Guangdong University of Technology, China.
Prof. Xiaoli Zhang is a leading researcher in materials physics and chemistry, specializing in perovskite solar cells, LEDs, and quantum dots. She is currently a Professor at the School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology. With extensive experience in advanced optoelectronic materials, her work focuses on smart lighting and next-generation energy solutions.
Profile
🎓 Education
Prof. Xiaoli Zhang earned her Ph.D. in Materials Physics and Chemistry from Tianjin University, China, in 2014, where she focused on advanced materials for energy and optoelectronic applications. Prior to that, she completed her Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Materials Physics and Chemistry at Tianjin University in 2010, gaining a strong foundation in material synthesis, characterization, and functional applications. Her academic background has played a crucial role in shaping her expertise in perovskite solar cells, LEDs, and quantum dot materials, contributing to significant advancements in the field of optoelectronic engineering.
🔬 Research Experience
Prof. Xiaoli Zhang has an extensive research background in materials science and optoelectronics. Since 2021, she has been a Professor at Guangdong University of Technology, China, where she leads research in perovskite solar cells, LEDs, and quantum dots, contributing to advancements in next-generation energy and lighting technologies.
From 2018 to 2020, she served as a Research Assistant Professor at Southern University of Science and Technology, China, focusing on the development of quasi-2D perovskites and their application in wearable perovskite LEDs, enhancing the efficiency and stability of flexible optoelectronic devices.
Prior to that, from 2015 to 2018, she was a Postdoctoral Scholar at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, where she conducted in-depth research on impurity phase control in perovskite materials and optimized high-efficiency LED fabrication techniques, paving the way for improved device performance and commercial applications.
🔍 Research Interests
Perovskite Solar Cells & LEDs – High-efficiency, stable energy devices
Quantum Dots – Applications in lighting and display technology
Smart Lighting – Development of next-generation lighting solutions
Energy Storage & Conversion – Sustainable and high-performance materials
🏆 Awards & Honors
🥇 First Prize, Natural Science in Guangdong Province (2022)
🎖 Outstanding Postdoctoral Fellowship (2017)
🌍 Overseas High-level Talent Award (2017)
🏅 Postdoctoral Foundation First Prize (2017)
📚 Selected Publications
Salt-Based Catalyzer to Aid Heterogeneous Nucleation Enabling >23% Efficient Electron-Transport-Layer-Free Perovskite Solar Cells
Authors: Jidong Deng, Xiaofeng Huang, Yuliang Che, Li Yang, Jinbao Zhang
Publication Year: 2024
Summary: This study explores a salt-based catalyst to enhance heterogeneous nucleation, improving efficiency in perovskite solar cells without the need for an electron transport layer.
Acid Doping of PEDOT:PSS Strengthens Interfacial Compatibility toward Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells
Authors: Jidong Deng, Yinhu Gao, Yuliang Che, Xiaoli Zhang, Li Yang
Published in: ACS Applied Energy Materials (2024)
Summary: The research investigates acid doping of PEDOT:PSS to enhance interfacial compatibility, improving efficiency and stability in perovskite solar cells.
Dipole-Assisted Hole Injection for Efficient Blue Quantum Dot Light-Emitting Diodes
Authors: Youwei Zhang, Xiangtian Xiao, Ruiqiang Xu, Kai Wang, Xiaowei Sun
Published in: Applied Physics Letters (2024)
Summary: This work focuses on dipole-assisted hole injection mechanisms to enhance the performance of blue quantum dot LEDs.
SnO2-Based Interfacial Engineering Towards Improved Perovskite Solar Cells
Authors: Bing’e Li, Chuangping Liu, Xiaoli Zhang
Published in: Nanomaterials (2024)
Citations: 1
Summary: The study discusses SnO2-based interfacial engineering strategies for optimizing perovskite solar cells' efficiency.
Emission-Tunable Inorganic Metal Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals for Passive Q-Switched Fiber Laser
Authors: Chuangping Liu, Shi Lai, Linkun Zhong, Xiaoli Zhang
Published in: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (2024)
Summary: The research focuses on emission-tunable metal halide perovskite nanocrystals for passive Q-switched fiber laser applications.