Prof. Dr. Junliang Yang - Thin-film Solar Cells - Best Researcher Award
Central south university - China
Author Profile
🎓 Early Academic Pursuits
Prof. Dr. Junliang Yang began his academic journey with a strong focus on applied physics and materials science, showcasing exceptional talent in advanced material applications. His formative years were dedicated to mastering the fundamentals of thin-film solar cells, flexible electronics, and optoelectronics, which laid a solid foundation for his future breakthroughs in printed electronics and energy devices.
💼 Professional Endeavors
Dr. Yang’s professional career is characterized by leadership in research and innovation. As a distinguished professor, he has led numerous groundbreaking projects in thin-film solar cells, particularly focusing on perovskite and organic thin-film technologies. His professional roles include serving on prestigious editorial boards, national committees, and international organizations, reflecting his expertise and influence in the field.
🔬 Contributions and Research Focus
Dr. Yang has made transformative contributions to the fields of flexible printed electronics, thin-film solar cells, and new energy devices. His research encompasses the development of high-efficiency perovskite solar cells, advanced photodetectors, supercapacitors, and integrated wearable electronics. A notable achievement is his paper in Energy & Environmental Science (2024), where he demonstrated a 25.54% efficiency in triple-cation perovskite solar cells through stress regulation techniques.
🌍 Impact and Influence
With over 12,000 citations and an H-index of 61, Dr. Yang's work is highly influential in advancing sustainable energy solutions and electronics innovation. He is recognized as a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and a National-level leading talent. His contributions have significantly impacted global standards and practices in thin-film solar cells and printed electronics.
🏆Academic Cites
Dr. Yang’s extensive publication record includes more than 310 SCI papers, with over 190 as the first or corresponding author in top-tier journals such as Chemical Reviews, Advanced Materials, and Nano Letters. His scholarly impact, with over 12,000 SCI citations, underscores his pivotal role in shaping modern advancements in energy materials and flexible electronics.
🌟 Legacy and Future Contributions
Prof. Yang’s legacy is defined by his pioneering work in thin-film solar cells and his leadership in printed electronics. His patents (36 applied, 22 authorized) and technology transfers have fostered innovation, while his role in incubating high-tech enterprises demonstrates his commitment to practical applications. Looking forward, Dr. Yang aims to expand the capabilities of renewable energy technologies and wearable electronics, ensuring his work continues to drive progress in sustainability and advanced materials.
🏆Awards and Recognition
Selected among the "Top 100,000 Scientists in the World" for four consecutive years (2021–2023) and the top 2% of scientists globally for five years (2020–2024), Dr. Yang’s accolades highlight his extraordinary achievements and global standing in the scientific community.
📝Thin-film Solar Cells
Dr. Yang’s dedication to advancing thin-film solar cells has resulted in groundbreaking research and innovations. His work on high-efficiency thin-film solar cells through surface micro-etching techniques has set new efficiency records and enhanced global understanding of sustainable energy solutions.
Notable Publication
📝Constructing Ultra-High Current Direct-Current Tribo-Photovoltaic Nanogenerators via Cu/Perovskite Schottky Junction
Authors: Luo, Y., Ding, Y., Liu, Y., Dai, G., Yang, J.
Journal: ACS Nano
Year: 2024
Citations: 0
📝Regulation of Zero-Dimensional Metal Halides by Ions with ns² Lone-Pair Electronic Structure Derived from ns²np² Neutral Atoms
Authors: Luo, J., Luo, Z.-M., Liu, B., Yang, J.-L., Cai, M.-Q.
Journal: Physical Review Applied
Year: 2024
Citations: 0
📝Revisiting the Heterostructure and Electric-Field-Modulation Characteristics of the Ruddlesden-Popper Perovskite Cs₂Pb(SCN)₂Br₂ with Low Exciton-Binding Energy
Authors: Chen, Y.-L., Luo, J., Liu, B., Yu, H.-L., Cai, M.-Q.
Journal: Physical Review Applied
Year: 2024
Citations: 0
📝Grain Boundary Cracks Patching and Defect Dual Passivation with Ammonium Formate for High-Efficiency Triple-Cation Perovskite Solar Cells
Authors: Ding, Y., Wu, Y., Feng, X., Gao, Y., Yang, J.
Journal: Communications Materials
Year: 2024
Citations: 0
📝Bioinspired Tilted Magnetized Flakes as a Self-Powered and Antislip Smart Outsole for Healthcare Monitoring and Human-Machine Interaction
Authors: Zhou, Q., Yue, J., Fang, D., Ji, B., Yang, J.
Journal: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces
Year: 2024
Citations: 0
📝Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Quantum Dot-Decorated In₂O₃ Synaptic Transistors for Neuromorphic Computing
Authors: Zahid, M., Sadiq, M.I., Jin, C., Yang, J., Sun, J.
Journal: Applied Physics Letters
Year: 2024
Citations: 0