Dr. Van-Phu Vu | Energy storage devices | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral researcher at Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials (KIMM), Vietnam

Dr. Van-Phu Vu is an accomplished researcher in the field of materials science, with a specialization in flexible energy storage devices, self-healing electronic materials, and polymer electronics. His academic journey spans multiple prestigious institutions, where he has contributed significantly to research and development in advanced materials. Dr. Vu has worked extensively in fabricating self-healable electronic devices, organic photovoltaics, and stretchable/flexible sensors, making notable strides in sustainable and high-performance material applications.

Profile

Scholar

Education

Dr. Vu obtained his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Jeonbuk National University (JBNU), Korea, where he focused on self-healing conducting polymer composites for flexible energy storage devices. Prior to that, he earned his M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), specializing in the electrochemical synthesis of molecularly imprinted polymers for antibiotic residue detection. His foundational studies include a B.S. in Materials Science with a focus on semiconductor materials from Vietnam National University-Hanoi University of Science (VNU-HUS), where he conducted research on SiO2-coated Fe3O4 nanoparticles for DNA extraction.

Experience

Dr. Vu has a diverse research background, currently serving as a postdoctoral researcher at the Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials (KIMM). His work involves developing molecular encoding-based ultra-adhesive dry thick electrode technology for high-energy-density secondary batteries. He has also contributed as a project team member in multiple research projects at JBNU, SEOULTECH, and NACENTECH, where he worked on advanced polymer composites, biosensors, and flexible display technologies. His research tenure includes collaborations with academic and industrial partners, emphasizing high-performance materials for energy and sensor applications.

Research Interests

Dr. Vu’s research interests lie at the intersection of materials science and energy applications. His primary focus areas include flexible energy storage devices, self-healing electronic materials, and polymer electronics. He is actively involved in the fabrication of conductive and biomimetic self-healing materials, stretchable sensors, and next-generation organic photovoltaics. His expertise in electrochemical measurements and material characterizations has enabled groundbreaking advancements in sustainable and high-performance electronics.

Awards

Dr. Vu has been the recipient of several prestigious awards, recognizing his excellence in research and academic contributions. Notably, he has received multiple Certificates of Merit for outstanding research achievements under the BK21 Graduate School Innovation Project at JBNU. He has also been awarded the full Brain Korea 21 (BK21) Plus Scholarship for graduate students from the Korea Research Foundation. His contributions to the scientific community have been acknowledged through competitive research funding and commendations from renowned institutions.

Publications

Dr. Vu has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles in high-impact scientific journals. Below are some of his notable publications:

1. Vu, V.-P., Nguyen, T.L.N., Luong, M.T., et al. (2025) – “Visible light-driven GO/Ag-ZnO ternary composites for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of amoxicillin” (Next Materials). Cited by: 10 articles.
2. Wang, Y., Park, B.S., Vu, V.-P., Lee, S.-H. (2025) – “Self-healing conducting composite electrodes derived from PET plastic wastes for flexible supercapacitors” (Polymer Engineering & Science). Cited by: 8 articles.
3. Vu, V.-P., Kim, S.H., Mai, V.D., et al. (2024) – “Bio-based conductive polyurethane composites with enhanced self-healing ability” (Journal of Materials Science & Technology). Cited by: 12 articles.
4. Nguyen, D.C.T., Kim, B.-S., Oh, G.-H., et al. (2023) – “Incorporation of carbon quantum dots with PEDOT: PSS for high-performance organic solar cells” (Synthetic Metals). Cited by: 15 articles.
5. Karan, P., Vu, V.-P., Chakraborty, R., et al. (2023) – “Barnacle carapace-chitosan supported nano Al-W alloy electrocatalyst for sustainable bio-glycerol valorization” (Chemical Engineering Journal Advances). Cited by: 18 articles.
6. Vu, V.-P., Mai, V.D., Lee, S.-H. (2022) – “Hybrid carbon nanofillers/polymer composites as self-healable current collector for flexible supercapacitors” (Journal of Alloys and Compounds). Cited by: 20 articles.
7. Vu, V.-P., Mai, V.D., Nguyen, D.C.T., Lee, S.-H. (2022) – “Flexible and self-healable supercapacitor with high capacitance restoration” (ACS Applied Energy Materials). Cited by: 25 articles.

Conclusion

Based on his strong academic background, prolific research output, technological innovation, and contributions to academia, Van-Phu Vu is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work in materials science and flexible electronics has had a meaningful impact, making him a deserving nominee for this recognition.