Hua Tang | Organic photovoltaics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hua Tang | Organic photovoltaics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Hua Tang, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology,Saudi Arabia

Dr. Hua Tang is an accomplished researcher specializing in next-generation photovoltaics, particularly organic photovoltaics (OPV). With a Ph.D. from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences and extensive experience in academia and industry, he excels in material evaluation, device engineering, and fundamental photo-physic mechanism investigation for highly efficient and stable OPV. Dr. Tang has garnered numerous awards, including the DeCarbon Young Scholar Award and Outstanding Graduate Awards. His groundbreaking research has led to record-breaking achievements in OPV efficiency and notable publications in esteemed journals. With a robust aptitude for teamwork, Dr. Tang is committed to bridging the gap between academia and industry in sustainable energy solutions. 🌞🔬

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Education:

Dr. Hua Tang’s academic journey is marked by excellence and dedication to material science and engineering. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Chongqing University of Technology in 2012, laying the foundation for his future endeavors. Subsequently, he pursued a Master of Science degree at Stevens Institute of Technology, USA, from 2012 to 2014, honing his expertise in material science and engineering. Dr. Tang furthered his education with a Ph.D. from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, specializing in optical engineering, a field crucial for his groundbreaking research in next-generation photovoltaics. His educational background reflects a steadfast commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation in his field. 🎓🔬

 

Professional Experience:

Dr. Hua Tang has accumulated a diverse range of professional experiences, showcasing his adaptability and expertise. He currently serves as a Postdoctoral Fellow at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, working within the group of Prof. Frédéric Laquai since October 2021. Prior to this role, he held positions as a Joint-Supervision/Research Assistant at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2019-2021) and as a Research Intern at King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (2018). Dr. Tang’s earlier experiences include serving as an Assistant Research Fellow at Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2017-2018), and as a Strategy Consultant at CMCU Engineering Consulting Corporation (2014-2017). These roles have equipped him with a comprehensive skill set spanning research, academia, and industry, enriching his contributions to the field of next-generation photovoltaics.

 

Honors:

Dr. Hua Tang’s outstanding achievements have been duly recognized through a plethora of honors and awards, underscoring his exceptional contributions to academia and research. Notable among these is his receipt of the DeCarbon Young Scholar Award in 2023-2024, symbolizing his dedication to sustainable energy solutions. Additionally, he has been honored with prestigious awards such as the Outstanding Graduate Awards from both Beijing and the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, showcasing his academic prowess and leadership. Dr. Tang’s remarkable journey is further highlighted by his receipt of scholarships, including the National Scholarship and President Scholarship from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, signifying his exemplary academic performance and commitment to excellence. 🏆🎓

 

Research Focus:

Dr. Hua Tang’s research focus lies at the forefront of organic photovoltaics (OPV), with a particular emphasis on advancing the efficiency, stability, and commercial viability of next-generation solar cells. Through innovative strategies such as additive-induced miscibility regulation, architectural simplification, and material engineering, he has achieved significant breakthroughs in enhancing device performance and scalability. Dr. Tang’s contributions encompass a wide range of areas within OPV, including material design, morphology control, charge carrier dynamics, and device optimization. His pioneering work not only pushes the boundaries of scientific understanding but also paves the way for practical applications of sustainable energy solutions. 🌞🔬

Publication Top Notes:

A Volatile Solid Additive Enables Oligothiophene All-Small-Molecule Organic Solar Cells with Excellent Commercial Viability

Rationale for highly efficient and outdoor-stable terpolymer solar cells

Volatile Additive Strategy Triggering 17.48% Efficient Post-Treatment-Free Organic Solar Cells

Charge Carrier Dynamics in Planar Heterojunction Organic Solar Cells

18.42% efficiency polymer solar cells enabled by terpolymer donors with optimal miscibility and energy levels

Architecturally simple organic photodiodes with highly competitive figures of merit via a facile self-assembly strategy

Highly Flexible All-Polymer Solar Cells Processed without Post-Treatment Achieving 13.56% Efficiency

Self-assembly enables simple structure organic photovoltaics via green-solvent and open-air-printing: Closing the lab-to-fab gap

Tandem Self-Powered Flexible Electrochromic Energy Supplier for Sustainable All-Day Operations

1,1-Dicyanomethylene-3-Indanone End-Cap Engineering for Fused-Ring Electron Acceptor-Based High-Performance Organic Photovoltaics