Members

PI: Zhenyu (Kevin) Yang

Ph.D., Professor

Dr. Zhenyu Yang is a Professor at the School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Nankai University in 2009 (advisor: Professor Zhen Zhou) and his Ph.D. from the University of Alberta, Canada, in 2014 (supervisor: Professor Jonathan Veinot). From 2014 to 2018, he conducted postdoctoral research in the laboratory of Professor Edward Sargent at the University of Toronto, Canada. In 2018, he joined Sun Yat-sen University as a full-time faculty member.

Research Areas

Semiconductor Synthesis, Surface Chemistry, and Optoelectronic Applications

Contact

Office: Room A918, Chemistry and MSE Building, East Campus, SYSU, Guangzhou

Email: yangzhy63@mail.sysu.edu.cn

Education & Work Experience

2018 - present
Sun Yat-sen University
School of Chemistry
Professor
2014 - 2018
University of Toronto
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
2009 - 2014
University of Alberta
Department of Chemistry
Ph.D.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Xuebiao Deng

Ph.D.

synthesis and applications of low-dimensional silicon and germanium nanomaterials

2024 - present
Sun Yat-sen University
Physical Chemistry
Postdoc
2019 - 2024
Sun Yat-sen University
Inorganic Chemistry
Ph.D.
2015 - 2019
Sun Yat-sen University
Applied Chemistry
B.Sc.

Ming Lai

Ph.D.

synthesis, surface chemistry, and optoelectronic applications of silicon and germanium quantum dots

2024 - present
Sun Yat-sen University
Organic Chemistry
Postdoc
2020 - 2024
Sun Yat-sen University
Inorganic Chemistry
Ph.D.
2017 - 2020
Zhejiang Sci-Tech University
Chemical Engineering
M.E.
2013 - 2017
Xiang Nan University
Applied Chemistry
B.Sc.

Graduate Student

Ms. Wenxuan Li

preparation and energy conversion applications of low-dimensional semiconductors

2021 - present
Sun Yat-sen University
Inorganic Chemistry
Ph.D.
2017 - 2021
Northwest University
Chemistry
B.Sc.

Ms. Meiqi Lin

surface chemistry and optoelectronic applications of silicon and germanium quantum dots.

2022 - present
Sun Yat-sen University
Materials and Chemical Engineering
Ph.D.
2018 - 2022
Sun Yat-sen University
Chemistry
B.Sc.

Mr. Jingpeng Li

mechanisms and applications of organosilicon chemistry

2023 - present
Sun Yat-sen University
Inorganic Chemistry
Ph.D.
2020 - 2023
Yunnan Minzu University
Organic Chemistry
M.Sc.
2016 - 2020
Yunnan Minzu University
Chemistry
B.Sc.

Mr. Yilan Zhang

2025 - present
Sun Yat-sen University
Inorganic Chemistry
Ph.D.
2021 - 2025
Sun Yat-sen University
Chemistry
B.Sc.

Mr. Yihao Zhu

2025 - present
Sun Yat-sen University
Inorganic Chemistry
Ph.D.
2021 - 2025
Sun Yat-sen University
Materials Science and Engineering
B.Sc.

Ms. Meiyu Zhang

Solution-processable semiconductors and optoelectronics

2023 - present
Sun Yat-sen University
Inorganic Chemistry
M.Sc.
2019 - 2023
Northeast Agriculture University
Chemistry
B.E.

Ms. Junya Bao

Silicon- and germanium-based solid-state chemistry

2024 - present
Sun Yat-sen University
Inorganic Chemistry
M.Sc.
2020 - 2024
Sun Yat-sen University
Polymer Material and Engineering
B.E.

Mr. Kaoxian Mo

2025 - present
Sun Yat-sen University
Inorganic Chemistry
M.Sc.
2020 - 2024
South China University of Technology
Chemistry
B.Sc.

Mr. Zefeng Huang

2025 - present
Sun Yat-sen University
Inorganic Chemistry
M.Sc.
2021 - 2025
South China Normal University
Chemistry
B.Sc.

Mr. Jintao Meng

2025 - present
Sun Yat-sen University
Inorganic Chemistry
M.Sc.
2021 - 2025
kunming university of science and technology
material science and engineering
B.E.

Undergraduate Student

Mr. Zijun Huang

2023 - present
Sun Yat-sen University
Chemistry
B.Sc.

Mr. Fengzhe Ji

2023 - present
Sun Yat-sen University
Inorganic Chemistry
B.Sc.

Ms. Yunyu Xian

2024 - present
Sun Yat-sen University
Inorganic Chemistry
B.Sc.

Mr. Yangcheng Cui

2025 - present
Sun Yat-sen University
Inorganic Chemistry
B.Sc.

Mr. Congyu Liu

2025 - present
Sun Yat-sen University
Inorganic Chemistry
B.Sc.

Laboratory assistants

Mr. Golden

2025.09 - Current
Major: Strategy Development for Computer Keyboard and Screen Destruction

Ms. Pearl

2025.07 - Current
Major: Analysis of Mechanical Loading and Response in Human Muscle

Mr. Flash

2025.07 - Current
Major: Game-Theoretic Analysis of Avian Communication and Conflict Resolution

Mr. Green Jr.

2024.07 - Current
Major: Avian Redundant Communication: Theoretical Studies and Applications

Ms. Blue Jr.

2024.10 - Current
Major: Advanced Cutting Techniques for Lettuce Fiber Processing

Ms. Milk Green

2025.10 - Current (Temporary Employee)
Major: High-Speed Indoor Navigation and Obstacle Avoidance Techniques

Alumni

Dr. Huai Chen

Ph.D.

2022 - 2024
Sun Yat-sen University
Physical Chemistry
Postdoc
2018 - 2022
Sun Yat-sen University
Inorganic Chemistry
Ph.D.
2015 - 2018
East China University of Technology
Chemistry
M.Sc.
2010 - 2014
East China University of Technology
Material Science and Engineering
B.Sc.

Dr. Liang Zhao

Ph.D.

2019 - 2024
Sun Yat-sen University
Inorganic Chemistry
Ph.D.
2015 - 2018
Northeast Normal University
Polymer Chemistry and Physics
M.Sc.
2010 - 2014
Jilin University
Applied Chemistry
B.E.

Dr. Linfeng Wei

Ph.D.

2020 - 2024
Sun Yat-sen University
Inorganic Chemistry
Ph.D.
2017 - 2020
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
School of Material and Energy
M.E.
2013 - 2017
Hubei University
School of Material Science and Engineering
B.E.

Dr. Guoying Yao

Ph.D.

2021 - 2025
Sun Yat-sen University
Inorganic Chemistry
Ph.D.
2017 - 2020
Kunming University of Science and Technology
Materials Physics and Chemistry
M.E.
2013 - 2017
Kunming University of Science and Technology
Functional Materials
B.E.

Mr. Zilong Yuan

M.Sc.

2018 - 2021
Sun Yat-sen University
Physical Chemistry
M.Sc.
2014 - 2018
Sun Yat-sen University
Chemical Engineering and Technology
B.Sc.

Ms. Ting Long

B.Sc.

2015 - 2019
Sun Yat-sen University
Chemical Engineering and Technology
B.Sc.

Mr. Chuyi Ni

B.Sc.

2015 - 2019
Sun Yat-sen University
Chemical Engineering and Technology
B.Sc.

Ms. Jie Chen

B.Sc.

2017 - 2021
Sun Yat-sen University
Chemical Engineering and Technology
B.Sc.

Ms. Yueping Cao

B.Sc.

2017 - 2021
Sun Yat-sen University
Chemical Engineering and Technology
B.Sc.

Mr. Hushui Chen

B.Sc.

2017 - 2021
Sun Yat-sen University
Chemical Engineering and Technology
B.Sc.

Mr. Yantao He

B.Sc.

2017 - 2021
Sun Yat-sen University
Chemical Engineering and Technology
B.Sc.

Ms. Yiting Zhang

B.Sc.

2018 - 2022
Sun Yat-sen University
Chemical Engineering and Technology
B.Sc.

Mr. Jianjia He

B.Sc.

2020 - 2024
Sun Yat-sen University
Chemical Engineering and Technology
B.Sc.

Mr. Guodong Huang

B.Sc.