Institute of Resources and Environment, Beijing Academy of Science and Technology - China
AUTHOR PROFILE
SCOPUS
ORCID
EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS
Junxing Han embarked on his academic journey with a Bachelor's degree from Hebei Normal University, where he developed a novel organometallic reduction method to convert D-(-)-α-phenylglycine to R-(-)-2-phenylglycinol. He continued his studies at the same institution, obtaining a Master's degree under the supervision of Professors Yanqin Liu and Shitian Han, where he synthesized various anticancer compounds and conducted successful cytotoxicity tests.
PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS
Han's professional career is marked by several prestigious positions. He served as an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences from 2012 to 2015. Subsequently, he held post-doctoral positions at Tulane University and the University of Helsinki, working on advanced catalysis and synthesis techniques. From 2018 to 2020, he was an Associate Professor at the Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, before moving to his current role at the Institute of Resources and Environment, Beijing Academy of Science and Technology in 2020.
Throughout his career, Han has made significant contributions to the field of catalysis and energy storage. His research interests include organic-inorganic hybrid materials, single-atom catalysts, Nano Materials and Nano Catalysis and electrocatalysts for energy applications. Notable projects include the development of Fe-based single-atom catalysts for oxygen reduction reactions and the synthesis of dual-site single-atom catalysts for advanced oxidation reactions and hydrogen evolution reactions.
IMPACT AND INFLUENCE
Han's research has had a considerable impact on the scientific community, evidenced by his extensive publication record. His work on single-atom Fe-Nx-C catalysts and their applications in zinc-air batteries has been particularly influential, Nano Materials and Nano Catalysis with high citation rates in prestigious journals like Advanced Functional Materials and Nano Energy. His pioneering research has led to advancements in energy storage technologies and green chemistry, positioning him as a leading figure in his field.