Sustainability and Photonics Energy Research Lab
Research Interests
Optical Biosensing
1. Preparation of micro and nanostructures;
2. Construction of devices and optical systems;
3. Characterization of materials/devices (optical, electrical, magnetic);
4. Microfluidic system
Energy & Sustainability
1. Radiative Cooling;
2. Evaporative Cooling;
3. Solar Harvesting;
4. Water Harvesting
Latest News
15 May, 2024
A Preview on Joule: Synergizing radiative cooling and solar power generationIn a recent issue of Cell Reports Physical Science, Zhu and colleagues unveil a system that remarkably achieves simultaneous daytime radiative cooling and photovoltaic (PV) power generation within the same spatial footprint, establishing a new strategy to unlock the full potential of both renewable energy sources.
10 January, 2024
A green polymer film offers climate-friendly coolingA superabsorbent film promises ecofriendly cooling solutions against heat stress and global warming.
29 August, 2023
Sharing best practice for radiative coolingCool heads clear a pathway for the development of a sustainable cooling technology.
20 March, 2023
Highly-Subscribed YouTube Channel Features A Paper By Professor Qiaoqiang Gan's GroupSabine Hossenfelder report the paper from Prof. Gan's group on her YouTube channel.
15 February, 2023
Elevated design keeps solar stills salt-freeSalt-rejecting microchannels help make seawater drinkable using the power of the sun.
15 February, 2023
Simple means to a clear viewThe image of an object that is obscured when the light passes through a scattering material can be recovered in real time.