Electrifying the Electrode,
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DevicesSemiconductor devices are the physical presence of information in this digital world, and we aim to contribute to this field through chemical approaches. Additionally, our specific research in chemical sensing devices that generates chemical information is an exciting direction that connects the chemical science with modern information technologies such as IOT, big data, AI and beyond...
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CatalysisOriginated from our expertise in device fabrication, measurement and data analysis, on-chip study of surface and interface chemistry will significantly promote the fundamental understanding of catalytic processes (via innovative techniques such as Electrical Transport Spectroscopy, ETS). In addition, we aim to explore the possibility of using mesoscale micro-environment or field-effect to innovate the catalytic systems.
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ElectrochemistryCombining the mechanistic insights from our original research with the synthetic efforts, we aim to revolutionize the materials and infrastructure design for the next generation sustainable energy, chemical engineering and pharmaceutical industry. We aim to design and develop highly advanced semiconductor, energy and catalytic materials, that find applications in mesoscale catalysis, electro-organic synthesis, electrochemical transistors, sensors, analytical methodologies, and so on.
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Research Projects
On-chip Signaling and Surface Chemistry
We seek to innovate chemical signaling and analytical techniques utilizing on-chip electronic and electrochemical strategies. One exciting outcome is the newly developed Electrical Transport Spectroscopy (ETS) that enables in situ and specific surface studies at the molecular level during active chemical process.
Electrochemical Approaches for Chemical Synthesis
We seek to utilize electrochemical and electrocatalytic approaches to advance the synthetic chemistry, especially organic synthesis. Electroorganic methodologies, along or combined with other technologies such as micro-reactor, offers a more sustainable and precise solution to the future infrastructure of chemical engineering and pharmaceutical industry.
Functional Materials for Mesoscale Catalysis
We seek to design and develop functional materials with mesoscale complexity, in order to create novel chemical recognition, signaling and catalytic pathways, for a variety of practically relevant applications. We seek to explore the possibility of using physical approaches to optimize and control the catalytic (electrochemical, homogeneous and heterogeneous) reactions, and eventually constructing a practical bridge between physics and chemistry.
Nano-electronic based Chemical Sensors
We seek to design and develop highly advanced sensor devices (highly sensitive, selective, low-power, low-cost, wearable, artificial pattern recognition, etc.) that find practical applications in clinical or industrial scenarios.