Research Interests:

In our group of Electrochemical Energy Technology Group at PKU, we are interested in solving the most urgent and tough energy problems in front of us, and we tackle the problems from the perspective of electrochemistry.  We aim to develop efficient, reliable and yet low-cost batteries, geared towards grid energy storage and electric transportation, both of which are critical sectors for a clean and renewable future. We also aim to extend our expertise to develop electrochemical solutions for solving the pressing questions pertaining to fossil fuel shortage, CO₂ accumulation, innovation on resources recycling and exploitation. One thrust of our research is to develop new chemical systems and materials/chemical solutions (electrolytes, electrodes) towards our envisioned systems and applications, and the other is to understand the chemical/materials origin and mechanism of how it works or fails, by applying a range of characterization techniques developed by us and the field.

Web link:

http://www.coe.pku.edu.cn/jzyg/gxjy/nyyzygcx_gxjy/921615.htm

http://pang-eetl-pku.com/

Postdoc and Graduate Student Position Openings:

1. Development of materials and chemical solutions for batteries         

• All-solid-state batteries
• Chalcogen electrochemical systems
• Multi-valent battery systems
• Molten salt electrochemistry

2. Fundamental understanding of electrochemical processes in batteries

• Interfaces evolution (solid-solid, solid-liquid)
• Phase and chemical evolution  (bulk and surface)
• Time-resolved spectroscopies
• Space-resolved spectroscopies and microscopies

3. Development of new electrochemical systems for energy and environmental applications

• Carbon Capture
• Battery Recycling

Postdoc Requirement:

1. Hold or will hold a PhD degree in Chemistry (electrochemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry), Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering.

2. Demonstrated scientific publications

3. Highly motivated to do electrochemical research.

Graduate PhD Student Requirement:

1. Hold or will hold a BSc or MSc degree in Chemistry (electrochemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry), Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering.

2. Highly motivated to do electrochemical research.

The PI: Dr. Quanquan Pang

Education
2014 – 2017     Ph.D. University of Waterloo, Chemistry, Canada

2017 – 2020     Postdoctoral Associate   Materials Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA

2020 – present    Assistant Professor            College of Engineering, Peking University
 

We always welcome highly motivated international and national PhD students from overseas to reach out by email to discuss possibilities of joining our group and working on exciting projects as PhD students and postdoc fellows.  Please send an email to qqpang@pku.edu.cn (cc qqpang0213@gmail.com) with your interests and CV.