Members | Chen Wei's Group

Dr. CHEN Wei is currently a Professor in both Chemistry Department and Physics Department at National University of Singapore (NUS). He received his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Nanjing University (China) in 2001, Ph.D. degree from Chemistry Department at NUS in 2004 (Supervisors: Prof. Loh Kian Ping and Prof. Andrew T. S. Wee).
His current research interests include Molecular-Level Interface Engineering for 2D-Materials Based Electronic and Optoelectronic devices for Neuromorphic Computing, and Interface-Controlled Nanocatalysis for Energy and Environmental Research.

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Academic & Research experience:

10/2019 – Present, Professor in Department of Chemistry & Department of Physics, National University of Singapore
07/2013 – 09/2019, Associate Professor in Department of Chemistry & Department of Physics, National University of Singapore
01/2009 – 06/2013, Assistant Professor in Department of Chemistry & Department of Physics, National University of Singapore
09/2006 – 12/2008, LKY Research Fellow in Department of Physics, National University of Singapore with Prof. Andrew T. S. Wee
03/2006 – 08/2006, Postdoc in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Initiative, NUS with Prof. Andrew T. S. Wee
03/2004 – 03/2006, Postdoc in Department of Physics, National University of Singapore with Prof. Andrew T. S. Wee

Administrative Leadership:

Vice Dean for Research, Faculty of Science, NUS, Oct 2024-Jun 2026
Associate Dean for Research, Faculty of Science, NUS, Apr-Sep 2024
PE11 Panel member for ERC Consolidate Grants (CoG), 2023, 2025
Director, NUS-TJU Fuzhou Research Institute, NUS, 2020-2023
Deputy Director, Centre for Hydrogen Innovations (CHI), NUS, 2022-2023
Deputy Chair of Expert Panel, University Research Council, 2021-2027
Expert Panel Member, University Research Council, 2020-2027
Deputy Head, Department of Chemistry, NUS, 2017-2018
Assistant Head, Department of Chemistry, NUS, 2015-2017
Member, NUS University Promotion and Tenure Committee (UPTC), Jan-Dec 2022
Member, NUS Faculty of Science, Faculty Tenure and Promotion Committee (FPTC-Senior), 2020-2021
Member, NUS Department of Chemistry, Department Evaluation Committee (DEC), 2019-2021
Member, NUS Faculty of Science, Faculty Tenure and Promotion Committee (FPTC-Junior), 2016-2017
Member, NUS Faculty of Science, Faculty Research Committee, 2017-2018

Awards and Honors:

Provost’s Chair Professor (2023)
Singapore NRF Investigatorship, Class of 2023 (Singapore, 2023)
2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024 Highly Cited Researchers (by Clarivate)
Nano Research Young Innovators (NR45) Award (2021)
Mitsui Chemicals-SNIC Industry Award (2020)
NUS Faculty of Science Outstanding Scientist Award (2019)
Dean's Chair Professor (2016)
NUS Outstanding Chemist Award (Singapore, 2014)
Faculty of Science Young Scientist Award (Singapore, 2013)
NUS Young Chemist Award (Singapore, 2012)
2012 Singapore Young Scientist Award (Singapore, 2012)
NUS Young Investigator Award (Singapore, 2010)
Hitachi Research Fellowship (Japan, 2010)
JSPS Visiting Scientist (Japan, 2010)
IPS Omicron Nanotechnology Award (Singapore, 2009)
Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (Singapore, 2006-2008)

Editorship of Journals:

Associate Editor: SmartMat (Wiley), 2023-present
Associate Editor: PhotoMat (Wiley), 2023-present
Associate Editor: Research (Science Partner Journals), 2021- present
Editorial Board: Acta Physico-Chimica Sinica, 2023-2026
Editorial Board: Surface Science, 2021-2024
Editorial Board: Research, 2021-2024
Editorial Board: Journal of Semiconductors, 2021-2023
Editorial Board: Chinese Physics B, 2021-2025
Editorial Board: Acta Physica Sinica, 2021-2025
Editorial Board: Surface Review & Letters, 2012-
Guest Editor, Materials Today Energy, 2018-2019

Current and future research interests:

• Interface-controlled nanocatalysis for energy and environmental research
• Molecular-level interface engineering for organic electronic devices, organic photovoltaic cells, 2D-materials and nanostructured materials
• Rational design of self-assembled molecular nanostructure arrays over macroscopic area with superior multi-functionalities for molecular nano-devices

External Research Funding Summary:
Grants as PI (total funding exceeds 13 million S$)

NRF Investigatorship Program: Interface Engineered Ferroelectric 2D Materials for Artificial Synapses and Neuromorphic Computing, 2023-2028, PI
A*STAR (LCERFI): Towards Energy Efficient Electrochemical CO2 reduction to Synthetic Chemicals: A Paradigm Shift in Sustainable Chemical Production, 2022-2025, PI
MOE Tier 2: Interface Controlled 2D Materials for Artificial Synaptic Devices, 2021-2024, PI
MOE Tier 2: Scalable Growth Technology for Phosphorene-based 2D Single Crystal Thin Films, 2019-2022, PI
MOE Tier 2: Defect-Engineered Li2O2 Nanocrystals for High Performance Li-O2 Battery, 2018-2021, PI
MOE Tier 2: Interface Engineered 2D Black Phosphorus for High Performance Optoelectronics, 2016-2019, PI
MOE Tier 2: Interface Controlled Metal-Air Battery, 2014-2017, PI
MOE Tier 2: Developing Single Dipole Molecule Based Ultra-high Density data Storage Device, 2013-2016, PI
MOE Tier 2: Interface-Engineered Metal Oxide Nanomatials for Photocatalytic CO2 Conversion, 2013-2016, PI
NRF: Synergistic Degradation of Highly Stable Halogen-Organocompounds with Low-Concentration by Adsorption- Thermophotocatalysis for Cleaning Surface Water, 2018-2020, PI
Industry Funding: An Integrated Vacuum Optoelectrical Measurement System with in situ MBE Deposition Function, 2018-2019, PI
Industry Funding: An Integrated Vacuum Raman/PL Measurement System with in situ Thin Film Deposition Capability, 2019-2021, PI
Industry Funding: Joint research program with Jiangsu Chenggong Construction Technology Co., Ltd., 2016-2018, PI
Industry Funding: Joint research program with C•CLOUD Filter Co., Ltd., 2016-2017, PI

Grants as co-PI (total funding exceeds 55 million S$)

A*STAR: Singapore's First 8-inch SiC Pilot Line Programme, 2021-2024, Co-PI
A*STAR: Ferroelectric Aluminum Scandium Nitride (Al1-xScxN) Thin Films and Devices for mm-Wave and Edge Computing, 2021-2025, Co-PI
NRF (CRP): Doped Contacts and Heterostructures for Solution-Processable Plastic Electronics, 2014-2019, Co-PI
NRF (CREAT): Peking University Research Centre for a Sustainable Low-Carbon Future (SPURc), 2012-2017, Co-PI
NRF (CRP): Graphene Related Devices and Materials, 2007-2012, Co-PI
A*STAR: Single Molecule Investigations for Molecular Electronics, 2006-2009, Co-PI

Visiting Professor

Dr. Chen Xiang

Email: chmv422@nus.edu.sg
Entry date: Nov. 2022
Research: Electrocatalysis
B.Sc. Materials Science and Engineering: 2012, Nanchang University, China
Ph.D. Materials Science: 2017, University of Science and Technology of China, China

Dr. Fu Chuankai

Email: chmv584@visitor.nus.edu.sg
Entry date: Oct. 2024
Research: Solid-state batteries, lithium ion batteries and sodium ion batteries
B.Sc. Chemical Engineering and Technology: 2014, Harbin Institute of Technology, China
M.Sc. Chemical Engineering: 2016, Harbin Institute of Technology, China
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering and Technology: 2020, Harbin Institute of Technology, China

Research Fellow

Dr. Hou Xiangyu

Email: houxy@nus.edu.sg
Entry date: Jun. 2022
Research: Device and spectral properties of 2D materials
B.Sc. Physics: 2017, Southeast University, China
Ph.D. Physics: 2022, Southeast University, China

Dr. Da Yumin

Email: e0444241@u.nus.edu
Entry date: Aug. 2019
Research: Electrocatalysis for Energy Storage and Conversion
B.Sc. Materials Science and Engineering: 2016, Hefei University of Technology, China
M.Sc. Materials Science: 2019, Tianjin University, China
Ph.D. Chemistry: 2023, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Dr. Cai Yichen

Email: yichen18@nus.edu.sg
Entry date: Jul. 2023
Research: 2D/organic/ferroelectric optoelectronics and neuromorphic computing
B.Sc. Applied Physics: 2018, Zhejianng University of Technology, Zhejiang, China
Ph.D. Microelectronics and Solid-State Electronics: 2023, Fudan University, Shanghai, China

Dr. Jin Hongqiang

Email: hqjin@nus.edu.sg
Entry date: Sep. 2023
Research: Single-atom catalysts for CO₂ conversion
B.Sc. Metallurgical Engineering: University of Science and Technology Beijing, China
Ph.D. Physical Chemistry: The Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Dr. Fan Lei

Email: leifan@nus.edu.sg
Entry date: Mar. 2024
Research: Electrocatalysis and Electrosynthesis
B.Sc. Chemistry: 2017, Zhejiang University, China
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering: 2021, Zhejiang University, China

Dr. Jiang Rui

Email: jiangrui@nus.edu.sg
Entry date: Jul. 2024
Research: Electrocatalysis and Electrosynthesis
B.Sc. Materials Science: 2017, China University of Mining and Technology, China
M.Sc. Materials Science: 2020, Tianjin University, China
Ph.D. Materials Science: 2024, Tianjin University, China

Dr. Li Siyuan

Email: 11728026@zju.edu.cn
Entry date: Oct. 2024
Research: Multivalent metal battery/ solid-state battery
B.Sc. Chemical engineering: 2017, Dalian university of technology, China
Ph.D. Chemical engineering: 2022, Zhejiang University, China

Mr. Sun Zejun

Email: sunzejun@u.nus.edu
Entry date: Jan. 2021
B.Eng. Polymer Materials and Engineering: 2020, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, China
Ph.D. Chemistry: 2025, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Mr. Xiao Yukun

Email: e0708257@u.nus.edu
Entry date: Aug. 2021
B.Sc. Applied Chemistry: 2016, Beijing Institute of Technology, China
M.Sc. Chemistry: 2020, Beijing Institute of Technology, China
Ph.D. Chemistry: 2025, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Ph.D. Student

Ms. Ding Yishui

Email: e0548986@u.nus.edu
Entry date: Aug. 2020
Research: Mechanism Study of Catalytic Activation Behaviors by O vacancies on In₂O₃(111)
B.Sc. Chemistry: 2019, Soochow University, China
M.Sc. Chemistry: 2021, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Mr. Chen Jie

Email: e0708161@u.nus.edu
Entry date: Aug. 2021
Research: Catalysis in CO₂ Reduction Reaction
B.Sc. Material Science and Technology: 2018, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
M.Sc. Condensed Matter Physics: 2021, Xiamen University, China

Mr. Mao Jingyu

Email: e0708189@u.nus.edu
Entry date: Aug. 2021
Research: Electronic Devices Based on 2D Materials
B.Sc. Physics: 2018, Shenzhen University, China
M.Sc. Materials Science and Engineering: 2021, Shenzhen University, China

Ms. Long Yu

Email: e0708243@u.nus.edu
Entry date: Aug. 2021
Research: Green Synthesis of MXene
B.Sc Chemical engineering: 2018, Tianjin University, China
M.Sc Chemical engineering: 2021, Tianjin University, China

Mr. Niu Yuxiang

Email: e0732766@u.nus.edu
Entry date: Aug. 2021
Research: Electrolyte Additives for Stable Sodium Metal Anode
B.Sc. Applied Chemistry: 2021, Tianjin University, China
M.Sc. Chemical Sciences: 2022, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Mr. Chen Ganwen

Email: cganwen@u.nus.edu
Entry date: May 2022
Research: Photoelectrochemical Catalysis, Photocatalysis, Electrocatalysis
B.Eng. Materials: 2021, Soochow University, China
M.Sc. Chemical Sciences: 2022, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Mr. Geng Xiangrui

Email: gengxiangrui@u.nus.edu
Entry date: Aug. 2022
Research: Studying Catalysis on Surface Using NAP-XPS
B.Sc. Chemistry: 2022, Peking University, China

Ms. Sun Mingyue

Email: e1101889@u.nus.edu
Entry date: Jan. 2023
B.Sc. Physics: 2021, Jilin University, China
M.Sc. Physics: 2022, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Mr. Luo Yizhuo

Email: e1124921@u.nus.edu
Entry date: Aug. 2023
Research: 2D semiconductor devices
B.Sc. Material Science and Engineering: 2023, ShanghaiTech University, China

Mr. Meng Fanbin

Email: e0732862@u.nus.edu
Entry date: Aug. 2023
Research: Electrochemical energy storage
B.Sc.: 2022, Soochow University, China
M.Sc. Physics: 2023, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Ms. Tan Weiya

Email: tanweiya23@u.nus.edu
Entry date: Aug. 2023
Research: Growth and device construction of two-dimensional materials
B.Eng. Applied Chemistry: 2020, Chongqing University, China
M.Eng. Materials and Chemicals: 2023, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Mr. Tang Quanjun

Email: e1124916@u.nus.edu
Entry date: Aug. 2023
Research: Electrocatalysis for Energy Storage and Conversion
B.Sc. Marine Technology: 2020, Tianjin University, China
M.Sc. Marine Technology: 2023, Tianjin University, China

Mr. Zhang Wei

Email: e1327998@u.nus.edu
Entry date: Jan. 2024
Research: 2D Material Based Electronic Devices
B.Eng. Microelectronics Science and Engineering: 2021, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
M.Eng. Precision Medicine: 2023, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, South Korea

Ms. Zhao Yufei

Email: e1327960@u.nus.edu
Entry date: Jan. 2024
B.Sc. Oil and Gas Storage and Transportation Engineering: 2020, East China University of Science and Technology, China
M.Sc. Applied Chemistry: 2023, Tianjin University, China

Ms. Ji Chenrui

Email: e1327957@u.nus.edu
Entry date: Jan. 2024
Research: Electrocatalysis
B.Sc. Chemistry: 2022, Beijing Normal University, China
M.Sc. Materials for energy and environment: 2023, University College London, UK

Mr. Zhu Yupeng (Robin)

Email: yupeng.zhu@u.nus.edu
Entry date: Jan. 2024
Research: Energy Storage Materials and Devices
B.Eng. Materials Science and Engineering: 2022, Jilin University, China
M.Sc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering: 2023, Imperial College London, UK

Ms. Gao Yilin

Email: e1353501@u.nus.edu
Entry date: Aug. 2024
Research: Interface controlled electrocatalysis for hydrogen research
B.Sc. Chemistry: 2024, Jilin University, China

Visiting Student

Ms. Yan Wanting

Email: chmv592@visitor.nus.edu.sg
Entry date: Jan. 2025
Research: Ce ion site specific doping enhances the thermal stability of γ-Fe₂O₃ catalyst in NH₃-SCR reaction
B.Sc. Applied Chemistry: 2023, Southwest University, China

Master Student

Undergraduate Student

Ms. Zhang Yu Wendy

Email: e1156423@u.nus.edu
Entry date: Feb. 2025
B.Sc. Chemistry (Hons): 2027, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Alumni

Dr. Duan Sisheng (PhD Student, RF, 2019-2025)
Dr. Jiang Bo (Visiting Prof, 2024-2025)
Dr. Wang Yihe (PhD student, RF, 2020-2025)
Dr. Wang Meng (PhD student, RF, 2019-2025)
Dr. You Jingyang (RF, 2023-2024)
Dr. Jiang Chonglai (PhD student, RF, 2020-2025)
Dr. Yang Haotian (PhD student, RF, 2020-2025)
Dr. Yang Jinlin (PhD student, RF, 2017-2024)
Dr. Cui Baihua (PhD student, 2021-2024)
Dr. He Weixin (PhD student, 2021-2024)
Dr. Wang Qi (Visiting Prof, 2023-2024)
Dr. Li Xibao (Visiting Prof, 2023-2024)
Dr. Liu Yuan (PhD student, RF, 2019-2024)
Dr. Tian Zhangliu (RF, 2019-2024)
Dr. Jin Tengyu (PhD student, RF, 2019-2024)
Dr. Yu Pengcheng (PhD student, 2019-2023)
Dr. Lu Haotian (PhD student, 2019-2023)
Dr. Wang Wei (PhD student, 2019-2023)
Dr. Luo Yani (PhD student, 2019-2023)
Dr. Yuan Xiaoming (Visiting Prof, 2023)
Dr. Cui Xinhang (PhD student, RF, 2017-2023)
Dr. Zhang Qi (PhD student, RF, 2017-2023)
Dr. Zhang Qing (PhD student, 2019-2023)
Dr. Gou Jian (RF, 2021-2023)
Dr. Sun Shuo (PhD student, RF, 2015-2023)
Dr. Lian Xu (PhD student, RF, 2017-2022)
Dr. Gao Jing (PhD student, 2018-2022)
Dr. Wang Yanan (PhD student, RF, 2017-2022)
Dr. Gao Jiajia (RF, 2021-2022)
Dr. Dai Wenrui (PhD student, RF, 2017-2022)
Dr. Ma Zhirui (PhD student, 2017-2021)
Dr. Huang ZHichao (Visiting Staff, 2019-2021)
Dr. Pan Xuan (Visiting Staff, 2019-2021)
Dr. Shi Yi (RF, 2019-2021)
Dr. Zheng Yue (PhD student, RF, 2016-2020)
Dr. Wang Xuezhao (Visiting Staff, 2020)
Dr. Xiao Yuanhua (Visiting Staff, 2018-2019)
Dr. Zhang Jialin (PhD student, RF, 2010-2020)
Dr. Ye Xin (RF, 2018-2020)
Dr. Gu Chengding (PhD student, RF, 2013-2020)
Dr. Wang Yongping (RF, 2019-2020)
Dr. Zhou Yin (PhD Student, 2016-2020)
Dr. Lyu Zhiyang (RF, 2015-2018, 2020)
Dr. Guo Rui (PhD Student, 2015-2019)
Dr. Mao Hongying (2009-2013 RAMEN and RF; Visiting Prof, 2018-2019)
Dr. Xiao Shuning (Visiting Staff, 2019)
Dr. Zhang Guoqiang (Visiting Staff, 2019)
Dr. Zhan Da (Visiting Staff, 2019)
Dr. Zhao Yong (Visiting Staff, 2018-2019)
Dr. Hu Zehua (PhD Student, 2014-2018)
Dr. Lei Bo (PhD Student, 2014-2018)
Dr. Han Cheng (PhD Student, RF, 2010-2018)
Dr. Yuan Kaidi (PhD Student, 2013-2017)
Dr. Wang Liangjun (PhD Student, 2013-2017)
Dr. Sun Shaodong (RF, 2015-2016)
Dr. Zhou Xiong (RF, 2015-2016)
Dr. Xiao Peng (RA, 2015-2016)
Dr. Wong Ping Kwan Johnny (RF, 2014-2016)
Dr. Dong Wenhao (PhD Student, 2012-2016)
Dr. Liu Yiyang (RF, 2011-2016)
Dr. Zhang Jian (PhD Student, 2011-2016)
Dr. Zhong Shu (RF, 2010-2016)
Dr. Wang Yanyan (RF, 2014-2015)
Dr. Xu Leilei (RF, 2013-2015)
Dr. Pan Feng (RF, 2012-2015)
Dr. Lin Jiadan (PhD Student, RA, 2010-2015)
Dr. Zhong Jianqiang (PhD Student, RF, 2010-2015)
Dr. Zhong Kun (Visiting Staff, 2014)
Dr. Shen Qian (RF, 2013-2014)
Dr. Wang Fagen (RF, 2013-2014)
Dr. Zhang Xiao (RF, 2013-2014)
Dr. Zhao Yubao (RF, 2012-2014)
Dr. Li Hui (RA, 2012-2014)
Dr. Zhong Shu (PhD Student, RA, 2010-2014)
Dr. Tan Mein Jing (PhD Student, 2010-2014)
Dr. Wang Rui (PhD Student, RA, 2009-2014)
Dr. Niu Tianchao (PhD Student, 2009-2013)
Dr. Rao Richuan (RA, 2011-2012)
Dr. Zhao Yong Biao (RA, 2011)
Dr. Xie Lanfei (PhD Student, 2007-2011)
Dr. Chen Zhenyu (RF, 2009-2010)

Ms. Chen Yingnan (Master by-course Student, 2024-2025)
Mr. Li Xinyu (Master by-course Student, 2024-2025)
Ms. Tan Yijia (Master by-course Student, 2024-2025)
Ms. Xu Liang (Master by-course Student, 2024-2025)
Mr. Lu Delin (Master by-course Student, 2024-2025)
Mr. Songzhipeng (Master by-course Student, 2024-2025)
Mr. Fang Yanding (Master by-course Student, 2024-2025)
Mr. Wang Zhanze (Master Student, 2023-2025)
Mr. Tang Peirong (Master by-course Student, 2023-2024)
Ms. Lin Jinxia (Visiting Student, 2024-2025)
Ms. Wei Xiaoqian (Visiting Student, 2024)
Ms. Su Ruiqi (Master by-course Student, 2023-2024)
Mr. Liu Dayu (Master by-course Student, 2023-2024)
Mr. Xu Hongfei (Visiting Student, 2023)
Mr. Zhang Hanqian (Visiting Student, 2023)
Mr. Liu Chun (Visiting Student, 2022-2023)
Ms. Wang Yiting (Master by-course Student, 2022-2023)
Mr. Han Youqi (Master by-course Student, 2022-2023)
Mr. Lu Jialun (Master by-course Student, 2021-2022)
Mr. Ming Xiaohan (Master by-course Student, 2021-2022)
Ms. Zhang Yuanyuan (Master by-course Student, 2021-2022)
Ms. Dou Xinyu (Master by-course Student, 2021-2022)
Mr. Zhao Zequan (Visiting Student, 2021-2022)
Ms. Xie Zhangdi (Master by-course Student, 2020-2021)
Ms. Wang Duola (Master by-course Student, 2020-2021)
Mr. Zhao Yao (PhD Student, 2019-2020)
Ms. Xiao Yiying (Master by-course Student, 2019-2020)
Mr. Yan Dafeng (Visiting Student, 2018-2019)
Mr. Zhongwu Wang (Visiting Student, 2018-2019)
Mr. Yang Hang (Visiting Student, 2018-2019)
Ms. Chu Ling (Master by-course Student, 2017-2018)
Ms. Guo Lingqiao (Master by-course Student, 2014-2015)
Mr. Xie Yidong (Master by-course Student, RA, 2012-2014)
Ms. Yang Yu Lu (Master by-course Student, 2011-2013)
Mr. Huang Ming Yang (Master by-course Student, 2010-2012)
Mr. Zeng Li (Visiting Student, 2019)
Mr. Lee Xin Yi, Ms. Ong Woan Yuann Evon (Chemistry FYP Student, 2017-2018)
Mr. Luan Yanping (Chemistry FYP Student, 2014-2015)
Mr. Tham Chu Long, Ms. Tan Peng Jia Marilyn (Chemistry FYP Student, 2012-2013)
Mr. Tan Yong Siang, Mr. Shi Hong Feng (Chemistry FYP Student, 2011-2012)
Mr. Ding Mian Zhi, Ms. Lit Xue Ying (Chemistry FYP Student, 2010-2011)

Principal Investigator