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Yu Xiao is an Assistant Professor at Shenzhen University of Technology's School of New Materials and New Energy since January 2023. Previously, he served as an Associate Research Fellow at Sun Yat-sen University's School of Materials Science and Engineering (2016-2022) and as a Research Fellow at Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Fashion and Textiles (2022). His academic journey includes a PhD in Materials Processing Engineering from Sun Yat-sen University (2016), Master's in Mechanical Design and Theory from Shenyang Aerospace University (2013), and Bachelor's in Mechanical Manufacturing and Automation from Liaocheng University (2010).
- PhD (2016): Sun Yat-sen University, Materials Processing Engineering
- Master (2013): Shenyang Aerospace University, Mechanical Design and Theory
- Bachelor (2010): Liaocheng University, Mechanical Manufacturing and Automation
Dr. Xiao's research focuses on advanced materials for electrochemical energy storage systems, particularly sodium-ion, lithium-ion, and zinc-ion batteries, as well as wearable and flexible energy storage devices. His work bridges fundamental materials science with practical applications in next-generation battery technologies, emphasizing sustainable approaches to energy storage. He has developed innovative methods for creating highly ordered electrode materials with improved efficiency and durability, including work on hard carbon anodes for sodium-ion batteries and foldable metal films for flexible electronics.
His publication record demonstrates a consistent trajectory from fundamental materials synthesis (early career work on TiO2 nanostructures for solar cells) to increasingly sophisticated battery technologies. Recent publications (2022-2024) highlight breakthroughs in sodium-ion battery anodes with near-perfect initial coulombic efficiency, battery recycling technologies, and covalent organic frameworks for cathode materials. His work shows strong interdisciplinary connections between materials science, electrochemistry, and sustainable engineering, with practical applications in both consumer electronics and large-scale energy storage.
- Outstanding Instructor of the 9th Guangdong Material Innovation Competition (2019)
- National Postgraduate Scholarship (2012)
As Principal Investigator, Dr. Xiao leads multiple significant research projects including a National Natural Science Foundation Youth Science Fund Project (RMB 300,000), a High-end Talent Project (RMB 3 million), and several provincial and institutional grants totaling over RMB 5 million in active funding. His projects focus on developing advanced materials for flexible energy storage devices, with particular emphasis on sodium-ion batteries and foldable lithium-ion battery technologies. While student advising isn't explicitly mentioned in the provided materials, his role as Assistant Professor and Principal Investigator suggests he likely mentors graduate students in his research group.
Dr. Xiao's research integrates multiple laboratories and facilities across institutions, including the State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technology where he has participated in projects related to sodium-ion battery development. His current work at Shenzhen University of Technology appears to focus on building a research team dedicated to next-generation energy storage solutions, with particular emphasis on flexible and wearable battery technologies that can withstand mechanical deformation while maintaining high energy density.
