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Xiao-Yu Cao is an associate professor at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, China, where he has been based since February 2011. His expertise bridges supramolecular chemistry, organic materials, and organometallic systems, with a focus on self-assembly, conjugated architectures, and their optoelectronic or biological applications.
Education:
- 2011.02–present Associate Professor, Xiamen University, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- 2008.12–2011.02 Marie Curie Fellow, University of Eindhoven, Department of Biomedical Engineering (supervisor: Prof. Bert Meijer)
- 2004.09–2009.12 Ph.D. studies, University of Strasbourg, Institute of Supramolecular Science and Engineering (mentor: Prof. Jean-Marie Lehn)
- 2003.07–2004.09 Research Assistant, Peking University, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering (mentor: Prof. Jian Pei)
- 1999.09–2003.07 B.Sc., Peking University, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
Research Interests:
Dr. Cao’s research integrates supramolecular chemistry with materials science. He designs self-assembling systems driven by dynamic covalent bonds, metal coordination, and hydrogen bonding to construct functional architectures. A parallel stream focuses on conjugated organic materials—including BN-embedded heterosuperbenzenes and corannulene derivatives—for applications in photoelectrodes, organic field-effect transistors, and solar cells. Additionally, he explores organometallic aromatic systems built around osmium, elucidating their bonding, reactivity, and electronic properties.
Publication Profile:
Across 2013–2023, Dr. Cao has co-authored >15 high-impact articles in journals such as Nature Communications, Journal of the American Chemical Society, Angewandte Chemie, and Chemical Science Reviews. His work advances three synergistic themes: (1) supramolecular assembly—from grid-like metallo-architectures to chiral polyhedra; (2) organic semiconductors—delivering record electron mobilities and non-fullerene acceptors; and (3) organometallic chemistry—mapping the landscape of osmacycles and metallabenzenes. These studies combine synthetic innovation with detailed structural, spectroscopic, and device characterization.
Scientific Awards:
- Marie Curie Fellowship (European Commission, 2008–2011)
Advising & Grants:
While the provided text does not enumerate specific doctoral or master’s students, Dr. Cao’s active publication record—often with graduate-student co-authors—indicates ongoing research supervision. Grant details are not disclosed.
Laboratory & Teams:
Dr. Cao leads projects within the Supramolecular and Materials Chemistry group at Xiamen University. The team leverages state-of-the-art synthetic, spectroscopic, and device-testing facilities to pursue interdisciplinary research spanning chemistry, materials science, and nanotechnology.