Prof. Dr. Jie Zou | Sensors | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jie Zou is a dedicated researcher in the field of electrochemical gas sensors and battery safety, with significant contributions to MEMS-based hydrogen sensors and solid-state electrolyte technologies. He earned his Ph.D. in Communication and Information Engineering from Ningbo University with joint doctoral training at the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, following his master’s in communication and information systems and bachelor’s in applied physics at Ningbo University. His professional journey includes roles as an engineer in the automotive sensor industry, assistant professor, and later professor at Ningbo University, along with postdoctoral research at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China and a visiting scholar position at the Georgia Institute of Technology. His research interests cover electrochemical gas sensors, hydrogen safety in lithium-ion batteries, and solid oxide fuel cell materials. He has led several funded research projects supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, Zhejiang Provincial funding, and the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, focusing on innovative approaches to gas sensing and energy applications. His work has been widely published in high-impact journals such as Sensors and Actuators B, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, IEEE Sensors Journal, and ACS Applied Nano Materials, demonstrating both theoretical advancements and applied outcomes. Dr. Zou has been recognized for his leadership in guiding students, fostering collaborations, and contributing to sensor technologies that address industrial and environmental challenges. His strong research skills in electrochemistry, MEMS fabrication, and materials characterization highlight his technical expertise, with citations exceeding 10.