Chengxiang Xiang

Chengxiang Xiang is a Research Professor of Applied Physics and Materials Science at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), within the Division of Engineering and Applied Science. He also serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Co-founder of Captura Corporation, a carbon removal startup. His research focuses on designing, developing, and demonstrating electrochemical and photoelectrochemical (PEC) devices for solar fuels and carbon-neutral technologies. Key themes include multi-physics simulation, materials integration, and rapid prototyping to advance sustainable energy systems.

Education: Ph.D. in Applied Physics from the University of California, Irvine (2009). Research interests span CO₂ capture/conversion, renewable hydrogen generation, and high-efficiency solar fuel prototypes. His work emphasizes integrating computational modeling with experimental innovation, particularly in ion transport in membranes and catalytic electrode design.

Recent publications highlight advancements in bipolar membranes for CO₂ capture, electrochemical hydrogen production, and comparative studies of solar-driven fuel pathways. His research group collaborates on scalable technologies for climate mitigation, with a focus on bridging laboratory innovation and industrial application.

Xiang’s work is characterized by interdisciplinary approaches, blending materials science, electrochemistry, and environmental engineering to address global energy challenges. For research inquiries, contact him directly via professional networks listed at Caltech.