معرفی
Dr. Yao Lu is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), where he has served since 2019. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from University College London (UCL) and a Master of Engineering from Dalian University of Technology. His research focuses on functional materials, particularly surface science and nanomaterials for anti-fouling, anti-icing, and low-carbon manufacturing applications. He leads the Yao Lu Lab, which emphasizes collaboration with academia and industry to translate research into practical solutions for energy conservation and climate change mitigation. Dr. Lu is also affiliated with the Centre for Chemical Research and the Centre for Experimental and Applied Physics at QMUL.
Education:
- PhD in Chemistry, UCL (2013–2017)
- Master of Engineering, Dalian University of Technology (2010–2013)
Research Interests:
- Superhydrophobic and superoleophobic surfaces
- Biomimetic materials and droplet manipulation
- Sustainable coatings for anti-corrosion and anti-icing
- Functional nanomaterials for energy storage and water treatment
Grants & Awards:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK)
- Winner of Bayer Open Science Start-up Pitch at Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
- EPSRC Grant: £190,380 for 'Wettability of functionalised micro and nano particles' (2023–2025)
- Innovate UK Grant: £2,500 for 'Sustainable Fluorine-Free Omniphobic Anti-Fouling Coatings' (2025)
Advising & Labs:
Dr. Lu supervises PhD students in topics such as self-cleaning surfaces and actuator design. He is recruiting self-funded and government-funded PhD candidates. His lab is actively involved in organizing international conferences like the '2nd International Meeting on Wetting and Carbon Neutralisation (IMWCN 2025)' to advance global Net Zero goals.
