Juqin Zeng

Juqin Zeng is a Fixed-term Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT) at Politecnico di Torino, Italy. She is affiliated with the Institute of Fundamental Physics and Materials for Nanotechnology and serves as a member of the College of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Automotive Engineering. Her academic work spans teaching and research, with active roles in both undergraduate and PhD-level instruction.

Her research interests lie at the intersection of electrochemistry, materials science, and sustainable energy technologies. She focuses on the development and characterization of advanced nanomaterials for applications in fuel cells, CO₂ reduction, and electrocatalysis. Her expertise includes heterogeneous catalysis, physical chemistry of electrified interfaces, and structural analysis of functional materials.

The recent articles highlight a strong trend in electrochemical CO₂ conversion, particularly toward formate and ethylene, as well as improvements in oxygen reduction catalysts for fuel cells. These works emphasize material design, interfacial engineering, and performance optimization under practical operating conditions, aligning with global efforts in carbon neutrality and renewable energy storage.

Her scientific recognition includes the Learning to Teach (L2T) Open Badge from Politecnico di Torino, awarded in 2024, reflecting her commitment to pedagogical excellence. While no major research prizes are listed, her sustained publication record in high-impact journals indicates a growing research profile.

Juqin Zeng actively mentors PhD students across disciplines such as Chemical Engineering, Physics, and Materials Science. She is involved in research grants and collaborative projects focused on sustainable materials and energy systems, though specific grant titles are not detailed. Her teaching contributions include course collaboration in Physics I for Automotive Engineering and leading PhD-level instruction on instrumental methods of electrified interfaces.

She conducts her research within the Field-Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy Laboratory (FESEM) at DISAT, which supports advanced material characterization. Her work is embedded in interdisciplinary teams focused on nanotechnology, catalysis, and energy materials, contributing to both fundamental understanding and technological innovation.