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Dr. Xiaonan Shan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Houston. His research focuses on advanced imaging and sensing techniques for applications in energy storage, catalytic reactions, environmental monitoring, and biomedical systems. He leads the Laboratory for Advanced Imaging and Sensing, developing optical microscopy, spectroscopy, and chemical sensing methods to study battery dynamics, CO₂ capture, and hydrogen production. Notable contributions include in-operando optical microscopy for battery reactions, electrochemical impedance imaging, and SERS-based biosensors. He has advised numerous students and collaborated with researchers across disciplines. Current projects include AI-driven self-driving labs for material discovery and wireless subsurface CO₂ monitoring systems.
Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Arizona State University), M.S. and B.S. in Electrical Engineering (Peking University).
Research emphasizes battery interfacial reactions, CO₂ mineralization, and plasmonic-based sensing. Recent publications highlight advancements in solid-state battery imaging, dendrite-free zinc batteries, and microwave plasma for environmental applications. His lab offers PhD opportunities in optical imaging and catalytic material research.
Labs/Teams: Laboratory for Advanced Imaging and Sensing, collaborations with Drs. Yang Yang, Jiefu Chen, and Lars Grabow.
