Prof. Dr Danni Lei | Materials for Secondary Batteries | Best Researcher Award
Prof. Dr. Danni Lei is a leading materials scientist specializing in energy storage and nanomaterials . She earned her Ph.D. from Hunan University with joint training at Georgia Institute of Technology
and completed postdoctoral research at Tsinghua University (2016-2018)
. Now a full professor at Sun Yat-sen University, she has published 55+ SCI-indexed papers
, including Science, and holds 12 patents
. Her innovations in metal alkoxide nanowires revolutionize battery materials
. As an editorial board member and industry collaborator, she bridges academia and real-world applications, making her a standout scientist in materials research
.
Prof. Dr Danni Lei Sun Yat-sen, Zhongshan, University, School of Materials Science and Engineering, China
Profile
Education 
Prof. Dr. Danni Lei earned her Ph.D. in 2016 from Hunan University , with joint training at Georgia Institute of Technology (USA)
through a prestigious Chinese government scholarship
. She further advanced her expertise with postdoctoral research at Tsinghua University (2016-2018)
. In 2018, she was selected for Sun Yat-sen University’s esteemed “Hundred Talents Program”
, where she rapidly progressed in academia. Her exceptional contributions led to her promotion as a full professor in 2023
. With a strong academic foundation and global exposure, she continues to excel in materials science research
.
Experience 
Prof. Dr. Danni Lei earned her Ph.D. from Hunan University in 2016, with joint training at Georgia Institute of Technology (USA) through a Chinese government scholarship. She then pursued postdoctoral research at Tsinghua University (2016-2018)
, deepening her expertise in materials science. In 2018, she was recruited under Sun Yat-sen University’s prestigious “Hundred Talents Program”
and rapidly advanced in her career. Her exceptional contributions led to her promotion to full professor in 2023
. With a strong background in academia and research, she continues to drive innovation in energy storage and nanomaterials
.
Research Focus 
Prof. Dr. Danni Lei specializes in materials for secondary batteries, focusing on advancing next-generation energy storage technologies . Her research explores high-performance battery materials, including metal alkoxide nanowires synthesized through a catalyst-free selective dealloying technique
. This innovation significantly reduces production costs while enhancing efficiency. She also works on lithium-ion battery electrolytes, collaborating with industry partners to develop cutting-edge solutions
. Her work bridges fundamental research with real-world applications, aiming to revolutionize energy storage for sustainable and high-capacity battery systems
. Her contributions play a crucial role in shaping the future of battery technology
.
Contributions 
Prof. Dr. Danni Lei has made groundbreaking contributions to materials science and energy storage . She has published over 50 research papers in prestigious journals, including Science
. Her pioneering work on a catalyst-free selective dealloying technique enables the transformation of bulk alloys into metal alkoxide nanowires under ambient conditions
. This innovative approach allows kilogram-scale production in standard laboratories, reducing costs by 50% while enhancing performance
. The resulting high-performance electrodes, separators, and electrolytes show immense potential for industrial commercialization, shaping the future of next-generation energy storage solutions
.
Publications 
Regulate the Chemical Property of the Carbon Nanospheres Layer Modified on the Surface of Sodium Metal Anode to Achieve High-Load Battery
- Authors: C. Li, X. Zheng, M. Sun, D. Lei, C. Wang
- Journal: Nano Research, 2024
Double-Layer Carbon Coated on the Micrometer Bismuth by Photothermal Effect as Anode for High-Rate Sodium-Ion Batteries
- Authors: X. Zou, S. Ye, C. Ou, D. Lei, C. Wang
- Journal: Energy Storage Materials, 2024
The Lithium Storage Mechanism of Zero-Strain Anode Materials with Ultralong Cycle Lives
- Authors: Z. Li, D. Yu, J. Xie, D. Lei, C. Wang
- Journal: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 2024
Built-In Electric Field of In Situ Formed Artificial Interface Layer Induces Fast and Uniform Sodium-Ions Transmission to Achieve a Long-Term Stable Sodium Metal Battery Under Harsh Conditions
- Authors: J. Xie, Z. Li, X. Zheng, D. Lei, C. Wang
- Journal: Advanced Functional Materials, 2024
3D Porous Reduced Graphene Cathode and Non-Corrosive Electrolyte for Long-Life Rechargeable Aluminum Batteries
- Authors: X. Zheng, Y. Xie, F. Tian, D. Lei, C. Wang
- Journal: Energy Materials and Devices, 2024
The Intermolecular Interaction Enables Ordered Ion Transport in Quasi-Solid-State Electrolyte for Ultra-Long Life Lithium-Metal Battery
- Authors: C. Ou, S. Ye, Z. Li, D. Lei, C. Wang
- Journal: Energy Storage Materials, 2024