Xile Hu

Xile Hu is a Full Professor of Chemistry at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland, elected to the European Academy of Sciences in 2020. He serves as Director of the Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Catalysis and holds leadership roles in academic governance through committees such as the 65plus advisory committee for the President and the Tenure and Promotion Committee of the Faculty of Basic Sciences.

• Specializes in organometallic chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, and electrocatalysis for energy storage
• Recipient of prestigious awards including the International Catalysis Award (2020) and National Latsis Prize (2017)
• Active member in scientific societies like the Royal Society of Chemistry and Swiss Chemical Society

His research focuses on catalysis and inorganic materials, with a strong emphasis on sustainable chemical synthesis and homogeneous catalysis. He has taught courses at all academic levels, including coordination chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, and frontier topics in sustainable synthesis.

Scientific Awards:

• 2020 International Catalysis Award
• 2019 Fellow, European Academy of Sciences
• 2017 National Latsis Prize
• 2017-2019 Highly Cited Researcher (Web of Science)
• 2010 European Research Council Starting Grant
• 2015 ERC Consolidator Grant