Prof. Xingda An | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award
Associate Professor at Soochow University, China
Dr. Xingda An is an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his extensive contributions to the field of plasmonic catalysis and nanoplasmonic photophysics. As an Associate Professor at Soochow University’s Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Dr. An has demonstrated outstanding research leadership, securing multiple research grants, including the prestigious NSFC Young Scientist Fund. His scholarly work, reflected in numerous high-impact publications in top-tier journals, showcases his expertise in molecular spectroscopy and nanomaterials. Dr. An’s innovative research has garnered recognition through awards such as the Outstanding Young Scholar at Soochow University and the Sugata Ray Memorial Award from Boston University.
Professional Profile:
Education🎓
Dr. Xingda An has a solid educational background with a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Boston University, obtained in May 2022. His academic training under Prof. Björn M. Reinhard, a respected figure in the field, provides him with a strong foundation in chemistry and materials science. Additionally, his B.S. in Materials Chemistry from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) further reinforces his expertise in this domain. This strong educational foundation is crucial for establishing credibility and depth in his research work.
Professional Experience 💼
Dr. An’s professional experience is impressive, particularly his current role as an Associate Professor at the Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM) at Soochow University. Since August 2022, he has been leading research initiatives in this capacity. Prior to this, he gained valuable experience as a Research Assistant at Purdue University. His rapid progression to an Associate Professor position indicates a strong trajectory in his academic career, showcasing his leadership and research capabilities.
Research Interest🔍
Academic Background🏅
Dr. An holds several prestigious editorial positions, including Early-Career Editorial Board Member roles for Chin. J. Struct. Chem. and eScience, as well as Editorial Board Member roles for Advances in Materials and Frontiers in Materials. His role as a peer reviewer for over ten journals further solidifies his reputation as an expert in his field. His membership in the Jiangsu Association for Overseas Promotion of Science and Technology (2024-) reflects his active engagement with the scientific community on a global scale.
Publications top noted📜
- Metallic nickel hydroxide nanosheets give superior electrocatalytic oxidation of urea for fuel cells
📜 X Zhu, X Dou, J Dai, X An, Y Guo, L Zhang, S Tao, J Zhao, W Chu, …
🏛 Angewandte Chemie International Edition
📅 2016
🔗 Cited by 401 - Signature of coexistence of superconductivity and ferromagnetism in two-dimensional NbSe2 triggered by surface molecular adsorption
📜 X Zhu, Y Guo, H Cheng, J Dai, X An, J Zhao, K Tian, S Wei, X Cheng Zeng, …
🏛 Nature Communications
📅 2016
🔗 Cited by 110 - Plasmonic photocatalysis of urea oxidation and visible-light fuel cells
📜 X An, D Stelter, T Keyes, BM Reinhard
🏛 Chem
📅 2019
🔗 Cited by 41 - Stiffness of HIV‐1 Mimicking Polymer Nanoparticles Modulates Ganglioside‐Mediated Cellular Uptake and Trafficking
📜 B Eshaghi, N Alsharif, X An, H Akiyama, KA Brown, S Gummuluru, …
🏛 Advanced Science
📅 2020
🔗 Cited by 37 - Wavelength-dependent bifunctional plasmonic photocatalysis in Au/chalcopyrite hybrid nanostructures
📜 X An, JC Kays, IV Lightcap, T Ouyang, AM Dennis, BM Reinhard
🏛 ACS Nano
📅 2022
🔗 Cited by 29 - Plasmonic nano-antimicrobials: properties, mechanisms and applications in microbe inactivation and sensing
📜 X An, S Erramilli, BM Reinhard
🏛 Nanoscale
📅 2021
🔗 Cited by 26 - Hybrid plasmonic photoreactors as visible light-mediated bactericides
📜 X An, N Naowarojna, P Liu, BM Reinhard
🏛 ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
📅 2019
🔗 Cited by 25 - Promises of Plasmonic Antenna‐Reactor Systems in Gas‐Phase CO2 Photocatalysis
📜 Z Zhu, R Tang, C Li, X An, L He
🏛 Advanced Science
📅 2023
🔗 Cited by 19 - Supra‐Photothermal CO2 Methanation over Greenhouse‐Like Plasmonic Superstructures of Ultrasmall Cobalt Nanoparticles
📜 M Cai, C Li, X An, B Zhong, Y Zhou, K Feng, S Wang, C Zhang, M Xiao, …
🏛 Advanced Materials
📅 2024
🔗 Cited by 14 - Niche applications of MXene materials in photothermal catalysis
📜 Z Wu, J Shen, C Li, C Zhang, C Wu, Z Li, X An, L He
🏛 Chemistry
📅 2023
🔗 Cited by 13
