Yiying Wu

Yiying Wu is a Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at The Ohio State University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a B.S. (1998) from the University of Science and Technology of China and a Ph.D. (2003) from the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on materials chemistry for energy conversion and storage, including dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), electrocatalysis, and lithium-ion batteries. He has pioneered studies on nanomaterials, such as Co₃O₄ nanowire arrays and graphene-based composites, to enhance battery performance and energy storage efficiency.

Dr. Wu has received prestigious awards, including the Cottrell Scholar Award (2008) and NSF-CAREER Award (2010). His work is funded by the National Science Foundation and Department of Energy. Recent projects include developing localized high-concentration electrolytes for alkali metal batteries and designing superoxide-based potassium-oxygen batteries. His group emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining materials synthesis, electrochemistry, and nanotechnology.

Key research areas include: (1) DSSC optimization for efficiency and stability, (2) high-rate Li-ion batteries using mesoporous nanowire arrays, and (3) electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reactions. Collaborations with industry and academic institutions have led to impactful innovations in energy storage technologies.

Scientific Awards:

• Cottrell Scholar Award
• NSF-CAREER Award

Advising & Grants: Dr. Wu has mentored students now in faculty, postdoctoral, and industry roles. His grants focus on advancing nanomaterials for energy applications. Recent publications highlight breakthroughs in potassium-ion batteries, solid-state electrolytes, and quantum spin liquid candidates.

Labs/Teams: His research group operates at the interface of chemistry and engineering, with active projects on battery interfaces, nanomaterial fabrication, and electrochemical characterization.