Research
My research focuses on the understanding fundamental physical and chemical phenomena occurring at surface and interface, with particular emphasis on the transport of small moleculessuch as CO2 and H2 and the electrochemical reaction to create high value fuels (i.e., H2 from water or CO2-to-hydrocarbon), which finds applications in areas including hydrocarbons production, green hydrogen generation, gas separations, liquid purifications, and etc. The main objective of my research is to establish the next generation module systems combined electrochemical conversions with membrane-based purifications for a step forward achieving Carbon Net Zero.
To do so, the research portfolio consists of a wide array of strategic energy and environmental solutions with active research to develop core technologies and manufacture proto-type modular devicesfor green applications, including clean coal technologies, CO2 capture, H2 technologies, energy sustainability, alternative fuels, global climate change, energy-efficient technologies and contaminant cleanup. With these research efforts, my research’s final goal is to develop an integration technology for continuous reaction system to create and upgrade high value fuels by combining membrane processes with electrocatalytic technologiesthat minimize waste and conserve natural resources and then to achieve the efficient and economical use of energy and to ensure a cleaner environment. In this regard, I will provide practical, cost-effective solutions to today’s most critical energy and environmental issues and challenges, including worldwide green hydrogen and renewable carbon strategies.
