About
Dr. Yongde Xia is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Exeter, UK. He earned his PhD from Fudan University, China, and completed postdoctoral training at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and the University of Paris-Sud, France. Prior to joining Exeter, he served as a Research Fellow in the Material Chemistry and Hydrogen Storage Group at the University of Nottingham.
His research focuses on the experimental preparation and characterization of nanostructured porous materials for energy storage and conversion applications. This work intersects multiple disciplines including materials science, chemistry, nanotechnology, and various branches of engineering.
Dr. Xia has authored over 180 peer-reviewed scientific papers, accumulating approximately 12,000 citations and an h-index of 59, reflecting significant scholarly impact in his fields.
His research spans a wide range of areas including Materials Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Inorganic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Condensed Matter Physics, and Energy Storage, among others, indicating a highly interdisciplinary approach to advanced materials development.
Although specific scientific awards are not listed in the available text, his publication record and citation metrics suggest recognition within the scientific community.
Dr. Xia has mentored students and researchers through his academic roles, though specific names of advisees are not provided. He has likely secured research grants to support his work in energy materials, given his extensive publication output and research group involvement, although grant details are not specified.
He is affiliated with the Material Chemistry and Hydrogen Storage research group, previously at the University of Nottingham and currently active at the University of Exeter, contributing to collaborative efforts in sustainable energy technologies.
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