Xuanzi Fan

Xuanzi Fan is a Research Fellow at the University of California, Santa Barbara, conducting research in the Craig Hawker Group at the Materials Research Laboratory (MRL) since July 2022. Her work bridges synthetic chemistry and advanced materials development within UCSB's interdisciplinary research ecosystem.

Her academic journey includes:

• B.S. in Chemistry from Beijing Normal University (2015)
• Graduate studies at National University of Singapore under Prof. Jie Wu

Her research integrates photocatalytic systems with continuous flow methodologies to develop sustainable chemical processes. Current investigations focus on polymer-based photocatalysts for solar energy conversion and precision synthesis techniques, building on her foundational work in the Wu Lab at NUS. This interdisciplinary approach spans materials design, reaction engineering, and renewable energy applications.

Based at the Materials Research Laboratory (MRL) in room 3005, she operates within UCSB's flagship materials research hub that fosters collaboration across chemistry, engineering, and physical sciences disciplines.