Chen Yanxia
Phone: +86-551-63600035
Fax: +86-551-63600035
E-mail: yachen@ustc.edu.cn
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Address: Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, China, 230026
Personal Profile
Educational Background and Work Experience：
1. 1989.9 – 1993.7: Bachelor’s Degree in Inorganic Chemistry from the Department of Chemistry of Xiamen University
2. 1993.9 – 1998.10: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the Department of Chemistry of Xiamen University
3. 1999.3 – 2000.12: Humboldt Scholar at the Institute of Surface and Solid State Materials Research (Prof. A. Otto), University of Düsseldorf
4. 2001.1 - 2001.12: Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Interface and Energy Conversion (Prof. U. Stimming), Department of Physics, Technical University of Munich
5. 2002.1 - 2002.3: COE Researcher at the Laboratory of Interface and Spectroelectrochemistry (Prof. M. Osawa), Catalysis Research Center, Hokkaido University
6. 2002.4 - 2006.12: Postdoctoral Researcher and Humboldt Scholar at the Institute of Surface Chemistry and Catalysis (Prof. R. J. Behm), University of Ulm
7. 2007.1 – Present: Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China
Awards:
1. Young Electrochemist Award, Chinese Society of Electrochemistry, October 2011
2. Humboldt Research Fellowship for Young Scholars, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, July 1999 - December 2000, July 2002 - September 2002
3. COE Fellowship, Ministry of Education, Japan
Research Directions:
Surface Electrochemistry
Spectroelectrochemistry and Electrocatalysis
Structure of electrochemical interfaces
Mechanisms and dynamics of electrocatalytic reactions related to fuel cells and bioelectrochemistry
Development of relevant research techniques
Current Projects:
1. Study on the structure, material transport, and oxygen reduction dynamics of Pt single crystal/proton conductor solid electrolyte model interfaces, General Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 21972131, 2020-2023)
2. Dynamic spectroscopy and theoretical simulation analysis of surface interface structures and processes in oxygen electrocatalytic systems, Key Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 21832004, 2019-2023)
3. Study on the pH effect of proton-electron transfer reactions, General Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 21872132, 2019-2022)
4. Application of synergistic enhancement effect in acidic oxygen reduction reactions, Overseas Cooperation Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 21828201, 2019-2020)
Completed Projects:
1. Development and application of an in-situ electrochemical infrared spectroscopy and differential mass spectrometry technique based on gas diffusion electrodes for the electrocatalytic reduction of CO2, Major Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 91545124, 2016-2018)
2. Research on electrocatalytic systems with multi-level structures for automotive fuel cells, Sub-project of the National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program): Synthesis of high-activity electrocatalyst nanostructure elements with clear structures (Grant No. 2015CB932301, 2014-2019)
3. Study on the origin of overpotential for oxygen reduction reactions on Pt single crystal electrodes, General Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 21473175, 2015-2018)
4. Development and application of a Raman spectrometer enhanced by plasmonic elements in electrochemical fundamental research, National Key Scientific Instrument and Equipment Development Project (Grant No. 2011YQ03012416, 2012-2016)
5. Electrochemical infrared spectroscopy and differential mass spectrometry technique and its application in fuel cell electrocatalysis, General Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 21273215, 2013-2016)
6. Synchrotron radiation-based electrochemical infrared spectroscopy study of methanol electro-oxidation, Joint Project of the National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, 2015-2017
7. Quantum control of electrode processes, sub-project of quantum control of molecular and molecular systems, National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program) (Grant No. 2010CB923302, 2009-2014)
8. Startup Fund for Outstanding Overseas Returnees, University of Science and Technology of China (2007-2009)
9. In-situ electrochemical infrared spectroscopy study of methanol oxidation under controlled temperature and mass transfer conditions, General Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 20773116, 2008-2010)
10. Study on the structure-performance relationship of low-platinum methanol oxidation electrocatalysts, Follow-up Support Project of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (2007-2009)
11. Preparation and performance characterization of low-dimensional nanocomposite electrocatalysts for methanol anode oxidation, Open Project of the State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Xiamen University (2008-2009)
12. Talent Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences (2009-2011)
13. Construction and electrocatalytic activity study of metal nanoparticles on graphene, Open Project of the State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Xiamen University (2010-2011)
14. Application of spectroelectrochemistry in electrocatalysis, Startup Fund for Returnees, Ministry of Education (2010-2012)
15. Study on the mechanism of performance improvement of platinum-based oxygen reduction catalysts, General Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 21073176, 2011-2013)