Jenny Y. Yang

Jenny Y. Yang is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of California, Irvine. Her research focuses on the development of inorganic electrocatalysts for chemical fuel generation and utilization, emphasizing bio-inspired secondary coordination sphere effects and thermochemical property optimization.

• Institution: University of California, Irvine
• Department: Chemistry

Research Interests:

• Oxygen activation mechanisms
• Hydrogen production and oxidation
• Carbon dioxide reduction for fuel synthesis
• Thermochemical property effects on catalysis
• Secondary coordination sphere engineering
• Electrochemical carbon capture systems

Scientific Trends: Recent work spans from 2023–2025, covering CO2-to-methane conversion, quantum dot hybrid systems for hydrogen evolution, and computational approaches to CO2 capture agent design. Articles highlight interdisciplinary methods combining inorganic chemistry, electrochemistry, and sustainability-focused engineering.

Contact: Office: 4080 ISEB | Phone: 949-824-1533 | Email: j.yang@uci.edu