Affiliation: Peking University, Beijing
University / Institution: Peking University
Department: College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
Designation: Associate Professor
Email: xufan@pku.edu.cn
Country: China
Prof. Dr. Fan Xu is an Associate Professor at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), China. He received his Ph.D. in Materials Science from McMaster University, Canada. His research focuses on renewable energy materials, perovskite solar cells, photovoltaic technologies, energy storage materials, and advanced characterization techniques for next-generation sustainable energy systems.
Dr. Xu has extensive academic and industrial research experience in developing high-efficiency perovskite photovoltaics, perovskite–silicon tandem solar cells, wide-bandgap solar cells, and innovative materials for clean energy applications. He has led and participated in several major research projects related to solar energy technologies, battery materials, and sustainable energy solutions.
He has published more than 50 peer-reviewed research articles in internationally recognized journals, including Advanced Energy Materials, Nano Energy, Advanced Materials, Energy & Environmental Science, Joule, and Journal of Energy Chemistry. He has also contributed to patents, technical standards, and scientific advancements in photovoltaic and energy material technologies.
Dr. Xu actively contributes to the scientific community as an editorial board member and guest editor for journals related to energy materials, photovoltaics, and sustainable technologies. His expertise in renewable energy conversion, advanced materials engineering, and net-zero energy innovations supports the advancement of clean and sustainable energy research.