Li-Zhu Wu

Prof. Li-Zhu Wu is a renowned Professor of Chemistry at the Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), where she has worked since 1998. She serves as Director of the Lab of Supramolecular Photochemistry, focusing on advanced photochemical research.

Education:

• B.Sc. in Chemistry (1990), Lanzhou University, China
• Ph.D. in Photographic Chemistry (1995), Chinese Academy of Sciences

Her research spans three major areas: artificial photosynthesis for energy conversion (hydrogen/oxygen evolution, CO₂ reduction), visible light catalysis for organic transformations (bond activation), and photoinduced electron/energy transfer in supramolecular systems. This work intersects photochemistry, catalysis, and materials science.

Scientific Awards:

• National Natural Science Foundation: Distinguished Young Scholar (2001), Outstanding Overseas Chinese Youth Fund (2007)
• CAS: Hundred Talents Program (2006), Ten Outstanding Women (2009), Zhu Li Yuehua Outstanding Teacher (2011)
• National awards: New Century Talents Project (2004), Physical Organic Chemistry Award (2013), Youth Science and Technology Award (2007)

Prof. Wu has published over 230 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, with research trends showing sustained impact in supramolecular photochemistry and solar energy conversion. Her laboratory focuses on designing novel photochemical systems for clean energy production and sustainable chemical transformations.