Research Interests

1. Heterogeneous Catalysis: Developing high-performance catalytic systems for hydrogen production and storage.

2. In-situ Characterization: Advancing in-situ/operando characterization techniques to understand catalytic mechanisms at the molecular and atomic levels.

3. Industrial Application: Driving the development of catalytic processes with practical industrial prospects to meet market demands.

Education and Professional Experience

1. 2025 – Present: Assistant Professor, Center for Advanced Light Source / Department of Chemistry, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)

2. 2023 – 2025: Boya Postdoctoral Fellow, Peking University (Supervisor: Academician Ding Ma)

3. 2018 – 2023: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University (Supervisor: Academician Ding Ma)

4. 2014 – 2018: B.Sc. in Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical, Environmental and Biological Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology

Research Areas and Philosophy

My research focuses on heterogeneous catalysis related to hydrogen production, with a systematic development of catalytic systems for methanol steam reforming. 

My work is guided by four pillars:

1. Innovating New Reactions: Developing novel catalytic processes with high application value to address national strategic needs ("Innovation").

2. Optimizing Catalysts: Designing high-performance catalysts that balance activity, selectivity, stability, and cost-effectiveness for key reaction systems ("Efficiency").

3. In-depth Mechanistic Studies: Utilizing advanced in-situ/operando techniques to reveal the dynamic evolution of catalyst structures and reaction processes at atomic-molecular scales, elucidating structure-activity relationships ("Precision").

4. Promoting Practical Applications: Focusing on hydrogen energy production and utilization by developing efficient, industrial-scale catalysts to bridge the gap between lab research and industrialization ("Application").

Academic Achievements and Awards

To date, I have published 44 academic papers, including 15 publications as the first author (including co-first authors), such as Nature, Nature Catalysis, JACS, Angew. Chem., Nature Commun., Chem, and ACS Catalysis. I hold 3 filed patents for inventions.

Peking University Outstanding Postdoctoral Fellow (2025)

Carbon Future Young Investigator Award (2025)

"Minzhu" Award in Physical Chemistry, Peking University (2025)

Peking University "May Fourth" Scholarship (2022)

Recruitment

Our research group is actively seeking motivated Graduate Students, Postdoctoral Fellows, and Research Assistants. We warmly welcome young scholars passionate about catalysis science to join our team!