Zhifei Yan*
Assistant Professor
Degrees and Appointments
- Assistant Professor, 2025, University of Arizona
- Postdoc Fellow, 2021-2025, Harvard University
- Ph.D., 2015-2021, University of Pennsylvania
Specialties: Energy Science, Materials and Polymer Chemistry, 2D Materials, Electrocatalysis, Chemical Reaction Dynamics/Kinetics/Interactions, Surface and Solid State, Transport Phenomena, Separation Chemistry
Research Description
The Yan group focuses on enabling large-scale renewable energy storage and sustainable chemical production, traditionally reliant on fossil fuels, by utilizing electrons from renewable sources. We aim to address key challenges in designing effective electrochemical materials, including electrocatalysts and solid-state polymeric electrolytes. Read more.