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Po-Chun Hsu is an Assistant Professor at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) at the University of Chicago. He holds a BS from National Tsing Hua University and a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University, followed by postdoctoral research in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford. Prior to UChicago, he was an Assistant Professor at Duke University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science (2019–2022). His research focuses on dynamic metamaterials, electrochemistry, radiative thermoregulation, and sustainable energy solutions. Notable contributions include cooling textiles recognized by Scientific American and innovations in wearable thermal management systems.
His work integrates nanotechnology, smart materials, and AI to address climate challenges, such as carbon capture and energy-efficient building systems. He leads the Hsu Group and serves on advisory boards for Nano Letters and EcoMat. Awards include the NSF CAREER Award (2022), MIT Technology Review’s Innovators Under 35 (2020), and Sony Faculty Innovation Award (2019).
Research highlights include adaptive thermal devices, photocatalytic hydrogen production, and scalable manufacturing of radiative cooling materials. His lab explores intersections of materials science, environmental engineering, and biomedical applications, such as vascularized electrodes for batteries and bio-inspired membranes for tissue engineering. Current projects emphasize translating lab innovations into real-world solutions for climate resilience and energy sustainability.
