Centre of Excellence for Molecular Innovation and Advanced Materials

Centre of Excellence for Molecular Innovation and Advanced Materials

Centre of Molecular Innovation and Advanced Materials (MIAM) stands at the forefront of modern scientific research. By leveraging AI and digital methods alongside a robotics-driven approach, the centre is dedicated to studying innovative molecular design and accelerating the discovery of advanced materials. This intelligent and automated research paradigm is revolutionising the traditional pipeline to accelerate the development of eco-friendly chemicals, smart materials, biomedical materials, and next-generation functional molecules. It not only enhances research efficiency but also ensures precision in molecular engineering.

Dr Lifeng Ding

Centre Director Lifeng.Ding@xjtlu.edu.cn

Overview

Strategically aligned with China’s national “New Materials” development strategy and the global imperative for a green, low-carbon transition, the centre is committed to strengthening core research capabilities in chemistry and materials science. It serves as a vital engine for technological advancement by bridging the gap between fundamental research and industrial application. Through robust interdisciplinary collaboration and state-of-the-art platforms, the centre actively accelerates the translation of molecular innovations and materials discovery into advanced technologies and commercial products. Ultimately, it is positioned to become a leading international hub for intelligent molecular innovation and advanced materials within the Yangtze River Delta region, driving sustainable development and scientific excellence.

Centre members

No. Name Academic Title Research Areas
1 Filippo Boi Associate Professor Carbon Nanomaterials; Nanowire Synthesis and Characterization; Low-Dimensional Superconductivity
2 Heechae Choi Professor Drug synthesis catalyst; Semiconductor physics; Photochemistry
3 Graham Dawson Associate Professor Nanomaterials; Photocatalysis
4 Lifeng Ding Senior Associate Professor AI Aided Materials Discovery; Computational Chemistry; AI Robotic Chemistry
5 Meng Ding Associate Professor Two-dimensional materials; Interfacial engineering; Electrochemical adsorption
6 Qiuchen Dong Assistant Professor Microfluidic-based biosensor; Gas sensor; Chemical sensor in the application of Biomedical Applications
7 Akhil Garg Associate Professor AI driven topology optimization; Energy storage materials; Physics informed AI for bone sccaffolds design
8 Tianhong Gu Assistant Professor Superalloy; Advanced Electronic Packaging Materials; Multiscale Material Characterisation
9 Lanlan Han Assistant Professor Structural biology; Protein bioengineering; Biomaterials
10 Lei Han Assistant Professor Organic Pollutants; Atmospheric Chemistry; Water and air pollution
11 Danlei Li Assistant Professor Electroanalysis; Electrocatalysis; Electrochemical sensors
12 Yi Lin Associate Professor Organic functional materials, Solar cells, Photovoltaic devices
13 Wanis Nafo Assistant Professor Nanomedicine; Targeted Drug Delivery; Soft Material Mechanics
14 Huifeng Wang Assistant Professor Biomaterials; Tissue Engineering; Regenerative Medicine
15 Kanghong Wang Assistant Professor Quantum dots; Photocatalysis; Optoelectronic device
16 Xiaotai Wang Professor Computational Catalysis; Density Functional Theory (DFT ) Studies; Reaction Mechanisms
17 Zhenghao Wu Assistant Professor Multiscale Molecular Simulations; Polymeric Materials; Coarse-Graining
18 Xuan Xue Assistant Professor Polymer Chemistry; Surface Chemistry; Application of Functional Polymers
19 Li Yang Professor Molecular Electronics; Energy Storage
20 Qian Zhang Assistant Professor Organic Synthesis; Medicinal Chemistry; Antibacterial agents

 

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