Associate Research Fellow | East China University of Science and Technology | China
Dr. Yu Peng, Associate Research Fellow at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, has built an impressive academic and research career with a strong focus on materials chemistry and energy-related applications, where Artificial Neural Networks play a pivotal role in his innovative work. With a B.Sc. in Pharmacy from Nanchang University and a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry under joint supervision at ShanghaiTech University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, he deepened his expertise before advancing as a Post-doctor and then securing his current academic position. Dr. Yu Peng’s professional experience demonstrates his dedication to exploring polar and ferroelectric materials, two-dimensional photoelectric materials, photocatalytic hydrogen production, and photocatalytic biomass conversion, where Artificial Neural Networks are consistently applied to enhance predictive modeling, structural optimization, and performance analysis. His research has earned prestigious awards such as the Carbon Future Young Investigator Honorable Mention Award and multiple national scholarships, reflecting his outstanding contributions to science. Widely published in leading journals, his work bridges experimental material synthesis with Artificial Neural Networks modeling to design high-performance perovskites and hybrid semiconductors. His research skills encompass advanced materials characterization, computational simulations, and integration of Artificial Neural Networks in analyzing photoelectric and catalytic behaviors. Dr. Yu Peng’s career reflects a fusion of theoretical insight and practical applications, and his achievements in Artificial Neural Networks demonstrate his commitment to driving forward sustainable energy materials, innovative photocatalysts, and advanced optoelectronic devices, making him a recognized contributor to the global research community.
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Featured Publications
1. Zhang, J., Zhang, Y., Peng, Y., Wang, M. M., Zhu, Y., Wang, X., Tang, Y. Y., Ding, P. C., Liu, P. F., & Yang, H. G. (2025). Template-free synthesis of single-crystal SrTiO₃ nanocages for photocatalytic overall water splitting. Chemical Communications.
2. Peng, Y., Li, L., Xu, Y., Wang, X., & Hou, Y. (2025). Two-dimensional multilayered ferroelectric with polarization-boosted photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. Catalysts.
3. Peng, Y., Zhang, Y., Wang, X., Sui, X. Y., Lin, M. Y., Zhu, Y., Jing, C., Yuan, H. Y., Yang, S., Liu, P. F., et al. (2024). Polar aromatic two-dimensional Dion–Jacobson halide perovskites for efficient photocatalytic H₂ evolution. Angewandte Chemie.
4. Peng, Y., Zhang, Y., Wang, X., Sui, X. Y., Lin, M. Y., Zhu, Y., Jing, C., Yuan, H. Y., Yang, S., Liu, P. F., et al. (2024). Polar aromatic two-dimensional Dion–Jacobson halide perovskites for efficient photocatalytic H₂ evolution. Angewandte Chemie International Edition.
5. Liu, D., Zheng, Y., Sui, X. Y., Wu, X. F., Zou, C., Peng, Y., Liu, X., Lin, M., Wei, Z., Zhou, H., et al. (2024). Universal growth of perovskite thin monocrystals from high solute flux for sensitive self-driven X-ray detection. Nature Communications.