as a Professor 🎓 at Jeonbuk National University, Republic of Korea 🇰🇷 since March 2012. His global experience includes roles such as Visiting Researcher 🌍 at the University of Pennsylvania, USA 🇺🇸 (2019-2020), Global COE researcher 🌐 at Shinshu University, Japan 🇯🇵 (2008-2012), and Principal Researcher at the Kumho Petrochemical R&BD Center 🧪 in Daejeon, Republic of Korea 🇰🇷 (2007-2008). He has also been a distinguished Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellow 🌐 at the Max-Planck Institute for Polymer Research in Germany 🇩🇪 (2003-2005) and held postdoctoral positions at the University of Connecticut, USA 🇺🇸, and Sogang University, South Korea 🇰🇷.

Research Focus

Byoung-Suhk Kim’s research focuses on advanced materials for energy and biomedical applications 🧬⚡️. His work prominently features electrospun nanofibers, exploring their synthesis and applications in supercapacitors and biomaterials. He investigates polymer blends, nanocomposites, and functional coatings, emphasizing properties like water stability, electrocatalytic activity, and mechanical performance. Kim’s contributions extend to scalable synthesis techniques for nanohybrids, enhancing devices such as flexible electrodes and biosensors. His interdisciplinary approach integrates polymer science with nanotechnology to address challenges in energy storage, sensing, and tissue engineering, aiming to develop sustainable and high-performance materials for diverse technological needs.