Xiao-Yu CAOView profile
Associate Professor
Xiao-Yu Cao is an associate professor at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Xiamen University , China, where he has been based since February 2011. His expertise bridges supramolecular chemistry, organic materials, and organometallic systems, with a focus on self-assembly, conjugated architectures, and their optoelectronic or biological applications. Education: 2011.02–present Associate Professor, Xiamen University, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 2008.12–2011.02 Marie Curie Fellow, University of Eindhoven, Department of Biomedical Engineering (supervisor: Prof. Bert Meijer) 2004.09–2009.12 Ph.D. studies, University of Strasbourg, Institute of Supramolecular Science and Engineering (mentor: Prof. Jean-Marie Lehn) 2003.07–2004.09 Research Assistant, Peking University, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering (mentor: Prof. Jian Pei) 1999.09–2003.07 B.Sc., Peking University, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering Research Interests: Dr. Cao’s research integrates supramolecular chemistry with materials science . He designs self-assembling systems driven by dynamic covalent bonds, metal coordination, and hydrogen bonding to construct functional architectures. A parallel stream focuses on conjugated organic materials —including BN-embedded heterosuperbenzenes and corannulene derivatives—for applications in photoelectrodes, organic field-effect transistors, and solar cells. Additionally, he explores organometallic aromatic systems built around osmium, elucidating their bonding, reactivity, and electronic properties. Publication Profile: Across 2013–2023, Dr. Cao has co-authored >15 high-impact articles in journals such as Nature Communications , Journal of the American Chemical Society , Angewandte Chemie , and Chemical Science Reviews . His work advances three synergistic themes: (1) supramolecular assembly —from grid-like metallo-architectures to chiral polyhedra; (2) organic semiconductors —delivering record electron mobilities and non-fullerene acceptors; and (3) organometallic chemistry —mapping the landscape of osmacycles and metallabenzenes. These studies combine synthetic innovation with detailed structural, spectroscopic, and device characterization. Scientific Awards: Marie Curie Fellowship (European Commission, 2008–2011) Advising & Grants: While the provided text does not enumerate specific doctoral or master’s students, Dr. Cao’s active publication record—often with graduate-student co-authors—indicates ongoing research supervision. Grant details are not disclosed. Laboratory & Teams: Dr. Cao leads projects within the Supramolecular and Materials Chemistry group at Xiamen University. The team leverages state-of-the-art synthetic, spectroscopic, and device-testing facilities to pursue interdisciplinary research spanning chemistry, materials science, and nanotechnology.
