Research Highlights
Developed a general method for automatic beamline optimization based on AI/ML and extended this method to multiple beamlines & light sources
Discovered the first stable Ni(OH)2 nanoribbon phase. It has been proven to be one of the best oxygen evolution reaction catalysts. Moreover, it also shows excellent methanol oxidation reaction performance, which is expected to replace Pt in the fuel cell. This material will play an important role in the future of clean energy.
Developed a novel method based on operando XAFS technique to study the surface storage mechanism of batteries. An important application is to study a TiO2(B) Li-ion battery. The surface storage effect can contribute 90% more extra capacity of the battery. This is a general method, which can be applied to study other battery system.
Developed the highest spatial resolution EXAFS data analysis method, which is three time more precise than conventional methods and approaching the resolution limit of the uncertainty principle.

Awards & Recognition
Highly Cited Researcher 2021
Highly Cited Researcher in the field of Chemistry - 2022