Bio Summary:
Dr. Zhefei Pan is a dedicated and accomplished Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. With a passion for advancing energy conversion and storage technologies, he specializes in fuel cells, flow cells, and electrocatalysis. Dr. Pan’s expertise extends to ammonia-based systems for renewable energy conversion and storage. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, further complemented by an M.Eng. in Engineering Thermophysics and a B.Eng. in Thermal Energy and Power Engineering from Harbin Institute of Technology, China.
Education:
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China (2017-2021)
M.Eng., Engineering Thermophysics, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China (2015-2017)
B.Eng., Thermal Energy and Power Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China (2011-2015)
Research Focus:
Dr. Pan’s research focuses on:
Fuel cells
Flow cells
Electrocatalysis
Energy conversion and storage, with a particular emphasis on ammonia-based systems.
Professional Journey:
Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China (Jan. 2021 – Present)
Research Assistant, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China (Oct. 2020 – Jan. 2021)
Teaching Assistant, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China (Aug. 2017 – Sep. 2020)
Visiting Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London, UK (Apr. 2019 – Aug. 2019)
Honors & Awards:
Highly Cited Paper in Applied Energy (2019)
Merit Prize in HKEIA Innovation & Technology Project Competition Award (2019)
Outstanding Award in ASM Technology Award (2021)
Postgraduate Studentships, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Aug. 2017 – Sep. 2020)
Author Metrics:
Citations: 2,318
Documents: 43
h-index: 19
Research Timeline:
2018-2021: RGC Early Career Scheme – Mass and charge transport in photocatalytic fuel cells
2018-2023: RGC Theme-based Research Scheme – Creation of rechargeable electron-fuels
2022-2024: ECF Environment and Conservation Fund – Sustainability assessment of lithium-ion battery recycling
2023-2025: UGC PolyU – Ammonia as an emerging energy carrier for renewable energy
This bio summary captures Dr. Zhefei Pan’s academic journey, research focus, professional achievements, and notable contributions in the field of energy conversion and storage.
Publications Top Noted & Contributions:
Dr. Pan has authored over 40 journal papers, including highly cited works such as “Advances and challenges in alkaline anion exchange membrane fuel cells” and “Development of a high-performance ammonium formate fuel cell.”
A cost-effective and chemically stable electrode binder for alkaline-acid direct ethylene glycol fuel cells
Aqueous metal-air batteries: Fundamentals and applications
Carbon-free sustainable energy technology: Direct ammonia fuel cells
Ion Transport Characteristics in Membranes for Direct Formate Fuel Cells
Modeling and Simulation of Flow Batteries
