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1Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry (TIPC), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, 100190, China.
Summary
Professor Tierui Zhang is a leading researcher in photochemical conversion and optoelectronic materials. His extensive publication record and numerous accolades highlight significant contributions to materials science and energy research.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Photochemistry
- Optoelectronics
Background:
- Professor Tierui Zhang holds a professorship at the Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
- He directs the Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials.
- He is an associate editor for Science Bulletin and serves on editorial boards for multiple journals.
Discussion:
- Professor Zhang has authored over 200 SCI-indexed publications.
- His research has garnered over 14,000 citations and a h-index of 64.
- He is recognized in the Highly Cited Researchers 2018/2019 list by Clarivate Analytics.
Key Insights:
- His work is cited in high-impact journals such as Nature Communications, Chemical Society Reviews, Advanced Materials, Angewandte Chemie, and Journal of the American Chemical Society.
- He has received prestigious fellowships and support programs, including the Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship and Royal Society-Newton Advanced Fellowship.
- Awards include the 2019 Nano Research Young Innovators Award and recognition as an Outstanding Young Scientist in Photochemistry and Photocatalysis.
Outlook:
- Professor Zhang was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) in 2017.
- His contributions highlight significant advancements in photochemical conversion and optoelectronic materials.
- His career trajectory indicates continued impact and leadership in the field of energy materials.
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