Prof. Dong Yang | Technologies | Best Researcher Award

Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences | China

Dong Yang is currently a professor at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He also serves as the Deputy Director of the State Key Laboratory of Photoelectric Conversion and Utilization of Solar Energy. His research focuses on advancing solar energy technologies, particularly in perovskite photovoltaics and renewable energy applications.

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Strengths for the Awards✨

• Extensive Research Experience – Professor Dong Yang has a well-rounded academic and research background, spanning China and the United States, with positions at Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (CAS), Virginia Tech, and Pennsylvania State University.
• Leadership & Innovation – As a Deputy Director of a State Key Laboratory, he plays a pivotal role in advancing solar energy research, which is highly impactful in the field of sustainable energy.
• Cutting-Edge Research – His work in perovskite photovoltaics, flexible electronics, tandem solar cells, and renewable energy harvesters is at the forefront of energy research, addressing critical global challenges.
• Industrial Applications – His research is not just theoretical but has strong potential for real-world applications, bridging the gap between academia and industry.
• International Collaborations – Having worked in China and the United States, he brings a global perspective to research, fostering international partnerships.

🎓 Education

Dong Yang earned his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics in 2014. His academic journey has been instrumental in shaping his expertise in solar energy conversion and flexible electronics.

🏆 Experience

Following his Ph.D., Dr. Yang expanded his research through postdoctoral positions at Shaanxi Normal University in China and Virginia Tech in the United States. From 2018 to 2022, he served as an Assistant Research Professor at Pennsylvania State University, contributing significantly to solar cell innovation. Currently, he leads a research group specializing in next-generation photovoltaics and energy-harvesting technologies.

🔬 Research Interests On Technologies

Dr. Yang’s research interests include perovskite photovoltaics, flexible electronics, tandem solar cells, and renewable energy devices. His work aims to enhance the efficiency, stability, and industrial scalability of solar energy solutions.

🏅 Awards

Dr. Yang has received several prestigious awards for his contributions to solar energy research. His innovations in perovskite solar cells and flexible electronics have been recognized internationally.

📚 Publications

Dr. Yang has authored numerous high-impact publications in esteemed journals. Below are some of his notable works:

• High efficiency planar-type perovskite solar cells with negligible hysteresis using EDTA-complexed SnO2

  • Authors: D Yang, R Yang, K Wang, C Wu, X Zhu, J Feng, X Ren, G Fang, S Priya, …
  • Year: 2018
  • Citations: 1358

• Surface optimization to eliminate hysteresis for record efficiency planar perovskite solar cells

  • Authors: D Yang, X Zhou, R Yang, Z Yang, W Yu, X Wang, C Li, SF Liu, …
  • Year: 2016
  • Citations: 993

• Stable high efficiency two-dimensional perovskite solar cells via cesium doping

  • Authors: X Zhang, X Ren, B Liu, R Munir, X Zhu, D Yang, J Li, Y Liu, DM Smilgies, …
  • Year: 2017
  • Citations: 668

• High efficiency flexible perovskite solar cells using superior low temperature TiO2

  • Authors: D Yang, R Yang, J Zhang, Z Yang, SF Liu, C Li
  • Year: 2015
  • Citations: 579

• Record efficiency stable flexible perovskite solar cell using effective additive assistant strategy

  • Authors: J Feng, X Zhu, Z Yang, X Zhang, J Niu, Z Wang, S Zuo, S Priya, S Liu, …
  • Year: 2018
  • Citations: 490

• Hysteresis‐suppressed high‐efficiency flexible perovskite solar cells using solid‐state ionic‐liquids for effective electron transport

  • Authors: D Yang, R Yang, X Ren, X Zhu, Z Yang, C Li, S Liu
  • Year: 2016
  • Citations: 436

• 20‐mm‐Large single‐crystalline formamidinium‐perovskite wafer for mass production of integrated photodetectors

  • Authors: Y Liu, J Sun, Z Yang, D Yang, X Ren, H Xu, Z Yang, S Liu
  • Year: 2016
  • Citations: 390

• Recent advances in flexible perovskite solar cells: fabrication and applications

  • Authors: D Yang, R Yang, S Priya, S Liu
  • Year: 2019
  • Citations: 378

• Thinness-and shape-controlled growth for ultrathin single-crystalline perovskite wafers for mass production of superior photoelectronic devices

  • Authors: Y Liu, Y Zhang, Z Yang, D Yang, X Ren, L Pang, SF Liu
  • Year: 2016
  • Citations: 373

• Solution-Processed Nb:SnO2 Electron Transport Layer for Efficient Planar Perovskite Solar Cells

  • Authors: X Ren, D Yang, Z Yang, J Feng, X Zhu, J Niu, Y Liu, W Zhao, SF Liu
  • Year: 2017
  • Citations: 356

🔚 Conclusion

Dr. Dong Yang is a distinguished researcher in solar energy and flexible electronics. His pioneering work continues to drive advancements in photovoltaic technology, bridging the gap between scientific discovery and industrial application.