Fang Lu

Fang Lu serves as Staff Scientist at Brookhaven National Laboratory's Center for Functional Nanomaterials (2012-present) and Adjunct Professor at Stony Brook University (2021-present), focusing on nanomaterial synthesis for energy applications.

Education

• Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Research Focus

Dr. Lu pioneers shape/size-controllable nanoparticle synthesis (Au, Ag, Pd, Pt) and multi-component nanostructures using DNA-driven assembly. His work bridges structural characterization (SAXS/EM) with functional applications in electrocatalysis and plasmonics, targeting energy-conversion materials. Expertise spans particle surface modification, collective optical properties, and biomolecule functionalization.

Publication Trends

Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal evolution from fundamental synthesis toward applied energy systems: DNA-mediated chiral nanomaterials for sensing, facet-specific electrocatalysis (e.g., glycerol oxidation), and perovskite solar cell enhancements. Consistent themes include nanocrystal interface engineering and translating structural control into functional properties.

Laboratory Context

At Brookhaven's Center for Functional Nanomaterials, Dr. Lu utilizes state-of-the-art nanofabrication and characterization facilities within a multidisciplinary team advancing energy, quantum, and biological nanotechnology research.