GUO Xugang

Professor GUO Xugang is a distinguished faculty member at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), holding the rank of Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering within the College of Engineering. He joined SUSTech in 2012 as an Associate Professor and was promoted to Full Professor in 2018. His educational background includes a PhD from the University of Kentucky (2009), and Master's/Bachelor's degrees from Lanzhou University.

His research specializes in advanced organic and polymer semiconductors, with applications spanning optoelectronic devices, solar cells, and thermoelectric systems. Key focus areas include n-type polymer design, perovskite photovoltaics, and organic electrochemical transistors. His work has significantly advanced materials for energy conversion and sustainable electronics.

Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on perovskite solar cell optimization, novel n-type polymers, and interfacial engineering. Over 80% of his 2023-2025 papers target efficiency/stability improvements in photovoltaics, while others explore thermoelectrics and transistor technologies. This reflects a consistent focus on renewable energy materials and device physics.

Awards & Honors:

• Shenzhen Peacock Plan Class B Talent (2013)
• Guangdong Pearl River Scholar Distinguished Professor (2018)
• Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher (2023, 2024)
• National Talent Program (2022)

He leads a research group focused on semiconductor synthesis and device fabrication, securing three National Natural Science Foundation grants. The team actively recruits postdoctoral researchers and students specializing in organic chemistry and device physics.