Principal Investigator

Educational Background:

• Bachelor of Physics, Department of Physics, Tsinghua University, 2007 - 2011

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2011 - 2017

Work Experience:

• Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Princeton  University, 2017 – 2020

• Assistant Professor, School of Materials Science, Peking University, 2020 – Present

Research Domain:

• Theoretical methods development for modeling proton-coupled electron transfer processes in electrochemical systems, with specific interests in the nuclear quantum effect.

• Ab-initio-based atomic-scale models for catalytic surface reactions in energy conversion systems (CO2 reduction, water splitting, fuel cells).

• Multiscale models for electrode/electrolyte interfaces in Li-ion batteries.

Honors and Awards:

• 2021 National Overseas High-level Talent Introduction Program for Young Professionals

Main Academic Part-time:

• Since March 2022, Advisor, AI for Science Institute, Beijing (AISI)