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. 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.
Mr. Zicheng Yang
2026 - present
Sun Yat-sen University
Inorganic Chemistry
M.Sc.
2022 - 2026
kunming university of science and technology
material science and engineering
B.E.
Undergraduate Student
Mr. Xianghan Xi
2023 - present
Sun Yat-sen University
Chemistry
B.Sc.
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. Wenxuan Li
Ph.D.
2021 - 2026
Sun Yat-sen University
Inorganic Chemistry
Ph.D.
2017 - 2021
Northwest University
Chemistry
B.Sc.
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.