Jun Huang

Dr. Jun Huang is an Assistant Professor at Forschungszentrum Jülich, leading the Helmholtz Young Investigator Group focused on the 'Theory of Electrocatalytic Interfaces.' He is affiliated with the Institute of Energy Technologies (IET), specifically in the department of Theory and Computer-Based Modelling of Materials in Energy Technology.

His research centers on theoretical electrocatalysis and electrochemical interfaces, with expertise in:

• Electrical double layer phenomena and capacitance behavior
• Density-potential functional theory for metal-solution interfaces
• Multiscale modeling of electrochemical reaction environments
• Electrocatalyst design through computational methods
• Ion transport and interfacial structuring in energy systems

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on developing fundamental theoretical frameworks for understanding electrocatalytic interfaces, with recurring themes in double-layer effects, reaction kinetics, and computational method development. The work bridges theoretical electrochemistry with applications in energy conversion and storage.

Major recognitions include:

• Helmholtz Young Investigator Group Grant
• European Research Council Starting Grant

Dr. Huang leads a computational research group developing advanced theoretical models to decipher electrocatalytic processes. His team focuses on creating predictive frameworks for interfacial reactions relevant to energy technologies.