Donghong Yu

Donghong Yu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Bioscience at the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Aalborg University, Denmark. With expertise in applied supramolecular chemistry, Dr. Yu maintains an active research program focused on polymer chemistry, organic photovoltaics, and functional materials, contributing significantly to sustainable energy solutions.

Dr. Yu's research spans polymer physics, solar cell technology, and advanced materials characterization. Key interests include organic photovoltaics (particularly ternary systems achieving over 20% efficiency), molecular imprinted polymers, inorganic-organic hybrids, and X-ray studies of polymeric materials. The work focuses on understanding structure-property relationships to optimize device performance in energy applications.

Publication trends reveal a consistent focus on organic photovoltaic materials with a recent shift toward non-halogenated solvent processing and ternary blend systems. The research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly through the Sino-Danish Center, with significant contributions to improving solar cell efficiency and stability.

Scientific Awards:

• Teacher of the Year (2009)

Dr. Yu has supervised 9 PhD students and secured substantial research funding through 12 major projects including 'Flexible Screen Protectors' (2023-2026), 'Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Biomaterials for Bone Regeneration' (2019-2022), and projects funded by the Danish National Research Foundation. Current research emphasizes sustainable materials processing and high-efficiency photovoltaic systems.

The research group maintains laboratory facilities for polymer synthesis, solar cell fabrication, and advanced materials characterization. Collaborations span academic and industrial partners with particular strength in developing next-generation organic photovoltaic materials and sustainable energy solutions, reflecting strong international networks especially with Chinese research institutions.