Two Highly Cited Researchers from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University are featured in Nature Portfolio for their impactful research on materials science.
Prof. Gang LI, Chair Professor of Energy Conversion Technology and Professor in the Department of Electronic and Information Engineering and Prof. Feng YAN, Chair Professor of Organic Electronics and Professor in the Department of Applied Physics are among the Highly Cited Researchers 2022 by Clarivate Analytics.
In the Nature Portfolio feature, Prof. LI and Prof. YAN shared their research on advanced materials with breakthrough results and major global impacts. They are both leading global advancements in organic solar cells, perovskites and organic transistor-based sensors. Their global leadership in advanced materials epitomises the focus of researchers at PolyU on science that contributed to society.
Silicone-based solar cells have become ubiquitous, but their high production cost, and lack of flexibility, present limitations. Prof. Li’s research on “plastic” photovoltaics based on organic polymers — or organic photovoltaics (OPV) — are a promising alternative with potential for cheap fabrication as thin flexible films.
Prof. YAN’s novel research on advanced materials, including organic semiconductors and perovskite materials, has greatly advanced biosensors, optoelectronic devices such as photodetectors and solar cells, and other technologies.
The inclusion of PolyU academics in the Highly Cited Researchers 2022 list is a testament to the University’s pursuit of research excellence and commitment to positive societal impact on various fronts.
For more: https://www.nature.com/articles/d42473-023-00143-3
